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EarthQuake WE43 Operator's Manual

We43 series walk-behind edger
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Operator's Manual
Original Operating Instructions
Walk-Behind Edger
WE43 Series
WE43
(manual start)
WE43E
(electric start)
Includes models:
WE43
WE43E
Get parts online at
P/N: OMWE43E
www.getearthquake.com
Rev. 06/30/11

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Walk-Behind Edger WE43 Series WE43 (manual start) WE43E (electric start) Includes models: WE43 WE43E Get parts online at P/N: OMWE43E www.getearthquake.com Rev. 06/30/11...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ..............................................22-23 FEDERal EmISSION INFORmaTION Earthquake® warrants to the retail purchaser, that this small, off-road engine was designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

  • Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    • Read and follow all safety instructions. CaUTION • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule CaUTION INDICaTES yOU CaN BE HURT OR yOUR included in this Earthquake® operator’s manual. EQUIPmENT DamaGED IF THE SaFETy INSTRUC- • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all TIONS THaT FOllOW THIS SIGNal WORD aRE NOT controls and safety precautions.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger GENERal SaFETy RUlES footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. • Watch for traffic whenever you are operating near, or when • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine crossing roads.
  • Page 5 Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger ENGINE SaFETy PRECaUTIONS WaRNING Warning Carbon monoxide Poisoning ENGINES GIVE OFF CaRBON mONOxIDE, aN ODOR- Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, lESS, COlORlESS, POISONOUS GaS. CaRBON mON- poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide may be present even if you do OxIDE may BE PRESENT EVEN IF yOU DO NOT SmEll not smell or see any engine exhaust.
  • Page 6 Never assume that otherwise inaccessible to children. others will remain where you last saw them. • Use only original equipment parts from Earthquake®, including all nuts and bolts. • Keep the area of operation clean of all persons, especially small children and pets.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    BlaDE SIZE 2 x 9 x .125 inch thick WEIGHT OF UNIT WE43E = 38 lb / WE43 = 27 lb UNIT SIZE l x W x H (inches) 21 x 14 x 23 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger aSSEmBly WaRNING UNPaCk EDGER aVOID ElECTRICal SHOCk! DO NOT USE BaTTERy 1. Set aside the operator’s manual and parts bag. Carefully lift CHaRGER aROUND WaTER OR IN WET CONDITIONS. the edger out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the edger assembly.

  • Page 9: Operation

    Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger OPERaTION CaUTION PREPaRING ENGINE FOR STaRTING NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEl IN THE TaNk INDOORS. GaS aND OIl FUEl aND FUEl VaPORS aRE HIGHly FlammaBlE. Quality NEVER mIx FUEl aND OIl DIRECTly IN ENGINE FUEl TaNk.
  • Page 10 Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger OPERaTION TIPS WaRNING 1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two makE SURE THE UNIT IS IN a STaBlE POSITION BE- hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch FORE PUllING THE STaRTER HaNDlE.
  • Page 11 Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger Warm Engine Start: 1. Move choke lever to ChOKE position. NOTE: Choke position is defined by moving the choke lever as far to the CHOKE position as possible. 2. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.

  • Page 12: Maintenance And Storage

    Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger maINTENaNCE aND STORaGE CaUTION STEPS FOR WORkING ON EQUIPmENT PRaCTICE SaFETy aT all TImES. ENGINE mUST BE TURNED OFF aND allOWED TO COOl, aND SPaRk 1. Turn off engine switch. PlUG WIRE mUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE aT- 2.
  • Page 13 Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger Cooling Fins CaUTION Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any debris before each use. TO aVOID INJURy OR DEaTH, NEVER SIPHON FUEl By mOUTH. air Filter NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEl IN THE TaNk INSIDE Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting And Repair

    Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger TROUBlESHOOTING aND REPaIR At Earthquake®, 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 Earthquake®...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger TROUBlESHOOTING GUIDE PROBlEm POSSIBlE CaUSE REmEDy/aCTION Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3. Out of fuel 3.

  • Page 16: Parts Breakdown

    Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger PaRTS BREakDOWN WE43E HaNDlEBaR PaRTS lIST 3 (2) 4 (2) 5 (2) 6 (2) 6 (2) 26 (2) 4 (2) 1 (2) 5 (2) kEy PaRT # DESCRIPTION QTy. 300471 BOLT, M5 X 12MM...
  • Page 17 Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger WE43E maIN PaRTS ExPlOSION kEy PaRT # DESCRIPTION QTy. 4634 WhEEL 4656 BATTERY BOX 4657 COVER, BATTERY BOX 4687 BOLT M10 X 1.5 X 225MM hEX hD 46140 SWITCh ONLY, NO KEY 46139 KEY ONLY...
  • Page 18 Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger WE43 HaNDlEBaR PaRTS ExPlOSION 1 (2) 2 (2) 3 (2) 4 (2) 4 (2) 2 (2) 3 (2) kEy PaRT # DESCRIPTION QTy. kEy PaRT # DESCRIPTION QTy. 4639 hANDLE GRIP 400008 hANDLEBAR LOWER...
  • Page 19 Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger WE43 maIN PaRTS ExPlOSION kEy PaRT # DESCRIPTION QTy. 4634 WhEEL 4687 BOLT M10 X 1.5 X 225MM hEX hD 46145 PIN DETENT 5/16 X 1-1/2 300401 GAS CAP, VIPER ENGINE, SCREW VENT 400003...
  • Page 20 Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger ENGINE PaRTS ExPlOSION Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 21 Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger ENGINE PaRTS lIST kEy PaRT # DESCRIPTION QTy. PaRT # DESCRIPTION QTy. 300484 MAGNETO FLYWhEEL 3004150* NUT, NYLOC, ChOKE LEVER 300337 FLANGE NUT M8 3004150* ChOKE LEVER 300462 ROTOR WAShER 3004150* BASE, AIR FILTER...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Operator's Manual WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger WE43E AND WE43 EDGER WaRRaNTy TERmS aND CONDITIONS PRODUCT WaRRaNTy: 1-yEaR lImITED WaRRaNTy Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this product to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.

  • Page 23: Warranty

    If the purchaser is in need of a maINTENaNCE aND REPaIR REQUIREmENTS warrantable repair and is not within 100 miles distance from an Earthquake® The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine.
  • Page 24 Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.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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