OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS
MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator
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OPERATING YOUR MINI CULTIVATOR
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
GAS ANd OIL
quality
To operate the engine, we recommend using “VIPER” brand
2-cycle oil (PN 300400) to ensure that the engine operates
correctly throughout the life of the engine. Use unleaded
regular gas only.
note: viPer oil can be purchased from our web site
at www.Getearthquake.com.
Mixture
Run engine with a 50:1 ratio.
MIxING FUEL ANd FILLING FUEL TANk
Mixing Fuel
1. Fuel must be mixed in a container outside in a well
ventilated area.
2. Fill certified fuel container 1/4 full of recommended
fuel.
3. Add recommended amount of 2 cycle oil.
4. Screw container cap on straight and tight.
5. Shake the container to mix fuel and oil.
6. Unscrew gas cap slowly to vent, add the remainder of
fuel requirements.
7. Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil and allow to evaporate
before moving or transporting.
Filling Fuel Tank
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool
before refilling the fuel tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from
flames and sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean, dry
surface.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill gas tank completely full, allow space for fuel
to expand.
GAS
OIL
RATIO
1 gallon
2.6 ounces
50:1
2 gallons
5.1 ounces
50:1
5 gallons
13 ounces
50:1
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
CONTAINERS APPROVEd BY ThE UNdERWRITER’S
LABORATORY (U.L.) OR ThE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
TESTING & MATERIALS (ASTM).
AN AdULT MUST ALWAYS hANdLE ANd FILL ThE
ENGINE 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
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
CONNECTEd TO BATTERY. ThIS COULd CAUSE dAMAGE
TO ThE MINI CULTIVATOR.
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