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ASSEMBLY

SHIFT

ROD

HAIRPIN

CLIP

SHIFT

LEVER

INDICATOR

REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE

•  Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See 

Fig. 7)

• 

Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle.  Separate cardboard 

cover from leveling shield.

•  Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of 

carton.

CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7)

•  Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator.
•  Insert hairpin clip 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 hole in control bar  

bracket.

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  tilling performance.
•  Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm

2

).

HANDLE HEIGHT

• 

Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator.  

(See “TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT”  in the Service 

and Adjustments section of this manual).

 

 

 

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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