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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

 
 

 

FIGURE 5 

 
Step 3:  
Move ENGINE SPEED CONTROL to FAST 
position. 
 
Step 4:
 Move to the right side of Tiller and place your 
foot on top of the right wheel (See starting procedure 
decal located on top of the tine cover), hold handle bar, 
then pull the ROPE STARTER HANDLE in smooth, 
steady motion until the engine starts. To prolong the life 
of the rope, guide the handle back to the engine rather 
than allowing it to snap back. 
 
Step 5:  Allow a brief warm-up period, then move the 
CHOKE CONTROL rearward to RUN POSITION and the 
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL to the desired speed 
setting.  Refer to the tilling procedure column on this 
page. 
 
Step 6:  To STOP the engine, pull the ENGINE SPEED 
CONTROL on engine rearward into OFF position. 
 
2.5  HANDLE BAR ADJUSTMENT 
Remove retaining screw and nut from handle bar 
bracket. Adjust handle bar “UP” or “DOWN” as required. 
Reinstall screw and nut. See Figure 6.  
 

 

 

FIGURE 6 

 

2.6 TRANSPORTING 

2.6.1 FORWARD/REVERSE: To transport the 
Tiller to a new tilling site using its own power, raise 
the tines to clear lawn and paved surfaces to 
prevent gouging. Release the WHEEL and TINE 
CONTROL BAIL and lift the rear of the Tiller to take 
the weight off the DEPTH BAR (see Figure 7), then 
push the 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 handlebar to engage the 
wheel drive and transport the unit. 

 

2.6.2  To transport the Tiller to a new tilling site by 
pushing it, place the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT 
LEVER in the NEUTRAL position, and with the bail 
released, push the unit with the handle bar. The 
Tiller may be pushed with the engine running or 
shut off. 

 

FIGURE 7 

 
2.7 TILLING 

PROCEDURE 

Tines are engaged ONLY when the WHEEL and TINE 
SHIFT LEVER is in the FWD & FWD TIL or FWD & REV 
TIL position and the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL is 
held against the handle bar. 
 
STEP 1: Set HANDLE BAR in desired position before 
beginning operation. 
STEP 2: Set DEPTH BAR to desired position. Highest 
position is deepest depth. See Figure 7. 
STEP 3: 

Move the ENGINE SPEED CONTROL to 

desired setting. 
STEP 4: To start TILLING action, move the WHEEL and 
TINE SHIFT LEVER to the FWD & FWD TIL or FWD 
REV TIL position.  
STEP 5: Engage the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL. 
Machine will start forward movement and tilling. 
 
IMPORTANT: To STOP forward movement and tine 
rotation, release the wheel and tine control. 
 

PUSH FORWARD 
TO CHOKE 

CHOKE 
LEVER 

LOW 

MEDIUM 

HIGH 

REMOVE 
SCREW TO 
ADJUST 
HANDLEBAR 

HANDLE 
BRACKET 

ADJUST UP OR 
DOWN TO 
DESIRED 
TILLING DEPTH 

DEEP 
TILL 

SHALLOW 
TILL 

PULL SPRING 
BACK TO 
RELEASE 
TENSION 

DEPTH 
BAR 

Summary of Contents for ICFR5004B

Page 1: ...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 particular attention to t...

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: ...ositions 5 Pre Start Checklist 5 Starting Stopping 5 6 Handlebar Adjustment 6 Transporting 6 Tilling Procedure 6 SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 7 9 Service Parts Assistance 7 Standing Tiller On End 7 Ti...

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: ...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 6: ...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 7: ...he 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 ne...

Page 8: ...uld 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...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...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 18: ...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 1999 SNAPP...

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