EarthQuake 3300V User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS &

PARTS EXPLOSIONS

FRONT TINE ROTOTILLERS

Model 3300V

OM3300V

Rev. 03/23/09

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INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU . . .

for purchasing an Earthquake® forward rotating front tine rototiller from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that this front tine rototiller meets high standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your rototiller will provide many years of service. Please take the time to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your rototiller. This manual should be considered a permanent 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 ..................................................................................... 3

Safety .............................................................................................. 4

Unpacking and Assembly ................................................................ 7

Features .......................................................................................... 8

Controls ........................................................................................... 9

Operation ....................................................................................... 10

Maintenance & Storage ................................................................. 12

Troubleshooting & Repair .............................................................. 16

Notes ............................................................................................. 17

Parts Explosions ............................................................................ 18

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REGISTRATION

Record your model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference. Fill out and mail the registration card located in your parts packet. Warranty is valid only if your completed registration card is received by Ardisam, Inc., within two weeks of the purchase date.

Model Number

Serial Number

Engine Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Place of Purchase

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SAFETY

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner’s responsibility.

• Read and follow all safety instructions.

• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.

• Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.

• Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read this section carefully. Operate the tiller according to

the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this tiller must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls. Your tiller is equipped with a safety device that enables you to stop the tines quickly in an emergency. Learn how the drive safety control lever operates and how to control the tiller at all times.

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.

• 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

• 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, electric cables, or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the equipment.

• Disengage all clutches and leave all control levers in the neutral position before starting the engine.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly ﬂammable.

a. Use an approved fuel container.

b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

DANGER

DANGER INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FA TALITY WILL RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.

WARNING

WARNING INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY COULD RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.

CAUTION

CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN OR YOUR EQUIPMENT CAN BE HURT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.

IMPORTANT

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 ROTOTILLER.

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.

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.

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c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ﬁll fuel tank indoors.

d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.

OPERATION

• Do not operate the tiller under the inﬂuence of alcohol or

drugs.

• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in

place.

• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep

clear of tiller tines at all times.

• Tines rotate when tiller is engaged, tines rotate when the drive

safety control lever is pulled down. Releasing the drive safety control lever to neutral stops the tines.

• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel

drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or trafﬁc.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the

wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller.

• If vegetation clogs 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.

• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.

• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too

deep at too fast a rate.

• Never allow bystanders near the unit.

• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.

• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in

the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars 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, and make certain guards and shields are in place.

• When leaving the operating position for any reason:

- shut off the engine.

- wait for all moving parts to stop.

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IMPORTANT

THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL.

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.

• Check shear bolts and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing tiller maintenance.

• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

• Always allow mufﬂer to cool before ﬁlling fuel tank.

• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a closed building where fumes may reach an open ﬂame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any building.

• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.

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SAFETY DECALS

This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.

Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operated 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 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 contact your local dealer.

Should any of the safety labels become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the use of your tiller, please use the part number information provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer.

The safety labels are easily applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment. Follow the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation of your rototiller.

Part No. LBL3300DGR

TINES DANGER/OPERATION

Hood Decal

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Part No. LBL3300PP

HOOD WARNING Rear Hood Decal

Part No. LBL3100D

CLUTCH ENGAGE

Handlebar Decal

Part No. LBL3300WARN

WARNING

Pivot Mount Decal

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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

UNPACK TILLER & ASSEMBLE

1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly.

Find parts bag (part number 3319). Parts bag for 3300V contains:

2- M8 x 60 bolts 2- hand knobs 1- 10 x 50 clevis pins 6- M5 x 12 bolts 6- M5 nuts 1-depth regulator lever

3. Cut open top of carton and remove machine: a. Assemble top handlebar over lower loop. Put M8 x 60 bolts

through both holes from inside out. Put on M8 spring wash ers and tighten with hand knobs. SEE FIGURE 1.

b. Assemble hood extensions using 6- M5 x 12 bolts plus 6- M5

nuts. SEE FIGURE 2.

c. Assemble tines to unit. Sharp edges of tines will be away

from the operator at top or face down.

At front of machine. Use 2- M10 x 50 clevis pins plus 2- 2.5 x

51.25 hair pins. SEE FIGURE 3.

d. Install wheel assembly to machine using 2- M10 x 20 bolts

with 2-M10 external toothed lock washers. SEE FIGURE 4.

INSTALL DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER

1. Install the depth regulator lever through hole in bracket from the bottom up with curve to rear of unit and secure with 4 x 94 hair pin. SEE FIGURE 6 ON PAGE 9.

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IMPORTANT

THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL.

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

CAUTION

DO NOT TRY TO LIFT THE ROTOTILLER FROM THE CARTON.

FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE

1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overﬁll. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Container must be marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. 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 the ﬁll plug opening.

2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

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FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

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FEATURES (3300V)

drive safety control lever

adjustable forward cable

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throttle control lever

front safety belt cover

adjustable handlebar height

adjustable depth regulator lever

adjustable height transport wheels

replaceable bolo tines

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Transport Position Operating Position

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