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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.  
Refer to Figure 3. 

 

2.1.1 TRANSMISSION 

POSITIONS 

The Tiller has four transmission positions: 
NOTE:
 The four different transmission positions shown on 
the cover are close to actual positions of shift lever but are 
not exact. Use positions as a reference. 

1. FWD & TIL - (FORWARD and TILL) (Wheels and 

Tines   

    are engaged). 
2. FWD - (FORWARD) (Only the Wheels are engaged). 
3. NEU - (NEUTRAL) (Wheels and Tines are disengaged). 
4. REV - (REVERSE) (Rearward Wheel rotation). 

 
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. THROTTLE 
CONTROL to the rear to STOP. See Figure 2. 

 

 

FIGURE 2 

When activated, the tines rotate in a rearward (Reverse) 
direction ONLY. 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 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

STOP 

THROTTLE 
CONTROL 

WHEEL & TINE 
SHIFT LEVER 

NEUTRAL 
POSITION 

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

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Страница 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...

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: ...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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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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