ardisam tiller

GARDEN STARModel 5020D

Operator’s ManualManufactured by

ARDISAM, INC.MOWERS ★ POWER AUGERS ★ ROTOTILLERS ★

1360 1st Avenue; P.O. Box 666 Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

(715) 822-2415 Fax (715) 822-4180

1-800-3456-007

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WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION

Thank You . . .for purchasing an Ardisam, Inc. GARDEN STAR rototiller. We guarantee that this rototiller conforms to

applicable North American safety standards, and have worked to ensure that it will meet your exacting

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

Please take time to read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your rototiller correctly.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual should be considered a

permanent part of your rototiller. Congratulations on your investment in quality.

TWO YEARLIMITED WARRANTY

The Ardisam, Inc., Manufacturing Company warrants thisGARDEN STAR rototiller to be free from defects in materialor workmanship. Conditions of this warranty include:

What is covered under warranty:For the first year from the date of purchase, Ardisam willfurnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect causedby faulty material or workmanship. During the second yearof ownership, Ardisam will furnish 100% of the parts tocorrect any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.All repairs made under warranty must have prior approvalfrom Ardisam, Inc. Belts, batteries, tines, shear bolts andtires, due to the nature of their function, are subject to normalwear and tear and are covered only during the first year ofthe warranty period. Any unit used in a commercialapplication is covered for a period of 90 days after purchase.The engine is covered under a separate warranty issuedby the engine manufacturer as stated in the engine manual.

What is not covered under warranty:This warranty applies only to products which have not beenrepaired or altered outside our factory. It covers only defectsresulting from normal use, and does not cover defectsarising from misuse, alteration, negligence, or accident. Thiswarranty applies only to the original purchaser, and is nottransferrable.

This warranty supersedes all other warranties eitherexpressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilitieson our part. Ardisam, Inc., does not assume, and doesnot authorize any other person to assume for us, anyliability in connection with the sale of our products. Thisguarantee is void unless the warranty card is properlyfilled out and returned to Ardisam, Inc., Cumberland,Wisconsin, within two weeks of the purchase date.

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1360 1st Avenue; P.O. Box 666Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

(715) 822-2415 Fax (715) 822-4180

1-800-3456-007

You must read, understand and comply with all safetyand operating instructions in this manual beforeattempting to setup and operate this equipment.

Failure to comply with all safety and operatinginstructions can result in loss of machine control, seriouspersonal injury to you and/or bystanders, and risk ofequipment and property damage. The triangle in thetext signifies important cautions or warnings which mustbe followed.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGEngine exhaust from this product contains chemicalsknown, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birthdefects, or other reproductive harm.

CAUTION

CAUTION

For easy reference, please record theinformation on the chart below.

The Rototiller Reference Data can be found on anidentification tag located on the engine mount. (Refer tothe engine manual for location of engine information andserial number.)

ROTOTILLER REFERENCE DATA

Model Description/Number

M/N (Manufacturer's Number) S/N (Serial Number)

Dealer Name Date Purchased

ENGINE REFERENCE DATA

Engine Make/Model Engine ID/Serial Number

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TABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY AND REGISTRATION...................................................................................................... 2TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 3OPERATION SAFETY .......................................................................................................................... 4-5

Owner's Responsibility ................................................................................................................. 4Cautions and Important Notes ..................................................................................................... 4Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... 4-5

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................. 6-14Unpack Tiller ................................................................................................................................. 7-8Registration Form ......................................................................................................................... 8Install the Drag Stake ................................................................................................................... 9Attach Throttle Lever and Cable Assembly to Handlebar ............................................................. 9-10Attach Handlebar to Tiller ............................................................................................................. 10-11Attach Throttle Cable and Control ................................................................................................ 11-12Adjust Throttle Control Autochoke and Kill Functions .................................................................. 12Attach Shift Lever Rod ................................................................................................................. 13Fill Engine Crankcase .................................................................................................................. 13-14

CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ...................................................................................................... 15-18Wheel Lockout Butterflies............................................................................................................. 15Shift Lever Rod ............................................................................................................................. 16Forward Belt Position ................................................................................................................... 16-17Drag Stake ................................................................................................................................... 17T-clamp ......................................................................................................................................... 18Throttle Control ............................................................................................................................ 18

OPERATION AND TILLING TIPS ......................................................................................................... 19-21Check Oil and Gas Levels ............................................................................................................ 19Check Position of Wheels and Wheel Lockout Butterflies and Wheel Lockpins ........................... 19Check Drag Stake Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 19Start the Engine ........................................................................................................................... 20Tilling ............................................................................................................................................ 20Turning ......................................................................................................................................... 21Tilling Tips .................................................................................................................................... 21Cultivating Tips ............................................................................................................................. 21

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ......................................................................................................... 22-27Check Forward Belt Tension ......................................................................................................... 22Check Reverse Belt/Change Reverse Belt ................................................................................... 23Engine Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 24Check Tiller Transmission Grease ................................................................................................ 24-25Periodic Cleaning of the Tine Axle Shaft ...................................................................................... 25Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 25-26Check Tire Pressure ..................................................................................................................... 26Throttle Adjustment ...................................................................................................................... 26Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule ..................................................................................... 27

SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, & REPAIR ...................................................................................... 28-36Service Information ...................................................................................................................... 28Ordering Repair Parts .................................................................................................................. 28Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 29-30Repair Parts ................................................................................................................................. 31-38

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................. 39ACCESSORIES & OTHER PRODUCTS ........................................................................................back cover

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OPERATION SAFETY

Section Checklist ❑ Owner's Responsibility

❑ Cautions and Important Notes

❑ Important Safety Instructions

Accurate assembly, safe and effective use of the rototiller is theowner's responsibility.

1. Read and follow all safety instructions.

2. Carefully follow all assembly instructions.

3. Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule included.

4. Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all controlsand safety precautions.

❒❒❒❒❒ Owner's Responsibility

Two symbols which draw attention to information of specialimportance appear throughout this manual. These comments range inimportance from helpful hints to warnings about risk of personalinjury. Please take the time to read and understand them.

❒❒❒❒❒ Cautions and ImportantNotes

Please read this section carefully. Operate the tiller according tothe safety instructions and recommendations outlined here andinserted throughout the text. Make sure anyone who uses the tillerhas read the instructions and is familiar with the controls.

General

• CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALLINSTRUCTIONS.

• Be familiar with all controls before operating the tiller. Practiceusing the controls without the wheels and tines engaged. Yourtiller is equipped with a safety device that enables you to stop thewheels and tines quickly in an emergency. Learn how the shiftlever rod works and how to control the tiller at all times.

• Never allow children to operate the tiller. Keep small childrenaway from the area being tilled. Do not allow adults to operatethe tiller without proper instruction.

❒❒❒❒❒ Important SafetyInstructions

Provides helpful informationfor proper assembly,operation, or maintenance ofyour rototiller.

Indicates a situation which maycause personal injury or damageto the rototiller or property. Itmeans - attention! Become alert!Your safety is involved.

IMPORTANT

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Preparation• Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear sturdy

footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers, or open shoes, and neveroperate the tiller in bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing thatmight get caught in moving parts.

• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled. Do not till aboveunderground water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Donot operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and foreign objectswhich can damage the equipment.

Operation• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place.

• Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels in thefree wheel position. Make sure the wheel lockout butterflies areengaged through wheel hubs and wheel axle. The wheels act asbrakes to keep the tiller at a controlled speed. Disengage wheellockout butterflies to permit free wheeling only when engine isstopped.

• Keep feet, hands, and clothing away from rotating tines.

• Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in forward orreverse-- in forward, tines and wheels rotate when the shift leverrod is pushed forward; in reverse, tines and wheels rotate when theshift lever rod is pulled to the rear. Releasing the shift lever rod toits neutral position stops the tines and wheels.

• Be extremely cautious when operating in reverse. Take extra careto avoid slipping or falling, and to keep feet clear of tines.

• If vegetation clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to elevate thetines, and run the tiller in reverse. If this does not clean cloggedvegetation from the tines, STOP THE ENGINE ANDDISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removingvegetation by hand.

• Engine muffler may be hot from operation. Do not touch it withbare skin or a severe burn may result.

• Always stop the engine when the tiller is unattended.

• Always leave the shift lever rod in neutral when engine is notrunning.

Maintenance and storage• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect the spark plug

wire from the spark plug before performing tiller maintenance.

• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

• Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.

• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a closedbuilding where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allowthe engine to cool before storing in any building.

OPERATION SAFETY

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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

Section Checklist ❑ Unpack Tiller

❑ Complete and Return Registration Form

❑ Install the Drag Stake

❑ Attach Throttle Lever and Cable Assembly to Handlebar andConnect Cable to Engine

❑ Attach Handlebar to Tiller

❑ Attach Throttle Cable and Control

❑ Adjust Throttle Control Autochoke and Kill Functions

❑ Attach Shift Lever Rod

❑ Fill Engine Crankcase

Your rototiller comes fully assembled except for a few partswhich are described below. The following instructions willhelp you unpack your tiller and assemble and adjust the tiller'sdrag stake, throttle lever and cable assembly, handlebar, andshift lever rod. You will need a screw driver, a 1/2" and a 9/16"wrench, and a rubber mallet or wood block and hammer.

Air Cleaner

Recoil Start

Serial Number

Belt Guard

Detent Pin

Drag Stake

Wheel Lockout Butterfly

T-handle Throttle Control

Shift Lever Rod

T-clamp

The right and left sides of yourrototiller are determined fromthe operating position as youface the direction of forwardtravel.

IMPORTANT

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❒❒❒❒❒ Unpack Tiller For Model 5020D Only1. Remove handlebars and other loose parts.

Packing list:

❑ parts packet with owner's manual

❑ shift lever rod

❑ drag stake

❑ handlebars

❑ tiller

2. Cut carton open at engine end and lay endpanel flat.

Wheels are shipped in the tilling position, that is, with wheel lockoutbutterfly positioned in both the wheel hub and the axle. To roll tillerfrom carton:

3. Release both wheels to neutral as follows.

4. Pull knob away from machine. Rotate wheel lockout butterflies toneutral position by turning them 90o.

5. Wheels are now free to rotate.

6. Roll rototiller out of carton.

Wheel lockout butterflyin tilling position.

Wheel lockout butterflies must always be in thetilling position when engine is running. Theonly reason to set wheels in the free wheelposition is to move the tiller when the engineis not running. The wheels act as a brake tocontrol the travel speed of the tiller.

CAUTION

Do not try to lift the rototiller from the carton.

CAUTION


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For Model 3515D Only1. Remove handlebars and other loose parts.

Packing list:

❑ parts packet with owner's manual

❑ drag stake

❑ handlebars

❑ tiller

2. Cut carton open at engine end and lay endpanel flat.

Wheels are shipped in the tilling position, that is, with wheellockpins inserted through both the wheel hub and the axle. To rolltiller from carton:

3. Release wheels by removing wheel lockpins.

4. Slide wheels toward transmission.

5. Replace wheel lockpins in axle holes only, and lock pins. Wheelsare now free to rotate.

6. Roll rototiller out of carton.

Free Wheel Drive Position(wheel lockpin in axle hole only)

❒❒❒❒❒ Registration Form Complete and return.

Your rototiller has a serial number on the engine mount in front ofthe left wheel. Record this number and the model number in thespace provided on page 2 of this manual. You will need thesenumbers if you order parts.

Fill out and mail the registration card in your parts packet.

Warranty is valid only if your completed registration card is receivedby Ardisam, Inc., within two weeks of the purchase date.


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❒❒❒❒❒ Install the Drag Stake 1. Insert the drag stake into the top of the depth regulator bracketwith handle facing rearward.

2. Remove detent pin from parts packet.

3. Insert detent pin through depth regulator bracket and top hole ofdrag stake--tines should clear the ground.

NOTE: The drag stake is now in the transport position.

❒❒❒❒❒ Attach Throttle Lever andCable Assembly toHandlebar

1. Remove throttle lever and cable assembly, and two small slottedscrews, nuts, and lockwashers from parts packet.

2. Insert the throttle lever through the slot in the upper crossbar,aligning the holes in the lever body with the holes in the crossbar,Insert screws through the upper crossbar and throttle lever. Installlockwashers and nuts and tighten with a screwdriver.


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❒❒❒❒❒ Attach Handlebar to Tiller 1.Loosen handlebar height adjustment bracket by loosening bothbolts with a 1/2" wrench.

2.Unscrew T-clamp and both washers from handlebar assembly.

3. Remove black plastic T-handle from parts packet and place onthrottle lever. Strike T-handle with rubber mallet or place woodblock on top and strike gently with hammer until the T-handle isfirmly seated on the throttle lever.

lock washer

flat washer

3/8” bolts

lock nuts

handlebarmounting tabs transmission

cover

heightadjustmentbracket bolts

height adjustmentbracket

handlebarlower crossbar

t-clamp


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❒❒❒❒❒ Attach Throttle Cable andControl

NOTE: When installed, the engine throttle cable is routed along theright side of the handlebar and is attached to the engine.

1. Unscrew the wing nuts on the belt guard and remove the beltguard from the tiller.

2. Remove cable casing clamp and screw located beneath gas tankon right side of engine (see drawing below).

3. Insert end of throttle cable wire into top hole of engine speedcontrol (the square plastic block on the right side of the engine asshown above).

4. Replace cable casing clamp on engine with cable casing betweenthe top of the screw and top of cable clamp, but do not tightenclamp screw yet.

washers

bolts

handlebar lower crossbar

locator pin

In some engines, the cablecasing clamp may be shippedin the forward position asshown in the drawing to theright. If this is the case,reposition the clamp to thecorrect position as shown.The throttle cable must enterthe engine from the rear.

IMPORTANT

3. Attach handlebar assembly to handlebar bracket using a 9/16"wrench, and the large bolts and nuts provided in parts packet.

NOTE: Position height adjustment bracket on top of handlebarlower cross bar. Line up the locator pin on the crossbar in a hole inthe height adjustment bracket as shown.

4. Retighten both bolts on height adjustment bracket.

5. Replace T-clamp into handlebar, making sure both washers areabove the height adjustment bracket.

6. Tighten T-clamp.


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5. BEFORE tightening clamp screw:

❖ move throttle control lever to stop and hold it in that position.

❖ while holding the control lever in the stop position, pull thecasing back through the casing clamp as far as possible.

6. Tighten clamp screw.

7. Route the throttle cable casing along the right handlebar as shownon page 13. Use the two plastic cable ties provided to attach thecable to the handlebar in the places shown. Draw the ties verytight. Trim excess cable tie.

8. Replace belt guard.

❒❒❒❒❒ Adjust Throttle ControlAutochoke and KillFunctions

1. Remove air cleaner cover and filter.

2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.

3. Move throttle control all the way forward to choke position.Choke valve in carburetor should be closed as shown. If not,adjust according to the following instructions.

If choke does not fully close:

❖ loosen cable casing clamp screw on carburetor.

❖ advance cable casing forward until choke valve just closes.

4. Tighten cable casing clamp screw.

5. Replace air cleaner cover and filter.

6. Reattach spark plug wire to spark plug.

NOTE: Repeat this procedure to adjust throttle control functions after 3hours of operation, or if engine is hard to start or run-on occurs.

To prevent accidental starting when adjustingcontrols, always DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG.

CAUTION

Moving the cable casing too far forward inclamp will prevent "STOP" function fromoperating.

CAUTION


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❒❒❒❒❒ Attach Shift Lever Rod 1. Pass the lower end of the shift lever rod through the grommet inthe upper crossbar of the handlebar as shown.

NOTE: Shift handle should point downward.

2. Pass the lower end of the shift lever rodthrough pivot on the left side ofthe rod crank as shown.

3. Slide pin through holein shift lever rod.

❒❒❒❒❒ Fill Engine Crankcase 1. Add and change oil according to chart below. Do not overfill. Usea high quality detergent oil classified "For Service SC, SD, SE,SF, SG," such as Briggs & Stratton "Warranty Certified" SAE 30oil, part no. 100005. Use no special additives with recommendedoils. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Adapted from Briggs & Stratton Corporation, form No. 272646-10/93

*Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines. Use of multi-viscosity oils (10W-30, etc.) above 40o F (4o C) will result in high oilconsumption and possible engine damage. Check oil level more frequentlyif using these types of oils.**SAE 30 oil, if used below 40o F (4o C), will result in hard starting andpossible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.

IMPORTANTEngine is shipped from factory without oil. Youmust add engine oil before starting engine.


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2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Add oil as shownbelow: oil capacity is about 2/3 quart (21 ounces or 0.6 liters).

Adapted from Briggs & Stratton Corporation, form No. 272646-10/93


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Section Checklist ❑ Wheel Lockout Butterflies--place wheels in free wheelor tilling position

❑ Shift Lever Rod--select forward, neutral, and reverse andengage tines and wheels

❑ Forward Belt--adjust tilling speed

❑ Drag Stake--adjust tilling depth

❑ T-clamp--adjust handlebar height

❑ Throttle Control--start and stop engine and adjust enginespeed

Place wheels in free wheel or tilling position.

To change wheel from free wheel to tilling position:

1. Pull knob away from machine until wheel lockoutbutterfly rotates.

2. Rotate knob 90o so wheel lockout butterfly aligns withneutral slot.

3. Release knob.

4. Repeat for other wheel.

NOTE: Always haveboth wheel lockoutbutterflies in or out. Donot operate tiller withonly one wheellocked.

❒❒❒❒❒ Wheel Lockout Butterflies

Wheel lockout butterflyin tilling position.

Belt Guard

T-clamp

Drag Stake

Shift Lever Rod

Throttle Control

Wheel LockoutButterfly

CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

PLEASE!Before operating your tiller, learn the locationand function of all controls by reading thissection and the safety section.

CAUTION

Never start engine or operate tiller with wheelsin free wheel position. The free-wheel positionis for transporting the tiller long distances overlevel ground--do not attempt to move the tillerup or down steep grades in the free-wheelposition.

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❒❒❒❒❒ Shift Lever Rod Select forward, neutral, and reverse, and engage tines and wheels.

You will use the shift lever rod to engage the tines and wheels inforward and in reverse. Releasing the shift lever rod to neutral whenin reverse, will disengage the tines and wheels.

1. To put the tiller in forward, push the shift lever rod down. To stopthe tines and wheels, pull the shift lever rod to the neutralposition.

2. To put the tiller in reverse, pull the shift lever back as far aspossible and hold it in that position. The shift lever will not lockin reverse. When the shift lever is released, the tiller will return toneutral.

3. To put the tiller in neutral, pull back on the shift lever rod andrelease. The shift lever will automatically return to the neutralposition.

NOTE: Keep feet clear of tines at all times. When operating, alwayskeep a firm grip on the handlebars.

❖ As a safety precaution, the shift lever rod willnot lock in reverse.

❖ To stop the wheels and tines at any time,release the shift lever rod.

❒❒❒❒❒ Forward Belt Position Adjust tilling speed setting.

Your tiller was shipped with the forward belt in the low speedposition. Keep the tiller in this low speed position for most jobs and,especially, until you become familiar with its operation. To changethe tiller to the high speed setting:

1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.

2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.

3. Place shift lever rod in neutral.

4. Remove belt guard.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

Forward belt does not have alternate positions.

belt is pictured in lowspeed setting:

- at engine, forward beltis on smaller pulley

- at transmission, forwardbelt is on larger pulley

This information is provided here only tointroduce the controls. DO NOT START THEENGINE AT THIS TIME. Starting and operatinginstructions are given on page 20. Please readthis section and all operating and safetyinstructions before starting your tiller.

CAUTION


Engine must be turned off and cool, and sparkplug wire must be removed from spark plugbefore attempting to change belt speed.

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forward belt isshown on rearpulleys, correctlypositioned for lowspeed

5. Move forward belt to high speed position:

- WITH ENGINE OFF and SPARK PLUG DISCONNECTED andSHIFT LEVER ROD IN NEUTRAL, turn the engine over slowlyby using short pulls on the engine recoil rope. This will cause thepulleys to rotate.

- With the pulleys turning, first guide the forward belt onto thesmaller pulley at the transmission, and then onto the larger pulleyat the engine. NOTE: You must make the change in this order.

NOTE:High speed position - forward belt is on pulleys toward thefront of the tiller (large diameter pulley at the engine, smalldiameter pulley at the transmission).

Low speed position - forward belt is on pulleys toward the rearof the tiller (small diameter pulley at the engine, largediameter pulley at the transmission).


7. Replace spark plug wire.

❒❒❒❒❒ Drag Stake Adjust tilling depth.

Tilling depth is controlled by adjusting the drag stake. Duringassembly, you installed the drag stake in the transport position, withthe tines clear of the ground and the detent pin positioned in the tophole of the drag stake.

1. Remove detent pin.

2. Raise the drag stake to position tines at chosen tilling depth.

3. Align holes and replace detent pin.

Drag Stake Up =deeper tilling. Placethe detent pin in the

bottom hole of thedrag stake for

deepest tilling.

Drag Stake Down =shallower tilling.Place the detent pinin the top hole of thedrag stake forshallowest tillingand transport.


IMPORTANT

Forward belt must be positioned on either the frontpulleys at both the engine and transmission (forhigh speed), OR the rear pulleys at both the engineand transmission (for low speed). Never cross thebelt from a front pulley to a rear pulley.

Always set the drag stake in the transportposition before starting engine, that is, placethe detent pin in the highest hole of the dragstake.

CAUTION

Do not adjust tilling depth unless shift lever rodis in neutral.

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❒❒❒❒❒ T-clamp Adjust handlebar height.

The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator height and thedepth of tilling. To adjust handlebar height:

1. Unscrew T-clamp until handlebar moves freely up and down.

2. Align locator pin to desired hole in the height adjustment bracketby raising or lowering handlebars.

3. Retighten T-clamp firmly.

❒❒❒❒❒ Throttle Control Start and stop engine and adjust engine speed.

The throttle control regulates engine speed, starting, and stopping.The auto choke is engaged when the throttle control is movedforward until it stops.

1. To increase engine speed, move the throttle control forward (awayfrom the operator) until desired speed is reached.

2. To actuate the auto choke, move the throttle control forward untilit stops.

3. To stop the engine, move throttle control to rear (closest tooperator).

auto choke position

T-clamp

3 handlebar height settingshigh

mediumlow


This information is provided here only tointroduce the controls. DO NOT START THEENGINE AT THIS TIME. Starting and operatinginstructions are given on page 20. Please readthis section and all operating and safetyinstructions before starting your tiller.

CAUTION

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Section Checklist ❑ Check Oil and Gas Levels

❑ Check Position of Wheels, Wheel Lockout Butterflies andWheel Lockpins

❑ Check Drag Stake Adjustment

❑ Start the Engine

❑ Tilling

❑ Turning

❑ Tilling Tips

❑ Cultivating

OPERATION AND TILLING TIPS

❒❒❒❒❒ Check Oil and Gas Levels 1. If you did not already add oil, add it now by following instructionson pages 13-14. Always check oil level before starting engine.

2. If necessary, add fuel. Use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with aminimum of 77 octane. (Refer to your engine manual for furtherinformation on fuel.)

IMPORTANT

The engine is shipped without oil. YOU MUST ADDENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

❒❒❒❒❒ Check Position of Wheels,Wheel Lockout Butterfliesand Wheel Lockpins

❒❒❒❒❒ Check Drag StakeAdjustment

Please do not start your tiller until you haveread the Manual that came with your engine,and the sections in this manual titled Controlsand Adjustments and Safety. If you have readthese, follow the steps below to start your tiller.Always perform this pre-start checklist beforestarting the engine.

CAUTION

Never add gas when engine is running or hotfrom operation. Never fill the tank indoors.

CAUTION

Wheels must always be locked in the TILLINGposition when engine is running. Do notoperate the tiller without the wheel lockoutbutterflies or wheel lockpins installed or withthe wheel lockout butterflies or with the wheellockpins unlocked. Always set the wheels intilling position before starting engine.

CAUTION

Always put the drag stake in the transportposition before starting engine. Tines shouldclear the ground.

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❒❒❒❒❒ Start the Engine 1. Put the shift lever rod in neutral.

2. Put throttle lever in choke position if engine is cold. Put throttlelever in warm start position if engine is warm.

3. Pull start the engine. Throttle down to slow as it begins to runsmoothly. Let engine warm for a few minutes before beginning totill.

To stop the engine at any time, move the throttlecontrol to stop position (the position closest to theoperator).

To stop the wheels or tines at any time, releasethe shift lever rod (if tiller is in forward or reverse).

NOTE: To pull start the engine, stand to the right of the tiller. Graspthe recoil rope and pull rapidly, but let it draw back more slowly. Ifthe engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, check the troubleshootingguide for suggestions.

❒❒❒❒❒ Tilling Practice adjusting the controls and operating the tiller with tines outof ground before beginning to till. It is important that you know howto use the tiller properly, how to keep control at all times, how tostop the tines and wheels from turning, and how to kill the engine ifnecessary. If you do not know how to do these things, read theControls and Adjustments and Safety sections before proceeding.

1. Adjust the drag stake to desired tilling depth.

❑ make sure shift lever rod is in neutral and place throttle controlat slow.

❑ remove the detent pin.

❑ raise the drag stake to increase tilling depth; lower the dragstake to decrease tilling depth.

❑ reinsert detent pin.

NOTE: Raise drag stake up one hole at a time, testing tilleroperation after each raise. Raising drag stake too high can result inloss of control of tiller!

2. Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the shift lever rod--this will reengage wheels and tines.

3. Move the throttle control to fast.

NOTE: You can slow the tiller's forward advance at any time byputting slight downward pressure on the handlebars, or you can stopthe tiller by pulling up on the shift lever rod into the neutral position.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT


To stop wheels and tines at any time, put shiftlever rod in the neutral position.

CAUTION

Always place the shift lever rod in neutralbefore adjusting the drag stake.

CAUTION

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❒❒❒❒❒ Turning 1. Move throttle control to slow.

2. Raise the handlebar to elevate the tines.

3. Push the handlebars to the right or left to complete the turn.

4. When you have completed the turn, lower the handlebars to lowerthe tines.

5. Move throttle to fast.

❒❒❒❒❒ Tilling Tips The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the firstpass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successive pass.

❑ Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions. When beginningto till in unbroken ground or in extremely hard soil, set the detentpin in the highest hole of the drag stake (follow instructions underTilling on previous page). This will allow for shallow tilling.With the drag stake in this position, make several light passesover the area to be tilled. Reset for deeper depths with successivepasses.

❑ If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the drag stake byplacing the detent pin in a higher hole. This will allow forshallower tilling. Hold firmly to the handlebars to control suddenlurches and to brake forward motion to desirable speed.

❑ If weeds, tall grasses, vines, or other materials clog or jam thetines, occasionally reverse the tiller to unwind and removevegetation.

Immediately put the shift lever rod in neutral if tines jam or youstrike a foreign object. With shift lever rod in neutral, pushthrottle to stop to kill the engine. Disengage the spark plug wire.When tines have stopped, remove foreign objects and check fordamage.

NOTE: Your tiller was shipped with the forward belt in the lowspeed position. Once you have become familiar with your tiller'soperation, you may want to change to the high speed setting. To dothis, follow the instructions in Controls and Adjustments, page 16.

❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ Cultivating Tips If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:

❑ Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers for ease of turning.

❑ Set the drag stake with the detent pin in one of the higher holes.This will allow the shallow cultivation necessary to turn overweeds, and break up and aerate the soil.

❑ If you have a large area to cultivate and are familiar with thetiller, use the high speed setting (follow the instructions inControls and Adjustments, page 16). However, when tilling nearvine crops, the low speed setting provides better control and willreduce the chance of injuring plants.


If removing material from the tines by hand,stop engine and remove spark plug wire first.

CAUTION

Extreme caution must be taken in selectingtilling depth. If you attempt to till too deeply forsoil conditions, that is, with the drag stake intoo high a position, loss of control could result.

CAUTION

Keep feet and clothes clear of the tines.

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Section Checklist ❑ Check Forward Belt Tension

❑ Check Reverse Belt/Change Reverse Belt

❑ Perform Engine Maintenance

❑ Check Tiller Transmission Grease

❑ Clean Tine Axle Shaft

❑ Check Tire Pressure

❑ Adjust Throttle

❑ Prepare for Storage

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

To prevent accidental starting:

Engine must be turned off and cool, and sparkplug wire must be removed from spark plugbefore checking and adjusting engine orequipment.

❒❒❒❒❒ Check Forward BeltTension

Forward belt tension will always decrease over time. It must beadjusted within the first half hour of operation, and checked afterevery two hours of operation. Proper adjustment will assure long beltlife. Too much or too little belt tension will cause premature beltfailure. To check and adjust the forward belt tension screw:



3. Measure the distance between the tension screw and thebell crank pivot. (The tension screw is located betweenthe rod crank and the bell crank on the left side of thetiller.) The bottom of the head of the tension screwshould be 1/4 inch from the pivot (see drawing above).

4. If necessary, use a screwdriver to properly adjust thetension screw. For fine adjustment, turning the tensionscrew left or counterclockwise will increase belttension. Turning the tension screw right or clockwisewill decrease belt tension.

5. Reattach spark plug wire.

pivot

forward belt tension screw

shifting base plate

CAUTION

Check the forward belt tension screw regularly.Too much or too little tension will causepremature belt failure.

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❒❒❒❒❒ Check Reverse Belt/Change Reverse Belt

The amount of force used to pull the shift lever into reverse controlsthe tension on the reverse belt. To check the reverse belt for wear:



3. Place shift lever in neutral.

4. Remove belt guard.

5. Inspect the reverse belt for excessive wear or stretch.

6. If necessary, replace the reverse belt asfollows:

❑ remove the forward belt from the forwardengine pulley:

- gently pull the engine recoil rope torotate the pulley.

- with the pulley turning, force theforward belt out of the V-groove.

- slide the belt free of the engine pulley.

- pull the forward belt down and out ofthe way.

❑ remove the reverse belt from the reverse 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.

- pull belt down and away from transmission pulley.

❑ install new reverse belt:

- thread belt up from bottom.

- place belt around transmission pulley in groove.

- place belt under reverse belt guides.

- gently pull engine recoil rope while forcing the belt over theedge of the engine pulley into the V-groove.

❑ replace forward belt:

- place forward belt in transmission pulley groove.

- gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley whileforcing the forward belt into the vee groove.


8. Reattach spark plug wire.


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❒❒❒❒❒ Engine Maintenance Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet forinformation on engine maintenance. Your engine manual providesdetailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing thefollowing tasks:

1. Check oil level every 5 hours of operation, or daily (follow themaintenance schedule included with your engine manual).

2. Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. Change oil whileengine is warm. Refill with new oil of recommended grade.

3. Check air cleaner. See engine manual for instructions.

4. Keep engine and parts clean. See engine manual for instructionson cleaning finger guard/rotating screen, linkage, springs andcontrols, muffler area, cooling system, and spark plug.

❒❒❒❒❒ Check Tiller TransmissionGrease

Your tiller has a transmission separate from the engine transmission.It is shipped with the proper amount of 00 liquid grease. Check thegrease level annually (more frequently if leakage occurs around theseals). To check the grease level:

1. Move tiller to level ground.

2. Remove grease level check-plug, located above the tine shaft onthe right side of the tiller transmission. Grease level is correctwhen grease seeps from the plug hole. If grease does not seepfrom the plug hole:

IMPORTANTThe tiller transmission holds just under a quart ofgrease when filled to the proper level. In normaloperation, it does not lose fluid.

IMPORTANTEngine can overheat and become damaged ifdebris blocks the cooling system or rotating screen.


Do not operate tiller before reading the enginemanual provided in the parts packet.

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- locate the filler hole under the handle bar attachment andremove the plug.

- add small quantities of 00 liquid grease through the filler holeuntil grease seeps from the check-plug hole. DO NOTOVERFILL.

- replace grease level check-plug in the check-plug hole.

3. Replace grease level fill-plug in the filler hole.

❒❒❒❒❒ Periodic Cleaning of theTine Axle Shaft



3. Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so that it rests onthe engine mount and the tines are exposed.

4. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material that mayhave accumulated on the axle between the inside set of tines andthe seal on the transmission housing.

5. Replace the tiller in a level position.

6. Replace spark plug wire.

❒❒❒❒❒ Storage Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read yourengine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine forstorage.

1. Protect wheels and axles from rust:

- Loosen locking bolt inside wheel. Slide wheel toward machine.

- Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.

- Move wheel back into position and snug locking bolt. Back offlocking bolt 1/16 turn and lock jam nut.


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2. Run with gas stabilizer in fuel. Screen in carburetor will glazeshut if gas stabilizer is not used before storage.

3. Drain the fuel tank. Run the engine until it stops.

4. While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refillwith fresh oil of the recommended grade.

5. Remove spark plug, pour one-half ounce of clean engine oil intocylinder. Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil.Replace spark plug.

6. Clean entire tiller, especially cylinder, cylinder head fins, blowerhousing, rotating screen, and muffler areas.

7. Store your tiller in a clean, dry building.

❒❒❒❒❒ Check Tire Pressure Recommended tire pressure is 20 PSI. If tires do not have equalpressure, tiller will pull to one side.

❒❒❒❒❒ Throttle Adjustment After first 3 hours of operation, or if engine is hard to start or run-onoccurs, repeat throttle control adjustment procedure (Unpacking andAssembly, page 12).


Do not store tiller in an unventilated area wherefuel fumes may reach flame, sparks, pilot lightsor an ignited object. Drain fuel outdoors awayfrom any ignition sources. Use only approvedfuel containers.

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❒❒❒❒❒ Tiller and EngineMaintenance Schedule

Your tiller will require maintenance including service andadjustments before and after use. To help ensure long life and peakperformance for your tiller, follow the maintenance schedule below.Refer to your Briggs & Stratton manual to establish a maintenanceschedule for the engine.

Maintenance Operation See Page # Before Each Use 50 hrs orEvery Season

Check forward drive belt tension _____ 22 ___________ ✓Check reverse drive belt ___________ 23 _______________________________ ✓Check tiller transmission oil ________ 24-25 ______________________________ ✓Clean tine axle shaft ______________ 25 _______________________________ ✓Lube wheel axle shaft _____________ 25 _______________________________ ✓Check tire pressure _______________ 26 _______________________________ ✓

Check throttle control adjustment ____ 26 _______________________________ 1Check engine oil level _____________ EM ___________ ✓

Change engine oil ________________ EM _______________________________ 2

EM = See engine manual.

1 Adjust throttle control after first 3 hours of operation or if engine is hard to start or run-on occurs.

2 Change oil after first 5 hours, then after every 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours when operatingunder heavy load or in high temperatures.


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Section Checklist ❑ Service Information

❑ Ordering Repair Parts

❑ Troubleshooting Guide

❑ Parts Listings

SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, & REPAIR

❒❒❒❒❒ Service Information At Ardisam, we build quality and durability into the design of our

products; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful

maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for your tiller.

Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed by following the

suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section. The guide

will help you pinpoint the causes of common problems and identify

remedies.

For more complicated repairs, you may want to rely on your retailer

or an authorized mechanic (contact your retailer for a list of

authorized mechanics in your area). A parts catalog is included in

this section.

We will always be glad to answer any questions you have, or help

you find suitable assistance. To order parts, inquire about warranty,

or contact us for any reason, call or write us at the address below.

❒❒❒❒❒ Ordering Repair Parts Parts can be obtained from the store where your rototiller waspurchased or direct from the factory. To order from the factory, callor write to:

Please include the following information with your order:

1. Part numbers

2. Part description

3. Quantity

4. Model number and serial number


1360 1st Avenue; P.O. Box 666 Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

(715) 822-2415 Fax (715) 822-4180

1-800-3456-007

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❒❒❒❒❒ Troubleshooting

Engine will not start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected

2. Throttle control in wrong position

3. Throttle cable casing improperly adjusted

1. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug

2. Throttle must be positioned at choke for acold start, or at warm start if already warm(see page 20 for instructions)

3. See page 12 to check and adjust throttlecable casing

Engine runs rough, floods during operation 1. Dirty air cleaner 1. Clean or replace air cleaner

Engine is hard to start 1. Throttle cable casing improperly adjusted

2. Stale fuel

3. Spark plug wire lose

4. Shift lever rod in forward


2. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Usegas stabilizer at end of season

3. Make sure spark plug wire is securelyattached to spark plug

4. Shift lever rod must be in neutral to startthe engine

Engine misses or lacks power 1. Engine overload--drag stake is set too high(that is, the tilling depth is too deep)

2. Clogged fuel tank

3. Clogged air cleaner

4. Improper carburetor adjustment

5. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or wrongtype

6. Oil in gasoline

1. Raise the tines for shallower tilling bylowering the drag stake, see page 17

2. Remove and clean fuel tank

3. Clean or replace air cleaner

4. Take to authorized Briggs & Strattonservice center

5. Replace spark plug and adjust gap

6. Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor

Engine will not stop when throttle control ispositioned at stop

1. The throttle cable casing may needadjustment


Tiller moves forward during starting 1. Shift lever rod in forward 1. Shift lever rod must be in neutral to startthe engine

Tiller is difficult to control when tilling(machine jumps or lurches forward)

1. Wheels not engaged in tilling position

2. Drag stake is set too high (that is, the tillingdepth is too deep)

1. Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 15

2. Raise the tines for shallower tilling bylowering the drag stake, see page 17

Tines turn, wheels do not turn 1. Wheels not engaged in tilling position

2. Internal transmission failure

1. Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 15

2. See retailer or authorized mechanic

Problem Possible cause Remedy/Action


Practice safety at all times. Engine must beturned off and allowed to cool, and spark plugwire must be disconnected before attemptingany maintenance or repair.

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Problem Possible cause Remedy/Action

Tines turn, wheels turn, tiller does not move 1. Drag stake is set too low (that is, the tillingdepth is too shallow)

1. Lower the tines for deeper tilling by raisingthe drag stake, see page 17

Belts squeal in neutral and/or reverse 1. Forward belt guide is out of adjustment 1. Adjust forward belt guide:

- turn engine off and allow muffler to cool

- disconnect spark plug wire from sparkplug

- lock shift lever rod in forward

- remove belt guard

- manually bend forward belt guide so theris 1/16 inch or less clearance between beltguide and belt

- replace belt guard and spark plug wire

Belts squeal in forward operation 1. Tabs on the reverse belt guide are out ofadjustment

1. Adjust tabs on the reverse belt guide

- turn engine off and allow muffler to cool

- disconnect spark plug wire from sparkplug

- lock shift lever rod in neutral

- remove belt guard

- adjust tabs of reverse belt guide:while pulling up on shift lever rod, bendmetal tabs on reverse belt guide to 1/64inch or less clearance from reverse belt

- replace belt guard and spark plug wire

Excessive heat build up in transmission/tinearea during tilling

1. Build up of vegetation or foreign materialson tine axle

2. Transmission fluid level is low

1. Remove vegetation by followinginstructions in Tilling Tips on page 21 ofOperation and Tilling Tips section.FOLLOW ALL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

2. Check fluid and fill if needed by followinginstructions on pages 24-25

forward belt guide

reverse belt guide


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MODEL 5020D HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY

Part # Description Qty.101A THROTTLE CONTROL, (Includes #102) 1102 KNOB-Throttle Control 1103 SCREW-Rd Hd, #10-32 x 1/2" 2104 LOCK WASHER-Spring, #10 2105 NUT-Hex Nyloc, #10-32 2106 TIE-Plastic, Black 2202 SHIFT LEVER ROD 1203 SHIFT LEVER SLEEVE, 5/16" ID 1204 HAIR PIN 1205 GROMMET-Plastic, Shift Lever 1301R HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY 1

(Includes #302, #304A, #304GS, #305)302 T-CLAMP 1304A DECAL-Handlebar, Throttle/Push-pull 1304GS DECAL-Handlebar, Garden Star Logo 1305 HANDLE GRIP, Black 2719 LOCK WASHER-Spring, 3/8" 12102 BOLT-Hex Hd, 3/8"-16 x 1", Grade 5 22104 NUT-Hex, 3/8"-16 2WF38 FLAT WASHER, 3/8" 1


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MODEL 3515D HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY

Part # Description Qty.3H SPRING SPRING-Drive Control Lever 160G56 NUT, 5/16"-18 3107 CABLE-Lanyard 1108 S-HOOK 1109 CONTROL LEVER-Drive Safety 1110 BRACKET-Length Adjustment 1111 BOLT, 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" 1112 SCREW-HHCS, 1/4"-20 x 1-1/2" 1113 NUT-Nyloc, 1/4"-20 1300 HANDLEBAR 1304GS3 DECAL-Handlebar, Garden Star Logo 1305 HANDLE GRIP, Black 2417 BOLT-Hex, 5/16"-18 x 1/2", Grade 5 1718 PULLEY-V Groove Belt Guide 1719 LOCK WASHER-Spring, 3/8" 2

Part # Description Qty.1406A L BRACKET-Forward Belt Guide 11406B L BRACKET-Right Pulley Holder 11407 SPRING-Idler Arm 11408 PULLEY-Forward Idler 11412R IDLER ARM-Forward 11418 COTTER PIN 11423 BOLT-Hex, 5/16"-18 x 2", Grade 5 11424 BUSHING-Pivot 11510 PLUG-Oil Fill 11512R COVER-Transmission Wheel Housing 12102 BOLT-Hex Hd, 3/8"-16 x 1", Grade 5 32104 NUT-Hex, 3/8"-16 38932 NUT-Keps, 1/4"-20 1WF38 FLAT WASHER, 3/8" 3WF516 FLAT WASHER, 5/16" 3

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MODEL 5020D TINE HOOD AND DRAG STAKE ASSEMBLY

Part # Description Qty.719 LOCK WASHER-Spring, 3/8" 161900R BOLO TINE HOLDER REPLACEMENT KIT 1

(Complete, both sides, assembled, #719, #2001,#2003R, #2004R, #2101R, #2102, #2104)

1901R BOLO TINE REPLACEMENT KIT 1(Includes #719, #2003R, #2004R, #2102, #2104Does not include bolo tine holders)

Part # Description Qty.401R DEPTH REGULATOR 1402R BRACKET-Depth Regulator 1406R BRACKET-Depth Regulator, S/N 12846 & up 1409 DETENT PIN, 5/16" 1410 BOLT-Hex Flange Hd, 5/16"-18 x 1/2" 2414R HOOD-Tiller, w/o Decals, S/N 12846 & up 1415A HOOD-Tiller, w/o Decals 1417 BOLT-Hex Hd, 5/16"-18 x 1/2", Grade 5 2504 LOCK WASHER-Spring, 5/16" 2509 BOLT-Hex Hd, 1/4"-20 x 1/2" 2LBL516C DECAL-Tiller Hood (Operating Instructions) 1

Part # Description Qty.2001 BOLT-Hex Hd, 3/8"-16 x 1-3/4" 22003R BOLO TINE, Right Side 82004R BOLO TINE, Left Side 82101R HOLDER-Bolo Tine, Left & Right Sides 22102 BOLT-Hex Hd, 3/8"-16 x 1", Grade 5 162104 NUT-Hex, 3/8"-16 18


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MODEL 5020D MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY


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Part # Description Qty.60G56 NUT, 5/16"-18 4501A ENGINE-5HP, Briggs & Stratton 1501E ENGINE-5HP, Briggs & Stratton, Electric 1504 LOCK WASHER-Spring, 5/16" 10506R BRACKET-Engine Mount, Right Side 1507R BRACKET-Engine Mount, Left Side 1508R GUARD-Lower Pulley 1510R PLATE-Height Adjustment Bracket 1711 BELT GUIDE-Reverse 1712 SCREW-HHCS, 5/16"-24 x 1/2" 1714A PULLEY-Engine Reverse 1715 SET SCREW, 1/4"-20 x 1/4" 1716 BELT-Reverse 1717 BOLT-Hex Hd, 5/16"-24 x 1-3/4" 1718 PULLEY-Belt Guide, V-Groove 1719 LOCK WASHER-Spring, 3/8" 2722 SPACER-Engine Pulley 1724 PULLEY-Engine Forward 1727A BELT-Forward 1728 BELT GUIDE-Forward 1801A PULLEY-Transmission 1802 BOLT-Hex Hd, 5/16"-24 x 3/4", Grade 5 2803 WASHER 2

Part # Description Qty.804 KEY, 3/16" X 1" 2805 FLAT WASHER, 11/16" ID, (as req'd.) 11101AD WHEEL-Tire Assembly, Left 11102AD WHEEL-Tire Assembly, Right 11103A KNOB-Wheel Lockout 21103B BUTTERFLY, Set of 2 21103C SNAP RING 21202 WING NUT, 5/16"-18 21203R SHROUD-Belt Guard 11402 SCREW-SHCS, 5/16"-18 x 1-1/4" 41423 BOLT-Hex, 5/16"-18 x 2", Grade 5 21439 WASHER, 1/4" ID 21501 BOLT-Hex Flange Hd, 5/16"-18 x 3/4" 52102 BOLT-Hex Hd, 3/8"-16 x 1", Grade 5 28655 SCREW-HHCS, 5/16"-18 x 1-3/4" 48905F SPRING 28931 SCREW-SHCS, 1/4"-20 x 2" 28932 NUT-Keps, 1/4"-20 2GUARDR BUMPER GUARD, Red 1LBL516C DECAL-Belt Warning 1WF516 FLAT WASHER, 5/16" 2WK5 WOODRUFF KEY, #5 1


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MODEL 5020D TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

Part # Description Qty.402R BRACKET-Depth Regulator 1406R BRACKET-Depth Regulator, S/N 12846 & up 11500G TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, Wheel Lockpin 1

(Complete with all gears, shafts, seals, etc.)1500R TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, Wheel Lockpin 1

S/N 12846 & up(Complete with all gears, shafts, seals, etc.)

1501 BOLT-Hex Flange Hd, 5/16"-18 x 3/4" 8Tiller Housing & Transmission Cover

1504 GASKET-Tiller Housing & Transmission Cover 21505 PIPE PLUG, 1/4" Soc Hd, Oil Level Drain 21506 SEAL-Tiller Housing 4

Part # Description Qty.1507 GASKET-Front Rear Bearing Cap 21508R CAP-Rear Bearing 11510 PLUG-Oil Fill 11511 BOLT-Hex Flange Hd, 1/4"-20 x 7/8" 31512R COVER-Transmission Wheel Housing 11514R CAP-Front Bearing 11515 OIL SEAL-Drive Shaft 11516 BOLT-Hex Flange Hd, 1/4"-20 x 3/4" 31517 GASKET KIT-Oil Seal, (Includes two #1504, 1

four #1506, two #1507, two #1513, one #1515)1690 TRANSMISSION GREASE-1 quart 1


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MODEL 5020D SHIFTING MECHANISM ASSEMBLY

Part # Description Qty.60G56 NUT-Hex, 5/16"-18 7204 HAIR PIN 1503 BOLT-Hex Hd, 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" 1504 LOCK WASHER-Spring, 5/16" 2719 LOCK WASHER-Spring, 3/8" 21202 WING NUT, 5/16"-18 21402 BOLT-Soc Hd, 5/16"-18 x 1-1/4" 41406R MOUNTING BAR-Shifting Mechanism 21407 SPRING-Idler Arm 11408 PULLEY-Forward Idler 11412R IDLER ARM-Forward 11413 PULLEY-Reverse Idler 11415R IDLER ARM-Reverse 11416 LINK PIN- Forward/Reverse 21417 FLAT WASHER, 1/4" 41418 COTTER PIN 21419R REVERSE LINK 11420R FORWARD LINK 1

Part # Description Qty.1421R BASEPLATE-Forward/Reverse 11423 BOLT-Hex Hd, 5/16"-18 x 2, Grade 5 21424 BUSHING-Pivot, 5/16" 31426 BOLT-Hex Hd, 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" 21428R BELLCRANK 11429 BUSHING-Bellcrank 21430 PIVOT-Lower Bellcrank 11431 WASHER, 1/2" ID x 3/4" 31432 SNAP RING-Retainer, External 31435 RODCRANK 11436 PIVOT-Upper Threaded 11437 PIVOT-Forward/Neutral/Reverse Lever 11438 SPRING 11441 BOLT-Tension Screw Adjustment 12104 NUT-Hex, 3/8"-16 (Used to attach Reverse 4

Idler Pulley to Reverse Idler Arm)WF38 FLAT WASHER, 3/8" 6WF516 FLAT WASHER, 5/16" 2


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MODEL 5020D WHEEL AND TILLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Part # Description Qty.1506 SEAL-Tiller Housing 41508R CAP-Rear Bearing 11515 OIL SEAL-Drive Shaft 11600A MAIN DRIVE SHAFT 11601 BEARING-Tapered, (Includes Cone & Race) 21700A WHEEL SHAFT ASSEMBLY 11701 KEY, 1/4" x 1" 21702 WORM GEAR-Wheel Shaft 11703 SHIM SET-Axle Spacer Kit 41704 BUSHING 41705 SHIM, 1.375 OD x .062" thick, (as req'd.)1706 SHIM, 1.375 OD x .030" thick, (as req'd.)

Part # Description Qty.1707 SHIM, 1.375 OD x .015" thick, (as req'd.)1708 SHIM, 1.375 OD x .010" thick, (as req'd.)1710 SNAP RING-Retainer, External 21801A TILLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 11803 WORM GEAR-Tiller Shaft 11804 SPACER, 1.250" x 1.000" x .062" thick 41805 SHIM SET-Rear Bearing Cap 11806 SHIM, 1.750 OD x .062" thick, (as req'd.)1807 SHIM, 1.750 OD x .030" thick, (as req'd.)1808 SHIM, 1.750 OD x .015" thick, (as req'd.)1809 SHIM, 1.750 OD x .010" thick, (as req'd.)1810 SNAP RING-Retainer, Internal 4


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SPECIFICATIONS

GARDEN STAR Model 5020D

FEATURES

� 5HP Briggs & Stratton Engine

� High-Low Speed Selections

� Tractor Type Pneumatic Tires

� All Gear Drive Transmission

� Handlebar Height Adjustment

� Forward/Reverse Control

� Functional Drag Bar System

� Wheel Lockout Control

� Self Cleaning Bolo Tines

� Bumper Guard

� Hiller-Furrower Attachment - Optional

SPECIFICATIONSTilling Width: 16"

Tilling Depth: 10"

Wheels: 6" Pneumatic Tires

Weight: 180 lbs.

Width: 20"

Height: 36"

Length: 51"

Speeds: 2 Speeds Forward/1 Speed Reverse

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ACCESSORIES & OTHER PRODUCTS

OM5020DGSRev. 2/97

© Copyright 1997 Ardisam, Inc.All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

Rototiller Options andAccessories Available❑ Hiller-Furrower Attachment

❑ Bumper Guard

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