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- Page 1 Operator's Manual CRT Rototillers 5040 6040E 5040 BRIGGS & StRatton 4-cycle 206cc 8.50 ft-lBS GRoSS toRque 6040e VIPeR electRIc 4-cycle, 196 cc OMCRTC Revised 11-09-09 © 2009 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 Conditions Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this EARthquAkE® CRt RototiLLER to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this product, Ardisam will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Earthquake reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time with- out prior notice. Because of continual product development, your product may differ slightly from that illustrated in the manual. -
Page 4: Safety
WoRd ARE not oBEYEd. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the tiller according to directions and sched- ule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual. WaRning • Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all controls and safety precautions. - Page 5 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E c,. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill iMpoRTanT fuel tank indoors. d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled thE RiGht And LEFt SidES oF YouR fuel before restarting.
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Page 6: Safety Decals
Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E SAFEtY dECALS iMpoRTanT This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would thE RiGht And LEFt SidES oF YouR Ro- expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equip- totiLLER ARE dEtERminEd FRom thE ment manufacturing. -
Page 7: Unpacking & Assembly
Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E unPACkinG And ASSEmBLY CauTion Your rototiller comes fully assembled except for a few parts. The following instructions will help you unpack your tiller and DO NOT TRY TO LIFT THE ROTOTILLER FROM assemble and adjust your tiller’ s depth regulator lever, cable THE CARTON. -
Page 8: Features
Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E FEAtuRES forward drive safety control lever reverse drive safety control lever forward & reverse cable depth regulator lever bumper guard detent pin belt guard recoil start wheel lock pin Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST... -
Page 9: Operation
Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E oPERAtion DangER PRE-StARt inSPECtion ALWAYS kEEP hAndS And FEEt CLEAR oF 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts RotAtinG mAChinE PARtS. and bolts are secure. . Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual for procedure and specifications. - Page 10 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E idLE SPEEd DangER Use the “low” position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the engine when tilling is not being per- EnGinE And SuRRoundinG PARtS BE- formed. Lowering the engine speed to “idle” will help...
- Page 11 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E dRiVE SAFEtY ContRoL LEVERS CauTion FoRWARd LEVER do not oPERAtE Both “FoRWARd” And Engages wheels forward and tines into counter rotation to “REVERSE” dRiVE SAFEtY ContRoL LEVERS the wheels. At thE SAmE timE.
- Page 12 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E WhEEL LoCk PinS WaRning Place wheels in tilling position. 1. Remove lock pin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel nEVER StARt EnGinE oR oPERAtE tiLLER hub. (SEE FiGuRE 2) With WhEELS in FREE-WhEEL PoSition.
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Page 13: Belt Tension Adjustment
Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E dEPth REGuLAtoR LEVER WaRning Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator lever. do not AdjuSt tiLLinG dEPth unLESS To adjust tilling depth: (SEE FiGuRE 4) dRiVE SAFEtY ContRoL LEVERS ARE RE- LEASEd to nEutRAL PoSition. - Page 14 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E tiLLinG tiPS WaRning The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two ExtREmE CAution muSt BE tAkEn in SE- deeper on each successive pass.
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Page 15: Maintenance
Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E mAintEnAnCE mAintEnAnCE SChEduLE Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation. Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance. - Page 16 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E ChAnGE FoRWARd/REVERSE BELt WaRning 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. . Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. tEmPERAtuRE oF muFFLER And nEAR BY AR- EAS mAY ExCEEd 150° F. AVoid thESE AREAS.
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Page 17: Engine Maintenance
Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E EnGinE mAintEnAnCE iMpoRTanT Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for information on engine maintenance. Your EnGinE iS ShiPPEd FRom FACtoRY With- engine manual provides detailed information and a out oiL. You muSt Add EnGinE oiL BEFoRE maintenance schedule for performing the following StARtinG EnGinE. - Page 18 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E LuBRiCAtion WaRning Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts do not StoRE tiLLER in An unVEntiLAt- at 10 hour intervals using a 30 weight oil.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E tRouBLEShootinG WaRning tRouBLEShootinG GuidE PRACtiCE SAFEtY At ALL timES. EnGinE While normal care and routine maintenance will extend muSt BE tuRnEd oFF And ALLoWEd to the life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may... - Page 20 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E PRoBLEm REmEdY/ACtion Belts squeal in neutral and/or • Adjust forward belt guide: reverse - turn engine off and allow muffler to cool - disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug - remove belt guard...
- Page 21 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E CRt hAndLEBAR PARtS Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST...
- Page 22 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E CRt hAndLEBAR PARtS LiSt 6065VE ELECtRiCAL PARtS LiSt REF. PARt # dESCRiPtion qtY. REF. no. PARt # dESCRiPtion qtY. ---- 2104 NUT HEx TWO-WAY 3/8-16 300500 GROMMET, 1/2” ID 48762 BOLT 3/8-16 x 1” CARRIAGE 300501 NUT, WING M5 x .8...
- Page 23 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E CRt motoR mount PARtS 12 11 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST...
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Page 24: Parts
Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E CRT MOTOR MOuNT PARTS LIST R E F . PARt # dESCRiPtion qtY. R E F . PARt # dESCRiPtion qtY. 332001 WELDMENT, ENGINE 332025 WELDMENT, FORWARD MOUNT ARM PULL 332003 WELDMENT, REAR BELT... - Page 25 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E CRt tinES & hood PARtS Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST...
- Page 26 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E CRt tinES & hood PARtS LiSt R E F . PARt # dESCRiPtion qtY. 332049 LOCK PIN 10 x 35MM DRAG STAKE 1500CRT5 TRANSMISSION ASSEM- BLY, LOCK PIN 1501 BOLT 5/16-18 x 3/4”...
- Page 27 Operator's Manual CRT Models 5040 and 6040E CRT wHEEL & TILLER SHAFT PARTS & PARTS LIST PARtS LiSt REF. no. dESCRiPtion qtY. BOLT, M6 x 25MM COVER, REAR TRANSMISSION GASKET, FRONT AND REAR TRANSMISSION COVER SHIM, DRIVE SHAFT BEARING, TAPPERED ROLLER...
- Page 28 Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 5489 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-8-3 Email: info@ardisam.com Check for parts online at www.earthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...