ARDISAM
3
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
MODEL IDENTIFICATION ...........................................
3
WARRANTY .................................................................
4
SAFETY RULES .........................................................
5
Owner's Responsibility .............................................. 5
General ..................................................................... 5
Preparation ............................................................... 5
Operation .................................................................. 6
Maintenance & Storage ............................................ 6
Safety Decals ........................................................... 7
FEATURES ..................................................................
8
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ....................................
9
Unpack Tiller ............................................................. 9
Attach Handlebar To Tiller .......................................... 9
Install The Drag Bar ................................................ 10
Fill Engine Crankcase ............................................. 10
CONTROLS ...............................................................
11
Drive Safety Control Levers .................................... 11
Reverse Handle ...................................................... 11
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................
12
Wheel Lockpins ...................................................... 12
Handlebar Height Adjustment .................................. 12
Depth Regulator Lever ............................................ 13
Belt Tension Adjustment ......................................... 13
OPERATION ..............................................................
14
Pre-Start Inspection ................................................ 14
Start-up .................................................................. 14
Shutting Down ........................................................ 15
Tilling ...................................................................... 15
TIPS ..........................................................................
16
Tilling Tips .............................................................. 16
Cultivating Tips ....................................................... 16
NORMAL CARE ........................................................
17
Schedule ................................................................ 17
Servicing The Rototiller ...................................... 18-21
STORAGE ..................................................................
22
Prepare For Storage ................................................ 22
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR .........................
23
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................ 23-24
Notes ...................................................................... 25
Parts Listings ................................................... 26-35
You must read, understand and comply with all
safety and operating instructions 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
chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
ROTOTILLER REFERENCE DATA
Model Description/Number
M/N (Manufacturer's Number)
S/N (Serial Number)
Dealer Name
Date Purchased
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Engine Make/Model
Engine ID/Serial Number
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Record your model number, manufacturer number and
serial number in the space provided for easy reference.
The model and manufacturer numbers can be found on
the unit I.D. plate. Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual
for location of engine serial number.
If you have a service problem requiring special
assistance, contact a local dealer for help.
WARNING
WARNING
