Earthquake Sound ROTOTILLERS User Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS &
PARTS EXPLOSIONS
FRONT TINE ROTOTILLERS
3365 6.50 TORQUE
RATED BRIGGS
3365CE 6.50 TORQUE
RATED BRIGGS
3365PS 6.50 TORQUE
RATED BRIGGS
R3355H 5.5 HP HONDA
ARDISAM
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OMFT07
Rev. 1/18/07
© Copyright 2007 Ardisam, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS EXPLOSIONS
Front Tine Models
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 & Warranty ................................................................... 3
Safety .............................................................................................. 4
Unpacking and Assembly ................................................................ 7
Features .......................................................................................... 8
Controls ........................................................................................... 9
Operation ....................................................................................... 10
Maintenance & Storage ................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting & Repair .............................................................. 16
Certificate of Conformity ................................................................ 17
Parts Explosions ............................................................................ 18
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
WARRANTY
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The Ardisam, Inc., Manufacturing Company warrants
this rototiller to be free from defects in material or
workmanship. Conditions of this warranty include:
What is covered under warranty:
For the first year from the date of purchase, Ardisam
will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any
defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. All
products returned for warranty repair must have
prior approval from Ardisam, Inc. by calling our
customer service department at 800-345-6007 for
a return material authorization number (RMA#).
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.
What is not covered under warranty:
Th is warran ty applies only to products which
have not been repaired or altered outside our
facto r y. It covers only de fec ts res ulti ng fro m
normal use, and does not cover defects arising
from misuse, alteration, negligence, or accident.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser
and is nontransferable.
This warranty supersedes all other warranties
either expressed or implied and all other obligations
or 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. This guarantee is void unless
the warranty card is properly filled out and returned
to Ardisam, Inc., Cumberland, Wisconsin, within two
weeks of the purchase date.
Earthquake, A Division of Ardisam, Inc.
1690 Elm Street; P.O. Box 666
Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829
800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-2223
E-mail: info@ardisam.com
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Front Tine Models
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.
!
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 INSTRUC
TIONS 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.
Front Tine Models
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, 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.
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Front Tine Models
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.
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Part No. LBL3100C
TINES DANGER/OPERATION
Hood Decal
Part No. LBL516C
WARNING
Belt Cover Decal
Part No. LBL3100H
WARNING
Pivot Mount Decal
Part No. LBL821B
HOOD WARNING
Hood Decal
Part No. LBL3100D
CLUTCH ENGAGE
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 3365/3365CE 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/R3365H 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 positions- wide 21” & narrow 16”. For
narrow width - assemble with short side of tine holder pipe
towards center of machine.
d. For wide width - move left tine to right side and right to left
side. Assemble with long half of tine pipe towards machine.
e. Slide top handle of handlebar over lower loop. Put 5/16-18
x 1-3/4” bolts thru both holes from inside out, put on 5/16”
spring lockwashers and tighten with hand knobs. Model
3365PS/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.
Front Tine Models
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.
NARROW TINE WIDTH
WIDE TINE WIDTH
upper
handlebar
lower
handlebar
loop
hand knob
depth
regulator
lever
detent pin
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Front Tine Models
FEATURES (3365/3365CE)
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 its 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
belt guard
hand knob
3-way adjustable tine widths
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