Snapper RT8S User Manual

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.
TILLER TINES
TINE SERVICE: Snapper two-way tines are sharpen-
ed on front and rear edges to cut in either directon.
Check periodically for freedom of movement of the
tine blades and for loose or missing fasteners. The
tine blades must be free to pivot on the hub plates.
Replace tine blades when badly worn or damaged.
Use Snapper #3-2424 tines and #1-4981 Shoulder
bolts and 9-0524 locknuts for replacement purpose
or order complete tine assembly #5-1513. The same
assembly is used on both sides of the chain case.
The tines are bolted securely to the tine shaft witha
special shear boit (Snapper #1-4586) and locknut
(9-0289) on each side. Keep spares on hand in case a
bolt shears off or becomes lost while tilling.
FIG. 11--CHAIN CASE OIL CHECK
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 OO 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. 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 driven 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 position R
and 1. Remove capscrew, washer 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 slipping off pulleys 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 and secure with the fasteners 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.

Snapper RT8S Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	RT8S
Category	Tiller
Language	English