Poulan PRO HDF550 - Manual

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 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 your Til...

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 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...

13 FIG. 18 NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" PATH (See Fig. 18) • Remove outer tines. tine_6 INNER TINES ONLY NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine assembly (marked “R”) and left tine assembly (marked “L”) are mounted to correct side of tine shaft. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TI...

14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 B...

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 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...

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, w...

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 • ...