Poulan HDF550M User Manual
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE CAPACITY;
3 Quarts (2.8L) 
Unleaded Regular
OIL (API-SF-SJ): 
(Capacity; 20 oz./0.6L)
SAE 30 (Above 32“F/0°C) 
SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0“C)
SPARK PLUG;
(GAP; .03070.76mm)
Champion RJ19LM
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It 
has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give 
you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily 
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service 
center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and 
the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. 
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•
Read and observe the safety rules.
•
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your tiller.
® Follow instructions under“Maintenance” and “Storage”
sections of this Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL 
COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON 
OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST-COVERED. BRUSH- 
COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE 
ENGINE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK 
ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS (IF ANY). 
IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED 
IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR.
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, A SPARK ARRESTER IS 
REQUIRED BY LAW (SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA 
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE). OTHER STATES MAY HAVE 
SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS, 
SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT 
FOR SPARK ARRESTER.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES........................................................... 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.......... .............................. 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................ ....3
ASSEMBLY........... ..................................................... 4-5
OPERATION ............................................................... 6-9
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE........................................ 10
MAINTENANCE ................................................... 10-12
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS................................. 13-15
STORAGE.................................................................. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 17
REPAIR PARTS-TILLER..................................... ....18-23
WARRANTY............................................................... 24
