Poulan 164778 User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL NO. HDF550G

5 HP 24 Inch

Tiller

Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

• Service and Adjustments

• Storage

• Troubleshooting

• Repair Parts

For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: cai! 1-800-849-1297

For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886

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164778 2.4.98 TR PRINTED IN U.S.A.

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Waik-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers

TRAINING

« Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly

familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

® Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never

allow adults to operate the equipment without proper

instruction.

® Keep the area of operation dear of all persons, particu

larly small children, and pets.

PREPARATION

Thoroughly Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

® Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before

starting the engine (motor).

* Do not operate the equipment without wearing ad

equate outer garments. Wear footwear that will im

prove footing on slippery surfaces. ® Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. « Use an approved fuel container. ® Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine. ® Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel

tank indoors. » Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled

fuel before restarting. ® Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by

the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors

or electric starting motors. ® Never attempt to make any adjustments while the

engine (motor) is running (except where specifically

recommended by manufacturer).

OPERATION

® Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

® Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross

ing grave! drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

® After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),

remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in

spect the tilierfor any damage, and repair the damage

before restarting and operating the tiller.

® Exercise caution to avoid slipping or failing. ® If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the

engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

® Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating

position.

® Take all possible precautions when leaving the ma

chine unattended. Disengage the tines, shift into

neutral, and stop the engine.

® Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the

engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

Disconnect the cord on electric motors.

® Do not run the engine Indoors; exhaust fumes are

dangerous.

® Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates,

or other safety protective devices in place.

® Keep children and pets away. * Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to

til! 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 accessories approved by

the manufacturer of the tiller.

« Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light. * Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may

catch in the ground and propel the tillerforward. if this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

® Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe

working condition.

* Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other

bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

® Never store the machine with fuel in thefuei tank inside

a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

* Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for

important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.

- IMPORTANT -

CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.

IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT.

NOTE: Gives essentia! information that will aid you to better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set of instructions.

Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug In order to pre vent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

A WARNING A

The engine exhaust from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of Califor

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and

PRODUCT SPECIFfCATiONS

HORSEPOWER:

DISPLACEMENT:

5.0 HP

12.57 cu. in. (206CC)

the proper tools to service or repair this unit. •

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly.

GASOLINE CAPACITY:

3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular

Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

MODEL

OIL (APl-SF/SG/SH): (CAPACITY; 20 02./0.6L)

SAE 30 (Above 32T/0“C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F/0°C)

NUMBER HDF550G SERIAL

NUMBER

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SPARK PLUG: (GAP: .030'70.76mm)

Champion RJ19LM

DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO

THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE BRACKET. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT; THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OR

NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST-COVERED, BRUSH-COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE’S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS {IF ANY). IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR.

IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, A SPARK ARRESTER IS REQUIRED BY LAW (SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA

PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE). OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL

LANDS. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Followaregularscheduie in maintaining, caring forand

using your tiller.

• Follow instructions under “Customer Responsibilities”

and “Storage” sections of this Owner’s Manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARRANTY .................................................................. 4

ASSEMBLY................................................................... 5-6

OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

REPAIR PARTS-TILLER

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LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured Is free from defects in

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, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

1. This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the

purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by American Yard Products.

The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of

3. original purchase,

This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and maintained in

4. accordance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to norma! wear of the product.

Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, tines, tine adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard

5. hardware and normal maintenance.

In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer.

Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, please contact:

American Yard Products Canada contact: Service Department American Yard Products P.O. Box 1687 ^ *'*^*^7 Dhve, Units 5-8 Orangeburg, SC 29116 USA Mississauga, Ontario

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giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other riqhts which vary from locale to locale.

This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

ASSEMBLY

Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to Insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1) Utility knife

(1) Pair of pliers (1) Screwdriver (2) 1/2" wrenches

OPERATOR’S PGSiTION (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).

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(2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18x3/4

(1) Cotter Pin

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18x1

(1) Clevis Pin

(6) Hex Nuts 5/16-18

(2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18x1 -1/4

(6) Lock Washers 5/16

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UNPACK CARTON ^ INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of

IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING

TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK

CABLE(S). ® Cut cable ties securing handles. ® Slowly lift handle assembly up and align handle holes

with handle panel hole and slot.

® Loosely assemble hardware as shown. Be sure the

shorter (3/4" long) hex bolt is assembled in lower hole of handle. Repeat for opposite side. Tighten alt hardware securely.

® Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller

from skid.

cartoning material.

INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEySLY (See Fig. 3)

» Loosen nut "A”. ® Insert stake support between engine bracket halves

with stake spring down.

® Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock

washers and nuts. Tighten securely. Tighten nut “A”.

« Depth stake must move freely. If It does not, loosen

support bolt.

INSTALL REVERSE ROD (See Fig. 2)

® Secure upper reverse rod to lower reverse rod using

clevis pin. Secure with cotter pin.

® Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator.

(See “HANDLE HEIGHT” In the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual).

TILLING WIDTH

* Tilling width may be adjusted to better handle your

tilling conditions (See “TINE ARRANGEMENT” in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TINE OPERATION

® Check tine operation before first use. (See “TINE

OPERATION CHECK” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

OPERATION

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

this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or In literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

RUN

TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE

OR WARNING ON OFF

FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL

STOP

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

FORWARD TINE CONTROL - Engages tines in forward

direction. REVERSE TINE CONTROL - Engages tines in reverse

direction,

THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. DEPTH STAKE - Controls forward speed and the depth at

which the tiller will dig. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to start the engine.

OPERATION

The operation of any tiller can resuit in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resuit in severe eye damage. Aiways wear safety giasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

TINES ® Release forward tine control to stop forward move

ment.

« Release reverse tine control to stop reverse move

ment.

ENGINE

• Move throttle control to “STOP" position. » Never use choke to stop engine.

TILLING

The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height.

The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller’s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also, the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig.

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6)

Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin dip and clevis pin. Change depth stake to desired position. Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip.

« For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third

hole from the top.

WHEELS (See Fig. 6) Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin.

Change wheel position. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin.

• For normal tilling, setwheels.ai the second or third hole

from the top.

TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5)

FORWARD

® Squeeze forward tine control to handle. REVERSE

• With forward tine control “OFF” (up) position, pull back

and hold reverse tine control.

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