Poulan PRO HDF825X - 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 TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles.• Slowly lift handle as sem bl...

6 KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS 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 TINE CONTROL These symbols may appear on your Ti...

7 hand l es_9 4 FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “OFF ” (UP) POSITION REVERSE CONTROL eng ine_ ar t _ 71 CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL 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) p...

8 TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, allow tiller engine and muffler 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.• Pus...

9 engi ne_ar t _ 71 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 five minutes. • Check tine operation a...

10 MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE C he ck E ngine O i l L eve l C hange E ngine O i l O i l P ivo t P oin t s I nspe ct A ir Sc reen I nspe ct S par k A rres t er / Muffl er Cl ean or R ep l a c e A ir Cl eaner C ar t ridge Cl ean E ngine Cyl inder F ins R ep l a c e...

11 FIG. 11 engine_a r t _ 12 FIG. 12 OIL DRAIN PLUG OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NE X T OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 8 0 100 -30 -20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 -10 10 60 5W-30 SAE 30 oi l _vis c _ c har t1 _e MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SCREW COV ER AIR CLEAN ER C...

12 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...

14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS b e lt s_ 10 FIG. 22 FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY REVERSE IDLER ARM REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN FIG. 21 FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PUL- LEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT TRANS MIS S...

15 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....

16 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 flooded. 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 ...

17 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, ...

This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. For Parts and service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297• F...