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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL NO. HDF550N
5.5 HP 26 Inch
Tiller

For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297

For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886

Summary of Contents for HDF550N

Page 1: ...on Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO HDF550N 5 5 HP 26 Inch Tiller For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 84...

Page 2: ...ever 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 wher...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...ion 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 mak...

Page 5: ...T NUT A ENGINE BRACKET HALVES FIG 3 STAKE SPRING TILLER HANDLES 02 05 1 CABLE S FIG 2 handles_38 HANDLE PANEL BOLTS FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT 5 16 18X3 4 TILLER HANDLE HANDLE PANEL NUT LOCK WASHER HEX BOLT...

Page 6: ...eir mean ing RECOIL STARTER HANDLE DEPTH STAKE TINE SHIELD CHOKE CONTROL FORWARD TINE CONTROL TINES THROTTLE CONTROL FIG 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of...

Page 7: ...ase reverse tine control to stop reverse move ment ENGINE Move throttle control to STOP position Never use choke to stop engine TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of t...

Page 8: ...e with other hand Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not let starter handle snap ba...

Page 9: ...hardsoilwhichmaycontribute 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...

Page 10: ...CONTROL c IDLER ARM GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive fullvaluefromthewarranty theoperatormustmainta...

Page 11: ...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 secu...

Page 12: ...ction 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 PRODU...

Page 13: ...cannot come into contact with plug FIG 16 FIG 17 FIG 18 TINE ARRANGEMENT Your outer tines can be assembled in several different ways to suit your tilling or cultivating needs CAUTION Tines are sharp...

Page 14: ...ONTROL CABLE CABLE CLIP 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 reve...

Page 15: ...ULLEY SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetorhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjustment should not be necessary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...6 Stale or dirty fuel 6 Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 7 Water in fuel 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 8 Clogged fuel tank 8 Remove fuel tank and...

Page 18: ...ed 5 16 18 13 180847 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 181452X428 Panel Handle 16 166377 Handle R H 18 166868 Cable Control Tine 19 151229 Lever...

Page 19: ...ew Hex Washer Hd Slotted Thd Cutting 10 24 x 1 2 Type D 4 74610812 Bolt Hex 1 2 20 x 3 4 5 73680600 Nut Hex Lock 3 8 16 6 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 7 2009J Pulley Idler Reverse 8 180323 As...

Page 20: ...Depth 10 326J Pin Clevis 11 74780628 Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 13 1951J Support Depth Stake L H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 5388J Spring Stake 16 121117X Bolt Shoulder 17 9188R Wheel 18 19131311 W...

Page 21: ...550N TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 156934 Tine Outer R H 2 3146R Retainer Spring 3 156932 Tine Inner R H 4 156931 Tine Inner L H 5 156933 Tine Outer L H 6 4929H Pin Clevis KEY PART NO NO...

Page 22: ...from engine manufac turer 2 3 5 6 8 11 16 17 11 10 7 19 14 10 12 18 10 14 1 20 transmission_12 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Gr 2 2 74780652 Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 x 3 1...

Page 23: ...Reverse 4 189936 Decal Reverse Tine Control 5 141907 Decal Hand Placement 6 176392 Decal Eng Tiller 7 171077 Decal OHV N I C 8 141906 Decal Warning Rotating Tines 9 157381 Decal Hvy Duty 10 171078 Dec...

Page 24: ...ance 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...