Poulan 403701, 96092001200 owner manual Service and Adjustments, Tiller, Tire Care

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug.

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 20)

Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.

First loosen handle lock lever.

Handle can be positioned at different settings between “HIGH” and “LOW” positions.

Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting.

HANDLE (HIGH

POSITION)

HANDLE LOCK

LEVER

HANDLE (LOW

POSITION)

FIG. 20

TIRE CARE

CAUTION: When mounting tires, un- less beads are seated,overinflation can cause an explosion.

Maintain 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm2) of tire pressure. If tire pressures are not equal, tiller will pull to one side.

Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber.

TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 21)

Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping.

Remove outer side shield by removing nuts “A” and “B”.

Remove inner side shield by removing nuts “C” and “D”.

Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel.

Remove wheel and tire.

Repair tire and reassemble.

CLEVIS

 

PIN

 

NUT “C”

 

NUT

 

“D”

 

HAIRPIN

 

CLIP

 

 

4

NUT “B”

_

tire

 

NUT “A”

INNER SIDE

OUTER SIDE

SHIELD

SHIELD

 

FIG. 21

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22)

NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch.

Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard.

Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard (located behind wheel).

Pull belt guard out and away from unit.

Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure.

BELT GUARD

SCREW

HEX NUT AND WASHER (LOCATED BEHIND TIRE)

SCREW

HAIRPIN CLIP AND

CLEVIS PIN

FIG. 22

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Contents PPCRT55 Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationTraining Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage PreparationTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyInstall Handle See Figs , 4, Unpacking Carton See FigRemove Tiller from Crate Insert Cable Clip See FigConnect Shift ROD See Fig Check Tire PressureKnow Your Tiller Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsOperation HOW to USE Your Tiller ADD Gasoline To TransportBefore Starting Engine Cultivating Tine Shear PinsTilling Hints Lubrication Chart MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsEngine AIR Filter See FigMuffler CleaningCooling System See Fig Spark PlugTire Care Service and AdjustmentsTiller Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See Fig To Replace Ground Drive Belt See FigsTine Replacement See Figs , 25, To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Repair Parts Handle AssemblyMAINFRAME, Left Side KEY Part DescriptionMAINFRAME, Right Side Transmission19.5b Tine Shield Tine Assembly Decals Limited Warranty Parts and Service