User manual POULAN PRO PRRT65A

[. . . ] IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OWNERS MANUAL MODEL: PRRT65A REAR TINE TILLER Read the Owners Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. WARNING: Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation 175680 Rev. 1 8. 21. 01 TR Printed in U. S. A. SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS TRAINING · Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. [. . . ] A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. LUBRICATION CHART * THROTTLE CONTROL ** ENGINE *** RH GEAR CASE GREASE FITTING * DEPTH STAKE PIN * LEVELING SHIELD HINGES * IDLER BRACKET * WHEEL HUB BEFORE EACH USE · · · Check engine oil level. Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART") . * SAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL ** REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION *** EP #1 GREASE 11 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF-SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SAE 30 10W-30 / 5W-30 -20° °F °C -30° 0° -20° -10° 30° 40° 4° 10° 60° 20° 80° 30° 100° 40° AIR FILTER (See Fig. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER · Remove foam pre-cleaner from air cleaner cover. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE · Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor. · Reinstall cartridge, cover with pre-cleaner and secure with screw. IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE. COVER KNOB COVER FOAM PRECLEANER TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG. 16 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc. ) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-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 after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. · Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container. · After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. See "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in the Operation section of this manual. OIL DRAIN PLUG AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE BASE FIG. · Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage free of dirt and chaff. OIL LEVEL OIL FILLER PLUG FIG. 17 12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN TRANSMISSION Once a season, lubricate the right hand side gear case grease fitting with 1 oz. 19 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 transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. [. . . ] 1 inch = 25. 4 mm 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A DECALS 1 2 4 14 13 11 6 5 7 9 KEY NO. 173196 176306 136942 110614X 102180X 162384 120076X 173538 173698 173248 175680 175681 DESCRIPTION Decal, Logo, CNTRL PNL Decal, Logo, Belt Guard Decal, Instruction, Tilling Decal, Hand Placement Decal, Shift Indicator Decal, Caution Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines Decal, Rewind Decal, B&S Tank Decal, B&S Air Cleaner Manual, Owner's (English) Manual, Owner's (French) 25 SERVICE NOTES 26 LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof. [. . . ]