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CRT Rototiller

Operator’s Manual

Includes Model

5055

OM5055

Rev. 2/4/04

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Copyright 2004 Ardisam, Inc.

All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

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Summary of Contents for CRT 5055

Page 1: ...CRT Rototiller Operator s Manual Includes Model 5055 OM5055 Rev 2 4 04 Copyright 2004 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA ...

Page 2: ...2 ARDISAM ...

Page 3: ...ructions in this manual before attempting to setup and operate your rototiller Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control serious personal injury to you and or bystanders and risk of equipment and property damage The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed Engine exhaust from this product contains ...

Page 4: ...l repairs made under warranty must have prior approval from Ardisam Inc 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 manuf...

Page 5: ... 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 cables or pipes Do not operate the tiller in soil with large r...

Page 6: ...normally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use...

Page 7: ...nformation while you are operating the unit These important safety 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 and if you have any questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions reread the complete safety i...

Page 8: ...8 ARDISAM FEATURES ALL CRT MODELS drive safety control lever drag bar forward cable detent pin reverse cable recoil start serial number plate wheel lockpin R R belt guard ...

Page 9: ...ut open end of carton and remove machine by a Removing lockpins on wheels b Roll tiller from carton The right and left sides of your rototiller are determined from the operating position as you face the direction of forward travel ATTACH HANDLEBAR TO TILLER 1 Place handlebar stems on outside of transmission cover and align lower holes 2 Insert one 3 8 16 x 1 bolt for each side in lower holes 3 Sta...

Page 10: ...r lowered DRAG BAR PROPERLY INSTALLED drag bar linkage drag bar depth regulator lever bottom hole of depth regulator lever REAR FRONT detent pin hole UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 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 g...

Page 11: ...trol levers disengages the wheels and brings the tiller to a complete stop It is now in the neutral position Drive Safety Control Levers Engaged reverse handle This information is provided here only to introduce the controls DO NOT START THE ENGINEAT THIS TIME Starting and operating instructions are given on page 12 Please read this section and all operating and safety instructions before starting...

Page 12: ...e wheel position axle hole only ADJUSTMENTS HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Adjust handlebar height The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator height and the depth of tilling To adjust handlebar height 1 Unscrew nuts and remove top bolt on each side until handlebar moves freely up and down 2 Align handlebar to desired hole on the transmission cover 3 Install bolts and nuts Retighten height...

Page 13: ...epth Regulator Lever Down Shallower tilling Place the detent pin in the top hole of the depth regulator lever for shallowest tilling Depth Regulator Lever Up Deeper tilling Place the detent pin in the bottom hole of the depth regulator lever for deepest tilling BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper belt tension is critical to good performance After 1 2 hour of operation all cables may have to be adjusted...

Page 14: ...position before starting engine Tines should clear the ground ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE START UP The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located on the engine and are marked Choke and Throttle A more detailed description of engine operation and all related precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manufac...

Page 15: ... adjusting the depth regulator lever Practice operating the controls and tiller with tines out of ground before beginning to till It is important that you know how to use the tiller properly how to keep control at all times how to stop the tines and wheels from turning and how to stop the engine if necessary If you do not know how to do these things read the Controls Adjustments and Safety section...

Page 16: ...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 push throttle control to stop position to stop the engine Disengage the spark plug wire When tines have stopped remove foreign objects and check for damage CULTIVATING TI...

Page 17: ... Change oil after first 5 8 hours of use then after every 50 hours or every season Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures n o i t a r e p O e c n a n e t n i a M e g a P e s U h c a E e r o f e B r o s r h 0 5 n o s a e S y r e v E n o i s n e t t l e b e s r e v e r d r a w r o f k c e h C 8 1 X t l e b e s r e v e r d r a w r o f e g n a h C 9 1 X e c n...

Page 18: ...ittle belt tension will cause premature belt failure To check and adjust the forward belt tension 1 Turn off engine Engine must be cool 2 Remove and secure spark plug wire from spark plug 3 With drive safety control levers in neutral position measure length of spring when compressed 4 Pull down on drive safety control levers and remeasure length of spring when stretched out Ideal length would be 1...

Page 19: ... 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 place belt around transmission pulley in groove place belt under reverse belt guides gently pull en...

Page 20: ... 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 ...

Page 21: ... Tip the tiller back to a level position 6 Replace spark plug wire When replacing grease the tiller transmission holds 18 22 ounces DO NOT OVERFILL 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 in the front transmission cover Correct grease level is indicat...

Page 22: ...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 safety instructions and storage precautions in this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes Remember gasoline fum...

Page 23: ... 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 safety control levers mu...

Page 24: ...arance between belt guide and belt replace belt guard and spark plug wire 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 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 ...

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Page 26: ...26 ARDISAM 5055 Handlebar Assembly ...

Page 27: ...t 5 16 2102 4 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 Grade 5 2104 4 Nut Hex 3 8 16 53530 1 Spring Bee Hive Forward Cable Adjust 53572B 1 Drive Control Lever 53575 1 Bracket Drive Control Lever Right 53575A 1 Bracket Drive Control Lever Left 53588 1 Reverse Handle 53604 4 Cap Screw Button Hd 10 24 x 3 8 53606 6 Nut Nyloc 10 53607 4 Nut Jam 5 16 24 53608 1 Reverse Link 53630 2 Cable Assembly 53631 2 Handle Grip No ...

Page 28: ...28 ARDISAM 5055 Tines Hood Assembly ...

Page 29: ...r Spring 5 16 509 2 Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 1 2 719 2 Lockwasher Spring 3 8 1501 2 Bolt Hex Flange Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 1900LCRT 1 Tine Set Left Side Comlete Assembly 1900RCRT 1 Tine Set Right Side Comlete Assembly 2001 2 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 2102 1 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 16 x 1 Grade 5 2104 3 Locknut Hex 3 8 16 50600 1 Drag Bar Lower 50601 1 Linkage Lower Drag Bar 53581 1 Hood Tiller w Side Shields w o...

Page 30: ...30 ARDISAM 5055 Motor Mount Assembly ...

Page 31: ... OD Engine Pulley 804 2 Key 3 16 x 1 805 1 Washer Flat 11 16 ID Transmission Pulley 1101A 1 Wheel TireAssembly Left Side 1102A 1 Wheel TireAssembly Right Side 1103 2 Lockpin 1407 2 Spring IdlerArm 1408 2 Pulley Forward Reverse Idler 1410 1 IdlerArm Forward 1416 2 Link Pin Forward Reverse 1418 2 Cotter Pin 1501 7 Bolt Hex Flange Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 Grade 5 2104 2 Nut Bi Way Lock 3 8 16 8655 4 Bolt H...

Page 32: ...32 ARDISAM 5055 Transmission Assembly ...

Page 33: ...6 18 x 3 4 Grade 5 1504 2 Gasket Tiller Housing Transmission Cover 1506 4 Seal Tiller Housing 1507 2 Gasket Front Rear Bearing Cap 1508 1 Cap Rear Bearing 1511 3 Bolt Hex Flange Hd 1 4 20 x 7 8 1514 1 Cap Front Bearing 1515 1 Oil Seal Drive Shaft 1516 3 Bolt Hex Flange Hd 1 4 20 x 3 4 1517 1 Kit Oil Seal Gasket Includes two 1504 four 1506 two 1507 one 1515 1690 1 Transmission Lube 00 1 Qt 53413 1 ...

Page 34: ...34 ARDISAM 5055 Wheel Tiller Shaft Assembly ...

Page 35: ...h Wheel Shaft 1703 4 Shim Set Axle Spacer Kit 1704 4 Bushing 1705 4 Shim 1 375 OD x 062 thick as req d 1706 2 Shim 1 375 OD x 030 thick as req d 1710 2 Snap Ring Retainer External 1801 1 Tiller Shaft Assembly 1803C 1 Gear Worm Brass 30 Tooth LH Tiller Shaft 1804 4 Spacer 1 250 x 1 000 x 062 thick 1805 2 Shim Set Bearing Cap 1806 6 Shim 1 750 OD x 062 thick as req d 1807 2 Shim 1 750 OD x 030 thick...

Page 36: ...Ardisam Inc 1690 Elm Street Cumberland Wisconsin 54829 715 822 2415 Fax 715 822 4180 1 800 345 6007 www ardisam com ...

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