Poulan DRT65 Attach Clutch Cable See Fig, Connect Shift ROD See Fig, Remove Tiller from Crate

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ASSEMBLY

ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6)

Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket.

CONTROL BAR

BRACKET

CONTROL

BAR

CLUTCH

CABLE

CONTROL BAR

BRACKET

END OF CLUTCH

CABLE

FIG. 6

CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7)

Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator.

Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure.

SHIFT

HAIRPIN

SHIFT

CLIP

LEVER

ROD

 

INDICATOR

 

 

FIG. 7

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See Fig. 7)

Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield.

Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance.

Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm2).

HANDLE HEIGHT

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

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Contents DRT65 Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationTraining Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage PreparationTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4, Unpacking Carton See FigRemove Tiller from Crate Attach Clutch Cable See FigConnect Shift ROD See Fig Check Tire PressureMeets Ansi Safety Requirements OperationKnow Your Tiller Forward Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation with Wheel Drive Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedTo Transport TurningCultivating Before Starting EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigTilling Hints See Fig Adjust Wheels for Cultivating See Figs Lubrication Chart MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsEngine AIR Filter See FigMuffler CleaningCooling System See Fig Spark PlugService and Adjustments TillerTire Care Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See Fig To Replace Ground Drive Belt See FigsTine Replacement See Figs , 28 To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Limited Warranty Parts and Service