Poulan PRO HDF825X - Manual

Page 2 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers; WARNING; The engine exhaust from this product con-

2 • Keep children and pets away.• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. • Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • Never allow bystanders near the unit.• Use only attachments and accessor...

Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, en gi ne...

Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

4 ASSEMBLY OPERATOR’S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. T...

Page 5 - UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE; CAUTION: Be careful of exposed; HANDLE HEIGHT; INSTALL DEPTH STAKE AS SEM BLY

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...

Page 6 - KNOW YOUR TILLER; READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.; MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION

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...

Page 7 - FORWARD; HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER; TINES; TILLING

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...

Page 8 - TO TRANSPORT; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; ADD GASOLINE

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...

Page 9 - BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER; CAUTION: Until you are accustomed; CULTIVATING; NOTE

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...

Page 10 - SERVICE DATES; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE

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...

Page 11 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; kerosene, are not to be used to clean

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...

Page 12 - TILLER; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; MUFFLER; CLEANING; TINE ARRANGEMENT; gloves or other protection when han-

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...

Page 14 - TO AD JUST CARBURETOR; BELT REMOVAL

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...

Page 15 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; WARNING: Never store the tiller with; FUEL SYSTEM

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....

Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

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 ...

Page 17 - LIMITED WARRANTY

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, ...

Page 18 - local dealer for updated in for ma tion and as sis tance.; PARTS AND SERVICE

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...

Poulan PRO HDF825X - Manual

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