User manual POULAN VF550

[. . . ] IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. VF550 FRONT TINE TILLER Visit our website: www. poulan. com ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 433552 Rev. 2 02. 23. 10 AP/TH Printed in the U. S. A. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers · TRAINING · · Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. [. . . ] A tiller will also clear the 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. · Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may 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. · You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes. 10) 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. · Set depth stake for shallow tilling when working extremely hard soil or sod. Then work across the first cuts at normal depth. 4 5 3 6 2 7 1 Fig. 10 CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent 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. · 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. · 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 grass (See Fig. 11 9 MAINTENANCE RE EA CH FIR US ST E 5H OU RS EV ER Y8 HO UR EV S ER Y2 5H OU EV RS ER OR Y5 0H AN NU OU AN AL RS NU LY OR AL LY AN NU AL LY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Clean Air Cooling System Clean Air Filter Replace Air Filter Clean Area Around Muffler And Controls 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. 3 - Initial oil change should be performed after first five (5) hours of operations. [. . . ] (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. ) BOTTOM HANDLE KNOB TOP HANDLE KNOB CYLINDER(S) · · · · Remove spark plug. Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil. Replace with new spark plug. 15 Fig. [. . . ]