Poulan 163659 - Manual (Page 3)

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”.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
NUMBER HDF550F
SERIAL
NUMBER__________
DATE OF PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO
THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE BRACKET.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
HORSEPOWER: 5.0 HP
DISPLACEMENT: 12.57 cu. in. (206cc)
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts (2.8L)
Unleaded Regular
OIL (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C)
(CAPACITY: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F/0°C)
SPARK PLUG: Champion
(GAP: .030''/0.76mm) RJ19LM
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tiller.
• Follow instructions under “Customer Responsibilities”
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is tree from detects in
materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will
repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be
defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions,
1. This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's
warranty on these items.
2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the
purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the
purchaser unless such return is requested by American Yard Products.
3. The Warranty period tor any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of
original purchase.
4. This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and maintained in
accordance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to
alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to normal wear of the product.
5. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, tines, tine adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard
hardware and normal maintenance.
6. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer.
Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, please contact:
In Canada contact:
American Yard Products
1580 Trinity Drive, Units 5-8
Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 1L6
American Yard Products
Service Department
P.O. Box 1687
Orangeburg, SC 29116 USA
giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized
dealer from whom it was purchased.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN­
TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some areas
do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights
which vary from locale to locale.
This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.