Snapper R8000 Manuale dell'operatore

Operator’s

Manual

Safety

Instruction

for

MODEL

R8000

REAR

TINE

TILLERS

Thank

you

for

buying

SNAPPER

product!

Your

Tiller

was

designed

and

built

provide

long

and

satisfactory

service.

Study

this

manual

carefully

before

operating

the

Tiller

and

pay

particular

atten¬

tion

the

Important

Safety

Instructions

below.

Keep

mind

that

Tiller,

any

other

mechanical

device,

can

potentially

dangerous

used

im¬

prudently.

Following

the

instructions

this

and

the

engine

manual

will

help

you

continue

enjoy

the

trouble-free

operation

expected

SNAPPER.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Warning:

This

tilling

machine

capable

causing

personal

injury!

Failure

observe

the

following

instructions

could

result

serious

injury

the

operator

persons

the

operational

area.

Careful¬

read

these

instructions

and

sure

question

your

Snapper

Dealer

doubt

about

anything.

Should

the

Dealer

not

answer

your

satisfaction,

write

call

the

Snapper

Customer

Service

Department

McDonough,

Ga.,

30253

(Phone

404-957-9141).

Become

thoroughly

familiar

with

all

controls

and

learn

how

stop

tine

rotation

quickly

preparation

for

emergencies.

Never

allow

children

immature,

uncoordinated

inexperienced

persons

operate

your

tiller.

Keep

everyone

safely

away

from

the

area

being

tilled.

especially

watchful

for

children

and

pets

darting

into

the

area

while

operating.

Wear

protective

clothing

and

appropriate

shoes

provide

best

footing

uneven

terrain.

Persons

under

the

influence

alcohol

drugs

must

not

allowed

operate

your

tiller.

Stay

alert,

give

complete

and

undivided

attention

the

job

hand.

Fill

fuel

tank

only

when

engine

stopped

and

not

hot.

Fill

outside

where

fumes

can

safely

dissipated.

Make

sure

clutch

disengaged

before

attempting

start.

Keep

feet,

hands

and

clothing

safely

away

from

tines

all

times.

Disengage

the

tines

and

stop

the

engine

before

making

any

adjustments,

attempting

clean

clear

tines,

leaving

the

operator’s

position

even

momentarily!

1-4493(8/82)

Remember

avoid

operating

the

engine

any

enclosed

area

where

deadly

exhaust

fumes

could

accumulate.

(over)

FIG.

2-PANEL

CONTROLS

FIG.

3-CLUTCH

CONTROL

FIG.

4-TRANSMISSION

SHIFT

LEVER

This

manual

covers

the

recommended

operating

procedures

and

routine

service

requirements

for

the

Snapper

model

R8000

Rear

Tine

Tiller.

Specific

details

involving

the

engine

are

found

the

separate

engine

owner’s

manual.

Study

these

manuals

before

operating

and

keep

both

handy

for

future

reference.

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

thoroughly

familiar

with

all

controls

and

how

use

them

before

operating

your

tiller.

Make

the

following

checks

and

perform

the

services

re¬

quired

before

each

start

up.

PRE-START

CHECK

LIST

CHECK

ENGINE

OIL

and

bring

level

full

(refer

engine

manual

for

oil

specifications).

CHECK

AIR

CLEANER

and

service

according

in¬

structions

Engine

Manual.

CHECK

EXTERNAL

SURFACES

and

remove

dirt,

dust

accumulation

and

clean

tines

needed.

CHECK

GUARDS

make

sure

all

are

proper

posi¬

tion

and

securely

tightened.

FILL

FUEL

TANK

where

fumes

will

safely

dissipated.

Refer

engine

manual

for

fuel

specifications.

STARTING-STOPPING

Know

beforehand

how

stop

the

tines,

wheel

drive

and

engine

preparation

for

possible

emergencies.

The

engine

stopped

either

moving

the

ENGINE

IGNITION

keyswitch

OFF

pulling

the

engine

THROTTLE

CONTROL

rearward

OFF.

Tine

rota¬

tion

stopped

either

shifting

the

TINE

CLUTCH

control

disengaged

position

releasing

the

CLUTCH

CONTROL

which

stops

both

the

drive

wheels

and

tine

rotation

even

with

the

TINE

CLUTCH

engaged

position.

Operate

engine

follows:

STEP

Shift

the

transmission

into

speed

posi¬

tion,

move

the

TINE

CLUTCH

into

disengaged

posi¬

tion

and

make

sure

CLUTCH

CONTROL

releas¬

position.

STEP

Insert

the

key

and

turn

the

ENGINE

IGNI¬

TION

switch

RUN

POSITION.

STEP

cold

starts,

move

the

engine

THROTTLE

CONTROL

forward

into

CHOKE

position.

STEP

Move

around

right

side

unit

and

pull

ROPE

STARTER

engine

smooth

steady

motion

until

engine

starts.

prolong

the

life

the

rope,

quide

the

starter

handle

back

the

engine

rather

than

allowing

snap

back.

STEP

Allow

brief

engine

warm-up

period

then

move

the

engine

THROTTLE

CONTROL

rearward

the

desired

FAST

SLOW

speed

setting.

Refer

TILLING

PROCEDURE

section

page.

STEP

stop

the

engine,

move

the

ENGINE

IGNI¬

TION

switch

OFF

pull

the

engine

THROTTLE

CONTROL

rearward

OFF.

HANDLE

BAR

ADJUSTMENT

The

handle

bar

can

moved

horizontially

from

the

center

position

two

positions

each

side

pull¬

ing

the

HANDLE

RELEASE

control

rearward

and

sw¬

inging

the

handie

bar

the

desired

position.

Push

the

HANDLE

RELEASE

toward

the

panel

lock

position.

The

handle

bar

can

raised

lowered

loosening

the

bolts

with

9/16"

wrench

shown

figure

Securely

tighten

the

boits

after

adjusting

TRANSPORTING

SITE

avoid

gouging

the

lawn

pavement,

raise

the

tines

ciear

the

surface

before

transporting

the

unit

the

tilling

site.

Release

the

CLUTCH

CON¬

TROL

and

lift

the

rear

the

tiller

take

the

weight

off

the

skid

arm

then

push

downward

into

the

notch

setting

which

wiil

aliow

the

tines

clear

the

surface.

Pull

the

CLUTCH

CONTROL

back

the

handle

bar

engage

the

wheel

drive

and

transport

the

tilling

site.

Transport

with

TINE

CLUTCH

disengaged

position.

TILLING

PROCEDURE

The

R8000

set-up

production

the

reverse

tine

rotation

mode.

this

mode,

the

tines

rotate

op¬

posite

direction

the

drive

wheeis

which

best

for

breaking

sod

unfilled

ground

and

for

tilling

deep.

Tine

rotation

can

changed

forward

for

cuitivating

and

seed

bed

preparation-refer

the

TINE

ROTATION

SELECTION

section

for

detaiis.

Prepare

for

tiiiing

follows;

SET

HANDLE

BAR

desired

position

before

engaging

CLUTCH

CONTROL.

SET

SKID

ARM

highest

position

for

deepest

tilling

depth

and

intermediate

notches

for

lesser

depth.

NOTE;

you

are

familiar

with

front

tine

tiilers,

this

opposite

the

skid

arm

setting

recommendations.

SET

SPEEDS

begin

tilling

shifting

the

transmission

into

speed

and

moving

the

engine

THROTTLE

CONTROL

fast.

BEGIN

TILLING

pushing

TINE

CLUTCH

con¬

trol

engaged

position

and

puliing

CLUTCH

CONTROL

back

handle.

the

end

the

row,

disengage

the

TINE

CLUTCH

but

hold

the

CLUTCH

CONTROL

handle

bar

continue

the

wheels

driving

whiie

turning.

TILLING

HINTS:

Let

the

tiller

the

work!

not

try

hold

back,

slight

down

pressure

the

handle

bar

usually

all

that

required

keep

the

tines

firmly

the

ground.

ROUGH

TERRAIN

HINT:

tilling

over

very

rough,

uneven

ground,

till

light

depth

setting

the

first

path

smooth

the

surface.

especially

rough

terrain,

the

tiller

could

hang

underneath

with

the

wheels

spinning

free.

Under

this

condition

the

transmission

will

hard

shift.

Rather

than

attempting

force

the

shift

lever

into

reverse,

lift

the

handle

bar

then

turn

the

tiller

diagonally

across

the

rise

gain

traction.

FIG.

5-SKID

ARM

DEPTH

LEVER

FIG.

HANDLE

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

FIG.

7-BELT

COVER

SWUNG

AWAY

TINE

ROTATION

SELECTION

received,

the

R8000

set-up

for

reverse

rotation

which

best

for

breaking

sod

new

ground

and

for

tiiiing

deep,

this

mode,

the

tines

rotate

the

reverse

direction

the

driving

wheels.

The

direction

tine

rotation

easily

changed

forward

mode

for

cultivating

and

seed

bed

preparation.

When

forward

mode

for

cultivating

between

rows,

the

tines

not

have

switched

from

side

side,

however,

the

Tiller

will

thus

break

previously

tilled

soil

depth

inches.

dig

un¬

filled

soil

till

deeper

for

seed

bed

preparation,

switch

the

tines

from

right

left

side.

CHANGE

TINE

ROTATION

with

engine

off

follows:

Remove

the

wing-nut

and

washer

the

front

stud

the

belt

cover,

pull

the

cover

outward

over

this

stud

then

swing

the

cover

rearward

and

out

the

way

over

the

belt

pulley.

With

the

clutch

con¬

trol

released,

there

sufficient

slack

slip

the

belt

off

the

pulley

for

changing

the

arrangement

shown

figure

the

original

reverse

rotation

mode,

the

tight

strand

the

belt

between

pulleys

indentified

and

the

illustration

while

for¬

ward

mode,

the

tight

strand

between

pulleys

C,B&A.

After

changing,

swing

the

belt

cover

into

position

and

secure

with

the

washer

and

wingnut.

NOTE;

Extreme

care

must

taken

avoid

double

twisting

the

belt.

SERVICE

PARTS

ASSISTANCE

retain

the

original

quality

your

Tiller,

use

only

genuine

Snapper

replacement

parts.

Specify

the

model

and

serial

number

found

the

nameplate

your

Tiller

when

contacting

your

Snapper

Dealer

for

parts

service

assistance.

Only

numbers

cer¬

tain

routine

service

parts

are

listed

this

manual.

Your

Snapper

Dealer

has

complete

listing

all

components.

For

engine

parts,

look

for

the

engine

manufacturer's

dealers

under

the

heading

ENGINES-gasoline

the

yellow

pages

your

telephone

directory.

Snapper

Dealers

are

listed

under

LAWN

MOWERS.

FIG.

9-TILLER

END

FIG.

TINE

DETAIL

STANDING

TILLER

END

Many

the

services

described

the

foliowing

specify

standing

the

tiller

end

for

easy

access

components

the

underside

the

frame.

The

Tiller

may

also

stored

during

the

off-season

the

front

stand-up

bar.

the

fuel

tank

less

than

half

full

the

fuel

should

not

leak

out

the

filler

cap.

Take

necessary

steps

prevent

fuel

leakage

before

standing

end.

the

tiller

stored

end

for

any

length

time,

check

for

oil

leakage.

CAUTION;

Never

stand

the

tiller

end

with

the

engine

runn¬

ing!

Stop

the

engine

and

disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

prevent

accidental

starting

before

standing

end.

FIG.

11-

CHAIN

CASE

OIL

CHECK

PLUG

SERVICE

NOTE:

Since

tiller

normally

operates

under

extremely

dusty

dirty

conditions,

the

air

cleaner,

engine

oil

and

cooling

fins

must

serviced

specified

the

engine

manual

frequent

inter¬

vals.

The

Tiller

itself

should

serviced

follows:

LUBRICATION-TILLER

CHAIN

CASE:

Check

the

level

the

oil

the

chain

case

each

time

the

engine

oil

changed.

Check

removing

the

check

plug

and

washer

located

just

above

the

tine

shaft.

The

level

should

the

edge

the

opening.

add

oil,

remove

the

plastic

plug

upper

side

case,

add

Snapper

grease

needed

bring

level

bottom

edge

the

check

plug

opening.

The

total

capacity

the

case

about

U.S.

standard

quart

not

exceed

this

amount.

Reinstall

plugs

and

washer

after

checking.

REDUCTION

GEAR

CASE:

This

unit

pre-lubricated

with

Snapper

grease

and

will

not

normally

require

additional

lubrication.

■

cr^-

MOVING

POINTS:

Grease

shift

lever,

roller

and

cam

traction

clutch

yoke

and

other

moving

surfaces

twice

year.

TILLER

TINES

The

tines

are

bolted

securely

the

tine

shaft

with

one

special

hardened

bolt

(Snapper

#9-0166)

and

locknut

(9-0289)

each

side.

Keep

spares

hand

case

bolt

shears

off

becomes

lost

while

till¬

ing.

The

Snapper

Tines

are

sharpened

front

and

rear

edge

for

forward

reverse

rotation.

The

point

the

tines

should

the

leading

edge

under

all

condi¬

tions

except

when

used

the

forward

mode

for

cultivating

(Refer

TINE

SELECTION

for

details).

FIG.

12-CHAIN

CASE

OIL

FILL

BELT

ADJUSTMENT

REPLACEMENT

BELT

TENSION

ADJUSTMENT:

Stand

tiller

end

and

swing

belt

cover

provide

access

belt

and

idler.

Pull

clutch

control

handle

bar

and

observe

where

idler

arm

positioned

under

the

tiller

frame.

With

the

belt

tight,

the

idler

arm

should

ap¬

proximately

parallel

the

cross

member.

angle,

adjust

idler

drive

pulley

loosening

capscrew

and

shifting

position

idler

until

arm

pulled

parallel

cross

member

when

belt

tight.

Retighten

capscrew

idler

after

adjustment.

belt

REPLACEMENT:

replace

belt,

stand

tiller

end,

swing

belt

cover

provide

access

belt

and

idler,

move

shift

lever

between

positon

and

Remove

nut

and

lockwasher

from

the

idler

under

frame

then

slide

idler

down

bolt

allow

slipping

belt

and

off

the

pulley.

Remove

belt

slipppng

off

puHeys

and

pull

out

the

frame.

install

replacement

belt,

thread

belt

thru

opening

back

frame,

route

belt

around

engine

pulley,

idlers

and

belt

guide

then

slide

idler

back

bolt

and

secure

with

the

lockwasher

and

nut

removed

earlier.

Use

care

insure

that

belt

kept

straight

over

tiller

pulley

and

idler

and

desired

tilling

mode.

Readjust

belt

tension

required.

FIG.

I3--CLUTCH

LOWER

ADJUSTMENTS

FIG.

15-DISC

FORWARD

REVERSE

POSITIONS

CLUTCH

ADJUSTMENT

DRIVEN

DISC

SERVICE

check

clutch

adjustment,

stand

tiller

front

end.

Measure

the

length

both

springs

the

end

the

control

cables

then

move

the

CLUTCH

CON¬

TROL

the

handle

bar

and

measure

the

extend¬

length

both

springs.

When

properly

adjusted

the

springs

should

extend

1/4

1/2

inches

when

clutch

engaged.

adjustment

required,

reposi¬

tion

the

jam-nuts

the

threaded

ends

the

cable

conduits.

One

end

the

conduit

iocated

under

the

handle

bar

center

panel

and

the

others

the

right

side

the

frame.

The

one

back

for

tine

rotation

and

the

center

for

wheel

traction.To

in¬

crease

spring

extension,

turn

the

jam-nuts

toward

the

end

cabie

decrease

closer

the

cable

fittings.

Additionai

clutch

adjustment

can

made

necessary

the

idler

under

the

belt

cover-refer

BELT

TENSION

adjustment

for

this

procedure.

CLUTCH

TEST:

Return

tiller

wheels,

start

engine

and

puil

CLUTCH

CONTROL

handle

bar

then

release

and

observe

tines

and

wheel

drive

which

should

stop-if

tines

wheels

continue

after

ciutch

controi

released,

the

clutch

spring

extension

too

great.

Readjust

using

the

foregoing

procedure.

the

wheels

loose

traction,

stand

the

tiller

end

and

check

the

rubber

driven

disc.

Poor

traction

could

caused

excessively

worn

driven

disc

improper

positioning

the

disc.

the

rubber

disc

appears

good

condition,

shift

the

transmis¬

sion

into

reverse

then

into

forward

position,

both

settings,

the

rubber

disc

should

located

out¬

side

the

indentation

the

center

the

metal

drive

disc,

the

rubber

disc

rides

the

edge

in¬

dentation

either

setting,

loosen

the

screws

holding

the

shift

detent

the

frame

then

tiit

the

de¬

tent

until

the

rubber

disc

outside

the

edge

the

indentation.

Securely

tighten

the

detent

screws.

The

disc

shouid

about

equal

distance

from

the

outer

edge

the

indentation

both

reverse

and

posi¬

tions

when

properly

adjusted.

Replace

the

driven

disc

worn

unevenly

worn

down

the

point

where

longer

makes

firm

con¬

tact

with

the

drive

disc.

replace,

remove

the

three

flange

nuts,

slip

the

old

disc

off

the

hub

then

install

the

replacement

and

secure

with

the

three

flange

nuts.

PRIMARY

(REDUCTION)

GEAR

CASE

DRIVEN

DISC

FIG.

14-CLUTCH

UPPER

ADJUSTMENTS

FIG.

16-DRIVEN

DISC

DETAIL

OFF-SEASON

STORAGE

Thoroughly

clean

all

external

surfaces

and

tines

before

storing

the

Tiller.

The

Tiller

may

stored

end,

however,

the

following

steps

must

taken.

Drain

gasoline

from

fuel

system

and

drain

the

engine

crankcase

oil

(refer

engine

manual

for

details).

After

standing

the

Tiller

end,

check

the

plugs

the

chain

case

for

leakage.

After

extended

period,

some

grease

may

seep

thru

upper

bearing

races.

Place

small

pan

towel

frame

catch

the

grease.

the

start

the

new

season,

replenish

engine

crankcase

oil

and

add

gasoline

the

fuel

tank

after

'•eturning

the

Tiller

its

wheels.

Before

starting,

move

the

ENGINE

CONTROL

OFF

and

pull

rope

starter

slowly

several

times.

ex¬

cessive

resistance

felt,

remove

the

spark

plug

and

pull

rope

starter

rapidly

spin

the

engine

and

clear

oil

from

the

cylinder.

Clean

and

reinstall

the

spark

plug

before

attempting

start

the

engine.

SERVICE

NOTES

TRACTOR

CONVERSION

ACCESSORIES

The

R8000

easily

converted

walk

behind

trac¬

tor

disconnecting

the

tiller

drive

belt

and

pulling

the

clevis

securing

the

tiller

unit

the

frame.

With

the

tiller

removed,

the

tractor

will

receive

the

following

garden

tool

accessories.

The

garden

tool

accessories

are

available

kit

form

thru

your

Snap¬

per

Dealer.

Hitch

adapter

kit

#6-0567

required

for

mounting

the

available

kits.

•

CULTIVATOR,

4-SPRING

SHANK

•

CULTIVATOR,

5-SWEEP

•

CULTIVATOR,

5-SHOVEL

•

MIDDLE

BUSTER,

10"

•

DISC

HILLER

•

HAULING

TRAY

(KIT

#6-0562)

(KIT

#6-0561)

(KIT

#6-0560)

(KIT

#6-0564)

(KIT

#6-0563)

(KIT

#6-0559)

Contact

your

Snapper

Dealer

for

specific

details

these

kits.

MANUFACTURER'S

YEAR

LIMITED

WARRANTY

For

Year

from

purchase

date

for

non-commercial

user,

for

Thirty

(30)

days

from

purchase

date

for

commercial

user,

SNAPPER

POWER

EQUIPMENT,

through

any

factory

authorized

service

dealer,

will

replace

for

the

original

pur¬

chaser,

free

charge,

any

part

parts

found

upon

examination

the

factory

McDonough,

Georgia,

defec¬

tive

material

workmanship

both.

All

transportation

cost

incurred

the

purchaser

submitting

material

authorized

service

dealer

for

replace¬

ment

under

this

warranty

must

borne

the

purchaser.

This

warranty

does

not

apply

engines

and

their

components,

these

items

are

warranted

separately

their

manufacturers.

Neither

does

apply

parts

that

have

been

damaged

accident,

alteration,

abuse,

improper

lubrication,

normal

wear,

other

cause

beyond

our

control.

There

other

express

warranty.

Implied

warranties,

including

those

merchantability

and

fitness

for

particular

purpose,

are

limited

one

year

from

purchase

date

for

non-commercial

users,

and

for

thirty

(30)

days

from

purchase

for

commercial

users

and

the

extent

permitted

law

any

and

all

implied

warranties

are

excluded.

This

the

exclusive

remedy.

Liabilities

for

con¬

sequential

damages

under

any

and

all

warranties

are

excluded.

Some

states

not

allow

limitations

how

long

implied

warranty

lasts

not

allow

the

exclusion

limitation

incidental

consequential

damages,

the

above

limitation

exclusion

may

not

apply

you.

This

warranty

gives

you

specific

legal

rights,

and

you

may

also

have

other

rights

which

vary

from

state

state.

WARNING;

Use

replacement

parts

other

than

genuine

SNAPPER

parts

may

impair

the

safety

your

tiller.

IMPORTANT:

Please

fill

out

the

attached

Snapper

Product

Registration

Card

and

mail

to:

SNAPPER

POWER

EQUIPMENT,

McDONOUGH,

GEORGIA

30253

SNAPPER

POWER

EQUIPMENT

McDonough,GA»

30253

FUOUA

INDUSTRIES

Company

1-4493

(8/82IPC)

(84061)

PRINTED

U.S.A

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