Snapper Rear Tine Tiller User Manual

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST for SNAPPER

MEDIUM

INTERMEDIATE REAR TINE TILLER

INTRODUCTION: Uncrate unit and check for any damage and report immediately. Make repairs as necessary. The

handle is shipped reversed and attached to the handle brack et to allow overall lower prof ile for shipm ent. T he two #2­8725 Hex Cap Screw and two #9-1606 Lock Nut in #6-1794 Hardware Bag are spar e pieces for sec uring tines in case of
shear bolt failure during operation. Keep these pieces for future use.

STEP 1: Remove handle from “L” bracket. Remove “L”
bracket from handle bracket and discard. Rotate handle
around and prepare to secure to machine and handle bracket.
STEP 2: Wheel and Tine Control Bail is attached to the
handle. Install handle bar onto rear of m ain case using Part
Number 9-1681, Hex Flange Lock Bolt and Part Number 9­1070, Hex Flange Lock Nut being careful not to kink cable.
See Figure 1. Route clutch cable between handle bar and
handle bracket. See Figure 1. Secure handle bar to handle
bracket. Insert Part Number 9-0831, Hex Cap Screw into
middle hole of handle bar and s ecure with Part Number 9­1067, Hex Lock Nut. See Figure 1. If handle bar needs more
adjustment then go to Step 2. If position of handle bar is
satisfactory tighten all nuts and bolts securely.

MOUNT HANDLE AS SHOWN

CLUTCH CABLE

HANDLE

ROUTE CABLE BETWEEN
HANDLE & HANDLE BRACKET

9-1067

9-1681

9-0831

HANDLE
BRACKET

FIGURE 1

STEP 3: Handle bar adjustm ent can m ade by removing

Part Number 9-0831, Hex Cap Screw and Part Number
9-1067, Hex Lock Nut from handle bar bracket and
handle bar and moving into another hole position. Adj ust
handle bar “UP” or “DOWN” as required in the
corresponding “Low”, “Medium” , or “High” holes located
in the handle bar. See Figure 2.

LOW

ADJUST HANDLEBAR
“UP” OR “DOWN”

HANDLE
BRACKET

HIGH

HANDLEBAR

CLUTCH
CABLE

FIGURE 2

STEP 4: Belt Tension adjustment will have to be

checked after set-up is complete. From the right side
under the fuel tank, meas ur e the length of the idler pulley
spring at the end of the control cable in a relaxed
position. Then move wheel and tine control bail up to the
handle bar and measure the extended length of the
spring. When properly adjusted, the spring will extend
3/4” to 1”. See Figure 3. To adjust, loosen and reposition
the two jam nuts on the threaded end of c able located on
the dash panel. Move jam nuts toward the end of
threaded end of cable for m ore tension. Move jam nuts
in a direction away from the end of threaded end of cable
for less tension. See Figure 4. After adjustment, retighten
both jam nuts against dash panel. On some older
models the left wheel and belt guard may need to be
removed for spring access.

3/4” TO 1”

BELT
GUIDE

IDLER
PULLEY

IDLER
PULLEY
SPRING

FIGURE 3

HANDLEBA

DASH PANEL

CLUTCH
CABLE

LOOSEN
JAM NUTS

MOVE NUTS
TOWARD END
FOR MORE
TENSION

FIGURE 4

INSTRUCTION No. 2-2308 (REV. 6, 3/08/02)

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PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST for SNAPPER

INTERMEDIATE REAR TINE TILLER

Snapper has completed initial adjustments and performed operational tests prior to shipping the machine. Due to
the possible effects of shipping, handling and storage, Snapper intends for all of the following items to be
verified and necessary final adjustments made at time of setup. It remains good practice and is strongly
recommended that all the items also be checked prior to placing the machine into service. It is very important that
setup is verified and all operatio nal tests completed and results are acceptable. After completing this form, sign
and retain for future reference.

LUBRICATION

_____ENGINE OIL checked and/or added to FULL mark (Refer to engine manual).
_____CHAIN CASE OIL checked and/or added to bring up to edge of check hole.

OPERATIONAL TESTS

_____ENGINE STARTED and throttle and choke controls checked and adjusted as needed.
_____CLUTCH CONTROL checked and adjusted as needed for proper operation.
_____BELT TENSION checked and adjusted as needed. TENSION TEST: Start the engine with tiller in neutral. Shift

transmission into FW D & TILL and pull the wheel and tine contr ol bail up against the handle bar. Tines and wheels
will start to rotate. Release control bail. Tines and wheels s hould s top rotating immediately. If rotation continues after
release of control bail then clutch spring tension is to great and will have to be readjusted as described in

Step 4.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Sale Date____________________ Model__________________________ Serial No._______________________
Retailer’s Name_______________________________ Signature________________________________________
Address___________________________________ City_____________________ State_______ Zip__________

TILLER WILL BE USED COMMERCIALLY? _____YES _____NO

Purchaser’s Name_____________________________ Signature_______________________________________

Address___________________________________ City_____________________ State_______ Zip__________

IMPORTANT: T his form is to be sign ed and retained for futu re reference regarding Warranty, proof o f purchase,
traceability for product recall or service, etc. Complete the Product Registration Card and Mail to Customer
Service Department at SNAPPER, PO Box 1379, McDonough, Georgia, 30253.

INSTRUCTION No. 2-2308 (REV. 6, 3/08/02) Printed in U.S.A.

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