INTROdUCTION ThANk YOU . . . for purchasing an Earthquake® forward rotating front tine rototiller from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that this front 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.
• 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.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running. OPERATION • Do not operate the tiller under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place.
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.
UNPACkING ANd ASSEmBlY UNPACk TIllER & ASSEmBlE 1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly. 2. Find parts packet. Parts packet for 3365/3365CE contains: 6- 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” bolts 6- 5/16” spring lockwashers 2- hand knobs 4- locknuts 2- 1/2” push nuts...
For easy transport, fold the wheels under the engine. During operation, the wheels unfold back and the drag bar folds down. The long length between the tines and the drag bar make this the most comfortable front tine tiller on the market.
ENGINE AT ThIS TImE. STARTING ANd OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIvEN ON PAGE 10. PlEASE REAd ThIS SECTION ANd All OPERATING ANd SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING YOUR TIllER. • AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, ThE dRIvE SAFETY CONTROl lEvER WIll NOT lOCk IN ThE FORWARd POSITION.
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 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS ImPORTANT ENGINE IS ShIPPEd FROm FACTORY WIThOUT OIl.
Raising depth regulator lever too high can result in loss of control of tiller! 2. Move the throttle control to fast. 3. Place the tiller in motion by pushing down on the drive safety control lever--this will engage the tines. 800-45-6007...
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.
ChECk BElT TENSION Belt tension may decrease over time. It must be adjusted within the first half hour of operation, and checked after every two hours of operation. Proper adjustment will assure long belt life. Too much or too little belt tension will cause premature belt failure. To check and adjust the forward belt tension: 1.
IF dEBRIS BlOCkS ThE COOlING SYSTEm OR ROTATING SCREEN. NEvER RUN ENGINE WIThOUT COmPlETE AIR ClEANER INSTAllEd ON ENGINE. 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°...
STORAGE PREPARE FOR STORAGE Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine for storage. 1. Protect wheels and axles from rust: - Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at stop • See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage Tiller moves forward during starting Tiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumps or lurches forward) Belts squeal in neutral...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS Front Tine Models 800-45-6007 Page 17...
65/65CE hANdlEBAR PARTS 3262 3268 53607 3108A 48406 PART # dESCRIPTION 3108A CABLE ASSEMBLY W/FERREL 3170 NUT, PUSH 3/8” DIA. 3262 DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER 3268 LINK, 5-3/4” LONG 3269 HANDLE, TOP 3335 HANDLE, BOTTOM 48406 KNOB, FIVE-STAR 5/16-18 3600 RING TERMINAL, INSULATED 3/8 “...
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65PS/R55h hANdlEBAR PARTS 53650 53614 53620 3359 53629 2102 48406 3358 2104 PART # dESCRIPTION 101A CABLE, THROTTLE CONTROL INCLUDES KNOB (R3365H) BOLT, SLRH 10-32 X 1/2” (R3365H) NUT, HEX NYLOC 10-32 (R3365H) 2102 BOLT, HEX HD 3/8-16 X 1 GR5 2104 NUT, BI-WAY HEX LOCK 3/8-16 26124...
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65/65CE/65PS mOTOR mOUNT & hOOd PARTS 3305, 3305CE Page 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS R65h mOTOR mOUNT & hOOd PARTS 60G56 33055 31781 63118 3196 WL14 3182A 53730 1418 53596B 3360 3370 WF516 3128 67538 48261 8930 53106 mOdEl 65PS & R65h BUmPER Front Tine Models 31782 3130A...
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mOTOR mOUNT & hOOd PARTS PART # dESCRIPTION 1401 BOLT, HHCS 5/16-18 X 1-1/4” GR5 (3365, 3365CE, 3365PS) 1407 SPRING, FORWARD ARM 1413 PULLEY, FORWARD IDLER 1416 PIN, LINK 1418 PIN, COTTER 1714250 WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY 1960519 PUSH NUT 1/2” DIA. 2104 NUT, 2-WAY HEX 3/8-16 3128...
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TINES & 1” ShAFT PARTS PART # dESCRIPTION 1511 BOLT, SFHH 1/4-20 X 7/8” 1601 BEARING, TAPERED (INCLUDES CONE & RACE) 1701 KEY, HALF MOON 1/4 X 1” 1810 SNAP RING, EXTERNAL 3116 GEAR, BRASS 1” ID 3122 SHAFT, DRIVE 3179 PULLEY, SINGLE GROOVE 3205W...
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