Poulan 403661 Tiller User Manual
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1. FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN ON DOWN POSITION THROTTLE CONTROL CONTROL TINE OPERATION See Fig 5 FORWARD e Squeeze forward tine control to handle REVERSE e With forward tine control OFF up position pull back and hold reverse tine control and while tilling We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging It serves as a brake to slow the tillers forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground Also the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig DEPTH STAKE See Fig 6 Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change depth stake to desired position Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip e Fornormal tilling set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top WHEELS See Fig 6 Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change wheel position Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin e For normal tilling set wheels at the second or third hole from the top HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN OPERATION TO TRANSPORT CAUTION Before lifting or transporting allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD e Tip depth s2. STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stablizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stablizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDERS 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 e Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e f possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and
3. TO START ENGINE in the Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Empty 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 Place throttle control in FAST position Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Replace spark plug or adjust gap Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Make necessary adjustments Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Empty and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Empty 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 air screen muffler area Remove and clean muffler Adjust carburetor to richer position Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions Adjust wheels and depth stake Wait for more favorable soil conditions Engage
4. will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Dirty air cleaner Water in fuel Clogged fuel tank Loose spark plug wire Bad spark plug or improper gap Carburetor out of adjustment Hard to start Throttle 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 Loss of power Engine is overloaded Dirty air cleaner Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Oil in fuel Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel Clogged fuel tank Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen Dirty clogged muffler Carburetor out of adjustment Poor compression Engine overheats Low oil level dirty oil Dirty engine air screen Dirty engine Partially plugged muffler Improper carburetor adjustment Excessive bounce Ground too dry and hard difficult handling Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted Engine runs but tiller Tine control is not engaged won t move V belt not correctly adjusted V belt is off pulley s Engine runs but labors 1 Tilling too deep when tilling Throttle control not properly adjusted 3 Carburetor out of adjustment m 16 Gr Ns NO ON CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See
5. DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY wheel_d stake 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 532 00 91 94 Pin Clevis 874 76 05 20 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 874 76 05 12 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 873 22 05 00 Nut Hex 5 16 18 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock 5 16 873 80 06 00 Locknut w washer 3 8 16 532 12 49 61 Clip Hairpin 532 12 46 59 Support Depth Stake RH 532 12 22 33 Stake Depth 10 532 00 03 26 Pin Clevis 11 874 78 06 28 Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 13 532 14 92 09 Support Depth Stake LH J O O1 B D 19 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 532 12 47 24 Spring Stake 16 532 12 11 17 Bolt Shoulder 17 532 00 91 88 Wheel 18 819 13 13 11 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Ga 19 532 12 47 07 Bracket Wheel 20 873 68 06 00 Locknut Crown 3 8 16 21 874 76 05 16 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 22 873 80 05 00 Locknut w insert 5 16 18 24 873 97 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 96081000700 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 69 26 Tine Outer R H 2 532 12 46 60 Retainer Spring 3 532 15 69 24 Tine Inner R H 20 tine_ipb_3 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 4 532 15 69 23 Tine Inner L H 5 532 15 69 25 Tine Outer L H 6 532 00 49 29 Pin Clevis REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 96081000700 TRANSMISSION transmission_12 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO D
6. NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS REVERSE OUTSIDE V BELT BELT GUARD BOLT TRANSMISSION PULLEY FORWARD IDLER PULLEY STORAGE 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 WARNING 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 TELEN Clean entire tiller See CLEANING in the Maintenance 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 Maintenance section of this manual e 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 FORMING 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
7. AINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION 10 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance except carburetor adjustment to prevent accidental starting of engine Prevent fires Keep the engine free of grass leaves spilled oil or fuel Remove fuel from tank before tipping 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 LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 32 40 60 80 100 oil visc chart1 e FIG 11 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 each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE O
8. 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 Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil e If a higher handle height is desired loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets e Slide handle panel to desired location e Tighten the four nuts securely HANDLE PANEL NUTS ALSO 2 F ON LEFT SIDE OF TILLER FIG 15 TINE ARRANGEMENT Your outer tines can be assembled in several different ways to suit your tilling or cultivating needs CAUTION Tines are sharp Wear gloves or other protection when han dling tines NORMAL TILLING 26 PATH See Fig 16 e Assemble holes A in tine hubs to holes B in tine shaft INNER TINE FIG 16 MID WIDTH TILLING 24 PATH See Fig 17 e Assemble holes A in tine hubs to holes C in tine shaft FIG 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NARROW TILLING CULTIVATING 12 3 4 PATH See Fig 18 e Remove outer tines INNER TINES ONLY FIG 18 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 TINE OPERATION CHECK See Fig 19 WARN
9. ESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 874 76 05 24 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Gr 2 14 58200 91 73 Spacer Split 2 874 78 06 52 Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 x 3 1 4 16 819 09 14 12 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Ga 3 819 13 13 11 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 17 819 09 20 16 Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 5 873 90 06 00 Nut Lock Flg 3 8 16 unc 18 810 04 04 00 Washer Lock 1 4 6 532 40 51 11 Shield Tine 19 87461 04 12 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gr 5 7 532 18 81 95 Bracket Engine R H 20 Engine Briggs Model 126302 8 532 16 58 34 Bracket Engine L H Order parts from engine manufac 10 873 97 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flg turer 11 532 18 79 12 Bolt Shoulder he NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 12 53215 12 22 Transmission 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 96081000700 DECALS 1 ip d MEUS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 36 53 Decal Logo 2 532 40 37 13 Decal Logo 3 532 15 73 78 Decal HP Reverse 4 532 18 99 36 Decal Reverse Tine Control 5 532 12 04 31 Decal Hand Placement 6 532 40 36 89 Decal Eng Tiller 7 532 19 48 08 Decal OHV 8 532 16 22 15 Decal Tine Shield Wrng Dom 9 532 15 73 81 Decal Hvy Duty 10 53217 35 38 Decal Rewind Intek 11 532 16 88 69 Decal Tick Mark 12 532 12 00 75 Decal Warning 532 40 36 61 Manual Owner s 22 SERVICE NOTES 23 Poulan PRO
10. IL See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL e Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely e Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine e Refillengine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OILLEVEL in the Operation section of this manual OIL LEVEL OIL FILLER PLUG FIG 12 11 AIR CLEANER See Fig 13 Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty five hours more often if engine is used in very dusty conditions e Loosen air cleaner screws one on each side of cover e Remove air cleaner cover e 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 e If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge e Clean and replace cover Tighten screws securely CAUTION Petroleum solvents suchas kerosene are not to be used to clean cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE T AIR CLEANER SCREW COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 14 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep yo
11. IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away Poulan PRO OWNER S MANUAL A WARNING M O D E L Read this Manual and follow allWarnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury FRONT TINE TILLER ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website www poulan pro com 403661 Rev 3 06 19 06 TR VB Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Powered Rotary Tillers A TRAINING 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 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children and pets PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to 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 ade quate outer garments Wear footwear that will improve 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 fuel tank indoors Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting Use exte
12. ING Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation For proper tine operation forward tine control lever must be against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the OFF up position If lever and cable are loose loosen cable clip at lower end of cable Pull up on cable to remove slack without extending spring on end of cable and retighten cable clip FINAL CHECK OFF POSITION e With tine control OFF up push down on handle to raise tines off the ground e Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should not rotate e If tines rotate inner wire of control cable is too tight which is extending lower spring and engaging tines Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough to relieve spring tension Tighten cable clip e Recheck in OFF position and adjust if necessary FINAL CHECK ON POSITION e With tine control ON held down to handle push down on handle to raise tines off the ground e Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should rotate forward e If tines do not rotate inner wire of control cable is too loose Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove slack and retighten clip e Recheck in ON position and adjust if necessary NOTE If ON position check required adjustment recheck OFF position adjustmentto insure tine
13. OTE 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 Cali fornia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 3 Quarts 2 8L Unleaded Regular SAE 30 Above 32 F 0 C SAE 5w 30 Below 32 F 0 C Champion RC12YC Oil API SG SL Capacity 20 0z 0 6L Spark Plug Gap 030 0 76mm 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the sa
14. T REMOVAL e Remove reverse idler pulley from idler arm e Remove reverse outside V belt e Remove forward inside V belt from transmission pulley first and then from engine pulley BELT REPLACEMENT e Install new forward inside V belt to engine pulley first then to transmission pulley Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley e Before installing reverse outside V belt turn belt inside out Twist so wide flat surface of belt is to inside e WrapV belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble idler to idler arm Tighten securely Be sure belt is between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin e Install belt to outside groove of transmission pulley Be sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside groove of engine pulley CHECK TINE OPERATION e See TINE OPERATION CHECK in this section of manual REPLACE BELT GUARD ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset atthe factory and adjustment should not be necessary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment contact your nearest authorized service center department IMPORTANT NEVERTAMPERWITHTHE 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
15. and dis card the screws LOCK NUT WASHER TILLER HANDLE HANDLE PANEL HEX BOLT 5 16 18X1 1 4 HEX BOLT 5 16 18X1 CABLE S PANEL TILLER HANDLES FIG 2 INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 e Loosen nut A e Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down e Boltstake supportto engine brackets with 5 16 x 1 1 4 bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nut A e Depth stake must move freely If it does not loosen support bolt ENGINE BRACKET HALVES DEPTH STAKE SUPPORT 5 16 X 1 1 4 HEX BOLTS LOCK WASHERS AND HEX NUTS FIG 3 HANDLE HEIGHT e Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual TILLING WIDTH e Tiling width may be adjusted to better handle your tilling conditions See TINE ARRANGEMENT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TINE OPERATION e Check tine operation before first use See TINE OP ERATION CHECK in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS 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 Lea
16. contribute 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 e You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row un tiled between passes Then go back between tilled rows See Fig 9 There are two reasons for doing this First wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about faces Second the tiller won t be pulling itself and you toward the row next to it e Set depth stake and wheel height for shallow tilling when working extremely hard soil or sod Then work across the first cuts at normal depth FIG 9 CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre vent them 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 3 e You will probably not need to use the depth stake Begin by tipping the depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring e Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and gras
17. elt Guard 2 532 00 94 84 Clip Cable 3 532 08 67 77 Screw Hex Washer Hd Slotted Thd Cutting 10 24 x 1 2 Type D 4 874 61 08 12 Bolt Hex 1 2 20 x 3 4 5 873 68 06 00 Nut Hex Lock 3 8 16 6 819 13 13 16 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 7 532 00 20 09 Pulley Idler Reverse 8 532 18 03 23 Assembly Arm Reverse Idler 9 874 76 06 28 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 10 58240 51 10 Guard Belt 11 819 09 10 16 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 12 53210 42 13 Nut Cap 1 4 20 13 872 14 04 06 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 3 4 14 58213 30 35 V Belt Forward Motion 15 532 00 26 14 V Belt Reverse 16 812 00 00 28 Ring Retainer 17 58200 26 49 Key Square 18 532 15 12 36 Pulley Flat Trans 18 f 11 7 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 19 5832 18 85 02 Bolt Belt Guard 20 81200 00 36 Ring Klip 21 873 35 06 00 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 22 582 16 18 06 Pulley Idler 23 532 17 53 77 Arm Idler 24 87476 06 20 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 25 582 10 69 68 Shaft Idler Arm 26 87335 05 00 Nut Hex Jam 5 16 18 27 87322 04 00 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 28 810 04 04 00 Washer LK Hvy Helical 1 4 29 532 10 92 27 Pad Idler 30 823 20 04 04 Screw Set Socket Headless C P 1 4 20 x 1 4 31 532 10 11 89 Sheave Engine 32 532 15 12 23 Pulley V Groove Trans 41 532 18 03 07 Spring 42 532 13 89 09 Spacer NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 96081000700 WHEEL AND
18. er safety protective devices in place Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate 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 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 operator s guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex tended period IMPORTANT CAUTIONS IMPORTANTS AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IMPORTANT USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT N
19. fety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller e Follow instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this 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 FEDERALLANDS SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES cerent 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ins 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 ASSEMBLY nennen tnnt tnnt 4 5 OPERATION 6 9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE sisi 10 MAINTENANCE eene 10 12 SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS 12 14 ifenj cl PS 15 TROUBLESHOOTING eere 16 REPAIR PARTS esee 17 WARRANT unnuusssnnussnnnununnnnnnnannnnunnnnnnannunnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 17 ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled f
20. l to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion If gasoline is ac cidentally spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract 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 or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 8 A 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 fuel from the tank to the engine e Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected e Move shift lever indicator to N neutral position e Place throttle control in FAST position e Tu
21. nsion 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 inspect the tiller for 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 machine 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 engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or oth
22. or shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Screwdriver 2 1 2 wrenches eo o z e gt D S o 5 S 6 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 handles OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK HANDLE 4 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 6 Hex Nuts 5 16 18 6 Lock Washers 5 16 ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON amp INSTALL HANDLE 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 CABLE S e Cut cable ties securing handles e Slowly lift handle assembly up route cable s as shown and align handle holes with handle panel hole and slot e Loosely assemble hardware as shown Be sure the shorter 1 long hex bolt is assembled in lower hole of handle Repeat for opposite side Tighten all hard ware securely e Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller from skid e Remove screws securing depth stake to skid
23. ow tines to rotate for five minutes e Checktine operation and adjust if necessary See TINE OPERATION CHECK in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TILLING HINTS CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position To help tiller move forward lift up the handles slightly thus lifting depth stake out of ground To slow down the tiller press down on handles If you are straining or tiller is shaking the wheels and depth stake are not set properly in the soil being tilled The proper setting of the wheels and depth stake is through trial and error and depends upon the soil condition The harder or wetter the ground the slower the engine and tine speed needed Under these poor conditions at fast speed the tiller will run and jump over the ground A properly adjusted tiller will dig with little effort from the operator e Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tilling depth is 4 6 A tiller will also clearthe soil of unwanted vegetation The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the soil Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil e Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may
24. rn and understand their mean EFNRABS Ng TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL OR WARNING ON OFF js REVERSE TINE me Ub CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL DEPTH STAKE j THROTTLE CONTROL _ T R S gt SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FIG 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine REVERSE TINE CONTROL Engages tines in reverse DEPTH STAKE Controls forward speed andthe depthat RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine which the tiller will dig direction FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward THROTTLE CONTROL Controls engine speed direction OPERATION 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 WEAR YOUR FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine STOPPING See Fig 5 TINES e Release forward tine control to stop forward move ment e Release reverse tine control to stop reverse move ment ENGINE e Move throttle control to STOP position e Never use choke to stop engine FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN REVERSE OFF UP POSITION CONTROL
25. rn fuel shut off valve 1 4 turn to open position e Move choke control to choke position e 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 e Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter e If engine fires but does not start move choke control to half choke position Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts e When engine starts slowly move choke control to RUN position as engine warms up NOTE A warm engine requires less choking to start e Move throttle control to desired running position e Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines CAUTION Keep drive control bar in DISENGAGED position when start ing engine OPERATION NOTE If at a high altitude 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE If engine does not start see troubleshooting points THROTTLE CONTROL CONTROL R H BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break in your belt s pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling e Start engine tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation All
26. s See Fig 10 FIG 10 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 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 The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual e 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 BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check tine operation e Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART ENGINE IDLER ARM OSAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO M
27. s do not rotate when control is OFF up 13 FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN OFF UP POSITION TINE CONTROL ON POSITION TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 20 e Remove two 2 cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard e Loosen do not remove tine shield nut on underside of tine shield e Pull belt guard out and away from unit e Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure Be sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely CAP NUTS AND WASHERS BELT TO REPLACE V BELTS See Figs 21 and 22 Replace V belts if they have stretched considerably or if they show cracks or frayed edges There are two 2 V belts forward inside and reverse outside Belt guard must be removed to service belts See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD in this section of manual NOTE Observe carefully routing of both belts and location of all belt guides before removing belts SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FORWARD MOTION INSIDE V BELT ENGINE PULLEY TRANSMISSION PULLEY REVERSE IDLER PULLEY BELT GUIDE IDLER PULLEY REVERSE OUTSIDE V BELT REVERSE IDLER i Le PULLEY X ENGINE PUL belts 10 FORWARD LEY IDLER PULLEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE m IDLER IDLER PULLEY d ARM PIN ENGINE PULLEY FIG 21 REVERSE REVERSE IDLER ARM IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN FORWARD MOTION INSIDE V BELT ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE BEL
28. take forward until it is held by the stake spring e Push tiller handles down raising tines off the ground e Push or pull tiller to desired location AROUND TOWN e Disconnect spark plug wire e Drain fuel tank e 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 FILL ENGINE WITH OIL See Fig 7 e With engine level remove engine oil filler plug e Fill engine with oil to point of overflowing For approx imate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual e Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re level e With engine level refill to point of overflowing if nec essary Replace oil filler plug e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual e To change engine oil see the Maintenance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Fil
29. tine control Inspect adjust V belt Inspect V belt Set depth stake for shallower tilling Check throttle control setting Make necessary adjustments REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 96081000700 HANDLE ASSEMBLY handle_assy_34 r ua KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 51 08 Bracket Handle 14 53240 51 09 Panel Handle 2 872 14 05 12 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 unc x 1 112 16 5832 16 63 77 Handle RH 3 532 00 92 66 Grip Handle 18 532 16 68 68 Cable Control Tine 4 532 16 63 76 Handle L H 19 532 15 12 29 Lever Control Tine 5 873 68 05 00 Locknut Crown 5 16 18 20 532 15 48 05 Pin Pivot 6 819 11 11 16 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 21 812 00 00 27 Ring Klip 7 819 12 14 14 Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga 28 819 13 13 12 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 8 874 76 05 20 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 29 812 00 00 59 Retaining Ring 9 874 76 05 16 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 43 532 18 81 77 Cable Assembly Reverse 10 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock 5 16 44 532 18 15 80 Clip 11 873 22 05 00 Nut Hex 5 16 18 12 898 00 01 29 Nut Flanged 5 16 18 NOTE All component dimensions are given in U S 13 532 18 08 47 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 17 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 96081000700 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 6 Sep 23 9 4 22 M belt guard 14 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 03 77 Assembly Bracket B
30. ur engine clean e Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush e Remove blower housing and clean as necessary e Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN MAINTENANCE 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 sea son or after every 50 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced CLEANING Do not clean your tiller 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 e Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign mat ter e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax SERVICE
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