EarthQuake 7040, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual SRT Rototillers 7040 OMSRTC Revised 11 09 09 2009 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved 7040 Briggs Stratton 4 cycle 206 cc 8 50 Ft Lbs gross torque ...

Page 2: ...ge models specifications and price without notice This product if used as intended will give you years of trouble free service We hope you will enjoy the quality of our products for years to come For replacement parts phone 800 345 6007 or go online to www GetEarthquake com This warranty applies to the original owner with a proof of purchase and is not transferable It supersedes all other warranti...

Page 3: ...Because of continuous product development your product may differ slightly from that illustrated in the manual INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing an Earthquake standard rotating rear tine rototiller from Ardisam Inc and congratulations on your investment in quality We have worked to ensure that this rear tine rototiller meets the highest standards for usability and durability With proper care y...

Page 4: ... Do not allow children to operate this rototiller Keep small children away from the area being tilled Do not allow adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction Preparation Dressappropriatelywhenoperatingthetiller Alwayswear sturdyfootwear Neverwearsandals sneakers oropen shoes andneveroperatethetillerwithbarefeet Donot wearlooseclothingthatmightgetcaughtinmovingparts Carefully inspect t...

Page 5: ... run the tiller in reverse If this does not clean clogged vegetation from the tines STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation by hand Engine muffler will be hot from operation Do not touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warni...

Page 6: ...it These important safety labels are illustrated below and are shown here to help familiarize you with the location and content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal tilling operations Please review these labels now If you have any questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions reread the complete safety instruction text on the preceding pages or con...

Page 7: ...ck tension after every 2 hours of operation To increase belt tension SEE FIGURE 5 ON PAGE 13 1 Loosenupperjamnut Turnnutupcablein1 8 increments 2 Tighten lower jam nut 3 Check adjustment This procedure can be repeated until conduit adjust ment bolts are fully adjusted If no more adjustment can be made belt may have to be replaced Fill engine CRANKCASE 1 Add oil according to engine manual Do not ov...

Page 8: ...online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 CST Features forward drive safety control lever detent pin forward reverse cable recoil start wheel lock pin belt guard reverse drive safety control lever depth regulator lever bumper guard ...

Page 9: ...time and allow to return normally 4 Pull starting rope out rapidly and allow rope to return normally For electric start models turn ignition key to START position and hold until the engine starts Then release the key to the ON position 5 When engine starts gradually move choke lever to no choke position and increase throttle speed Restarting A Warm Engine Restarting an engine that is already warm ...

Page 10: ... control lever labeled FORWARD this will engage the wheels and tines NOTE You can slow the tiller s forward advance at any time by putting slight downward pressure on the handlebars You can stop the tiller by releas ing the drive safety control levers to the neutral position Danger Engine and surrounding parts be come extremely hot during normal use and will cause serious burn inju ries if touched...

Page 11: ...ate both FORWARD and REVERSE drive safety control levers at the same time This information is provided here only to introduce the controls DO NOT START THE ENGINE AT THIS TIME Starting and operating instructions are given on page 8 Please read this section and all operating and safety instructions before starting your tiller As a safety precaution the drive safe ty control levers will not lock in ...

Page 12: ...n axle only 3 Wheel should turn freely on axle Handlebar height Adjustment Adjust handlebar height The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator height and the depth of tilling To adjust handlebar height SEE FIGURE 3 1 Unscrew nuts and remove top and bottom bolts on each side 2 Align handlebar to desired holes on the lower handlebar mount 3 Install bolts and nuts Retighten Wheel lock pin ...

Page 13: ... BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper belt tension is critical to good performance After 1 2 hour of operation all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch Thereafter check tension after every 2 hours of operation To increase belt tension SEE FIGURE 5 1 Loosen upper jam nut Turn nut up cable in 1 8 increments 2 Tighten lower jam nut 3 Check adjustment This procedure can be repeated until co...

Page 14: ...andlebars to control sudden lurches If weeds tall grasses vines or other materials clog or jam the tines reverse the tiller to unwind vegetation Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam or you strike a foreign object With drive control levers in neutral position push throttle control to stop position to stop the engine Disengage the spark plug wire When tines have stopped remo...

Page 15: ...se read this normal care schedule and note the recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit Maintenance Operation Page Before Each Use 50 hours or Every Season Change forward reverse belt 16 x Engine maintenance 17 x x Check or fill engine crankcase with oil 17 EM x 2 Check tiller transmission grease 17 x Check tire pressure 17 x Lubrication 18 x Clean tine axle shaft 18 x ...

Page 16: ...ee of engine pulleys and reverse belt guides pull belt down and away from transmission pulley install new reverse belt thread belt up from bottom place belt around transmission pulley in groove place belt under reverse belt guides gently pull engine recoil rope while forcing the belt over the edge of the engine pulley into the pulley groove install new forward belt place forward belt in transmissi...

Page 17: ...the bottom of the fill plug opening 2 Always check oil level before starting engine Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use Check Tiller Transmission Grease Check the grease level annually To check the grease level 1 Move tiller to level ground 2 Remove grease level dipstick located between the handlebar mounts on the engine mount Correct grease level is indicated between the hi...

Page 18: ...m completely following engine manufacturer s instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from gumming up during extended storage period 3 While engine is still warm drain the oil from the engine Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade 4 Clean external surfaces engine and cooling fan 5 Remove spark plug pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug hole 6 Plug hole and pull starter co...

Page 19: ...cks power Raise the tines for shallow tilling by lowering the depth regulator lever Remove and clean fuel tank Clean or replace air cleaner Improper carburetor adjustment take to authorized engine service center Replace spark plug and adjust gap Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at stop See engine manual to check and adjust throttle l...

Page 20: ...plug wire Belts squeal in forward operation Adjust tabs on the reverse belt guide turn engine off and allow muffler to cool disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug release drive safety control levers to neutral position remove belt guard adjust tabs of reverse belt guide while drive safety control levers are released bend metal tabs on reverse belt guide to 1 64 inch or less clearanc...

Page 21: ... 24 4 6 53612 LINK 11 5 8 LONG 1 7 53613 LINK 9 1 2 LONG 1 8 53614 PIN CLEVIS 1 4 X 1 1 2 1 REF NO PART DESCRIPTION QTY 9 10 53620 SPRING COMPRESSION FORWARD ARM 1 11 332022 HANDLEBAR MOUNT WELDMENT 1 12 53629 CABLE MOUNT BRACKET 1 13 53630 CABLE REAR TINE 39 SHEATH 2 14 53631 GRIP HANDLEBAR 1 ID FLANGE LESS 2 15 53632 NUT PUSH 1 4 1 16 53650 LEVER CONTROL REAR TINE 2 17 53679 HANDLEBAR WELDMENT 1...

Page 22: ...800 345 6007 M F 8 5 CST 22 SRT Motor Mount PARTS 48 47 23 13 49 18 14 18 25 14 21 22 16 2 8 24 17 16 11 12 20 6 3 4 5 1 6 26 9 10 45 43 44 41 18 16 18 45 16 42 16 28 29 16 36 16 32 30 26 31 18 39 18 14 50 51 52 35 33 14 37 15 34 25 19 14 56 12 11 31 7 10 9 52 51 50 23 14 38 40 55 54 53 27 ...

Page 23: ...LOCK 3 24 332020 NUT M6 NYLOCK 2 25 W1265V0903 NUT M10 HNYLK GR8 8 ZN 2 26 1407 SPRING FORWARD ARM 2 27 31321 ENGINE 6 5 HP VIPER HORIZONTAL 1 28 332023 PANEL BELT GUARD BACK 1 R E F NO PART DESCRIPTION QTY 29 332025 WELDMENT FORWARD ARM PULL 1 30 332026 BUSHING FORWARD ARM PIVOT 1 31 802 BOLT 5 16 24X3 4 HH GR5 ZN 5 32 332032 WELDMENT FORWARD ARM 1 33 332029 SPACER FORWARD ARM PULLEY 1 34 332030 ...

Page 24: ...l SRT Model 7040 Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 CST 24 SRT Tines Hood parts 11 2 22 5 8 9 17 20 10 27 30 29 18 28 25 26 16 19 3 23 21 3 7 6 5 14 12 24 15 1 3 18 16 4 22 13 ...

Page 25: ...L DRIVE SHAFT 1 10 1500P101 BOLT 1 4 20 X 3 4 3 11 1710 EXTERNAL SNAP RING 2 12 1900RCRT RIGHT TINE SET 1 13 1900LCRT LEFT TINE SET 1 14 2001 BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 3 4 2 15 2104 NUT BI WAY LOCK 3 8 16 2 16 417 BOLT 5 16 18 X 1 2 HH GR5 4 17 48406 BLACK KNOB 5 16 18 1 18 504 LOCK WASHER SPRING 5 16 3 19 415A HOOD ASSEMBLY 1 20 53640 STAKE DRAG SRT 1 21 53660 TAIL MOUNT DEPTH REGULATOR 1 22 1101A WHEEL TI...

Page 26: ...M DRIVE SHAFT 6 2 TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 2 3 SHAFT DRIVE SRT 1 4 BUSHING 4 5 SHIM 8 6 RING RETAINER SHAFT 4 7 SEAL OIL 4 8 RING RETAINER 2 9 GEAR TINE SRT 1 10 KEY WOODRUFF 6 X 25 2 11 SHAFT TINE 1 12 GEAR WHEEL 1 13 SHAFT WHEEL LONG 1 KEY PART DESCRIPTION QTY 7 1500P110 SEAL OIL 4 1 2 7 7 5 4 5 6 6 5 4 5 11 9 10 7 6 5 4 5 1 2 13 12 10 3 5 4 5 6 7 PARTS LIST AVAILABLE SUPPORT PARTS ...

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Page 28: ...ck for parts online at www earthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 Earthquake Division of Ardisam Inc 1160 8th Avenue PO Box 666 Cumberland WI 54829 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2223 Email info ardisam com ...