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Operator’s Manual 

20969 CRT Tiller

WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Owner’s Responsibility
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is 

the owner’s responsibility.

• 

Read and follow all safety instructions.

• 

Carefully follow all assembly instructions.

• 

Maintain the machine according to directions and 

schedule included in this CountyLine® operator’s 

manual.

• 

Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar 

with all controls and safety precautions.

Special Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to 

potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful 

operating and servicing information. Please read all the 

information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

NOTE: General information is given throughout the 

manual that may help the operator in the 

operation or service of the machine.

 

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT 

FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER YOUR 

PERSONAL SAFETY. READ AND FOLLOW ALL 

INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE 

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.

Before Operating Equipment:

Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating and 

maintenance instructions for this product.  Failure to follow 

instructions could result in serious injury or death.   Operate 

the machine according to the safety instructions outlined 

here and inserted throughout the text.  Anyone who uses this 

machine must read the instructions and be familiar with the 

controls.
Intended Use / Foreseeable Misuse

IMPORTANT:  This is a motorized rotary cultivator that works 

the soil by means of rotating tines.  It is pedestrian-controlled, 

but not self-propelled, with a gasoline-fueled internal 

combustion engine to power the tines.  It shall not be used for 

any other purpose.

 

WARNING

WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT 

AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS 

INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

 CAUTION

CAUTION INDICATES YOUR EQUIPMENT CAN BE 

DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT 

FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.

 

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT 

CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF 

CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, 

OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

 IMPORTANT

INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER 

ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF 

YOUR EQUIPMENT.

 WARNING

YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY 

WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP 

AND OPERATE YOUR MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY AND 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS 

OF MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL 

INJURY TO YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND RISK 

OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE 

TRIANGLE IN THE TEXT SIGNIFIES IMPORTANT 

CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE 

FOLLOWED.

 

DANGER

SRT

CRT

Summary of Contents for 20969

Page 1: ...tor s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller PN 21124 ECN 10568 REV1 11 15 2014 2014 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Email for more information info ardisam com CAUTION ICON R1 READ OM ICON R1 PRODUCT 20969 20972 00...

Page 2: ...OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit This information includes the MANUAL the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES This infor...

Page 3: ...ult in serious injury or death Operate the machine according to the safety instructions outlined here and inserted throughout the text Anyone who uses this machine must read the instructions and be fa...

Page 4: ...er s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate product when f...

Page 5: ...WSINESS DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY WARNING HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY PRODUCT OF A FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION...

Page 6: ...t go of the handle bars and do not restrain the machine Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Disengage all control levers stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop...

Page 7: ...onal questions contact CountyLine customer service Part No 17051 DANGER WARNINGS Hood Flap Decal Part No 17052 MOVING PARTS WARNING Frame Near Belt Decal A Warning B Avoid Injury From Rotating Tines C...

Page 8: ...sam com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 FEATURES CHOKE RECOIL START ON OFF THROTTLE CONTROL WHEEL WHEEL LOCK PIN BELT GUARD TINES SIDE SHIELD TINE HOOD LOCK PIN DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER HANDLEBAR FORWARD DR...

Page 9: ...Cut open seems of carton exposing all contents and remove machine by a Attaching loose wheels in box onto machine with wheel lock pins in free wheel position Slide wheel all the way onto the axle and...

Page 10: ...e bar mount together Attach Tine Side Shields 1 Locate side shields SEE FIGURE 3 2 Take one side shield raise it up against one side of the tine guard and hold in place 3 Place a M6 flat washer onto t...

Page 11: ...tank to provide space for expansion See your engine manual for fuel recommendations 5 Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely 6 Check position of wheels and wheel lock...

Page 12: ...ne when tilling is not being performed Lowering the engine speed to idle will help extend the life of the motor as well as conserve fuel and reduce the noise level of the equipment Operating Speed For...

Page 13: ...or lever to position tines at chosen tilling depth 3 Align hole in depth regulator lever with hole in depth regulator bracket and insert lock pin Depth Regulator Lever Down Shallower tilling Place the...

Page 14: ...ole in axle with hole in wheel hub SEE FIGURE 7 2 Insert lock pin through both holes fold lock pin ring to secure pin to axle 3 Repeat for other wheel NOTE Always have both wheel lock pins in or out D...

Page 15: ...tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably lower the depth regulator lever by placing the lock pin in a higher hole This will allow for shallower tilling Hold firmly to the handle bars to control sudden lur...

Page 16: ...olong 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 Maintenance Operation Pag...

Page 17: ...ine recoil rope to rotate the pulley b With the pulley turning force the forward belt out of the V groove c Slide the belt free of the engine pulley d Pull the forward belt down and out of the way 5 I...

Page 18: ...el 4 Remove the gear case dipstick located between the handle bar mounts and the engine mount SEE FIGURE 11 5 Insert the dipstick cut out created in step 1 into the hole in the transmission cover plat...

Page 19: ...afe place before storing the rototiller unit Be sure to plug the spark plug hole to prevent foreign material from entering Check or Fill Engine Crankcase 1 Add oil according to engine manual Do not ov...

Page 20: ...p See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage Tiller moves forward during starting Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral position to start the engine Tiller is difficult t...

Page 21: ...her than those indicated in the product s operator s manual alteration accident use of unauthorized parts failure to perform periodic maintenance as specified in product s operator s manual normal wea...

Page 22: ...onal information email info ardisam com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MOTOR MOUNT 4 21 5 1 2 3 14 10 9 34 33 36 28 31 35 6 29 30 32 37 2 11 12 8 3 19 17 7 16 18 19 22 20 21...

Page 23: ...LK TAB BELT GUARD SUPPORT COMPACT RT BLACK 1 19 W1265V0900 NUT M8 X 1 25 HNYLK GR8 8 ZN 10 20 11946 BOLT M6 X 1 0 X 45 HHCS GR8 8 ZN 1 21 20148 WASHER M6 X 18 X 1 6 FLAT ZN 3 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY...

Page 24: ...0 X 1 5 X 25 HH FCS 2 6 20167 CABLE REAR TINE M5 M8 1016MM SHEATH 1 7 4620 NUT M8 X 1 25 HJAM GR8 8 ZN 2 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 8 53620 SPRING COMPRESSION FORWARD ARM 1 9 11393 NUT M5 0 8 X 4 4 MM...

Page 25: ...25 For additional information email info ardisam com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 Operator s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller NOTES...

Page 26: ...tional information email info ardisam com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Transmission Tines Hood 20845 0001R1 21 1 2 3 23 26 20 23 22 27 2 25 5 4 27 2 27 14 11 16 24 17 2 18...

Page 27: ...K ZN HIGH COLLAR 2 10 W1265V0903 NUT M10 X 1 5 HNYLK GR 8 8 ZN 2 11 21018 TIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WHITE 10 LUG 12 DEEP 2 12 13601 KNOB M8 BLACK THREE STAR 1 13 53655 WELDMENT DRAG STAKE CRT TILLER DEC 200...

Page 28: ...X 1 5 SPRLCK ZN 6 3 20133 REAR BEARING CAP NP 1 4 20132 GASKET BEARING CAP FRONT REAR NP 2 5 20137 BEARING TAPERED 20MM ID X 47MM OD 2 6 19993 SHAFT DRIVE CRT SHORT 54 C TO C 20 PA NP 1 7 CAST REAR T...

Page 29: ...4 3 20138 SNAP RING 25MM EXTERNAL 4 4 SHIM 37 MM X 26 MM X 2 MM 4 5 BUSHING 25 X 32 X 36 5 MM NP 4 6 SHIM 26 X 32 X 1 5 MM NP 4 7 SETSCREW M6 X 1 0 X 8 5 SDP GR8 8 BLK OX 4 8 1500P113 KEY WOODRUFF 5X...

Page 30: ...Tiller 30 For additional information email info ardisam com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 DO NOT OVERFILL FULL ADD DO NOT OVERFILL FULL ADD DO NOT OVERFILL FULL ADD DO NOT OVERFILL FULL ADD CARDBOARD S...

Page 31: ...31 For additional information email info ardisam com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 Operator s Manual 20969 CRT Tiller NOTES...

Page 32: ...223 E mail info ardisam com Distributed by Tractor Supply Co 5401 Virginia Way Brentwood TN 37027 www TractorSupply com All weights specifications and features are approximate and are subject to chang...

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