Snapper R5000 User's Manual
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1. Operator s Manual amp Safety Instruction for SNABPER MODEL R5000 REAR TINE TILLERS Thank you for buying a SNAPPER product Your Tiller was designed and built to provide long and satisfactory service Study this manual carefully before operating the Tiller and pay particular atten tion to the Important Safety Instructions below Keep in mind that a Tiller like any other mechanical device can be potentially dangerous if used im prudently Following the instructions in this and the engine manual will help you continue to enjoy the trouble free operation expected of a SNAPPER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning This tilling machine is capable of causing personal injury Failure to observe the following instructions could result in serious injury to the operator or persons in the operational area Careful ly read these instructions and be sure to question your Snapper Dealer if in doubt about anything Should the Dealer not answer to your satisfaction write or call the Snapper Customer Service Department at McDonough Ga 30253 Phone 404 957 9141 a a PSP Q Dz 10 11 12 1 4418 8 82 Become thoroughly familiar with all controls and learn how to stop tine rotation quickly in preparation for emergencies Never allow children or immature uncoordinated or inexperienced persons to operate your tiller Keep everyone safely away from the area being tilled Be especially watchful for children and pe2. un tilled soil or to till deeper for seed bed preparation switch the tines from right to left side CHANGE TINE ROTATION with engine off as follows Remove the wing nut and washer on the front stud of the belt cover pull the cover outward over this stud then swing the cover rearward and out of the way over the belt pulley With the clutch con trol released there is sufficient slack to slip the belt off the pulley for changing the arrangement as shown in figure 8 In the original reverse rotation mode the tight strand of the belt is between pulleys indentified A and C in the illustration while in for ward mode the tight strand is between pulleys C B amp A After changing swing the belt cover into position and secure with the washer and wingnut NOTE Extreme care must be taken to avoid double twisting the belt SERVICE SERVICE PARTS amp 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 cer tain 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 FIG 9 TILLER O
3. K AIR CLEANER and service according to in structions in Engine Manual CHECK EXTERNAL SURFACES and remove dirt dust accumulation and clean tines as needed CHECK GUARDS to make sure all are in proper posi tion and securely tightened FILL FUEL TANK where fumes will be safely dissipated Refer to engine manual for fuel specifications STARTING STOPPING The driving wheels and tines are engaged by moving the CLUTCH CONTROL up to the handle bar Before attempting to start the engine check to make sure the CLUTCH CONTROL is in disengaged position away from the handle bar The engine starting stopping control is locate on the front left side of the engine Operate engine as follows STEP 1 On cold start move the engine control all the way forward to FAST position STEP 2 Pull rope starter out in smooth steady mo tion until engine runs Guide rope starter handle back to engine rather than allowing it to snap back STEP 3 Allow brief warm up period then move engine control rearward out of full forward choke position to desired speed setting STEP 3 To stop engine move engine control rear ward to STOP position FIG 3 TRACTION amp TINE CLUTCH CONTROL ae ky HANDLE BAR ADJUSTMENT Horizontal positioning of the handle bar is changed from center position to two horizontal positions on either side as follows Raise the horizontal position lever and swing the handle bar to desired position align
4. N END FIG 10 TINE DETAIL STANDING TILLER ON END Many of the services described in the following specify standing the tiller on end for easy access to components on the underside of the frame The Tiller may also be stored during the off season on the front stand up bar If the fuel tank is less than half full the fuel should not leak out of the filler cap Take necessary steps to prevent fuel leakage before standing on end If the tiller is stored on end for any length of time check for oil leakage CAUTION Never stand the tiller on end with the engine runn ing Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting before standing on end FIG 11 CHAIN CASE OIL CHECK 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 LUBRICATION TILLER CHAIN CASE Check the level of the oil in the chain case each time the engine oil is changed Check by removing the check plug and washer located just above the tine shaft The level should be up to the edge of the opening To add oil remove the plastic plug on upper side of case add Snapper OO 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
5. ce remove the three flange nuts slip the old disc off the hub then install aa replacement and secure with the three flange nuts PRIMARY REDUCTION GEAR CASE DRIVEN DISC FIG 16 DRIVEN DISC DETAIL OFF SEASON STORAGE Thoroughly clean all external surfaces and tines before storing the Tiller The Tiller may be stored on end however the following steps must be taken 1 Drain gasoline from fuel system and drain the engine crankcase oil refer to engine manual for details 2 After standing the Tiller on end check the plugs in the chain case for leakage After extended period some grease may seep thru upper bearing races Place small pan or towel on frame to catch the grease 3 At the start of the new season replenish engine crankcase oil and add gasoline to the fuel tank after returning the Tiller to its wheels 4 Before starting move the ENGINE CONTROL to OFF and pull rope starter slowly several times If ex cessive resistance is felt remove the spark plug and pull rope starter rapidly to spin the engine and clear oil from the cylinder Clean and reinstall the spark plug before attempting to start the engine SERVICE NOTES TRACTOR CONVERSION amp ACCESSORIES The R5000 Tiller can be converted to a walk behind garden tractor by detaching the tiller unit and install ing the Snapper 6 0572 clevis pin hitch kit in place of the tiller With the hitch kit installed the tractor will accep
6. nd idler move shift lever between positon R and 1 Remove nut and lockwasher from the V idler under frame then slide idler down bolt to allow slipping belt on and off the pulley Remove belt by slipppng off pulleys and pull out of the frame To install replacement belt thread belt thru opening in back of frame route belt around engine pulley idlers and belt guide then slide V idler back on bolt and secure with the lockwasher and nut removed earlier Use care to insure that belt is kept straight over tiller pulley and idler and in desired tilling mode Readjust belt tension as required FIG 13 CLUTCH LOWER ADJUSTMENTS CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT To check clutch adjustment stand tiller on front end Measure the length of both springs at the end of the control cables then move the CLUTCH CON TROL up to the handle bar and measure the extend ed length of both springs When properly adjusted the springs should extend 1 4 to 1 2 inches when clutch is engaged If adjustment is required reposi tion the jam nuts on the threaded ends of the cable conduits One end of the conduit is located under the handle bar center panel and the others on the right side of the frame The one in back is for tine rotation and the center is for wheel traction To in crease spring extension turn the jam nuts toward the end of cable or to decrease closer to the cable fittings Additional clutch adjustment can be made if necessary at the idler under the belt cover
7. notch and release the lever Refer to figure 6 The handle bar is also adjustable vertically for your comfort This adjustment requires a 5 8 box or open end wrench To adjust vertical height loosen the two lower bolts on the handle pivot bracket reposition the bar to the desired height then securely tighten the two bolts Refer to figure 6 TRANSPORTING TO SITE To avoid gouging the lawn or pavement while transporting raise the tines to clear the surface by setting the skid arm in the lowest position Do this with the CLUTCH CONTROL released To reset the skid arm lift the rear of the tiller to take weight off the skid arm then pull the skid arm handle rearward and push down and reposition in the desir d notch Shift into the higher forward speeds then pull CLUTCH CONTROL back to the handle bar to transport to the tilling site TILLING PROCEDURE The R5000 is set up in production in the reverse tine rotation mode In this mode the tines rotate in the opposite direction of the wheels Reverse rotation is best for breaking sod or untilled ground and for till ing deep The tine rotation can be changed to for ward refer to TINE ROTATION SELECTION section for cultivating and seed bed preparation Prepare for tilling as follows 1 SET SKID ARM On this rear tine tiller set the skid arm in the highest position for deepest till ing depth and intermediate notches for lesser depth NOTE If you are used to front tine tillers thi
8. refer to BELT TENSION adjustment for this procedure CLUTCH TEST Return tiller to wheels start engine and pull CLUTCH CONTROL to handle bar then release and observe tines and wheel drive which should stop if tines or wheels continue after clutch contro is released the clutch spring extension is too great Readjust using the foregoing procedure FIG 14 CLUTCH UPPER ADJUSTMENTS DRIVEN E DRIVE DISC REVERSE HFORWARD NEY FIG 15 DISC FORWARD amp REVERSE POSITIONS DRIVEN DISC SERVICE if the wheels loose traction stand the tiller on end and check the rubber driven disc Poor traction could be caused by an excessively worn driven disc or by improper positioning of the disc If the rubber disc appears in good condition shift the transmis sion into reverse then into 1 forward position In both settings the rubber disc should be located out side of the indentation in the center of the metal drive disc If the rubber disc rides on the edge of in dentation in either setting loosen the screws holding the shift detent to the frame then tilt the de tent until the rubber disc is outside the edge of the indentation Securely tighten the detent screws The disc should be about equal distance from the outer edge of the indentation in both reverse and 1 posi tions when properly adjusted Replace the driven disc if worn unevenly or if worn down to the point where it no longer makes firm con tact with the drive disc To repla
9. s and for thirty 80 days from purchase for commercial users and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are excluded This is the exclusive remedy Liabilities for con sequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state WARNING Use of replacement parts other than genuine SNAPPER parts may impair the safety of your tiller IMPORTANT Please fill out the attached Snapper Product Registration Card and mail to SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT McDONOUGH GEORGIA 30253 SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT rudus McDonough GAe 30253 cee 1 4418 8 82 IPC 84071 8 PRINTED IN U S A
10. s is the opposite of the skid arm setting 2 SET HANDLE BAR To swing the handle horizontally to either side pull up on the release lever and swing to desired position then release the lever Refer to HANDLE BAR ADJUSTMENT section 3 SET SPEED Shift transmission to lower ground speed setting and move engine control to fast setting Readjust speeds later as need ed to suit tilling conditions 4 BEGIN TILLING by pulling the CLUTCH CON TROL back to the handle bar Hold firmly against the handle bar to continue tilling Release CLUTCH CONTROL to stop tine rota tion and drive wheels 5 TILLING HINTS Let the tiller do the work Don t try to hold it back A slight down pressure on the handle bar is usually all thats required to help keep the tines firmly in the ground FIG 7 BELT COVER SWUNG AWAY over N N STRAND gi aA FIGURE 8 TINE ROTATION BELT CHANGES TINE ROTATION SELECTION As received the R5000 is set up for reverse rotation which is best for breaking sod or new ground and for tilling deep In this mode the tines rotate in the reverse direction of the driving wheels The direction of tine rotation is easily changed to forward mode for cultivating and seed bed preparation When in forward mode for cultivating between rows the tines do not have to be switched from side to side however the Tiller will thus break previously tilled soil to a depth of only 1 or 2 inches To dig
11. t the following garden tool accessories which are available in kit form thru your Snapper Dealers CULTIVATOR 4 SPRING SHANK KIT 6 0562 CULTIVATOR 5 SWEEP KIT 6 0561 CULTIVATOR 5 SHOVEL KIT 6 0560 MIDDLE BUSTER 10 KIT 6 0564 DISC HILLER KIT 6 0563 HAULING TRAY KIT 6 0559 Contact your Snapper Dealer for specific details on these kits MANUFACTURER S 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For 1 Year from purchase date for a non commercial user or for Thirty 30 days from purchase date for a commercial user SNAPPER POWER EQUIPMENT through any factory authorized service dealer will replace for the original pur chaser free of charge any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough Georgia to be defec tive in material or workmanship or both All transportation cost incurred by the purchaser in submitting material to an authorized service dealer for replace ment under this warranty must be borne by the purchaser This warranty does not apply to engines and their components as these items are warranted separately by their manufacturers Neither does it apply to parts that have been damaged by accident alteration abuse improper lubrication normal wear or other cause beyond our control There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year from purchase date for non commercial user
12. this amount Reinstall plugs and washer after checking REDUCTION GEAR CASE This unit is pre lubricated with Snapper 00 grease and will not normally require additional lubrication MOVING POINTS Grease shift lever roller and cam on traction clutch yoke and other moving surfaces twice a year TILLER TINES The tines are bolted securely to the tine shaft with one special hardened bolt Snapper 9 0166 and locknut 9 0289 on each side Keep spares on hand in case a bolt shears off or becomes lost while till ing The Snapper Tines are sharpened on front and rear edge for forward or reverse rotation The point of the tines should be the leading edge under all condi tions except when used in the forward mode for cultivating Refer to TINE SELECTION for details FIG 12 CHAIN CASE OIL FILL BELT ADJUSTMENT amp REPLACEMENT BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Stand tiller on end and swing belt cover up to provide access to belt and idler Pull clutch control to handle bar and observe where idler arm is positioned under the tiller frame With the belt tight the idler arm should be ap proximately parallel to the cross member If at an angle adjust idler at drive pulley by loosening capscrew and shifting position of idler until arm is pulled parallel to cross member when belt is tight Retighten capscrew on idler after adjustment BELT REPLACEMENT To replace belt stand tiller on end swing belt cover up to provide access to belt a
13. ts darting into the area while operating Wear protective clothing and appropriate shoes to provide best footing on uneven terrain Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs must not be allowed to operate your tiller Stay alert give complete and undivided attention to the job on hand Fill fuel tank only when engine is stopped and not hot Fill outside where fumes can be safely dissipated Make sure clutch is disengaged before attempting to start Keep feet hands and clothing safely away from tines at all times Disengage the tines and stop the engine before making any adjustments attempting to clean or clear tines or leaving the operator s position even momentarily Remember to avoid operating the engine in any enclosed area where deadly exhaust fumes could accumulate over INTRODUCTION This manual covers the recommended operating procedures and routine service requirements for the Snapper model R5000 rear tine tiller Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owners manual Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating your tiller Make the following checks and perform the services as re quired before each start up PRE START CHECK LIST CHECK ENGINE OIL and bring level up to full refer to engine manual for oil specifications CHEC
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