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    A R D I S A M . c o m OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS & P AR TS EXPLOSIONS CR T RO T O TILLERS OMCRT07 Rev . 12/21/06 © Copyright 2006 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pr inted in USA. 5055 6 HP BRIGGS 5155 6 HP BRIGGS 6065VE 6.5 HP VIPER ELECTRIC R5055H 5.5 HP HOND A[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 2 800-345-6007 INTR ODUCTION THANK Y OU . . . f or purchasing an Earthquake® f orward rotating rear-tine rototiller from Ardisam, Inc. We ha ve worked to ensure that this rear-tine rototiller meets high standards f or usability and durability . With proper care, your rototiller will p[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 3 800-345-6007 SAFETY O WNER’S RESPONSIBILITY Accurate assemb ly and safe and eff ective use of the rototiller is the owner’ s responsibility . • Read and f ollow all saf ety instructions. • Carefully f ollow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the tiller according to direc[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 4 800-345-6007 IMPOR T ANT THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF Y OUR RO TO TILLER ARE DETER- MINED FROM THE OPERA TING POSI- TION AS Y OU F ACE THE DIRECTION OF FOR W ARD TRA VEL. ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM F ACT OR Y WITHOUT OIL. Y OU MUST ADD EN- GINE OIL BEFOR E ST ARTI NG ENGI NE. c. Fill fuel[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 5 800-345-6007 P art No. LBL516AA W ARNING INSTRUCTIONS Hood Decal P art No. LBL516C W ARNING Belt Cover Decal P art No. LBL516J TINES D ANGER Hood Flap Decal SAFETY DECALS This rototiller unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 6 800-345-6007 UNP A CKING AND ASSEMBL Y Y our rototiller comes fully assembled except for a f ew par ts. The fol - lowing instructions will help you unpack y our tiller and assemble and adjust y our tiller’ s depth regulator le v er , cab le tension and handlebar height. Y ou will n[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 7 800-345-6007 FEA TURES f orward drive saf ety control le ver detent pin f orward & re verse cab le recoil star t serial number plate wheel lock pin (Model 5055, R5055H) or wheel lock out (Model 5155, 6065VE) belt guard re verse drive saf ety control lev er depth regulator le ver [...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 8 800-345-6007 OPERA TION PRE-ST ART INSPECTION 1. Make sure all saf ety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure. 2. Check oil le vel in engine crankcase. See your engine manual for procedure and specifications. 3. Inspect air cleaner f or cleanliness. See your engine ma[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 9 800-345-6007 IDLE SPEED Use the “low” position on the throttle lev er to reduce stress on the engine when tilling is not being perfo r med. Lo wering the engine speed to “idle” will help extend the lif e of the motor , as well as conserve fuel and reduce the noise le vel of t[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 10 800-345-6007 DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS FOR W ARD LEVER Engages wheels and tines into f orward. Pulling the drive saf ety control le ver labeled (FOR W ARD) toward the handlebar engages the wheels and tines. Releasing the lev er stops the wheels and tines and brings the tiller to a[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 11 800-345-6007 WHEEL LOCK PINS (5055, R5055H) Place wheels in tilling position. 1. Remov e lock pin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub . 2. Inser t lock pin through holes, fold lock pin ring to secure pin to axle. 3. Firmly lock wheel and axle together before tilling. 4. Repea[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 12 800-345-6007 DEPTH REGULA T OR LEVER Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator le ver . T o adjust tilling depth. 1. Remov e detent pin. 2. Raise the depth regulator lev er to position tines at chosen tilling depth. 3. Align hole in depth regulator lev er with[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 13 800-345-6007 TILLING TIPS The ke y to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successive pass. • Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions. • When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in extremely [...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 14 800-345-6007 SER VICING THE RO T O TILLER The f ollowing information will help you make the necessar y checks and perf or m the procedures required to follow the nor mal care recommendations made f or your rototiller unit. If you prefer , your local author ized dealer can make these[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 15 800-345-6007 BEL T REPLA CEMENT P ART #’S: 727A (f orward) 730 (re v erse) CHA NGE FO RWA RD/ REV ERS E BEL T 1. T ur n off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remov e spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. 3. Remov e belt guard. • remove the f orward belt from the forw ard eng[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 16 800-345-6007 ENGINE MAINTENANCE Ref er to the engine manual included in your par ts pack et for inf or mation on engine maintenance. Y our engine manual provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule for perf orming the f ollowing tasks: 1 . Check oil lev el before each us[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 17 800-345-6007 LUBRICA TION Proper lubrication of moving mechanical par ts is cr itical f or proper care and maintena nce . Oil the movi ng parts sho wn at 10 hour interv als using a 30 weight oil. CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT 1. T ur n off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remov e spark plug [...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 18 800-345-6007 TR OUBLESHOO TING AND REP AIR TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE While nor mal care and routine maintenance will e xtend the lif e of your rototiller , prolonged or constant use ma y e ventually require tha t service be perf or me d to all ow it to conti nue ope ra ting pro perl y [...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 19 800-345-6007 PROBLEM REMED Y/A CTION Belts squeal in neutral and/or re verse • Adjust f orward belt guide: - turn engine off and allow muffler to cool - disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug - remov e belt guard - pull down on drive saf ety control lev ers - manua[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 20 800-345-6007 CRT HANDLEB AR P ARTS EXPLOSION 53650(2) 53614 53613 53612 53620 53606(2) 53607(4) 503 53629 60G56 53630(2) 53624 2104(4) 48762(2) 53632 53631(2) 53679 90138(4) 90139(2) 53618(2)[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 21 800-345-6007 CRT HANDLEB AR P ARTS LIST P ART # DESCRIPTION QTY . 2104 Nut He x T wo-W ay 3/8-16 6 48762 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1” Carriage 4 503 Bolt 5/16-24x1” HH GR5 1 53606 Nut-Nyloc , #10 2 53607 Nut-J am, 5/16-24 4 53612 Link 11-5/8” long 1 53613 Link 9-1/2” long 1 53614 Pin Cl[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 22 800-345-6007 CRT TINES & HOOD P ARTS EXPLOSION 53698, 53699 8931(2) 8905F(2) 1439(2) 1103C(2) 1103B(2) 8932(2) 1103A(2) 1710(2) 1500CR T2, 1500CRT3 53698 1507 1514 1515 48406 53655 1516(3) 740 804 803 504 802 727A 730 509(2) 53581 1501(4) 69170 394 1501(2) 1511(3) 1508 1507 2001[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 23 800-345-6007 CRT TINES & HOOD P ARTS LIST P ART # DESCRIPTION QTY . 1103 Lock Pin 5/16” x 1-3/4” 2 1103A Wheel Lock out Knob (5155, 6065VE) 2 1103B Butterfly Lock out (5155, 6065VE) 2 1103C Snap Ring 1/2” (5155, 6065VE) 2 1105 Spring Clamp w/ Dowel (5155, 6065VE) 2 1439 F[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 24 800-345-6007 CRT MO T OR MOUNT P ARTS EXPLOSION 53413 1501(4) 53623 810 504(2) WF516 743 803 731 804 741, 742 53616 60G56(5) WF38(2) 2104(2) 53648 1501(4) 60G56(4) 53638 53649 1423(4) WF516 (4) 60501, 60365E, 501H 2104 1408 WF38(2) 739 53682 48144B 53622 WF516 802(2) 504(2) 1407(2) [...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 25 800-345-6007 CRT MO T OR MOUNT P ARTS LIST P ART # DESCRIPTION QTY . 1407 Forw ard Arm Spr ing 2 1408 Forw ard Pulley Idler 2 1416 Clevis Pin 1 1418 Cotter Pin 5/64” x 1/2” 1 1423 Bolt 5/16-18 x 2” 4 1501 Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4” 9 2104 Nut 3/8-16 4 48144B Bolt 3/8-16 x 2” 2 50[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AND P ARTS EXPLOSIONS CR T Models P age 26 800-345-6007 CRT WHEEL & TILLER SHAFT P ARTS EXPLOSION & P ARTS LIST P ART # DESCRIPTION QTY . 1500CR T2 T ransmission Complete, Lock Pin 1 1500CR T3 T ransmission Complete, Lock out 1 1506 Seal-Tiller Housing 4 1600LC1 Main Drive Shaft, LH 1 1601 Bearing-T apered (Includes [...]

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