Snapper IR5003B, NIR5003B Adjustments & Repair, 3.1SERVICE PARTS & ASSISTANCE

Section 3 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR

3.1SERVICE 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.

3.2STANDING 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.

WARNING

NEVER stand Tiller on end with engine running!

3.2.1ENGINE 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.

3.2.2SERVICE 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:

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

STAND

TILLER

ON END

TO DRAIN

ENGINE

OIL

FIGURE 9

3.3TILLER 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).

GREASE CHECK PLUG (REMOVE TO CHECK GREASE LEVEL)

REMOVE L.H.

TIRE/WHEEL

ASSEMBLY

PROPER

GREASE

LEVEL

FIGURE 9A

CHAIN

CASE

MAIN CASE

RIGHTFILL PLUG HAND

WHEEL

FIGURE 10

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