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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL:

DRT900

REAR TINE TILLER

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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WARNING:

Read this Man u al and follow all Warnings 

and Safety Instructions.  Fail ure to do so 

can re sult in serious  in ju ry.

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433154

                                                               

01.13.10 CL

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 433154

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: ...ne 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 local laws if...

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 C...

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: ...ers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig DRAG STAKE Controls...

Page 8: ...tile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller Fig 9 depth_stake_2 TILLING See Fig 12 Release depth stake pin Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place depth stak...

Page 9: ...tion you should change oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in the Mainte nance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual TURNING Release the dr...

Page 10: ...NE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and...

Page 11: ...in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 16 Do not lean on handle this takes weight off the wheels reduces traction and may cause the tiller to skip over the ground A...

Page 12: ...ne operation Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil...

Page 13: ...ti viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 40 F 4 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil a...

Page 14: ...1 Grease CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not recommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the tra...

Page 15: ...om 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...

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 AD...

Page 17: ...differentmode is desired then the bolted tine and hub assemblies should be switched back to their original side so that the tine edge with the least wear will be used Fig 27 TINE REPLACEMENT See Figs...

Page 18: ...hrottle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this position Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetorhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjustment should not be ne...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...een 10 Clean engine air screen 11 Dirty clogged muffler 11 Clean replace muffler 12 Carburetor out of adjustment 12 Make necessary adjustments 13 Poor compression 13 Contact an authorized service cent...

Page 21: ...s used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and main...

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 PoulanProprovidespartsandservicethroughitsauthor...

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