EarthQuake E43 - Manual (Page 9)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS
E43 Model
Page 9
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COOLING FINS
Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any
debris before each use.
AIR FILTER
Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed.
Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is
not installed on engine.
Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of op-
eration.
Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions.
STEPS FOR CLEANING RING STYLE FOAM FILTER
- SEE PARTS ExPLOSION ON PAGE 16.
1. Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and debris
are removed. Press filter when washing, do not twist.
2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.
3. Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing filter
until it is dry.
4. Apply oil to the entire filter.
5. Remove excess oil.
6. Attach the filter and air cleaner cover to the engine.
MAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE
POWER AUGER MAINTENANCE
1. The gear case has 4 oz. of grease installed at the factory. It is
recommended that once a year the gear case be split and the
grease level checked. Add grease only if level of grease is below
top of the gears.
dO NOT OVERFILL.
2. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
3. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environment.
Transferring the unit from a warm to a cold place can cause the
build up of harmful condensation.
4. If blade performance decreases, turn unit off and disconnect
spark plug wire. Carefully inspect cutting edge of blade for any
signs of wear. If blades show any of these signs, they need to be
sharpened or replaced.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Please read the maintenance schedule and observe these recom-
mendations to extend the life of your engine.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-
free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. To help you
properly care for your engine, the following pages include a
maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service
tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best
handled by professionals and are normally performed by a techni-
cian or other qualified mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control devices
and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair
establishment or individuals. However, items must be serviced by an
authorized dealer to obtain "no charge" emissions control service.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating condi-
tions. If you operate your engine under unusual conditions, such
as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in
unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for
recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.
IMPORTANT
NEVER TWIST AIR FILTERS WhEN CLEANING.
ALWAYS PRESS.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ACCIdENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNEd OFF ANd COOL, ANd
SPARk PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVEd FROM
SPARk PLUG BEFORE ChECkING ANd AdJUST-
ING ENGINE OR EqUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER ANd NEARBY AR-
EAS MAY ExCEEd 150º F. (65º C). AVOId ThESE
AREAS.
ChECk AUGER OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS ANd
BOLTS. kEEP ThESE ITEMS TIGhTENEd.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITh FUEL IN ThE TANk
INSIdE A BUILdING. POTENTIAL SPARkS MAY
BE PRESENT FOR IGNITION OF FUEL ANd FUEL
VAPORS.
AN AdULT MUST ALWAYS dO MAINTENANCE
ANd REPAIR ON ENGINE ANd AUGER.
ENGINE MUST BE ShUT-OFF, COOL, ANd SPARk
PLUG WIRE REMOVEd BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR
MAINTENANCE CAN BE dONE.
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Every 8
hours
(daily)
Every 0
hours or
seasonally Yearly
Clean Engine and Check Bolts & Nut X
Air Filter Check X
(See Air Filter section) Clean * X
Replace X X
Spark Plug (Gap .028”) Check/
Adjust X
(See Spark Plug section) Replace X
* Service more frequently under dusty conditions
MAINTENANCE SChEdULE