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Poulan Pro PPFT55 Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PPFT55
FRONT 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.
403661 Rev. 3 06.19.06 TR/VB
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MODEL: PPFT55 FRONT 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.

  • 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 (1" long) hex bolt is assembled in lower hole of handle. Repeat for opposite side. Tight en all hard- ware 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: Service & Adjustments

    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 And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" PATH (See Fig. 18) • Remove outer tines. INNER TINES ONLY FIG. 18 NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine assembly (marked “R”) and left tine assembly (marked “L”) are mounted to correct side of tine shaft. TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig.

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 51-08 Bracket Handle 872 14 05-12 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 unc x 1-1¦2 532 00 92-66 Grip, Handle 532 16 63-76 Handle, L.H. 873 68 05-00 Locknut, Crown 5/16-18 819 11 11-16 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY belt_guard_14 PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 03-77 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 532 00 94-84 Clip, Cable 532 08 67-77 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd., Slotted, Thd. Cutting #10-24 x 1/2 Type D...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 00 91-94 Pin, Clevis 874 76 05-20 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 874 76 05-12 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 873 22 05-00 Nut, Hex 5/16-18...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 15 69-26 Tine, Outer, R.H. 532 12 46-60 Retainer, Spring 532 15 69-24 Tine, Inner, R.H. PART 532 15 69-23 Tine, Inner, L.H. 532 15 69-25 Tine, Outer, L.H.
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION 874 76 05-24 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 874 78 06-52 Bolt, Hex, Fin 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 819 13 13-11 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 36-53 Decal, Logo 532 40 37-13 Decal, Logo 532 15 73-78 Decal, HP, Reverse 532 18 99-36 Decal, Reverse, Tine Control 532 12 04-31 Decal, Hand Placement 532 40 36-89 Decal, Eng.
  • Page 23 SERVICE NOTES...

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