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Operator’s Manual

Front Tine Tiller 3365 Series 

Check for parts online at 

www.getearthquake.com

 or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST

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Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc.

1160 Eighth Avenue; P.O. Box 666

Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-4180

E-mail:  [email protected]

FRONT TINE ROTOTILLERS

Warranty Terms and Conditions

PRODUCT WARRANTY:  1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this 

EARTHQUAKE™ FRONT TINE ROTOTILLER

 to be free from 

defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.  During the one-year 

warranty of this product, Ardisam will furnish, at their discretion, parts and labor to correct any defect caused by 

faulty material or workmanship. Any unit used in a commercial application is covered for a period of 90 days after 

purchase.  This warranty applies to the original owner with a proof of purchase and is not transferable.  For the 

warranty to be valid, the product must be registered online, or the warranty card must be filled out and received 

by Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase.

*These warranties apply only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, ac-

cident, unauthorized parts, failure to use proper fuel and oil, or if repairs have been performed at non-authorized 

service centers. These warranties supersede all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations 

or liabilities on our part. Ardisam, does not assume, and does not authorize any other person to assume for us, any 

liability in connection with the sale of our products.   

To be at “No Charge,” warranty work must be sent directly 

to Ardisam, Inc. or one of our authorized service centers and performed by them

. To obtain warranty service 

and/or replacement instructions, contact our customer service department.  If you choose to ship your product 

to Ardisam for warranty repair, you must first have prior approval from Ardisam by calling our customer service 

department for a return material authorization number (RMA#).  Under these circumstances, all items must be 

shipped prepaid.  Ardisam will at no charge, repair or replace, at their discretion, any defective part which falls under 

the conditions stated above. Ardisam retains the right to change models, specifications and price without notice.

NOTE: For detailed information on this product’s Engine Warranty, refer to the warranty section in the Engine 

Manual that accompanies this Operator’s Manual.

Summary of Contents for 3365B

Page 1: ... 03 13 2013 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Get parts online at www getearthquake com GAS OIL RATIO 50 1 Model 3365B Briggs Stratton 6 75 ft lb Gross Torque Model 3365CE Briggs Stratton 6 75 ft lb Gross Torque 3365PSCE Briggs Stratton 8 5 ft lb Gross Torque Model 3365PS Briggs Stratton 6 75 ft lb Gross Torque ...

Page 2: ...gency EPA and those of the State of California CARB REGISTRATION AND SERVICE Record the model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference when ordering parts or requesting technical support Excluding emissions related warranty items the warranty is valid only if the completed registration is received by Earth quake within 30 days of purchase SEE WARRANTY SECTION FOR MORE INFO...

Page 3: ...kers 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...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...m their local authorized dealer and US customers can order by calling Earthquake customer service 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 LBL3100H WARNING Pivot Mount Decal Part No LBL3100D CLUTCH ENGAGE Handlebar Decal...

Page 6: ...ndle 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 lock washers and tighten with hand knobs Model 3365PS will use 3 8 16 x 1 bolts with nuts and 5 16 18 x 1 bolts with hand knobs See the parts breakdowns for more information f Check upper and lower jam nuts for tightness See Controls section for belt tension adjustment instructions...

Page 7: ...lusive unfolding and flexible drag bar This gives the tiller its stability and versatility For easy transport fold the wheels under the engine During opera tion 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 3 way adjustable tine widths forward cable fron...

Page 8: ...pth 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 ENGINESHOULDBEOFFBEFOREADJUSTINGANYCONTROLS DO NOT ADJUST TILLING DEPTH UNLESS DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER IS RELEASED TO ...

Page 9: ...ow rope to return normally 5 When engine starts gradually move choke lever to NO CHOKE position and increase throttle speed RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running does not normally require the use of the choke 1 Move throttle lever to START position 2 Pullstartingropeoutrapidlyuntilenginestarts Allowropetoreturn normally Repeat until engine starts ...

Page 10: ...LWA 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 WARNING DANGER ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME EXTREMELY HOTDURINGNORMALUSEANDWILLCAUSESERIOUSBURN INJURIES IF TOUCHED BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COOLED ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE TOUCHING THESE HOT SURFACES ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET...

Page 11: ... 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 Please read this normal care schedule and note the recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit Maintenance Operation Page Before Each Use 50 hours or Every Season Check belt tension 13 X Chang...

Page 12: ... state 4 Pull down on 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 spark plug and secure 3 Remove front belt cover Remove the belt from the engine pulley Gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley With the pulley turning force the belt ou...

Page 13: ...pecial additives with recommended oils Do not mix oil with gasoline Oil level must be full Check the oil level by checking the engine s oil dipstick if provided or by removing oil fill plug Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening on most engines 2 Alwayscheckoillevelbeforestartingengine Refertoenginemanual for capacity and type of oil to use CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT 1 Turn off e...

Page 14: ... oil into spark plug hole 6 Plug 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 and have not drained the fuel system follow all safetyinstructionsstorageprecautionsinthismanualtopreventthe possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes Rememb...

Page 15: ...o neutral to start the engine 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 center Replace spark plug and adjust gap Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at stop See engine manual to check ...

Page 16: ...USH 3 8 DIA 1 3 32621 DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER WIDE 1 4 3268 LINK 5 3 4 LONG 1 5 3269 HANDLE TOP 1 6 3335 HANDLE BOTTOM 1 7 48406 KNOB FIVE STAR 5 16 18 2 3 4 11 10 9 2 7 1 13 8 12 6 7 5 REF NO PART DESCRIPTION QTY 8 504 LOCK WASHER SPRING 5 16 2 9 53606 NUT HEX NYLOC 10 24 1 10 53607 NUT HEX JAM 5 16 24 2 11 53620 SPRING COMPRESSION 1 12 8655 BOLT HEX HD 5 16 18 X 1 3 4 2 13 90141 BOLT SFHH W P...

Page 17: ...9 HANDLEBAR WELDMENT 1 6 503 BOLT HH 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 1 7 504 LOCK WASHER SPRING 5 16 2 8 53606 NUT HEX NYLOC 10 24 1 9 53607 NUT HEX JAM 5 16 24 2 REF NO PART DESCRIPTION QTY 10 53612 LINK 11 5 8 LONG 1 11 53614 PIN CLEVIS 1 4 X 1 1 2 1 12 53620 SPRING COMPRESSION 1 13 53629 BRACKET CABLE MOUNT 1 14 53631 GRIP HANDLEBAR 1 ID FLANGELESS 2 15 53632 NUT PUSH 1 4 1 16 53650 LEVER CONTROL 1 17 60G56 NU...

Page 18: ...4 NUT BI WAY HEX LOCK 3 8 16 4 6 3108A CABLE ASSEMBLY W FERRULE 1 7 3358 MOUNT HANDLEBAR 1 8 3359 HANDLEBAR WELDMENT 1 9 503 BOLT HH 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 1 10 504 LOCK WASHER SPRING 5 16 2 11 53606 NUT HEX NYLOC 10 24 1 REF NO PART DESCRIPTION QTY 12 53607 NUT HEX JAM 5 16 24 2 13 53612 LINK 11 5 8 LONG 1 14 53614 PIN CLEVIS 1 4 X 1 1 2 1 15 53620 SPRING COMPRESSION 1 16 53629 BRACKET CABLE MOUNT 1 17 ...

Page 19: ... spacer 2 9 3322 SHAFT TINE 1 1 10 3323 TINE SET OUTSIDE RIGHT 1 11 3324 TINE SET INSIDE 2 12 3326 TINE SET OUTSIDE LEFT 1 REF NO PART DESCRIPTION QTY 13 3364 KEY 3 16 X 1 2 1 14 504 LOCK WASHER SPRING 5 16 1 15 56100B CASTING RIGHT SIDE 1 16 56101B CASTING LEFT SIDE 1 17 60G56 NUT BI WAY LOCK 5 16 18 4 18 67538 NUT NYLOC 1 4 9 19 802 SCREW HEX HD 5 16 24 X 3 4 1 20 803 WASHER 5 16 ID X 1 5 8 OD 1...

Page 20: ... 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 CST 20 28 24 29 37 14 16 13 26 5 23 25 36 33 8 9 30 18 10 30 15 34 2 35 4 27 36 28 3 17 30 20 22 7 12 21 6 19 31 11 38 38 1 7 12 3365B 3365CE 3365PS 3365PSCE MOTOR MOUNT AND HOOD PARTS MODEL 3365PS 3365PSCE BUMPER 46 48 47 45 44 Model 3365PS 3365B 3365CE Drive Pulley 39 43 40 42 41 ...

Page 21: ...WER 1 20 3329 TAIL MOUNT UPPER 1 21 3331 SHAFT WHEEL 1 2 1 22 3332 SHAFT TAIL MOUNT HINGE 1 2 1 23 3360 IDLER ARM FORWARD 1 24 3364 KEY SQUARE 3 16 X 5 8 1 REF NO PART DESCRIPTION QTY 25 3370 BELT FORWARD 1 26 48300 BOLT HHCS 5 16 18 X 2 1 4 GR5 1 27 53596B YOKE CABLE 1 28 60G56 NUT BI WAY LOCK 5 16 18 4 29 63118 BOLT HHCS 1 4 20 X 1 2 6 30 67538 NUT HEX NYLOC 1 4 20 8 31 69170 PIN DETENT 5 16 X 2...

Page 22: ...cts which have not been subjected to negligent use misuse alteration ac cident unauthorized parts failure to use proper fuel and oil or if repairs have been performed at non authorized servicecenters Thesewarrantiessupersedeallotherwarrantieseitherexpressedorimpliedandallotherobligations or liabilities on our part Ardisam does not assume and does not authorize any other person to assume for us any...

Page 23: ...Operator s Manual Front Tine Tiller 3365 Series Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 CST 23 ...

Page 24: ...ue PO Box 666 Cumberland WI 54829 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2223 Email info getearthquake com All weights specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice Due to continuous product improvements product images may not be exact Items used for props not included Some assembly may be required ...

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