Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ® INTERMEDIATE REAR TINE TILLER SERIES 5 MODEL ICFR7OO5BV CICFR5505HV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION , i, ;, MODEL DESIGNATION REAR TINE MODEL C - Commercial Model I - Intermediate Size Model ENGINE MODEL SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP 55- 5.5 HP (Horse Power) 70 - 7.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or other persons. The owner of the tiller must understand these instructions and, furthermore, must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate tiller.
IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS (Continued From Previous Page) 6. Before removing debris or cleaning tines, repairing or inspecting make certain engine, tines and all moving parts have STOPPED. Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. 7. Exercise CAUTION when changing directions while operating tiller. DO NOT till in areas where stability or traction is in doubt. 8.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT TABLE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OF CONTENTS SECTION ................................................ 2-3 ............................................................................ 1 - FAMILIARIZATION 4 .............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... Transmission Positions ............................................................... Pre-Start Checklist .........................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION CLUTCH CABLE COVER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL HANDLEBAR CHOKE CONTROL CONTROL BAIL WHEEL & TINE SHIFT LEVER DASH PANEL FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE ENGINE AIR HONDA ENGINE CONTROLS CHOKE HANDLE BRACKET FUEL SHUT OFF ENGINE SPEED CONTROL DEPTH BAR TINE DRIVE BELT STARTER ROPE CHECK/FILL PLUG DRAG SHIELD MAIN CASE FILL PLUG OIL DRAIN PLUG TINE WEIGHT BOX TIRE & WHEEL TRANSMISSION CHAIN CASE STAND-UP BAR FIGURE 1 1.
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. 2.3A HONDA ENIGNE STARTING - STOPPING The Honda engine is stopped by moving the ENGINE KILL SWITCH to the "OFF" position. See Figure 2A. 2.1.1 TRANSMISSION POSITIONS: The tiller has five different transmission positions.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.3 INSTRUCTIONS STARTING - STOPPING Step 2: Honda Engine - For cold starts, move the ENGINE KILL SWITCH to the "ON" position. See Figure 5A. Move the CHOKE CONTROL on the engine rearward into CHOKE position. See Figure 5B. TO STOP WHEEL & TINE DRIVE RELEASE WHEEL & TINE CONTROL BAIL 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.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.4 ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE Step 3: Briggs Engine Move ENGINE SPEED CONTROL to FAST position and turn FUEL VALVE to ON position. See Figure 6. FUEL VALVE 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.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.6 INSTRUCTIONS 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 8), 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.
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 3.3 STANDING THE TILLER ON END WARNING 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.
Section 3 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 3.4 TILLER TINES Your Snapper Tiller has right hand and left hand tines. Replace both tines if blades become bent or are badly worn or otherwise damaged. Use correct Snapper replacement tines. The tines are secured to the tine shaft with a shear bolt, Part No. 2-8725 and Lock Nut Part No. 9-0222 on each side. NOTE: Two extra nuts and two bolts come with tiller. Keep spares on hand in case a bolt shears off or becomes lost while tilling. See Figure 12.
Section 3 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 3.5.1 TENSION TEST: Start the engine with tiller in neutral. Shift transmission into FWD & TILL and pull the wheel and tine control bail up against the handle bar. Tines and wheels will start to rotate. Release control bail. Tines and wheels should stop rotating immediately. If rotation continues after release of control bail then clutch spring tension is to great and will have to be readjusted as described in BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Section. 3.5.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ® vs.DIRT I an illustration of how dirt can ge your _engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best available engines and components In their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential In prolonging engine life.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE I(nowing that dirt will quickly ruin an engine, manufacturers equip their engines with extremely efficient air cleaners to filter out the harmful dirt. gulp about 12,000 gallons of air for used. Because of its working environment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with airborne dirt particles. As the dirt particles are stopped, they build up and begin to clog the outside of the filter.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict and clog cooling air Intake screens and fins. Clean screens and fins at frequent Intervals. The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more often under dry, dusty conditions for a thorough cleaning of fins. Generally, wash foam-type filters In a dishwashlng detergent and water solution. Rinse and wring dry, then saturate with oil and squeeze out excess.
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE On 2-cycle englnse, lubrication must be provided by an exact mixture of gasoline and 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. A 2-cycle engine that Is mistakenly run on straight gasoline will be ruined in less than 5 mlnutesl If you keep straight gasoline in addition to pre-mixed 2-cycle engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up. Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W oll such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine oil.
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ® INTERMEDIATE REAR TINE TILLER SERIES 5 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments.
