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SERVICE  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. 23)

Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions.  
Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.
•      First loosen handle lock lever.
•      Handle can be positioned at different settings between 

“HIGH” and “LOW” positions.

•      Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting.

FIG. 23

HANDLE 
(LOW POSITION)

FIG. 24

HANDLE LOCK
LEVER

HANDLE
(HIGH POSITION)

FIG. 25

SCREW
AND 
WASHER

HEX NUT
AND 
WASHER
(LOCATED 
BEHIND
TIRE)

BELT GUARD

SCREW
AND WASHER

HAIRPIN CLIP AND
CLEVIS PIN

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 25)

NOTE

:  For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and 

clevis  pin from left wheel.  Pull wheel out from tiller about 
1 inch.
•      Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard.
•      Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard 

(located behind wheel).

•      Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
•      Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure.

TIRE CARE

CAUTION:  When mounting tires, un-
 less beads are seated, over in fl a tion can 
cause an explosion.

•      Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure.  If tire pressures 

are not equal, tiller will pull to one side.

•     Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage 

rubber.

TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 24)

•      Place  blocks  under  trans mis sion to keep tiller from 

tipping.

•      Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel.
•      Remove wheel and tire.
•      Repair tire and reassemble.

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CLEVIS PIN

HAIRPIN CLIP

Summary of Contents for DRT65

Page 1: ...EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website www poulan pro com WARNING Read this Manual and follow allWarnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MA...

Page 2: ...top 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...

Page 3: ...bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest covered brush coveredorgrasscovered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable l...

Page 4: ...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 assemble must be tighte...

Page 5: ...is lowered into position HANDLE ASSEMBLY FIG 3 HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE LOCK VIEWED FROM R H SIDE OF TILLER LOOSEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO MOVE TIGHTEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO HOLD handles_34 C...

Page 6: ...lip through hole of shift rod to secure FIG 7 FIG 6 END OF CLUTCH CABLE CONTROL BAR CONTROL BAR BRACKET CONTROL BAR BRACKET CLUTCH CABLE ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE See Fig 6 Hook end of clutch cable through...

Page 7: ...ELING SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR THROTTLE CONTROL OUTER SIDE SHIELD FIG 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National St...

Page 8: ...re versatile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller FIG 9 depth_stake_2 TILLING See Fig 12 Release depth stake pin Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place de...

Page 9: ...you should change oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in the Mainte nance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual TURNING Release the drive...

Page 10: ...engine does not start see troubleshooting points 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 lead...

Page 11: ...in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 16 Do not lean on handle this takes weight off the wheels reduces traction and may cause the tiller to skip over the ground A...

Page 12: ...ine operation Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oi...

Page 13: ...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 hour...

Page 14: ...right hand side gear case grease fitting with 1 oz of EP 1 Grease CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not recommend using pressurized water garden hose et...

Page 15: ...IP AND CLEVIS PIN TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 25 NOTE For ease of removal remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch Remove two 2 screws from side of b...

Page 16: ...GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip GROUND DRIVE BELT AD...

Page 17: ...differentmode is desired then the bolted tine and hub assemblies should be switched back to their original side so that the tine edge with the least wear will be used FIG 27 TINE REPLACEMENT See Figs...

Page 18: ...hrottle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this position Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetorhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjustment should not be ne...

Page 19: ...ace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts...

Page 20: ...een 10 Clean engine air screen 11 Dirty clogged muffler 11 Clean replace muffler 12 Carburetor out of adjustment 12 Make necessary adjustments 13 Poor compression 13 Contact an authorized service cent...

Page 21: ...arranty 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 5 Exclusions Excluded from...

Page 22: ...n of part For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 For a Parts Manual go to our website www poulan pro com support asp NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authoriz...

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