Snapper RT5, RT8 User Manual
Specifications and Main Features
- Gas engine options: RTS & RT8 Series Rear Tine Tillers come with either a 5 HP or 8 HP gasoline engine.
- Changeable easily with a transmission that supports multiple gear settings.
- Front and reverse rotation mode capabilities support a two directional tine rotation style.
- Equipped with twin tines that have dual sharpened edges that enable effective tilling.
- A tine driven heavy duty belt that is built to last for a long time.
- Manual rope starter can be operated alongside an optional electric start for the RT8S models.
- These tillers enable adjustable handlebar positioning both horizontally as well as vertically.
- With this feature, you are able to engage and disengage the drive for both the tine and the wheel using a clutch control.
- Built in air filters that can be easily maintained.
- Comes pre oiled with snapper grease so that no additional lubrication is required.
- All RT8s come with a maintenance free 12 volt battery.
- Currently there is no mention of weight or dimensions for these Specific tillers.
- Unfortunately warranty details are also not available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the process to start your tiller?
A: To begin with, ensure the control on the clutch is disengaged. Move your throttle to the choke position and pull on the rope starter until your engine starts. After your engine has started, change your throttle to the required speed.
Q: What can I do if the tiller is unresponsive to the start button?
A: First confirm that the throttle control is positioned to the run setting, the key switch is turned on, fuel is available in the tank and the spark plug wire is plugged in. If it fails to start check for other issues with the engine.
Q: Would you explain what should be done to change the tine rotation on my machine?
A: While the engine is not running take off the belt cover and undo the belt if you wish to change the direction of the rotation from forward to backward or the opposite.
Q: How frequently do I need to service the air cleaner?
A: Air cleaner maintenance should be done in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations in the engine manual which is mostly after x number of uses or after it gets dirty.
Q: How would I go bout adjusting the clutch?
A: To properly check and adjust the clutch the length of the springs is calculated and adjusted accordingly by moving the jam-nuts on the conduits of the cable.
Q: Could you suggest what regular maintenance I should do on my battery?
A: You should charge the battery if storing it for a long time and inspect the connections for tightness. The battery should not be taken off before the end of season storage.
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