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EarthQuake WE43E Operator's Manual

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wALK BEHIND EDGER

OPERATORS MANUAL

wE43
(manual start)
wE43E
(electric start)
OMWE43E
Rev. 12/16/09
© 2009 Ardisam, Inc.
GetEarthquake.com
All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1: Operators Manual

    BEHIND EDGER OPERATORS MANUAL wE43 (manual start) wE43E (electric start) OMWE43E Rev. 12/16/09 © 2009 Ardisam, Inc. GetEarthquake.com All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger Page  800-345-6007 GetEarthquake.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EARThqUAkE® WAlk BEhINd EdgER from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that your Earthquake Walk Behind Edger will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. With proper care, your edger will provide many years of service.

  • Page 4: Registration

    • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the edger according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the edger is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.

  • Page 5: Warnings And Cautions

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger WARNINgS ANd CAUTIONS WARNINg WARNINg INdICATES A hAZARd WhICh, IF NOT AVOIdEd,  The blade of the edger should not rotate when the COUld RESUlT IN dEATh OR SERIOUS INJURY engine is idling. If it does rotate when engine is ANd/OR PROPERTY dAmAgE.
  • Page 6 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger WARNINg CAUTION INdICATES A hAZARd WhICh, IF NOT AVOIdEd,  Hot gases are a normal by-product of a functioning mIghT RESUlT IN mINOR OR mOdERATE INJURY catalytic converter. Follow all safety instructions to ANd PROPERTY dAmAgE.

  • Page 7: General Safety Rules

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger gENERAl SAFETY RUlES • Always run the engine with the exhaust from the muffler pointed in the direction away from the operator. SPECIAl mESSAgES • Never point the exhaust from the muffler towards Your manual contains special messages to bring at- anyone.
  • Page 8 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger • Always have an adult fill the fuel tank. • Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to fill fuel tank. • Never allow children to fill the fuel tank.

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger SAFETY dECAlS This edger has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operated this equipment safely and effectively.

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Assembly

    5. Secure cable to handlebar with provided cable tie. For the Electric Start Edger model WE43E, remove the battery box cover and plug the white plastic connector from the battery into the mating white plastic connector in the battery box.

  • Page 11: Operating Your Edger

    RUN ON STRAIghT gAS ONlY, ENgINE dAmAgE gAS ANd OIl WIll RESUlT. quality mOdEl WE43E ONlY - dO NOT START ENgINE WITh BATTERY ChARgER CONNECTEd TO BATTERY. ThIS To operate the engine, we recommend using “VIPER” brand COUld CAUSE dAmAgE TO YOUR mAChINE.
  • Page 12 1. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting. 2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting. FOR mOdEl WE43E ElECTRIC START 1. Check that the battery is connected using the white plastic connectors inside the battery box. Insert ignition...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger mAINTENANCE ENgINE mAINTENANCE Please read the maintenance schedule and observe these recommendations to extend the life of your engine. CAUTION Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air PRACTICE SAFETY AT All TImES.
  • Page 14 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger lONg TERm STORAgE ImPORTANT If your edger will not be used for more than one month, NEVER TWIST AIR FIlTERS WhEN ClEANINg. prepare it for long term storage. AlWAYS PRESS. Steps for long Term Storage 1.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger TROUBlEShOOTINg 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.

  • Page 16: Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger WE43E hANdlEBAR PARTS 3 (2) 4 (2) 5 (2) 6 (2) 6 (2) 26 (2) 4 (2) 1 (2) 5 (2) PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. 300471 BOLT, M5 X 12MM 46140 KEY SWITCH...
  • Page 17 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger WE43E mAIN PARTS 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 INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger WE43 hANdlEBAR PARTS 1 (2) 2 (2) 3 (2) 4 (2) 4 (2) 2 (2) 3 (2) PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. 4639 HANDLE GRIP 400008 HANDLEBAR LOWER 4640...
  • Page 19 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger WE43 mAIN PARTS PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. 4634 WHEEL 4687 BOLT M10 X 1.5 X 225MM HEX HD 46145 DETENT PIN 5/16 X 1-1/2 300401 GAS CAP, VIPER ENGINE, SCREW VENT 400003...
  • Page 20 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger ENgINE PARTS Page 0 800-345-6007 GetEarthquake.com...
  • Page 21 400036 RECOIL ASSEMBLY W/STANDARD 3004156 FOAM, AIR FILTER HANDLE 300463 ENGINE SHROUD GROMMET 300472 IGNITION COIL 300529 STARTER MOTOR (Model WE43E only) 300482 ENGINE SHROUD 3004103 FUEL FILTER 300493 STUD BOLT M6 X 62MM 3004109 PRIMER BULB 300475 MUFFLER GASKET...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    PROdUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR lImITEd WARRANTY Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this EARThqUAkE® WAlk BEhINd EdgER to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this product, Ardisam will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
  • Page 23 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS WE43E & WE43 Edger Explanation of Emissions Control These items will be covered for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Viper warrants that: the compo- Warranty Provisions nents are designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all Viper Engines are designed, built and equipped to meet all EPA applicable regulations adopted by the EPA;...
  • Page 24 Visit www.ardisam.com and discover more innovations that will benefit you throughout the year. Earthquake, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 Eighth Ave; P.O. Box 666 Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829 800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-4180 E-mail: info@ardisam.com GetEarthquake.com...

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