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- Page 1 Gear Drive Rear Tine Rototiller Operator’s Manual Bumper Guard is a standard feature on Model 7155 Includes Models 7155, 7055, 7050 OM7155 Rev. 020304 © Copyright 2004 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ARDISAM TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL IDENTIFICATION ........... 1 OPERATION .............. 12 Pre-Start Inspection ..........12 WARRANTY ..............2 Start-up ..............12 SAFETY RULES ............3 Shutting Down ............13 Owner's Responsibility ..........3 Tilling ..............13 General ..............3 TIPS ................14 Preparation ............... -
Page 4: Warranty
Kodiak ™ series rear tine rototiller. We guarantee that this rear tine ® for purchasing an Earthquake 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 (Model 7060)
ARDISAM FEATURES MODEL 7060 drive safety control lever reverse handle reverse cable forward cable depth regulator lever bumper guard (standard on Model 7060) detent pin belt guard recoil start wheel lockouts (standard on Model 7060) 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 Depth Regulator Lever
ARDISAM UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY INSTALL THE DEPTH REGULATOR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE LEVER 1. Install the depth regulator lever into the top of the depth regulator bracket with handle facing rearward. Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You 2. Insert detent pin through depth regulator bracket and must add engine oil before starting engine. -
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 LOCKOUTS (7060) Models Place wheels in tilling position. 7055/7050 1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine. 2. Rotate knob and lockout to align with slot on axle, release knob. Rotate wheel to align slot in wheel hub with lockout. -
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. Raising WARNING depth regulator lever too high can result in loss of 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°...
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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...
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Page 25: Notes
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Page 26: Parts Listings
ARDISAM 7155/7055/7050 Handlebar Assembly... - Page 27 ARDISAM 7155/7055/7050 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...
- Page 28 ARDISAM 7155/7055/7050 Tines & Hood Assembly Rev-031203...
- Page 29 ARDISAM 7155/7055/7050 Tines & Hood Assembly Part # Qty. Description Depth Regulator Lever, Black, 4-holes Bracket-Depth Regulator, Black, 2-holes 415A Hood-Tiller, w/Side Shields, w/o Decals 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"...
- Page 30 ARDISAM 7155/7055/7050 Motor Mount Assembly...
- Page 31 Bolt-Soc Hd Shoulder, 3/8-16 x 3/8" 53587 Front Cover Plate & Handlebar Mount 53596B Cable Yoke 53611 Nut-Hex, 5/16” 60501 Engine, 6-hp Intek Briggs (7055 & 7155) HD5BG Bumper Guard (Standard on 7155), (Optional on 7050 & 7055) WF38 Washer-Flat, 3/8" WF516 Washer-Flat, 5/16"...
- Page 32 ARDISAM 7155/7055/7050 Transmission Assembly Part # Qty. Description 60G56 Nut-Bi-Way Lock, 5/16-18 Bracket-Motor Mount, Right Bracket-Depth Regulator, Black, 2-holes Tiller Transmission Casting 507A Bracket-Motor Mount, Left 1501 Bolt-Hex Flange Hd, 5/16-18 x 3/4", Grade 5 1504 Gasket-Tiller Housing & Transmission Cover...
- Page 33 ARDISAM 7155 Wheel & Tiller Shaft Assembly Part # Qty. Description 1500L Transmission Assembly, Lockout (Replacement Only) (7155) 1506 Seal-Tiller Housing 1508 Cap-Rear Bearing 1514 Cap-Front Bearing 1515 Oil Seal-Drive Shaft 1601 Bearing-Tapered (Includes Cone & Race) 1607 Main Drive Shaft...
- Page 34 ARDISAM 7055/7050 Wheel & Tiller Shaft Assembly Part # Qty. Description 1500P Transmission Assembly, Lockpin (Replacement Only) (7050 & 7055) 1506 Seal-Tiller Housing 1508 Cap-Rear Bearing 1514 Cap-Front Bearing 1515 Oil Seal-Drive Shaft 1601 Bearing-Tapered (Includes Cone & Race) 1607 Main Drive Shaft 1700A Wheel Shaft Assembly, Lockpin...
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Page 35: Hiller/Furrower Assembly
ARDISAM Hiller/Furrower Assembly 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. - Page 36 Ardisam, Inc. 1690 Elm Street, Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829 (715)822-2415 • Fax (715)822-4180 1-800-345-6007 www.ardisam.com...