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6014v CRT ROTOTILLER 

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

om6014

Rev. 7/13/09

© 2009 Ardisam, Inc.

All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

6014v

vIPER ENgINE

196 CC

Summary of Contents for 6014V CRT

Page 1: ...ARDISAM com GetEarthquake com 6014v CRT ROTOTILLER OPERATOR S MANUAL om6014 Rev 7 13 09 2009 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 6014v viper engine 196 CC ...

Page 2: ...s effort to perfect our product certain procedures and specifications are subject to change without notice Congratulations on your investment in quality CONTENTS Registration 2 Safety 3 5 Unpacking Assembly 6 Features 7 Operation 8 13 Maintenance 14 17 Troubleshooting 18 19 Parts 20 26 Warranty Back Page REGISTRATION Record your model number and serial number in the space provided for easy referen...

Page 3: ... to operate the tiller 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 ...

Page 4: ...burn may result If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally 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 deadly 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 wh...

Page 5: ... 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 If you have any questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions reread the complete safety instruction text on the p...

Page 6: ...h bolt 4 Insert one 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 bolt for each side in upper holes Put 3 8 flat washers on to bolts 5 Start 3 8 16 nuts on each bolt 6 Tighten all 3 8 16 nuts 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 ...

Page 7: ...or INSTRUCTIONS and parts CRT Models 6014V Page GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 Features forward drive safety control lever detent pin forward cable recoil start wheel lock pin belt guard depth regulator lever ...

Page 8: ...ng rope 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 ...

Page 9: ...heels 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 tin...

Page 10: ...ler to a complete stop ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING ANY CONTROLS WARNING CAUTION This information is provided here only to introduce the controls DO NOT START THE ENGINE ATTHISTIME Starting and operating instructions are given on page 8 Please read this section and all operating and safety instructions before startingyour tiller As a safety precaution the drive safety control lever will n...

Page 11: ...NOTE Always have both wheel lock pins in or out Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locked To place wheels in free wheel position 1 Remove lock pin Slide wheel inward toward machine 2 Insert pin in axle only 3 Wheel should turn freely on axle Wheel lock pin in free wheel position axle hole only Never start engine or operate tiller with wheels in free wheel position The free wheel position is...

Page 12: ... 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 SEE FIGURE 5 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 are full...

Page 13: ...for shallower tilling Hold firmly to the handlebars to control sudden lurches Immediately release the drive control lever if the tines jam or you strike a foreign object With drive control lever 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 and check for damage Cultivating Tips If you plan ...

Page 14: ...ent to provide you 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 x...

Page 15: ... engine pulley pull the forward belt down and out of the way install new forward belt place forward belt in transmission pulley groove gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley while forcing the forward belt into the V groove 4 Re attach belt guard 5 Attach spark plug wire Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual provided in the parts packet CAUTION Temperature of muffl...

Page 16: ...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 see figure 7 3 Re...

Page 17: ...following 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 ...

Page 18: ...hen 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: ...om spark plug remove belt guard pull down on drive safety control lever manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1 16 inch or less clearance between belt guide and belt replace belt guard and spark plug wire Excessive heat build up in transmission tine area during tilling Remove vegetation by following instructions in Clean Tine Axle Shaft of Normal Care section FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 20: ...OPERATor INSTRUCTIONS and parts CRT Models 6014V Page 20 GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 CRT Handlebar parts 2 3 1 4 10 8 7 6 5 ...

Page 21: ...TION QTY 1 3262 Deadman Front Tine Weldment 1 2 53613 Link 9 1 2 Long 1 3 53606 Nut 10 24 Hex ZN 1 4 53620 Spring Compression Forward Arm RT 1 5 53607 Nut 5 16 24 Hex Jam 2 6 53630 Cable Rear Tine 39 Sheath 1 7 3170 Nut Push 3 8 w safety washer zn 1 8 31313 WELDMENT HANDLE BAR LOOP REAR TINE 1 9 2001 BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 3 4 HH GR5 ZN 4 ...

Page 22: ...nd parts CRT Models 6014V Page 22 GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 CRT Motor Mount PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 13 15 10 12 14a 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 29 31 32 34 36 33 35 37 38 3 1 2 3 21 19 3 19 17 15 14b 2 3 ...

Page 23: ...orz 1 14b 3364 key 1 15 1501 bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 sfhh gr5 zn 13 16 53618 clip belt guard tillers 12 05 2 17 8655 bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 hh 4 18 31306 tab belt guard support small reartine 1 19 60G5NY nut 5 16 18 nyloc 10 20 482508 bolt 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 hhcs gr5 blk zn 1 21 48261B washer 1 4 blk znc 6 22 53633 guide belt rear tine 12 05 1 23 67538 nut 1 4 20 hnylk zn 5 24 48240 bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 hhcs ...

Page 24: ...OPERATor INSTRUCTIONS and parts CRT Models 6014V Page 24 GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 CRT Tines Hood parts 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7a 8 9 10 15 16 17 14 13 12 11 18 4 8 4 7a 11 7b 2 ...

Page 25: ... 1 7a 2001 bolt 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 hh gr5 zn 6 7b 3364 key 1 8 1900LCRT assembly bolt together tine set left 1 1900RCRT assembly bolt together tine set Right 1 9 719 washer 3 8 spring lock zinc 2 10 2104 nut 3 8 16 hlkbw zn 3 11 31307 tire solid w wheel dual direction 2 12 48406 knob 5 15 18 black five star 1 13 53655 weldment drag stake crt tiller 12 05 1 14 1103 lock pin 5 16 x 1 3 4 lynch pin 1010 ...

Page 26: ...ing Tappered Roller 2 6 1500P606 Shaft Drive CRT 1 7 1500P107 Bushing Tine Wheel Shaft 4 8 1500P108 Shim Tine Wheel Shaft 8 9 1500P109 Ring Retainer Internal 4 10 1500P110 Seal Grease Tine Wheel Shaft 4 12 1500P512 Gear Worm Tine CRT 1 REF NO part Description QTY 13 1500P113 Key Woodruff 2 14 1500P114 Shaft Tine 1 15 1500P615 Housing Transmission 1 16 1500P116 Ring Retainer External 2 17 1500P517 ...

Page 27: ... a return material authorization number RMA All items must be shipped prepaid Ardisam Inc will at no charge repair or replace at their discretion any defective part which falls under the conditions stated above Ardisam retains the right to change models specifications and price without notice This product if used as intended will give you years of trouble free service We hope you will enjoy the qu...

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