Poulan PRO PRRT9000 - Manuals

6 ASSEMBLY SHIFT ROD HAIRPIN CLIP SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE • Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See Fig. 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...

7 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. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature...

8 TURNING • Release the tine control.• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.• Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position. Tines will not turn. • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.• Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs ...

9 • When you have completed your turn-around, release the tine control and lower handle. Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to de sired speed. To begin tilling, hold tine control against the handle. TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port- ing, allow tiller engin...

10 OPERATION • Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may con trib ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Hard soil should be mois tened before tilling; however, extremely wet soil will “ball-up” or clump during...

11 MAINTENANCE 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 main tain tiller as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodicall...

12 AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE COVER AIR CLEANER SCREW MAINTENANCE OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL OIL DRAIN PLUG Fig. 15 Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine.Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves,...

13 COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 18) 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. • Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage free of dirt and chaff. MAINTENANCE Fig. 18 MUFFLER Do not operate tille...

14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 19) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into ...

15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CABLE CLIP SCREW DRIVE CONTROL CABLE EXTENSION SPRING ENGINE PULLEY IDLER PULLEY TRANS MIS SION PULLEY LESS TEN SION 5/8" MORE TEN SION TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21 and 22) • Remove belt guard (See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD” in this section of this manual). • ...

17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO AD JUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. However, engine per for mance can be affected by dif fer enc es in fuel, tem per a ture, al ti tude or load. If the carburetor does need ad just ment, conta...

18 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. WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en cl...

19 Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in 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 fuel...

20 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in mate- rials 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, ...