Poulan HDF550M Service and Adjustments, Tiller, To Adjust Handle Height see FIG, Tine Arrangement

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug.

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (SEE FIG. 15)

Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Select 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 panel to desired location.

Tighten the four nuts securely.

ENGINE BRACKETS

HANDLE

PANEL

NUTS (ALSO 2

ON LEFT SIDE

OF TILLER)

FIG. 15

TINE ARRANGEMENT

Your outer tines can be assembled in several different ways to suit your tilling or cultivating needs.

CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when han- dling tines.

NORMAL TILLING - 26" PATH (See Fig. 16)

Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “B” in tine shaft.

CLEVIS PIN

OUTER TINE

A

A

 

B

B

HAIRPIN CLIP

INNER TINE

FIG. 16

MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24" PATH (See Fig. 17)

Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “C” in tine shaft.

A

C

C

A

FIG. 17

NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" PATH (See Fig. 18)

Remove outer tines.

INNER TINES ONLY

FIG. 18

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.

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Contents Model NO. HDF550M Maintenance and Storage Safety RulesPreparation OperationTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyContents of Hardware Pack Handle Height Unpack Carton & Install Handle See FigTilling Width Tine OperationOperation Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsKnow Your Tiller Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation See Fig TillingTo Transport Before Starting EngineFill Engine with OIL See Fig ADD GasolineTilling Hints Breaking in Your TillerCultivating Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEEngine AIR Cleaner See FigCooling System See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugTo Adjust Handle Height see FIG Service and AdjustmentsTiller Tine ArrangementTo Remove Belt Guard See Fig Tine Operation Check See FigTo Replace V-BELTS See Figs To Adjust Carburetor Other StorageFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Tiller - Model Number HDF550M Handle AssemblyKEY Part NO. NO. Description KEY Part Description12000036 Belt Guard and Pulley Assembly9194R Pin, Clevis Wheel and Depth Stake Assembly73970500 Itne Assembly 9173R Spacer, Split 184860 Decals184861 Limited Warranty