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CRT Rototiller

Operator’s Manual

Includes Model

5055

OM5055

Rev. 2/4/04

© 

Copyright 2004 Ardisam, Inc.

All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

Summary of Contents for CRT series

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: ...uctions 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...

Page 4: ...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...

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 p...

Page 6: ...ormally 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 b...

Page 7: ...formation 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...

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: ...t 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 th...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...rol 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...

Page 12: ...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 handleba...

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...

Page 14: ...osition 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 t...

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 kee...

Page 16: ...all 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 dri...

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...

Page 18: ...ttle 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...

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 p...

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 bef...

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 lev...

Page 22: ...lug 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...

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 s...

Page 24: ...rance 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 spar...

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

Page 27: ...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 D...

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

Page 29: ...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...

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...

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

Page 33: ...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...

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

Page 35: ...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 A...

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