Poulan Pro HDF550N Owner's Manual
Poulan Pro HDF550N Owner's Manual

Poulan Pro HDF550N Owner's Manual

5.5 hp 26 inch tiller
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. HDF550N
5.5 HP 26 Inch
Tiller
Assembly
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustments
Storage
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
Troubleshooting
Repair Parts
189773 12.17.03 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. HDF550N 5.5 HP 26 Inch Tiller • Assembly • Operation • For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 189773 12.17.03 TR...
  • 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

    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”. SAFETY RULES ... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...
  • 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: Assembly

    (3/4" long) hex bolt is assembled in lower hole of handle. Repeat for opposite side. Tight en all hardware se cure ly. • Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller from skid. • Remove screws securing depth stake to skid and dis- card the screws.
  • Page 6: Operation

    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.
  • Page 7 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 8 Move choke control to choke position. • Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of com pres sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
  • Page 9: Operation

    To slow down the tiller, press down on handles. If you are straining or tiller is shaking, the wheels and depth stake are not set properly in the soil being tilled. The proper setting of the wheels and depth stake is through trial and error and depends upon the soil con di tion.
  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12 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 13: Service & Adjustments

    TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. • If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets.
  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation. For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the “OFF”...
  • Page 15: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE REVERSE IDLER PULLEY BELT GUIDE FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PUL- FORWARD IDLER PULLEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE IDLER PULLEY FIG. 21 REVERSE IDLER ARM REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER...
  • Page 16: 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. WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    2. Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. Soil balls up or clumps Ground too wet. Engine runs but tiller 1. Tine control is not engaged. won’t move 2. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 3. V-belt is off pulley(s).
  • Page 18: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550N HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 187820X428 Bracket Handle 72140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 unc x 1-1¦2 9266R Grip, Handle 166376 Handle, L.H. 73680500 Locknut, Crown 5/16-18 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550N BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY belt_guard_14 PART DESCRIPTION 180377 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 9484R Clip, Cable 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd., Slotted, Thd. Cutting #10-24 x 1/2 Type D 74610812 Bolt, Hex 1/2-20 x 3/4...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550N WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 74760520 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 73220500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 10040500 Washer, Lock 5/16 73800600 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550N TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 156934 Tine, Outer, R.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring 156932 Tine, Inner, R.H. PART 156931 156933 4929H tine_ipb_3 DESCRIPTION Tine, Inner, L.H. Tine, Outer, L.H. Pin, Clevis...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550N TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 74780652 Bolt, Hex, Fin 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 19131311 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 73900600 Nut Lock Flg 3/8-16 unc 9057R428...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550N DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 157377 Decal, Logo 189787 Decal, Logo 157378 Decal, HP, Reverse 189936 Decal, Reverse, Tine Control 141907 Decal, Hand Placement 176392 Decal, Eng. Tiller 171077 Decal, OHV. N-I/C 141906 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines...
  • Page 24: 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...

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