Poulan HDF550M owner manual Table of Contents

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 RC12YC
(Gap: .030"/0.76mm)

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.

IMPORTANT: 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 UNLESS THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL 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, A SPARK ARRESTER 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 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES	2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES	3
ASSEMBLY	4-5
OPERATION	6-9
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	10

MAINTENANCE	10-12
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS	13-15
STORAGE	16
TROUBLESHOOTING	17
REPAIR PARTS-TILLER	18-23
WARRANTY	24

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