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- Page 1 6014v CRT ROTOTILLER OPERATOR’S MANUAL 6014v ARDISAM vIPER ENgINE .com 196 CC om6014 Rev. 7/13/09 GetEarthquake.com © 2009 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CRT Models 6014V INTROdUCTION ThANk YOU . . . for purchasing an Earthquake® counter 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
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule included WARNING in this Earthquake operator’s manual. WARNING INdICATES A SERIOUS INjURY OR FA- • Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all TALITY COULd RESULT IF ThE SAFETY INSTRUC- controls and safety precautions. - Page 4 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel IMPORTANT tank indoors. ThE RIGhT ANd LEFT SIdES OF d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE dETER- before restarting.
- Page 5 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V 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 6: Unpacking & Assembly
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V UNPACkING ANd ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT Your rototiller comes fully assembled except for a few parts. The fol- ThE RIGhT ANd LEFT SIdES OF YOUR lowing instructions will help you unpack your tiller and assemble and ROTOTILLER ARE dETERMINEd FROM adjust your tiller’s depth regulator lever, cable tension and handlebar ThE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU... -
Page 7: Features
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V FEATURES forward drive safety control lever forward cable depth regulator lever detent pin belt guard wheel lock pin recoil start 800-345-6007 Page 7 GetEarthquake.com... -
Page 8: Operation
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V OPERATION CAUTION PRE-START INSPECTION PLEASE dO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU hAvE REAd ThE MANUAL ThAT CAME 1. make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts WITh YOUR ENGINE, ANd ThE SECTIONS IN ThIS are secure. -
Page 9: Operation
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V IdLE SPEEd WARNING Use the “low” position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER ANd NEAR BY AREAS engine when tilling is not being performed. Lowering the engine speed MAY ExCEEd 150°... - Page 10 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V dRIvE SAFETY CONTROL LEvER CAUTION FORWARd LEvER ThIS INFORMATION IS PROvIdEd hERE ONLY TO Engages wheels and tines into forward. INTROdUCE ThE CONTROLS. dO NOT START ThE Pulling the drive safety control lever toward the handlebar engages ENGINE AT ThIS TIME.
- Page 11 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V WhEEL LOCk PINS WARNING Place wheels in tilling position. NEvER START ENGINE OR OPERATE TILLER 1. Remove lock pin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub. (SEE WITh WhEELS IN FREE-WhEEL POSITION. ThE FIGURE ) FREE-WhEEL POSITION IS FOR TRANSPORTING 2.
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Page 12: Belt Tension Adjustment
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V 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 4) SAFETY CONTROL LEvER IS RELEASEd TO 1. - Page 13 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V TILLING TIPS WARNING The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the ExTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAkEN IN SELECTING first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successive TILLING dEPTh.
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Page 14: Maintenance
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V 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 15 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V ChANGE FORWARd/REvERSE BELT CAUTION 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. dO NOT OPERATE TILLER BEFORE REAdING 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. ThE ENGINE MANUAL PROvIdEd IN ThE PARTS 3.
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Page 16: Engine Maintenance
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V ENGINE MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual provides ENGINE IS ShIPPEd FROM FACTORY WIThOUT OIL. detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the YOU MUST Add ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING following tasks: ENGINE. -
Page 17: Maintenance
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V LUBRICATION WARNING Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper dO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNvENTILATEd care and maintenance. oil the moving parts at 10 hour intervals using AREA WhERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACh FLAME, a 30 weight oil. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V TROUBLEShOOTING WARNING TROUBLEShOOTING GUIdE PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of TURNEd OFF ANd ALLOWEd TO COOL, ANd SPARk PLUG WIRE MUST BE dISCONNECTEd ANd SECUREd your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. - Page 19 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V PROBLEM REMEdY/ACTION Belts squeal in neutral • 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 lever - manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1/16 inch or less clearance between belt guide and belt...
- Page 20 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V CRT hANdLEBAR PARTS Page 0 800-345-6007 GetEarthquake.com...
- Page 21 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V CRT hANdLEBAR PARTS LIST REF. NO. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 3262 DEADmAN, FRoNT TINE WELDmENT 53613 LINK, 9-1/2” LoNg 53606 NUT, 10-24 HEx ZN 53620 SPRINg ComPRESSIoN FoRWARD ARm RT 53607 NUT, 5/16-24 HEx JAm 53630 CABLE, REAR TINE 39”...
- Page 22 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V CRT MOTOR MOUNT PARTS Page 800-345-6007 GetEarthquake.com...
- Page 23 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V CRT MOTOR MOUNT PARTS LIST REF. NO. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. BoLT, 5/16-24 x 1 HH gR5 LoCKWASHER, R-SPRINg 5/16” WF516 WASHER, FLAT 5/16” STANDARD ZN 53649 gUARD, BELT REAR TINE 12/05 53638 RIVET, PLASTIC PUSH IN REAR TINE, 12/05 1407 SPRINg FoRWARD ARm...
- Page 24 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V CRT TINES & hOOd PARTS Page 4 800-345-6007 GetEarthquake.com...
- Page 25 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V CRT TINES & hOOd PARTS LIST REF. NO. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. BoLT, 5/16-18 x 1/2 HH gR5 LoCKWASHER, SPRINg 5/16” 31311 HooD, ASSEmBLY TINE W/HINgE NARRoW 1501 BoLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4 HH gR5 ZN 53660 WELDmENT, TAIL moUNT REAR TINE, 12/05...
- Page 26 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 6014V CRT WhEEL & TILLER ShAFT PARTS & PARTS LIST REF. NO. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. REF. NO. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 1500P101 BoLT, m6 x 25mm 1500P113 KEY, WooDRUFF 1500P102 CoVER, REAR TRANSmISSIoN 1500P114 SHAFT, TINE 1500P103...
- Page 27 Terms and Conditions 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 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
- Page 28 Visit www.ardisam.com and discover more innovations that will benefit you throughout the year. Earthquake, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1360 First Avenue; P.o. Box 666 Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829 800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.com GetEarthquake.com...
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