Poulan HDR500L Attach Clutch Cable See Fig, Connect Shift ROD See Fig, Remove Tiller from Crate

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ASSEMBLY

ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6)

•Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket if necessary.

END OF	CONTROL BAR
CLUTCH CABLE	BRACKET

CONTROL BAR

BRACKET

CONTROL

BAR

CLUTCH

CABLE

FIG. 6

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.

	SHIFT	HAIRPIN	SHIFT
		CLIP	LEVER
	ROD
			INDICATOR

FIG. 7

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

•Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See Fig. 7)

•Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield.

•Rotate tiller handle to the right and 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/cm2).

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).

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Contents Model NO. HDR500L Training Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage PreparationTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4, Unpacking Carton See FigRemove Tiller from Crate Attach Clutch Cable See FigConnect Shift ROD See Fig Check Tire PressureMeets Ansi Safety Requirements OperationKnow Your Tiller FORWARD- Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation with Wheel Drive Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedTo Transport Before Starting EngineTurning ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Tilling HintsTine Shear Pins Adjust Wheels for Cultivating See FigsCultivating Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Engine AIR Filter See FigTo Change Engine OIL See Figs Spark Plug CleaningMuffler Cooling System See FigTiller Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig Tire CareTine Replacement See Figs , 25 Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See Fig To Remove Belt Guard See FigTo Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points 180634 Handle AssemblyTiller - Model Number HDR500L 180456X428MAINFRAME, Left Side 183122X624 RimMAINFRAME, Right Side 183122X624180631 180677180627 179520Tine Shield 12000035180847 Tine Assembly Decals 184877184878 Limited Warranty