Poulan 167577 User's Manual
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1. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO HDR500H 5 HP 17 Inch Tiller Assembly N Operation e Customer Responsibilities H Service and Adjustments N Storage Troubleshooting N Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 Poulan 167577 Rev 1 14 99 TR PRINTED IN U S A A 4 RE lt A SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING PR Read the Owner s Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keepthe area of operation clear of all persons particu larly small children and pets EPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment isto be used and remove all foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor Do not operate the equipment without wearing ad equate outer garments Wear footwear that will im prove footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable Use an approved fuel container Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fu2. DISENGAGED position when start ing engine When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move e Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up fuel from the tank to the engine packed soil before panting Loose unpacked soil EN helps root growth Best tilling depth is 4 ito 6 10 15 Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected dl lA tiler will also clear the soil of T e Move shift lever indicator to N neutral position vegetation The decomposition of this vegetable mat in nosti ter enriches the soil Depending on the climate rainfall Place throttle control in FAST postion and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end Move choke control to full CHOKE position Grasp of the growing season to further condition the soil EA mann ewm Hi E ang Sul brn Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contrib pull slightly harder at this point ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your x tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tiling e Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not let starter however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump handle snap back against starter Repeat if necessary during tiling Wait until the soil is less wet in order to s Ifengi
3. UNPACKING CARTON See Fig 2 CAUTION Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material IMPORTANT WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES While holding handle assembly cut cableties securing handle assembly to top frame Let handle assembly rest on tiller Remove top frame of carton e Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton CUL down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton lay side carton wall down Remove packing material from handle assembly HANDLE ASSEMBLY SHiFT ROD FiG 2 INSTALL HANDLE See Figs 3 4 and 5 Insertone handle lock with teeth facing outward in gearcase notch Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position VIEWED FROM R H SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE NOTCH dGrasphandleassembly Hold in up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position HANDLE ASSEMBLY UP POSITION TIGHTEN HANDLE LOOSEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO MOVE Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage boit first with boit head on L H side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut See Fig 5 insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten 2 Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels flat
4. Lower the handle assembly Tighten nut on carriage bolt bolt so handle moves with some resistance This will allow for easier adjustment Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever Insert handle lock lever through handle base and gearcase Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold lever in place Insert second handle lock with teeth inward in the slot of the handle base just inside of washer With handle assembly in lowest position securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise Leav ing handle assembly in lowest position will make it easier to remove tiller from carton FIG 4 HANDLE ka FLAT WASHER GEARCASE HANDLE LOCK LEVER SLOT CARRIAGE BOLT PIVOT BOLT LOCKNUTS LI el FIG 5 ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE See Fig 6 e Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket if necessary CONTROL BAR BRACKET ND OF CLUTCH CABLE CLUTCH CABLE CONNECT SHIFT ROD See Fig 7 Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure M MM M SHIFT AIRP SHIFT HAIRPIN LEVER ROD INDICATOR REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE a shift lever indicator is in N position See ig e Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield e Rotate tiller handle to the
5. NOTE All component dimensions given in U S ifiches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TINE SHIELD KEY z 0 00 KM A O PART NO 98000129 161415X428 8393J 12000036 72140506 109230X 102326X428 72140508 73220500 10040500 72110510 124343X 161414X428 TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500H DESCRIPTION Nut Flange 5 16 18 Shield Side Outer L H Pin Stake Depth Ring Klip Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 Spring Bracket Latch Spring Depth Stake Shield Tine Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Bracket Shield Tine Shield Side Outer R H 25 KEY PART NO NO 73510400 72040410 102701X 73220600 102156X 74930632 4440J 72140404 6712J 109227X 102695X428 120588X 104085X428 DESCRIPTION Nut Keps 1 4 20 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 Grip Nut Hex 3 8 16 Stake Depth Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 Hinge Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 Cap Vinyl Pad Idler Shield Leveling Pin Hinge Shield Side NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500H TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO 1 AO Ob OIN NO 4459J 73610600 10040600 bMS CNN Ne ee MN x ae M AA NN N M oO KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION Tine Outer L H 8 74610616 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 X 1 Clevis Pin 9 4460J Tine Outer RH Tine Inner L H 10
6. 132728 Assembly Hub and Plate R H Retainer Spring 11 65555 Tine Inher RH Assembly Hub and Plate L H Nut Hex 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches Washer Lock 3 8 1 inch 25 4 mm 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500H DECALS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 157384 Decal Logo 2 157387 Decal Description 3 167386 Decal Logo 4 143678 Decal Instruction Tilling 5 141907 Decal Hand Placement 6 102180X Decal Shift Indicator 8 165266 Decal Briggs amp Stratton 9 141906 Decal Warning Rotating Tines 10 156199 Decal Reverse 11 165278 Decal 5HP 12 162215 Decal Tine Shield Wrng Dom 167577 Manual Owner s English 167578 Manual Owner s Spanish 27 Poulan
7. REPAIR PARTS TILLER OPERATION 8 12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 3 13 15 SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects 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 other than FHP manufactured transaxle transmission components batlery except as noted below or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty cn these items 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 Frigidaire Home Products Battery Warranty On products equipped with a Battery we will replace without charge to you any battery which we find to be defective in manufacture during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Battery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month
8. Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 2 09 37 130812 Sheave Engine 22 74770508 Bolt Fin Hx 5 16 24 x 1 2 38 74760544 Bolt Fin Hx 5 16 18 x 2 8 4 23 102190X Tire 39 140062 Cap Plunger 150750 Rim 40 165503 Screw Hx Wsh Hd 8 18 x 1 2 795R Tire Valve 43 69180 Nut Lock 10 24 24 126875X Rivet Drilled 44 73800500 Nut Lock 5 16 18 PI 25 4497H Clip Hairpin 26 165501X428 Guard Belt 27 132801 Belt V NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 28 104679X Pulley Idler 1 inch 25 4 mm 22 REPAIR PARTS K N TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500H MAINFRAME RIGHT SIDE EY PART o ONDT ELO M NO 73510500 102332X 74760524 102173X 10040600 73220600 4497H 126875X DESCRIPTION Nut Keps 5 16 18 Bracket Reinforcement Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Counter Weight R H Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Rivet Drilled KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 9 102190X Tire 150750 Rim 795R Tire Valve 10 Engine Briggs Model 137202 Order parts from engine manufacturer NOTE Ail component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500H TRANSMISSION KEY PAR NO N 165728 165729 161963 50204 1370H 137335 145101 4895H 154467 7392M 100371K 106160X 142145 8353J 12000039 154466 4358J 12000040 102114X 102115X 6803J 102111X 10040700 73610700 143009 DESCRIPTION Transmission Assembly Includes Key Nos 2 52 Gearca
9. VIEW OF TIRE CLEVIS PIN CLEVIS N FIG 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE d EE 2 Ga RE A MEI ESTE ELE omar RD RR RR RSR RR RSR EE RSR RSR SS 2 i Fa orsus ncaa vl RR RR RR RRR ES RR RE RR RR RR RSR RS ER RI R R RR 8 6 TT 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have THROTTLE been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To CONTROL receive full value from the warranty the operator must di maintain tiller as instructed in this manual ENGINE Z Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller AN adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each Season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer LEVELING SHIELD BEFORE EACH USE HINGES Check engine oil level WHEEL e Check tine operation IDLER HUB Check for loose fasteners BRACKET LUB RICATION SAE 30 OR 5W 30 MOTOR OIL Keep
10. gears DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tiller SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR Shows which gear the trans DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig mission is in LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine from being buried OPERATION WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT standard safety glasses HOW TOUSE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil o attempting to start engine STOPPING See Fig 9 TINES AND DRIVE Release drive control bar to stop movement e Move shift lever to N neutral position ENGINE a Move throttle control to STOP position If equipped with stop switch move switch to STOP position Never use choke to stop engine SHIFT LEVER DRIVE CONTROL BAR ENGAGED POSITION HANDLE THROTTLE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL BAR DISENGAGED POSITION FIG 9 TINE OPERATION WITH WHEEL DRIVE Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position e Tinemovementis achieved by moving shift lever to amp till position and engaging drive control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED Release drive control barand move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS
11. 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 Frigidaire Home Products This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you asserrible must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY FRONT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench LEFT OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handies i OPERATOR S POSITION FiG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK PTS Ne 2 Handie Locks 1 Carriage Bolt 1 Center Locknut 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 3 8 16 UNC 1 Flat Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Gauge 1 Handle Lock Lever 1 Hairpin Clip 1 Pivot Bolt 3 8 16 UNG Grade 5 Extra Shear Pins amp Clips ASSEMBLY
12. right and pull tiller out of carton CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tir s on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm HANDLE HEIGHT Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning EFNRASee IVN L TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL OR WARNING ON OFF fi SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL Coy CHOKE CONTROL qui Y lt SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR DRIVE ae CONTROL BAR Xu ai gt O DEPTH STAKE CR S gt lt o oj LEVELING EE SHIELD Q V j i EE RES RECOIL STER D SES STARTER SHIELD EFA HANDLE FiG 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission
13. unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SECTION 13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance except carburetor adjustment to prevent accidental starting of engine Preventfires Keep the engine free of grass leaves spilled oil or fuel Remove fuel from tank beforetipping unit for maintenance Clean muffler area of all grass dirt and debris Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns ENGINE AIR CLEANER See Fig 20 LUBRICATION Service aircleanercartridge every twenty five hours more Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service often if engine is used in very d sty conditions classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity Loosen air cleaner screws one on each side of cover grade according to your expected temperature Remove air cleaner cover Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge Be careful Do not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor e Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge SE 20 o 30 32 40 60 89 100 C_ 80 20 BH o 10 20 200 4 Clean and replace cover Tighten screws securely TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FiG 18 CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are notto be usedto clean cartridge They may
14. 6 x 1 Gr 5 Clip Hairpin Lock Handle Nut 3 8 16 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga Lever Lock Handle Handle 21 KEY PART NO NO 159232 73731000 127012X 146480 10040500 73800500 DESCRIPTION Cable Clutch Bracket Clutch Cable Grip Bar Control Bolt Pivot Bar Control Grip Handle Nut Keps 10 24 UNC Control Throttle Grommet Handle Washer Lock 5 16 Locknut 5 16 18 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500H MAINFRAME LEFT SIDE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 73510500 Nut Keps 5 16 18 2 10040600 Washer Lock 3 8 3 73220600 Nut Hex 3 8 16 4 165710 Shield Inner Beit Guard 5 154734 Screw Shift Lever 6 110111X Lever Shift 7 72110404 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 8 8700J Plate Shift indicator 7 Screw Hex Washer Head Slotted b d 10 24 x 1 2 KEY PART 10 9484R Clip NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 10040400 Washer Lock 1 4 29 12000022 Ring Klip 12 73220400 Nut Hex 1 4 20 30 159229 Bracket Idler 13 23230506 Screw Set Hex 5 16 18 x 3 8 31 102384X Bolt Hex 5 16 16 x 12 14 156117 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 1 220 32 102141X Shaft Idler Arm 15 19111116 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 33 74760616 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 16 145102 Sheave Transmission 24 102383X Counterweight L H 19 12000028 Ring Retainer 35 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 20 165504 Nut J Clip 8 36 102331X Bracket Reinforcement L H 21 110652X
15. AUTION 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 dos into soil e First loosen handle lock lever Handle can be positioned at different settings between HIGH and LOW positions Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting HANDLE HIGH POSITION HANDLE LOCK HANDLE LOW POSITION TIRE CARE CAUTION When mounting tires un less beads are seated overinflation can cause an explosion e Maintain 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will puil to one side Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber TO REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 23 e Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping e Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel Remove wheel and tire e Repair tire and reassemble SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT See Figs 24 25 and 26 To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpn ss Ti wear and bending particularly the tines which are next Fes Mut cial be to the transmission if the gap between the tines dling tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches 9 cm they should be replaced e or straightened as necessary A badly
16. CAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IMPORTANT USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT NOTE Gives essential information that will aid you to better understand incorporate or execute a particular set of instructions Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions it means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug in order to pre vent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller it A has been designed engineered and manufactured to give PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service a center We have competent well trained technicians and DISPLACEMENT 12 57 cu in 20600 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 HORSEPOWER 5 0 HP aa GASOLINE CAPACITY 3 Quarts 2 8L Unleaded Regul
17. G IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Neveruseengine orcarburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer 19 ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual CYLINDER S e Remove spark plug e Pour 1 ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into Cylinder e Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can sta
18. ONLY TINES STOPPED e DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER e Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW position e Move shift lever indicator to P reverse position Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or HARD TO SHIFT GEARS Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised orlowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller E i Z TRANSPORT lo POSITION 19 9 SHALLOWEST TILLING CULTIVATING DEEPEST TILLING DEPTH STAKE FIG 10 TILLING See Fig 11 Release depth stake pin Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position Place shift lever indicator in till position Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will both turn e Move throttle control to FAST position for deep tilling To cultivate throttle control can be set at any desired speed depending on h
19. ar jb eH a NaNO ee E NN OIL API SF SG SH SAE 30 Above 32 F 0 C MODEL CAPACITY 20 02 0 6L SAE 5W 30 Below 32 F 0 C NUMBER HDR500H SERIAL SPARK PLUG Champion NUMBER GAP 030 0 76mm RJ19LM DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO e Read and observe the safety rules THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION e Followaregularschedule in maintaining caring for and YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER using your tiller AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE Follow instructions under Customer Responsibilities PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 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 FOR SPARK ARRESTER SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 STORAGE WARRANTY 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ASSEMBLY 5 7
20. cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil car tridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely i CLEANER each time you check the oil level CARTRIDGE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 18 and 19 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tiller is on level surface e Oil will drain more freely when warm e Useafunnelto prevent oil spill on tiller and catch oil in FiG 20 a suitable container Remove drain plug COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 21 Tiptiller forward to drain oil Your engine is aircooled For proper engine performance e After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and long life keep your engine clean and tighten securely a ie e Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to Clean air screen frequently u
21. creen Dirty ciogged muffier Carburetor out of adjustment Poor compression 1 Low oil level dirty oi 2 Dirty engine air screen 3 Dirty engine 4 Partially plugged muffler 5 improper carburetor adjustment 1 Ground too dry and hard 1 Ground too wet Drive control bar is not engaged V belt not correctly adjusted V belt is off pulley s Tilting too deep Throttle control not properly adjusted Carburetor out of adjustment 1 Shear p n s broken 1 Gears not timed 1 Shift lever set in between counter rotating till position and forward rotating till position 2 Tines jammed 20 H EN SPS E ed HOUR ED SLHNS CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Replace spark plug or adjust gap Make necessary adjustments Replace air filter Place throttle control in FAST position Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Replace spark plug or adjust gap Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Make necessary adjustments Set depth stake for shallower tilling Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Check oil level change oi
22. depth stake to lock in position This prevents tines from scuffing the ground Place shift lever indicator in F forward position for transporting Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement Tines will not turn Move throttle control to desired speed AROUND TOWN Disconnect spark plug wire Drain fuel tank Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS 10 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil With engine level clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug Engine oil should be to point of overflowing when engine is level For approximate capacity see PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual All SES meet A DL Service Classification SF SG or For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in he Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Tochange engine oil see the Customer Responsibili ties section in this manual ADD GASOLINE e Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead ox
23. el tank indoors Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except where specifically recommended by manufacturer OPERATION Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug thoroughly in spect the tillerfor any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop the engine motor when leaving the operating position Take all possible precautions when leaving the ma chine unattended Disengage the tines shift into neutral and stop the engine Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors Do not run the en
24. from the date of the original sale Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 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 6 Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts blades blade adapters normal wear normal adjustments standard hardware and normal maintenance 7 Inthe 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 E In Canada contact Frigidaire Home Products Outdoor Products Customer Service Dept 250 Bobby Jones Expressway 7075 Ordan Drive _ Augusta GA 30909 USA Mississauga Ontario L5T 1K6 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
25. gine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place e Keep children and pets away e Donot overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate e Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward If this occurs let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE e Keep machine attachments and accessories in safe working condition Check shear pins engine mounting bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to the operators guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period IMPORTANT CAUTIONS IMPORTANTS AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITI
26. ide deposits and reduce valve life IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel System of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days orlonger Drainthe gas tank startthe engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Stcrage section ofthis manualfor additional information Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion If gasoline is accidentally spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gaso line near an open flame OPERATION TO START ENGINE See Fig 13 TILLING HINTS H CAUTION Keep drive control bar in CAUTION Until youare accustomed to handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE
27. l Clean and regap or change spark plug Drain and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen Clean replace muffler Make necessary adjustments Contact an authorized service center department Check oil level change oil Clean engine air screen Clean cylinder fins ir screen and muffler area Remove and clean muffler Adjust carburetor to richer position Moisten ground or wait for more f vorable soil conditions Wait for more favorable soil conditions Engage drive control Inspect adjust V belt Inspect V belt Set depth stake for shallower tilling Check throttle contro setting Make necessary adjustments Replace shear pin s Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears Shift to either counter rotating till position or forward rotating till position Clear tinas REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500H HANDLE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO 8389J 121248X 71191008 126949X428 72110514 108281X 72110608 4497H 109229X 73930600 19131611 109228X 150217 DESCRIPTION Grip Handle Bushing Snap Screw Pan Hd 10 24 Bracket Handle Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Rod Shift Bolt Carriage 3 8 1
28. nefires but does not start move choke contro to achieve the best results When tilling in the fall remove half choke position Pull recoil starter handle until vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping engine starts aroundthe tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation e When engine starts slowly move choke control to e You will find tiling much easier if you leave row RUN position as engine Worms up untilled between passes Then go back between tilled C x rows See Fig 14 There are two reasons for doing NOTE A warm engine requires less choking to start this First wide turns are much easierto negotiatethan a Move throttle control to desired running position about faces Second the tiller won t be pulling itself e Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before and you toward the row next to it engaging tines N S lean on handle m takes weight n wheels S n Y and reduces traction To get through a really toug NOTE if at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold section of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure terrperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture g g on handle or lower the depth stake may needto be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual NOTE If engine does not start seetroubleshooting points BEE TINE SHEAR PINS The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaf
29. ow fast or slow you wish to cuitivate IMPORTANT ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER DEPTH STAKE PIN RELEASED POSITION LOCKED POSITION NUT B OUTER SIDE SHIELD OPERATION TURNING Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW position Place shift lever indicator in F forward position Tines will not turn Lift handle to raise tines out of ground Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines When you have completed your turn around release the drive control bar and lower handle Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to desired speed To begin tilling hold drive control bar against the handle OUTER SIDE SHIELDS See Fig 11 The back edges ofthe outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried Loosen nut A in slot and nut E Move shield to desired position both sides Retighten nuts TO TRANSPORT CAUTION Before lifting or transport ing allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD Release the depth stake pin Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller Place depth stake pin in hole of
30. rts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use pastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM PROBLEM Wili not start Hard to start Loss of power Engine overheats Excessive bounce difficult handling Soil balls up or clumps Engine runs but tiller won t move Engine runs but labors wher tilling Tines will not rotate Hard to shift into gear Tiller shuts off when drive control bar engaged TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE 1 Out of fuel 2 Engine not CHOKED properly 3 Engine flooded 4 Dirty air cleaner 5 Water in fuel 6 Clogged fuel tank 7 Loose spark plug wire 8 Bad spark plug or improper gap 9 Carburetor out of adjustment 10 Oil soaked air filter Throttie control not set properly Dirty air cleaner Bad spark plug or improper gap Stale or dirty fuel Loose spark plug wire Carburetor out of adjustment Engine is overloaded Dirty air cleaner Low oil tevel dirty oil Fauity spark plug Oit in fuel Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel Clogged fuel tank Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air s
31. se L H w Bearing Includes Key No 4 Gasket Gearcase Bearing Needle Washer Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x 1 32 Pinion input Shaft input Bearing Needle Washer Seal Ball Steel Spring Shift Fork O Ring Arm Shift Fork Shift Ring Klip Shatt Shift Washer Ring Klip Gear Assembly Reverse Idler includes Key Nos 21 and 22 Gear Reverse Idler Bearing Needle Shaft Reverse Idler Washer Lock 7 16 Nut Hex 7 16 20 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive L H 24 KEY NO NO PART 28 106390X 29 102134X 30 150737 31 143008 32 106388X 33 102121X 34 102112X 35 102101X 36 154355 37 4422J 38 154356 39 105345X 40 105346X 41 8358J 42 4220R 43 106146X 44 155236 48 165732 49 132688 50 106147X 51 17720408 52 73220500 53 165140 54 17720412 6066J DESCRIPTION Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 Chain 435 50 Pitch Ground Shaft Assembly Bearing Shaft Ground Drive R H Spacer 0 70 x 1 00 x 1 150 Sprocket and Gear Assembly Shaft Reduction 2nd Screw Whiz Lock 5 16 18 x 8 1 2 Sprocket Assembly w Bearing Includes Key Nos 37 and 38 Bearing Needle Sprocket Tine Gear Cluster Red 1st amp 2nd Gear Reverse Shaft Reduction 181 Washer Thrust l Spacer 1 01 x 1 78 x 0 760 Seal Asm Cil Gearcase R H w Bearing includes Key No 8 Shaft Tine Chain Roller 50 50 Pitch Screw 1 4 20x 1 2 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Kit Bearing Tine Shaft Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Grease Plastilube 1
32. sing a stiff bristled brush enter the engine e Remove blower housing and clean as necessary Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OIL e Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff LEVEL in the Operation section of this manual 2 CYLINDER FINS BLOWER HOUSING MUFFLER AIR SCREEN OIL FILLER PLUG FiG 21 FIG 19 14 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 H 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 is shown in PRODUCT SPECI FICATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Yourtransmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced CLEANING e 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 resultin a shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS C
33. t 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 designed to break before internal damage occurs to the transmission e if shear pin s break replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual 11 OPERATION CULTIVATING Cultivatihg is destroying the weeds between rows to pre ventthem from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants At the same time breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil Best digging depth is 1 to 3 2 5 7 5 cm Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried e Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which wil allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 15 FIG 15 ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING See Figs 16 and 17 Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel e Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch 2 5 cm until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel and remove blocks Repeat preceding steps on left hand side NOTE inextremely rough conditions and while cultivating ihe wheels should be moved outward on the axle for increased stability 12 OUTER
34. the carburetor does need adjustment see engine manual High speed stop is factory adjusted do not adjust or damage may result IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more CAUTION Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TILLER Clean entire tiller See CLEANING in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments Section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary e Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMIN
35. uard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin lip LOCATED Mi BEHIND GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See Fig 25 For proper belt tension the extension spring should have about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch when drive control bar is in ENGAGED position This tension can be attained as follows e Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN cable Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for FIG 27 more tension until about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engaged e Tighten cable clip screw securely CABLE CLIP SCREW ENGINE M PULLEY gt DRIVE CONTROL CABLE EXTENSION SPRING TRANSMISSION PULLEY FiG 28 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 29 e Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move Move throttle control lever on upper handle to FAST position e Puli throttle cable out until engine bellcrank is back as far as it will go e Hold cable in this position and tighten clamp screw securely CLAMP SCREW THROTTLE BELLCRANK FiG 29 18 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has a high speed jet and has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary How ever minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If
36. worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig 28 more shallow Most important worn tines cannotchop and Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearwarc from above shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines A tine this worn needs to be replaced TRANSMISSION NEW TINE WORN TINE 1h ii TINE mel TINE l 34g MAX TH 9 CM FIG 24 FIG 24 HAIRPIN CLIP COUNTER TINE ROTATION KE HAIRPIN CLIP SHARP EDGE SHARP EDGE C EDGE RP SHEAR PIN A SHEAR PIN SHARP EDGE FIG 26 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 27 TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT See NOTE Forease of removal remove hairpin clip and clevis Figs 27 and 28 pin ftom left wheel Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch Remove belt guard as described in TO REMOVE 2 5 cm BELT GUARD Remove two 2 screws from side of belt guard e Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard remove from transmission pulley located behind wheel Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and D d d from unit into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON Ss eee r TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure TO GUIDES e Check belt adjustment as described below e Replace belt g
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