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EarthQuake 600050 Series Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions

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Operator's Manual
Original Operating
Instructions
Rolling High-Wheel
String Trimmer
600050 Series
Includes models:
600050V (pictured)
600050B
600050Bce
P/N 19989
Get parts online at
Revised 06/13/11
www.GetEarthquake.com

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series Includes models: 600050V (pictured) 600050B 600050Bce P/N 19989 Get parts online at Revised 06/13/11 www.GetEarthquake.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    With proper care, your string trimmer 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

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series WARnInGs And sAfeTy PRecAuTIons WARnInG oWneR’s ResPonsIBIlITy WARnInG IndIcATes A HAZARd WHIcH, If noT AVoIded, could ResulT In deATH oR seRIous In- Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the string JuRy And/oR PRoPeRTy dAmAGe.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series GeneRAl sAfeTy Rules not damaged. Also check the cable linkage running to the carburetor for kinks, loose fittings, and obstructions. Verify • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine that the control bail is working properly. and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls • Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing gravel drives,...

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series sloPe oPeRATIon specifically designed for fuel storage or it should be disposed of carefully. Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which • engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, can result in severe injury.
  • Page 6 Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series sAfeTy decAls And WARnInGs conTRol And oPeRATInG symBols Pictured below are safety and hazard symbols on the unit or Pictured below are control and operating symbols on the unit in this manual. Before you operate your unit, learn and under- or in this manual.

  • Page 7: Features

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series feATuRes Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your trimmer. Take time to compare the following illustration with the trimmer to familiarize yourself with the product and its controls. drive engage lever...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series AssemBly WARnInG Tools Required: AlWAys WeAR sAfeTy GlAsses oR eye sHIelds 1 Knife to cut carton WHIle AssemBlInG THe TRImmeR. 1 Wrench to assemble tires contents of Part Bag (PB6000502) WARnInG Owner’s manual BefoRe doInG Any AssemBly oR mAInTenAnce To...

  • Page 9: Engine Preparation

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series How to Raise the Handle WARnInG 1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle folloW THe enGIne mAnufAcTuReR’s InsTRuc- adjustment cams until the ratchet teeth are disengaged. Do TIons foR THe TyPe of GAsolIne And oIl To use.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series oPeRATIon WARnInG How to stop the Trimmer Head THe TRImmeR HeAd WIll conTInue To RoTATe foR Release the control bail. It will return to its open position and seVeRAl seconds AfTeR THe enGIne HAs sToPPed.
  • Page 11 Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series How to start the engine WARnInG NOTE: DO NOT BE ALARMED, your engine will smoke the first time it is started. It is burning off the protective coating neVeR leAVe THe TRImmeR unATTended WHIle that is on the internal engine parts.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series mAInTenAnce, seRVIce, And sToRAGe maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any non-road en- gine repair establishment or individuals. However, items must be serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain "no charge"...

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustment

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series seRVIce And AdJusTmenT WARnInG How to change engine oil BefoRe you InsPecT, cleAn oR seRVIce THe TRIm- Change the engine oil when the engine is warm. For the proper meR, sToP THe enGIne. mAke suRe THAT All moV- oil capacity, see the engine manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 14 Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series To detach the Tires WARnInG To detach the tires, loosen the axle nuts and remove the wheel, BefoRe you seT THe HeIGHT of THe cuT, sToP THe spacer and washer. Reverse instructions to reattach tire. see enGIne.
  • Page 15 Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series How to Replace the drive Belt WARnInG To replace the drive belt, the trimmer head and shield must be removed as explained below. see fIGuRes 17 And 18. BefoRe you RemoVe THe dRIVe BelT, dIsconnecT THe WIRe fRom THe sPARk PluG.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Put the trimmer in a building that has good ventilation. NOTE: A yearly check-up or tune-up at an authorized service At Earthquake, we build quality and durability into the design dealer will ensure that the trimmer will provide maximum of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and performance for the next season.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series TRouBlesHooTInG GuIde Trouble cause correction Engine does not start Spark plug wire disconnected Connect spark plug wire Engine not primed Prime engine Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug Inspect or replace spark plug...

  • Page 18: Slope Guide

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series sloPe GuIde Use this guide and do not trim on a slope greater than 15 WARnInG degrees. A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approxi- use exTReme cARe AT All TImes And AVoId sud- mately 1.76 feet in 10 feet.

  • Page 19: Parts Breakdown

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series PARTs BReAkdoWn Handlebars PART # descRIPTIon QTy. 19942 HANDLEBAR UPPER CAM ADJUST 19901 GRIP HANDLEBAR FOAM 19941 HANDLEBAR LOWER CAM ADJUST 19912 HANDLE PIVOT PLASTIC MOLDING 19913 CAM LEVER BOLT ASSEMBLY 19914 THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE 1.5 IN RANGE (FOR 600050V ONLY) 60005039 THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE B & S...
  • Page 20 Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series engine and Pulley Attachment 1 (GRAPHIC FOR REFERENCE ONLY) PART # descRIPTIon QTy. 60005072 ENGINE 159CC LONCIN VERT (SHOWN, FOR 600050V ONLY) 60005070 ENGINE VERT BRIGGS 675 ST (NOT SHOWN, FOR 600050B ONLY) 60005071 ENGINE VERT BRIGGS 675 CE ST (NOT SHOWN, FOR 600050BCE ONLY) 19971 KEY 4MM X 4MM 19970 PULLEY AND BUSHING WELDMENT (FOR 6000050V ONLY) 1916965 WASHER LOCK SPRING . 375 53194 BOLT 3/8-24 x 1 HH GR5 ZN F-T 19922 BOLT M8 x 1.25 x 40 HHFCS GR8.8 ZN...
  • Page 21 Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series Trimmer Head PART # descRIPTIon QTy. 19928 CUTTING HEAD SHAFT M10 X 1.5 TOP THREAD 19924 ASSEMBLY CUTTER HEAD AND WRAP METRIC 19923 HEIGHT GUIDE ASSEMBLY METRIC 19958 ASSEMBLY JACKSHAFT HOUSING AND BEARINGS 60005054 WRAP WEED 19925 SPACER M17.5 x 23.5 x 6 19929 PULLEY CUTTING HEAD METRIC 19920 SCREW M5 x 3 x 20 HWHA YLZN 19919 BOLT M6 x 1.0 x 10 SRHCS...
  • Page 22 Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series Base unit PART # descRIPTIon QTy. PART # descRIPTIon QTy. 19961 DECK FRAME METRIC 19934 ASSEMBLY 3L PULLEY AND BEARING 60005024 JACKSHAFT ASSEMBLY SPACER 60005003 BELT 60005021 SHIELD TRIMMER BLK 19936 BOLT M10 x 1.5 x 20 HHF SHLDR 1 60005010 ASSEMBLY GUARD 19937 BOLT M6 x 1.0 x 285 CRG P-T...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    90 days after purchase. If warranty work needs to be done, contact your place of purchase or Earthquake for an authorized service center in your area. Earthquake will make the necessary repairs if a service center is not available. To obtain warranty service and/or replace- ment instructions, you must have prior approval from earthquake before shipping your package to us by calling our customer service department at 800-345-6007 for a return material authorization number (RmA#).

  • Page 24: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series Get parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 25 Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series noTes _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
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  • Page 27 Operator's Manual Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series noTes _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 28 Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 Email: info@ardisam.com Check for parts online at www.earthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...

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