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

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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15-17

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20-26

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

(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

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.

* 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

ST(iP f J

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.

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

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.

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