Snapper 8.5 TP LUBRICATION, CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT, PREPARE FOR STORAGE, CONTAINERS, DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY, AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME

STORAGE

LUBRICATION

Maintenance

Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper		! WARNING
		DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED
care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts at 10 hour intervals using		DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED
a 30 weight oil.		AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME,
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT		SPARKS, PILOT LIGHTS OR AN IGNITED OBJECT.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT		DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY
		DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY
1.	Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.	IGNITION SOURCES. USE ONLY APPROVED FUEL
2.	Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.	CONTAINERS.
2.	Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3.	Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so that it rests on
3.
	the engine mount and the tines are exposed.
4.	Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material that may
	have accumulated on the axle between the inside set of tines and
	the seal on the transmission housing.
5.	Tip the tiller back to a level position.
6.	Replace spark plug wire.

PREPARE FOR STORAGE

Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine f storage.

1.	Protect wheels and axles from rust:		for
	- Remove lockpin and slide wheel off hub.
	- Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
	- Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
	- Slide wheel back on hub and insert lock pin.
2.	Drain fuel system completely following engine manufacturer’s
	instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from gumming up
	during extended storage period.	Not
3.		Not
3.	While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Reﬁll with
	fresh oil of the recommended grade.
4.	Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.
5.	Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug
	hole.
6.	Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly in
	cylinder head area.	Reproduction
7.	Reinstall spark plug.	Reproduction
7.	Reinstall spark plug.

8. Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety instructions storage precautions in this manual to prevent the possibility of ﬁre from the ignition of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of explosion and ﬁre.

9. If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampering, remove the spark plug and store it in a safe place before storing the rototiller unit. Be sure to plug the spark plug hole to prevent foreign material from entering.