Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for INTERMEDIATE REAR TINE TILLER SERIES 3 MODEL IR5003B NIR5OO3B MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION I I I I MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP REAR TINE MODEL I-Intermediate Size Model R - Rear Tine Type Model I 50 -5 I HP Engine (Horse Power) I 3-Series I Designation B - Briggs Engine Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product! Your Tiller was designed and built to provide long and satisfactory service.
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 TABLE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OF CONTENTS SECTION ................................................... ............................................................................ 1 - FAMILIARIZATION 2 3 .............................................................. 4 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... Transmission Positions ............................................................... Pre-Start Checklist .........................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION CLUTCH CABLE COVER WHEEL&TINE CONTROL BAIL SHIFT LEVER DASH PANEL THROTTLE CONTROL LEFT SIDE SHOWN TO VIEW CHECK PLUG HANDLE BRACKET CONTROL AIR FILTER DEPTH BAR EASE _ MAIN CASE GR 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 2.1 INSTRUCTIONS 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. FIGURE 2 When activated, the tines rotate in a rearward (Reverse) direction ONLY.
Section 2 - OPERATING 2.4 INSTRUCTIONS 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 releasedposition. Step 2: For cold starts, move the CHOKE CONTROL on the engine forward into CHOKE position. See Figure 5. LOW MEDIUM REMOVE SCREW TO ADJUST HANDLEBAR HANDLE BRACKET PUSH FORWARD TO CHOKE FIGURE 6 \ LEVER FIGURE 5 Step 3: Move THROTTLE position.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.7 TILLING PROCEDURE (Continued from previous page) 3. Set SPEED by moving the THROTTLE CONTROL to desired setting. 4. To start TILLING action, move the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER to the FWD & TIL position (See Figure 8). Step behind the Tiller and raise the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL up against the handlebar to start forward movement of the Tiller and rearward rotation of the tines. MOVE SHIFT LEVER TO FWD POSITION f FWD & TIL POSITION \ FIGURE 8 2.7.
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.
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 11.
Section 3 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 3.6 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: 4. At the start of the new season, replenish engine crank-case oil and add gasoline to the fuel tank after returning the Tiller to its wheels. 5. Before starting, move the ENGINE CONTROL to STOP and pull rope starter slowly several times.
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.
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 engines, 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 3 MODELS IR5003B & NIR5OO3B I AWARNING: I The engine exhaust this birth product contains chemicals known to the State I of California to cause from cancer, defects or other reproductive harm. SNAPPER, COPYRIGHT McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.A. © 1999 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 2-8701 (REV.