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Summary of Contents for Earthquake Badger 3100

Page 1: ...BADGER Gear Drive Rototiller Operator s Manual TransportPosition Operating Position Includes Models 3100 3100GS 3200 3200GS 0M3100 Rev 2 01 Copyright 2001 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Printed In U...

Page 2: ...riveSafety ControlLever 9 ADJUSTMENTS 10 V Handlebar HeightAdjustment 10 BeltTensionAdjustment 10 Depth Regulator Lever 10 OPERATION 11 Pre Start Inspection 11 Starting and Stopping the Engine 11 Till...

Page 3: ...lies 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...

Page 4: ...ANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Be familiar with all controls before operating the tiller Yourtiller is equipped with a safety device that enables you to stop the tines quickly in an emergency Learn...

Page 5: ...oors exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to tilltoo deep at too fast a rate Neverallowbystanders near the unit Never operate the tiller without good visibili...

Page 6: ...NJURY SEE OWNER S MANUAl FOR FULL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING TlNESI Keep hands feet and clothing 8 WfJ I lines rotate when tiller Is engaged Tlnes rotate when drIv8 control lever...

Page 7: ...tillers is the exclusive unfolding and flexible drag bar This gives the Ardisam Badger gear drive tiller its stability and its versatility For easy transport fold the wheels under the engine During op...

Page 8: ...d 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 posi...

Page 9: ...Y FILLING OIL SUMP ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING EN GINE 1 Add oil according to engine manual Do not overfill Use a clean high quality SAE30W deter...

Page 10: ...formation is provided here only to introduce the control DO NOT STARTTHE ENGINEATTHISTIME Starting and operating instructions are given on page 11 Pleaseread this section and all operptingandsafety in...

Page 11: ...depth 1 Remove detent pin 2 R ise 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...

Page 12: ...securely 6 Check depth regulator lever position ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL YOU MUST ADD ENGINE Oil BEFORE STARTING ENGINE lSTARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE NOTE Refer to engine manual...

Page 13: ...e belt failure To check and adjust the forward belt tension 1 Turn off engine Engine must be cool 2 Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure 3 With drive safety control lever in the neutral p...

Page 14: ...ey with the pulley turning force the belt out of the V groove slide the belt free of the engine pulley pull the belt down and out of the way push the bolt forward and out front of machine install new...

Page 15: ...check oilleveJ before starting engine Refer to engine manual for capacity ENGINEIS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITH OUT OIL YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CHECK TILLER TRA NSMIS5101V GR EASE...

Page 16: ...lowing tasks 1 Check oiltevel every5 hours of operation or before each use 2 Change oil after first 5 hours of operation Change oil while engine iswarm Refill with new oil of recomMendedgrade 4 Check...

Page 17: ...pilot lightsor an ignited object Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition sources Use only approved fuel containers TILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Yourtiller will require maintenance includ...

Page 18: ...er 3 Replace spark plug and adjust gap 4 Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor Engine willnot stop when throttle control Is positioned at 1 See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage st...

Page 19: ...ER Spring 5 16 2 BOLT HexHd 3 8 16 x 1 Grade 5 4 NUT Hex 3 8 16 4 DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER 1 TOP HANDLE Black Earthquake 1 BOTTOMHANDLE Black Earthquake 1 TOP HANDLE Red GardenStar 1 BOTTOMHANDLE Re...

Page 20: ...OLT HexFlange Hd 1 4 20 x 3 4 8 BOLT HexHd 3 8 16 x I 4 NUT Hex 3 8 16 Two Way 5 ENGINE 5 5 hp Tecumseh 3100 1 ENGINE 5 hp Briggs Stratton 3200 1 FRAME Engine Mount Black EQ 1 FRONTBELTCOVER Black EQ...

Page 21: ...NG External 2 CASTING Right Side 1 CASTING Left Side 1 NUT Nyloc 1 4 10 PART 3125 3172 3173 3174 3175 3180 3196 8922 8924 56100 56101 67538 PART 727A 740 802 803 804 1511 1601 3110 3115 3118 31 20 312...

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