Snapper 6HP, 7HP manual Normal Care, Schedule

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Normal Care

SCHEDULE

Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry's leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation.

Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance whenever you wish to till your garden.

Please read this normal care schedule, and observe these recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit.

Maintenance Operation

Page

Before Each Use

50 hrs or

Every Season

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check forward/reverse belt tension

15

X

 

 

 

 

 

Change forward/reverse belt

16

 

X

 

 

 

 

Engine maintenance

17

X

X

 

 

 

 

Check or fill oil sump

17, EM

X

 

 

 

 

 

Check tiller transmission grease

18

X

 

 

 

 

 

Check tire pressure

18

X

 

 

 

 

 

Lubrication

18

X

 

 

 

 

 

Clean tine axle shaft

18

X

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate wheel axle shaft

19

 

X

 

 

 

 

Check throttle control adjustment

EM

 

1

 

 

 

 

EM = See engine manual

1Adjust throttle control after first 3 hours of operation or if engine is hard to start or run-on occurs.

2Change oil after first 5-8 hours of use, then after every 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Page Table Of Contents Safety Rules Owners ResponsibilityGeneral 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 Lever PRE-START Inspection Operation START-UP Shutting Down TillingTilling Tips TipsCultivating Tips Normal Care ScheduleServicing the Rototiller GeneralCheck Forward Belt Tension 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