Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for INTERMEDIATE REAR TINE TILLER SERIES 5 MODEL ICFR7005BV CICFR5505HV MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION I C F MODEL DESIGNATION REAR TINE MODEL C – Commercial Model I – Intermediate Size Model C – Counter Rotating Tines F – Forward Rotating Tines R – Rear Tine Type Model R 70 05 BV 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS (Continued From Previous Page) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 6. 1. 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................ 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION.............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-9 Transmission Positions ............................................................... 6 Pre-Start Checklist...................................
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION CLUTCH CABLE COVER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL HANDLEBAR CHOKE CONTROL WHEEL & TINE CONTROL BAIL WHEEL & TINE SHIFT LEVER DASH PANEL ENGINE AIR FILTER FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE HONDA ENGINE CONTROLS CHOKE CONTROL HANDLE BRACKET DEPTH BAR FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE TINE COVER DRIVE BELT GUARD STARTER ROPE ENGINE OIL 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 2.3A HONDA ENIGNE STARTING - STOPPING The Honda engine is stopped by moving the ENGINE KILL SWITCH to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2A. 2.1 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.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 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 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. To prolong the life of the rope, guide the handle back to the engine rather than allowing it to snap back. 2.
Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 5: Engage the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL. Machine will start forward movement and tilling. 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.
Section 3 – ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 3.3 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 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 STEP 5: Before starting, move the ENGINE CONTROL to OFF and pull rope starter slowly several times. If excessive resistance is felt, remove the spark plug and pull rope starter rapidly to spin the engine and clear oil from the cylinder. Clean and reinstall spark plug before attempting to start the engine. 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.
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.
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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.
