User manual POULAN PRO PPFT55

[. . . ] IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: WARNING: Read this Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PPFT55 FRONT TINE TILLER ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www. poulan. pro. com 414978 Rev 1 12. 05. 07 TH Printed in 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. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. [. . . ] 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. 10 9 MAINTENANCE EE EV AC ER HU Y5 SE HO EV ER UR Y2 S 5H EV OU ER RS Y5 0H OU RS 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 BE FO R SERVICE DATES 2 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 Adjustments section of this manual. · 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. LUBRICATION CHART TINE CONTROL ENGINE BEFORE EACH USE · · · Check engine oil level. Check for loose fasteners. IDLER ARM SAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). 10 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. 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 SAE 30 5W-30 F C -30 -20 -20 0 -10 30 32 0 40 10 60 20 80 30 100 40 AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13) Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty-five hours, more often if engine is used in very dusty conditions. · Loosen air cleaner screws, one on each side of cover. · Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Do not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor. · Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface. · If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge. [. . . ] 532 18 85-02 812 00 00-36 873 35 06-00 532 16 18-06 532 17 53-77 874 76 06-20 532 10 69-68 873 35 05-00 873 22 04-00 810 04 04-00 532 10 92-27 823 20 04-04 532 10 11-89 532 15 12-23 532 18 03-07 532 13 89-09 DESCRIPTION Bolt, Belt Guard Ring, Klip Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 Pulley, Idler Arm, Idler Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Shaft, Idler Arm Nut, Hex, Jam 5/16-18 Nut, Fin Hex 1/4-20 Washer LK Hvy Helical 1/4 Pad, Idler Screw, Set , Socket, Headless C. P 1/4-20 x 1 /4 . Spring Spacer NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. 1 inch = 25. 4 mm 18 REPAIR PARTS WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000701) KEY NO. 532 00 91-94 874 76 05-20 874 76 05-12 873 22 05-00 810 04 05-00 873 80 06-00 532 12 49-61 532 12 46-59 532 12 22-33 532 00 03-26 874 78 06-28 532 14 92-09 DESCRIPTION Pin, Clevis Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 Washer, Lock 5/16 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16 Clip, Hairpin Support, Depth Stake, R. H. [. . . ]