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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
especially rough terrain, the tiller could hang up
underneath 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 genuine
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 components. For engine parts, look
for the engine manufacturer'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.
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.
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 intervals.
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.
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,
remove the filler plug located just forward of the pulley
shaft on the R.H. side. Add SNAPPER Transmission
grease as needed to bring level up to bottom edge of
the check 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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