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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL:
PPCRT55
REAR TINE TILLER
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com
Do Not Throw Away
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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.
403701 Rev. 1 02.13.06 TR
Printed in U.S.A.
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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: PPCRT55 REAR TINE TILLER ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com Do Not Throw Away side_views_126 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
• 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 head of bolt on L.H. side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut (See Fig. 5). • Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten.
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Page 6: Assembly
(See Fig. 7) • Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton. ASSEMBLY ATTACH THIS END TO SHIFT LEVER IN DI CA TOR... -
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 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.
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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. •...
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Page 14: Service & Adjustments
fl a tion can cause an explosion. • 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. -
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.
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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
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPCRT55 (96091001200), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 91 00-12 HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 94-82 Control, Throttle 532 14 14-06 Grip, Handle 532 11 06-73 Grommet Handle 532 12 72-54 Bar Assembly, Control 532 12 47-17 Cap Vinyl... - Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPCRT55 (96091001200), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 91 00-12 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 810 04 06-00 Washer, Lock 3/8 873 22 06-00 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 532 17 01-27 Shield, Inner Belt Guard RT 532 16 43-29 Pin Spirol Flared 532 11 01-11 Lever, Shift 872 11 04-04 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr.
- Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPCRT55 (96091001200), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 91 00-12 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 873 97 05-00 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 532 10 23-32 Bracket, Reinforcement 532 10 21-73 Counter Weight, R.H. 810 04 06-00 Washer, Lock 3/8...
- Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPCRT55 (96091001200), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 91 00-12 TRANSMISSION transmission_19.5b PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 85-54 Transmission Assembly (In cludes Key Nos. 2-53) 532 18 84-82 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (In cludes Key No. 4) 532 16 19-63 Gasket, Gearcase 532 00 50-20 Bearing, Needle 532 00 13-70 Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32...
- Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPCRT55 (96091001200), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 91 00-12 TINE SHIELD tine_shield_16_in PART DESCRIPTION 873 90 05-00 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 532 15 97-97 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 532 00 83-93 Pin, Stake, Depth...
- Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPCRT55 (96091001200), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 91 00-12 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 00 44-59 Tine, Outer, L.H. 532 13 26-73 Clevis Pin 532 00 65-54 Tine, Inner, L.H. 532 12 46-60 Retainer, Spring Zinc 532 13 27-27 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H.
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Page 26: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPCRT55 (96091001200), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 91 00-12 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 40 37-07 Decal, Belt Guard 532 15 78-01 Decal, Control Panel 532 40 36-53 Decal, Logo 532 13 75-38 Decal, Control Tine... -
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
Model Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number b. Description of part. For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 For a Parts Manual, go to our website: www.poulan-pro.com/support.asp NOTE: Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its au thor ized dis tribu tors and dealers;...