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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS EXPLOSIONS CRT ROTOTILLERS 5055 6 HP BRIGGS 5155 6 HP BRIGGS 6065VE 6.5 HP VIPER ELECTRIC R5055H 5.5 HP HONDA ARDISAM .com OMcRT07 Rev. 12/21/06 © copyright 2006 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTROdUCTION ThANk YOU . . . for purchasing an Earthquake® forward rotating rear-tine rototiller from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that this rear-tine rototiller meets high standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your rototiller will provide many years of service. Please take the time to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your rototiller. -
Page 3: Safety
• Do not allow children to operate this rototiller. Keep small children away from the area being tilled. Do not allow adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction. PREPARATION • Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear sturdy footwear. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
Make sure the wheel lock pins are engaged through the wheel hubs and wheel axle. The wheels act as a brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed. Disengage wheel lock pins to permit free-wheeling only when engine is stopped. -
Page 5: Safety
Should any of the safety labels become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the use of your tiller, please use the part number information provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer. -
Page 6: Unpacking And Assembly
UNPACkING ANd ASSEmBlY Your rototiller comes fully assembled except for a few parts. The fol- lowing instructions will help you unpack your tiller and assemble and adjust your tiller’s depth regulator lever, cable tension and handlebar height. You will need 2- 9/16” wrenches. -
Page 7: Features
FEATURES forward & reverse cable bumper guard (Model 5055, 6065VE, R5055H ) recoil start serial number plate 800-345-6007 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS forward drive safety control lever reverse drive safety control lever detent pin belt guard wheel lock pin (Model 5055, R5055H) or wheel lockout (Model 5155, 6065VE) CRT Models depth regulator lever... -
Page 8: Operation
1. Move throttle lever to “start” position. 2. Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to return normally. Repeat until engine starts. 3. Adjust throttle speed to “high” for best tiller action. Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS... -
Page 9: Idle Speed
2. Move the throttle control to fast. 3. Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the drive safety control lever labeled “FORWARD”--this will engage the wheels and tines. -
Page 10: Drive Safety Control Levers
Engages wheels and tines into forward. Pulling the drive safety control lever labeled (FORWARD) toward the handlebar engages the wheels and tines. Releasing the lever stops the wheels and tines and brings the tiller to a complete stop. forward lever engaged REvERSE lEvER Engages wheels and tines into reverse. -
Page 11: Handlebar Height Adjustment
WhEElS IN FREE-WhEEl POSITION. ThE FREE- WhEEl POSITION IS FOR TRANSPORTING ThE TIllER lONG dISTANCES OvER lEvEl GROUNd- -dO NOT ATTEmPT TO mOvE ThE TIllER UP OR dOWN STEEP GRAdES IN ThE FREE-WhEEl POSITION. Wheel lock pin in free-wheel position. -
Page 12: Belt Tension Adjustment
dEPTh REGUlATOR lEvER Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator lever. To adjust tilling depth. 1. Remove detent pin. 2. Raise the depth regulator lever to position tines at chosen tilling depth. 3. Align hole in depth regulator lever with hole in depth regulator bracket and replace detent pin. -
Page 13: Cultivating Tips
Reset for deeper depths with successive passes. • If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the drag stake by placing the detent pin in a higher hole. This will allow for shallower tilling. Hold firmly to the handlebars to control sudden lurches. -
Page 14: Maintenance & Storage
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. -
Page 15: Change Forward/Reverse Belt
4. Replace belt guard. 5. Attach spark plug wire. 800-345-6007 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS CAUTION dO NOT OPERATE TIllER BEFORE REAdING ThE ENGINE mANUAl PROvIdEd IN ThE PARTS PACkET. WARNING TEmPERATURE OF mUFFlER ANd NEAR BY AREAS mAY ExCEEd 150° F. AvOId ThESE AREAS. -
Page 16: Check Tiller Transmission Grease
(Use Mystic 00 transmission fluid PN 1690) ChECk TIRE PRESSURE Recommended tire pressure is 20 PSI. If tires do not have equal pressure, tiller will pull to one side. Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS ImPORTANT ENGINE IS ShIPPEd FROm FACTORY WIThOUT OIl. -
Page 17: Clean Tine Axle Shaft
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. 3. Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so that it rests on the engine mount and the tines are exposed. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting And Repair
Tiller moves forward during starting Tiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumps or lurches forward) Tines turn, wheels do not turn Tines turn, wheels turn, tiller does not move Page 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS WARNING PRACTICE SAFETY AT All TImES. ENGINE mUST BE... - Page 19 PROBlEm Belts squeal in neutral and/or reverse Belts squeal in forward operation Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine area during tilling 800-345-6007 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS REmEdY/ACTION • Adjust forward belt guide: - turn engine off and allow muffler to cool - disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug - remove belt guard - pull down on drive safety control levers...
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Page 20: Parts Explosions
CRT hANdlEBAR PARTS ExPlOSION 53650(2) 53614 53613 53612 53606(2) 53620 53607(4) 53629 60G56 53630(2) 53624 2104(4) 90139(2) 53618(2) 48762(2) Page 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS 90138(4) CRT Models 53632 53631(2) 53679 800-345-6007... - Page 21 CRT hANdlEBAR PARTS lIST PART # dESCRIPTION 2104 Nut Hex Two-Way 3/8-16 48762 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1” carriage Bolt 5/16-24x1” HH GR5 53606 Nut-Nyloc, #10 53607 Nut-Jam, 5/16-24 53612 Link 11-5/8” long 53613 Link 9-1/2” long 53614 Pin clevis 1/4 x 1-1/2” 53618 Belt Guard clip 53620...
- Page 22 CRT TINES & hOOd PARTS ExPlOSION 1900RCRT 53699 Page OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS 504(2) 417(2) 1504(2) 1710(2) 1500CRT2, 1500CRT3 53698 1507 1514 1515 48406 53655 1516(3) Model 5155, 6065VE 727A 1105 CRT Models 509(2) 53581 1501(4) 69170 1501(2) 1511(3) 1508 1507...
- Page 23 CRT TINES & hOOd PARTS lIST PART # dESCRIPTION 1103 Lock Pin 5/16” x 1-3/4” 1103A Wheel Lockout Knob (5155, 6065VE) 1103B Butterfly Lockout (5155, 6065VE) 1103c Snap Ring 1/2” (5155, 6065VE) 1105 Spring clamp w/ Dowel (5155, 6065VE) 1439 Flat Washer 1/4”...
- Page 24 CRT mOTOR mOUNT PARTS ExPlOSION 53638 53649 1423(4) WF516 (4) 60501, 60365E, 501H Page 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS 2104 1408 WF38(2) 53682 48144B 53622 WF516 802(2) 504(2) 1407(2) 1501 53633 53616 60G56(5) WF38(2) 2104(2) 53648 1501(4) 60G56(4) CRT Models 53617 53637 WF516...
- Page 25 CRT mOTOR mOUNT PARTS lIST PART # dESCRIPTION 1407 Forward Arm Spring 1408 Forward Pulley Idler 1416 clevis Pin 1418 cotter Pin 5/64” x 1/2” 1423 Bolt 5/16-18 x 2” 1501 Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4” 2104 Nut 3/8-16 48144B Bolt 3/8-16 x 2” 501H Engine, 5.5 hp Honda (R5055H) Lock Washer Spring 5/16”...
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Page 26: Parts Explosions
CRT WhEEl & TIllER ShAFT PARTS ExPlOSION & PARTS lIST PART # dESCRIPTION 1500cRT2 Transmission complete, Lock Pin 1500cRT3 Transmission complete, Lockout 1506 Seal-Tiller Housing 1600Lc1 Main Drive Shaft, LH 1601 Bearing-Tapered (Includes cone & Race) 1700A Wheel Shaft Assembly, Lock Pin... -
Page 28: Cumberland, Wisconsin
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