Snapper ICFR5004B, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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Section 3 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
3.1 SERVICE PARTS & ASSISTANCE
To retain the original quality of your Tiller, use only
genuine SNAPPER replacement parts. Specify the
model and serial number as found on the nameplate of
your Tiller when contacting your SNAPPER Dealer for
parts or service assistance.
3.2 STANDING THE TILLER ON END
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance,
service, or repairs, stop tines and engine, always
remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from
spark plug. NEVER stand Tiller on end with the
engine running! Allow engine to cool for at least ten
minutes before draining or refilling fuel. Wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting engine. If the fuel tank is
over half full when the Tiller is placed on end, gasoline
may leak from the carburetor vent hole and drip down
the outside surface of the engine creating a potential
FIRE HAZARD! Gasoline may also leak unnoticed
into the engine cylinder and wash away lubricating
oil causing engine damage. Take all necessary
precautions to prevent fuel leakage BEFORE
standing the Tiller on end. Any draining of fuel must be
done outside with 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 near open fuel container. DO NOT drain or
fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running. DO
NOT run engine indoors.
3.2.1 ENGINE SERVICE: Refer to the engine
owner’s manual for details. Engine oil is drained by
removing front filler plug and standing Tiller on end.
See Figure 8.
3.2.2 SERVICE NOTE: Since a Tiller normally
operates under extremely dusty or dirty conditions,
the air cleaner, engine oil and cooling fins must be
serviced as specified in the engine manual at
frequent intervals. The Tiller itself should be
serviced as follows:
FIGURE 8
3.3 TILLER
LUBRICATION
3.3.1. CHECK LUBRICATION IN CHAIN CASE:
Check the level of the grease in the chain case at
the beginning of each tilling season. Remove
clevis pin and cotter pin that secures left hand
tire/wheel to axle. Remove wheel. Check grease
level by removing the plastic plug located beside
the axle shaft on the lower left hand side. See
Figure 9. The level should be up to the edge of the
opening.
FIGURE 9
OIL
DRAIN
PLUG
STAND
TILLER ON
END TO
DRAIN
ENGINE OIL
GREASE CHECK PLUG
(REMOVE TO CHECK
GREASE LEVEL)
REMOVE L.H.
TIRE/WHEEL
ASSEMBLY
PROPER
GREASE
LEVEL