Service Parts & Assistance; Standing Tiller On End; Tiller Lubrication - Snapper IRT4 1 Series Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS/SERVICE
FIGURE 8
6. ROUGH TERRAIN HINT: If tilling over very
rough, uneven ground, till at light depth setting
on the first path to smooth the surface. On espe¬
cially rough terrain, the tiller could hang up under¬
neath with the wheels spinning free. Under this
condition, lift the handle bar, then turn the tiller
diagonally across the rise to gain traction.
SERVICE PARTS & ASSISTANCE
To retain the original quality of your Tiller, use only gen^^^
SNAPPER replacement parts. Specify the model and
serial number as found on the nameplate of your Tiller
when contacting your SNAPPER Dealer for parts or
service assistance. Only numbers of certain
routine service parts are listed in this manual. Your
SNAPPER Dealer has a complete listing of all compo¬
nents. For engine parts, look for the engine manufac¬
turer's dealers under the heading ENGINES - gasoline
in the yellow pages of your telephone directory.
SNAPPER Dealers are listed under LAWN MOWERS.
STANDING TILLER ON END
CAUTION: If the fuel tank is over one-half full when
the tiller is placed on end, gasoline may leak from
the carburetor vent hole and drip down the outside
of the engine causing a potential fire hazard!
Gasoline may also leak unnoticed into the engine
cylinder causing engine damage.
Take the necessary steps to prevent fuel leakage
before standing tiller on end. Any draining or
transfer of fuel must be done outside with the
engine cool and away from ignition sources. If the
tiller is stored on end for any length of time, check
for oil leakage.
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SERVICE NOTE: Since a tiller normally operates
under extremely dusty or dirty conditions, the air
cleaner, engine oil and cooling fins must be serviced
as specified in the engine manual at frequent inter¬
vals. The tiller itself should be serviced as follows:
ENGINE SERVICE: Refer to the engine owner's
manual for details. Engine oil is drained by removing
front filler plug and standing tiller on end.
WARNING!
NEVER STAND THE TILLER ON END WITH
THE ENGINE RUNNING!
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire to
prevent accidental starting before standing on end.
TILLER LUBRICATION
CHAIN CASE: Check the level of the grease in the
chain case at the beginning of each tilling season.
Check by removing the plastic plug located beside the
axle shaft on the lower left hand side. The level should
be up to the edge of the opening. To add grease, re¬
move the filler plug located just forward of the pulley
shaft on the R.H. side. Add SNAPPER 0 grease
as needed to bring level up to bottom edge of the cheeky
plug opening. The total capacity of the case is about
1 U.S. Standard quart - do not exceed this amount.
Reinstall plugs after checking. See Figure 9.
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