Poulan 181121 HOW to USE Your Tiller, Tine Operation with Wheel Drive, Hard to Shift Gears

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OPERATION

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

TINES AND DRIVE

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)

The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport your tiller.

•Release drive control bar to stop movement.

•Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.

ENGINE

•Move throttle control to “STOP” position.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

THROTTLE

CONTROLSHIFT

LEVER

SHALLOWEST TILLING (CULTI- VATING)

DEEPEST

TILLING

DEPTH

STAKE

TRANSPORT POSITION

DRIVE CONTROL BAR “ENGAGED” PO-

SITION

DRIVE CONTROL BAR “DISENGAGED” POSITION

FIG. 9

TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE

•Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.

•Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to

( ) till position and engaging drive control bar.

FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED

•Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to “F” (forward) position. Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward.

REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED

•DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.

•Release the drive control bar.

•Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.

•Move shift lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.

•Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement.

HARD TO SHIFT GEARS

•Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears.

FIG. 10

TILLING (See Fig. 11)

•Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position.

•Place shift lever indicator in tilling position.

•Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.

•Move throttle control to “FAST” position for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle control can be set at any desired speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER POSITION.

 

DEPTH STAKE PIN

 

“RELEASED” POSITION

 

“LOCKED”

 

POSITION

NUT “B”

 

OUTER

NUT “A”

SIDE SHIELD

 

FIG. 11

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Contents PRRT65B Safety Rules Maintenance and StorageTraining PreparationTable of Contents OPERATOR’S Position See Fig AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Install Handle See Figs , 4, Unpacking Carton See FigAttach Clutch Cable See Fig Connect Shift ROD See FigRemove Tiller from Crate Check Tire PressureKnow Your Tiller Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsOperation HOW to USE Your Tiller Tine Operation with Wheel DriveForward Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedTurning To TransportBefore Starting Engine ADD GasolineCultivating Tine Shear PinsTilling Hints Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Lubrication Chart Before Each USEEngine AIR Filter See FigCleaning Cooling System See FigMuffler Spark PlugService and Adjustments To Adjust Handle Height See FigTiller Tire CareTo Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See FigTo Remove Belt Guard See Fig Tine Replacement See Figs , 25, To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Handle Assembly Tiller - Model Number PRRT65BMAINFRAME, Left Side KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionMAINFRAME, Right Side 166532 BumperTransmission Tine Shield Tine Assembly Decals Limited Warranty Parts and Service

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