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manual abstract
Study this manual carefully before operating the Tiller and pay particular attention to the Important Safety Instructions below. Keep in mind that a Tiller, like any other mechanical device, can be potentially dangerous if used imprudently. Following the instructions in this and the engine manual will help you continue to enjoy the trouble-free operation expected of a SNAPPER. A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A Warning: This tilling machine is capable of causing personal injury! Failure to observe the following instructions could result in serious injury to the operator or persons in the operational area. Carefully read these instructions and be sure to question your Snapper Dealer if in doubt about anything. Should the Dealer not answer to your satisfaction, write or call the Snapper Customer Service Department at McDonough, Ga., 30253 (Phone 404-957-9141). 1. Become thoroughly familiar with all controls and learn how to stop tine rotation quickly in preparation for emergencies. 2. Never allow children or immature, uncoordinated or inexperienced persons to operate your tiller. 3. Keep everyone safely away from the area being tilled. 4. Be especially watchful for children and pets darting into the area while operating. 5. Wear protective clothing and appropriate shoes to provide best footing on uneven terrain. 6. Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs must not be allowed to operate your tiller. 7. Stay alert, give complete and undivided attention to the job on hand. 8. Fill fuel tank only when engine is stopped and not hot. Fill outside where fumes can be safely dissipated. 9. Make sure clutch is disengaged before attempting to start. 10. Keep feet, hands and clothing safely away from tines at all times. 11. Disengage the tines and stop the engine before making any adjustments, attempting to clean or clear tines, or leaving the operator’s position even momentarily! 12. Remember to avoid operating the engine in any enclosed area where deadly exhaust fumes could accumulate. 1-4418(8/82) (over) INTRODUCTION This manual covers the recommended operating procedures and routine service requirements for the Snapper model R5000 rear tine tiller. Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner’s manual. Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating your tiller. Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start up. PRE-START CHECK LIST CHECK ENGINE OIL and bring level up to full (refer to engine manual for oil specifications). CHECK AIR CLEANER and service according to instructions in Engine Manual. CHECK EXTERNAL SURFACES and remove dirt, dust accumulation and clean tines as needed. CHECK GUARDS to make sure all are in proper position and securely tightened. FILL FUEL TANK where fumes will be safely dissipated. Refer to engine manual for fuel specifications. STARTING-STOPPING The driving wheels and tines are engaged by moving the CLUTCH CONTROL up to the handle bar. Before attempting to start the engine, check to make sure the CLUTCH CONTROL is in disengaged position away from the handle bar. The engine starting-stopping control is locate on the front left side of the engine. Operate engine as follows: STEP 1: On cold start, move the engine control all the way forward to FAST position. STEP 2: Pull rope starter out in smooth steady motion until engine runs. Guide rope starter handle back to engine rather than allowing it to snap back. STEP 3: Allow brief warm up period then move engine control rearward out of full forward (choke) position to desired speed setting. STEP 3: To stop engine, move engine control rearward to STOP position. I FIG. 2 - ENGiNE STOP-START CONTROL FIG. 3 - TRACTION & TINE CLUTCH CONTROL FIG. 4 - SKID ARM (DEPTH LEVER) 2 HANDLE BAR ADJUSTMENT Horizontal positioning of the handle bar is changed from center position to two horizontal positions on either side as follows: Raise the horizontal position lever and swing the handle bar to desired .position, align notch and release the lever. Refer to figure 6. The handle bar is also adjustable vertically for your comfort. This adjustment requires a 5/8" box or open end wrench. To adjust vertical height, loosen the two lower bolts on the handle pivot bracket, reposition the bar to the desired height then securely tighten the two bolts. Refer to figure 6. TRANSPORTING TO SITE To avoid gouging the lawn or pavement while transporting, raise the tines to clear the surface by setting the skid arm in the lowest position. Do this with the CLUTCH CONTROL released. To reset the skid arm lift the rear of the tiller to take weight off the skid arm then pull the skid arm handle rearward and push down and reposition in the desired notch. Shift into the higher forward speeds then pull CLUTCH CONTROL back to the handle bar to tra...