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Section 3 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

 

 

3.3.2.  ADD LUBRICATION TO CHAIN CASE: To 
add grease, remove the filler plug located just 
forward of the pulley shaft on the right hand side. 
See Figure 10. Add Snapper Part No. 2-9577 
Benalene 900 grease (4 oz. Bottle) as needed to 
bring level up to bottom edge of the check plug 
opening. The total capacity of the case is about 48 
ounces. DO NOT exceed this amount. Reinstall 
check plugs after checking. NOTE: Also available 
Snapper Part No. 2-9296 Benalene 900 grease (32 
oz. Bottle). 

 

 

FIGURE 10 

 
3.4 TILLER 

TINES 

Your Snapper Tiller has right hand and left hand tines. 
Replace both tines if blades become bent or are badly 
worn or otherwise damaged. Use correct Snapper 
replacement tines. The tines are secured to the tine shaft 
with a shear bolt, Part No. 2-8725 and Lock Nut Part No. 
9-0222 on each side. NOTE: Two extra nuts and two 
bolts come with tiller. Keep spares on hand in case a bolt 
shears off or becomes lost while tilling. See Figure 11. 
DO NOT over tighten these shear bolts as this will cause 
premature failure. (Recommended torque is 5 to 8 foot 
pounds maximum). NOTE: Failure to use the correct 
shear bolts could result in serious damage to your Tiller. 
Use only the genuine Snapper replacement bolts and 
lock nuts specified above. These bolts are designed to 
shear at a specific stress to prevent damage. DO NOT 
use substitutes! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

FIGURE 11 

 
3.5 

BELT ADJUSTMENT - REPLACEMENT 

STEP 1: 

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT: From the 

right side under the fuel tank, measure the length of the 
idler pulley spring at the end of the control cable in a 
relaxed position. Then move wheel and tine control bail up 
to the handle bar and measure the extended length of the 
spring. When properly adjusted, the spring will extend 1/4” 
to 1/2”. See Figure 12. To adjust, loosen and reposition 
the two jam nuts on the threaded end of cable located on 
the dash panel. Move jam nuts toward the end of 
threaded end of cable for more tension. Move jam nuts in 
a direction away from the end of threaded end of cable for 
less tension. See Figure 13. After adjustment, retighten 
both jam nuts against dash panel. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FIGURE 12 

 

 

CHAIN 
CASE 

RIGHT 
HAND 
WHEEL 

MAIN CASE 
FILL PLUG 

SHEAR BOLT 
(TORQUE TO 
8 FT. LBS.) 

LOCK NUT 

TINE 
ASSEMBLY 

 

BELT 

Summary of Contents for EICFR5004B

Page 1: ...termediate Size Model C Counter Rotating Tines F Forward Rotating Tines R Rear Tine Type Model Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Before operating your TILLER read this manual carefully and pay pa...

Page 2: ...d traction 5 Fill fuel tank outdoors and replace fuel cap before starting engine Use approved fuel container DO NOT smoke near open fuel container DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is runni...

Page 3: ...Transmission Positions 7 Pre Start Checklist 7 Starting Stopping 7 Handlebar Adjustment 8 Transporting 8 Tilling Procedure 8 SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 9 11 Service Parts Assistance 9 Standing Tille...

Page 4: ...owner s manual Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference Refer to Figure 1 above for location of controls and other essential components HANDLEBAR WHEEL TINE CONTR...

Page 5: ...erator to read operator s manual and observe all labels and safety instructions before operating tiller STARTING PROCEDURE Describes procedure for starting tiller WARNING Advises operator of the dange...

Page 6: ...RE Represents the year of manufacture of machine SNAPPER Manufacturers name of the product ATTENTION Describes procedure for engine lubrication check WHEEL TINE CONTROL Describes operational shifting...

Page 7: ...sure all are in proper position and securely tightened 2 2 5 FILL FUEL TANK where fumes will be safely dissipated Refer to engine manual for fuel specifications 2 3 STARTING STOPPING Know beforehand h...

Page 8: ...DEPTH BAR downward into notch setting that allows the tines to clear the ground surface Place the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in FWD or REV Pull the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL back against the handleb...

Page 9: ...the engine cool and away from ignition sources If the Tiller is stored on end for any length of time check it frequently for signs of fuel and or oil leakage Use approved fuel container DO NOT smoke n...

Page 10: ...as this will cause premature failure Recommended torque is 5 to 8 foot pounds maximum NOTE Failure to use the correct shear bolts could result in serious damage to your Tiller Use only the genuine Sn...

Page 11: ...riod some grease may seep through upper bearing races STEP 3 Remove both wheels and grease wheel shafts Reinstall wheels Remove both tines and grease tine shafts Reinstall tines Grease these shafts wh...

Page 12: ...ginal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machine...

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Page 20: ...REAR TINE TILLER SERIES 4 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm COPYRIGHT 2000 SNAP...

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