Poulan HDF550M owner manual Storage, Other, Fuel System, Engine OIL, Cylinders

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TILLER

Clean entire tiller (See “CLEANING”in the Maintenance section of this manual).

Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT:IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTUREWHICH LEADSTO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

Drain the fuel tank.

Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent.

NOTE: Fuel stablizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stablizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

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.

OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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Contents Model NO. HDF550M Safety Rules Maintenance and StoragePreparation OperationTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyContents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton & Install Handle See Fig Handle HeightTilling Width Tine OperationOperation Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsKnow Your Tiller HOW to USE Your Tiller Stopping See FigTine Operation See Fig TillingBefore Starting Engine To TransportFill Engine with OIL See Fig ADD GasolineTilling Hints Breaking in Your TillerCultivating Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEAIR Cleaner See Fig EngineCleaning Cooling System See FigMuffler Spark PlugService and Adjustments To Adjust Handle Height see FIGTiller Tine ArrangementTo Remove Belt Guard See Fig Tine Operation Check See FigTo Replace V-BELTS See Figs To Adjust Carburetor Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Handle Assembly Tiller - Model Number HDF550MKEY Part NO. NO. Description KEY Part DescriptionBelt Guard and Pulley Assembly 120000369194R Pin, Clevis Wheel and Depth Stake Assembly73970500 Itne Assembly 9173R Spacer, Split 184860 Decals184861 Limited Warranty