Snapper 7HP, 6HP User Manual
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
6HP Rear Tine Tiller
Mfg. No. Description
1694161 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
1694908 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
7800052 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
7HP Rear Tine Tiller
Mfg. No. Description
1694162 7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller
1694909 7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller
7800053 7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller
Rear Tine Tiller
1722732
Revision 02
Rev. Date 12/2005
TP 100-2627-02-RT-SMA
OM7016 RT / OM6016RT
Table Of Contents
MODEL IDENTIFICA TION .......................................... 1
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2
Owner's Responsibility ............................................. 2
General .................................................................... 2
Preparation............................................................... 2
Operation ................................................................. 3
Maintenance & Storage ............................................ 3
Safety Decals ........................................................... 4
FEA TURES ................................................................. 5
CONTROLS ................................................................ 6
Drive Safety Control Levers...................................... 6
Rev erse Handle........................................................ 6
Engine Controls........................................................ 7
ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................... 8
Wheel Lockpins ........................................................ 8
Wheel Lockouts........................................................ 8
Handlebar Adjustments ............................................ 9
Depth Regulator Lever ........................................... 10
Belt T ension Adjustment ......................................... 10
OPERA TION ............................................................. 11
Pre-Start Inspection ............................................... 11
Start-up .................................................................. 11
Shutting Down ........................................................ 12
Tilling...................................................................... 12
TIPS .......................................................................... 13
Tilling Tips .............................................................. 13
Cultivating Tips ....................................................... 13
NORMAL CARE ....................................................... 14
Schedule ................................................................ 14
Servicing The Rototiller .......................................... 15
STORA GE................................................................. 19
Storage...................................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ....................... 20
T roub leshooting Guide............................................ 20
SPECIFICA TIONS..................................................... 22
Features................................................................. 22
TECHNICAL MANUALS ........................................... 22
NOTES...................................................................... 23
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Record your model number , manuf acturer n umber and
serial number in the space provided for easy ref erence .
The model and manufacturer numbers can be f ound on
the unit I.D . plate located on the unit's left engine mount.
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual f or location of
engine serial number.
If you hav e a service problem requiring special
assistance, contact a local dealer for help .
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all
safety and operating instructions in this manual
before attempting to setup and operate your
rototiller.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personal injury to you and/or bystanders,
and risk of equipment and property damage. The
triangle in the text signifies important cautions
or warnings which must be followed.
ROTOTILLER REFERENCE DA TA
Model Description/Number
M/N (Manufacturer's Number) S/N (Serial Number)
Dealer Name Date Purchased
ENGINE REFERENCE DA T A
Engine Make/Model Engine ID/Serial Number
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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Safety Rules
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
Safe and effectiv e use of the rototiller is the o wner's
responsibility.
1. Read and follow all saf ety instructions.
2. Maintain the tiller according to directions and
schedule included.
3. Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar
with all controls and safety precautions.
GENERAL
The Safety Alert symbol shown here is used to
alert you to important safety information that must
be read, fully understood, and followed at
when handling, transporting, operating, servicing, or
storing your rototiller unit.
Each safety alert symbol is followed by a "signal w ord"
that advised you of the relative intensity, or level, of the
hazard the safety alert instructions pertain to.
The following list of signal words is being provided to
help you understand the intensity lev els associated with
each signal word used in this manual.
DANGER
The signal word "DANGER" is used when a
serious injury or fatality will result if the safety
instructions that follow this signal word are not
obeyed.
WARNING
The signal word "WARNING" is used when a
serious injury or fatality could result if the safety
instructions that follow this signal word are not
obeyed.
CAUTION
The signal word "CAUTION" is used when
personal injury , or property or equipment damage
could result if the safety instructions that follow
this signal word are not obey ed.
all
times
• CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Be familiar with all controls before oper ating the
tiller. Your tiller is equipped with a safety device that
enables you to stop the wheels and tines quic kly in
an emergency. Learn how the drive saf ety control
levers w ork and how to control the tiller at all times.
• Never allo w children to operate the tiller. Keep small
children away from the area being tilled. Do not
allow adults to operate the tiller without proper
instruction.
The right and left sides of your
rototiller are determined from the
operating position as you face the
direction of forward trav el.
PREPARATION
• Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always
wear sturdy footwear. Ne v er wear sandals,
sneakers, or open shoes, and ne v er oper ate the
tiller with bare feet. Do not w ear loose clothing that
might get caught in moving parts.
• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled, and remove
all foreign objects. Do not till above underground
water lines, gas lines, electric cables , or pipes . Do
not operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and
foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammab le.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Ne v er fill
fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up
spilled fuel before restarting.
• Never attempt to mak e any adjustments while the
engine is running.
Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You
must add engine oil before starting engine.
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Safety Rules
OPERATION
• Never oper ate the tiller without guards, covers, and
hoods in place.
• Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the
wheels in the free-wheel position. Mak e sure the
wheel lockouts or lockpins are engaged through
wheel hubs and wheel axle. The wheels act as a
brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed.
Disengage wheels to permit free-wheeling only when
engine is stopped.
• Keep hands, f eet, and clothing a w a y from rotating
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times .
• Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in
forward
rotate when the drive safety control levers are pulled
down; in
reverse handle is pulled bac k towards the oper ator.
Releasing the drive safety control lev ers to
stops the wheels and tines.
• Be extremely cautious when operating in
Take extra care to avoid slipping or f alling, and to
keep feet clear of tines.
• Exercise e xtreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives , walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
or
reverse
reverse
-- in
forward
, wheels and tines rotate when the
, tines and wheels
neutral
reverse
.
• Never allo w b ystanders near the unit.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the tiller .
• Never oper ate the tiller without good visibility or
light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If
this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not
restrain the machine.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage all controls le v ers,
stop the engine, wait for all mo ving parts to stop,
and make certain guards and shields are in place.
• When leaving the operating position for an y reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments , and accessories in
safe working condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect
and secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug
before performing tiller maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
• If vegetation clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to
elevate the tines , and run the tiller in
does not clean clogged vegetation from the tines,
STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE
SP ARK PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation
by hand.
• Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not
touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Do not run the engine indoors; e xhaust fumes are
dangerous.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast a rate.
• Never oper ate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care
when backing.
reverse
. If this
• Always allow m uffler to cool bef ore filling fuel tank.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a closed building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any building.
• Always ref er to the operator's guide instructions f or
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
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Safety Rules
SAFETY DECALS
This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide y ou with the saf ety and reliability y ou would
expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide y ou with the necessary basic
knowledge to operated this equipment safely and eff ectiv ely, we have placed se v eral saf ety labels on the tiller to
remind you of this important information while you are operating the unit.
These important safety labels are illustrated below , and are shown here to help familiarize you with the location and
content of the safety messages you will see as y ou perf orm normal tilling operations. Please re vie w these labels
now , and if y ou ha v e any questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions, reread the
complete safety instruction text on the preceding pages, or contact y our local dealer.
Should any of these labels become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the
use of your tiller, please use the part number information provided to order a replacement label from your local
authorized dealer.
These labels are easily applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the saf ety instructions necessary for saf e, eff ectiv e oper ation of your rototiller.
Part No. 1716747
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS / Hood Decal
Part No. 1716839
FREE HAND / Bumper Guard Decal
Part No. 1716840
TINES DANGER / Hood Flap Decal
Part No. 1716800
W ARNING / Belt Co ver Decal
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Features
MODEL 7016RT*
Reverse Handle
Reverse Belt Tension
Adjustment
Engine Controls
Drive Safety Control Lever
1722551 - Simplicity Logo Decal
1723522 - 7016 RT Decal
1723523 - 6016 RT Decal
7016 RT
Console
Forward Belt Tension
Adjustment
Drag Stake
Detent Pin
Bumper Guard
(Standard on Model 7016RT)
Belt Cover
Wheel Lockouts
(Standard on Model 7016RT)
Serial No. Plate
* Hiller-Furrower Attachment
is standard on Model 7016RT
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Controls
DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS
Engage wheels and tines into forward, releasing returns
machine to neutral.
Pulling down on drive safety control levers engages the
wheels and tines. Releasing drive saf ety control levers
disengages the wheels and brings the tiller to a
complete stop. It is now in the neutral position.
Drive Safety Control
Levers Engaged
CAUTION
This information is provided here onl y to introduce
the controls. DO NO T ST ART THE ENGINE A T THIS
TIME. Starting and operating instructions are
given on page 11. Please read this section and all
operating and safety instructions before starting
your tiller .
REVERSE HANDLE
Engages wheels and tines in reverse.
Pulling reverse handle bac k to wards oper ator re v erses
tiller.
reverse handle
WARNlNG
Extreme caution should be used when
operating rototiller in the reverse direction.
WARNlNG
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING
ANY CONTROLS.
CAUTION
❖❖
❖ As a safety precaution, the drive saf ety control
❖❖
levers will not lock in the forwar d position.
❖❖
❖ To stop the wheels and tines at any time
❖❖
release the drive safety control lever s.
CAUTION
❖❖
❖ As a safety precaution, the rever se handle will
❖❖
not lock in reverse.
❖❖
❖ To stop the wheels and tines at any time,
❖❖
release the reverse handle.
❖❖
❖ Do not operate both the reverse handle and
❖❖
drive safety control levers at the same time.
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