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CRT Rototiller
Operator's Manual
Includes Model
5055
OM5055
Rev. 2/4/04
© Copyright 2004 Ardisam, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

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Kelly Graves
April 4, 2025

I brought an Earthquake tiller model 7055C second hand and it don't have any transmission fluid in it. What type of transmission fluid goes in? Thank you!

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Mr. Anderson
April 4, 2025

The EarthQuake tiller model 7055C uses liquid grease as the transmission fluid.

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  • Page 1 CRT Rototiller Operator’s Manual Includes Model 5055 OM5055 Rev. 2/4/04 © Copyright 2004 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
  • Page 2 ARDISAM...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ARDISAM MODEL IDENTIFICATION MODEL IDENTIFICATION ........... 3 OPERATION .............. 14 Pre-Start Inspection ..........14 WARRANTY ..............4 Start-up ..............14 SAFETY RULES ............5 Shutting Down ............15 Owner's Responsibility ..........5 Tilling ..............15 General ..............5 TIPS ................16 Preparation ...............

  • Page 4: Warranty

    WARRANTY Thank You . . . ® for purchasing an Earthquake counter-rotating-tine rototiller. We guarantee that this rear tine rototiller conforms to applicable North American safety standards, and 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 • CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY 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.

  • Page 6: Operation

    ARDISAM SAFETY RULES • Never allow bystanders near the unit. OPERATION • Use only attachments and accessories approved by • Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and the manufacturer of the tiller. hoods in place. • Never operate the tiller without good visibility or •...

  • 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.

  • Page 8: Features

    ARDISAM FEATURES ALL CRT MODELS drive safety control lever reverse cable forward cable drag bar detent pin belt guard wheel lockpin recoil start serial number plate...

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Assembly

    ARDISAM UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Your rototiller comes fully assembled except for a few ATTACH HANDLEBAR TO TILLER parts. The following instructions will help you unpack 1. Place handlebar stems on outside of transmission your tiller and assemble and adjust your tiller’s depth cover and align lower holes.

  • Page 10: Install The Drag Bar

    ARDISAM UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY INSTALL THE DRAG BAR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE 1. Install the depth regulator lever into the top of the depth regulator bracket with handle facing rearward. 2. Insert detent pin through depth regulator bracket and top hole of depth regulator lever--tines should clear Engine is shipped from factory without oil.

  • Page 11: Controls

    ARDISAM CONTROLS DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS REVERSE HANDLE Engage wheels and tines into forward, releasing returns Engages wheels and tines in reverse. machine to neutral. Pulling reverse handle back towards operator reverses Pulling down on drive safety control levers engage the tiller.

  • Page 12: Adjustments

    ARDISAM ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL LOCKPINS HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Place wheels in tilling position. Adjust handlebar height. The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator 1. Remove lockpin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel height and the depth of tilling. To adjust handlebar hub.

  • 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. After regualtor lever. 1/2 hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension To adjust tilling depth.

  • Page 14: Operation

    ARDISAM OPERATION PRE-START INSPECTION 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.

  • 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 Do not move choke control to CHOKE to stop...

  • Page 16: 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.

  • 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.

  • Page 18: Servicing The Rototiller

    ARDISAM NORMAL CARE SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER WARNING General To prevent accidental starting: The following information will help you make the necessary checks and perform the procedures required to follow the normal care recommendations made for your rototiller unit. If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark these checks and perform the required procedures for plug wire must be removed and secured from...
  • Page 19 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. 3. Remove belt guard. ✮ remove the forward belt from the forward engine pulley: - gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley.
  • Page 20 ARDISAM NORMAL CARE CAUTION Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual provided in the parts packet. Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine. WARNING Check or Fill Engine Crankcase Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed 150°...

  • Page 21: Check Tiller Transmission Grease

    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. Lubrication TILLER TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITH THE PROPER AMOUNT OF Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts of your LIQUID GREASE.

  • Page 22: Storage

    ARDISAM STORAGE 5. Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil PREPARE FOR STORAGE 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.

  • Page 23: 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 it be disconnected and secured before attempting to continue operating properly.
  • Page 24 ARDISAM TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION • Adjust forward belt guide: Belts squeal in neutral and/or reverse - 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...

  • Page 25: Notes

    ARDISAM NOTES ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________...

  • Page 26: Parts Listings

    ARDISAM 5055 Handlebar Assembly...
  • Page 27 ARDISAM 5055 Handlebar Assembly Part # Qty. Description 60G56 Nut-Bi-Way Lock, 5/16-18 Handle Grip-Drive Control Lever Handlebar Assembly 1401 Bolt-Hex Hd, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” 1424 Bushing-Pivot, 5/16" 2102 Bolt-Hex Hd, 3/8-16 x 1”, Grade 5 2104 Nut-Hex, 3/8-16 53530 Spring-Bee Hive, Forward Cable Adjust 53572B Drive Control Lever 53575...
  • Page 28 ARDISAM 5055 Tines & Hood Assembly...
  • Page 29 ARDISAM 5055 Tines & Hood Assembly Part # Qty. Description 60G56 Nut-Bi-Way Lock, 5/16-18 Bracket-Depth Regulator, Black, 2-holes 401CRT Depth Regulator Lever, Black, 4-holes Bolt-Hex Hd, 5/16-18 x 1/2", Grade 5 Lockwasher-Spring, 5/16" Bolt-Hex Hd, 1/4-20 x 1/2" Lockwasher-Spring, 3/8" 1501 Bolt-Hex Flange Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4”...
  • Page 30 ARDISAM 5055 Motor Mount Assembly...
  • Page 31 ARDISAM 5055 Motor Mount Assembly Part # Qty. Description 60G56 Nut-Bi-Way Lock, 5/16-18 Bracket-Motor Mount, Right Lockwasher-Spring, 5/16" 507A Bracket-Motor Mount, Left 508B Weight-Complete Lockwasher-Spring, 3/8” 727A Belt-Forward Belt-Reverse Pulley-2 Groove, Engine Bracket-Engine Belt Cover Belt Guide-Forward Belt Guide-Reverse Pulley-2 Groove, Transmission Spacer-Engine, Short Bushing Pivot Arm-Reverse...
  • Page 32 ARDISAM 5055 Transmission Assembly...
  • Page 33 ARDISAM 5055 Transmission Assembly Part # Qty. Description 60G56 Nut-Bi-Way Lock, 5/16-18 Bracket-Motor Mount, Right Bracket-Depth Regulator, Black, 2-holes 494L Tiller Transmission Casting 507A Bracket-Motor Mount, Left 1500CRT1 Transmission Assembly, Lockpin (Replacement Only) 1501 Bolt-Hex Flange Hd, 5/16-18 x 3/4", Grade 5 1504 Gasket-Tiller Housing &...
  • Page 34 ARDISAM 5055 Wheel & Tiller Shaft Assembly...
  • Page 35 ARDISAM 5055 Wheel & Tiller Shaft Assembly Part # Qty. Description 1506 Seal-Tiller Housing 1508 Cap-Rear Bearing 1514 Cap-Front Bearing 1515 Oil Seal-Drive Shaft 1600LC1 Main Drive Shaft, LH 1601 Bearing-Tapered (Includes Cone & Race) 1700A Wheel Shaft Assembly, Lockpin 1701 Key 1/4"...
  • Page 36 Ardisam, Inc. 1690 Elm Street, Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829 (715)822-2415 • Fax (715)822-4180 1-800-345-6007 www.ardisam.com...

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