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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. 20)

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. 20

Fig. 21

HANDLE 

(LOW POSITION)

HANDLE LOCK

LEVER

HANDLE

(HIGH POSITION)

Fig. 22

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. 22)

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.

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control 

devices and systems, which are being done at the cus tom-

 ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine 

repair establishment or individual.  Warranty repairs must 

be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's 

service outlet.

IMPORTANT:

 

NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE 

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE 

SPEED.  OVERSPEEDING 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 EQUIPMENT AND 

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

TIRE CARE

CAUTION:  When mounting tires, un-

 less beads are seated, over in fla 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. 21)

•  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.

CLEVIS PIN

HAIRPIN CLIP

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Pro PRRT900

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

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: ...ustion 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 lo...

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...

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: ...dards of the American National Standards Institute CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines LEVELING SH...

Page 8: ...le of depth stake to lock in position Place shift lever indicator in tilling position Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will both turn TRANSPORT...

Page 9: ...RELEASED POSITION LOCKED POSITION Fig 11 Move throttle control to FAST position for deep tilling To cultivate throttle control can be set at any desired speed depending on how fast or slow you wish to...

Page 10: ...nstructionsforadditional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Fig 13 TO START ENGINE See Fig 13 CAUTION KEEP TINE CONTROL IN OFF P...

Page 11: ...h easier if you leave a row untilled between passes Then go back between tilled rows See Fig 14 There are two reasons for doing this First wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about faces Seco...

Page 12: ...ture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check tine operation Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART L...

Page 13: ...l s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased...

Page 14: ...n Blower Housing SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea son or after every 25 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECI...

Page 15: ...t Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure ENGINE Maintenance repair orreplacementoftheemissioncontrol devices and systems which are being done at the custom ers expense may be performed by any...

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 ADJ...

Page 17: ...Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above TRANSMISSION TINE TINE 3 1 2 MAX Fig 26 SHARP EDGE HAIRPIN CLIP SHARP EDGES SHARP EDGE SHARP EDGE SHARP EDGE COUNTER TINE ROTATION TINE REPLACEMENT...

Page 18: ...eplace 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 bo...

Page 19: ...clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor 6 Stale or dirty fuel 6 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 7 Water in fuel 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fre...

Page 20: ...20 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 21: ...structions 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 of the product...

Page 22: ...I D Number b Description 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 PoulanProprovidespartsandservicethroughitsauthori...

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