Poulan Pro HDF900 FRONT TINE TILLER - Manuel (Page 14)

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 20)
WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug to prevent starting while
checking tine operation.
For proper tine operation, tine control lever must be against
control body and all slack removed from inner wire of
control cable when control is in the “OFF” (up) position.
If lever and cable are loose, loosen cable clip at lower
end of cable. Pull up on cable to remove slack, without
extending spring on end of cable, and retighten cable clip.
FINAL CHECK “OFF” POSITION
• With tine control “OFF” (up), push down on handle to
raise tines off the ground.
• Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines.
Tines should not rotate.
• If tines rotate, inner wire of control cable is too tight
which is extending lower spring and engaging tines.
Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough
to relieve spring tension. Tighten cable clip.
• Recheck in “OFF” position and adjust if necessary.
FINAL CHECK “ON” POSITION
• With tine control “ON” (held down to handle) push
down on handle to raise tines off the ground.
• Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines.
Tines should rotate forward.
• If tines do not rotate, inner wire of control cable is too
loose. Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove
slack and retighten clip.
• Recheck in “ON” position and adjust if necessary.
NOTE: IF “ON” POSITION CHECK REQUIRED ADJUST-
MENT, RE CHECK “OFF” POSITION ADJUSTMENT TO
INSURE TINES DO NOT ROTATE WHEN CONTROL IS
“OFF” (UP).
CABLE CLIP
TINE CON TROL CABLE
Fig. 20
FORWARD TINE
CONTROL
“ON” (DOWN)
POSITION
FORWARD
TINE CONTROL
“OFF” (UP)
POSITION