Poulan HDF550M owner manual Unpack Carton & Install Handle See Fig, Handle Height, Tilling Width

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ASSEMBLY

UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.

IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S).

Cut cable ties securing handles.

Slowly lift handle assembly up, route cable(s) as shown and align handle holes with handle panel hole and slot.

Loosely assemble hardware as shown. Be sure the shorter (3/4" long) hex bolt is assembled in lower hole of handle. Repeat for opposite side. Tighten all hardware securely.

Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller from skid.

Remove screws securing depth stake to skid and dis- card the screws.

LOCK

NUT WASHER TILLER

HANDLE

HANDLE

PANEL

 

HEX BOLT

 

5/16-18X1"

FLAT

HEX BOLT

WASHER

5/16-18X3/4"

CABLE(S)

HANDLE

PANEL

TILLERBOLTS HANDLES

FIG. 2

INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3)

Loosen nut “A”.

Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down.

Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tighten securely. Tighten nut “A”.

Depth stake must move freely. If it does not, loosen support bolt.

ENGINE BRACKET

HALVES

NUT “A”

DEPTH

STAKE

DEPTH STAKE

SUPPORT

SUPPORT

BOLT

STAKE

SPRING

HEX BOLTS,

LOCK WASHERS,

AND HEX NUTS

FIG. 3

HANDLE HEIGHT

Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator. (See “HANDLE HEIGHT” in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual).

TILLING WIDTH

Tilling width may be adjusted to better handle your tilling conditions (See “TINE ARRANGEMENT” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TINE OPERATION

Check tine operation before first use. (See “TINE OP- ERATION CHECK” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

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Contents Model NO. HDF550M Maintenance and Storage Safety RulesPreparation OperationTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Handle Height Unpack Carton & Install Handle See FigTilling Width Tine OperationKnow Your Tiller Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsOperation Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation See Fig TillingTo Transport Before Starting EngineFill Engine with OIL See Fig ADD GasolineCultivating Breaking in Your TillerTilling Hints 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 Replace V-BELTS See Figs Tine Operation Check See FigTo Remove Belt Guard See Fig 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 Assembly73970500 Wheel and Depth Stake Assembly9194R Pin, Clevis Itne Assembly 9173R Spacer, Split 184861 Decals184860 Limited Warranty