Poulan front tine tiller repair parts manual (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Poulan Pro HDR500L
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. HDR500L 5 HP 17 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 184877 Rev.
• 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.
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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...
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.
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• 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.
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.
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.
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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 over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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• 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.
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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.
TINE SHEAR PINS The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins (See “TINE REPLACEMENT” in the Service and Ad just ments section of this manual). If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shear pins are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the trans mis sion.
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.
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...
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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. •...
POSITION) FIG. 22 TIRE CARE • Maintain 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm 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. 23) •...
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.
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TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 27) NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch (2.5 cm). • Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) 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”...
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.
Check throttle control setting. Make necessary adjustments. Replace shear pin(s). Briefl y engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears. Shift to either counter rotating till position or forward rotating till position.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500L HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 180634 Control, Throttle 150744 Grip, Handle 159227 Bar, Control 71191008 Screw, Pan Hd. #10-24 8389J Grip, Handle 4497H Clip, Hairpin 108281X Rod, Shift 72110608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500L 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 164329 Pin Spirol Flared 110111X Lever, Shift 72110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500L MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 73970500 Nut, Hex Flange 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 102173X Counter Weight, R.H. 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4497H Clip, Hair pin...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500L TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION 180677 Transmission Assembly (In cludes Key Nos. 2-53) 180627 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...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500L TINE SHIELD PART DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 161415X428 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 12000035 Ring, Klip 180847 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 8394J Spring 8392J Bracket, Latch...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500L TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 132673 Clevis Pin 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 3146R Clip, Hairpin 132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500L DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 157384 Decal, Logo 157387 Decal, Description 167386 Decal, Logo 143678 Decal, Instruction, Tilling 141907 Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 175643 Decal, Briggs & Stratton 171077 Decal, OHV N-I/C...
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...