Poulan 433091, FT900, 96082001600 manual AIR Cleaner See Fig, To Change Engine OIL See Figs

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MAINTENANCE

Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine.

Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris.

Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature. (See Fig. 10)

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Fig. 10

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F (0°C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level.

•Remove oil filler plug. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine.

•Refill engine with oil. See “FILL ENGINE WITH OIL ” in the Operation section of this manual.

Oil

Drain

Plug

Oil Level

Oil Filler Plug

Fig. 11

AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 12)

Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty-five hours, more often if engine is used in very dusty conditions.

•Loosen air cleaner screws, one on each side of cover.

•Remove air cleaner cover.

•Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Be careful. Do not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor.

•Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

•Clean and replace cover. Tighten screws securely.

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.

CAUTION:Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re- move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 10 and 11)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ.

•Be sure tiller is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove drain plug.

•Tip tiller forward to drain oil.

•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.

Air Cleaner

Cartridge

Pre-Cleaner

Cover

Air Cleaner

Screws

11

Fig. 12

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Contents Operators Manual Model FT900Preparation Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage TrainingTable of Contents OPERATOR’S Position See Fig AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Tilling Width Unpack Carton & Install Handle See FigInstall Depth Stake Assembly See Fig Handle HeightKnow Your Tiller Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsOperation To Transport HOW to USE Your TillerStopping See Fig TillingAround Town Before Starting EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD GasolineCultivating Breaking in Your TillerTilling Hints Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTo Change Engine OIL See Figs AIR Cleaner See FigEngine Spark Plug CleaningCooling System See Fig MufflerTine Arrangement Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig TillerTo Replace V-BELT See Fig To Remove Belt Guard See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemWill not start Troubleshooting PointsLimited Warranty Parts and Service Changere DE Pièces LES ET L’ENTRETIEN Limitée Garantie Pas Dépannage DE GuideDalimentation Système EntreposageCylindres Moteur DE HuileLedazoïpétra Courroie LA Remplacer Réglages ET RévisionFig la Voir Fig la Voir RoieFraises DES Disposition MotobineuseFig la Voir Guidon DU Hauteur LA Régler Pour Sesfrai DES Dutilisation VérificationRefroidissement DE Système Entretien’ALLUMAGE Bougie SilencieuxMoteur Dhuile Remplacer Pour Fig la Voir AIR À FiltreLubrification Tendeur-Galet De Bras Moteur Utilisation Chaque AvantCulture UtilisationLabourage DE Conseils Motobineuse LA DE RodageMoteur DU Démarrage LE Avant Fig la Voir Moteur DU DémarrageLa Voir D’HUILE Moteur LE Remplir ’ESSENCE Réservoir LE RemplirDents DES Fonctionnement LabourageFig la Voir Arrêt Transporter PourDemarrage DE Poignee Motobineuse VotreLabour DE Largeur Profondeur DE Jauge LA InstallerMontage Montage LE Pour Exiges Outils LES Fig la Voir D’OPERATEUR PositionRéglages ET Révision Client DU Responsabilités SommaireProduit DU Spécifications Client DU ResponsabilitésEn lUtilisation pour Conseils Sécurité DE RèglesEntreposage ET Entretien Motobineuses des Sécurité touteAvertissement ModèleOpérateur DU Manuel
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