Operator's Manual
MC440 4-Cycle Cultivator
Check for parts online at
www.getearthquake.com
or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing a 4-cycle cultivator from
Earthquake®
. We have worked
to ensure that this cultivator meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your cultivator will provide
many years of service.
Please read this entire manual before installation and use.
Earthquake
reserves the right to change, alter or improve the
product and this document at any time without prior notice.
CONTENTS
Registration ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Warnings and Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3-7
Features/Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Unpacking and Assembly .............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9-13
Maintenance & Storage .........................................................................................................................................................................................................13-15
Troubleshooting and Repair ................................................................................................................................................................................................15-16
Parts Breakdown ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................17-21
15073 Border-Edger Kit Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................................22
DK43 Dethatcher Kit Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................................................23
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
FEDERAL EMISSIONS INFORMATION
Earthquake
warrants to the retail purchaser, that this small, off-road engine was designed, built and equipped to conform at the
time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This manual may contain information for several models. Read and keep this manual for future reference. This manual contains important
information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. The owner must be certain that all the product information is
included with the unit. This information includes the MANUAL, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES. This information must be
included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed. This manual should remain with the product even if it is resold.
OWNERSHIP RECORDS
Owner’s Name:
Owner’s Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip Code/Postal Code:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Notes:
REGISTRATION AND SERVICE
Record the engine model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference
when ordering parts or requesting technical support. Excluding emissions-related warranty
items, the warranty is valid only if the completed registration is received by Ardisam within 30
days of purchase.
(SEE WARRANTY SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION.)
You can register
your warranty online by visiting www.getearthquake.com, or by mailing it to: Ardisam, 1160
Eighth Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829. If you do not have a computer, call our customer service
department at (800) 345-6007 Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
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