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Owner’s Manual

VERSA COMPACT TILLER AND CULTIVATOR 

Owner’s Manual

VERSA COMPACT TILLER AND CULTIVATOR 

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www.GetEarthquake.com 

or Call 

800-345-6007 

M-F 8-5 CST

Get parts online at  

www.GetEarthquake.com 

or Call 

800-345-6007 

M-F 8-5 CST

BOLT IDENTIFICATION CHART

Bolts shown are for size reference only. Extra hardware may be 

included in the parts bag. 

(A) 

M8 x 40 MM Bolt 

Qty 2

(B) 

M8 x 40 MM Flange Bolt 

Qty 4

(C) 

M10 x 45 MM Bolt 

Qty 2

(D) 

M6 x 35 MM Flange Bolt 

Qty 4

(E) 

M5 x 12 MM Flange Bolt 

Qty 4

(G) 

M10 Spring Lock Washer 

Qty 2

(H) 

M8 Nut 

Qty 6

(I) 

M10 Nut 

Qty 2

(J) 

M6 Nut 

Qty 4

(F) 

M8 X 25 MM Washer 

Qty 6

(K) 

Lock Pin 

Qty 1

(L) 

Tine Shaft Sleeve 

Qty 2

13 MM Wrenches - Qty 2

15 MM Wrenches - Qty 2

10 MM Wrench - Qty 1

8 MM Wrench - Qty 1

(A) 

M8 x 40 MM Bolt 

Qty 2

(B) 

M8 x 40 MM Flange Bolt 

Qty 4

(C) 

M10 x 45 MM Bolt 

Qty 2

(D) 

M6 x 35 MM Flange Bolt 

Qty 4

(E) 

M5 x 12 MM Flange Bolt 

Qty 4

(G) 

M10 Spring Lock Washer 

Qty 2

(H) 

M8 Nut 

Qty 6

(I) 

M10 Nut 

Qty 2

(J) 

M6 Nut 

Qty 4

(F) 

M8 X 25 MM Washer 

Qty 6

(K) 

Lock Pin 

Qty 1

(L) 

Tine Shaft Sleeve 

Qty 2

13 MM Wrenches - Qty 2

15 MM Wrenches - Qty 2

10 MM Wrench - Qty 1

8 MM Wrench - Qty 1

TOOLS NEEDED - NOT INCLUDED

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your product from Earthquake®. We have worked to ensure that this product meets the highest stan-

dards for usability and durability. With proper care, your purchase will provide many years of service. 

Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Earthquake® reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product 

and this document at any time without prior notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. 

Some assembly may be required. 

Read and keep this manual for future reference. This manual contains important information regarding safety, assembly, operation 

and maintenance. The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes 

the manual, the replacement parts and the warranties. This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws 

are followed. All persons to whom rent/loan this unit must have access to and understand this information. This manual should 

remain with the product even if it is resold. 

CONTENTS

Introduction/Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Bolt Identification Chart ................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Warnings and Safety Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4-8
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10-15
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16-19
Maintenance and Storage ...................................................................................................................................................................................................19-22

Troubleshooting and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................................................................23

STOP! ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY BEFORE USE

All products must be registered

 within 30 days

 from the date of purchase in order to be covered under  

warranty. For more information regarding Warranty and Registration please review the Warranty and Regis-

tration terms and conditions expressed in the warranty insert. 

REGISTRATION AND SERVICE

Record the product 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 Ardisam within 30 days of pur-

chase.  You can register your warranty online by visiting www.

GetEarthquake.com, or by mailing it to: Ardisam, 1160 8th 

Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829.  You may also call our Custom-

er Service department at (800) 345-6007 Mondays through 

Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Serial 

Number 

Decal

Summary of Contents for VERSA Series

Page 1: ...OIL RATIO 50 1 Get parts or technical assistance online at www GetEarthquake com or call 800 345 6007 2018 Ardisam All Rights Reserved P N 31585 REV 1 05 31 2018 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMP...

Page 2: ...Due to continuous product improvements product images may not be exact Some assembly may be required Read and keep this manual for future reference This manual contains important information regarding...

Page 3: ...this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to operate...

Page 4: ...JURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF ENGINE IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR THE ENGINE OR PRODUCT YOU MUST ALWAYS PUT THE ON OFF SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION Carefully inspect the ar...

Page 5: ...d the complete safety instruction text in this manu al For additional questions call Earthquake Customer Service HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS A Warning B Avoid Injury From Rotating Tines C Read Owner s...

Page 6: ...t zip ties to remove handlebars FIGURE 4 FOR MODELS 25780 29241 Remove drag stake from tiller assembly by removing the lock pin and setting both aside DRAG STAKE LOCK PIN FIGURE 5 FOR MODELS 20015 247...

Page 7: ...with two 13mm wrenches Repeat for other side C G I L H F A Check that arrows are pointing in the direction of forward rotation and slide left tine set over tine shaft sleeve align mounting holes with...

Page 8: ...oles with lower handlebar assembly mount holes at one of two height positions Secure right handlebar with two M8 x 40 mm Hex Flange Bolts two M8 x 25 mm Flat Washers and Two M8 Nylock Nuts and hand ti...

Page 9: ...2 hour of operation all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch Thereafter check tension after every 10 hours of operation Proper tension is achieved when the beehive spring extends 1 8...

Page 10: ...in the engine manufacturer s manual that accompanies each tiller COLD STARTS 1 Turn the ON OFF switch to the ON position 2 Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position 3 Move throttle lever to half way bet...

Page 11: ...CONTROL LEVER DISENGAGED FORWARD CABLE DRIVE BELT P N 20343 1 8 1 4 STRETCH DANGER DO NOT STORE TILLER IN AN UNVENTILATED AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH FLAME SPARKS PILOT LIGHTS OR AN IGNITED OBJEC...

Page 12: ...itch must be turned ON and engine choked for a cold start Engine runs rough floods during operation Clean or replace air cleaner Engine is hard to start Drain old fuel and replace with fresh Use gas s...

Page 13: ...ARDISAM INC 1160 Eighth Avenue PO Box 755 Cumberland WI 54829 Phone 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2124 www GetEarthquake com...

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