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EarthQuake MC43 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Original Operating Instructions
MC43
2-Cycle Cultivator
Includes Model:
MC43
P/N: 17954
ECN: 10609
REV2: 10/10/14
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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator Includes Model: MC43 P/N: 17954 ECN: 10609 REV2: 10/10/14 Get parts online at © 2014 Ardisam, Inc. www.GetEarthquake.com All Rights Reserved READ OM ICON R1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    With proper care, your cultivator will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Earthquake® reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and CAUTION schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual. CAUTION INDICATES YOUR EQUIPMENT CAN BE • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT with all controls and safety precautions.
  • Page 4 Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator General Safety Rules • Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the walk; never run.
  • Page 5 Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator WARNING CAUTION ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST.

  • Page 6: Operation Precautions/Maintenance And Storage Precautions

    Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator OPERATION PRECAUTIONS • Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. • Do not operate cultivator under the influence of a. Use an approved fuel container. alcohol or drugs. b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

  • Page 7: Burns And Fires/Safety Decals

    • Never remove the muffler guard from the engine. • Use only original equipment parts from Earthquake, • Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot including all nuts and bolts.

  • Page 8: Features

    250 rpm blended fuel, a fuel WHEEL SIZE 1.375 x 7.0 inch diameter stabilizer, mixed WEIGHT OF UNIT MC43 = 33 lb to manufacturer specifications, is UNIT SIZE L X W X H 23” x 20” x 20” recommended. (INCHES)

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Assembly

    Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack Cultivator 1. Carefully lift the cultivator out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the cultivator assembly. 2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains: •...
  • Page 10 Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator 7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine. Preparing Engine for Starting Tine Removal and Installation Mixing Fuel and Filling the Fuel Tank To Remove Tines, do as follows: SEE FIGURE 3 IMPORTANT: 1.
  • Page 11 Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator NOTE: Half choke is defined when the choke lever is WARNING positioned between CHOKE and RUN. 7. Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION to desired speed.

  • Page 12: Maintenance And Storage

    Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator WARNING PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED HIGHEST BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR POSITION REPAIR. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING: ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND...
  • Page 13 Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator Cultivator Maintenance Spark Plug 1. The transmission case has grease installed at the factory. The recommended spark plug is a NGK BM6A which cross It is recommended that once a year the gear case be split references to a Champion CJ8.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting And Repair

    Earthquake Cultivator. Most repairs will be LATCH TAB RECEIVER minor, and easily fixed by following the suggestions in the (BOTH SIDES) troubleshooting guide in this section.
  • Page 15 Please include the following information with your order: 1) Part numbers 2) Part description 3) Quantity 4) Model number and serial number Spare Parts Only use approved Earthquake spare parts. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION Engine will not start 1.

  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Engine Assembly Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 17 Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Engine Assembly ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY. 3004158 AIR FILTER COVER 300475 GASKET MUFFLER HEAT SHIELD 15230 KIT AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY 300471 BOLT M5 X 12 WITH WASHER...
  • Page 18 BOLT M6 X 1.0 X 15MM FLANG TERY BOX HOLES HEX HD 4629 NUT M10 X 1.5 CENTER LOCK HEX 15075 ENGINE MC43 VIPER MANUAL START 4674 WHEEL TUBE Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 19 Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Transmission Parts Explosion ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY. 4619 THRUST BEARING CAGE WASHER 46138 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 4620 NUT, JAM M8 4606 WASHER, FIBER 4623 BALL BEARING, 9MM 46144 DUST CAP...
  • Page 20 Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Mc43 Handlebar Parts Explosion 10 9 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY. 4639 GRIP, HANDLEBAR 4814 BOLT, PHILLIPS TRUSS HD ZN 10-24 X 1-1/4 4690 HANDLEBAR, UPPER LEFT 12633 RUBBER PAD 4809 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY, SHORT THROW W/O...

  • Page 21: 15073 Border-Edger Kit Installation (Optional Accessory)

    Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator 15073 BORDER-EDGER KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) The Border-Edger Kit is a useful tool for making clean cuts in CAUTION the lawn along the borders of gardens, flower beds, walkways, and driveways for a well manicured look. To install the Border-...

  • Page 22: Dk43 Dethatcher Kit Installation (Optional Accessory)

    Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator DK43 DETHATCHER KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) The Dethatcher Kit is very effective for lifting away the excessive matted layers of thatch that can prevent moisture, oxygen and nutrients from penetrating the soil and can harbor disease and insects. Use in Spring, Summer, and Fall to bring life and color back to your lawn.

  • Page 23: Notes

    Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator NOTES Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 24 Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator NOTES Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam) warrants the product(s) under a one-year limited warranty to be free from defects in the material or workmanship or both for a period not exceeding twelve consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first retail consumer or first commercial end user.
  • Page 26 Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator FEDERAL EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall apply except in circumstances where the Ardisam Warranty may provide a longer warranty period. Both the The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), together ECS Warranty and the Ardisam Warranty describe important rights with Ardisam, Inc.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Operator's Manual MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator (2) Air Induction System shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. A statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” (i) Controlled hot air intake system. shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period. Any such part repaired or (ii) Intake manifold.
  • Page 28 Earthquake®, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@getearthquake.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required.

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