Snapper ICFR5004B User Manual

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

INTERMEDIATE

REAR TINE TILLER

SERIES 4

MODEL

ICFR5004B

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

I C F R 50 4 B

MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE MODEL REAR TINE MODEL SERIES DESIGNATION ENGINE HP

I – Intermediate Size Model 50 – 5 HP Engine (Horse Power) 4 - Series Designation B – Briggs Engine C – Counter Rotating Tines F – Forward Rotating Tines R – Rear Tine Type Model

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your TILLER, read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on Page 2. Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!

MANUAL No. 7-2130 (REV. 1, 4/30/99)

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. Each person operating the tiller must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which might impair vision, dexterity, or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your tiller which your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia, 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN

1. DO NOT allow children in area when tiller is being operated.

2. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate tiller.

3. Allow only responsible teenagers or adults with mature judgment to operate tiller and only under close supervision.

4. Keep the area clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.

5. Know how to ST OP the tiller and disengage the controls quickly.

PREPARATION

1. Read this manual, get to know w here all cont rols are located and practice how t o use them before starting for the first time, and at the beginning of each season. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Pay attention to Warning and Instructional Decals on engine and tiller.

2. Never operate tiller without proper guards, drag shield, plates, safety switches, or other safety protective devices in place and properly connected. Inspect to determine that these safety devices are installed properly, are in good repair, and operate properly. If the condition or operation of these d ev ices are qu estio nab le, t hey must be repaired or replaced before using the tiller.

3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects. Also, note the location of holes, stumps, and other possible hazards.

4. DO NOT operate tiller when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear long pants and substantial footwear with good traction.

5. Fill fuel tank outdoors and replace fuel cap before starting engine. Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near open fuel container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors.

6. Make sure that clutch is disengaged and transmission is in neutral (if so equipped) before starting engine.

OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS

1. DO NOT change engine governor settings or over speed engine.

2. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

3. Exercise CAUTION when crossing g ravel drives, walks, or roads, and under any conditions when tiller is transported. Look behind and use care when backing.

4. After striking a foreign object or if tiller vibrates abnormally, STOP the engine, disconnect and secure spark plug wire aw ay from plug. Inspect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage.

5. When leaving tiller unattended, disengage clutch, shift transmission to neutral (if so equipped) and stop the engine.

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 w here stability or traction is in doubt.

8. DO NOT overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.

9. Be extra careful when tilling hard ground. Use less tine engagement to maintain control of tiller.

10. Till only in daylight or in good artificial light.

11. Nev er operate tiller in wet areas. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle.

12. Do not operate on slopes

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight and be sure tiller is in safe operating condition.

2. Never store tiller with fuel in tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

3. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of spilled fuel, debris and excessive grease.

4. Have your tiller inspected and serviced each year by an authorized Snapper dealer. Determine if any additional devices are av ailable which might upgrade the safety of your tiller.

5. Factory specified Snapper replacement parts must be used to assure adequate protection against injury.

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........................................................................ 5

Starting & Stopping ................................................................... 5-6

Handlebar Adjustment.................................................................. 6

Transporting.................................................................................. 6

Tilling Procedure........................................................................... 6

SECTION 3 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR............................................. 7-9

Service Parts & Assistance.......................................................... 7

Standing Tiller On End ................................................................. 7

Tiller Lubrication........................................................................... 7

Tiller Tines..................................................................................... 8

Belt Adjustment & Replacement.................................................. 8

Off Season Storage....................................................................... 9

Tine Replacement......................................................................... 9

WARRANTY............................................................................................ 10

PRIMARY MAINTENANCE................................................................11-14

NOTES .................................................................................................... 15

Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

CLUTCH CABLE COVER

DASH PANEL

HANDLE BRACKET

DEPTH BAR

TINE COVER

HANDLEBAR

WHEEL & TINE CONTROL BAIL

WHEEL & TINE SHIFT LEVER

SHIFT COVER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

LEFT SIDE SHOWN TO VIEW CHECK PL UG

ENGINE AIR FILTER

CHOKE CONTROL

MAIN CASE GREASE CHECK PLUG

ENGINE

DRIVE BELT GUARD

DRAG SHIELD

MAIN CASE FILL PLUG

TINE

STARTER ROPE

TIRE & WHEEL

TRANSMISSION CHAIN CASE

STAND-UP BAR

ENGINE OIL CHECK/FILL PLUG

OIL DRAIN PLUG

WEIGHT BOX

FIGURE 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION: This manual covers the recommended operating procedure and routine service requirements on SNAPPER Intermediate Rear Tine Tiller. It is recommended that all operators of this Tiller become thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper operation of the unit before operating. Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner’s manual. Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference. Refer to Fig ure 1 above for location of cont rols and other essential components.

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 W HEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER into the desired position. See Figure 3.

2.1.1 TRANSMISSION POSITIONS: The tiller has five

different transmission positions. They are as viewed from the operator’s position, viewed from the left to right as follows:

1. FWD & FWD TIL - (Forward Rotating Wheels and

Forward Rotating Tines are engaged).

2. FWD & REV TIL - (Forward Rotating Wheels and

Reverse Rotating Tines are engaged).

3. FWD - (Forward Rotating Wheels are engaged).

4. NEU - (Wheels and Tines are disengaged).

5. REV - (Reverse Rotating Wheels).

2.2 PRE-START CHECKLIST

Make the following checks and perform services as required before each star t up. NOT E: Bef ore chec k ing oil level place 2x4 piece of wood under both wheels to level engine.

2.2.1 CHECK ENGINE OIL and bring level up to full. (Refer

to engine manual for oil specifications).

2.2.2 CHECK AIR CLEANER and service according to

instructions in engine manual.

2.2.3 CHECK EXTERNAL SURFACES and remove dirt

and dust accumulation and clean tines as needed.

2.2.4 CHECK GUARDS to make sure all are in proper

position and securely tightened.

2.2.5 FILL FUEL TANK where fumes will be safely

dissipated. Refer to engine manual for fuel specifications.

2.3 STARTING - STOPPING

Know beforehand how to stop the tines, wheel drive and engine in preparation for possible em er gencies. T he engine is stopped by pulling the engine SPEED CONTRO L to the rear to OFF. See Figure 2.

When the wheel and tine control is activated, the tines rotate in a rearward or forward direction. W ith the engine running, shift into the desired transm ission position and pull the WHEEL and T INE CONTROL BAIL against the handle bar to start wheel or wheel and tine rotation. Wheel or wheel and tine rotation is STOPPED by releasing the W HEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL. W hen the bail is released, rotation should STOP even with the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in an engaged position. See Figures 3 and 4.

WHEEL & TINE CONTROL

FWD &

FWD TILL

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PARTIALLY ENGAGING CLUTCH BAIL

FWD

FWD &

REV TILL

SHIFTING MAY REQUIRE

FIGURE 3

REV

NEU

TO STOP

STOP

WHEEL & TINE DRIVE RELEASE WHEEL & TINE CONTROL BAIL

FIGURE 4

2.4 ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE Step 1: Place the W HEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in

the NEUTRAL position and mak e sure the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL is in the released position.

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

FIGURE 2

Step 2: For cold starts, move the CHOKE CONTROL

on the engine forward into CHOKE position. See Figure 5.

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PUSH FORWARD TO CHOKE

CHOKE LEVER

FIGURE 5

Step 3: Move ENGINE SPEED CONTROL to FAST position.

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 pr olong the life of the rope, guide the handle back to the engine rather than allowing it to snap back.

Step 5: Allow a brief warm-up period, then move the CHOKE CONTROL rearward to RUN POSITION and the ENGINE SPEED CONTROL to the desired speed setting. Refer to the tilling procedure column on this page.

Step 6: To STOP the engine, pull the ENGINE SPEED CONTROL on engine rearward into OFF position.

2.5 HANDLE BAR A DJUSTMENT

Remove retaining screw and nut from handle bar bracket. Adjust handle bar “UP” or “DOW N” as r equired. Reinstall screw and nut. See Figure 6.

LOW

REMOVE SCREW TO ADJUST HANDLEBAR

HANDLE BRACKET

MEDIUM

HIGH

FIGURE 6

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 WH EEL and T INE SHIF T LEVER in F WD or REV. Pull the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL back against the handlebar to engage the wheel drive and transport the unit.

2.6.2 To tr ansport the Tiller to a new tilling site by pushing it, place the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in the NEUTRAL position, and with the bail released, push the unit with the handle bar. The Tiller may be pushed with the engine running or shut off.

ADJUST UP OR DOWN TO DESIRED TILLING DEPTH

2.7 TILLING PROCEDURE

Tines are engaged ONLY when the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER is in the FWD & F WD T IL or FWD & REV TIL position and the W HEEL and TINE CONT ROL BAIL is held against the handle bar.

STEP 1: Set HANDLE BAR in desired position before beginning operation. STEP 2: Set DEPTH BAR to desired position. Highest position is deepest depth. See Figure 7. STEP 3: Move the ENGINE SPEED CONTROL to desired setting. STEP 4: To start TILLING action, m ove the WH EEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER to the FW D & FWD TIL or FWD REV TIL position. STEP 5: Engage the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL. Machine will start forward movement and tilling.

IMPORTANT: To STOP forward movement and tine rotation, release the wheel and tine control.

DEEP TILL

SHALLOW TILL

FIGURE 7

DEPTH BAR

PULL SPRING BACK TO RELEASE TENSION

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