Briggs & Stratton R5055H 5.5 HP User Manual

for  purchasing  an  Earthquake®  forward  rotating  rear-tine  rototiller 
from  Ardisam,  Inc.  We  have  worked  to  ensure  that  this  rear-tine 
rototiller meets high 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 effort to perfect our 
product, certain procedures and specifications are subject to change 
without notice. congratulations on your investment in quality.

Registration & Warranty ................................................................... 2
Safety ........................................................................................... 3-5
Unpacking and Assembly ................................................................ 6
Features .......................................................................................... 7
Operation .................................................................................... 8-13
Maintenance & Storage ............................................................ 14-17
Service, Troubleshooting & Repair ........................................... 18-19
Parts Explosions ....................................................................... 20-26

Record your model number and serial number in the space provided 
for easy reference. Fill out and mail the registration card located in your 
parts packet. Warranty is valid only if your completed registration card 
is received by Ardisam, Inc., within two weeks of the purchase date.
Model Number
Serial Number
Engine Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase

The Ardisam, Inc., Manufacturing company warrants 
this  rototiller  to  be  free  from  defects  in  material  or 
workmanship. conditions of this warranty include:
What is covered under warranty:
For the first year from the date of purchase, Ardisam 
will  furnish  100%  parts  and  labor  to  correct  any 
defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. 

products returned for warranty repair must have 
prior approval from Ardisam, Inc. by calling our 
customer service department at 800-345-6007 for 
a  return  material  authorization  number  (RmA#). 
Items subject to normal wear and tear, such as belts, 
batteries,  tines,  shear  bolts  and  tires,  due  to  the 
nature  of  their  function  are  not  covered  under  this 
warranty. Any unit used in a commercial application 
is covered for a period of 90 days after purchase. The 
engine is covered under a separate warranty issued 
by the engine manufacturer as stated in the engine 
manual.
What is not covered under warranty:
This  warranty  applies  only  to  products  which 
have  not  been  repaired  or  altered  outside  our 
factory.  It  covers  only  defects  resulting  from 
normal  use,  and  does  not  cover  defects  arising 
from  misuse,  alteration,  negligence,  or  accident. 
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser 
and is nontransferable.
This warranty supersedes all other warranties 
either expressed or implied and all other obligations 
or liabilities on our part. Ardisam, Inc., does not 
assume, and does not authorize any other person 
to assume for us, any liability in connection with the 
sale of our products. This guarantee is void unless 
the warranty card is properly filled out and returned 
to Ardisam, Inc., Cumberland, Wisconsin, at the 
time of purchase.

Earthquake, A Division of Ardisam, Inc.

1690 Elm Street; P.O. Box 666

cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-2223

E-mail:  info@ardisam.com