Operator's Manual
WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger
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 walk-behind edger from Earthquake®. We have worked
to ensure that the edger meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your edger 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
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Warnings and Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3-8
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Assembly .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10-12
Maintenance and Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................................13-14
Troubleshooting and Repair ................................................................................................................................................................................................15-16
Parts Breakdown ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................17-22
CE Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24-25
FEDERAL EMISSION 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).
REGISTRATION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG
OWNERSHIP RECORDS
Owner’s Name:
Owner’s Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip Code/Postal Code:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Notes:
Record the model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference. Warranty is valid only if the completed regis-
tration is received by Earthquake® within 30 days of purchase. You can register your warranty online by visiting www.getearthquake.
com. 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.
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
engine even if it is resold.