EarthQuake MC43E - Manual (Page 2)

Operator's Manual
MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing a mini-cultivator from Earthquake. We have worked to
ensure that the mini-cultivator meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your mini-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.
CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Warnings and Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3-7
Specifications/Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9-10
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11-13
Maintenance & Storage .........................................................................................................................................................................................................14-17
Troubleshooting and Repair ................................................................................................................................................................................................17-18
Parts Breakdown ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................19-25
EK43 Border-Edger Kit Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................................................26
DK43 Dethatcher Kit Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................................................27
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28-29
EC Declarations of Conformity ...........................................................................................................................................................................................30-31
FEDERal EmISSIONS 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).
REGISTRaTION, SERVICE aND maINTENaNCE lOG
This instruction book contains information for several models. Read and keep this book for future reference. This book contains
important information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. The owner must be certain that all the prod-
uct information is included with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and
the WARRANTIES. This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed.
OWNERSHIP RECORDS
Owner’s Name:
Owner’s Address:
City:
State/Province: Zip Code/Postal Code:
Model Number: Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Notes:
Record the model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference. Warranty is valid only if the completed regis-
tration is received by Earthquake within 30 days of purchase. You can register your warranty online by visiting www.getearthquake.
com. If you do not have a computer, call our customer service department at (800) 345-6007 Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. CST.