ARRANTY ARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty The Ardisam, Inc., Manufacturing Company warrants this Earthquake® Electric Start Mini Cultivator to be free from defects in material or workmanship. Conditions of this warranty include: What is covered under warranty: Ardisam, Inc. will repair or replace any part defective in workmanship or material within one year after delivery of the electric start mini cultivator to the original purchaser.
• Maintain the mini cultivator according to directions and before attempting to operate this equipment. schedule included in this Earthquake Operator’s Manual. • Do not transport the mini cultivator from one place to • Ensure that anyone who uses the mini cultivator is another with the engine running.
SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Engine Safety Precautions Engine Safety Precautions Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely Engine Safety Precautions Engine Safety Precautions Engine Safety Precautions Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable. Never use fuel Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning where a spark or flame may be present.
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SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Burns and Fires Burns and Fires Burns and Fires Burns and Fires Burns and Fires Steps for W Steps for W orking on Engine or Mini Cultivator orking on Engine or Mini Cultivator Steps for W Steps for W Steps for Working on Engine or Mini Cultivator orking on Engine or Mini Cultivator...
These decals are easily applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation of your mini cultivator. Part No. LBLMC43W Warning Decal MC43E Tine Shield Decal 1-800-345-6007 Page 6 www.ardisam.com...
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ACKING AND ASSEMBL ACKING AND ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y ACKING AND ASSEMBL UNPACKING AND ASSEMBL ACKING AND ASSEMBL ACK MINI CUL ACK MINI CUL TIVA A A A A T T T T T OR OR OR OR OR UNPACK MINI CUL ACK MINI CUL ACK MINI CULTIV...
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBL ACKING AND ASSEMBL ACKING AND ASSEMBLY Y Y Y Y ACKING AND ASSEMBL ACKING AND ASSEMBL CHARGING THE BA CHARGING THE BA TTERY TTERY 7. Attach the wide, silver colored, wire terminals to the CHARGING THE BA CHARGING THE BA CHARGING THE BATTERY TTERY...
OPERA OPERA TION TION OPERA OPERA OPERATION TION TION P P P P P reparing Engine for Starting reparing Engine for Starting reparing Engine for Starting reparing Engine for Starting reparing Engine for Starting 7. Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil and allow to evaporate before moving or transporting.
OPERA OPERA OPERATION TION TION TION OPERA OPERA TION 5. Priming: CAUTION • When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return completely to its original position between pushes. Avoid injury! If engine fails to start after the above operations, please contact Ardisam, Inc.
MAINTENANCE AND ST MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE MAINTENANCE AND ST ORAGE ORAGE ORAGE MAINTENANCE AND ST MAINTENANCE AND ST ORAGE Cooling Fins CAUTION • Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any debris before each use. To prevent accidental starting: Avoid injury! Engine must be turned off and cool, Air Filters and spark plug wire must be removed from spark plug...
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MAINTENANCE AND ST MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE MAINTENANCE AND ST ORAGE ORAGE ORAGE MAINTENANCE AND ST MAINTENANCE AND ST ORAGE T T T T T ransporting Y ransporting Y ransporting Y our Mini Cultivator our Mini Cultivator Long T Long T Long T Long T Long Term Storage...
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SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE, TROUBLESHOO , TROUBLESHOO , TROUBLESHOO , TROUBLESHOOTING AND REP TING AND REP TING AND REP TING AND REPAIR SERVICE SERVICE , TROUBLESHOO TING AND REP ORDERING REP ORDERING REP ORDERING REP ORDERING REP ORDERING REPAIR PARTS AIR PARTS AIR PARTS AIR PARTS AIR PARTS...
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SERVICE SERVICE, TROUBLESHOO SERVICE , TROUBLESHOO , TROUBLESHOO , TROUBLESHOOTING AND REP TING AND REP TING AND REP TING AND REPAIR SERVICE SERVICE , TROUBLESHOO TING AND REP CAUTION Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned off and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must be disconnected before attempting any maintenance or repair.
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MC43E ENGINE P MC43E ENGINE P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST MC43E ENGINE P MC43E ENGINE PARTS LIST MC43E ENGINE P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST 1-800-345-6007 Page 15 www.ardisam.com...
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MC43E ENGINE P MC43E ENGINE PARTS LIST MC43E ENGINE P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST ARTS LIST MC43E ENGINE P MC43E ENGINE P ARTS LIST MINIMUM ORDER ................$10.00 Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 4812 MUFFLER COVER, METAL ........1 300472 IGNITION COIL ............
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MC43E HANDLEBAR P MC43E HANDLEBAR P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST MC43E HANDLEBAR P MC43E HANDLEBAR PARTS LIST MC43E HANDLEBAR P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 4600 DRAG BAR ..............1 4663 CAP , CHARGER PIGTAIL .......... 1 4636 HANDLEBAR, LOWER RIGHT ........
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MC43E HOOD & TINES P MC43E HOOD & TINES P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST MC43E HOOD & TINES P MC43E HOOD & TINES P MC43E HOOD & TINES PARTS LIST ARTS LIST ARTS LIST Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.
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MC43E TRANSMISSION P MC43E TRANSMISSION P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST MC43E TRANSMISSION P MC43E TRANSMISSION P MC43E TRANSMISSION PARTS LIST ARTS LIST ARTS LIST Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 4608 TINE SHAFT .............. 1 4621 DRIVE SHAFT ............1 4609 GEAR, TINE SHAFT ..........
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Ardisam, Inc. 1690 Elm Street, Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829 Phone (715)822-2415 • Main Fax (715)822-2223 1-800-345-6007 Email info@ardisam.com www.ardisam.com...
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