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CONGRATULATIONS 

on your purchase of a new tiller. It 

has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give 

you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance.
Should you experience any prob lems you can not easily 

remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service 

center.  We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians and 

the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The in struc tions will 

enable you to assemble and main tain your tiller prop erly. 

Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Read and observe the safety rules.
•  Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for 

and using your tiller.

•  Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age” 

sections of this Owner’s 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 

WORK ING 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 FEDERAL LANDS.  

SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT  

FOR SPARK ARRESTER.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................13
MAINTENANCE  .................................................13-15
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ..............................16-18
STORAGE ................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ......................................................2-3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .............................4
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................4
ASSEMBLY ..............................................................5-7
OPERATION ..........................................................8-12

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 GASOLINE CAPACITY: 

1.47 Quarts (1,4 L) 

 

 

 

 Unleaded Reg u lar

 OIL (API SJ–SN): 

SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) 

   

(Capacity: 16 oz./0,47L) 

SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F/0°C)

 SPARK PLUG : 

NGK BPR6ES   

 

(GAP:  .010"/0.25mm) 

TORCH F6RTC

SUPPORT / HELP

If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation, maintenance or parts for your product:

 

•  Visit our website:  www.poulanpro.com
•  Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-849-1297

Summary of Contents for PPCRT14

Page 1: ...duct warranty OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL PPCRT14 REAR TINE TILLER ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website www poulanpro com WARNING Read this Manual and follow all Warn ings and Saf...

Page 2: ...governor settings or over speed the engine Starttheengineorswitchonthemotorcarefullyaccord ing to instructions and with feet away from the tines SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR POWERED WALK...

Page 3: ...tiller is to be stored for an extended period If the fuel tank has to be drained do this outdoors Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for safe loading unloading transport and storage of machine...

Page 4: ...SSCOVEREDLANDUNLESSTHEENGINE S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS IF ANY IF A SPARK ARRESTERISUSED ITSHOULDBEMAINTAINEDINEFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPER...

Page 5: ...ller has 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...

Page 6: ...rease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position carton_1 SHIFT ROD HANDLE ASSEMBLY Fig 2 HANDLE ASSEMBLY UP POSITION Fig 4 TIGHTEN HA...

Page 7: ...to the right and pull tiller out of carton CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best till...

Page 8: ...ALVE The fuel valve opens and closes the pas sage between the fuel tank and the carburetor DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines LEVELING SHIELD Le...

Page 9: ...and backward until are able to shift gears DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller...

Page 10: ...l Disconnectsparkplugwire Drain gasoline from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD Release the depth stake pin Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller Place depth stake pin in hole...

Page 11: ...OTTLE CONTROL ENGINE SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL FUEL VALVE RECOIL STARTER HANDLE SPARK PLUG ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline wit...

Page 12: ...urthergrowthofweeds and grass See Fig 15 TILLING HINTS CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handlingyourtiller startactualfielduse with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE Tilling i...

Page 13: ...oil level Check tine operation Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART SAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION EP 1 GREASE LUBRICAT...

Page 14: ...classification SJ SN Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller and catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug Tip til...

Page 15: ...first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Once a season lubricate the right hand gear case grease fitting with 1 oz of EP 1 grease...

Page 16: ...ill pull to one side Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber Fig 20 HANDLE HIGH POSITION HANDLE LOW POSITION HANDLE LOCK LEVER CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP Fig 21 TO REMOVE BELT GUARD Se...

Page 17: ...tain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to the transmission If the gap between the tines ex...

Page 18: ...arburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust ment should not be necessary IMPORTANT NEVERTAMPERWITHTHEENGINEGOVERNOR WHICHISFACTORYSETFORPROPERENGINESPEED OVER SPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FAC...

Page 19: ...y starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next se...

Page 20: ...ter in fuel 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 8 Clogged fuel tank 8 Remove fuel tank and clean 9 Spark plug wire loose 9 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 10 Dirty...

Page 21: ...u dans l essence 7 Vidangez l essence du r servoir et du carburateur et remplissez le r servoir avec l essence fra che 8 R servoir d essence bouch 8 Enlevez le r servoir d essence et nettoyez le 9 Fil...

Page 22: ...essence et le carburateur soient vides N utilisez jamais les produits sp ciaux pour nettoyer le mo teur et le carburateur dans le r servoir d essence L em ploi de ces produits pourrait causer des d g...

Page 23: ...urateur a t r gl l usine et ne devrait pas tre modifi IMPORTANT NE TOUCHEZ PAS LE REGULATEUR DE MOTEUR LE CONSTRUCTEUR DE L EQUIPEMENT QUI A MONTE LE MOTEUR DETERMINE LA VITESSE MAXIMUM HORS CHARGE A...

Page 24: ...s doit tre remplac e Pour conserver cette machine en bon fonctionnement il convient d inspecter les fraises du point de vue de l acuit de l usure et du gauchissement en particulier les fraises qui se...

Page 25: ...tchouc POUR ENLEVER LA ROUE Voir la Fig 21 Mettez des blocs sous la transmission pour viter le baseu lement de la motobineuse Enlevez le collier en pingle cheveux et l axe de chape de la roue Enlevez...

Page 26: ...auto Fig 19 AILETTES DE CY LIN DRE BO TIER DE SOUF FLE RIE TAMIS D AIR SI LEN CIEUX SILENCIEUX N utilisez pas la motobineuse sans silencieux Ne modifiez pas le syst me d chappement Un silencieux ou u...

Page 27: ...sur un terrain plat L huile se vidangera plus facilement si elle est chaude Utilisez un entonnoir pour viter l coulement d huile sur la motobineuse et recueillez l huile dans un r cipient ap pro pri E...

Page 28: ...l op rateur Pour conserver une garantie compl te l uti li sa teur doit maintenir la mo to bi neuse tel que pr cis dans ce manuel Quelques ajustements sont n cessaires p riodiquement pour maintenir co...

Page 29: ...s la section de R vision et R glages de ce manuel Si la motobineuse est surcharg e ou coinc e les boulons de cisaillement sont con us pour casser avant que des dommaqes internes surviennent la trans m...

Page 30: ...R LE R SERVOIR D ESSENCE Remplissez le r servoir d essence Remplissez le r servoir d es sen ce jusqu au fond de son goulot de rem plis sa ge N en mettez pas trop Utilisez de l essence sans plomb r gul...

Page 31: ...tion que vous voudriez virer faites attention que les pieds et les jambes ne sont pas pr s des fraises Quand vous avez fini de changer la direction rel chez la barre de commande d entra nement et bais...

Page 32: ...e de commande d entra nement contre la poi gn e pour commencer le d placement de motobineuse C EST DIFFICILE DE CHANGER LES VI TES SES Engagez subitement la barre de commande d entra nement et rel che...

Page 33: ...permet et neutralise le circuit d allumage SOUPAPE DE CARBURANT La soupape de carburant ouvre et ferme le passage entre le r servoir de carburant et le carburateur COMMANDE DES GAZ permet de commander...

Page 34: ...obineuse la droite et enlevez la motobineuse du carton VERIFIER LA PRESSION DE PNEU Les pneus ont t surgonfl s l usine pour l exp dition La pression doit tre la m me pour les deux pneus pour obtenir l...

Page 35: ...E DE LA POIGN E EN POSITION HAUTE Fig 4 SERREZ LE LEVIER DE VERROU DE POIGN E POUR TENIR DESSERREZ LE LEVIER DE VERROU DE POIGN E POUR D PLACER Fig 3 VERROU DE POIGN E ENSEMBLE DE LA POIGN E ENCOCHE D...

Page 36: ...Couteau tout usage 1 Coupeur de fil 1 Tournevis 1 Manom tre pneu 1 Pince 1 Cl de 9 16 2 Cl s de 7 16 2 Cl s de 1 2 POSITION D OPERATEUR Voir la Fig 1 Quand on utilise l expression droite ou gauche l...

Page 37: ...ouvez pas r soudre contactez le centre d entretien autoris le plus proche Vous y trouverez les techniciens qualifi s et les outils appropri s pour l entretien et la r paration de cette machine Veuille...

Page 38: ...ir de carburant doit tre vid le faire l ext rieur Suivre les recommandations du fabricant concernant la s curit du chargement du d chargement du transport et de l entreposage de la machine IMPORTANT A...

Page 39: ...ier les param tres du r gulateur de vitesse du moteur ni emballer le moteur D marrer la machine ou allumer le moteur en suivant at tentivement les instructions et en tenant les pieds l cart des dents...

Page 40: ...RAISE ARRI RE Portez toujours des lunettes de s curit lors de l utilisation Visitez notre site web www poulanpro com AVERTISSEMENT Lisez soigneusement le man uel suivez tous les aver tis se ments et l...

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