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Poulan Pro PRRT65A Operator's Manual

Poulan Pro PRRT65A Operator's Manual

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175680 Rev. 2 Rev. 1 8.21.01 TR
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 175680 Rev. 2 Rev. 1 8.21.01 TR Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light. • Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SPARK PLUG : Champion (GAP: .030"/0.76mm) RC12YC CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

  • 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 Slide handle assembly into position. • 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. Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance.

  • 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 This prevents tines from scuffing the ground. • Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position for transporting. • Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement. Tines will not turn. • Move throttle control to desired speed. AROUND TOWN •...
  • Page 10 (See Fig. 15). 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 Adjustments section of this manual).

  • 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 maintain tiller as instructed in this manual.
  • Page 12 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: Customer Responsibilities 3

    1 oz. of EP #1 Grease. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot. We do not recommend using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    Remove L.H. outer and inner side shields (See “TO REMOVE WHEEL” in this section of this manaul). • Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. • Remove two (2) screws and washers from side of belt guard.
  • Page 15 CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines. 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 16: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 27) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move remote throttle control lever to “FAST”...

  • Page 17: 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 building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 175250 Control, Throttle 9266R Grip, Handle 159228 Bar Assembly, Control 126951X Panel, Control 71191008 Screw, Phd. #10-24 8206H Grip, Handle 4497H Clip, Hairpin 81328 Bolt, Shoulder 109335X Handle, Shift...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A 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 154734 Screw Shift Lever 110111X Lever, Shift 72110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 166532 Bumper 73970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 102332X Bracket, Reinforcement 74760532 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2 102173X Counter Weight, R.H.
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION 170337 Transmission Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-52) 165729 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (Includes Key No. 4) 161963 Gasket, Gearcase 5020J Bearing, Needle 1370H Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32 137335...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A TINE SHIELD PART DESCRIPTION 73900500 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 161415X428 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 8393J Pin, Stake, Depth 12000036 Ring, Klip 72140506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gr. 5 8394J Spring 8392J Bracket, Latch...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 132673 Clevis Pin 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 3146R Retainer Spring 132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 PART...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 173196 Decal, Logo,CNTRL PNL 176306 Decal, Logo, Belt Guard 136942 Decal, Instruction, Tilling 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 162384 Decal, Caution 120076X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 173538...
  • Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. 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.

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