Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for INTERMEDIATE REAR TINE TILLER SERIES 4 MODEL ICFR5004B MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION I C F R MODEL DESIGNATION REAR TINE MODEL I – Intermediate Size Model C – Counter Rotating Tines F – Forward Rotating Tines R – Rear Tine Type Model 50 4 B ENGINE MODEL SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP 50 – 5 HP Engine (Horse Power) 4 - Series Designation B – Briggs Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your TILLER, read this manual carefully and pay
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 3 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 4 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 5-6 Transmission Positions ............................................................... 5 Pre-Start Checklist..................................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION HANDLEBAR CLUTCH CABLE COVER WHEEL & TINE CONTROL BAIL WHEEL & TINE SHIFT LEVER SHIFT COVER DASH PANEL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEFT SIDE SHOWN TO VIEW CHECK PLUG ENGINE AIR FILTER HANDLE BRACKET CHOKE CONTROL DEPTH BAR MAIN CASE GREASE CHECK PLUG ENGINE TINE COVER DRIVE BELT GUARD DRAG SHIELD ENGINE OIL CHECK/FILL PLUG MAIN CASE FILL PLUG OIL DRAIN PLUG TINE STARTER ROPE TIRE & WHEEL WEIGHT BOX 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. When the wheel and tine control is activated, the tines rotate in a rearward or forward direction.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.6 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 7), 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. OIL DRAIN PLUG 3.
Section 3 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 3.3.2. ADD LUBRICATION TO CHAIN CASE: To add grease, remove the filler plug located just forward of the pulley shaft on the right hand side. See Figure 10. Add Snapper Part No. 2-9577 Benalene 900 grease (4 oz. Bottle) as needed to bring level up to bottom edge of the check plug opening. The total capacity of the case is about 48 ounces. DO NOT exceed this amount. Reinstall check plugs after checking. NOTE: Also available Snapper Part No. 2-9296 Benalene 900 grease (32 oz.
Section 3 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR OFF SEASON STORAGE Thoroughly clean all external surfaces and tines before storing the Tiller. The Tiller may be stored on end, however, the following steps must be taken: HANDLEBAR STEP 1: Drain gasoline from fuel system and drain the engine crankcase oil (refer to engine manual for details). STEP 2: After standing the Tiller on end, check the plugs in the chain case for leakage. After extended period, some grease may seep through upper bearing races.
3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) 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.
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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for INTERMEDIATE 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 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 7-2130 (REV.
