Poulan PRO HDF550N - Manuals

5 UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT : WHEN UNPACKING AND AS SEM BLING T I L L E R , B E C A R E F U L N OT TO S T R E T C H O R K I N K CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles.• Slow...

6 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. REVERSE TINECONTROL These symbols may appear on ...

7 ha ndle s_9 4 FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “OFF ” (UP) POSITION REVERSECONTROL engin e_a rt_71 CHOKECONTROL THROTTLECONTROL FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “ON” (DOWN) POSITION TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5) FORWARD • Squeeze forward tine control to handle. REVERSE • With forward tine control “OFF” (up) positio...

8 TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, allow tiller engine and muffl er to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank. AROUND THE YARD • Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.• Pu...

9 eng ine_a rt_7 1 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling.• Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for fi ve minutes. • Check tine operation a...

10 MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Air Screen Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 5...

11 FIG. 11 engine_ar t_12 FIG. 12 OIL DRAINPLUG OIL FILLERPLUG OIL LEVEL TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 80 100 -30 -20 0 20 30 40 FC 32 -10 10 60 5W-30 SAE 30 oil_visc_chart1_e MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SCREW COV ER AIR CLEAN ER CAR TRIDGE FIG. 13...

12 MAINTENANCE engin e_a rt_71 BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN CYLINDER FINS MUF FLER FIG. 14 COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean.• Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled- brush. • Remove blower housing and ...

13 TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.• If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts securing handle p...

15 belts_10 FIG. 22 FORWARD MOTION(INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY REVERSEIDLER ARM REVERSEIDLER PULLEY IDLERARM PIN FIG. 21 FORWARDIDLER PULLEY REVERSEIDLERPULLEY ENGINE PUL-LEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT TRANS MIS SIONPUL LEY BELT GUARDBOLT BELTGUIDE ...

16 STORAGE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug.• Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil....

17 Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in the Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. Water in fuel. 5. Empty...

18 1 187820X428 Bracket Handle 2 72140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 unc x 1-1¦23 9266R Grip, Handle4 166376 Handle, L.H.5 73680500 Locknut, Crown 5/16-186 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga.7 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.8 74760516 Bolt, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 19 74760512 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/41...

19 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 19 188502 Bolt, Belt Guard 20 12000036 Ring, Klip21 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-1622 161806 Pulley, Idler23 175377 Arm, Idler24 74760620 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/425 106968X Shaft, Idler Arm26 73350500 Nut, Hex, Jam 5/16-1827 73220400 Nut, Fin Hex 1/4-2028 10040400 Washe...

20 6 7 8 13 9 10 11 22 15 3 24 5 4 7 4 5 17 16 18 18 21 17 16 2 2 1 3 24 19 19 20 20 wheel_d.stake_2 1 9194R Pin, Clevis2 74760520 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/43 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/44 73220500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 5 10040500 Washer, Lock 5/166 73800600 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-167 4921H Clip, Hairp...

21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550N TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156934 Tine, Outer, R.H.2 3146R Retainer, Spring3 156932 Tine, Inner, R.H. 4 156931 Tine, Inner, L.H.5 156933 Tine, Outer, L.H.6 4929H Pin, Clevis KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 1 6 4 5 6 2 2 tine_ipb_3

22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550N TRANSMISSION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14 9173R Spacer, Split16 19091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga.17 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.18 10040400 Washer, Lock 1/419 74610412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr. 520 - - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 1263...

23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550N DECALS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 157377 Decal, Logo2 189787 Decal, Logo 3 157378 Decal, HP, Reverse 4 189936 Decal, Reverse, Tine Control 5 141907 Decal, Hand Placement 6 176392 Decal, Eng. Tiller 7 171077 Decal, OHV. N-I/C8 141906 Decal, Warning,...

LIMITED 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, with...