Snapper ICFR7005BV - Manual (Page 6)

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 BEFORE OPERATING:
Be thoroughly familiar with the operation of ALL controls and
how to use them BEFORE operating your Tiller. Transmission
shifting is done by shifting the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT
LEVER into the desired position. See Figure 3.
2.1.1 TRANSMISSION POSITIONS: The tiller has five
different transmission positions. They are as viewed from
the operator’s position, viewed from the left to right as
follows:
1. FWD & FWD TIL - (Forward Rotating Wheels and
Forward Rotating Tines are engaged).
2. FWD & REV TIL - (Forward Rotating Wheels and
Reverse Rotating Tines are engaged).
3. FWD - (Forward Rotating Wheels are engaged).
4. NEU - (Wheels and Tines are disengaged).
5. REV - (Reverse Rotating Wheels).
2.2 PRE-START
CHECKLIST
Make the following checks and perform services as
required before each start up. NOTE: Before checking oil
level place 2x4 piece of wood under both wheels to level
engine.
2.2.1 CHECK ENGINE OIL and bring level up to full. (Refer
to engine manual for oil specifications).
2.2.2 CHECK AIR CLEANER and service according to
instructions in engine manual.
2.2.3 CHECK EXTERNAL SURFACES and remove dirt
and dust accumulation and clean tines as needed.
2.2.4 CHECK GUARDS to make sure all are in proper
position and securely tightened.
2.2.5 FILL FUEL TANK where fumes will be safely
dissipated. Refer to engine manual for fuel specifications.
2.3 BRIGGS ENGINE STARTING - STOPPING
Know beforehand how to stop the tines, wheel drive and
engine in preparation for possible emergencies. The Briggs
engine is stopped by moving the engine SPEED CONTROL
to the rear to STOP. See Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
2.3A HONDA ENIGNE STARTING - STOPPING
The Honda engine is stopped by moving the ENGINE
KILL SWITCH to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2A.
FIGURE 2A
WHEEL & TINE STARTING - STOPPING
When the wheel and tine control is activated, the tines
rotate in a rearward or forward direction. With the engine
running, shift into the desired transmission position and
pull the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL against the
handle bar to start wheel or wheel and tine rotation.
Wheel or wheel and tine rotation is STOPPED by
releasing the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL. When
the bail is released, rotation should STOP even with the
WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in an engaged
position. See Figures 3 and 4.
FIGURE 3
WHEEL & TINE CONTROL
REV
NEU
FWD
FWD &
REV TILL
FWD &
FWD TILL
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SHIFTING MAY REQUIRE
PARTIALLY ENGAGING CLUTCH BAIL
MOVE ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL TO STOP
POSITION
STOP
ENGINE SPEED:
SLOW – TURTLE
FAST - RABIT
FUEL
VALVE
MOVE THE ENGINE
KILL SWITCH TO “OFF”