Yuffler, Spark plug, Transmission – Poulan HDF550H User Manual
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
yUFFLER
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
or after every 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
*
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
A
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 pane! to engine brackets,
» Slide handle pane! to desired location.
* Tighten the four nuts securely.
MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24
"
PATH (See Fig. 17)
“ Assemble holes “A” In tine hubs to holes “C” in tine
shaft.
NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4“ PATH (See
Fig. 18}
• Remove outer tines.
TINE ARRANGEMENT
Youroutertinescanbe assembled in several different ways
to suit your tilling or cultivating needs.
A
CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear
gloves or other protection when han
dling tines.
NORMAL TILLING - 26" PATH (See Fig. 16)
« Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “B” in tine
shaft.
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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.