Muffler, Spark plug, Transmission – Poulan 172487 User Manual

Page 14: To adjust handle height (see fig. 22), Tire care, To remove wheel (see fig. 23), Service and adjustments a, Customer responsibilities

Attention! The text in this document has been recognized automatically. To view the original document, you can use the "Original mode".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MUFFLER

Do not Operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with

exhaust system. Damaged muff lers or spark arresters could

create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if
necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester
screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and
inspection. Replace if damaged.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season

r afte r eve ry 50 ho u rs of use, wh ic hever comes fi rst. S park

plug type and gap setting is shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFI
CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

TRANSMISSION

Once a season, lubricate the right hand side gear case
grease fitting with oz. of EP #1 grease.

CLEANING

® Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.
» Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

« Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit
unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to
keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened
engine life.

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.

TIRE

CARE

CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless

beads are seated, overinflation can cause
an explosion.

» Maintain 20 PSi (1.4 kg/cm^) 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.