EarthQuake 7040, Operator'S Manual

Operator's Manual

SRT Model 7040

Check for parts online at 

www.getearthquake.com

 or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST

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Operator's Manual

SRT Model 7040

Check for parts online at 

www.getearthquake.com

 or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST

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dAnGER  indiCAtES  A  SERiouS  injuRY  oR 

FAtALitY  WiLL  RESuLt  iF  thE  SAFEtY  in-

StRuCtionS  thAt  FoLLoW  thiS  SiGnAL 

WoRd ARE not oBEYEd.

SAFEtY

oWnER’S RESPonSiBiLitY

Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the roto-

tiller is the owner’s responsibility.

•  Read and follow all safety instructions.
•  Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
•  Maintain the tiller according to directions and sched-

ule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.

•  Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with 

all controls and safety precautions.

SPECiAL mESSAGES

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to 

potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful 

operating and servicing information. Please read all the 
information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

note: general information is given throughout 

the manual that may help the operator in the 

operation or service of the machine. 

imPoRtAnt SAFEtY PRECAutionS

Please read this section carefully. Operate the tiller according 

to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined 

here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses 

this tiller must read the instructions and be familiar with 

the controls. Your tiller is equipped with a safety device 

that enables you to stop the wheels and tines quickly in 

an emergency. Learn how the drive safety control lever 
operates and how to control the tiller at all times.

this symbol points out important safety instructions 

which if not followed could endanger your personal 

safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual 

before attempting to operate this equipment.

•  Do not allow children to operate this rototiller. Keep small 

children away from the area being tilled. Do not allow 
adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction.

PREPARAtion

•  Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear 

sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers, or open 

shoes, and never operate the tiller with bare feet. Do not 
wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.

•  Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove 

all foreign objects. Do not till above underground 

water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not 

operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and foreign 
objects which can damage the equipment.

•  Disengage all clutches and leave all control levers in 

the neutral position before starting the engine.

•  Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

  a.  Use an approved fuel container.

  b.  Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

 WaRning

WARninG indiCAtES A SERiouS injuRY oR 

FAtALitY  CouLd  RESuLt  iF thE  SAFEtY  in-

StRuCtionS  thAt  FoLLoW  thiS  SiGnAL 

WoRd ARE not oBEYEd.

 CauTion

CAution  indiCAtES  You  CAn  oR  YouR 

EquiPmEnt  CAn  BE  huRt  iF  thE  SAFEtY 

inStRuCtionS  thAt  FoLLoW  thiS  SiGnAL 

WoRd ARE not oBEYEd.

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imPoRtAnt  indiCAtES  hELPFuL  inFoRmA-

tion  FoR  PRoPER  ASSEmBLY,  oPERAtion, 

oR mAintEnAnCE oF YouR EquiPmEnt.

 WaRning

You muSt REAd, undERStAnd And ComPLY 

With ALL SAFEtY And oPERAtinG inStRuC-

tionS in thiS mAnuAL BEFoRE AttEmPtinG 

to SEtuP And oPERAtE YouR RototiLLER.
FAiLuRE to ComPLY With ALL SAFEtY And 

oPERAtinG  inStRuCtionS  CAn  RESuLt  in 

LoSS  oF  mAChinE  ContRoL,  SERiouS  PER-

SonAL  injuRY  to  You  And/oR  BYStAnd-

ERS,  And  RiSk  oF  EquiPmEnt  And  PRoP-

ERtY  dAmAGE.  thE  tRiAnGLE  in  thE  tExt 

SiGniFiES imPoRtAnt CAutionS oR WARn-

inGS WhiCh muSt BE FoLLoWEd.
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CALiFoRniA  to  CAuSE  CAnCER,  BiRth  dE-

FECtS, oR othER REPRoduCtiVE hARm.