Poulan Pro HDF550K Owner's Manual

Poulan Pro HDF550K Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. HDF550K
5 HP 26 Inch
Tiller
Assembly
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
Storage
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
Troubleshooting
Repair Parts
176843 Rev. 1 8.21.01 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. HDF550K 5 HP 26 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 176843 Rev.
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS TRAINING • Keep children and pets away. • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to • Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly till too deep at too fast a rate. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts (2.8L) using your tiller. Unleaded Regular • Follow instructions under “Customer Responsibilities” OIL (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) and “Storage”...
  • Page 4: Assembly

    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: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY INSTALL REVERSE ROD (See Fig. 2) UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 2) • Secure upper reverse rod to lower reverse rod using clevis pin. Secure with cotter pin. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY when handling or disposing of cartoning (See Fig.
  • Page 6: Operation

    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. FORWARD TINE REVERSE TINE CONTROL...
  • Page 7 OPERATION 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 OPERATION TO TRANSPORT ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded CAUTION: Before lifting or transport- gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.) cool.
  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture between passes. Then go back between tilled rows. may need to be adjusted for best engine performance.
  • Page 10: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
  • Page 11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.
  • Page 12: Service & Adjustments

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRANSMISSION MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced. exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if CLEANING necessary.
  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20) • Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire guard. from spark plug to prevent starting while •...
  • Page 14: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY TO ADJUST CARBURETOR TRANSMISSION BELT GUIDE PULLEY The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, engine perfor- mance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
  • Page 15: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this CAUTION: Never store the tiller with manual).
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in the Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. Water in fuel.
  • Page 17: Repair Parts-Tiller

    REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550K HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131268X428 Panel Pnt Control 106932X Knob, Control, Reverse 72140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1¦2 166868 Cable, Control, Tine 9266R Grip, Handle 151229 Lever, Control, Tine 166376 Handle, L.H.
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550K BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 166013 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 12000036 Ring, Klip 9484R Clip, Cable 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Hd., Slotted, 161806 Pulley, Idler Thd.
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550K WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 5388J Spring, Stake 74760520 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 121117X Bolt, Shoulder 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 9188R Wheel...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550K ITNE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156934 Tine, Outer, R.H. 156931 Tine, Inner, L.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring 156933 Tine, Outer, L.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis 156932 Tine, Inner, R.H.
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550K TRANSMISSION PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Gr. 2 9173R Spacer, Split 74780652 Bolt, Hex, Fin 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 73970500 Nut Lock Hex Flg 19131311 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 19091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga.
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550K DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 157377 Decal, Logo 157380 Decal, Logo 157378 Decal, HP, Reverse 141914 Decal, Reverse, Tine Control 141907 Decal, Hand Placement 176391 Decal, Eng. Tiller 171077 Decal, OHV. N-I/C 141906 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines...
  • Page 23: Warranty

    LIMITED 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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