Muffler, Transmission, Cleaning – Poulan HDF550L User Manual

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with

exhaust system. Damaged mufflers 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

orafterevery 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark
plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECI

FICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.

TRANSMISSION

Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication

unless serviced.

CLEANING

Do not clean yourtier when the engine and transmission are

hot. We do not recommend using pressurized water (garden
hose, etc.) to clean your unit unless the gasket area around

the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine will
shorten the useful life of your tiller.

• 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.

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.

15)

Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se
lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions.
Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.

•

If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts

securing handle panel to engine brackets.

•

Slide handle panel to desired location.

•

Tighten the four nuts securely.

TINE ARRANGEMENT

Youroutertinescan be assembled in several different ways
to suit your tilling or cultivating needs.

CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves

or other protection when handling tines.

NORMAL TILLING - 26" PATH (See Fig. 16)

•

Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “B” in tine shaft.

MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24" PATH (See Fig. 17)

•

Assemble holes “A” in tine hubsto holes “C” in tine shaft.

FIG. 17

NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING -12-3/4" PATH (See
Fig. 18)

• Remove outer tines.

NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine

assembly (marked “R”) and left tine assembly (marked “L”)
are mounted to correct side of tine shaft.