Operator's Manual
CRT Models 5040 and 6040E
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intRoduCtion
thAnk You . . .
for purchasing an Earthquake® counter rotating rear-tine rototiller from Ardisam, Inc., and congratulations on
your investment in quality. We have worked to ensure that this rear-tine rototiller meets the highest standards
for usability and durability. With proper care, your rototiller will provide many years of service. Please take the
time to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your rototiller. This manual
should be considered a permanent part of your rototiller. Due to continuous efforts to perfect our product, certain
procedures and specifications are subject to change without notice.
ContEntS
Registration & Warranty ..............................................................................................2
Safety .............................................................................................................................3-6
Unpacking & Assembly ...............................................................................................7
Features ............................................................................................................................8
Operation ...................................................................................................................9-14
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................15-18
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................19-20
Parts ...........................................................................................................................21-27
This Instruction Book may contain information for more than one model. Read and keep this book for future
reference. This book contains important information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTE-
NANCE. The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This informa-
tion includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES. This information
must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed.
Earthquake reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time with-
out prior notice. Because of continual product development, your product may differ slightly from that
illustrated in the manual.
