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IMPORTANT MANUAL
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL:
FT900
FRONT TINE TILLER
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL: WARNING: FT900 Read this Man u al and follow all Warn- ings and Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult in serious in ju ry. FRONT TINE TILLER ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION Visit our website: www.poulan-pro.com...
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Page 2: Preparation
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers TRAINING • Keep children and pets away. • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the to till too deep at too fast a rate. -
Page 3: Table Des Matières
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) and using your tiller. Unleaded Regular • Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age” Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) sections of this Manual. -
Page 4: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has 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 hard ware you assemble must be tight ened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. -
Page 5: Handle Height
ASSEMBLY INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 2) (See Fig. 1) • Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves sta ples when handling or disposing of with stake spring down. -
Page 6: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. - Page 7 OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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Page 8: Before Starting Engine
OPERATION AROUND TOWN CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top • Disconnect spark plug wire. of fuel tank to prevent spills and to • Drain fuel tank. allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline • Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage. is ac ci den tal ly spilled, move machine BEFORE STARTING ENGINE away from area of spill. - Page 9 OPERATION Fuel Valve Spark Plug Throttle Control Choke Con trol Recoil Starter Engine Switch Fig. 7 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Fig. 8 Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling. • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes.
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Page 10: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have Tine Control been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must main tain tiller as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to Engine properly maintain your tiller. -
Page 11: Engine Lubrication
MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. -
Page 12: Spark Plug
MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 13) Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- Your engine is air cooled. For proper en gine performance son or after every 25 hours of use, whichever comes first. and long life keep your engine clean. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT •... -
Page 13: Service & Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER MID-WIDTH TILLING (See Fig. 16) • Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “C” in tine TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. - Page 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL CHECK “ON” POSITION TO REPLACE V-BELT (See Fig. 20) • With tine control “ON” (held down to handle) push down Replace V-belt if it has stretched considerably or if it has on handle to raise tines off the ground. cracks or frayed edges.
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Page 15: Storage
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing CYLINDER(S) -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. -
Page 17: Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and work man ship. For a period of one (1) 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. -
Page 18: Parts And Service
PARTS AND SERVICE This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. For Parts and service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297 •...