Snapper R8000 User Manual

STANDING TILLER ON END
Many of the services described in the foliowing
specify standing the tiller on end for easy access to
components on the underside of the frame. The
Tiller may also be stored during the off-season on
the front stand-up bar. If the fuel tank is less than
half full the fuel should not leak out of the filler cap.
Take necessary steps to prevent fuel leakage before
standing on end. If the tiller is stored on end for any
length of time, check for oil leakage. CAUTION;
Never stand the tiller on end with the engine runn¬
ing! Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire to prevent accidental starting before standing
on end.
FIG. 11- CHAIN CASE OIL CHECK PLUG
SERVICE 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 inter¬
vals. The Tiller itself should be serviced as follows:
LUBRICATION-TILLER
CHAIN CASE: Check the level of the oil in the chain
case each time the engine oil is changed. Check by
removing the check plug and washer located just
above the tine shaft. The level should be up to the
edge of the opening. To add oil, remove the plastic
plug on upper side of case, add Snapper 00 grease
as needed to bring level up to bottom edge of the
check plug opening. The total capacity of the case is
about 1 U.S. standard quart - do not exceed this
amount. Reinstall plugs and washer after checking.
REDUCTION GEAR CASE: This unit is pre-lubricated
with Snapper 00 grease and will not normally require
additional lubrication. ■ + cr^-
MOVING POINTS: Grease shift lever, roller and cam
on traction clutch yoke and other moving surfaces
twice a year.
TILLER TINES
The tines are bolted securely to the tine shaft with
one special hardened bolt (Snapper #9-0166) and
locknut (9-0289) on each side. Keep spares on hand
in case a bolt shears off or becomes lost while till¬
ing.
The Snapper Tines are sharpened on front and rear
edge for forward or reverse rotation. The point of the
tines should be the leading edge under all condi¬
tions except when used in the forward mode for
cultivating (Refer to TINE SELECTION for details).
FIG. 12-CHAIN CASE OIL FILL
BELT ADJUSTMENT & REPLACEMENT
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT: Stand tiller on end
and swing belt cover up to provide access to belt
and idler. Pull clutch control to handle bar and
observe where idler arm is positioned under the tiller
frame. With the belt tight, the idler arm should be ap¬
proximately parallel to the cross member. If at an
angle, adjust idler at drive pulley by loosening
capscrew and shifting position of idler until arm is
pulled parallel to cross member when belt is tight.
Retighten capscrew on idler after adjustment.
belt REPLACEMENT: To replace belt, stand tiller
on end, swing belt cover up to provide access to belt
and idler, move shift lever between positon R and 1.
Remove nut and lockwasher from the V idler under
frame then slide idler down bolt to allow slipping
belt on and off the pulley. Remove belt by slipppng
off puHeys and pull out of the frame. To install
replacement belt, thread belt thru opening in back of
frame, route belt around engine pulley, idlers and
belt guide then slide V idler back on bolt and secure
with the lockwasher and nut removed earlier. Use
care to insure that belt is kept straight over tiller
pulley and idler and in desired tilling mode. Readjust
belt tension as required.
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Snapper R8000 Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	R8000
Category	Tiller
Language	English