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OPERATING & PARTS MANUAL
7055, 7055E, 7155, 7155E
SRT Rototiller
Ardisam, Inc.
1690 Elm Street, Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829
(715)822-2415 • Fax (715)822-4180
OMSRT06
800-345-6007
Rev.2/06
.ardisam.
 Copyright 2006 Ardisam, Inc.
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All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

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  • Page 1 OPERATING & PARTS MANUAL 7055, 7055E, 7155, 7155E SRT Rototiller Ardisam, Inc. 1690 Elm Street, Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829 (715)822-2415 • Fax (715)822-4180 OMSRT06 800-345-6007 Rev.2/06 .ardisam.  Copyright 2006 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

  • Page 3: Model Identification

    ARDISAM MODEL IDENTIFICATION MODEL IDENTIFICATION.......... . Depth.Regulator.Lever..........1 WARRANTY..............4 . Belt.Tension.Adjustment..........1 SAFETY RULES............5 OPERATION..............14 . Owner’s.Responsibility..........5 . Pre-Start.Inspection...........14 . General............... 5 . Start-up..............14 . Preparation..............5 . Shutting.Down............15 . Operation..............6 .

  • Page 4: Warranty

    ARDISAM WARRANTY Thank You . . . for purchasing an Earthquake forward rotating rear-tine rototiller. We guarantee that this rear-tine ® rototiller conforms to applicable North American safety standards, and we have worked to ensure that it will meet your exacting standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your rototiller will provide many years of service.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    ARDISAM SAFETY RULES OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY •. CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner’s •. Be.familiar.with.all.controls.before.operating.the.. responsibility. tiller..Your.tiller.is.equipped.with.a.safety.device.that.. 1..Read.and.follow.all.safety.instructions. enables.you.to.stop.the.wheels.and.tines.quickly.in.. 2..Maintain.the.tiller.according.to.directions.and.. . an.emergency..Learn.how.the.drive.safety.control.. . schedule.included. lever.works.and.how.to.control.the.tiller.at.all.times. ..Ensure.that.anyone.who.uses.the.tiller.is.familiar.. •. Never.allow.children.to.operate.the.tiller..Keep.small.. . with.all.controls.and.safety.precautions. children.away.from.the.area.being.tilled..Do.not..

  • Page 6: Maintenance And Storage

    ARDISAM SAFETY RULES OPERATION •. Use.only.attachments.and.accessories.approved.by.. the.manufacturer.of.the.tiller. •. Never. operate. the. tiller. without. guards,. covers,. and. •. Never.operate.the.tiller.without.good.visibility.or.light. hoods.in.place. •. Be.careful.when.tilling.in.hard.ground..The.tines.may. •. Never. start. the. engine. or. operate. the. tiller. with. the. catch.in.the.ground.and.propel.the.tiller.backward..If. wheels. in. the. free-wheel. position.. Make. sure. the. this.occurs,.let.go.of.the.handlebars.and.do.not.restrain.

  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    ARDISAM SAFETY RULES SAFETY DECALS This.rototiller.unit.has.been.designed.and.manufactured.to.provide.you.with.the.safety.and.reliability.you.would. expect.from.an.industry.leader.in.outdoor.power.equipment.manufacturing. Although.reading.this.manual.and.the.safety.instructions.it.contains.will.provide.you.with.the.necessary.basic. knowledge.to.operated.this.equipment.safely.and.effectively,.we.have.placed.several.safety.labels.on.the.tiller.to. remind.you.of.this.important.information.while.you.are.operating.the.unit. These.important.safety.labels.are.illustrated.below,.and.are.shown.here.to.help.familiarize.you.with.the.location. and.content.of.the.safety.messages.you.will.see.as.you.perform.normal.tilling.operations..Please.review.these. labels.now,.and.if.you.have.any.questions.regarding.their.meaning.or.how.to.comply.with.these.instructions,. reread.the.complete.safety.instruction.text.on.the.preceding.pages,.or.contact.your.local.dealer. Should.any.of.these.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. These.labels.are.easily.applied,.and.will.act.as.a.constant.visual.reminder.to.you,.and.others.who.may.use.the. equipment,.to.follow.the.safety.instructions.necessary.for.safe,.effective.operation.of.your.rototiller. Part No. LBL516AA WARNING INSTRUCTIONS Hood Decal Part No. LBL516J TINES DANGER Hood Flap Decal PLACE FREE HAND HERE Part No. LBL516F Part No.
  • Page 8 ARDISAM FEATURES ALL SRT MODELS forward drive safety control lever reverse drive safety control lever forward & reverse cable depth regulator lever detent pin belt guard wheel lockpin or lockout recoil start serial number plate 800-45-6007 www.ARDISAM.com...

  • Page 9: Unpack Tiller

    ARDISAM UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ATTACH HANDLEBAR TO TILLER Your.rototiller.comes.fully.assembled.except.for.a.few. parts..The.following.instructions.will.help.you.unpack. 1..Place.handlebar.stems.on.outside.of.lower.handle. your.tiller.and.assemble.and.adjust.your.tiller’s.depth. . bar.mount.and.align.lower.holes. regulator.lever,.cable.tension.and.handlebar.height..You. will.need.2-.9/16”.wrenches. 2..Insert.one./8-16.x./4”.bolt.for.each.side.in.lower.. . holes.at.the.desired.handlebar.height. ..Start./8-16.nuts.on.each.bolt. IMPORTANT 4..Insert.one./8-16.x./4”.bolt.for.each.side.in.upper.. . holes. The right and left sides of your 5..Tighten.all./8-16.nuts. rototiller are determined from the operating position as you face the direction of forward lower handlebar 3/8-16...

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Assembly

    ARDISAM UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE IMPORTANT Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine. 1.. Add.oil.according.to.engine.manual..Do not overfill.. . Use.a.clean,.high.quality.detergent.oil..Container.. must.be.marked.A.P.I..Service.SF.-.SJ..Use.no.. special.additives.with.recommended.oils..Do not mix oil with gasoline..Oil.level.must.be.full..Check.. the.oil.level.by.removing.oil.fill.plug..Oil.level.should.. be.up.to.the.bottom.of.the.fill.plug.opening. 2.. Always.check.oil.level.before.starting.engine..Refer.. to.engine.manual.for.capacity.and.type.of.oil.to.use.

  • Page 11: Drive Safety Control Levers

    ARDISAM CONTROLS DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS REVERSE LEVER Engages wheels and tines into reverse. FORWARD LEVER Pulling.the.drive.safety.control.lever.labeled. Engages wheels and tines into forward. (REVERSE).toward.the.handlebar.reverses.tiller.. Pulling.the.drive.safety.control.lever.labeled. Releasing.the.lever.stops.the.wheels.and.tines. (FORWARD).toward.the.handlebar.engages.the.wheels. and.tines..Releasing.the.lever.stops.the.wheels.and. CAUTION tines.and.brings.the.tiller.to.a.complete.stop.. Do not operate both “FORWARD” and “REVERSE” drive safety control levers at the same time. CAUTION Do not operate both “FORWARD”...

  • Page 12: Handlebar Height Adjustment

    ARDISAM ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL LOCKPINS (7055, 7055E) NOTE: Always have both wheel lockouts in or out. Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locked. Place wheels in tilling position. To place wheels in free-wheel position. 1.. Remove.lockpin..Align.hole.in.axle.with.hole.in. 1...Pull.knob.in.center.of.wheel.out,.away.from.ma- wheel.hub. chine.

  • Page 13: Depth Regulator Lever

    ARDISAM ADJUSTMENTS DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth Proper.belt.tension.is.critical.to.good.performance.. regulator lever. After.1/2.hour.of.operation,.all.cables.may.have.to.be. adjusted.due.to.initial.stretch..Thereafter,.check.tension. To.adjust.tilling.depth. after.every.2.hours.of.operation.. 1..Remove.detent.pin. To increase belt tension:.. 2..Raise.the.depth.regulator.lever.to.position.tines.at.. 1..Loosen.upper.jam.nut..Turn.nut.up.cable.in.1/8”.. . chosen.tilling.depth. . increments. ..Align.hole.in.depth.regulator.lever.with.hole.in.depth.. 2..Tighten.lower.jam.nut. . regulator.bracket.and.replace.detent.pin. ..Check.adjustment.

  • Page 14: Operation

    ARDISAM OPERATION PRE-START INSPECTION IMPORTANT 1..Make.sure.all.safety.guards.are.in.place.and.all.nuts.. . and.bolts.are.secure. ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT 2..Check.oil.level.in.engine.crankcase..See.your.engine.. OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE . manual.for.procedure.and.specifications. STARTING ENGINE. ..Inspect.air.cleaner.for.cleanliness..See.your.engine.. . manual.for.procedure. START-UP 4..Check.the.fuel.supply..Fill.the.fuel.tank.no.closer.. The.controls.required.to.start.and.run.the.rototiller.are. . than.1.inch.from.top.of.tank.to.provide.space.for.. located.on.the.engine.and.are.marked.“Choke”.and. . expansion..See.your.engine.manual.for.fuel.. . “Throttle”. . recommendations. A.more.detailed.description.of.engine.operation.and.all.

  • Page 15: Shutting Down

    ARDISAM OPERATION TILLING WARNING 1..Adjust.the.depth.regulator.lever.to.desired.tilling.. Temperature of muffler and near by areas may . depth. exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas. NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time, testing tiller operation after each raise. WARNING Raising depth regulator lever too high can result in loss of control of tiller! Do not move choke control to CHOKE to stop 2..Move.the.throttle.control.to.fast.

  • Page 16: Tilling Tips

    ARDISAM TIPS TILLING TIPS WARNING The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow Extreme. caution. must. be. taken. in. selecting. tilling. cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two depth..If.you.attempt.to.till.too.deeply.for.soil.conditions,. deeper on each successive pass. that.

  • Page 17: Normal Care

    ARDISAM NORMAL CARE 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. whenever.you.wish.to.till.your.garden. Please.read.this.normal.care.schedule,.and.observe.these.recommended.care.operating.intervals.to.extend.the. life.of.your.unit. Before 50 hrs or Maintenance Operation Page Each Use Every Season Change.forward/reverse.belt Engine.maintenance Check.or.fill.engine.crankcase 19,EM Check.tiller.transmission.grease Check.tire.pressure Lubrication Clean.tine.axle.shaft Lubricate.wheel.axle.shaft Check.throttle.control.adjustment EM.=.See.engine.manual 1. Adjust.throttle.control.after.first..hours.of.operation.or.if.engine.is.hard.to.start.or.run-on.occurs. 2. Change.oil.after.first.5-8.hours.of.use,.then.after.every.50.hours.or.every.season..Change.oil.every.25.. . hours.when.operating.under.heavy.load.or.in.high.temperatures. SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER WARNING General To prevent accidental starting:...
  • Page 18 ARDISAM NORMAL CARE Change Forward/Reverse Belt 1..Turn.off.engine..Engine.must.be.cool.. 2..Remove.spark.plug.wire.and.secure.from.spark.plug. Reverse.Belt ..Remove.belt.guard. ✮ remove.the.forward.belt.from.the.forward.engine.. TRANSMISSION. . pulley: PULLEY . -. gently.pull.the.engine.recoil.rope.to.rotate.the..pulley. . -. with.the.pulley.turning,.force.the.forward.belt..out.of.the.V-groove. ENGINE.PULLEY . -. slide.the.belt.free.of.the.engine.pulley. Forward.Belt . -. pull.the.forward.belt.down.and.out.of.the.way. ✮ remove.the.reverse.belt.from.the.reverse.engine.. . pulley: BELT REPLACEMENT PART #’S: .
  • Page 19 ARDISAM NORMAL CARE CAUTION IMPORTANT Do not operate tiller before reading the engine Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You manual provided in the parts packet. must add engine oil before starting engine. WARNING Check or Fill Engine Crankcase Temperature of muffler and near by areas may 1..
  • Page 20 ARDISAM NORMAL CARE Check Tiller Transmission Grease Check Tire Pressure Recommended.tire.pressure.is.20.PSI..If.tires.do.not. have.equal.pressure,.tiller.will.pull.to.one.side. IMPORTANT Lubrication TILLER TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FROM Proper.lubrication.of.moving.mechanical.parts.of. FACTORY WITH THE PROPER AMOUNT OF your.rototiller.is.a.very.important.part.of.care.and. LIQUID GREASE. maintenance..You.should.oil.the.moving.parts.shown.at. 10.hour.intervals.using.a.0.weight.oil. Check.the.grease.level.annually..To.check.the.grease. Clean Tine Axle Shaft level: 1..Turn.off.engine..Engine.must.be.cool. 1..Move.tiller.to.level.ground. 2..Remove.spark.plug.wire.and.secure.from.spark.plug. 2..Remove.grease.level.dipstick.located.between.the..

  • Page 21: Prepare For Storage

    ARDISAM STORAGE PREPARE FOR STORAGE 5..Remove.spark.plug,.pour.one.ounce.of.SAE.0.oil.. . into.spark.plug.hole. Follow.the.steps.below.to.prepare.your.tiller.for.storage.. 6..Plug.hole.and.pull.starter.cord.slowly.to.distribute.oil.. Read.your.engine.manual.for.detailed.instructions.on. . evenly.in.cylinder.head.area. preparing.the.engine.for.storage. 7..Reinstall.spark.plug. 1..Protect.wheels.and.axles.from.rust: 8..Transport.unit.to.a.suitable.storage.location..If.you.. . -. Remove.lockpin.and.slide.wheel.off.hub. . have.chosen.to.use.a.fuel.stabilizer.and.have.not.. . -. Coat.the.axles.lightly.with.axle.grease. . drained.the.fuel.system,.follow.all.safety.instructions.. . -. Slide.wheel.back.on.hub.and.insert.lockpin. . and.storage.precautions.in.this.manual.to.prevent.. . the.possibility.of.fire.from.the.ignition.of.gasoline.. 2..Drain.fuel.system.completely.following.engine..fumes..Remember,.gasoline.fumes.can.travel.to.. . manufacturer’s.instructions.or.add.fuel.stabilizer.to.. .

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting And Repair

    ARDISAM TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING While.normal.care.and.routine.maintenance.will.extend. Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned the.life.of.your.rototiller,.prolonged.or.constant.use.may. off and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must eventually.require.that.service.be.performed.to.allow. be disconnected and secured before attempting it.to.continue.operating.properly..The.troubleshooting. any maintenance or repair. guide.below.lists.the.most.common.problems,.causes.
  • Page 23 ARDISAM TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION Belts squeal in neutral and/or reverse •..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 . -. manually.bend.forward.belt.guide.so.there.is.1/16.inch..or.less.clearance.between.belt.guide.and.belt . -. replace.belt.guard.and.spark.plug.wire Belts squeal in forward operation •..Adjust.tabs.on.the.reverse.belt.guide . -. turn.engine.off.and.allow.muffler.to.cool .
  • Page 24 ARDISAM SRT Handlebar Assembly 53650(2) 53632 53614 53631(2) 53613 53612 53606(2) 53620 53607(4) 53629 60G56 53630(2) 53624 2104(4) 53679 48762(2) 90138(4) 800-45-6007 www.ARDISAM.com...
  • Page 25 ARDISAM SRT Handlebar Assembly PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 2104 Nut.Hex.Two-Way./8-16 48762 Bolt./8-16.x.1”.Carriage Bolt.5/16-24x1”.HH.GR5 5606 Nut-Nyloc,.#10 5607 Nut-Jam,.5/16-24 5612 Link.11-5/8”.long 561 Link.9-1/2”.long 5614 Pin.Clevis.1/4.x.1-1/2” 5620 Spring.Compression.Forward.Arm 5624 Handlebar.Mount.Weldment 5629 Cable.Mount.Bracket 560 Cable.-.Rear.Tine.9”.Sheath 561 Grip.Handlebar.1”.ID.Flangless 562 Nut.Push.1/4” 5650 Lever.Control.Rear.Tine 5679 Handlebar.Weldment 60G56 Nut-Bi-Way.Lock,.5/16-18 9108 Bolt./8-16.x./4.Ser.Flange...
  • Page 26 ARDISAM SRT Tines & Hood Assembly 509(2) 415A 504(2) 417(2) 1504(2) 1501(4) 1900LCRT 69170 1102A 1501(2) 1511(3) 1508 1507 2001(2) 1900RCRT 719(2) 2104(2) 1103(2) 1501 1710(2) 1500L, 1500P 1101A 1507 1514 1515 48406 53640 1516(3) Models 7155, 7155E 727A 800-45-6007 www.ARDISAM.com...
  • Page 27 ARDISAM SRT Tines & Hood Assembly PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 1101A Left.Wheel.Assembly 1101AD Left.Wheel.Assembly.(7155,.7155E). 1102A Right.Wheel.Assembly 1102AD Right.Wheel.Assembly.(7155,.7155E) 110 Lock.Pin.5/16”.x.1-/4” 110A Wheel.Lockout.Knob.(7155,.7155E) 110B Butterfly.Lockout.(7155,.7155E) 110C Snap.Ring.1/2”.(7155,.7155E) 1105 Spring.Clamp.w/.Dowel.(7155,.7155E) 149 Flat.Washer.1/4”.ID.(7155,.7155E) 1500P Transmission.Assembly,.Lockpin 1500L Transmission.Assembly,.Lockout.(7155,.7155E) 1501 Bolt.5/16-18.x./4” 1504 Gasket,.Transmission 1507 Gasket,.Bearing.Cap 1508 Rear.Bearing.Cap 1511...
  • Page 28 ARDISAM SRT Motor Mount Assembly 2104 1408 WF38(2) 53638 53682 53649 48144B 90139(2) 1423(4) 53622 53618(2) WF516 (4) 53617 60501, 604E 53637 WF516 WF516 2104 1408 WF38(2) 48144B 504(2) 1416 WF516 1418 53696B WF516 802(2) 504(2) 1407(2) 1501 53633 53413 1501(4) 53623 2104(2)
  • Page 29 ARDISAM SRT Motor Mount Assembly PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 1407 Forward.Arm.Spring 1408 Forward.Pulley.Idler 1416 Clevis.Pin 1418 Cotter.Pin..5/64”.x.1/2” 142 Bolt.5/16-18.x.2” 1501 Bolt.5/16-18.x./4” 2104 Nut./8-16 48144B Bolt./8-16.x.2” Lockwasher.Spring.5/16” 541 Dip.Stick 5596B Clevis.Yoke.Zinc.Plated 5616 Engine.Weight.Block.Spacer 5617 Forward.Arm.. 5618 Belt.Guard.Clip 5622 Cable.Pull.Weldment 562 Motor.Mount 56 Belt.Guide 567...
  • Page 30 ARDISAM SRT Wheel & Tiller Shaft Assembly PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 1506 Seal-Tiller.Housing 1601 Bearing-Tapered.(Includes.Cone.&.Race) 1607 Main.Drive.Shaft,.2” 1700A Wheel.Shaft.Assembly,.Lockpin 1700AD Wheel.Shaft.Assembly,.Lockout.(7155,.7155E) 1701 Key.1/4”.x.1” 1702 Gear-Worm,.Brass,.61.Tooth,.Wheel.Shaft 170 Shim.Set-Axle.Spacer.Kit 1704 Bushing 1705 Shim,.1.75.OD.x..062”.thick,.(as.required.) 1706 Shim,.1.75.OD.x..00”.thick,.(as.required.) 1801 Tine.Shaft 180 Gear-Worm,.Brass,.0.Tooth,.Tiller.Shaft 1804 Spacer,.1.250”.x.1.000”.x..062”.thick 1805 Shim.Set-Bearing.Cap 1806 Shim,.1.750.OD.x..062”.thick,.(as.required.)
  • Page 31 ARDISAM Hiller/Furrower Assembly (Optional Accessory)* HOW.TO.ASSEMBLE.AND.ATTACH.YOUR HILLER/FURROWER Thank.you.for.purchasing.a.hiller/furrower.attachment.for.your.rototiller..We.know.that.you.will.be. pleased.with.the.many.worksaving.uses.you.can.accomplish.with.this.handy.tool. To.assemble,.attach.furrower.to.bracket.and.then.wings.to.furrower.using.hardware.pictured.below.. Follow.diagram.below.for.placement.of.parts..Adjust.left.and.right.wing.carriage.bolts.in.slots.to.get. correct.leveling.of.hills. The.furrower.attaches.to.your.tiller.in.just.one.easy.step..Remove.the.hex.bolt.and.nut.inserted.through. the.bracket.and.align.with.hole.in.drag.stake.holder.just.behind.the.drag.stake.under.the.hood..Insert. hex.bolt.and.nut.and.tighten.securely. Parts Bag Hardware Hex Bolt (1) Lockwasher (4) Nut (3) Carriage Bolt (6) Wing Nut (4) Flatwasher (4) bracket right wing complete assembly left wing furrower * Standard feature on Model 7155 800-45-6007...
  • Page 32 Ardisam, Inc. 1690 Elm Street, Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829 (715)822-2415 • Fax (715)822-4180 800-345-6007 .ardisam.

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