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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Front Tine Tiller 5.5 TP Front Tine Tiller Mfg. No. Description 1695578 5521FT, 5.5 TP Front Tine Tiller 1695584 5521FT, 5.5 TP Front Tine Tiller 1695615 Revision A Rev. Date 10/2008 TP10008988 OM5521FT...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents MODEL IDENTIFICATION .......... 3 Start-up ..............10 Operating Speed ............ 11 SAFETY RULES ............4 Shutting Down ............11 Owner's Responsibility ..........4 Tilling ..............11 Special Messages ............ 4 MAINTENANCE............Important Safety Precautions ........4 Maintenance Schedule..........12 Preparation ............... -
Page 4: Safety Rules
Safety Rules OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY DANGER Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner’s responsibility. DANGER INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FA- TALITY WILL RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUC- Read and follow all safety instructions. TIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED. -
Page 5: Operation
Safety Rules c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fi ll fuel IMPORTANT tank indoors. d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM before restarting. THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is FACE THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD... -
Page 6: Safety Decals
Safety Rules SAFETY DECALS This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operated this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this important information while you are operating the unit. -
Page 7: Unpacking And Assembly
Unpacking and Assembly UNPACK TILLER AND ASSEMBLE IMPORTANT 1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly. THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM 2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains: THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU 6- 5/16-18 x 1-3/4”... -
Page 8: Features
Features The advantage of the Simplicity/Snapper™ gear drive rototiller over other front tine tillers, is the exclusive un- folding and fl exible drag bar. This gives the gear drive tiller its stability and its versatility. For easy transport, fold the wheels under the engine. During operation, the wheels unfold back and the drag bar folds down. The long length between the tines and the drag bar make this the most comfortable front tine tiller on the market. -
Page 9: Controls
Controls DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER CAUTION Engage tines into forward, releasing returns machine to neutral. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE ONLY TO Pulling down on drive safety control lever engages the tines. Releasing INTRODUCE THE CONTROLS. DO NOT START THE the drive safety control lever disengages the tines to a neutral ENGINE AT THIS TIME. -
Page 10: Operation
Operation PRE-START INSPECTION IMPORTANT 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. are secure. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. 2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual for procedure and specifi... -
Page 11: Operating Speed
Operation OPERATING SPEED WARNING For normal tilling, set the throttle lever to “fast”. EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN IN SELECT- SHUTTING DOWN ING TILLING DEPTH. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO TILL TOO DEEPLY FOR SOIL CONDITIONS, THAT IS, To stop the engine at any time, move throttle control to the off position. WITH THE DRAG STAKE IN TOO HIGH A POSITION, To stop wheels and tines at any time, release the drive safety control LOSS OF CONTROL COULD RESULT. -
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation. Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance. Please read this normal care schedule, and note the recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit. -
Page 13: Check Belt Tension
Maintenance CHECK BELT TENSION WARNING Belt tension may decrease over time. It must be adjusted within the CHECK FORWARD BELT TENSION REGULARLY. fi rst half hour of operation, and checked after every two hours of TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE TENSION WILL CAUSE operation. -
Page 14: Engine Maintenance
Maintenance ENGINE MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual provides ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the ENGINE. -
Page 15: Storage
Maintenance PREPARE FOR STORAGE WARNING Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read your DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine for AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME, storage. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting And Repair
Truobleshooting and Repair TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventually require PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. -
Page 17: Technical Manuals
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 www.simplicitymfg.com www.snapper.com 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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