Caution, Troubleshooting and repair – EarthQuake MC43E User Manual
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Operator's Manual
MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator
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TRANSPORTING YOUR CULTIVATOR
1. After using the cultivator and before transporting it, screw
the gas cap on (clockwise) tightly. The gas cap will not leak
during transporting if gas cap is tight. Never transport engine
inside an enclosed space within a vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors
may ignite causing serious injury or death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open vehicle
in an upright position.
3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas into an
approved red fuel container. DO NOT siphon by mouth.
4. Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel tank.
Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine and cultivator. Allow
to dry.
6. Gas cap should be turned down tightly before transporting
cultivator in a vehicle.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
If your cultivator will not be used for more than one month,
prepare it for long term storage.
Steps for Long-Term Storage
1. Mix an appropriate amount of fuel stabilizer, such as STA-
BIL®, to fresh gasoline, in the ratio recommended on the sta-
bilizer packaging. Run the engine for five minutes to distrib-
ute the stabilizer mixture throughout the fuel system. This
will prevent gum, varnish and corrosion build up in your fuel
system during long-term storage for up to 12 months.
2. Store cultivator in an upright position.
3. Remove all debris from cultivator tines and engine.
CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER SIPHON FUEL BY
MOUTH.
NEVER STORE CULTIVATOR WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL
TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR BUILDING.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
At Earthquake, we build quality and durability into the design
of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and
careful maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for
your Earthquake Cultivator. Most repairs will be minor, and easily
fixed by following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide
in this section.
The guide will help you pinpoint the causes of common problems
and identify remedies.
For more complicated repairs, you may want to rely on your
retailer, an authorized service center or Earthquake. Earthquake
will make the necessary repairs if a service center is not available.
A parts breakdown is located toward the end of this manual.
We will always be glad to answer any questions you have, or
help you find suitable assistance. To order parts or inquire about
warranty, call or e-mail us using the contact information found
in this section.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts can be obtained from the store where the cultivator was
purchased or direct from the factory. To order parts visit www.
getearthquake.com or call 1-800-345-6007.
For other general questions, you can e-mail us at:
Please include the following information with your order:
1) Part numbers
2) Part description
3) Quantity
4) Model number and serial number
SPARE PARTS
Only use approved Earthquake spare parts.