Page 2 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; SAFETY RULES; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS; TRAINING; WARNING
2 • Keep children and pets away. • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting totill too deep at too fast a rate. • Never operate the machine at high speeds on slipperysurfaces. 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-SF-SJ) : SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30 (Below 32°F/0°C) SPARK PLUG : Champion (GAP: .030"/0.76mm) RC12YC CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, engine...
Page 4 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLY
4 (1) Hairpin Clip (1) Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 (1) Center Locknut 3/8-16 UNC (1) Handle Lock Lever (1) Flat Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Gauge CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (2) Handle Locks (1) Pivot Bolt 3/8-16 UNC Grade 5 Extra Shear Pins & Clips TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench s...
Page 6 - CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE
6 ASSEMBLY SHIFTR O D HAIRPINCLIP SHIFTLEVERINDICATOR FIG. 7 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory forshipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure isimportant for best tilling performance.• Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm 2 ). HANDLE HEIGHT • Han...
Page 7 - KNOW YOUR TILLER; MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION
7 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 thismanual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in lit...
Page 8 - HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER; TINES AND DRIVE; TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
8 OPERATION TILLING (See Fig. 11) • Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up forincreased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole ofdepth stake to lock in position. • Place shift lever indicator in tilling position. • Hold the drive control bar against the handle to starttilling movemen...
Page 9 - TURNING; AROUND THE YARD; ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
9 OPERATION TURNING • Release the drive control bar. • Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. • Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position. Tineswill not turn. • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. • Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish toturn, being careful to kee...
Page 10 - CULTIVATING; NOTE
10 OPERATION • Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines willnot readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contributeto excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller.Hard soil should be moistened before tilling; however,extremely wet soil will “ball-up” or clump during tillin...
Page 11 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; SERVICE DATES; LUBRICATION CHART
11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that havebeen subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receivefull value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tilleras instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made ...
Page 12 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION
12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL O I LDRAINPLUG FIG. 16 Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) toprevent accidental starting of engine.Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel fr...
Page 13 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TILLER; TIRE CARE
13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FIG. 19 AIR SCREEN BLOWERHOUSING MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper withexhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters couldcreate a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace ifnecessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester...
Page 16 - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FIG. 27 THROTTLEC O N T R O L CLAMPSCREW CASINGAND WIRE FUELTANK ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 27) The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment isnecessary, proceed as follows:• With engine not ...
Page 17 - FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; Do not store gasoline from one season to another.; STORAGE
17 Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tiller withgasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flameor spark. Allow the engine to coolbefore storing in any enclosure. ...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
18 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. Drain fuel...
Page 19 - REPAIR PARTS; TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A; HANDLE ASSEMBLY
19 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 19 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 20 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 21 150256X428 Handle 23 86777 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Slotted 24 9484R Clip 26 159231 Cable, Clutch #10-24 x 1/2 27 73900400 Nut Hexflange 1/4-20 UNC 29 73731000 Nut, Keps #10-24 UNC 30 104164X Tie, Ca...
Page 21 - MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE
21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 126875X Rivet, Drilled 13 5015J Tire 127259X Rim 795R Tire Valve 15 - - - - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 121402(Order parts from engineManufacturer) 16 7192J Tie, Cable 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 15 2 2 3 1 4 ...
Page 22 - TRANSMISSION
22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A TRANSMISSION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 170337 Transmission Assembly(Includes Key Nos. 2-52) 2 165729 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing(Includes Key No. 4) 3 161963 Gasket, Gearcase 4 5020J...
Page 23 - TINE SHIELD
23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A TINE SHIELD 19 102701X Grip 20 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 21 102156X Stake, Depth 22 74930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 23 4440J Hinge 24 72140404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 25 6712J Cap, Vinyl 26 109227X Pad, Idler 27 102695X428 Shield, Leveling 28 1205...
Page 24 - TINE ASSEMBLY
24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 4459J Tine, Outer, L.H. 2 132673 Clevis Pin 3 6554J Tine, Inner, L.H. 4 3146R Retainer Spring 5 132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. 6 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 7 10040600 Washer, L...
Page 25 - DECALS; KEY
25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A DECALS 1 173196 Decal, Logo,CNTRL PNL 2 176306 Decal, Logo, Belt Guard 4 136942 Decal, Instruction, Tilling 5 110614X Decal, Hand Placement 6 102180X Decal, Shift Indicator 7 162384 Decal, Caution 9 120076X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 11 173538 Decal,...
Page 26 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 27 - LIMITED WARRANTY
27 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defectsin materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser,we will repair or replace, at our option, withou...
Page 28 - PARTS AND SERVICE; FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:
PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/...
