Earthquake 3200 User Manual

Front Tine RototillerOperator’s ManualIncludes Models3100, 3200, 3365Badger SeriesOperating PositionOM3100Rev. 01/28/04© Copyright 2004 Ardisam, Inc.A

10ARDISAMUNPACKING AND ASSEMBLYINSTALL THE DEPTH REGULATORLEVER1. Install the depth regulator lever through hole in bracketfrom the bottom up with cur

11ARDISAMCONTROLSDRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVEREngage tines into forward, releasing returns machine toneutral.Pulling down on drive safety control lever e

12ARDISAMDEPTH REGULATOR LEVERTilling depth is controlled by the height of the depthregulator lever.To adjust tilling depth.1. Remove detent pin.2. Ra

13ARDISAMSTART-UPThe controls required to start and run the rototiller arelocated on the engine and are marked "Choke" and"Throttle&quo

14ARDISAMTILLING1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at atime, testing tiller op

15ARDISAMNORMAL CARESCHEDULEYour rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry's leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment topr

16ARDISAMChange Forward Belt1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.3. Remove belt guard.✮ remove

17ARDISAMEngine is shipped from factory without oil. Youmust add engine oil before starting engine.NORMAL CAREEngine MaintenanceRefer to the engine ma

18ARDISAMPREPARE FOR STORAGEFollow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage.Read your engine manual for detailed instructions onpreparing th

19ARDISAMTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEWhile normal care and routine maintenance will extendthe life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use mayeventuall

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20ARDISAMRev-012804PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.504 Lockwasher-Spring, 5/16” ...

21ARDISAMRev-0128043100/3200/3365 Motor Mount & Hood AssemblyPART # DESCRIPTION QTY.60G56 Nut-Biway Lock, 5/16-18 ...

22ARDISAMRev-0128043100/3200/3365 Tine & 1” Shaft AssemblyPART # DESCRIPTION QTY.60G56 Nut-Biway Lock, 5/16-18 ...4417

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3ARDISAMMODEL IDENTIFICATIONMODEL IDENTIFICATION ... 3WARRANTY ...

4ARDISAMWARRANTYThank You . . .for purchasing an Earthquake® Badger™ front tine rototiller. We guarantee that this front tine rototillerconforms to ap

5ARDISAMSAFETY RULESOWNER'S RESPONSIBILITYSafe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner'sresponsibility.1. Read and follow all safet

6ARDISAMSAFETY RULESOPERATION• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, andhoods in place.• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotatingp

7ARDISAMSAFETY RULESSAFETY DECALSThis rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expe

8ARDISAMFEATURESdrive safety control leverforward cablebelt guardThe advantage of the EARTHQUAKE BADGER gear drive rototiller over other front tinet

9ARDISAMUNPACKING AND ASSEMBLYUNPACK TILLER1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly.2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains:6- 5/16-18