Poulan DRT65 manual Adjust Wheels for Cultivating See Figs

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OPERATION

Do not lean on handle. This takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction. To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake.

ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING (See Figs. 17 and 18)

• Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove

 

hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel.

Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch until hole in

 

inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle.

Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel

4

5

3

6

2

1

7

and remove blocks.

• Repeat preceding steps on left hand side.

NOTE: In extremely rough conditions and while cultivating, the wheels should be moved outward on the axle for increased stability.

OUTER VIEW OF TIRE

CLEVIS

PIN

FIG. 15

CULTIVATING

Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is 1" to 3" (2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried.

Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition, promoting no further growth of weeds and grass (See Fig. 16).

Do not lean on handle, this takes weight off the wheels, reduces traction, and may cause the tiller to skip over the ground.

Always lower the drag stake when using the forward rotating tine drive.

FIG. 16

HAIRPIN

CLIP

tire_1

FIG. 17

INNER VIEW OF TIRE

CLEVIS

PIN

HAIRPIN

CLIP

tire_2

FIG. 18

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation DRT65Preparation Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage TrainingTable of Contents OPERATOR’S Position See Fig AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Unpacking Carton See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4,Check Tire Pressure Attach Clutch Cable See FigConnect Shift ROD See Fig Remove Tiller from CrateKnow Your Tiller Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsOperation Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation with Wheel Drive Forward Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedBefore Starting Engine TurningCultivating To TransportTilling Hints See Fig ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Adjust Wheels for Cultivating See Figs General Recommendations MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartAIR Filter See Fig EngineSpark Plug CleaningCooling System See Fig MufflerTire Care Service and AdjustmentsTiller To Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See FigTine Replacement See Figs , 28 To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Limited Warranty Parts and Service