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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: 10213 REV3: 10/30/13 Get parts online at © 2014 Ardisam, Inc. www.getearthquake.com All Rights Reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing a 6015 Series CRT Rototiller from Earthquake®. We have worked to ensure that this tiller meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your tiller will provide many years of service. -
Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions
Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY DANGER INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY WILL RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT Accurate assembly, and safe and effective use of the rototiller FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED. - Page 4 • See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and lever is released into the neutral position. If it does rotate installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved when in neutral, contact Earthquake customer service for by the manufacturer. instruction. • Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
- Page 5 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODOR- Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, LESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MON- poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide may be present even if you do OXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL not smell or see any engine exhaust.
- Page 6 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller OPERATION SAFETY RULES 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 7 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS CONTROL AND OPERATING SYMBOLS Pictured below are control and operating symbols on the unit or in this manual. Before you operate your unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol.
- Page 8 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller 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.
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Page 9: Unpacking And Assembly
Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller ASSEMBLY CAUTION Your rototiller comes fully assembled except for a few parts. DO NOT TRY TO LIFT THE ROTOTILLER FROM THE The following instructions will help you unpack your tiller and CARTON. assemble and adjust your tiller’s depth regulator lever, cable tension and handle bar height. - Page 10 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller ATTACH HANDLE BAR (U.S. MODELS) 1. Locate handle bar extensions. SEE FIGURE 2 handle bar extensions 2. Place handle bar extensions on outside of lower handle bar mount. Line up the handle bar extension pieces with the lower handle bar mount as shown in the decal located on the lower handle bar mount next to the mounting location.
- Page 11 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller ATTACH TINE SIDE SHIELDS 1. Locate side shields. SEE FIGURE 4 2. Take one side shield, raise it up against one side of the tine washers guard and hold in place. & botls 3. Place a 1/4” flat washer onto three 1/4-20 x 3/4” bolts. Insert these three bolts in each of the three holes of the tine guard, making sure they also pass through the side shield.
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Page 12: Features
Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller FEATURES (6015B Shown) handlebar forward drive safety control lever forward cable handle bar height adjustment depth regulator lever detent pin choke tine hood side shield tines belt guard recoil start wheel lock pin on/off and... -
Page 13: Operation
Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller OPERATION CAUTION PREPARATION PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR • Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear ENGINE, AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TITLED sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND SAFETY. - Page 14 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.
- Page 15 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.
- Page 16 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.
- Page 17 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 8 SAFETY CONTROL LEVER IS RELEASED TO NEUTRAL POSITION.
- Page 18 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.
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Page 19: 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. - Page 20 Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CHANGE FORWARD BELT CAUTION 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. DO NOT OPERATE TILLER BEFORE READING THE EN- 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. GINE MANUAL PROVIDED IN THE PARTS PACKET.
- Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Storage
Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE WARNING 1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED AREA clean, high quality 4-cycle engine oil. Use no special additives WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME, SPARKS, with recommended oils. -
Page 23: 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 24 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...
- Page 25 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...
- Page 26 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...
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Page 27: Parts
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”... - Page 28 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 29 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”...
- Page 30 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 31 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...
- Page 32 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...
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Page 33: Warranty
Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam) warrants the product(s) under a one-year limited warranty to be free from defects in the material or workmanship or both for a period not exceeding twelve consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first retail consumer or first commercial end user. -
Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity
Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5... -
Page 35: Dipstick Cut-Out
Operator’s Manual 6015 Series CRT Rototiller CARDBOARD STENCILS FOR DIPSTICK CUT-OUT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT OVERFILL OVERFILL OVERFILL FULL FULL FULL Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5... - Page 36 Earthquake®, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@getearthquake.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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What type of gear oil
The recommended gear oil for the EarthQuake 6015 Series is Mystic 00 or an equivalent transmission grease with an API Extreme Pressure (E.P.) rating of GL4 or lower. For partial fill-ups (a few ounces or less), use SAE 140W, 85W gear oil, or SAE 80W-90 gear oil with an API rating of GL4 or GL5.
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