Snapper ICFR7005BV SERIES 5 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Intermediate rear tine tiller series 5

Advertisement

Quick Links

Safety Instructions
& Operator's Manual for
®
INTERMEDIATE
REAR TINE TILLER
SERIES 5
MODEL
ICFR7OO5BV
CICFR5505HV
MODEL
NUMBER
EXPLANATION
MODEL DESIGNATION
REAR TINE MODEL
, i, ;,
ENGINE MODEL
SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP
C - Commercial Model
I - Intermediate Size Model
C - Counter Rotating Tines
F - Forward Rotating Tines
R - Rear Tine Type Model
55- 5.5 HP (Horse Power)
70 - 7.0 HP (Horse Power)
5 - Series Designation
B - Briggs Engine
H - Honda Engine
V-Over Head Valve
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 Pages 2 & 3. 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!
SNAPPER
McDonough,
GA., 30253
U.S.A.
COPYRIGHT
© 2003
SNAPPER
PRODUCTS
INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MANUAL No. 7-5736 (I.R. 5/15/03)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Snapper ICFR7005BV SERIES 5

  • Page 1 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"...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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...
  • Page 3 Have your tiller inspected and serviced each year by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. an authorized Snapper dealer. Determine if any Be extra careful when tilling hard ground. Use less additional devices are available which might upgrade tine engagement to maintain control of tiller.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ! IMPORTANT ! The pictures and illustrations in this manual are I provided for reference only and may differ from your I specific model. Contact your local SNAPPER dealer I if you have questions.
  • Page 5: Familiarization

    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.
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING: 2.3A HONDA ENIGNE STARTING - STOPPING Be thoroughly familiar with the operation of ALL controls and The Honda engine is stopped by moving the ENGINE how to use them BEFORE operating your Tiller. Transmission KILL SWITCH to the "OFF"...
  • Page 7: Starting & Stopping

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING - STOPPING Step 2: Honda Engine - For cold starts, move the ENGINE KILL SWITCH to the "ON" position. See Figure Move CHOKE CONTROL on the engine rearward into CHOKE position. See Figure 5B. TO STOP WHEEL &...
  • Page 8: Handlebar Adjustment

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE Step 4: Move to the right side of Tiller and place your Step Briggs Engine Move ENGINE SPEED foot on top of the right wheel (See starting procedure decal located on top of the tine cover), hold handle bar, CONTROL to FAST position and turn FUEL VALVE to ON position.
  • Page 9: Transporting

    Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORTING STEPS: Engage the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL. Machine will start forward movement and tilling. 2.6.1 FORWARD/REVERSE: transport Tiller to a new tilling site using its own power, raise IMPORTANT: To STOP forward movement and tine the tines to clear lawn and paved surfaces rotation, release the wheel and tine control.
  • Page 10: Service Parts & Assistance

    Check the level of the grease in the chain case at model and serial number as found on the nameplate of beginning of each tilling season. Remove your Tiller when contacting your SNAPPER Dealer for clevis pin and cotter pin that secures left hand parts or service assistance. tire/wheel to axle.
  • Page 11: 3.4 Tiller Tines

    & REPAIR 3.4 TILLER TINES BELT ADJUSTMENT - REPLACEMENT Your Snapper Tiller has right hand and left hand tines. BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT: Remove the cotter pin Replace both tines if blades become bent or are badly that secures clevis pin to left wheel hub. Remove clevis...
  • Page 12: Off Season Storage

    Section 3 -ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 3.5.1 STEP 5: Before starting, move the ENGINE CONTROL to TENSION TEST: Start the engine with tiller in neutral. Shift transmission into FWD & TILL pull rope starter slowly several times. excessive resistance is felt, remove the spark plug and and pull the wheel and tine control bail up pull rope starter rapidly to spin the engine and clear oil against the handle bar.
  • Page 13: 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.
  • Page 14: Primary Maintenance

    _engine & how reasonable maintenance can protect it! Snapper uses the best avail- able engines and components In their products in order to provide long, satisfactory service. However, proper care is essential In prolonging engine life. Dirt...
  • Page 15 Because of its working environ- ment, the air available to your Snapper engine Is " heavily saturated with air- borne dirt particles. As the dirt particles are stopped, Damage caused by a poorly serviced air...
  • Page 16 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE Air is also needed to keep your engine cool. Dirt, dust & debris build up to restrict and clog cooling air Intake screens and fins. Clean screens and fins at frequent Intervals. The engine blower housing and shrouds should be removed at least once each season or more often under dry, dusty conditions...
  • Page 17 2-cycle engine fuel, be sure the containers are clearly marked to avoid mix-up. Snapper 2-cycle engines require a 32 to 1 mixture of gasoline and BIA certified TC-W oll such as Snapper's 2-cycle engine oil. Many of the 2-cycle engine oils on the...
  • Page 18: Product Registration Form

    Or you may register on line at www.snapper.com. You can contact us at our web site or if you would like to speak with a Customer Service Representative. Call us at the Snapper Customer Relations Center. faster service please have your Serial Number...
  • Page 19 & 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Cicfr5505hv series 5Icfr7oo5bvCicfr5505hv

Table of Contents