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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPlOSIONS 

CRT Models

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ENGINE mAINTENANCE

Refer  to  the  engine  manual  included  in  your  parts  packet  for 
information  on  engine  maintenance. Your  engine  manual  provides 
detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the 
following tasks:
1.  check  oil  level  before  each  use  or  after  every  8  hours  of 

operation.

2.  change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. change oil while engine 

is warm. Refill with new oil of recommended grade.

4.  check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.
5.  Service air cleaner.
6.  Keep engine and parts clean.
7.  check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts, keep 

these items tightened.

ChECk OR 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.

ChECk TIllER TRANSmISSION GREASE

check the grease level annually. To check the grease level:
1.  Move tiller to level ground.
2.  Remove  grease  level  dipstick  located  between  the  handlebar 

mounts  on  the  engine  mount.  correct  grease  level  is  indicated 
between the high and low levels on the dipstick.

3.  Replace grease level dipstick in the filler hole.
4.  Note that the front wheel transmission and rear tine transmission 

are one common reservoir. When you add to the front transmission, 
you must wait a short   period  of  time  for  the  grease  to  flow 
rearward and equalize in both front and rear. The dipstick will read 
correctly on level ground for both gear units.

 

(Use Mystic 00 transmission fluid PN 1690)

ChECk TIRE PRESSURE

Recommended  tire  pressure  is  20  PSI.  If  tires  do  not  have  equal 
pressure, tiller will pull to one side.

ImPORTANT

ENGINE IS ShIPPEd FROm FACTORY WIThOUT OIl. 
YOU mUST Add ENGINE OIl BEFORE STARTING 
ENGINE.

gear case 
dipstick

transmission 
cover plate

ImPORTANT

TIllER TRANSmISSION IS ShIPPEd FROm FACTORY 
WITh ThE PROPER AmOUNT OF lIQUId GREASE.

WhEN REPlACING GREASE, ThE TIllER TRANSmISSION 
hOldS 18- OUNCES. dO NOT OvERFIll.

Summary of Contents for 5055 6 HP

Page 1: ...ATING INSTRUCTIONS Parts EXPLOSIONS CRT ROTOTILLERs OMcRT07 Rev 12 21 06 Copyright 2006 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 5055 6 HP BRIGGS 5155 6 HP BRIGGS 6065Ve 6 5 HP VIPER ELECTRIC R5055H 5 5 HP HONDA ...

Page 2: ... 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 t...

Page 3: ... 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 cab...

Page 4: ...aise the handlebars to elevate the tines and run the tiller in reverse If this does not clean clogged vegetation from 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 ...

Page 5: ...fety 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 deale...

Page 6: ...n upper holes 5 Start 5 16 washers and 3 8 16 nuts on each bolt 6 Place notches of battery box support over the four bolts between lower handlebar mount and nuts 7 Tighten all 3 8 16 nuts 8 Remove the battery box cover and plug the white plastic connec tor from the battery into the mating white plastic connector in the battery box Make sure the ignition key is removed from the ignition before conn...

Page 7: ...ures forward drive safety control lever detent pin forward reverse cable recoil start serial number plate wheel lock pin Model 5055 R5055H or wheel lockout Model 5155 6065VE belt guard reverse drive safety control lever depth regulator lever bumper guard Model 5055 6065VE R5055H ...

Page 8: ...e out slowly one time and allow to return normally 4 Pull starting rope out rapidly and allow 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 use of the choke 1 Move throttle lever to start position 2 Pull starti...

Page 9: ... wheels and tines NOTE You can slow the tiller s forward advance at any time by putting slight downward pressure on the handlebars You can stop the tiller by releasing the drive safety control levers to the neutral position Temperatureofmufflerandnearbyareas may exceed 150 F Avoid these areas Do not move choke control to CHOKE to stop engine Backfire or engine damage may occur To stop wheels and t...

Page 10: ...ld be used when operating rototiller in the reverse direction WARNING reverse lever engaged reverse lever CAUTION Do not operate both FORWARD and REVERSE drive safety control levers at the same time This information is provided here only to introduce the controls DO NOT START THE ENGINE ATTHISTIME Starting and operating instructions are given on page Please read this section and all operating and ...

Page 11: ...epeat for other wheel NOTE Always have both wheel lockouts in or out Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locked To place wheels in free wheel position 1 Pull knob in center of wheel out away from machine 2 Rotate knob and lockout to align lockout with detent in end of axle Release knob 3 Wheel should turn freely on axle Handlebar height Adjustment Adjust handlebar height The ideal height of ...

Page 12: ...ON ADJUSTMENT Proper belt tension is critical to good performance After 1 2 hour of operation all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch Thereafter check tension after every 2 hours of operation To increase belt tension 1 Loosen upper jam nut Turn nut up cable in 1 8 increments 2 Tighten lower jam nut 3 Check adjustment This procedure can be repeated until conduit adjustment bolts a...

Page 13: ... sudden lurches If weeds tall grasses vines or other materials clog or jam the tines reverse the tiller to unwind vegetation Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam or you strike a foreign object With drive control levers in neutral position push throttle control to stop position to stop the engine Disengage the spark plug wire When tines have stopped remove foreign objects a...

Page 14: ... 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 Change forward reverse belt 18 x Engine maintenance 19 x...

Page 15: ...and reverse belt guides pull belt down and away from transmission pulley install new reverse belt thread belt up from bottom place belt around transmission pulley in groove place belt under reverse belt guides gently pull engine recoil rope while forcing the belt over the edge of the engine pulley into the V groove install new forward belt place forward belt in transmission pulley groove gently pu...

Page 16: ...the fill plug opening 2 Always check oil level before starting engine Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use Check Tiller Transmission Grease Check the grease level annually To check the grease level 1 Move tiller to level ground 2 Remove grease level dipstick located between the handlebar mounts on the engine mount Correct grease level is indicated between the high and low lev...

Page 17: ...lowing engine manufacturer s instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from gumming up during extended storage period 3 While engine is still warm drain the oil from the engine Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade 4 Clean external surfaces engine and cooling fan 5 Remove spark plug pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug hole 6 Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to dis...

Page 18: ...en tilling machine jumps or lurches forward Tines turn wheels do not turn Tines turn wheels turn tiller does not move Add gas to gas tank Connect spark plug wire to spark plug Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start Clean or replace air cleaner Drain old fuel and replace with fresh Use gas stabilizer at end of season Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark plug Drive ...

Page 19: ...al in forward operation Adjust tabs on the reverse belt guide turn engine off and allow muffler to cool disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug release drive safety control levers to neutral position remove belt guard adjust tabs of reverse belt guide while drive safety control levers are released bend metal tabs on reverse belt guide to 1 64 inch or less clearance from reverse belt ...

Page 20: ...NS and parts explosions CRT Models Page 20 800 345 6007 CRT Handlebar parts explosion 53650 2 53614 53613 53612 53620 53606 2 53607 4 503 53629 60G56 53630 2 53624 2104 4 48762 2 53632 53631 2 53679 90138 4 90139 2 53618 2 ...

Page 21: ...bar 1 ID Flangeless 2 53632 Nut Push 1 4 1 53650 Lever Control Rear Tine 2 53679 Handlebar Weldment 1 60G56 Nut Bi Way Lock 5 16 18 1 90139 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 2 91038 Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 Serrated Flange 4 PART DESCRIPTION QTY 300500 Grommet 1 2 ID 1 300501 Nut Wing M5 x 8 2 300502 Screw Thumb M5 x 8 2 300503 Wiring Harness not shown 1 46122 Battery 12 Volt 7 Amp 1 46140 Switch Key 1 4656 Battery Box 1 ...

Page 22: ...53698 53699 8931 2 8905F 2 1439 2 1103C 2 1103B 2 8932 2 1103A 2 1710 2 1500CRT2 1500CRT3 53698 1507 1514 1515 48406 53655 1516 3 740 804 803 504 802 727A 730 509 2 53581 1501 4 69170 394 1501 2 1511 3 1508 1507 2001 2 1900LCRT 719 2 2104 2 1103 2 1501 504 2 417 2 1504 2 1900RCRT 53699 Model 5155 6065VE 1105 ...

Page 23: ...il Drive Shaft 1 1516 Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 3 1710 External Snap Ring 2 1900LCRT Left Tine Set 1 1900RCRT Right Tine Set 4 2001 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 2 2104 Nut Bi Way Lock 3 8 16 2 PART DESCRIPTION QTY 394 Tail Mount Depth Regulator 1 417 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 2 HH GR5 2 48406 Black Knob 5 16 18 1 504 Lock Washer Spring 5 16 3 509 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 2 2 53581 Hood Assembly w Side Shields 1 53655 Drag Weldment ...

Page 24: ...ION 53413 1501 4 53623 810 504 2 WF516 743 803 731 804 741 742 53616 60G56 5 WF38 2 2104 2 53648 1501 4 60G56 4 53638 53649 1423 4 WF516 4 60501 60365E 501H 2104 1408 WF38 2 739 53682 48144B 53622 WF516 802 2 504 2 1407 2 1501 53633 2104 1408 WF38 2 48144B 1416 1418 53696B 53617 53637 WF516 504 810 WF516 ...

Page 25: ...Block 1 53617 Forward Arm 1 53622 Cable Pull Weldment 1 53623 Motor Mount 1 53633 Belt Guide 1 53637 Forward Arm Bushing 1 53638 Plastic Push in Rivet 1 PART DESCRIPTION QTY 53648 Bumper Guard 5155 6065VE R5055H 1 53649 Belt Guard 1 53682 Reverse Tine Weldment 1 60501 Engine 6 hp Briggs Stratton 1 60565E Engine 6 5 hp Electric Viper 6065VE 1 60G56 Nut Bi Way Lock 5 16 18 9 731 Two Groove Pulley 3 ...

Page 26: ...E 1 1701 Key 1 4 x 1 2 1702 Gear Worm Brass 61 Tooth Wheel Shaft 1 1703 Shim Set Axle Spacer Kit 4 1704 Bushing 4 1705 Shim 1 375 OD x 062 thick as required 4 1706 Shim 1 375 OD x 030 thick as required 2 part Description QTY 1801 Tine Shaft 1 1803C Gear Worm Brass 30 Tooth LH Tiller Shaft 1 1804 Spacer 1 250 x 1 000 x 062 thick 4 1805 Shim Set Bearing Cap 2 1806 Shim 1 750 OD x 062 thick as requir...

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