Poulan CHDR500D - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
Fi ':ТАР1 f i^GiNE fSee Fig. 13) Til IJNf 3 HINTS
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CAUTION; Keep driwe control l3ar in
“DISENGAGEO" position when start­
ing engine.
/Fieri starting erigine ;or ine first time or if engine has run
3ut of fuel, itwill take extra pullsofthe recoil starterto move
fuel from the tank to the engine.
• Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.
• Move shift lever indicator to “N” (neutral) position.
• Place throttle control in “FAST” position.
’ Move choke control to full “CHOKE” position. Grasp
recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller
handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point).
• Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter
handle snap back against starter. Repeat if necessary.
' If engine fires but does not start, move choke control to
half choke position. Pull recoil starter handle until
engine starts.
When engine starts, slowly move choke control to
“RUN” position as engine warms up.
«JOTE: A warm engine requires less choking to start.
Move throttle control to desired running position.
Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging tines.
ЮТЕ: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold
emperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture
nay need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Serv'ice and Adjust-
nents section of this manual.
ЮТЕ: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting points.
FIG. 13
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CAUTION' Urilii you are aecustomed to
handling yout filler, start actual field
use with throttle in slow position |mid-
way bstv/eers “FAST'’ and “IDLE”).
Tilling is digging intc, turnina over, and breaking up
packed eoii before
planting Loose, unpacked'soil
helps root growth. Best tilling depth is 4“ to 6" |10-15
cm) A tiller will ais-a clesr the soil of unwanted
vegetation. The decornpo.sition of this vegetable mat-
terenriches the soil. Depending on the climate (rainfall
and wind), it may be r-'dvis.able'to 1,4 the soil at ths- end
of the growing season to fLirttier c-ondition the soil,
Soilcondiiionsare important for proper tilling. Tines will
not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contrib­
ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your
tiller. Hard soil should be moistened before tilling;
however, extremely wet soil will “ball-up” or clump
during tilling. Wait until the soil is less wet in order to
achieve the best results. When tilling in the fall, remove
vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping
around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation.
You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row
untilled between passes. Then go back between tilled
rows. (See Fig. 14) There are two reasons for doing
this. First, wide turns are much easierto negotiate than
about-faces. Second, the tiller won’t be pulling itself,
and you, toward the row next to it.
Do not lean on handle. This takes weight off the wheels
and reduces traction. To get through a really tough
section of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure
on handle or lower the depth stake.
TINE SHEAR PINS
The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine
shaft with shear pins (See ‘TINE REPLACEMENT” in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shear
pins are desigried to break before internal damage occurs
to the transmission.
® If shear pin(s) break, replace only with those shown in
the Repair Parts section of this manual.
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