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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. HDF550M
5 HP 26 Inch
Tiller
Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Storage
• Troubleshooting
• Repair Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800o829-5886
Poulan
184860 12.03.02 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES SAFETY FOR WALK-BEHIND RULES POWERED ROTARY TILLERS TRAINING Keep children and pets away. Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting familiar with the controls and the proper use of the to till too deep at too fast a rate. equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage • Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery the controls quickly. surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • Never allow chil
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller. Unleaded Regular • Follow instructions under"Maintenance" and "Storage" OIL (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) sections of this Owner's Manual. (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN rNTERNAL SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NO
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ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY FRONT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (2) 1/2" wrenches LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR'S POSI
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ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY Fig. 2) (See Fig. 3) Loosen nut "A'. Insert stake support between engine bracket halves staples when handling or disposing J_lh AUTION: Be careful of exposed I with stake spring down. of cartoning material. Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING washers and nuts. Tighten securely. Tighten nut "A". TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK Depth stake must move freely
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. rlLUNG FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW OR WARNING ON OFF FORWARDTINE REVERSETINE CONTROL CONTR
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OPERATION I The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result I in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses. I HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER TILLING Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position or attempting to start engine. of the
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT _ AUTION: Fill to within 112inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, for fuel expansion. If gasoline is ac- allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. cidentally spilled, move machine away Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain I from area of spill. Avoid creating any gasoline from fuel tank. source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared. AROUND THE YARD Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not • Tip depth stake
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OPERATION NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold Soil conditions are important for proper tilling.Tines will temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Hard soil should be moistened before tilling; however, Adjustments section of this manual. extremely wet soi
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_ Change Engine Oil _'1,2 Oil Pivot Points ll_ Inspect Spark Arrester/Muffler Inspect Air Screen I_ Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 1_2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins I_ Replace Spark Plug If 1 - Change more often whenoperating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRI
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MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. ENGINE LUBRICATION OIL DRAIN Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service PLUG class
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with and long life keep your engine clean. exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled- brush. necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and Remove
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS I _b AUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into I contact with plug, I TILLER MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24" PATH (See Fig. 17) Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to holes "C" in tine TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (SEE FIG. 15) shaft. Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. • If a higher handle height is des
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20) Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard. from spark plug to prevent starting while Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire checking line operation. of tine shield. • Pull belt guard out and away from unit. For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be against control bo
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE ENGINE PULLEY TO ADJUST CARBURETOR TRANSMISSION BELTGUIDE PULLEY The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, contact your nearest authorized service center/department REVERSE IMPORTANT: N EVERTAMPER WITHTHE ENGINE GOVERNOR, IDLER PULLEY WHICH IS FACTORY SET
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual), WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spa rk. Allow the engine to cool before CYLINDER(S) storing in any enclosure. Remove spark plug. Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil thro
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM AUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 2. See"TO START ENGINE"in the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4 Dirty air cleaner. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. Water in fuel. 5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 6. Remove fuel tank and clean. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 7. Make sure spark
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550M HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 2 16 3 28 7 8 t'_f" ./ t._j/." KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180814X428 Panel Pnt Control 14 181452X428 Panel, Handle 2 72140512 16 166377 Handle, R.H. Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1 ',2 3 9266R 18 166868 Cable, Control, Tine Grip, Handle 4 166376 Handle, L.H. 19 151229 Lever, Control, Tine 5 73680500 Locknut, Crown 5/16-18 20 154805 Pin, Pivot Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16"Ga. 6 19111116 21 12000027 Ring,
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550M BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 41 / 1 4 10 42 8 _9 11 12 I 14 15 /" 16 18 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180377 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 19 165914 Bolt, Belt Guard 2 9484R Clip, Cable 20 12000035 Ring, Klip 3 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd,, Slotted, 21 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 Thd. Cutting #10-24 x 1/2 Type D 22 161806 Pulley, Idler 4 74610812 Bolt, Hex 1/2-20 x 3/4 23 175377 Arm, Idler 5 73660600 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550M WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 9 7 6 1 2 10 2 11 22 24 4 7 4 2O 19 18 16 17 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 9194R Pin, Clevis 15 5388J Spring, Stake 2 74760520 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 16 121117X BoLt, Shoulder 3 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 17 9188R Wheel 4 73220500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 18 19131311 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Ga. 5 10040500 Washer, Lock 5/16 19 9190R Bracket, Wheel 6 73800600 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16 20 736
