EarthQuake VERSA 20015 SERIES, Operator'S Manual Original Operating Instructions

Page 1: ...structions VERSA Compact Tiller and Cultivator P N 24812 ECN 11424 REV2 12 01 16 2016 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Get parts online at www GetEarthquake com CAUTION ICON R1 READ OM ICON R1 Includes Models 20015 22662 25780 Model shown SN ...

Page 2: ...Code Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Notes Record the product model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference when ordering parts or requesting tech nical support Excluding emissions related warranty items the war ranty is valid only if the completed registration is received by Ardis am within 30 days of purchase SEE WARRANTY SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION You can...

Page 3: ...ted 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 tiller 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 ...

Page 4: ...ved by the manufacturer Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely Never operate machine in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Watch for traffic when operating...

Page 5: ... barn shed house porch etc Never fill tank near appliances with pilot lights heaters or other ignition sources If the fuel has to be drained this should be done outdoors The drained fuel should be stored in a container specifically designed for fuel storage or it should be disposed of carefully Always wipe up excess spilled fuel from engine before starting Clean up spilled fuel immediately If fuel...

Page 6: ...erate 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 These important safety labels are shown on the next page to help familiarize you with the location and content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal tilling opera tions Please review these decals now and if y...

Page 7: ... call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 7 Part No 15698 CLUTCH ENGAGE Handlebar Decal Part No 17918 PLACE FREE HAND HERE Engine Recoil Decal Part No 20436 OPERATION WARNING PICTORIALS Drag Stake Mount Decal Part No 20437 TINES BELT WARNING Pulley Box Decal Part No 23220 OPERATION WARNING FRENCH Drag Stake Mount Decal ...

Page 8: ...and Eye Protection At All Times H Do Not Service or Adjust Moving Parts Unless Engine is Stopped and Spark Plug Wire is Disconnected I Dress Appropriately And Wear Sturdy Footwear J Toxic Fumes Do Not Operate in Unventilated Areas K Hot Surfaces L Fire Hazards M Do Not Use In Thunderstorms For severe weather stop operation of this machine and seek shelter N Team Lift For your safety always have at...

Page 9: ...the slide on side shields Refasten the handlebar to the pulley box to the desired height with the hand knob bolts and you re ready to culti vate between narrow garden rows see detailed illustrated instructions on page 16 This tiller has been engineered to the highest standards by tilling experts who sought a light weight compact and easily maneuverable tiller that can be used all season long FIGUR...

Page 10: ...0 4X UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY MODELS 20015 22662 a c d a b d c b 1 Scan QR Code for video assembly instructions and product information 2 3 4 Written instructions begin on page 14 Instructions for model 25780 begin on page 15 Engine shown may not exactly match your product Assembly instructions are not affected by this difference 2X ...

Page 11: ...Manual VERSA CompactTiller and Cultivator Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 11 F C H J H E A 5 6 A B C 4X 4X 2X 1X H 10X F 2X D E 6X 4X 2X G I J 2X 13mm 2X 2X 2X 13mm 2X ...

Page 12: ...Operator s Manual VERSA CompactTiller and Cultivator Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 12 a b c I D 1st 2nd 7 8 9 1st 2nd 2X 2X 8mm 4X ...

Page 13: ...al VERSA CompactTiller and Cultivator Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 13 A B H H E G VIPER 10W30 87 10 A B C 4X 4X 2X 1X H 10X F 2X D E 6X 4X 2X G I J 2X 2X 4X 10mm 13mm 2X ...

Page 14: ...pin from one tine set Slide outer tine and rotate to align with the second hole position of inner tine then secure with lock pin Repeat for other tine set NOTE Ensure the lock pins and tines are correctly installed Lock pins must be installed so that the pin enters the hole in the tine from the front of the tiller and so the wire bale hinges over the top of the tine pipe and latches to the protrud...

Page 15: ...center tine shield and push until an audible click is heard and or felt This indicates that the tine shield has engaged with the shield lock and is secured all the way on Rotate lower handlebar assembly up towards engine and insert hand knob bolts through upper mount holes and tighten Hand knob bolts can be inserted into one of two sets of holes depending on desired handlebar height 8 Remove four ...

Page 16: ...line at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 16 5 3 4 Engine shown may not exactly match your product Assembly instructions are not affected by this difference DRAG STAKE LOCK PIN RIGHT OUTER TINE LOCK PINS LEFT OUTER TINE REMOVE HAND KNOBS c d e a b 2X 2X 2X ...

Page 17: ...or s Manual VERSA CompactTiller and Cultivator Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 17 A B E E C D F 6 A B 2X 4X 6X 4X 2X C D E F 1X 7 VIPER 10W30 87 2X 4X 10mm 13mm 2X ...

Page 18: ...y installed Lock pins must be installed so that the pin enters the hole in the tine from the front of the tiller and so the wire bale hinges over the top of the tine pipe and latches to the protruding pin on the back side of the tine Tines can inadvertently detach during tilling if lock pins are not installed correctly SEE FIGURES 5 6 Tines can be configured for multiple tilling situations SEE FIG...

Page 19: ...heck adjustment by measuring the beehive spring extension when drive lever is engaged Proper spring extension is 1 8 1 4 SEE FIGURE 8 e Insert hand knob bolts through upper mount holes and tighten Hand knob bolts can be inserted into one of two sets of holes depending on desired handlebar height 6 Slide drag stake through drag stake mount and secure with lockpin at the desired depth 7 Align right ...

Page 20: ...N PULLEY BOX MOUNT HOLES 2 POSITIONS HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT HOLES 2 POSITIONS HIGHEST POSITION LOWEST POSITION FIGURE 10 Height Adjustments Handlebar height can be adjusted in two ways to accommo date a total of four possible user heights SEE FIGURE 10 To adjust height at handlebars do as follows 1 Remove left and right handlebar mount hardware 2 Align handlebar at desired height and attach hardware...

Page 21: ...OUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COVERING SAFETY AND OPERATION ALWAYS PERFORM THE PRE START INSPECTION CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND TILLER WITH TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE BEGINNING TO TILL IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO USE THE TILLER PROPERLY KEEP CONTROL AT ALL TIMES STOP THE TINE FROM TURN...

Page 22: ...Maintenance Operation Page Before Each Use 10 hours 50 hours Check belt tension 22 X Change drive belt 22 23 X Engine maintenance 24 EM X X X Check or fill engine crankcase 24 EM X X 1 Clean tine axle shaft lubricate parts 24 2 EM See engine manual 1 Change oil after first 5 8 hours of use then after every 50 hours Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures 2...

Page 23: ...EQUIPMENT NOTICE CHECK FORWARD BELT TENSION REGULARLY TOO MUCH ORTOOL LITTLETENSIONWILL CAUSE PREMATURE BELT FAILURE DO NOT USE CHOKE CONTROL TO STOP ENGINE BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME MOVE THROTTLE CONTROL TO THE OF OR STOP POSITION OR SET THE ON OFF SWITCH TO OFF NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE ENGINE CAN OVERHEAT AND BECOM...

Page 24: ...tion Change oil while engine is warm Refill with new oil of recommended grade 4 Check spark plug seasonally or every 100 hours of operation 5 Service air cleaner 6 Keep engine and parts clean 7 Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts keep these items tightened CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE 1 To change the oil first remove the left side shield from the tiller Then lock drag stake...

Page 25: ... the drag stake for shallower tilling 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 with fresh gasoline Tiller moves forward during starting Drive safety control lever must be released to neutral to start the engine Check belt tension Tiller is difficult to control when tilling Machin...

Page 26: ... Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 8 18 21 22 23 24 23 8 18 18 7 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 30 32 33 7 34 35 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Handle Bar Assembly ...

Page 27: ... 2 16 23563 BRACKET CABLE MOUNT 1 17 20052 HANDLEBAR MIDDLE 1 18 400023 NUT M8 X 1 25 NYLOCK 10 19 19922 BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 40 HEX FLANGE 4 20 20053 FRAME HANDLEBAR MOUNT 1 21 20057 BOLT M8 THREE STAR KNOB 2 22 25985 BOLT M12 X 1 75 X 104 SHOULDER 2 23 10517 WASHER 16 X 25 X 2 5 MM FLAT 4 24 15856 WHEEL 8 X 5 8 IN GREY 2 25 18098 BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 45 HEX HEAD 2 26 17987 NUT M12 X 1 75 NYLOCK 2 27 200...

Page 28: ... M F 8 5 28 1 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12 15 6 7 16 6 7 17 16 6 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 7 28 6 29 30 31 32 33 31 34 28 7 36 37 7 38 39 40 41 MODEL 22662 PULLEY MOUNT PARTS MODEL 22662 ENGINE MOUNT PARTS MODEL 22662 ENGINE MOUNT PARTS 35 42 43 21 22 19 15 7 39 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Chassis Assembly ...

Page 29: ...0344 WASHER M6 X 29 5 X 3 FLAT 1 21 20244 BUSHING 16 X 12 X 22 MM STEEL 1 22 18022 PULLEY ENGINE SINGLE GROOVE 1 23 20246 BUSHING 16 X 4 X 22 MM STEEL 1 24 23512 KEY 4 8 X 25 MM SQUARE 1 25 2431 WASHER M10 X 20 X 2 FLAT 1 26 22563 WIRE BELT CATCH SINGLE LOOP 1 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 27 20145 BOLT M10 X 1 5 X 50 HEX HEAD 1 28 BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 20 HEX HEAD 4 6 29 3235 NUT M10 X 1 5 TOPLOCK 1 30 13...

Page 30: ...actTiller and Cultivator Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Transmission Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 11 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4 25 21 26 ...

Page 31: ...0 3309 BEARING 6004 2RS 2 11 21814 SPACER BEARING 4 12 21816 RETAINING RING 3AM1 20 2 13 20065 GEAR 25 TOOTH BRONZE 1 14 21817 KEY 5 X 7 5 X 19 MM WOODRUFF 1 15 20423 TINE SHAFT 209 MM 1 16 331021 BEARING TAPERED 30203 1 17 24900 DRIVE SHAFT WORM GROOVED 1 18 3220 BEARING 30204 1 19 331042 SEAL 20 X 32 X 6 MM 1 20 TRANSMISSION CASTING LEFT 1 21 21810 WASHER M8 EXTERNAL TOOTH 6 22 21808 BOLT M8 X 1...

Page 32: ...ion alteration accident acts of God or other events beyond Ardisam s control vandalism unauthorized parts failure to use proper fuel and oil or if repairs have been performed at a non authorized service facility These warranties shall not cover damage from normal wear and tear normal maintenance parts and services lightning nor improper installation operation storage or maintenance nor operating t...

Page 33: ...Operator s Manual VERSA CompactTiller and Cultivator Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 33 NOTES ...

Page 34: ...Operator s Manual VERSA CompactTiller and Cultivator Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 34 NOTES ...

Page 35: ...Operator s Manual VERSA CompactTiller and Cultivator Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 35 NOTES ...

Page 36: ...weights specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice Due to continuous product improvements product images may not be exact Items used for props not included Some assembly may be required For additional information email getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 ...