Simplicity Snapper 5521FT Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Front Tine Tiller
5.5 TP Front Tine Tiller
Mfg. No.
Description
1695615

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Front Tine Tiller 5.5 TP Front Tine Tiller Mfg. No. Description 1695615...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Precautions ... Preparation ... Operation ... Maintenance and Storage ... Safety Decals ... UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY... Unpack Tiller and Assemble ... Install Depth Regulator Lever ... Fill Engine Crankcase ... FEATURES ... CONTROLS ... Drive Safety Control Lever ...
  • Page 4: Owner's Responsibility

    OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY SPECIAL MESSAGES NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation or service of the machine. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read this section carefully. This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety.
  • Page 5: Maintenance And Storage

    IMPORTANT THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL. ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY OPERATION WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE neutral STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE...
  • Page 6 SAFETY DECALS Part No. 1737283 Part No. 1737284 TINES DANGER/OPERATION HOOD WARNING Hood Decal Hood Decal Part No. 1737287 Part No. 1737288 Part No. 1737285 WARNING CLUTCH ENGAGE WARNING Pivot Mount Decal Handlebar Decal Belt Cover Decal...
  • Page 7: Fill Engine Crankcase

    UNPACK TILLER AND ASSEMBLE INSTALL DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE mix oil with gasoline. IMPORTANT THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL. ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
  • Page 8 Simplicity/Snapper™ gear drive rototiller gear drive tiller...
  • Page 9 ENGINE AT THIS TIME. STARTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN ON PAGE 10. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION AND ALL OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING YOUR TILLER. AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER WILL NOT LOCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION.
  • Page 10: Pre-Start Inspection

    PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND TILLER WITH TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE BEGINNING TO TILL. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO USE THE TILLER PROPERLY, KEEP CONTROL AT ALL TIMES, STOP THE TINES AND WHEELS FROM TURNING, AND STOP THE ENGINE IF NECESSARY.
  • Page 11: Operating Speed

    TILLING NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time, testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising depth regulator lever too high can result in loss of control of tiller! fast WARNING EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN IN SELECT- ING TILLING DEPTH.
  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER Before Each Use Every Season WARNING To prevent accidental starting: Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug wire must be removed and secured from spark plug before checking and adjusting engine or equipment. 50 hours or...
  • Page 13: Check Belt Tension

    CHECK BELT TENSION CHANGE FORWARD BELT WARNING CHECK FORWARD BELT TENSION REGULARLY. TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE TENSION WILL CAUSE PREMATURE BELT FAILURE.
  • Page 14: Engine Maintenance

    IF DEBRIS BLOCKS THE COOLING SYSTEM OR ROTATING SCREEN. NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE. CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE TILLER BEFORE READING THE ENGINE MANUAL PROVIDED IN THE PARTS PACKET. WARNING TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEAR BY AREAS...
  • Page 15: Prepare For Storage

    PREPARE FOR STORAGE WARNING DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME, SPARKS, PILOT LIGHTS OR AN IGNITED OBJECT. DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY IGNITION SOURCES. USE ONLY APPROVED FUEL CONTAINERS.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SECURED BEFORE ATTEMPTING MAINTENANCE REPAIR. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SAFETY REQUIREMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR BYSTANDERS.
  • Page 17: Technical Manuals

    Additional Technical Literature Available Additional copies of this manual are available, as well as fully illustrated parts lists. These manuals show all of the product’s components in exploded views (3D illustrations which show the relationship of parts and how they go together) as well as part numbers and quantities used.
  • Page 20 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, L.L.C. Copyright © 2008 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI USA. All Rights Reserved www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com...

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