Snapper RT5 series - STANDING TILLER ON END; LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE; CHAIN CASE LUBRICATION; CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

SERVICE NOTE: ^ince 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:
STANDING TILLER ON END
Many of the services described in the following
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. 1.11- TILLER ON STAND-UP BAR
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.
MOVING POINTS: Grease shift lever, roller and cam
on traction clutch yoke and other moving surfaces
twice a year.
FIG. 1. 12 - CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (LOWER)
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
To check clutch adjustment, stand tiller on front
end. Measure the length of both springs at the end of
the control cables then move the CLUTCH CON¬
TROL up to the handle bar and measure the extend¬
ed length of both springs. When properly adjusted
the springs should extend 1/4 to 1/2 inches when
clutch is engaged. If adjustment is required, reposi¬
tion the jam-nuts on the threaded ends of the cable
conduits. One end of the conduit is located under
the handle bar center panel and the others on the
right side of the frame. The one in back is for tine
rotation and the center is for wheel traction.To in¬
crease spring extension, turn the jam-nuts toward
the end of cable or to decrease closer to the cable
fittings. Additional clutch adjustment can be made if
necessary at the idler under the belt cover-refer to
BELT TENSION adjustment for this procedure.
CLUTCH TEST: Return tiller to wheels, start engine
and pull CLUTCH CONTROL to handle bar then
release and observe tines and wheel drive which
should stop-if tines or wheels continue after clutch
control is released, the clutch spring extension is
too great. Readjust using the foregoing procedure.
FIG. 1. 13 - CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (UPPER)
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