EarthQuake MC43E - Manual (Page 10)

Operator's Manual
MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator
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FOR MODEL MC43E ELECTRIC START
CHARGING THE BATTERY
To charge the battery, check that the battery wiring is properly
connected and plug the battery charger (4681) into the side of
the battery box (4656) with matching three-prong plug. Plug
the other end of the battery charger into a standard 120V outlet
receptacle. Battery is fully charged when the LED light turns
GREEN on the external charger. The electric start cultivator
(MC43E) will maintain a charge in the battery when the engine
is running.
Batteries may take as long as eight (8) hours to fully charge
depending on the original charge level of the battery.
NOTE: For long term storage protection, be sure that
the battery is fully charged and the white plastic battery
connector is disconnected. Place the battery box cover onto
the battery box and store in a dry place out of direct sunlight.
NOTE: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of
charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced.
Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use.
WARNING
AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK! DO NOT USE BATTERY
CHARGER AROUND WATER OR IN WET CONDITIONS.
OPERATION
OPERATION TIPS
1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two
hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch
slippage may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil and
other moisture for efficient operation.
2. Cultivate without placing excessive body weight on the unit.
The cultivator operates most efficiently with the weight of the
unit itself.
3. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
GAS AND OIL
Quality
To operate the engine, we recommend using “VIPER” brand
two-cycle oil (PN 300400) or equivalent high quality 2-cycle oil
designed for air-cooled 2-cycle engines, to ensure that the en-
gine operates correctly throughout the life of the engine. Use
premium gasoline, low/no ethanol blends recommended.
CAUTION
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK INDOORS.
FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
NEVER MIX FUEL AND OIL DIRECTLY IN ENGINE FUEL
TANK. USE ONLY NONMETAL, PORTABLE FUEL CONTAIN-
ERS APPROVED BY THE UNDERWRITER’S LABORATORY
(U.L.) OR THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING & MATE-
RIALS (ASTM).
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS HANDLE AND FILL THE EN-
GINE WITH FUEL.
ALWAYS HANDLE GAS IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA,
OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR SPARKS.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE ENGINE
FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT SPRAY WATER ON OR NEAR THE ELECTRON-
ICS OF THE CULTIVATOR AS THIS MAY RESULT IN DAM-
AGE TO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
DO NOT TRY TO START ENGINE WHILE THE BATTERY
CHARGER IS CONNECTED. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE
ENGINE AND BATTERY.
IMPORTANT
THIS ENGINE USES A GAS/OIL MIXTURE. DO NOT RUN ON
STRAIGHT GAS ONLY, ENGINE DAMAGE WILL RESULT.
DO NOT START ENGINE WITH BATTERY CHARGER CON-
NECTED TO BATTERY. THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE CULTIVATOR.