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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PRRT850X
REAR TINE TILLER
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com
Do Not Throw Away
WARNING:
Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings
and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so
can re sult in serious in ju ry.
418121 12.10.07 TH
Printed in U.S.A.
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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: PRRT850X REAR TINE TILLER ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com Do Not Throw Away WARNING: Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • 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. - IMPORTANT - 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 first, 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 • 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 overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes.
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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 scuffing the ground.
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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 five (5) hours of continuous use. - Page 13 Wa ter in en gine will short en the useful life of your tiller. •...
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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 first then remove from transmission pulley. • Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley. -
Page 16: Tine Replacement
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 flame or spark. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
1. Ground too dry and hard. difficult 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 SERVICE NOTES...
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Page 21: 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 find to be defective due to materials or workmanship. -
Page 22: Parts And Service
For a Parts Manual, go to our website: www.poulan-pro.com/support.asp NOTE: Poulan Pro provides parts and service through its au thor ized dis tribu tors and dealers; there fore, all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer(s). The phi loso phy of Electrolux Home Products is to con tinu ally improve all of its prod ucts.