IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: WARNING: Read this Owner's Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. PRRT65D REAR TINE TILLER ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 188904 11.25.03 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. Know how to stop 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 all persons, particularly small children, and pets.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Gasolina Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular • • Oil (API-SF-SJ): (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 30 (Above 40°F/4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 40°F/4°C) Spark Plug : (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) Champion RC12YC Read and observe the safety rules. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller. • Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Storage” sections of this Owner’s Manual.
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 hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY FRONT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) • CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up” position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position. HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP" POSITION IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES.
ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6) CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) • • • Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket. CONTROL BAR BRACKET Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. SHIFT ROD SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR HAIRPIN CLIP CONTROL BAR CLUTCH CABLE CONTROL BAR BRACKET FIG. 7 REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE • END OF CLUTCH CABLE • FIG. 6 • Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See Fig.
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.
OPERATION 00155 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. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine. STOPPING (See Fig. 9) TINES AND DRIVE • Release drive control bar to stop movement.
OPERATION • • Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines. When you have completed your turn-around, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to desired speed. To begin tilling, hold drive control bar against the handle. OIL LEVEL OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig.
OPERATION • • • • • • • Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected. Move shift lever indicator to “N” (neutral) position. Place throttle control in “FAST” position. Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to open position. Move choke control to choke position. Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). • Pull recoil starter handle quickly.
MAINTENANCE N YS EA SO OU RS RS 0H ER SERVICE DATES EV Y5 ER EV EV ER Y2 5H OU UR HO CH Y5 EA ER RE EV FO BE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE S US E MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.
MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.
MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 19) SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristledbrush. • Remove blower housing and clean as necessary. • Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff. 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER CLEVIS PIN 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 22 and 23) GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 23) • For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch when drive control bar is in “ENGAGED” position. This tension can be attained as follows: • Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25, and 26) • CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines. • A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. Most important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines. A tine this worn needs to be replaced.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, contact your nearest authorized service center/department TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 27) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual). CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE CORRECTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Dirty air cleaner. Water in fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Clogged fuel tank. Loose spark plug wire. Bad spark plug or improper gap. Carburetor out of adjustment. Oil soaked air filter. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Hard to start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Throttle control not set properly. Dirty air cleaner. Bad spark plug or improper gap. Stale or dirty fuel.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D HANDLE ASSEMBLY 8 6 2 30 12 13 33 2 10 14 11 41 27 15 27 1 29 37 21 16 37 4 20 26 24 19 18 11 17 23 31 Handle_assy_99_19 KEY NO. 1 2 4 6 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PART NO. 180634 9266R 159228 180678 71191008 8206H 4497H 81328 187497 109313X 109337X 72110608 109229X 73680600 19131611 109228X KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 21 180517X428 Handle 23 86777 Screw, Hex Washer Hd.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE 7 6 1 32 39 9 8 10 5 11 32 12 13 21 4 65 38 37 33 36 35 34 14 16 32 31 27 19 29 22 40 30 28 23 3 44 40 26 15 mainframe_left_17 KEY NO. PART NO.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 16 15 1 2 2 2 13 3 12 4 5 7 6 8 11 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NO. 185190 73970500 19111116 74760512 102332X 74760528 102173X 10040600 73220600 74760524 4497H 9 10 KEY PART NO. NO. 12 126875X 13 5015J 127259X 795R 15 -------- DESCRIPTION Bumper Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 Bracket, Reinforcement Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 Counter Weight, R.H.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D TRANSMISSION 12 10 16 9 7 6 4 5 27 3 2 60 25 24 18 23 22 30 19 20 48 14 8 5 21 18 9 13 15 11 29 40 18 32 38 37 28 44 31 34 18 18 41 42 33 37 39 49 43 53 35 36 50 52 25 24 53 44 transmission_19.5b KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D TINE SHIELD 1 4 3 13 10 14 6 2 7 29 5 8 10 30 18 9 28 14 12 11 10 12 11 23 24 23 27 25 11 33 32 12 11 16 10 12 1 23 26 12 11 24 29 22 21 20 19 15 16 tine_shield_16_in KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 PART NO. 73900500 161415X428 8393J 12000035 72140508 8394J 8392J 109230X 124289X428 180847 73220500 10040500 72110510 124311X 161414X428 73900400 72040410 KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D TINE ASSEMBLY 2 1 1 1 3 5 1 6 7 4 3 11 2 11 9 8 9 10 9 4 9 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4459J 132673 6554J 3146R 132727 73610600 10040600 Tine, Outer, L.H. Clevis Pin Tine, Inner, L.H. Retainer, Spring Zinc Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. Nut, Hex 3/8-24 Washer, Lock 3/8 tine_ipb_1 KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 8 9 10 11 74610616 4460J 132728 6555J Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 Tine, Outer, R.H. Assembly, Hub and Plate, R.H.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65D DECALS 1 2 4 14 13 6 5 7 11 9 KEY NO. 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 11 13 14 --- PART NO.
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 is subject to the following limitations and exclusions. 1.
PARTS AND SERVICE Your POULAN PRO product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS: 1. Consult your dealer/place of purchase. 2. Consult the yellow pages of your phone directory for the name of the nearest service dealer (under “saws” for Chain Saws or under “lawn mowers” for Trimmers, Brushcutters, and Blowers).
