EarthQuake WE43, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...s Walk Behind Edger WE43 Series Get parts online at www getearthquake com P N OMWE43E ECN 9639 REV2 11 28 12 2013 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved WE43E electric start Includes models WE43 WE43E WE43CE...

Page 2: ...e 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 P...

Page 3: ...chine This symbol points out important safety instruc tions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE WARNING WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED CO...

Page 4: ...in daylight or good artificial light Donotoperateproductwhenfatiguedorundertheinfluence of alcohol drugs or other medication which can cause drowsinessoraffectyourabilitytooperatethismachinesafely Ne...

Page 5: ...e should always be many feet away from the operation of the engine and its attachments Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine WARNING ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE AN O...

Page 6: ...turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorner...

Page 7: ...ation provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer These decals are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment to...

Page 8: ...IZE 1 375 x 7 0 inch diameter BLADE SIZE 2 x 9 x 125 inch thick WEIGHT OF UNIT WE43E 38 lb WE43 27 lb WE43CE 28 5 lb UNIT SIZE L x W x H inches 21 x 14 x 23 SPECIFICATIONS Model Operator Ear LPA dBA S...

Page 9: ...m the battery into the mating white plastic connector in the battery box See Figure 1 Make sure the ignition key is removed from the ignition before connecting the wiring for the battery FOR MODEL WE4...

Page 10: ...uel requirements 7 Wipeawayanyspilledfueloroilandallowtoevaporatebefore moving or transporting 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 S...

Page 11: ...to RUN position NOTE Choke must be in the RUN position when pushing or using the primer bulb 2 Prime unit until primer hose is filled with fuel NOTE When using the primer bulb allow the bulb to re tu...

Page 12: ...econds 2 Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at HALF CHOKE position until engine warms up 3 Move choke lever to RUN position and move throttle to desired speed 4 To stop turn switch to OFF position on man...

Page 13: ...IDENTAL STARTING ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL AND SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EX...

Page 14: ...run engine in a well ventilated area 5 Wipeawayanyspilledfuelfromengineandedger Allowtodry 6 Fuel cap and fuel cap vent screw should be turned down tightly before transporting edger in a vehicle LONG...

Page 15: ...d identify remedies For more complicated repairs you may want to rely on your re tailer an authorized service center or Earthquake Earthquake will make the necessary repairs if a service center is not...

Page 16: ...rty carburetor 3 Clean carburetor use gas stabilizer new gas can 4 Throttle control not held open 4 Prime unit 3 more times then hold throttle open when pulling recoil handle Engine misses or lacks po...

Page 17: ...R 1 3 400014 WASHER CLAMP EDGER BLADE 2 4 400009 BLADE EDGER 1 5 400013 NUT M8 HHF LH GR 8 8 ZN 1 6 4000171 SHIELD DEBRIS RUBBER 1 FOR REFERENCE ONLY NON SERVICED PARTS 7 NUT FLANGE LOCK M6 4 8 BOLT M...

Page 18: ...LEFT 1 2 4689 HANDLEBAR UPPER RIGHT 1 3 4639 HANDLE GRIP 2 4 4642 BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 35 SADDLE HEAD 4 5 4641 WASHER M8 CURVED ZINC 4 6 4825 KIT LONG THROW TRIGGER 1 7 1021CE SWITCH WIRE ASSY ON OFF CE M...

Page 19: ...parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 19 WE43 SERIES CHASSIS PARTS EXPLOSION 29 33 30 41 39 34 39 1 38 16 31 32 36 35 37 42 27 22 2 7 8 6 23 3 15 24 40 28 40 16 21 16 26 1...

Page 20: ...8 ZN 1 15 400017 SHIELD DEBRIS WE43 1 16 NUT M5 X 0 8 TOPLCK HHF GR8 8 ZN 8 17 400027 KNOB M8 X 16 HEIGHT ADJUSTER 2 18 11274 KIT FUEL LINES 1 FOR REFERENCE ONLY NON SERVICED PARTS 19 NUT M10 HHFCS TO...

Page 21: ...k for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 21 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 8 30 8 9 10 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 31 29 17 17 17 17 32 33 18 19 19 20 29 21 22 22 23 22 22 22 22 3...

Page 22: ...LONG GROUND WIRE COIL CE WE43CE 1 300194 IGNITION COIL WE43E 1 13 BM6A SPARK PLUG WE43 WE43E 1 35906 SPARK PLUG WE43CE ONLY 1 14 300482 SHROUD VIPER ENG 1 15 300483 COVER ENGINE SHROUD 1 16 300439 BO...

Page 23: ...Operator s Manual WE43 SeriesWalk Behind Edger Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 23...

Page 24: ...e nance listed in the operating and maintenance instructions The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user and continues for the period of time...

Page 25: ...required maintenance in the owner s manual supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage that part will be repaired or repla...

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Page 28: ...ue PO Box 666 Cumberland WI 54829 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2223 E mail info getearthquake com All weights specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice Due to co...