Poulan 172487 User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL N0. HDR500J

5 HP 17 Inch

Tiller

• Assembly
® Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

• Service and Adjustments

® Storage

« Troubleshooting

• Repair Parts

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

For Technical Assistance: cal! 1-800-829-5886

Pouton

172487 Rev. 1 11.9.99 TR

PRINTED ÍN U.S.A.

A SAFETY RULES A

TRAINING

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers

« Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly

familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know howto 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 clear 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 adequate

outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing

on slippery surfaces.
* Handie 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 crossing

gravel 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 sparkplug, thoroughly inspect

the tillerforany damage, andrepairthe damage before

restarting and operating the tiller.
* Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
® 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 machine

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.
Neveroperateihetiilerwithoutproperguards,plates,or

other safety protective devices in place.
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 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 tiller forward. 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 atfrequent Intervals for proper tightness to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel 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 essential information that will aid you to better

understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set of
instructions.

Lookforthis symbol to point out impor

tant safety precautions. It means

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

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making re
pairs.

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.

PRODUCT SPECIFrCATIONS

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts (2.8L)

Unleaded Regular
0|L(APi-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C)
{Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L)
SPARK PLUG :
(GAP: .03070.76mm) RJ19LM

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 liearest authorized service
center. We have competent, weliftrained technicians and
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.

Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

SAE 5W-30 (Below 32T/0‘^C)

Champion

CUSTOH/IER RESPONSIBILITIES

» Read and observe the safety rules.
* Followaregularschedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tiller.

® Follow instructions under “Customer Responsibilities”

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

IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTEF
COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED 0^

NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST-COVERED, BRL
COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGl
EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRES
MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS (IF ANY). IF A SF
ARRESTER IS USED, ITSHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFEC
WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR.

IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. A SPARK ARRESTE!
REQUIRED BY LAW (SECTION 4442 OFTHE CALIFORNIA PU
RESOURCES CODE). OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR U
FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS. SEE Y
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR SPARK ARRESTER.

SAFETY RULES
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY....

OPERATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................

STORAGE ................................................................. 18

TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................

REPAIR PARTS-TILLER
WARRANTY

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To
ensure safe and properoperation of yourtiller, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Usethe 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) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Pair of pliers
{1)9/16" wrench

OPERATOR’S POSiTtON (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
handies).

(2) Handle Locks

(1) Flat Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Gauge

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(1) Carriage Bolt

3/8-16 UNCx1 Grades

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(1) Center Locknut

3/8-16 UNC

(1) Pivot Bolt

3/8-16 UNC Grade 5

Extra Shear Pins & Clips

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2)

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

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IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING
TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK
CABLES.

• While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing
handle assembly to top frame. Lei handle assembly rest
on tiller.

• Remove top frame of carton.

• Slowly ease handle assembiy up and place on top of
carton.

• Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of
carton, lay side carton wall down.

• Remove packing material from handle assembly.

material

INSTALL HANDLE (See Figs. 3, 4, and 5)

• Insert one handle lock (with teeth facing outward) in
gearcase notch. (Apply grease on smooth side of
handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle

assembly is lowered into position.)

Grasp handle assembiy. Hold in “up” position. Be sure
handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle

FIG. 4

Rotate handle assembiy down. Insert rear carriage bolt
first, with bolt head on L.H. side of tiller and loosely
assemble locknut (See Fig. 5).

Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten.
Cut down remaining comers of carton and lay panels flat.

Lower the handle assembiy. Tighten nut on carriage bolt
bolt so handle moves with some resistance. This will
allow for easier adjustment.

Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever.
Insert handle lock lever through handle base and gearcase.

Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold lever In
place.

Insert second handle lock (with teeth inward) in the slot
of the handle base (just inside of washer).

With handle assembly in lowest position, securely

tighten handle lock I ever by rotating clockwise. Leaving
handle assembly in lowest position will make it easier

to remove tiller from carton.

ASSEMBLY

ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6)

» Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar

bracket if necessary.

CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7)

« Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator.
» insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure.

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

• Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See Fig.

7)

* Tiit tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard

cover from leveling shield.

* Rotate tiller handle to the rightand pull tiller out of carton.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is

important for best tilling performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm^).

HANDLE HEIGHT

® Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator.

(See 'TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" 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.

IFNRA©©-«»

TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL

OR WARNING ON OFF

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MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to engage tiller.

DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which tiller will dig.
LEVELING SHIELD - Levels tilled soil.
OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to protect small plants

from being buried.

SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmission gears.
SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows which gear the trans

mission is in.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to start the engine.
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

OPERATION

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result

in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller

and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask 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. 9)

TINES AND DRIVE

• Release drive control bar to stop movement.

• Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.

ENGINE

• Move throttle control to “STOP” position. If equipped
with stop switch, move switch to “STOP” position.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

TINE OPEHATiON » WITH WHEEL DRIVE

• Always release drive control bar before moving shift
lever Into another position.

• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to (g)
till position and engaging drive control bar.

HARD TO SHIFT GEARS

• Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller
forward and backward until are able to shift gears.

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig, 10)

The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more
versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport
your tiller.

TILLING (See Fig. 11)

• Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for
increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of
depth stake to lock in position.

• Place shift lever indicator in till position.

• Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start

tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.

• Move throttle control to “FAST position for deep tilling.

To cultivate, throttle control can be set at any desired

speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to

cultivate.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR
BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER
POSITION.

FORWARD» WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED

• Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator
to “F” (forward) position. Engage drive control bar and
tiller will move forward.

REVERSE - WHEELS ONLYfriNES STOPPED

• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.

" Release the drive control bar,

• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position,
® Move shift lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position,
® Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller

movement.

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FIG. 11

OPERATION

TURNING

» Release the drive control bar.

• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.

• Piaceshift leverindicatorin “F” (fonward) 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 legsawayfrom tines.

• Whenyou have completed your turn-around, release the
drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in

tilt position and move throttle control to desired speed.
Tobegintilling, hold drivecontroi baragainstthe handle.

OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig. 11)

The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that
the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for
shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried.

Loosen nut “A” in slot and nut “B”. Move shield to desired
position {both sides). Retighten nuts.

TO TRANSPORT

CAUTiON: Before lifting or transport

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ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to
coot. DIsconnectsparkplug wire, brain
gasoline from fuel tank.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)

« The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil.

» With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and

remove plug.

» Engine oil should be to point of overflowing when engine

is level. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. All oil
must meet A.P.!. Service Classification SF, SG or SH.

« For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting {See oil viscosity chart in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

* To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities

section in this manual.

AROUNDTHEYARD

• Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake
down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place
depth Stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position.

This prevents tines from scuffing the ground.

• Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position for

transporting.

• Holdthedrivecontrolbaragainsíthehandíetostartíiüer

movement. Tines wiii not turn.

• Move throttle control to desired speed.

AROUNDTOWN

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

• Drain fuel tank.

• Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT

TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING

OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE
IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE
CLEAN FILL FUNNELS.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular unleaded
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.)

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN, WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasoho! or using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the

fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run
until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage section of this manual for

additional information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
occur.

CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow

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for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acci
dentally spilled, move machine away
from area of spill. Avoid creating any
source of ignition until gasoline vapors
have disappeared.

Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil
or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso
line near an open flame.

OPERATION

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13)

CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in
“DISENGAGED** position when starting

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When starting engine forthe first time or if engine has run out
of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel

from the tank to the engine.

• Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.

• Move shift lever indicator to “N” (neutral) position.

• Place throttle control in “FAST” position.

• Move choke control to full “CHOKE” position. Grasp
recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle
with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine
reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly
harder at this point).

• Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter
handle snap back against starter. Repeat if necessary.

® If engine fires but does not start, move choke control to

half choke position. Putt recoil starter handle until engine
starts.

• When engine starts, slowly move choke control to “RUN”

position as engine warms up.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking to start.

• Move throttle control to desired running position.

• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging tines.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or In cold
temperatures (below 32® F), the carburetor fue I mixture may
need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See “TO
ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.

NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting points.

engine.

TILLING HINTS

CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to
handling your tiller, start actual field use
with throttle in slow position (mid-way

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Tilling is digging Into, turning over, and breaking up
packed soil before planting. Loose, unpacked soli helps
root growth. Best tilling depth is 4" to 6" (10-15 cm). A
tiller wiii also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation. The
decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the
soil. Depending on the climate (rainfall and wind), it may
be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing
season to further condition the soil.

Soil conditions are importantforpropertiliing. Tines will
not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute
to 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 tilling.

Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best

results. When tilling in the fail, remove vines and long
grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine

shaft and slowing your tilling operation.
You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untitled

between passes. Then go back between tilled rows.

(See Fig. 14) There aretwo reasons for doing this. First,
wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about­faces. Second, the tiller won’t be pulling itself, and you,
toward the row next to it.

Do not lean on handle. This takes weight off the wheels
and reduces traction. To get through a really tough
section of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure on
handle or lower the depth stake.

between “FAST” and “IDLE”).

TINE SHEAR PINS

The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine
shaft with shear pins (See “TINE REPLACEMENT” in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

Ifthetiileris unusuailyoverioadedorjammed, the shear pins
are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the
transmission.

• If shear pin(s) break, replace only with those shown in
the Repair Parts section of this manual.

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OPERCrrON

CULTIVATING

Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent
them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the
plants- At the same time, breaking up the upper iayer of soil
crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth
is 1** to 3" {2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer side shields to
protect small plants from being buried.

• Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will
allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough
condition, promoting no further growth of weeds and
grass {See Fig. 15).

ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING (See

Figs, 16 and 17)

• Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove
hairpin dip and clevis pin from right hand wheel.

• Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) until
hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle.

• Replace clevis pin and hairpinciip on inside of wheel and
remove blocks.

• Repeat preceding steps on left hand side.

NOTE: In extremely rough conditions and while cultivating,
the wheels should be moved outward on the axle for
Increased stability.

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CUSTOIVIER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE

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Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil
Oil Pivot Points
Inspect Spark Arrester 1 Muffler
Inspect Air Screen

Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins
Replace Spark Plug

RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.)

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

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 maintain tiller
as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain yourtiiier.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

« Once a yearyou should replace the spark plug, clean or

replace air filter, and check tines and belts for wear. A

new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel

mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

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LU8RICATIOM CHART

* THROTTLE

CONTROL

BEFORE EACH USE

» Check engine oil level.
® Check tine operation.
® Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).

* SAE 30 OR 5W-30 MOTOR OIL

REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES “ENGINE’
SECTION

***EP #1 GREASE

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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITIES

Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent
accidental starting of engine.

Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit
for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.

Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity
grade according to your expected temperature.

SAE VISCOSÍTY GRADES

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-20° 0° 30° 32° 40’

“F

°C

-30'

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCIPATEO BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils {5W-30,10W-30, etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F (0®C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to
avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least

once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and

after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30

motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oil filler plug securely each

time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 18 and 19)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.

Be sure tiller is on level surface.

Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller, and catch oil In

a suitable container.

Remove drain plug.
Tip tiller forward to drain oil.
After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.
Remove oilfiller plug. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter

the engine.
Refill engine with oil. See “CHECK ENGINE OIL

LEVEL” in the Operation section of this manual.

20° -10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40°

FIG, 18

60° 80° 100°

AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 20)

Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty-five hours, more

often if engine is used in very dusty conditions.
* Loosen air cleaner screws, one on each side of cover.
« Remove air cleaner cover.
« Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Be careful. Do

not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor.
* Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface.
» If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.
* Clean and replace cover. Tighten screws securely.

CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. Theymay cause deterioration

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of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do
not use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge.

COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 21)

Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance
and long life keep your engine clean.

• Clean airscreen frequently using a stiff-bristled brush.

• Remove blower housing and clean as necessary.

• Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MUFFLER

Do not Operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with
exhaust system. Damaged muff lers or spark arresters could
create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if
necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester
screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and
inspection. Replace if damaged.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season

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r afte r eve ry 50 ho u rs of use, wh ic hever comes fi rst. S park
plug type and gap setting is shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFI
CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come Into

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TILLER

contact with plug.

TRANSMISSION

Once a season, lubricate the right hand side gear case
grease fitting with oz. of EP #1 grease.

CLEANING

® Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
» Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

« Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit

unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to
keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened
engine life.

TIRE CARE

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 22)

Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions.
Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.

® First loosen handle lock lever.
® Handle can be positioned at different settings between

“HIGH” and “LOW” positions.

® Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting.

CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless
beads are seated, overinflation can cause

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» Maintain 20 PSi (1.4 kg/cm^) of tire pressure, if tire

pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side.

» Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage

rubber.

TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 23)

® Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from

tipping.

® Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel.

• Remove wheel and tire.
« Repair tire and reassemble.

an explosion.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

HME REPLACEMENT <See Fig3.24,25and26)

CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves

or other protection when handling tines.

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A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig

more shallow. Most important, worn tines cannot chop and
shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as
good tines. A tine this worn needs to be replaced.

To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma
chine the tines should be checked forsharpness, wear,
and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the

transmission. If the gap between the tines exceeds 3­1/2 Inches {9 cm), they should be replaced or straight

ened as necessary.
New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig. 28.

Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above.

FIG. 26

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.SHARP EDGE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 27)

NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis
pin from left wheei. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch (2.5
cm).

Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard.

® Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard

(located behind wheel).
® Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
® Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure.

TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Rgs. 27 and 28)

® Remove belt guard as described in “TO REMOVE BELT

GUARD”.

® Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then

remove from transmission pulley.

® Placenew belt in groove of transmission pulley and into

engine pulley. BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP
OF IDLER PULLEY. NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO

GUIDES.
® Check belt adjustment as described below.
® Replace belt guard.
® Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip.

GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 28)

For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have

about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch when drive control bar is in
“ENGAGED” position. This tension can be attained as
follows:

® Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable.
® Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for

more tension until about 5/8 Inch (16 mm) stretch is

obtained while the drive control bar Is engaged.

® Tighten cable clip screw securely.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 29)

* Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move.

« Move throttle control lever on upper handle to "FAST"

position.

* Pull throttle cable out until engine bellcrank is back as

far as it will go.

* Hold cable in this position and tighten clamp screw

securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has a high speed jet arid has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. How
ever, mlnoradjustments maybe required to compensate for
differences In fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the
carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual.

High speed stop isfactory adjusted, do not adjust or damage
may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER
ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT

AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY
ADJUSTMENTS.

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STORAGE

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.

CAUTION: Never store the tiller with

gasoline In the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame

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or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

TILLER

® Clean entire tiller (See “CLEANING” in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

® inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).

® Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

® Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened, inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary,

® Touch up ail rusted or chipped paint surfaces: sand

lightly before painting.

ENGINE

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See
“ENGINE” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual).

CYLINDER(S)

« Remove spark plug.
* Pour 1 ounce (29 mi) of oil through spark plug hole into

cylinder.
* Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil.
» Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

* Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

» Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline wii! cause problems.

« If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt.

* Coveryourunitwithasuitableproiectivecoverthatdoes

not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe which allows condensation to form and will

cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE
AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM

PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS
TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL
SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

• Drain the fuel tank,

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty.

® Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor
age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do
not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM CAUSE

Will not start

Hard to start 1. Throttie conb-oi not set properly.

Loss of power

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not “CHOKED" property.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Dirty air cleaner.

5. Water in fuel.

6. Clogged fuel tank,

7. Loose spark plug wire.

8. Bad spark plug or improper gap.

9. Carijuretor out of adjustment.

10. Oil soaked air filter.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Bad spark plug or improper gap.

4. Stale or dirty fuel.

5. Loose spark plug wire.

6. Carburetor out of adjustment.

1. Engine is overloaded.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

3. Low oil level/dirty oil.

4. Faulty spark plug.

5. Oil in fuel.

6. Stale or dirty fuel.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Clogged fuel tank.

9. Spark plug wire loose.

10. Dirty engine air screen.

11. Dirty/ciogged muffler.

12. Carburetor out of adjustment.

13. Pcx)r compression.

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See “TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge,

5. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh
gasoline.

6. Remove fuel tank and clean.

7. Make sure sparit plug wire is seated properly on plug.

8. Replace spark plug or adjust gap,

9. Make necessary adjustments.

10. Replace air filter.

1. Place throttie control in “FAST" position,

2. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.

3. Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

4. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

5. Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug.

6. Make necessary adjustments.

1. Set depth stake for shallower tilling.

2. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.

3. Check oil level/change oil.

4. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

5. Drain and clean fuel tank and refill, and clean carburetor;

6. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh

gasoline.

8. Remove fuel tank and dean.

9. Connect and tighten spark plug wire,

10. Clean engine air screen.

11. Ciean/replace muffler.

12. Make necessary adjustments.

13. Contact an auttiorized service center/department.

Engine overheats 1. Low oil level/dirty oil.

Excessive bounce/
difficult handling

Soil balls up or clumps

Engine runs but tiller

won’t move

Engine runs but labors
when tilling

Tines will not rotate
Hard to shift Into gear

Tiller shuts off when
drive control bar

engaged

2. Dirty engine air screen.

3. Dirty engine,

4. Partially plugged muffler.

5. Improper carburetor adjusbnent.

1. Ground too dry and hard.

1. Ground too wet.

1. Drive control bar is not engaged,

2. V-be!t not correctly adjusted.

3. V-belt is off putley(s).

1. Tilling too deep.

2. Throttle control not properly adjusted.

3. Carburetor out of adjustment.

1. Shear pin(s) broken.
1, Gears not timed.

1. Shift lever set in between counter rotating till
position and forward rotating till position.

2. Tines jammed.

1., Check oil levet/change oil,

2. Clean engine air screen.

3. Clean cylinder fins, air screen, and muffler area.

4. Remove and clean muffler.

5. Adjust carburetor to richer position. '

1. Moisten ground or wait for more favor^le soil
conditions.

1. Wait for more favorable soil conditions.

1. Engage drive control,

2. Inspect/adjust V-belt.

3. Inspect V-belt,

1. Set depfri stake for shallower tilling.

2. Check throttie control setting.

3. Make necessary adjustments.

1. Replace shear pin(s).

1. Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller

forward and backward until are able to shift gears.

1. Shift to either counter rotating till posifion or forward
rotating till position.

2. Clear tines.

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REPAIR PARTS

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500J

KEY
NO.

10
11
15

16
17
18
19
20

PART
NO.

127012X

1

150744

2

159227

4

72110514

5

71191008 Screw, Pan Hd. #10-24

8

8389J
4497H
108281X
72110608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5
109229X
736S0600
19131611
109228X

DESCRIPTION

Control, Throttle
Grip, Handle
Bar, Control
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x1 -3/4 31 150696 Bolt, Pivot

Grip, Handle 35 146480
Clip, Hairpin 36
Rod, Shift

Lock, Handle 39
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 42 121248X Bushing, Snap
Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga.
Lever, Lock, Handle

KEY
NO.

21 150217

26 169232 Cable, Clutch
29

34 145821 Bracket, Clutch Cable

37 102604X Grip, BarControl

38

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

Handle

73731000 Nut, Keps #10-24 UNC

Grommet, Handle

126949X428 Bracket, Handle
73800500 Locknut 5/16-18

10040500 Washer, Lock 5/16

NOTE: Ali component dimensions given in

1 inch = 25.4 mm

20

REPAIR PARTS

MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500J

\

KEY

NO.

10
11
12 73220400
13 23230506 Screw, Set, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/8
14 156117 Spacer, Split 0.327 x 0.42 x 1.220

15 19111116
16 145102
19 12000028 Ring, Retainer

21
22 74770508 Bolt, Fin Hx 5/16-24x1/2
23 102190X

24 126875X
25
26 165501X428
27

28 104679X

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

1

73510500
2 100406CX) Washer, Lock 3/8
3 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16
4 170127 Shield, Inner Belt Guard

154734

5
6 110111X Lever, Shift
7 72110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5
8

8700J
86777

9

9484R Clip

10040400 Washer, Lock 1/4

110652X Spacer, Split 0.327 x 0.42 x 2.09

150750

795R
4497H

132801 Beit, V

Nut, Keps 5/16-18

Screw, Shift Lever

Plate, Shift Indicator
Screw, Hex, Washer Head, Slotted
#10-24x1/2

Nut, Hex 1/4-20

Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga.
Sheave, T ransmission

Tire
Rim
Tire Valve
Rivet, Drilled
Clip, Hairpin
Guard, Beit

Pulley, idler

KEY
NO.

29
30
31 102384X
32 102141X
33
34
35
36 102331X
37

38
39
40
43
44

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

PART
NO.

12000032
159229

74760616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1
102383X
74760524 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x1-1/2

130812
74760544 Bolt, Fin Hx 5/16-18x2-3/4
140062

170488
69180 Nut, Lock #10-24
73800500

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Ring, Klip
Bracket, Idler
Bolt, Hex 5/16-16x12
Shaft, Idler Arm

Counterweight, L.H.
Bracket, Reinforcement, L. H,

Sheave, Engine
Cap, Plunger

Screw Hx Wsh Sit #10-24 x 1/2
Nut, Lock 5/16-18 PI

25-4»

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REPAIR PARTS

MAIMFRAME, RIGHT SIDE

TILLER - « MODEL NUMBER HDR50OJ

KEY

NO.

PART

m.

5 102332X
6 74760524
7 102173X

8 10040aXi

9 7322060G

11 4497H

12 126875X

DESCRIPTION
Bracket, Reinforcement

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x1-1/2
Counterweight, R.H.

Washer, Lock 3/8

Nut, Hex 3/8-16

Clip, Hairpin
Rivet, Drilled

KEY PART NO. NO.

13 102190X

150750

795R

14 73510500

15

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION
Tire

Rim
Tire Valve
Nut, Keps 5/16-18
Engine, Briggs Model 137202
Order parts from engine
manufacturer

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REPAIR PARTS

TRANSMISSION

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500J

’V 9

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170337 Transmission Assembly

(Includes Key Nos. 2-52)

2 165729
3 161963 Gasket, Gearcase

4 5020J Bearing, Needle
5 1370H Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32
6 137335 Pinion, Input

7 145101

8 4895H Bearing, Needle

154467

9

7392M

10
11 100371K
12 106160X 0~Ring
13 142145
14

8353J Fork, Shift
15 12000039 Ring, Klip
16 154466 Shaft, Shift
18 4358J Washer
19 12000040 Ring, Klip

20 102114X
21

102115X

22 6803J
23 102111X
24

10040700

25

73610700

27

143009

28 106390X Spacer 0.765x1.125x1.23

Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing
(Includes Key No. 4)

Shaft, Input
Washer, Seal

Ball, Steel
Spring, Shift, Fork

Arm,. Shift

Gear, Assembly, Reverse Idler
(Includes Key Nos. 21 and 22)
Gear, Reverse Idler
Bearing, Needle
Shaft, Reverse Idler
Washer, Lock 7/16
Nut, Hex 7/16-20
Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive L.H.

KEY

NO.

29 102134X

30

31

32
33
34 102112X
35 102101X
36 154355

37
38 154356
39
40

41

42
43
44
48 170338

49 132688
50

51 17720408

52 73220500
53
54 17720412

m

NOTE: Ail com

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PART
NO.

150737

143008
106388X
102121X

4422J
105345X

105346X
8358J

4220R
106146X
155236

106147X

165140
6855M

6066J

1 inch

DESCRIPTION
Chain #35-50 Pitch

Ground Shaft Assembly
Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H.
Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150
Sprocket and Gear Assembly
Shaft, Reduction (2nd)
Screw, Whiz, Lock 5/16-18x3-1/2
Sprocket Assembly w/Bearing
(Includes Key Nos. 37 and 38)

Bearing, Needle
Sprocket, Tine
Gear, Cluster, Red 1 st & 2nd
Gear, Reverse
Shaft, Reduction (1st)
Washer, Thrust
Spacer 1.01 x1.75x0.760
Seal Asm. Oil
Gearcase, R.H. w/BearIng
(Includes Key No. 8)
Shaft, Tine
Chain, Roller #50-50 Pitch
Screw 1/4-20x1/2
Nut, Hex 5/16-18
Kit, Bearing, Tine Shaft
Screw 1/4-20x3/4
Fitting Grease
Grease, P!astilube#1

REPAIR PARTS

TINE SHIELD

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDR500J

KEY
NO.

10
11
12

13
14
1516161414X428

PART
NO.

1 73900500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18

2 161415X428
3

8393J
4 12000036 Ring, Klip
5 72140506
6 8394J
7

8392J Bracket, Latch

8

109230X
9 102326X428 Shield, Tine 26

72140508

73220500

10040500

72110510

124343X

73900400

DESCRIPTION

Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 19
Pin, Stake, Depth 20

Boit,Carriage 5/16-18x3/4Gr5

Spring 23 4440J
Spring, Depth Stake
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1

Nut, Hex 5/16-18
Washer, Lock 5/16 29 104085X428
Boit, Carriage 5/16-18x1-1/4
Bracket, Shield Tine 33
Shield, Side, Outer R.H.
Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20 UNC

24

KEY

NO.

18

21

22 74930632
24

25
27

28 120588X
32 73220400

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. Inches.

PART
NO.

72040410

102701X
73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16
102156X Stake, Depth

72140404
6712 J

109227X Pad, Idler
102695X428

10040400

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5
Grip

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16x2
Hinge
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5
Cap, Vinyl

Shield, Leveling
Pin, Hinge
Shield, Side
Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

REPAIR PARTS

TIHE ASSEMBLY

TILLER - " MODEL NUMBER HDR500J

^3 / *0

N\ !■• 4 "'^V у

' Л /X 6

'■У''У У' li ; ® V У / 7

/v-',-i

Ф' J

Ni>'\ “S""

>

KEY PART
NO. NO.

4459J

132673
6554J
3146R

132727
73610600

10040600

DESCRIPTION

Tine, Outer, L.H.

Clevis Pin

Tine, inner, LH.

Retainer, Spring
Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H.
Nut, Hex 3/8-24
Washer, Lock 3/8

KEY PART
NO. NO.

8 74610616
9 4460J

10 132728

11 6555J

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1
Tine, Outer, R.H.
Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H.
Tine, Inner, R.H.

25

REPAIR PARTS

DECALS

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HPR500J

KEY

NO.

2
3

4

5
6
8

9
10
11
12

PART
NO.

157384

1

157387 Decal, Description
167386
143678 Decal, Instruction, Tilling

141907
102180X Decat, Shift Indicator
171803 Decal, Briggs & Stratton
141906 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines

156199 Decal, Reverse
171804
162215
172487
172488

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Logo
Decat, Logo
Decal, Hand Placement

Decal, 5HP
Decal, Tine Shield Wrng Dom
Manual, Owner’s (English)
Manual, Owner’s (Spanish)

26

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 matenais or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

1. This warranty does not apply to the engine, other than FHP manufactured transaxle/transmission components, battery
(except as noted below) or components parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these
items.

2. 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 Frigidaire Home Products.

3. Battery Warranty: On products equipped with a Battery, we will replace, without charge to you, any battery which we find
to be defective in manufacture, during the first ninety (90) days of ownership. After ninety (90) days, we will exchange
the Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale. Battery
must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished.

4. The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes Is limited to 90 days from the date of
original purchase.

5. This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and maintained in
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 normal wear of the product.

6. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard
hardware and normal maintenance.

7. 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:

Frigidaire Home Products

Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30909 USA

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 rights

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.

In Canada contact:
Frigidaire Home Products

7075 Ordan Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 1K6

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