EarthQuake MC43E - Manual (Page 14)

Operator's Manual
MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
STEPS FOR WORKING ON EQUIPMENT
1. Turn off engine switch.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away
from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must always
be done or arcing may occur between spark plug wire and
metal parts.
4. Replace or repair the part on the cultivator.
5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during repair,
that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory. Never
replace parts that are not specifically designed for the cul-
tivator.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
CULTIVATOR MAINTENANCE
1. The transmission case has grease installed at the factory. It
is recommended that once a year the gear case be split by a
qualified service professional and the grease level checked.
Add a molylithium type 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 cold to a warm
place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Please read the maintenance schedule and observe these
recommendations 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
technician 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 conditions.
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.
CAUTION
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE AT-
TEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK
PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE
OR EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
CHECK CULTIVATOR 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 RE-
PAIR ON ENGINE AND CULTIVATOR.
ENGINE MUST BE SHUT-OFF, COOL, AND SPARK PLUG
WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR MAINTE-
NANCE CAN BE DONE.
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Every 8
hours
(daily)
Every 20
hours or
seasonally
Each
Year
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