EarthQuake R3355H, 3365PSCE, 3365B, 3365PS, 3365CE User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS &

Parts EXPLOSIONS

FRONT TINE ROTOTILLERs

Model 3365

Briggs & Stratton 5.50 ft-lbs Gross Torque

Model 3365B

Briggs & Stratton 6.50 ft-lbs Gross Torque

Model 3365CE

Briggs & Stratton 6.50 ft-lbs Gross Torque

Model 3365K

Kohler

7.25 ft-lbs Gross Torque Vert.

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	Model R3355H
	5.5 HP Honda
Model 3365PS	3365PSCE
Briggs & Stratton	Briggs & Stratton
6.50 ft-lbs Gross Torque	8.5 ft-lbs Gross Torque
Model 3365KPS
Kohler
7.25 ft-lbs Gross Torque
	OMFT
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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 efforts to perfect our product, certain procedures and specifications are subject to change without notice. Congratulations on your investment in quality.

CONTENTS
Warranty Registration.......................................................................	3
Safety...............................................................................................	4
Unpacking and Assembly.................................................................	7
Features...........................................................................................	8
Controls............................................................................................	9
Operation.......................................................................................	10
Maintenance & Storage..................................................................	12
Troubleshooting & Repair...............................................................	16
Parts Explosions............................................................................	17

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 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.

•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.

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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.

! 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 complywith all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set up 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 of 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.

IMPORTANT

The right and left sides ofyour 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, 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 the 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.

Additional Safety Information (CE units only)

This rototiller unit has been tested and verified to be within the acceptable level of noise range for CE compliance at 80dB Lpa.

This rototiller unit has been tested and verified to be within the acceptable level of vibration for CE compliance at 6.2 m/s2.

For the health and safety of the consumer it is recommended that this product be used for no more than 2 consecutive hours in any given 12 hour 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 operate 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. LBL3100C

TINES DANGER/OPERATION

Hood Decal

Part No. LBL821B

HOOD WARNING

Hood Decal

ARDISAM, INC.

1160 8th Avenue | Cumberland, WI 54829 | USA

Serial No.

LBLINFO3365CE

Earthquake 3365CE

Year: 2010 Mass: 47.63 kg

Max. Operating Speed: 3600 rpm Nominal Power Rating: 5.06 kW

			Part No. LBLINFO3365CE
			Name Plate
			Tine Shield Decal
	Part No. LBL3100H	Part No.
	WARNING
Part No. LBL516C	Pivot Mount Decal	LBLCENOISE80	Part No. LBL3100D
WARNING		Decibel Level Decal	CLUTCH ENGAGE
Belt Cover Decal			Handlebar Decal
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Unpacking and Assembly unpack tiller & assemble

1.Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly.

2.Find parts packet. Parts packet for 3365/3365B/3365K/3365CE contains:

6- 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” bolts

6- 5/16” spring lockwashers

2- hand knobs

4- locknuts

2- 1/2” push nuts

1- detent pin

Parts packet for 3365PS/3365KPS/R3365H/3365PSCE contains:

2- 3/8-16 x 1” bolts

2- 3/8-16 biway locknuts

2- 5/16-18 x 1” bolts

4- 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” bolts

6- 5/16” spring lockwashers

2- hand knobs

4- 5/16” locknuts

2- 1/2” push nuts

1- detent pin

3.Cut open end of carton and remove machine:

a.Install wheels on each end of axle; tap on push nuts with a hammer.

b.Assemble tines to unit, inside tines first. Sharp edge of tine will be away from operator at top, or face down at front of machine.

c.Outside tines have two positionswide 21” and narrow 16”. For narrow width, assemble with short side of tine holder pipe towards center of machine.

d.For wide width, move the left tine to the right side and right tine to the left side. Assemble with the long half of tine pipe towards machine.

e.Slide the top handle of handlebar over the lower loop. Put 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” bolts through both holes from inside out; put on 5/16” spring lockwashers and tighten with hand knobs. Models 3365PS, 3365KPS, and R3365H will use 3/8-16 x 1” bolts with nuts and 5/16-18 x 1”

bolts with hand knobs. See parts explosion on page 19.

f.Check upper and lower jam nuts for tightness. See page 9, Belt Tension Adjustment.

g.Add and check engine oil.

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 detent pin.

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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The right and left sides ofyour 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.

narrow tine width

wide tine width

upper

handlebar

lower

handlebar

loop

hand knob

depth

regulator

lever

detent pin

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Features (3365/3365B/3365Ce/3365K)

The advantage of the EARTHQUAKE® BADGER™ gear drive rototiller over other front tine tillers is the exclusive unfolding and flexible drag bar. This gives the Earthquake® Badger™ gear drive tiller its stability and versatility. For easy transport, fold the wheels under the engine. During operation, the wheels unfold back and the drag bar folds down. The long length between the tines and the drag bar make this the most comfortable front tine tiller on the market.

drive safety control lever

forward cable

hand knob

front belt cover

3-way adjustable tine widths

Transport Position									Operating Position
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controls

Drive SAFETY Control Lever

Engages tines into forward; releasing returns machine to neutral.

Pulling down on the drive safety control lever engages the tines. Releasing the drive safety control lever disengages the tines to a neutral position.

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After 30 minutes of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every two hours of operation.

To increase belt tension:

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 have no more adjustment left. If no more adjustment can be made, belt may have to be replaced.

DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER

Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator lever.

To adjust tilling depth:

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.

! CAUTION

This information is provided here only to introduce the controls. DO NOT START THE ENGINE ATTHISTIME. Starting and operating instructions are given on page 10. Please read this section and all operating and safety instructions before startingyour tiller.

•As a safety precaution,the drive safety control lever will not lock in the forward position.

•To stop the wheels and tines at any time, release the drive safety control lever.

! WARNING

ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING ANY CONTROLS.

Do not adjust tilling depth unless drive safety control lever is released to the neutral position.

drive safety control lever disengaged

drive safety control lever disengaged

1/4” stretch	1/4” stretch
upper jam nut
lower jam nut	upper jam nut
	lower jam nut
forward cable	forward cable
	Model 3365PS/3365KPS/R3365H/3365PSCE
Model 3365/3365B/3365K/3365CE Handlebar	Handlebar
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