Simplicity Snapper 5521FT Manuel de l'opérateur

OPERATOR’SMANUALMfg. No. Description1695578 5521FT, 5.5 TP Front Tine Tiller1695584 5521FT, 5.5 TP Front Tine Tiller1695921 5521FT, 5.5

10PRE-START INSPECTION1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure.2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. Se

11OPERATING SPEEDFor normal tilling, set the throttle lever to “fast”.SHUTTING DOWNTo stop the engine at any time, move throttle control to the o

12SERVICING THE ROTOTILLERThe following information will help you make the necessary checks and perform the procedures required to follow the nor

13CHECK BELT TENSIONBelt tension may decrease over time. It must be adjusted within the fi rst half hour of operation, and checked after every two hour

14CAUTION!TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEAR BY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.WARNING!ENGINE MAINTENANCERefer to the engine manual incl

15PREPARE FOR STORAGEFollow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the

16TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEWhile normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventuall

17Additional Technical Literature AvailableAdditional copies of this manual are available, as well asfully illustrated parts lists. These manual

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3Table of ContentsMODEL IDENTIFICATION ... 3SAFETY RULES ...

4OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITYAccurate assembly and safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner’s responsibility.s Read and follow all safety

5IMPORTANTTHE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL.ENGI

6Part No. 1737283TINES DANGER/OPERATIONHood DecalPart No. 1737285WARNINGBelt Cover DecalPart No. 1737284HOOD WARNINGHood DecalSAFETY DECALSThis

7UNPACK TILLER AND ASSEMBLE1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly.2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains: 6- 5/16-18 x 1-3/4”

8The advantage of the Simplicity/Snapper™ gear drive rototiller over other front tine tillers, is the exclusive un-folding and fl exible drag bar.

9DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVEREngage tines into forward, releasing returns machine to neutral.Pulling down on drive safety control lever engages the