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Poulan Pro HDF550L Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODELNO. HDF550L
5 HP26 Inch
Tiller
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Customer
Responsibilities
•
Service and Adjustments
•
Storage
•
Troubleshooting
•
Repair Parts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:,call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
Poulan
181102
Rev. 2 2.14.02 rad/TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MODELNO. HDF550L 5 HP26 Inch Tiller Assembly • Operation • Customer • For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor:,call 1-800-849-1297 For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886 Poulan MANUAL Responsibilities Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting • Repair Parts 181102 Rev.

  • 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

    We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ...

  • 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 Loosely assemble hardware as shown. Be sure the shorter (3/4" long) hex bolt isassembled in lower hole of handle. Repeatforoppositeside. securely. • Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller from skid. • Remove screws securing depth stake to skid and discard the screws.

  • Page 6: Operation

    Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controlsand 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. FNR& e...
  • 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. standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.
  • Page 8 AROUND THE YARD • Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spdng. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground. • Push or pull tiller to desired location. AROUNDTOWN • Disconnect spark plug wire.
  • Page 9 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 ofthe wheels and depth stake isthreugh trialand error and depends upon the soilcondition.

  • Page 10: Customer Responsibilities

    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, operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual.
  • Page 11 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 befo re starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.

  • Page 12: Service & Adjustments

    CUSTOMER MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect pedodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection.
  • Page 13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) from spark plug to prevent starting while & WARNING: Disconnectsparkplugwire 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 (up) position.
  • Page 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE REVERSE IDLER PULLEY DELTGUIDE FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY FORWARD IOLER PULLEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE IDLER "_ PULLEY FIG. 21 REVERSE REVERSE IDLER ARM IDLER PULLEY_ IDLER...

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tiller forstorage attheendofthe 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 16: Troubleshooting

    Excessive bounce/ Ground too dry and hard. difficult handling Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. Soil balls up or cfumps Ground too wet. Engine runs but tiller 1. Tine controlis not engaged. won't move V-bait not correctlyadjusted. V-be!!is offpulley(s). Engine runs but labors Tilling too deep.
  • Page 17 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4 1OO4050O Washer, Lock 5/16 7322O5OO Nut, Hex 5/16-18 980001_ Nut, Flanged 5/16-18 NOTE: All component dimensions are given in U.S. HDF550L € PART DESCRIPTION 72140506 Bolt, Cardage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gr. 5 181452X428 Panel, Handle 166377 Handle, R.H.
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550L BELT GUARD AND PULLEY PART DESCRIPTION 18O377 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 9484R Clip, Cable 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd., Slotted, Thd. Cutting #I0-24x 74610812 Bolt, Hex 1/2-20 x 3/4 7366O6O0 Nut, Hex Lock 3/8-16 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 19 121117X 9188R 19131311 9190R 73680600 74760516 73800500 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm HDF550L < DESCRIPTION Spring, Stake Bolt, Shoulder Wheel Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11Ga. Bracket,-Wheel Locknut, Crown 3/8-16 Bolt, Hex 5/16-'18 x 1...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550L ITNE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 156934 Tine, Outer, R.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring 156932 Tine, Inner, R.I-I. PART DESCRIPTION 156931 Tine, Inner, L.H. 156933 Tine, Outer, L.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550L 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 738OO6OO Locknut, Hex, w/washer 3/8-16 9057R428 Shield, Tine 165835 Bracket, Engine, R.H.
  • Page 22 141907 Decal, Hand Placement 176391 Decal, Eng. Tiller 171077 Decal, OHV. N-I/C 141906 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 157381 Decal, Hvy Duty 171078 Decal, Rewind Intek 162215 Decal, Tine Shield Wrng. Dora 181102 Manual, Owner's (English) 181103 Manual, Owner's (Spanish) HDF550L...

  • Page 23: Repair Parts-Tiller

    The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in matedals and workmanship. For a period oftwo (2) years from date of purchase bythe original consumer purchaser, we willrepairor replace, at ouroption, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
  • Page 24 Poulan...

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