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Section 3 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
3.1 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.
3.2 STANDING THE TILLER ON END
WARNING
ALWAYS STOP the engine and DISCONNECT the spark
plug wire BEFORE standing the TILLER on end to
prevent accidental starting! NEVER stand Tiller on end
with the engine running!
WARNING
If the fuel tank is over half full when the Tiller is placed on
end, gasoline may leak from the carburetor vent hole and
drip down the outside surface of the engine creating a
potential FIRE HAZARD! Gasoline may also leak unnoticed
into the engine cylinder and wash away lubricating oil
causing engine damage. Take all necessary precautions to
prevent fuel leakage BEFORE standing the Tiller on end.
Any draining 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 it frequently for signs of fuel
and/or oil leakage.
3.2.1 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.
See Figure 9.
3.2.2 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:
FIGURE 9
3.3 TILLER LUBRICATION
CHAIN CASE: Check the level of the grease in the
chain case at the beginning of each tilling season.
Remove clevis pin and cotter pin that secures left
hand tire/wheel to axle. Remove wheel. Check
grease level by removing the plastic plug located
beside the axle shaft on the lower left hand side.
See Figures 9A. 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
right hand side. See Figure 10. Add Snapper Part
No. 2-9577 Benalene 900 grease (4 oz. Bottle) as
needed to bring level up to bottom edge of the
check plug opening. The total capacity of the case
is about 48 ounces. DO NOT exceed this amount.
Reinstall check plugs after checking. NOTE: Also
available Snapper Part No. 2-9296 Benalene 900
grease (32 oz. Bottle).
FIGURE 9A
FIGURE 10
WARNING
NEVER stand Tiller on end with
engine running!
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
STAND
TILLER
ON END
TO DRAIN
ENGINE
OIL
GREASE CHECK PLUG
(REMOVE TO CHECK
GREASE LEVEL)
REMOVE L.H.
TIRE/WHEEL
ASSEMBLY
PROPER
GREASE
LEVEL
CHAIN
CASE
RIGHT
HAND
WHEEL
MAIN CASE
FILL PLUG