EarthQuake 6015B Operator's Manual

EarthQuake 6015B Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Original Operating Instructions
6015 Series
CRT Rototiller
GAS/OIL
RATIO
Product #'s:
50:1
6015B (Shown)
6015BCE
6015V
P/N: 13594
ECN: 9543
Rev. 12/10/12
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© 2013 Ardisam, Inc.
www.getearthquake.com
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Original Operating Instructions 6015 Series CRT Rototiller GAS/OIL RATIO Product #’s: 50:1 6015B (Shown) 6015BCE 6015V P/N: 13594 ECN: 9543 Rev. 12/10/12 Get parts online at © 2013 Ardisam, Inc. www.getearthquake.com All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ..............................................30-31 FEDERAL EMISSION INFORMATION Earthquake warrants to the retail purchaser, that this CRT tiller was designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Serial Number Location...
  • Page 3: Safety

    • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. WARNING • Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule WARNING INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY included in this Earthquake operator’s manual. COULD RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT • Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED. controls and safety precautions.
  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller OPERATION IMPORTANT • Never operate the tiller without guards, covers and hoods in THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR place. ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM • Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE in the free-wheel position. Make sure the wheel lock pins THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL.
  • Page 5: Safety

    For additional questions European customers may contact their local dealer and US customers must call Earthquake customer service. Should a decal become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the use of your powerhead, use the part number information provided to order a replacement label.
  • Page 6: Unpacking & Assembly

    ** CE includes (8) 3/8”-16 nylock nuts and (8) 3/8” flat washers handlebar *** Only CE model incudes second set of handlebar extensions ATTACH HANDLEBAR (6015V AND 6015B, U.S.) lower handlebar mount 1. Locate handlebar extensions. (SEE FIGURE 1) 2. Place handlebar extensions on outside of lower handlebar mount.
  • Page 7 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller ATTACH HANDLEBAR (6015BCE, EUROPE) handlebar extensions 1. Locate handlebar extensions. (SEE FIGURE 2) 2. Place handlebar extensions on outside of lower handlebar mount. Line up the handlebar extension pieces with the lower handlebar mount as shown in the decal located on the lower handlebar mount next to the mounting location.
  • Page 8: Features

    Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller FEATURES (6015B Shown) handlebar forward drive safety control lever forward cable depth regulator lever detent pin choke tine hood side shield tines belt guard recoil start wheel lock pin on/off and wheels throttle control...
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller OPERATION CAUTION PRE-START INSPECTION PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts ENGINE, AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TITLED are secure.
  • Page 10 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller START-UP DANGER The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING on the engine and are the choke and throttle levers. The choke MACHINE PARTS. lever is marked on one end with CHOKE and on the other with RUN.
  • Page 11 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER WARNING Pull the drive safety control lever toward the handlebar to the TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY FORWARD position to engage the wheels and tines. Releasing EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS. the lever into the NEUTRAL position stops the wheels and tines and brings the tiller to a complete stop.
  • Page 12 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller WHEEL LOCK PINS CAUTION To place wheels in free-wheel position: THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE ONLY TO INTRODUCE THE CONTROLS. DO NOT START THE This allows wheels to turn freely on the axle for easy transportation. ENGINE AT THIS TIME.
  • Page 13 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER WARNING Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator lever. DO NOT ADJUST TILLING DEPTH UNLESS DRIVE To adjust tilling depth. (SEE FIGURE 6) SAFETY CONTROL LEVER IS RELEASED TO NEUTRAL POSITION.
  • Page 14: Tilling Tips

    Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller TILLING TIPS WARNING The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the first EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN IN SELECTING pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successive pass. TILLING DEPTH.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you years of reliable operation. Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance. Please read this normal care schedule, and note the recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit. Before 50 hours or Maintenance Operation...
  • Page 16 7. Attach spark plug wire. engine pulley forward belt guide forward belt guard rivet transmission pulley belt guard (6015B Shown) FIGURE 9 BELT REPLACEMENT PART #’S: (6015B Shown) FIGURE 8 31315 (forward belt) Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 17 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller ENGINE MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule for ENGINE.
  • Page 18 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller STORAGE WARNING PREPARE FOR STORAGE DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME, SPARKS, Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read PILOT LIGHTS OR AN IGNITED OBJECT. DRAIN FUEL your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY IGNITION SOURCES.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SECURED life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventu- BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
  • Page 20: Parts

    Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CRT HANDLEBAR AND HOOD PARTS AND PARTS LIST (PRODUCT 6015V AND 6015B) REF. NO. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. NO. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 31305 WELDMENT, ENGINE/HANDLE 53606 NUT 10-24 HNYLK ZN MOUNT 53613 LINK 9 1/2” LONG 2001 BOLT 3/8-16 X 1/34 HH GR5 ZN 3262...
  • Page 21 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CRT HANDLEBAR AND HOOD PARTS AND PARTS LIST (PRODUCT 6015BCE) REF. NO. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. NO. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 31305 WELDMENT, ENGINE/HANDLE 53606 NUT 10-24 HNYLK ZN MOUNT 53613 LINK 9 1/2” LONG 2001 BOLT 3/8-16 X 1/34 HH GR5 ZN 3262 DEADMAN WELDMENT 1662 NUT 3/8-16 NYLOCK 3170...
  • Page 22 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CRT MOTOR MOUNT PARTS (PRODUCT 6015V) 13 10 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 23 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CRT MOTOR MOUNT PARTS LIST (PRODUCT 6015V) R E F. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. R E F. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. BOLT, 5/16-24 X 1 HH GR5 WF38 WASHER, FLAT 3/8 STANDARD ZINC LOCKWASHER SPRING 5/16” 48144 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 2 HHCS GR5 ZN WF516 WASHER, FLAT 5/16” STANDARD ZN 53596B YOKE, ZINC PLATED CLEVIS 13453 GUARD, BELT REAR TINE 53617 ARM, FORWARD REAR TINE, 12/05 53638 RIVET, PLASTIC PUSH IN REAR TINE,...
  • Page 24 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CRT MOTOR MOUNT PARTS (PRODUCT 6015B AND 6015BCE) 13 10 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 25 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CRT MOTOR MOUNT PARTS LIST (PRODUCT 6015B AND 6015BCE) R E F. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. R E F. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. BOLT, 5/16-24 X 1 HH GR5 WF38 WASHER, FLAT 3/8 STANDARD ZINC LOCKWASHER SPRING 5/16” 48144 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 2 HHCS GR5 ZN WF516 WASHER, FLAT 5/16” STANDARD ZN 53596B YOKE, ZINC PLATED CLEVIS 13453...
  • Page 26 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CRT TINES & HOOD PARTS (PRODUCT 6015V, 6015B AND 6015BCE) Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 27 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CRT TINES & HOOD PARTS LIST (PRODUCT 6015V, 6015B AND 6015BCE) R E F . PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. BOLT, 5/16-18 X 1/2 HH GR5 LOCKWASHER, SPRING 5/16” 8930 BOLT, 1/4-20 X 3/4 HH GR5 ZN 1501 BOLT, 5/16-18 X 3/4 HH GR5 ZN 53660 WELDMENT, TAIL MOUNT REAR TINE, 12/05 69170 DETENT, PIN 5/16 X 2 ZN...
  • Page 28: Parts

    Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CRT WHEEL & TILLER SHAFT PARTS & PARTS LIST (PRODUCT 6015V, 6015B AND 6015BCE) REF. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 331063 BOLT, M6 X 25MM 1500P113 KEY, WOODRUFF 1508 COVER, REAR TRANSMISSION SHAFT, TINE 1507 GASKET, FRONT & REAR...
  • Page 29 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller NOTES Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 30: Warranty

    PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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, at their discretion, parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
  • Page 31: Warranty

    Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller Explanation of Emissions Control (6015V) Warranty Provisions Viper® Engines are designed, built and equipped to meet all EPA requirements. These items will be covered for a period of two years from the date of the It warrants that it is free from defects in material and workmanship that could original purchase.
  • Page 32 Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required.

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