Poulan DRT875 User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUALMODEL:DRT875REAR TINE TILLERALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATIONVisit our website: www.poulan-pro.com WARNING:Read

10OPERATIONTILLING HINTS (See Fig. 15)CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller, start actual field use with throttle in slow positio

11• Do not lean on handle. This takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction. To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground, appl

12MAINTENANCEGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To re

13MAINTENANCEOIL FILLERPLUGOIL LEVELOIL DRAINPLUGFIG. 19Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment)

14MAINTENANCEFIG. 22MUFFLERDo not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create

15SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug.TILLERTO ADJ

16SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCABLE CLIPSCREWDRIVECONTROLCABLEEXTENSIONSPRINGENGINEPULLEYIDLERPULLEYTRANS MIS SION PULLEYLESS TEN SION5/8"MORETEN SIO

17SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS• To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending

18SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFIG. 30engine_art_78THROTTLE CONTROLCLAMP SCREWCASING AND WIREENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 30)The thrott

19STORAGEENGINE OILDrain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual).CYLINDER(S)• R

2• Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.• Keep children and pets away.• Do not ove

20TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operat

21LIMITED WARRANTYThe Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from de-fects in materials an

This product has been expertly en gi neered and carefully manu fac tured to rigid quality stan dards. As with all mechanical products, some adju

3CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil i

4TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.(1) Utility knife(1) Tire pressure gauge(

5ASSEMBLY• Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up” position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position.HANDLE

6ASSEMBLYSHIFTRODHAIRPINCLIPSHIFTLEVERINDICATORREMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE• Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See Fig. 7)• Tilt tille

7KNOW YOUR TILLERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize

8OPERATION00155HOW TO USE YOUR TILLERKnow how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.STOPPING (See Fig. 9)TI

9depth_stake_11OPERATIONTO TRANSPORTCAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire.