Snapper IR5003B - Manual (Page 6)

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.4 ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
Step 1: Place the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in
the NEUTRAL position and make sure the WHEEL and
TINE CONTROL BAIL is in the released position.
Step 2: For cold starts, move the CHOKE CONTROL
on the engine forward into CHOKE position.
See Figure 5.
FIGURE 5
Step 3: Move THROTTLE CONTROL to RUN
position.
Step 4: Move to the right side of Tiller and place
your foot on top of the right wheel (See starting
procedure decal located on top of the tine cover),
hold handle bar, then pull the ROPE STARTER
HANDLE in smooth, steady motion until the engine
starts. To prolong the life of the rope, guide the
handle back to the engine rather than allowing it to
snap back.
Step 5: Allow a brief warm-up period, then move
the CHOKE CONTROL rearward and the
THROTTLE CONTROL to the desired speed
setting. Refer to the tilling procedure column on
this page.
Step 6: To STOP the engine, pull the THROTTLE
CONTROL on engine rearward into STOP position.
2.5 HANDLE BAR ADJUSTMENT
Remove retaining screw and nut from handle bar
bracket. Adjust handle bar “UP” or “DOWN” as
required. Reinstall screw and nut. See Figure 6.
FIGURE 6
2.6 TRANSPORTING
2.6.1 FORWARD/REVERSE: To transport the Tiller to
a new tilling site using its own power, raise the tines to clear
lawn and paved surfaces to prevent gouging. Release the
WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL and lift the rear of the
Tiller to take the weight off the DEPTH BAR (see Figure 7),
then push the DEPTH BAR downward into notch setting
that allows the tines to clear the ground surface. Place the
WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in FWD or REV. Pull the
WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL back against the
handlebar to engage the wheel drive and transport the unit.
2.6.2
To transport the Tiller to a new tilling site by
pushing it, place the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in
the NEUTRAL position, and with the bail released, push the
unit with the handle bar. The Tiller may be pushed with the
engine running or shut off.
FIGURE 7
2.7 TILLING
PROCEDURE
Tines are engaged ONLY when the WHEEL and TINE
SHIFT LEVER is in the FWD & TIL position and the
WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL is held against the
handle bar.
1. Set HANDLE BAR in desired position before
beginning operation.
2. Set DEPTH BAR in highest position for deepest tilling
depth or in intermediate notches for lesser depth.
See Figure 7.
PUSH FORWARD
TO CHOKE
CHOKE
LEVER
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH REMOVE
SCREW TO
ADJUST
HANDLEBAR
HANDLE
BRACKET
ADJUST UP OR
DOWN TO
DESIRED
TILLING DEPTH
DEEP
TILL
SHALLOW
TILL
DEPTH
BAR
PULL SPRING
BACK TO
RELEASE
TENSION