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6014V CRT ROTOTILLER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
6014V
VIPER ENGINE
196 CC
OM6014
Rev. 7/13/09
© 2009 Ardisam, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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INTRODUCTION
MODEL NO.
6014V
SERIAL NO.
LBL6014VSN
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THANK YOU . . .
for purchasing an Earthquake® counter rotating rear-tine rototiller
from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that this rear-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 ..................................................................................... 2
Safety ........................................................................................... 3-5
Unpacking & Assembly .................................................................... 6
Features .......................................................................................... 7
Operation .................................................................................... 8-13
Maintenance ............................................................................. 14-17
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 18-19
Parts ......................................................................................... 20-26
Warranty ........................................................................... Back Page
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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
Serial Number Location
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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 wheels and 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.
• Leave control lever 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.
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DANGER
DANGER INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY WILL RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE
NOT OBEYED.
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WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY COULD RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUC
TIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE
NOT OBEYED.
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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.
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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
• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in
place.
• Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels
in the free-wheel position. Make sure the wheel lock pins
are engaged through the wheel hubs and wheel axle. The
wheels act as a brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed.
Disengage wheel lock pins to permit free-wheeling only when
engine is stopped.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep
clear of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in forward,
tines and wheels rotate when the drive safety control lever, is
pulled toward the handlebar. Releasing the drive safety control
lever to the neutral position stops the wheels and 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 operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
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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.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the tiller.
• 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 backward. 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.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working
condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other 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.
• Add a fuel stabilizer to gas tank and run for 10-15 minutes to
prevent fuel from gumming up during an extended storage
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. LBL516C
Belt Cover Decal
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WARNING
Part No. LBL516AA
WARNING INSTRUCTIONS
Hood Decal
Part No. LBL516J
TINES DANGER
Hood Flap Decal
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
lower handlebar
mount
3/8" flat washers
handlebar stem
3/8-16 x 1 3/4" bolts
3/8-16 nuts
cover plate
transmission
gear case
dipstick
Your rototiller comes fully assembled except for a few parts. The following instructions will help you unpack your tiller and assemble and
adjust your tiller’s depth regulator lever, cable tension and handlebar
height. You will need 2- 9/16” wrenches.
UNPACK TILLER
1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly.
2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains:
4- 3/8-16 x 1 3/4” hex head bolts
4- 3/8-16 locknuts
1- 5/16-18 x 3/4” hex head bolt
1- detent pin
1- five star knob
4- 3/8” flat washers
3. Cut open end of carton and remove machine by:
a. Putting loose wheels onto machine with lock pin disengaged
from wheel.
b. Roll tiller from carton.
ATTACH HANDLEBAR TO TILLER
1. Place handlebar stems on outside of lower handlebar mount and
align lower holes. (SEE FIGURE 1)
2. Insert one 3/8-16 x 1 3/4” bolt for each side in lower holes at the
desired handlebar height. Put 3/8” flat washers onto bolts.
3. Start 3/8-16 nuts on each bolt.
4. Insert one 3/8-16 x 1 3/4” bolt for each side in upper holes. Put
3/8” flat washers on to bolts.
5. Start 3/8-16 nuts on each bolt.
6. Tighten all 3/8-16 nuts.
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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.
TILLER TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED
FROM FACTORY WITH THE PROPER
AMOUNT OF LIQUID GREASE.
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CAUTION
DO NOT TRY TO LIFT THE ROTOTILLER FROM THE
CARTON.
DO NOT ADD ENGINE OIL INTO GEAR CASE DIPSTICK HOLE.
FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a clean,
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine
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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.
manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
NO ENGINE OIL!
FIGURE 1
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FEATURES
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forward drive safety control lever
forward cable
wheel lock pin
depth regulator lever
detent pin
belt guard
recoil start
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OPERATION
PRE-START INSPECTION
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts
are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual for
procedure and specifications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual for
procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1 inch
from top of 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 pins.
7. Check depth regulator lever position.
8. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel
leaks.
9. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
10. Look for signs of engine damage.
11. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter.
START-UP
The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located on the
engine and are marked “Choke” and “Throttle”.
A more detailed description of engine operation and all related
precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer’s
manual that accompanies each tiller.
COLD STARTS
1. Move choke lever to full choke position.
2. Move throttle lever to “start”.
3. Pull star ting 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 starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to return
normally. Repeat until engine starts.
3. Adjust throttle speed to “high” for best tiller action.
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CAUTION
PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL
YOU HAVE READ T HE MANUA L THAT C AM E
WITH YOUR ENGINE, AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL TITLED CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND
SAFETY. IF YOU HAVE READ THESE, FOLLOW THE
STEPS BELOW TO START YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS
PERFORM THIS PRE-START CHECKLIST BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE.
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WARNING
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST
BE HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS
MOVE OUTDOORS TO FILL THE TANK.
WHEELS MUST ALWAYS BE LOCKED IN THE
TILLING POSITION WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.
DO NOT OPERATE THE TILLER WITH THE WHEEL
LOC KO UTS UNLO CKE D. ALWAYS SE T THE
WHEELS IN TILLING POSITION BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
ALWAYS PUT THE DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER IN
THE TRANSPORT POSITION BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE. TINES SHOULD CLEAR THE GROUND.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
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DANGER
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF
ROTATING MACHINE PARTS.
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IDLE SPEED
Use the “low” position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the
engine 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 normal tilling, set the throttle lever to “fast”.
SHUTTING DOWN
To stop the engine at any time, move throttle control to the off position.
To stop wheels and tines at any time, release drive safety control
levers to neutral position.
TILLING
1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.
NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time,
testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising depth
regulator lever too high can result in loss of control of
tiller!
2. Move the throttle control to fast.
3. Place the tiller in
control lever-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 releasing the drive safety control levers
to the neutral position.
forward by pushing down on the drive safety
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WARNING
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEAR BY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
DO NOT MOVE CHOKE CONTROL TO CHOKE TO
STOP ENGINE. BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE
MAY OCCUR.
TO STOP WHEELS AND TINES AT ANY TIME, RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS TO
NEUTRAL POSITION.
ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL
LEV E RS TO NEUT R AL P O SITI ON BE F ORE
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE REGULATOR
LEVER.
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DANGER
ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME
EXTREMELY HOT DURING NORMAL USE AND WILL
CAUSE SERIOUS BURN INJURIES IF TOUCHED
BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COOLED.
ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE
TOUCHING THESE HOT SURFACES.
IMPORTANT
PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND
TILLER WITH TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE
BEGINNING TO TILL. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU
KNOW HOW TO U SE THE TILLER PROPERLY,
KEEP CONTROL AT ALL TIMES, STOP THE TINES
AND WHEELS FROM TURNING, AND STOP THE
ENGINE IF NECESSARY. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW
HOW TO DO THESE THINGS, READ THE CONTROLS,
ADJUSTMENTS AND SAFETY SECTIONS BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
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DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER
FORWARD LEVER
Engages wheels and tines into forward.
Pulling the drive safety control lever toward the handlebar engages
the wheels and tines. Releasing the lever stops the wheels and tines
and brings the tiller to a complete stop.
lever engaged
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CAUTION
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 SAFETY
CONTROL LEVE R WILL NOT LOC K IN THE
FORWARD POSITION.
• TO STOP THE WHEELS AND TINES AT ANY TIME
RELEASE THE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER.
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WARNING
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING
ANY CONTROLS.
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WHEEL LOCK PINS
Place wheels in tilling position.
1. Remove lock pin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub.
FIGURE 2)
2. Insert lock pin through holes, fold lock pin ring to secure pin to
axle.
3. Firmly lock wheel and axle together before tilling.
4. Repeat for other wheel.
NOTE: Always have both wheel lock pins in or out. Do not
operate tiller with only one wheel locked.
To place wheels in free-wheel position.
1. Remove lock pin. Slide wheel inward toward machine.
2. Insert pin in axle only.
3. Wheel should turn freely on axle.
(SEE
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WARNING
NEVER S TART ENGINE OR OPERATE TILL ER
WITH WHEELS IN FREE-WHEEL POSITION. THE
FREE-WHEEL POSITION IS FOR TRANSPORTING
THE TI LLER LONG DISTANC ES OVER LEVEL
GROUND-DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE TILLER
UP OR DOWN STEEP GRADES IN THE FREE-WHEEL
POSITION.
Wheel lock pin in free-wheel position.
(axle hole only)
FIGURE 2
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DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER
Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator lever.
To adjust tilling depth. (SEE FIGURE 4)
1. Remove detent pin.
2. Raise the depth regulator lever to position tines at chosen tilling
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 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 conduit adjustment bolts are
fully adjusted. If no more adjustment can be made, belt may have to
be replaced.
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WARNING
DO NOT ADJUST TILLING DEPTH UNLESS DRIVE
SA FETY C ONTROL LEVER IS RELEASE D TO
NEUTRAL POSITION.
ALWAYS SET THE DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER IN
THE TRANSPORT POSITION BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE, THAT IS, PLACE THE DETENT PIN IN
THE HIGHEST HOLE OF THE DEPTH REGULATOR
LEVER.
detent pin
depth regulator
bracket
depth regulator lever
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
drive safety control lever disengaged
1/4” stretch
upper jam nut
lower jam nut
forward cable
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TILLING TIPS
The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the
first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successive
pass.
• Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions.
• When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in extremely hard
soil, set the detent pin in the highest hole of the drag stake (follow
instructions under Tilling section). This will allow for shallow tilling.
With the drag stake in this position, make several light passes
over the area to be tilled. Reset for deeper depths with successive
passes.
• If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the drag stake by placing
the detent pin in a higher hole. This will allow for shallower tilling.
Hold firmly to the handlebars to control sudden lurches.
Immediately release the drive control lever if the tines jam or you
strike a foreign object. With drive control lever in neutral position,
push throttle control to stop position to stop the engine. Disengage
the spark plug wire. When tines have stopped, remove foreign objects
and check for damage.
CULTIVATING TIPS
If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:
• Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers for ease of turning.
• Set the depth regulator lever with the detent pin in one of the higher
holes. This will allow for shallow cultivation necessary to turn over
weeds, and break up and aerate the soil.
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WARNING
EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN IN SELECTING
TILLING DEPTH. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO TILL TOO
DEEPLY FOR SOIL CONDITIONS, THAT IS, WITH
THE DRAG STAKE IN TOO HIGH A POSITION,
LOSS OF CONTROL COULD RESULT.
IF REMOVING MATERIAL FROM THE TINES BY
HAND, STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG
WIRE FIRST.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you
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
Change forward/reverse belt 18 X
Engine maintenance 19 X X
Check or fill engine crankcase 19,EM X 2
Check tiller transmission grease 20 X
Check tire pressure 20 X
Lubrication 20 X
Clean tine axle shaft 20 X
Lubricate wheel axle shaft 21 X
Check throttle control adjustment EM 1
EM = See engine manual
1 Adjust throttle control after first 3 hours of operation or if engine is hard to start or run-on occurs.
2 Change oil after first 5-8 hours of use, then after every 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25
hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
Before
Each Use
50 hours or
Every Season
SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER
The following information will help you make the necessary checks
and perform the procedures required to follow the normal care
recommendations made for your rototiller unit.
If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these checks and
perform the required procedures for you.
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WARNING
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark
plug wire must be removed and secured from
spark plug before checking and adjusting engine
or equipment.
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CHANGE FORWARD/REVERSE BELT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. Remove belt guard. (SEE FIGURE 6)
• remove the forward belt from the forward engine pulley:
- gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley.
- with the pulley turning, force the forward belt out of the
V-groove.
- slide the belt free of the engine pulley.
- pull the forward belt down and out of the way.
• install new forward belt:
- place forward belt in transmission pulley groove.
- gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley while
forcing the forward belt into the V-groove.
4. Re-attach belt guard.
5. Attach spark plug wire.
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CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE TILLER BEFORE READING
THE ENGINE MANUAL PROVIDED IN THE PARTS
PACKET.
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WARNING
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEAR BY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE CAN OVERHEAT AND BECOME DAMAGED
IF DEBRIS BLOCKS THE COOLING SYSTEM OR
ROTATING SCREEN.
NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR
CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
FIGURE 6
engine pulley
forward belt
transmission pulley
BELT REPLACEMENT PART #’S:
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31315 (forward belt)
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
cover plate
transmission
gear case
dipstick
MODEL NO.
6014V
SERIAL NO.
LBL6014VSN
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Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for
information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual provides
detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the
following tasks:
1. Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours of
operation.
2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil while engine
is warm. Refill with new oil of recommended grade.
4. Check spark plug yearly 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. 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.
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IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
IMPORTANT
TILLER TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY
WITH THE PROPER AMOUNT OF LIQUID GREASE.
WHEN REPLACING GREASE, THE TILLER TRANSMISSION
HOLDS 18-22 OUNCES. DO NOT OVERFILL.
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. (SEE FIGURE
7)
3. Replace grease level dipstick in the filler hole.
4. Note that the front wheel transmission and rear tine transmission
are one common reservoir. When you add to the front transmission,
you must wait a short period of time for the grease to flow rearward
and equalize in both front and rear. The dipstick will read correctly
on level ground for both gear units.
(Use Mystic 00 transmission fluid PN 1690)
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Recommended tire pressure is 20 PSI. If tires do not have equal
pressure, tiller will pull to one side.
FIGURE 7
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LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper
care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts at 10 hour intervals using
a 30 weight oil.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
3. Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so that it rests on
the engine mount and the tines are exposed.
4. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material that may
have accumulated on the axle between the inside set of tines and
the seal on the transmission housing.
5. Tip the tiller back to a level position.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
STORAGE
PREPARE FOR STORAGE
Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read your
engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine for
storage.
1. Protect wheels and axles from rust:
- Remove lock pin and slide wheel off hub.
- Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.
- Slide wheel back on hub and insert lock pin.
2. Drain fuel system 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 cord slowly to distribute oil evenly in
cylinder head area.
7. Reinstall spark plug.
8. Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you have chosen to
use a fuel stabilizer and have not drained the fuel system, follow all
safety instructions storage precautions in this manual to prevent the
possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes. Remember,
gasoline fumes can travel to distant sources of ignition and ignite,
causing risk of explosion and fire.
9. If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampering, remove
the spark plug and store it in a safe place before storing the rototiller
unit. Be sure to plug the spark plug hole to prevent foreign material
from entering.
!
WARNING
DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED
AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME,
SPARKS, PILOT LIGHTS OR AN IGNITED OBJECT.
DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY
IGNITION SOURCES. USE ONLY APPROVED FUEL
CONTAINERS.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of
your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventually require
that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems,
causes and remedies.
PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION
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!
WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SECURED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SAFETY
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU
OR BYSTANDERS.
REQUIREMENT
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at
stop
Tiller moves forward during starting
• 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 safety control levers must be released to neutral
position to start the engine
• 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
• See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage
• Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral
position to start the engine
Tiller is difficult to control when tilling
(machine jumps or lurches forward)
Tines turn, wheels do not turn
Tines turn, wheels turn, tiller does not move
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• Lock wheels in tilling position
• Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the
depth regulator lever
• Lock wheels in tilling position
• Internal transmission failure, see your dealer
• Lower the tines for deeper tilling by raising the depth
regulator lever
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PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION
Belts squeal in neutral • Adjust forward belt guide:
- turn engine off and allow muffler to cool
- disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug
- remove belt guard
- pull down on drive safety control lever
- manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1/16 inch
or less clearance between belt guide and belt
- replace belt guard and spark plug wire
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Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine
area during tilling
• Remove vegetation by following instructions in Clean
Tine Axle Shaft of Normal Care section.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Check transmission fluid and fill if needed
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CRT HANDLEBAR PARTS
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3
4
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS
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5
6
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CRT HANDLEBAR PARTS LIST
REF. NO. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 3262 DEADMAN, FRONT TINE
WELDMENT
2 53613 LINK, 9-1/2” LONG 1
3 53606 NUT, 10-24 HEX ZN 1
4 53620 SPRING COMPRESSION
FORWARD ARM RT
5 53607 NUT, 5/16-24 HEX JAM 2
6 53630 CABLE, REAR TINE 39” SHEATH 1
7 3170 NUT, PUSH 3/8” W/SAFETY
WASHER ZN
8 31313 WELDMENT, HANDLE BAR LOOP
REAR TINE
9 2001 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 1-3/4 HH GR5 ZN 4
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CRT MOTOR MOUNT PARTS
3
12
2
2
8
11
14a
15
16
17
18
19
5
6
14b
3
4
10
1
13
2
1
3
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37
36
35
34
33
32
31
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17
3
9
30
29
19
21
21
23
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24
25
20
22
28
15
27
26
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CRT MOTOR MOUNT PARTS LIST
REF. NO. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 810 BOLT, 5/16-24 X 1 HH GR5 2
2 504 LOCKWASHER, R-SPRING 5/16” 9
3 WF516 WASHER, FLAT 5/16” STANDARD ZN 12
4 53649 GUARD, BELT REAR TINE 12/05 1
5 53638 RIVET, PLASTIC PUSH IN REAR TINE, 12/05 1
6 1407 SPRING FORWARD ARM 1
7 803 WASHER, 5/16”ID X 1-1/2”OD FLAT 16 GA. 2
8 53730 BOLT, 5/16-18 X 2-1/2 HH GR5 ZN 4
9 31315 BELT, DRIVE L4 POWER RATED 1
10 3178 PULLEY, SINGLE GROOVE ENGINE 1
11 802 BOLT, 5/16-24 X 3/4 HH GR5 ZN 3
12 53622 WELDMENT, CABLE PULL PLATE RT, 12/05 1
13 742 SPACER, DRIVE PULLEY .550” 1
14a 31320 ENGINE, 6.5 HP VIPER HORZ 1
14b 3364 KEY 1
15 1501 BOLT, 5/16-18 X 3/4 SFHH GR5 ZN 13
16 53618 CLIP, BELT GUARD TILLERS, 12/05 2
17 8655 BOLT, 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 HH 4
18 31306 TAB, BELT GUARD SUPPORT SMALL REARTINE 1
19 60G5NY NUT, 5/16-18 NYLOC 10
20 482508 BOLT, 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 HHCS GR5 BLK ZN 1
21 48261B WASHER, 1/4 BLK ZNC 6
22 53633 GUIDE, BELT REAR TINE 12/05 1
23 67538 NUT, 1/4-20 HNYLK ZN 5
24 48240 BOLT, 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 HHCS GR5 ZN 4
25 31302 PAN, LOWER 1
26 31301 PLATE, TRANNY COVER/HOOD MOUNT 1
27 53413 DIPSTICK 1
28 31305 WELDMENT, ENGINE/HANDLE MOUNT 1
29 1662 NUT, 3/8-16 NYLOCK 4
30 WF38 WASHER, FLAT 3/8 STANDARD ZINC 4
31 48144B BOLT, 3/8-16 X 2 HHCS GR5 ZN 1
32 53596B YOKE, ZINC PLATED CLEVIS 1
33 53617 ARM, FORWARD REAR TINE, 12/05 1
34 1416 PIN CLEVIS 1
35 1408 PULLEY, IDLER FORWARD 1
36 2104 NUT, 3/8-16 HLKBW ZN 3
37 53637 BUSHING, FORWARD ARM REAR TINE, 12/05 1
38 739 BELT GUIDE, REVERSE 1
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2
3
4
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14
15
7a
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2
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4
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CRT TINES & HOOD PARTS LIST
REF. NO. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 417 BOLT, 5/16-18 X 1/2 HH GR5 4
2 504 LOCKWASHER, SPRING 5/16” 9
3 31311 HOOD, ASSEMBLY TINE W/HINGE
NARROW
4 1501 BOLT, 5/16-18 X 3/4 HH GR5 ZN 13
5 53660 WELDMENT, TAIL MOUNT REAR
TINE, 12/05
6 69170 DETENT, PIN 5/16 X 2 ZN 1
7a 2001 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 1-3/4 HH GR5 ZN 6
7b 3364 KEY 1
8 1900LCRT ASSEMBLY, BOLT TOGETHER
TINE SET (LEFT)
- 1900RCRT ASSEMBLY, BOLT TOGETHER
TINE SET (RIGHT)
9 719 WASHER, 3/8” SPRING LOCK
ZINC
10 2104 NUT, 3/8-16 HLKBW ZN 3
11 31307 TIRE, SOLID W/WHEEL DUAL
DIRECTION
12 48406 KNOB, 5/15-18, BLACK FIVE STAR 1
13 53655 WELDMENT, DRAG STAKE CRT
TILLER, 12/05
14 1103 LOCK PIN, 5/16 X 1-3/4 LYNCH
PIN 1010 MA
15 1710 SNAP RING, EXTERNAL RET. 2
16 31314 PULLY, TRANSMISSION SMALL
REAR TINE
17 803 WASHER, 5/16”ID X 1-1/2”OD FLAT
16 GA.
18 802 BOLT, 5/16-24 X 3/4 HH GR5 ZN 3
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1
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CRT WHEEL & TILLER SHAFT PARTS & PARTS LIST
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REF. NO. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 1500P101 BOLT, M6 X 25MM 6
2 1500P102 COVER, REAR TRANSMISSION 1
3 1500P103 GASKET, FRONT & REAR
TRANSMISSION COVER
4 1500P104 SHIM, DRIVE SHAFT 6
5 1500P105 BEARING, TAPPERED ROLLER 2
6 1500P606 SHAFT, DRIVE CRT 1
7 1500P107 BUSHING, TINE & WHEEL SHAFT 4
8 1500P108 SHIM, TINE & WHEEL SHAFT 8
9 1500P109 RING, RETAINER INTERNAL 4
10 1500P110 SEAL, GREASE TINE & WHEEL
SHAFT
12 1500P512 GEAR, WORM TINE CRT 1
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REF. NO. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
13 1500P113 KEY, WOODRUFF 2
14 1500P114 SHAFT, TINE 1
2
4
15 1500P615 HOUSING, TRANSMISSION 1
16 1500P116 RING, RETAINER EXTERNAL 2
17 1500P517 GEAR, WORM WHEEL CRT 1
18 1500P618 SHAFT, WHEEL 1
19 1500P119 COVER, FRONT
TRANSMISSION
20 1500P120 SEAL, GREASE INPUT 1
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6014V CRT ROTOTILLER
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Terms and Conditions
Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this EARTHQUAKE® CRT ROTOTILLER to be free from defects in
the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this
product, Ardisam will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
Items subject to normal wear and tear, such as belts, batteries, tines, shear bolts and tires, due to the nature of their
function are not covered under this warranty. Any unit used in a commercial application is covered for a period of 90
days after purchase. The engine is covered under a separate warranty issued by the engine manufacturer as stated in
the engine manual.
If warranty work needs to be done, contact your place of purchase or Ardisam, Inc. for an authorized service center
in your area. Ardisam will make the necessary repairs if a service center is not available. To obtain warranty service
and/or replacement instructions, you must have prior approval from Ardisam before shipping your package
to us by calling our customer service department at 800-345-6007 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 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 warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations to liabilities on our part. Ardisam, Inc. does not assume, and
does not authorize any other person to assume for us, any liability in connection with the sale of our products.
The warranty applies only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident or
repairs made by anyone not certified by Ardisam, Inc. This guarantee is void unless the warranty card is properly filled out
and received by Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase or go to www.GetEarthquake.com for online registration.
EARTHQUAKE
A Division of Ardisam, Inc.
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Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829
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