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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

2.1 BEFORE 

OPERATING: 

Be thoroughly familiar with the operation of ALL controls and 
how to use them BEFORE operating your Tiller. 
Transmission shifting is done by shifting the WHEEL and 
TINE SHIFT LEVER into the desired position. See Figure 3. 
 
2.1.1
  TRANSMISSION POSITIONS: The tiller has five 
different transmission positions. They are as viewed from 
the operator’s position, viewed from the left to right as 
follows: 
1.
  FWD & FWD TIL - (Forward Rotating Wheels and 
Forward Rotating Tines are engaged). 
2.  FWD & REV TIL - (Forward Rotating Wheels and 
Reverse Rotating Tines are engaged). 
3.  FWD - (Forward Rotating Wheels are engaged). 
4.  NEU - (Wheels and Tines are disengaged). 
5.  REV - (Reverse Rotating Wheels). 
 
2.2 PRE-START 

CHECKLIST 

Make the following checks and perform services as required 
before each start up. NOTE: Before checking oil level place 
2x4 piece of wood under both wheels to level engine. 
2.2.1  CHECK ENGINE OIL and bring level up to full. (Refer 
to engine manual for oil specifications). 
2.2.2 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 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 how to stop the tines, wheel drive and 
engine in preparation for possible emergencies. The engine 
is stopped by pulling the engine SPEED CONTROL to the 
rear to OFF. See Figure 2. 
 

 

 

FIGURE 2 

When the wheel and tine control is activated, the tines 
rotate in a rearward or forward direction. With the engine 
running, shift into the desired transmission position and 
pull the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL against the 
handle bar to start wheel or wheel and tine rotation. 
Wheel or wheel and tine rotation is STOPPED by 
releasing the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL.  When 
the bail is released, rotation should STOP even with the 
WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in an engaged 
position. See Figures 3 and 4. 
 

 

FIGURE 3 

 

 

FIGURE 4 

 
2.4  ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE 
Step 1: 
Place the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in 
the NEUTRAL position and make sure the WHEEL and 
TINE CONTROL BAIL is in the released position. 
 
Step 2:  For cold starts, move the CHOKE CONTROL 
on the engine forward into CHOKE position.  
See Figure 5. 
 
 

STOP 

ENGINE SPEED 
CONTROL 

WHEEL & TINE CONTROL 

REV 

NEU 

FWD 

FWD & 

REV TILL 

FWD &  

FWD TILL 

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

SHIFTING MAY REQUIRE 

PARTIALLY ENGAGING CLUTCH BAIL 

TO STOP 
WHEEL & TINE 
DRIVE RELEASE 
WHEEL & TINE 
CONTROL BAIL 

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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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