Poulan HDR500L owner manual Table of Contents

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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, 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 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”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller.

Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Storage” sections of this Owner’s Manual.

WARNING: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 un- less the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state 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 the above 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 Sears Authorized Service Center/Department for spark arrester. Refer to the Repair Parts section of this manual for part number.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3

ASSEMBLY

4-6

OPERATION

7-11

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

12

MAINTENANCE

12-14

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

15-18

STORAGE

19

TROUBLESHOOTING

20

REPAIR PARTS-TILLER

21-27

WARRANTY

28

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Contents Model NO. HDR500L Preparation Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage TrainingTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Unpacking Carton See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4,Check Tire Pressure Attach Clutch Cable See FigConnect Shift ROD See Fig Remove Tiller from CrateMeets Ansi Safety Requirements OperationKnow Your Tiller Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation with Wheel Drive FORWARD- Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedADD Gasoline Before Starting EngineTurning To TransportTilling Hints To Start Engine See FigTine Shear Pins Adjust Wheels for Cultivating See FigsCultivating Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Engine AIR Filter See FigTo Change Engine OIL See Figs Cooling System See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugTire Care Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig TillerTine Replacement See Figs , 25 Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See Fig To Remove Belt Guard See FigTo Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points 180456X428 Handle AssemblyTiller - Model Number HDR500L 180634183122X624 Rim MAINFRAME, Left Side183122X624 MAINFRAME, Right Side179520 180677180627 180631Tine Shield 12000035180847 Tine Assembly Decals 184877184878 Limited Warranty