EarthQuake 7055C, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ARDI SA M com GetEarthquake com SRT ROTOTILLER OPERATORS MANUAL OMSRT Rev 10 06 10 2010 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved 7055C BRIGGS stratton 4 cycle 206cc 8 50 ft lbs gross torque ...

Page 2: ...manent part of your rototiller Due to continuous effort to perfect our product certain procedures and specifications are subject to change without notice Congratulations on your investment in quality CONTENTS Registration 2 Safety 3 5 Unpacking Assembly 6 Features 7 Operation 8 13 Maintenance 14 17 Troubleshooting 18 19 Parts 20 26 Warranty 27 REGISTRATION Record your model number and serial numbe...

Page 3: ...tiller without proper instruction Preparation Dress appropriately when operating the tiller Always wear sturdy footwear Never wear sandals sneakers or open shoes and never operate the tiller with bare feet Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove all foreign objects Do not till above underground water lines gas lines electr...

Page 4: ...r 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 warning of trouble ...

Page 5: ...are operating the unit 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 pr...

Page 6: ...on each bolt 4 Insert one 3 8 16 x 3 4 bolt for each side in upper holes 5 Tighten all 3 8 16 nuts Fill engine CRANKCASE 1 Add oil according to engine manual Do not overfill Use a clean high quality detergent oil Use no special additives with recommended oils Do not mix oil with gasoline Oil level must be full Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug Oil level should be up to the bottom of th...

Page 7: ...55C Page GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 Features forward drive safety control lever detent pin forward reverse cable recoil start serial number plate wheel lock pin belt guard reverse drive safety control lever depth regulator lever bumper guard ...

Page 8: ...g rope out slowly one time and allow to return normally 4 Pull starting rope out rapidly and allow rope to return normally 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 from previous running does not normally require use of the choke 1 Move throttle lever to start position 2 Pull s...

Page 9: ...ill 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 releasing the drive safety control levers to the neutral position Temperatureofmufflerandnearbyareas may exceed 150 F Avoid these areas Do not move choke control to CHOKE to stop engine Backfire or engine damage may occur To sto...

Page 10: ...USTING ANY CONTROLS Extreme caution should be used when operating rototiller in the reverse direction WARNING CAUTION Do not operate 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 ATTHISTIME Starting and operating instructions are given on page 8 Please read this section and all operatin...

Page 11: ... 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 in free wheel...

Page 12: ... depth 3 Align hole in depth regulator lever with hole in depth regulator bracket and replace detent pin Depth Regulator Lever Down Shallower tilling Place the detent pin in the top hole of the depth regulator lever for shallowest tilling Depth Regulator Lever Up Deeper tilling Place the detent pin in the bottom hole of the depth regulator lever for deepest tilling BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper b...

Page 13: ...ntrol 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 remove foreign obje...

Page 14: ... 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 Please 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 15 x Engine maintenance 16 x...

Page 15: ...ull belt down and away from transmission pulley install new reverse belt NOTE V side of belt should be up away from pulley 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 V groove install new forward belt place forward belt in transmissio...

Page 16: ...g 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 high and low levels on the dipstick ...

Page 17: ...ollowing 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 cord slowly to d...

Page 18: ...en tilling machine jumps or lurches forward Tines turn wheels do not turn Tines turn wheels turn tiller does not move Add gas to gas tank Connect spark plug wire to spark plug Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start Clean or replace air cleaner Drain old fuel and replace with fresh Use gas stabilizer at end of season Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark plug Drive ...

Page 19: ... 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 clearance from reverse ...

Page 20: ...d parts SRT Model 7055C Page 20 GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 SRT Handlebar parts 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 2104 2 ...

Page 21: ...16 24 4 53612 Link 11 5 8 long 1 53613 Link 9 1 2 long 1 53614 Pin Clevis 1 4 x 1 1 2 1 53618 Belt Guard Clip 2 53620 Spring Compression Forward Arm 1 53624 Handlebar Mount Weldment 1 53629 Cable Mount Bracket 1 53630 Cable Rear Tine 39 Sheath 2 53631 Grip Handlebar 1 ID Flangeless 2 53632 Nut Push 1 4 1 53650 Lever Control Rear Tine 2 53679 Handlebar Weldment 1 60G56 Nut Bi Way Lock 5 16 18 1 901...

Page 22: ...nt PARTS 53413 1501 4 53623 810 504 2 WF516 743 803 731 804 742 53642 4 60G56 5 WF516 2 2104 2 53638 53649 1423 4 WF516 4 60501 2104 1408 WF516 2 739 53682 48144B 53622 WF516 802 2 504 2 1407 2 1501 53633 WF516 48144B 1416 1418 53696B 53617 53637 WF516 504 810 1501 4 53648 60G56 4 WF516 1408 2104 739 ...

Page 23: ...Arm 1 53622 Cable Pull Weldment 1 53623 Motor Mount 1 53633 Belt Guide 1 53637 Forward Arm Bushing 1 53638 Plastic Push in Rivet 1 53642 Engine Shim 4 53649 Belt Guard 1 53682 Reverse Tine Weldment 1 PART DESCRIPTION QTY 60501 Engine 6 hp Briggs Stratton 1 60G56 Nut Bi Way Lock 5 16 18 5 731 Two Groove Pulley 3 4 1 739 Reverse Belt Guide 2 742 Drive Pulley Spacer 550 1 743 Reverse Arm Bushing 1 80...

Page 24: ...od parts 417 2 415A 1501 4 69170 53660 1501 2 1500P101 3 1500P102 1500P103 2001 2 1900RCRT 719 2 2104 2 1103 2 1501 1500P116 2 1500P115 1101A 1500P103 1500P119 1500P120 48406 53640 Case only Complete Tranny 1500P1 1900LCRT 1101A 504 2 417 2 1504 2 1500P101 3 7401 803 804 504 802 727A 730 805 1500P115 ...

Page 25: ... x 25 3 1500P116 External Snap Ring 2 1900LCRT Left Tine Set 1 1900RCRT Right Tine Set 1 2001 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 2 2104 Nut Bi Way Lock 3 8 16 2 415A Hood Assembly 1 PART DESCRIPTION QTY 417 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 2 HH GR5 4 48406 Black Knob 5 16 18 1 504 Lock Washer Spring 5 16 3 53640 Drag Stake 1 53660 Tail Mount Depth Regulator 1 1101A Wheel Lock Pin Left Right 2 69170 Detent Pin 5 16 x 2 Zinc 1 71...

Page 26: ...500P110 1500P109 1500P108 1500P108 1500P107 part Description QTY 1500P1 Complete Transmission Assembly not fully shown 1 1500P104 Shim Drive Shaft 6 1500P105 Tapered Roller Bearing 2 1500P106 Shaft Drive SRT 1 1500P107 Bushing 4 1500P108 Shim 8 1500P109 Ring Retainer Shaft 4 1500P110 Seal Grease Tine and Wheel Shaft 4 part Description QTY 1500P112 Gear Tine SRT 1 1500P113 Key Woodruff 6 X 25 2 150...

Page 27: ...7 for a return material authorization number RMA All items must be shipped prepaid Ardisam Inc will at no charge repair or replace at their discretion any defective part which falls under the conditions stated above Ardisam retains the right to change 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 t...

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