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- Page 1 CRT ROTOTILLERS OPERATORS MANUAL 5055C BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CyCLE 206CC 8.50 fT-LBS GROSS TORqUE 6065VEC VIPER ELECTRIC 4-CyCLE, 196 CC OMcRT Rev. 10/06/10 GetEarthquake.com © 2010 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC 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. -
Page 3: Safety
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC SAFETY dANGER OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY dANGER INdICATES A SERIOUS INjURY OR FA- Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the rototiller is the TALITY WILL RESULT IF ThE SAFETY INSTRUC- owner’s responsibility. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC 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: Safety
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC 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 6: Unpacking And Assembly
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC 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 adjust your tiller’s depth regulator lever, cable tension and handlebar... -
Page 7: Features
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC FEATURES forward drive safety control lever reverse drive safety control lever forward & reverse cable depth regulator lever bumper guard detent pin belt guard recoil start wheel lock pin serial number plate... -
Page 8: Operation
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC 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: Idle Speed
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC IdLE SPEEd WARNING Use the “low” position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER ANd NEAR BY engine when tilling is not being performed. Lowering the engine speed AREAS MAY ExCEEd 150°... - Page 10 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC dRIvE SAFETY CONTROL LEvERS CAUTION FORWARd LEvER dO NOT OPERATE BOTh “FORWARd” ANd Engages wheels and tines into forward. “REvERSE” dRIvE SAFETY CONTROL LEvERS AT Pulling the drive safety control lever labeled (FORWARD) toward the ThE SAME TIME.
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Page 11: Handlebar Height Adjustment
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC WhEEL LOCk PINS WARNING Place wheels in tilling position. NEvER START ENGINE OR OPERATE TILLER WITh 1. Remove lock pin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub. (SEE WhEELS IN FREE-WhEEL POSITION. ThE FREE-... -
Page 12: Depth Regulator Lever
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC 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 LEvERS ARE RELEASEd TO 1. -
Page 13: Tilling Tips
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC TILLING TIPS WARNING The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the first ExTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAkEN IN SELECT- pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successive pass. -
Page 14: Maintenance
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 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. - Page 15 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC 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 5055C & 6065VEC 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 detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the OIL. - Page 17 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC 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.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC TROUBLEShOOTING WARNING TROUBLEShOOTING GUIdE PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE TURNEd OFF ANd ALLOWEd TO COOL, ANd While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventually re-... - Page 19 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC PROBLEM REMEdY/ACTION Belts squeal in neutral and/or reverse • Adjust forward belt guide: - turn engine off and allow muffler to cool - disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug...
- Page 20 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC CRT hANdLEBAR PARTS Page 20 800-345-6007 GetEarthquake.com...
- Page 21 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC CRT hANdLEBAR PARTS LIST 6065vE ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST REF. NO. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. REF. NO. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 2104 Nut Hex Two-Way 3/8-16 300500 Grommet, 1/2” ID 300501 Nut, Wing M5 x .8 48762 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1”...
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Page 22: Parts
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC CRT MOTOR MOUNT PARTS 22, 21 26, 27 Page 22 800-345-6007 GetEarthquake.com... - Page 23 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC CRT MOTOR MOUNT PARTS LIST R E F. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. R E F . PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 53648 Bumper Guard (6065VE) 1407 Forward Arm Spring 53649 Belt Guard...
- Page 24 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC CRT TINES & hOOd PARTS Page 24 800-345-6007 GetEarthquake.com...
- Page 25 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC CRT TINES & hOOd PARTS LIST REF. NO. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 1103 Lock Pin 5/16” x 1-3/4” 1500cRT5 Transmission Assembly, Lock Pin 1501 Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4” 1504 Gasket, Transmission...
- Page 26 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS CRT Models 5055C & 6065VEC CRT WhEEL & TILLER ShAFT PARTS & PARTS LIST REF. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. REF. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 1500P101 BOLT, M6 X 25MM 1500cRT512 GEAR, WORM TINE CRT SHAFT 1500P102...
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Page 27: Warranty
1-YEAR LIMITEd WARRANTY 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, at their discretion, furnish 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. 1160 Eighth Avenue; P.O. Box 666 cumberland, Wisconsin 54829 800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.com GetEarthquake.com...