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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 

INTERMEDIATE 

REAR TINE TILLER 

SERIES 3 

 

MODEL 

IR5003B 

NIR5003B

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION 

 

I R 50 

03 B 

 

MODEL DESIGNATION 

ENGINE MODEL 

REAR TINE MODEL 

SERIES DESIGNATION 

 

ENGINE HP 

 

I – Intermediate Size Model 

50 – 5  HP Engine (Horse Power)  

3 - Series Designation 

B – Briggs Engine 

R – Rear Tine Type Model 

 

 

 

 
Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product!  Your Tiller was designed and built to provide long and satisfactory service.  
Study this manual carefully before operating the Tiller and pay particular attention to the Important Safety Instructions 
found herein.  Keep in mind that a Tiller, like any other mechanical device, can be potentially dangerous if used 
improperly.  Following the instructions in this and the engine manual will help you continue to enjoy the trouble-free 
operation expected of a SNAPPER. 

 

 
COPYRIGHT © 1999 
SNAPPER INC. 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

MANUAL No. 2-8701 (REV. 2, 5/18/99)

 

 

Summary of Contents for IR5003B

Page 1: ...SNAPPER product Your Tiller was designed and built to provide long and satisfactory service Study this manual carefully before operating the Tiller and pay particular attention to the Important Safet...

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: ...sion Positions 5 Pre Start Checklist 5 Starting Stopping 5 6 Handlebar Adjustment 6 Transporting 6 Tilling Procedure 6 7 SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS REPAIR 8 10 Service Parts Assistance 8 Standing Tiller On...

Page 4: ...ate engine 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...

Page 5: ...2 CHECK AIR CLEANER and service according to instructions in engine manual 2 2 3 CHECK EXTERNAL SURFACES and remove dirt and dust accumulation and clean tines as needed 2 2 4 CHECK GUARDS to make sur...

Page 6: ...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 li...

Page 7: ...ation of the tines FIGURE 8 2 7 1 TILLING HINTS Let the Tiller do the work DO NOT try to hold it back If forward motion ceases while tilling deep lift up slightly on the handle bar to resume moving fo...

Page 8: ...g front filler plug and standing Tiller on end See Figure 9 3 2 2 SERVICE NOTE Since a Tiller normally operates under extremely dusty or dirty conditions the air cleaner engine oil and cooling fins mu...

Page 9: ...n 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...

Page 10: ...grease wheel shafts Reinstall wheels Remove both tines and grease tine shafts Reinstall tines Grease these shafts when tiller is stored for long periods of time to prevent rust buildup Rust buildup wi...

Page 11: ...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: ...LLER SERIES 3 MODELS IR5003B NIR5003B WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm COPYRIGH...

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