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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS 

Front Tine Models

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800-45-6007

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

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 800-45-6007 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:

This  warranty  applies  only  to  products  which 
have  not  been  repaired  or  altered  outside  our 
factory.  It  covers  only  defects  resulting  from 
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:  [email protected]

WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for Earthquake 3355H

Page 1: ...Parts EXPLOSIONS FRONT TINE ROTOTILLERs OMFT07 Rev 1 18 07 Copyright 2007 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 3365 6 50 TORQUE RATED BRIGGS 3365CE 6 50 TORQUE RATED briggs 3365PS 6 50 TORQU...

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Page 3: ...e 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 retur...

Page 4: ...ler 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 fe...

Page 5: ...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 ar...

Page 6: ...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 mean...

Page 7: ...rom 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...

Page 8: ...gives the Earthquake Badger gear drive tiller its stability and its versatil ity For easy transport fold the wheels under the engine During operation the wheels unfold back and the drag bar folds dow...

Page 9: ...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 h...

Page 10: ...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 start...

Page 11: ...result in loss of control of tiller 2 Move the throttle control to fast 3 Place the tiller in motion by pushing down on the drive safety control lever this will engage the tines WARNING DANGER Engine...

Page 12: ...ading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life and help you obtain optimum performance...

Page 13: ...n drive safety control lever and measure length of spring when compressed Ideal length would be 1 4 shorter Change Forward Belt 1 Turn off engine Engine must be cool 2 Remove spark plug wire from spar...

Page 14: ...rfill 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 o...

Page 15: ...ug 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 a...

Page 16: ...ne Engine misses or lacks power Raise the tines for shallow tilling by raising the depth regulator lever Clean or replace air cleaner Improper carburetor adjustment take to authorized engine service c...

Page 17: ...der 2000 14 EC ANNEX V Declara que los productos relacionados mas abajo cumplen con 98 37 EC 89 336 EC Declara que los productos relacionados mas abajo cumplen con 2000 14 EC ANNEX V Verklaart dat ond...

Page 18: ...0 RING TERMINAL INSULATED 3 8 POST 3365CE 2 3601 WIRE 14 GAUGE 3365CE 3 3602 CONNECTOR SELF STRIPPING 18 1 3365CE 1 3262 3268 53620 53607 53606 3170 48406 3108A 90141 504 8655 3335 48406 3269 3604 PAR...

Page 19: ...358 MOUNT HANDLEBAR 1 3359 HANDLEBAR WELDMENT 3365PS 1 48406 KNOB FIVE STAR 5 16 18 2 PART DESCRIPTION QTY 503 BOLT HH 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 1 504 LOCKWASHER SPRING 5 16 2 53606 NUT HEX NYLOC 10 24 1 53607...

Page 20: ...5 3365CE 3365PS motor mount Hood parts 8930 48261 3335 53106 3371 MODEL 3365PS R3365H BUMPER R3365H motor mount Hood parts 60G56 33055 31781 809 719 802 63118 3196 WL14 802 3182A 53730 1418 53596B 336...

Page 21: ...65CE 1 3329 TAIL MOUNT UPPER 1 3330 TAIL MOUNT LOWER 1 3331 SHAFT WHEEL 1 2 1 3332 SHAFT TAIL MOUNT HINGE 1 2 1 PART DESCRIPTION QTY 3335 ARM LOWER HANDLEBAR 3365PS R3365H 1 3360 IDLER ARM FORWARD 1 3...

Page 22: ...ROOVE 1 3205W BEARING SEALED 1 ID 2 3310TRAN TRANSMISSION COMPLETE 1 3322 SHAFT TINE 1 1 3323 TINE SET OUTSIDE RIGHT 1 3324 TINE SET INSIDE 2 PART DESCRIPTION QTY 3326 TINE SET OUTSIDE LEFT 1 3364 KEY...

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