Snapper 6HP, 7HP manual Adjustments, Wheel Lockouts 7016RT, Wheel Lockpins 6016RT

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Adjustments

WHEEL LOCKOUTS (7016RT)

Place wheels in tilling position.

1.Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine.

2.Rotate knob and lockout to align with slot on axle, release knob. Rotate wheel to align slot in wheel hub with lockout.

3.Wheel and axle should be firmly locked together before tilling.

4.Repeat for other wheel.

WHEEL LOCKPINS (6016RT)

Place wheels in tilling position.

1.Remove lockpin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub.

2.Insert lockpin through holes, fold lockpin ring to secure pin to axle.

3.Wheel and axle should be firmly locked together before tilling.

4.Repeat for other wheel.

Model 7016RT (7-hp)

Wheel lockout in tilling position.

(hub & axle slot)

Model 6016RT (6-hp)

Wheel lockpin in free-wheel position.

(axle hole only)

NOTE: Always have both wheel lockouts in or out. Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locked.

To place wheels in free-wheel position.

1.Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine.

2.Rotate knob and lockout to align lockout with detent in end of axle. Release knob.

3.Wheel should turn freely on axle.

NOTE: Always have both wheel lockouts in or out. Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locked.

To place wheels in free-wheel position.

1.Remove lockpin. Slide wheel inward toward machine.

2.Insert pin in axle only.

3.Wheel should turn freely on axle.

WARNING

Never start engine or operate tiller with wheels in free-wheel position.The free-wheel position is for transporting the tiller long distances over level ground--do not attempt to move the tiller up or down steep grades in the free-wheel position.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Page Table Of Contents General Safety RulesOwners Responsibility PreparationMaintenance and Storage OperationSafety Decals Model 7016RT Controls Drive Safety Control LeversReverse Handle Engine Controls ThrottleWheel Lockpins 6016RT AdjustmentsWheel Lockouts 7016RT Height Adjustment Handlebar AdjustmentsSwivel Adjustment Belt Tension Adjustment Depth Regulator LeverPRE-START Inspection OperationSTART-UP Shutting Down TillingTilling Tips TipsCultivating Tips Normal Care ScheduleCheck Forward Belt Tension Servicing the RototillerGeneral Check Reverse Belt TensionChange Forward/Reverse Belt Engine Maintenance Check or Fill Oil SumpCheck Tiller Transmission Grease Clean Tine Axle ShaftLubrication Storage Prepare for StorageTroubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting and RepairProblem REMEDY/ACTION Troubleshooting and Repair Features SpecificationsTechnical Manuals

6HP, 7HP, 6HP specifications

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