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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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FIG. 22

FORWARD MOTION
(INSIDE) V-BELT

ENGINE PULLEY

REVERSE
IDLER ARM

REVERSE
IDLER PULLEY

IDLER
ARM PIN

FIG. 21

FORWARD
IDLER PULLEY

REVERSE
IDLER
PULLEY

ENGINE PUL-
LEY

FRONT VIEW REFERENCE

REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT

FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT

TRANS MIS SION
PUL LEY

BELT GUARD
BOLT

BELT
GUIDE

REVERSE
IDLER PULLEY

IDLER
ARM PIN

ENGINE
PULLEY

REVERSE (OUTSIDE)
V-BELT

FORWARD IDLER
PUL LEY

REVERSE
IDLER PULLEY

ENGINE PULLEY

BELT GUIDE

TRANS MIS SION
PULLEY

BELT GUIDE

FORWARD
IDLER PULLEY

ENGINE

TO AD JUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment 
should not be necessary.  However, engine per for mance 
can be affected by dif fer enc es in fuel, tem per a ture, al ti tude 
or load.  If the carburetor does need ad just ment, contact 
your nearest authorized service center/de part ment

IMPORTANT:

  NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, 

WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. 

 

OVER SPEED ING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH 
SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS.  IF YOU THINK THE 
ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, 
CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/
DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIP MENT AND 
EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.

BELT REMOVAL

•      Remove reverse idler pulley from idler arm.
•      Remove reverse (outside) V-belt.
•         Remove forward (inside) V-belt from transmission pul ley 

fi rst and then from engine pulley.

BELT REPLACEMENT 

•      Install new forward (inside) V-belt to engine pulley fi rst 

then to transmission pulley.  Be sure belt is positioned 
on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides 
and rests on idler pulley.

•         Before installing reverse (outside) V-belt, turn belt “in side 

out”.  Twist so wide, fl at surface of belt is to inside.

•         Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and re as semble 

idler to idler arm.  Tighten securely.  Be sure belt is 
between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin.

•      Install belt to outside groove of transmission pulley.  Be 

sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside 
groove of engine pulley.

CHECK TINE  OPERATION

•      See  “TINE  OPERATION  CHECK”  in  this  section  of 

manual.

REPLACE BELT GUARD

Summary of Contents for PPFT55

Page 1: ...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 MANUAL...

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: ...LD 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...

Page 4: ...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 make assembly e...

Page 5: ...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 18X1 TILLER HANDLE HANDLE PANEL NUT LOCK WASHER HEX BOLT 5 1...

Page 6: ...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 the...

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: ...alent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service cl...

Page 12: ...n or after every 50 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will no...

Page 13: ...With tine control ON held down to handle push down on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should rotate forward If tines do not rotate in...

Page 14: ...NGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACTYOURNEARESTAUTHORIZEDSERVICECENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPM...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...18 13 532 18 08 47 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 532 40 51 09 Panel Handle 16 532 16 63 77 Handle R H 18 532 16 68 68 Cable Control Tine 19...

Page 18: ...77 Screw Hex Washer Hd Slotted Thd Cutting 10 24 x 1 2 Type D 4 874 61 08 12 Bolt Hex 1 2 20 x 3 4 5 873 68 06 00 Nut Hex Lock 3 8 16 6 819 13 13 16 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 7 532 00 20 09 Pulley...

Page 19: ...03 26 Pin Clevis 11 874 78 06 28 Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 13 532 14 92 09 Support Depth Stake L H KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 532 12 47 24 Spring Stake 16 532 12 11 17 Bolt Shoulder 17 532 00 91...

Page 20: ...EMBLY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 69 26 Tine Outer R H 2 532 12 46 60 Retainer Spring 3 532 15 69 24 Tine Inner R H 4 532 15 69 23 Tine Inner L H 5 532 15 69 25 Tine Outer L H 6 532 00 49 29 P...

Page 21: ...gine 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 1 874 76 05 24 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Gr 2 2 874 78 06 52 Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 x 3 1...

Page 22: ...everse 4 532 18 99 36 Decal Reverse Tine Control 5 532 12 04 13 Decal Hand Placement 6 532 40 36 89 Decal Eng Tiller 7 532 19 48 08 Decal OHV 8 532 16 22 15 Decal Tine Shield Wrng Dom 9 532 15 73 81 D...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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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