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Part No. 1716747SM

WARNING INSTRUCTIONS 

Hood Decal

Part No. 1716800SM

WARNING

Belt Cover Decal

Part No. 1716840SM

TINES DANGER

Hood Flap Decal

SAFETY DECALS

This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry 
leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.

Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operated 
this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this important information 
while you are operating the unit.

These important safety labels are illustrated below, and are shown here to help familiarize you with the location and content of the 
safety messages you will see as you perform normal tilling operations. Please review these labels now. If you have any questions 
regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions, reread the complete safety instruction text on the preceding pages, 
or contact your local dealer.

Should any of the safety labels become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the use of your tiller, 
please use the part number information provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer.

The safety labels are easily applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment. Follow 
the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation of your rototiller.

Part No. 1716839SM

FREE HAND HERE

Bumper Guard Decal

PLACE FREE

HAND HERE

Safety Rules

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Summary of Contents for 6016 RT

Page 1: ...tion 1695577 6016RT 8 5 TP Rear Tine Tiller 1695583 6016RT 8 5 TP Rear Tine Tiller 1695767 7016RT 9 0 TP Rear Tine Tiller 1695923 7016RT 9 0 TP Rear Tine Tiller Rear Tine Tiller 1737349 Revision B N o...

Page 2: ...2 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 3: ...ard Reverse Belt Engine Maintenance Check or Fill Engine Crankcase Check Tiller Transmission Grease Check Tire Pressure Lubrication Clean Tine Axle Shaft STORAGE Prepare for Storage TROUBLESHOOTING Tr...

Page 4: ...hen operating the tiller Always wear sturdy footwear Never wear sandals sneakers or open shoes and never operate the tiller with bare feet Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving pa...

Page 5: ...om the tines STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation by hand s NGINE will be hot from operation Do not touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result s F the...

Page 6: ...p familiarize you with the location and content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal tilling operations Please review these labels now If you have any questions regarding their me...

Page 7: ...6 nuts FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE 1 Add oil according to engine manual Do not over ll Use a clean high quality detergent oil Container must be marked A P I Service SF SJ Use no special additives with recom...

Page 8: ...control lever detent pin forward reverse cable recoil start serial number plate wheel lock pin belt guard reverse drive safety control lever depth regulator lever bumper guard Features N o t f o r R...

Page 9: ...pe out rapidly and allow rope to return normally 5 When engine starts gradually move choke lever to no choke position and increase throttle speed RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE Restarting an engine that is...

Page 10: ...vance at any time by putting slight downward pressure on the handlebars You can stop the tiller by releasing the drive safety control levers to the neutral position TEMPERATUREOFMUFFLERANDNEARBYAREAS...

Page 11: ...TILLER IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION WARNING CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE BOTH FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS AT THE SAME TIME THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE ONLY TO INTRODUCE THE CONTROLS DO...

Page 12: ...st handlebar height The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator height and the depth of tilling To adjust handlebar height SEE FIGURE 3 1 Unscrew nuts and remove top and bottom bolts on eac...

Page 13: ...gulator bracket and replace detent pin Depth Regulator Lever Down Shallower tilling Place the detent pin in the top hole of the depth regulator lever for shallowest tilling Depth Regulator Lever Up De...

Page 14: ...LOG or jam the TINEs RevERSE THE TILLER TO UNWIND vEGETATION Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam or you strike a foreign object With drive control levers in neutral position...

Page 15: ...n top running condition will prolong its life and help you obtain optimum performance Please read this normal care schedule and note the recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your...

Page 16: ...elt should be up away from pulley thread belt up from bottom place belt around transmission pulley in groove place belt under reverse belt guides gently pull engine recoil rope while forcing the belt...

Page 17: ...level before starting engine Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use CHECK TILLER TRANSMISSION GREASE Check the grease level annually To check the grease level 1 Move tiller to leve...

Page 18: ...er to prevent fuel from gumming up during extended storage period 3 While engine is still warm drain the oil from the engine Re ll with fresh oil of the recommended grade 4 Clean external surfaces eng...

Page 19: ...els turn tiller does not move s DD gas to gas tank s ONNECT spark plug wire to spark plug s 4HROTTLE must be positioned at choke for a cold start s LEAN or replace air cleaner s rain old fuel and repl...

Page 20: ...guide turn engine off and allow to cool disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug release drive safety control levers to neutral position remove belt guard adjust tabs of reverse belt guid...

Page 21: ...als show all of the product s components in exploded views 3D illustrations which show the relationship of parts and how they go together as well as part numbers and quantities used Important assembly...

Page 22: ...ranty service is requested the manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine warranty eligibility ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenie...

Page 23: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 24: ...tton Power Products Group L L C Copyright 2011 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All Rights Reserved www BRIGGSandSTRATTON com www snapper com www simplicitymfg com N o t f o r R e p r o d...

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