Poulan Pro 188904 Owner's Manual
Poulan Pro 188904 Owner's Manual

Poulan Pro 188904 Owner's Manual

Rear tine tiller

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PRRT65D
REAR TINE TILLER
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
DO NOT THROW AWAY
WARNING:
Read this Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
In struc tions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury.
188904 11.25.03 TR
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION DO NOT THROW AWAY WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and fol low all Warnings and Safety In struc tions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 188904 11.25.03 TR Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    • Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for im por tant details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex- tended period. CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRIT I CAL IN FOR MA TION IN THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The in struc tions will enable you to assemble and main tain your tiller prop erly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ...2...
  • Page 4: 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.
  • Page 5 LOCK LEVER TO MOVE • Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt fi rst, with bolt head on L.H. side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut (See Fig. 5). • Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7: 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 meaning.
  • Page 8 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result 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.
  • Page 9 • Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi- tion. This prevents tines from scuffi ng the ground.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. Best tilling depth is 4" to 6" (10-15 cm). A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vege ta tion. The de com po si tion of this vegetable mat ter enriches the soil.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must main tain tiller as instructed in this manual.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each fi...
  • Page 13 fl er, air fi l ter and car bu re tor are cov ered to keep wa ter out. Wa ter in en gine will short en the useful life of your tiller. •...
  • Page 14: Service & Adjustments

    • Maintain 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm ) of tire pressure. If tire pres sures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side. • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber. TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 21) •...
  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 22 and 23) • Remove belt guard as described in “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD”. • Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley fi rst then remove from transmission pulley. •...
  • Page 16 A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. Most important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines.
  • Page 17: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 27) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move remote throttle control lever to “FAST”...
  • Page 18: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    1. Ground too dry and hard. diffi cult handling Soil balls up or clumps 1. Ground too wet. Engine runs but tiller 1. Drive control bar is not engaged. won’t move 2. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 3. V-belt is off pulley(s).
  • Page 20: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 180634 Control, Throttle 9266R Grip, Handle 159228 Bar Assembly, Control 180678 Panel, Control 71191008 Screw, Phd. #10-24 8206H Grip, Handle 4497H Clip, Hairpin 81328 Bolt, Shoulder 187497 Handle, Shift...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard RT 164329 Screw, Shift Lever 110111X Lever, Shift 72110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 185190 Bumper 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 74760528 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 102173X Counter Weight, R.H.
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D TRANSMISSION transmission_19.5b PART DESCRIPTION 188554 Transmission Assembly (In cludes Key Nos. 2-53) 188482 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (In cludes Key No. 4) 161963 Gasket, Gearcase 5020J Bearing, Needle 1370H Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D TINE SHIELD tine_shield_16_in PART DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 161415X428 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 12000035 Ring, Klip 72140508 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 1 8394J Spring...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 132673 Clevis Pin 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring Zinc 132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8...
  • Page 26 180816 Decal, Instruction, Tilling 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 162384 Decal, caution 120076X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 173538 Decal, Rewind 173698 Decal, B&S Tank 173248 Decal, B&S Air Cleaner 188904 Manual, Owner’s (English) 188905 Manual, Owner’s (French)
  • Page 27: Warranty

    The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from de- fects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we fi...
  • Page 28: Parts And Service

    PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit.

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