Snapper RT8 User Manual

OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Thoroughly clean all external surfaces and tines
before storing the Tiller. The Tiller may be stored on
end, however, the following steps must be taken.
1. Drain gasoline from fuel system and drain the
engine crankcase oil (refer to engine manual for
details). 3
2. After standing the Tiller on end, check the plugs in
the chain case for leakage. After extended period,
some grease may seep thru upper bearing races.
3. At the start of the new season, replenish engine
crankcase oil and add gasoline to the fuel tank after
returning the Tiller to its wheels.
4. Before starting, move the ENGINE CONTROL to
OFF and pull rope starter slowly several times. If ex-
cessive resistance is felt, remove the spark plug and
pull rope starter rapidly to spin the engine and clear
oil from the cylinder. Clean and reinstall the spark
plug before attempting to start the engine.
SERVICE NOTES
SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY
This battery can usually be placed in service as
received. However, it may be of benefit to give it a
short (3 hour) charge before use. Use a charger rated
at 2 amps or less unless the charger is an automatic
or voltage regulated charger, in which case the
charger can be rated as high as 6 amps. Do not
charge for more than 24 hours.
When making electrical connections, make sure the
red wire is connected to the positive terminal and
‘the black to the negative. When tightening the ter-
minal bolts, be careful not to overtighten and break
the battery terminals. Always connect the positive
terminal first.
MAINTENANCE
Charge the battery before long periods of storage
and every 3 months thereafter. Remove the negative
lead from the battery when the batterv is being
stored to prevent the battery from discharging. Coat
the terminals and connectors with grease to reduce
corrosion.
CAUTION This battery contains sulfuric acid which
may leak if case is broken. If any acid comes in con-
tact with skin or clothing, follow these instructions:
EXTERNAL CONTACT -Immediately flush
skin or eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.
Call a physician immediately.
INTERNAL - Drink large quantities of tap
water or milk. Take milk of magnesia or whites of
eggs. Do not give emetics. Call a physician
immediately.
HEX HEAD
SCREW
Vee,
EXT.
TOOTH
LOCKWASHER
NEGATIVE
GROUND
WIRE
PRECAUTIONS: Keep cigarettes, sparks, flames
away from the battery at all times as it may vent ex-
plosive gases while being charged. Keep the battery
out of reach of children. Do not puncture the case of
the battery as it contains acid which can burn skin
and injure eyes.

Snapper RT8 Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	RT8
Category	Tiller
Language	English