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. 22)

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. 22

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. 23)

Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping.

Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel.

Remove wheel and tire.

Repair tire and reassemble.

CLEVIS PIN

HAIRPIN CLIP

FIG. 23

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Poulan HDR500L Service and Adjustments, Tiller, To Adjust Handle Height See Fig, Tire Care, To Remove Wheel See Fig