Table Of Contents - Snapper RT5 series Service Manual

Table of Contents

Operational Procedures2
Pre-Start Check List2
Starting-Stopping2
Rt5 Start-Stop Control2
Handle Bar Adjustment3
Transmission Shift3
Rt5 Handle Adjustments3
Rt8 Handle Height Adj.3
Tine Rotation Selection4
Tine Belt Drive-Pulley4
Reverse To Forward4
Forward To Reverse4
Standing Tiller On End5
Lubrication Tiller5
Chain Case5
Reduction Gear Case5
Tiller Tines6
Belt Adjustments & Replacement6
Belt Tension Adjustment6
Belt Replacement6
Zero-Maintenance Battery7
Sealed Lead Acid Battery7
Charging-On Unit7
Maintenance7
Troubleshooting8
Will Not Start8
Stops Suddenly8
Runs Rough8
Tiller Unit Overhaul10
Oil Seal Replacement10
Removing Tines10
Snapper Seal Puller10
Separating Units11
Tiller Disassembly11
Separating 5 Hp Unit11
Remove Grip & Spring11
Remove Pulley Unit12
Pulley Retaining Hardware12
Mounting Bracket Bolts12
Bracket Spacers & Brace12
Exploded View Of Current Chain Case Assembly13
Chain Case Disassembly14
Tiller Unit Disassembled14
Key & Cone Washer14
Case Half Bolts14
Chain Case Reconditioning15
Separate Case Halves15
Chain Sprocket Assembly15
Needle Bearing15
Input Shaft Bearings16
Chain Case Reassembly16
Chain & Sprocket Installed16
Add Oil After Reconditioning16
Tractor Unit Overhaul18
Clutch Yoke18
Transmission Cutaway18
Remove Two Lower Bolts18
Remove Stand-Up Bar19
Remove Fender/Frame Bolts19
Pull Gear Case Assembly19
Boot Retainer Removal19
Transmission20
Gear & Spacer Removal20
Hex Tube Gear & Bushings20
Spacer & Thrust Washer20
Exploded View Of Transmission/Right Fender21
Primary Chain Case22
Discount Shift Linkage22
Twist Assembly Sideways22
Belt Idler23
Idler Bracket Bolts23
Disconnect Clutch Spring23
Old Style - Discard23
Idler Arm Disassembled24
Idler Bracket & Belt Guide24
Spacer Installed Over Arm24
Large Flat Washer Over Spacer24
Drive Disc Replacement25
Engine To Frame25
Shims Of 5Hp Models25
Drive Disc Mounting Bolt25
Drive Disc26
Remove Three Screws26
Square Key Removed26
Separate Pulley From Disc26
Handles & Controls28
Replaceable Back-Up Plates28
Handle & Bracket Changes28
Latch Bracket Changes28
Handle Disassembly Procedure29
Handle Bracket Details29
Set-Up Instructions30
Rt5 Tillers30
Handle Folded For Shipment30
Raise Handle Tube30
Rt8 Tillers31
1-Support Tube To Pivot31
Handle Bar Attachment31
Release Rod Thru Panel31