Poulan HDF825X manual

OPERA TOR'S MANU AL MODEL: HDF825X FRONT TINE TILLER AL WA YS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERA TION Visit our website: www .poulan-pro.com WARNING: Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. F ail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry . IMPORT ANT MANU AL Do Not Throw Away 411044 01.05.07 CL Printed in U.S.A.[...]

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

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) CONGRA TUL A TIONS on your purchase of a new tiller . It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you the [...]

4 AS SEMBL Y OPERA TOR’S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). Y our new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. T o ensure safe and proper operation of your [...]

5 UNP ACK CARTON & INST ALL HANDLE (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORT ANT : WHEN UNP ACKING AND AS SEM BLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles. • Slowly lift handle as sem bly up, route cable(s) as shown and align h[...]

6 KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. REVERSE TINE CONTROL These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. [...]

7 hand l es_9 4 FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “OFF ” (UP) POSITION REVERSE CONTROL e n g i n e_ a r t _ 7 1 CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “ON” (DOWN) POSITION TINE OPERA TION (See Fig. 5) FORWARD • Squeeze forward tine control to handle. REVERSE • With forward tine control “OFF ” (up) position, pull back and hol[...]

8 TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank. AROUND THE Y ARD • Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground. • Push or pull tiller to desired location. AROU[...]

9 engin e_ar t _ 71 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling. • Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes. • Check tine operation and adjust if necessary . See “TINE OPERA TI[...]

10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE C he ck E ngine O i l L eve l C hange E ngine O i l O i l P ivo t P oin t s I nspe ct A ir Sc reen I nspe ct S par k A rres t er / Muffl er Cl ean or R ep l a c e A ir Cl eaner C ar t ridge Cl ean E ngine Cyl inder F ins R ep l a c e S par k Plu g BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 25 HOURS E[...]

11 FIG. 11 e ngine_ar t _ 12 FIG. 12 OIL DRAIN PLUG OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NE X T OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 8 0 100 -30 -20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 -10 10 60 5W-30 SAE 30 oi l _vis c _ c har t1 _e MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SCREW COV ER AIR CLEAN ER CAR TRIDGE FIG. 13 Disconnect spark plug wire befor[...]

12 TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) F actory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. • If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets. • Slide handle pane[...]

13 FIG. 18 NARROW TILLING/CUL TIVA TING - 12-3/4" P A TH (See Fig. 18) • Remove outer tines. t ine_ 6 INNER TINES ONL Y NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine assembly (marked “R”) and left tine assembly (marked “L ”) are mounted to correct side of tine shaft. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERA TION CHECK (See Fig. 1[...]

14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS b e lt s_ 10 FIG. 22 FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V -BEL T ENGINE PULLEY REVERSE IDLER ARM REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN FIG. 21 FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PUL - LEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V -BEL T FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V -BEL T TRANS MIS SION PUL LEY BEL T GUARD BOL T BEL T GUIDE R[...]

15 STORAGE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug. • Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder . • Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. OTHE[...]

16 Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. W ait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner . 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. W ater in fuel. 5. Empty fuel tank and carburetor , and refill[...]

17 LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from de- fects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in re[...]

This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. For P arts and service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 • For replacement parts, have available the follo[...]