Poulan 96081000700, 403661 owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity:

3 Quarts (2.8L)

 

Unleaded Regular

 

 

Oil (API-SG-SL):

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 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

12-14

STORAGE

15

TROUBLESHOOTING

16

REPAIR PARTS

17-

WARRANTY

17

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation PPFT55Preparation Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage TrainingTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Tine Operation Unpack Carton & Install Handle See FigHandle Height Tilling WidthMeets Ansi Safety Requirements OperationKnow Your Tiller Tilling HOW to USE Your TillerStopping See Fig Tine Operation See FigADD Gasoline Before Starting EngineTo Transport Fill Engine with OIL See FigBreaking in Your Tiller Tilling HintsCultivating Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsAIR Cleaner See Fig EngineCooling System See Fig Service and Adjustments CleaningTiller Final Check OFF Position Tine Operation Check See FigTo Remove Belt Guard See Fig To Replace V-BELTS See FigsCheck Tine Operation To Adjust CarburetorBelt Replacement Belt RemovalEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points KEY Part Description Handle AssemblyBelt Guard and Pulley Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description Wheel and Depth Stake AssemblyTineipb3 Tine Assembly1716 Decals Service Notes