EarthQuake MC43E - Manual (Page 12)

Operator's Manual
MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator
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STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
• Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to prevent
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid igni-
tion of vapors if present.
• Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and gas cap to en-
sure proper air flow.
Cold Engine Start:
Starting engine for first time or after engine has cooled off or
after running out of fuel.
1. Move choke lever to RUN position.
NOTE: Choke must be in the RUN position when pushing or
using the primer bulb.
2. Prime unit until primer hose is filled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to re-
turn completely to its original position between pushes.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke le-
ver as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
4. Push ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
5. Hold handle bar firmly. Grasp starter handle with other hand
and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Without let-
ting starter handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm
stroke. Let it return to its original position very slowly. Re-
peat this step every time the starter rope is pulled until unit
fires or runs.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
6. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: Half choke is defined when the choke lever is be-
tween CHOKE and RUN.
7. Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle to
desired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
8. To stop engine, push ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
Warm Engine Start:
1. Begin with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
Hot Engine Start:
1. Begin with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting.
CAUTION
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER TRYING STARTING
PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-345-6007.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED JERK
TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTEND-
ED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY CULTIVATOR FROM ONE LOCATION TO
ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE-
FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RETURN
BOTH HANDS TO THE HANDLE BAR POSITION TO
MAINTAIN CONTROL AND STABILITY OF THE UNIT.
FOR MODEL MC43E ELECTRIC START
1. Check that the battery is connected using the white plastic
connectors inside the battery box. Insert ignition key into
ignition and turn key to the START position until engine starts
running, then release key to the ON position. DO NOT hold
the ignition key in the START position longer than 3 seconds.
2. Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at HALF CHOKE position
until engine warms up.
3. Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle to
desired speed.
4. To stop, turn switch to OFF position on manual start models.
On electric start, turn ignition key to the OFF position.
DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
• DO NOT use starting fluid.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids or vapors into air cleaner,
carburetor or spark plug chamber.
• DO NOT remove spark plug and attempt to start engine.
Flammable fuel can spray out & ignite from a spark from spark
plug.