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GARDEN STAR

Model 5020D

Operator’s Manual

Manufactured by

ARDISAM, INC.

M

OWERS

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P

OWER

A

UGERS

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R

OTOTILLERS

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1360 1

st

Avenue; P.O. Box 666

Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

(715) 822-2415 Fax (715) 822-4180

1-800-3456-007

ARDISAM

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Summary of Contents for GARDEN STAR 5020D

Page 1: ...EN STAR Model 5020D Operator s Manual Manufactured by ARDISAM INC MOWERS POWER AUGERS ROTOTILLERS 1360 1st Avenue P O Box 666 Cumberland Wisconsin 54829 715 822 2415 Fax 715 822 4180 1 800 3456 007 ARDISAM ...

Page 2: ...ich 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 not transferrable This warranty supersedes all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities on our part Ardisam...

Page 3: ...rd Belt Position 16 17 Drag Stake 17 T clamp 18 Throttle Control 18 OPERATION AND TILLING TIPS 19 21 Check Oil and Gas Levels 19 Check Position of Wheels and Wheel Lockout Butterflies and Wheel Lockpins 19 Check Drag Stake Adjustment 19 Start the Engine 20 Tilling 20 Turning 21 Tilling Tips 21 Cultivating Tips 21 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 22 27 Check Forward Belt Tension 22 Check Reverse Belt Change...

Page 4: ...ding to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout the text Make sure anyone who uses the tiller has read the instructions and is familiar with the controls General CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Be familiar with all controls before operating the tiller Practice using the controls without the wheels and tines engaged Your tiller is equ...

Page 5: ...hift lever rod is pushed forward in reverse tines and wheels rotate when the shift lever rod is pulled to the rear Releasing the shift lever rod to its neutral position stops the tines and wheels Be extremely cautious when operating in reverse Take extra care to avoid slipping or falling and to keep feet clear of tines If vegetation clogs the tines raise the handlebars to elevate the tines and run...

Page 6: ... except for a few parts which are described below The following instructions will help you unpack your tiller and assemble and adjust the tiller s drag stake throttle lever and cable assembly handlebar and shift lever rod You will need a screw driver a 1 2 and a 9 16 wrench and a rubber mallet or wood block and hammer Air Cleaner Recoil Start Serial Number Belt Guard Detent Pin Drag Stake Wheel Lo...

Page 7: ...oth wheels to neutral as follows 4 Pull knob away from machine Rotate wheel lockout butterflies to neutral position by turning them 90o 5 Wheels are now free to rotate 6 Roll rototiller out of carton Wheel lockout butterfly in tilling position Wheel lockout butterflies must always be in the tilling position when engine is running The only reason to set wheels in the free wheel position is to move ...

Page 8: ...lace wheel lockpins in axle holes only and lock pins Wheels are now free to rotate 6 Roll rototiller out of carton Free Wheel Drive Position wheel lockpin in axle hole only Registration Form Complete and return Your rototiller has a serial number on the engine mount in front of the left wheel Record this number and the model number in the space provided on page 2 of this manual You will need these...

Page 9: ...drag stake is now in the transport position Attach Throttle Lever and Cable Assembly to Handlebar 1 Remove throttle lever and cable assembly and two small slotted screws nuts and lockwashers from parts packet 2 Insert the throttle lever through the slot in the upper crossbar aligning the holes in the lever body with the holes in the crossbar Insert screws through the upper crossbar and throttle le...

Page 10: ...c T handle from parts packet and place on throttle lever Strike T handle with rubber mallet or place wood block on top and strike gently with hammer until the T handle is firmly seated on the throttle lever lock washer flat washer 3 8 bolts lock nuts handlebar mounting tabs transmission cover height adjustment bracket bolts height adjustment bracket handlebar lower crossbar t clamp UNPACKING AND A...

Page 11: ... do not tighten clamp screw yet washers bolts handlebar lower crossbar locator pin In some engines the cable casing clamp may be shipped in the forward position as shown in the drawing to the right If this is the case reposition the clamp to the correct position as shown The throttle cable must enter the engine from the rear IMPORTANT 3 Attach handlebar assembly to handlebar bracket using a 9 16 w...

Page 12: ...e from spark plug 3 Move throttle control all the way forward to choke position Choke valve in carburetor should be closed as shown If not adjust according to the following instructions If choke does not fully close loosen cable casing clamp screw on carburetor advance cable casing forward until choke valve just closes 4 Tighten cable casing clamp screw 5 Replace air cleaner cover and filter 6 Rea...

Page 13: ...uch as Briggs Stratton Warranty Certified SAE 30 oil part no 100005 Use no special additives with recommended oils Do not mix oil with gasoline Adapted from Briggs Stratton Corporation form No 272646 10 93 Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines Use of multi viscosity oils 10W 30 etc above 40o F 4o C will result in high oil consumption and possible engine damage Check oil level more ...

Page 14: ... 2 Always check oil level before starting engine Add oil as shown below oil capacity is about 2 3 quart 21 ounces or 0 6 liters Adapted from Briggs Stratton Corporation form No 272646 10 93 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ...

Page 15: ...rfly aligns with neutral slot 3 Release knob 4 Repeat for other wheel NOTE Always have both wheel lockout butterflies in or out Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locked Wheel Lockout Butterflies Wheel lockout butterfly in tilling position Belt Guard T clamp Drag Stake Shift Lever Rod Throttle Control Wheel Lockout Butterfly CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS PLEASE Before operating your tiller learn...

Page 16: ...ock in reverse To stop the wheels and tines at any time release the shift lever rod Forward Belt Position Adjust tilling speed setting Your tiller was shipped with the forward belt in the low speed position Keep the tiller in this low speed position for most jobs and especially until you become familiar with its operation To change the tiller to the high speed setting 1 Turn off engine Engine must...

Page 17: ...ling depth Tilling depth is controlled by adjusting the drag stake During assembly you installed the drag stake in the transport position with the tines clear of the ground and the detent pin positioned in the top hole of the drag stake 1 Remove detent pin 2 Raise the drag stake to position tines at chosen tilling depth 3 Align holes and replace detent pin Drag Stake Up deeper tilling Place the de...

Page 18: ...e is engaged when the throttle control is moved forward until it stops 1 To increase engine speed move the throttle control forward away from the operator until desired speed is reached 2 To actuate the auto choke move the throttle control forward until it stops 3 To stop the engine move throttle control to rear closest to operator auto choke position T clamp 3 handlebar height settings high mediu...

Page 19: ...ies and Wheel Lockpins Check Drag Stake Adjustment Please do not start your tiller until you have read the Manual that came with your engine and the sections in this manual titled Controls and 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 CAUTION Never add gas when engine is running or ho...

Page 20: ...to stop the tines and wheels from turning and how to kill the engine if necessary If you do not know how to do these things read the Controls and Adjustments and Safety sections before proceeding 1 Adjust the drag stake to desired tilling depth make sure shift lever rod is in neutral and place throttle control at slow remove the detent pin raise the drag stake to increase tilling depth lower the d...

Page 21: ...in neutral if tines jam or you strike a foreign object With shift lever rod in neutral push throttle to stop to kill the engine Disengage the spark plug wire When tines have stopped remove foreign objects and check for damage NOTE Your tiller was shipped with the forward belt in the low speed position Once you have become familiar with your tiller s operation you may want to change to the high spe...

Page 22: ...nsion will cause premature belt failure To check and adjust the forward belt tension screw 1 Turn off engine Engine must be cool 2 Remove spark plug wire from spark plug 3 Measure the distance between the tension screw and the bell crank pivot The tension screw is located between the rod crank and the bell crank on the left side of the tiller The bottom of the head of the tension screw should be 1...

Page 23: ...ne pulley pull the forward belt down and out of the way remove the reverse belt from the reverse engine pulley gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley with the pulley turning force the reverse belt out of the V groove slide the belt free of engine pulleys and reverse belt guides pull belt down and away from transmission pulley install new reverse belt thread belt up from bottom pla...

Page 24: ...tem and spark plug CheckTillerTransmission Grease Your tiller has a transmission separate from the engine transmission It is shipped with the proper amount of 00 liquid grease Check the grease level annually more frequently if leakage occurs around the seals To check the grease level 1 Move tiller to level ground 2 Remove grease level check plug located above the tine shaft on the right side of th...

Page 25: ...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 Replace the tiller in a level position 6 Replace spark plug wire Storage Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage Read your engine manual for detailed instructi...

Page 26: ...specially cylinder cylinder head fins blower housing rotating screen and muffler areas 7 Store your tiller in a clean dry building Check Tire Pressure Recommended tire pressure is 20 PSI If tires do not have equal pressure tiller will pull to one side Throttle Adjustment After first 3 hours of operation or if engine is hard to start or run on occurs repeat throttle control adjustment procedure Unp...

Page 27: ...___ 24 25 ______________________________ Clean tine axle shaft ______________ 25 _______________________________ Lube wheel axle shaft _____________ 25 _______________________________ Check tire pressure _______________ 26 _______________________________ Check throttle control adjustment ____ 26 _______________________________ 1 Check engine oil level _____________ EM ___________ Change engine oil...

Page 28: ...on your retailer or an authorized mechanic contact your retailer for a list of authorized mechanics in your area A parts catalog is included in this section We will always be glad to answer any questions you have or help you find suitable assistance To order parts inquire about warranty or contact us for any reason call or write us at the address below Ordering Repair Parts Parts can be obtained f...

Page 29: ...oline 1 Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the drag stake see page 17 2 Remove and clean fuel tank 3 Clean or replace air cleaner 4 Take to authorized Briggs Stratton service center 5 Replace spark plug and adjust gap 6 Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at stop 1 The throttle cable casing may need adjustment 1 See page ...

Page 30: ...on the reverse belt guide are out of adjustment 1 Adjust tabs on the reverse belt guide turn engine off and allow muffler to cool disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug lock shift lever rod in neutral remove belt guard adjust tabs of reverse belt guide while pulling up on shift lever rod bend metal tabs on reverse belt guide to 1 64 inch or less clearance from reverse belt replace belt guard a...

Page 31: ...Black 2 202 SHIFT LEVER ROD 1 203 SHIFT LEVER SLEEVE 5 16 ID 1 204 HAIR PIN 1 205 GROMMET Plastic Shift Lever 1 301R HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY 1 Includes 302 304A 304GS 305 302 T CLAMP 1 304A DECAL Handlebar Throttle Push pull 1 304GS DECAL Handlebar Garden Star Logo 1 305 HANDLE GRIP Black 2 719 LOCK WASHER Spring 3 8 1 2102 BOLT Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 Grade 5 2 2104 NUT Hex 3 8 16 2 WF38 FLAT WASHER 3 8 1 S...

Page 32: ... 417 BOLT Hex 5 16 18 x 1 2 Grade 5 1 718 PULLEY V Groove Belt Guide 1 719 LOCK WASHER Spring 3 8 2 Part Description Qty 1406A L BRACKET Forward Belt Guide 1 1406B L BRACKET Right Pulley Holder 1 1407 SPRING Idler Arm 1 1408 PULLEY Forward Idler 1 1412R IDLER ARM Forward 1 1418 COTTER PIN 1 1423 BOLT Hex 5 16 18 x 2 Grade 5 1 1424 BUSHING Pivot 1 1510 PLUG Oil Fill 1 1512R COVER Transmission Wheel...

Page 33: ...gulator 1 406R BRACKET Depth Regulator S N 12846 up 1 409 DETENT PIN 5 16 1 410 BOLT Hex Flange Hd 5 16 18 x 1 2 2 414R HOOD Tiller w o Decals S N 12846 up 1 415A HOOD Tiller w o Decals 1 417 BOLT Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 2 Grade 5 2 504 LOCK WASHER Spring 5 16 2 509 BOLT Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 1 2 2 LBL516C DECAL Tiller Hood Operating Instructions 1 Part Description Qty 2001 BOLT Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 2 2003R...

Page 34: ...ARDISAM 34 MODEL 5020D MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR ...

Page 35: ...A BELT Forward 1 728 BELT GUIDE Forward 1 801A PULLEY Transmission 1 802 BOLT Hex Hd 5 16 24 x 3 4 Grade 5 2 803 WASHER 2 Part Description Qty 804 KEY 3 16 X 1 2 805 FLAT WASHER 11 16 ID as req d 1 1101AD WHEEL Tire Assembly Left 1 1102AD WHEEL Tire Assembly Right 1 1103A KNOB Wheel Lockout 2 1103B BUTTERFLY Set of 2 2 1103C SNAP RING 2 1202 WING NUT 5 16 18 2 1203R SHROUD Belt Guard 1 1402 SCREW ...

Page 36: ... Housing Transmission Cover 1504 GASKET Tiller Housing Transmission Cover 2 1505 PIPE PLUG 1 4 Soc Hd Oil Level Drain 2 1506 SEAL Tiller Housing 4 Part Description Qty 1507 GASKET Front Rear Bearing Cap 2 1508R CAP Rear Bearing 1 1510 PLUG Oil Fill 1 1511 BOLT Hex Flange Hd 1 4 20 x 7 8 3 1512R COVER Transmission Wheel Housing 1 1514R CAP Front Bearing 1 1515 OIL SEAL Drive Shaft 1 1516 BOLT Hex F...

Page 37: ... 1417 FLAT WASHER 1 4 4 1418 COTTER PIN 2 1419R REVERSE LINK 1 1420R FORWARD LINK 1 Part Description Qty 1421R BASEPLATE Forward Reverse 1 1423 BOLT Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 2 Grade 5 2 1424 BUSHING Pivot 5 16 3 1426 BOLT Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 2 1428R BELLCRANK 1 1429 BUSHING Bellcrank 2 1430 PIVOT Lower Bellcrank 1 1431 WASHER 1 2 ID x 3 4 3 1432 SNAP RING Retainer External 3 1435 RODCRANK 1 1436 PIVOT U...

Page 38: ...75 OD x 062 thick as req d 1706 SHIM 1 375 OD x 030 thick as req d Part Description Qty 1707 SHIM 1 375 OD x 015 thick as req d 1708 SHIM 1 375 OD x 010 thick as req d 1710 SNAP RING Retainer External 2 1801A TILLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1 1803 WORM GEAR Tiller Shaft 1 1804 SPACER 1 250 x 1 000 x 062 thick 4 1805 SHIM SET Rear Bearing Cap 1 1806 SHIM 1 750 OD x 062 thick as req d 1807 SHIM 1 750 OD x 030...

Page 39: ...ve Transmission K Handlebar Height Adjustment K Forward Reverse Control K Functional Drag Bar System K Wheel Lockout Control K Self Cleaning Bolo Tines K Bumper Guard K Hiller Furrower Attachment Optional SPECIFICATIONS Tilling Width 16 Tilling Depth 10 Wheels 6 Pneumatic Tires Weight 180 lbs Width 20 Height 36 Length 51 Speeds 2 Speeds Forward 1 Speed Reverse ...

Page 40: ...huck Portable Drill Model 8900 Features 49cc 2 cycle gas engine Drills holes in wood or steel Standard 1 2 chuck and chuck key included Earth Auger Powerheads one operator and two operator models available Model 8900 1 operator Model 8901 1 operator Model 8902 2 operator Model 9000 1 operator Model 9200 2 operator Model 9400 1 operator Earth Augers 10 8 6 4 and 2 Earth Augers Earth Auger Replaceme...

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