EarthQuake MC43, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...GetEarthquake com OMMC43VE Rev 4 16 08 2008 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA mc43e electric start mc43 manual start mini cultivator dethatcher OPERATORS MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...atisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned With proper care your mini cultivator or dethatcher will provide many years of service Please take the time to read this manual carefully to learn how...

Page 4: ...sponsibility Read and follow all safety instructions Carefully follow all assembly instructions Maintain the mini cultivator according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operator s...

Page 5: ...protection Always keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and cultivator Do not allow children to operate this mini cultivator Do not allow adults to operate the...

Page 6: ...lectric motors etc Keep flames and sparks away from engine and fuel to prevent fires Fuel fires spread very quickly and are highly explosive Prevention of Gasoline Fires Never fill your fuel tank with...

Page 7: ...lug wire away from the spark plug and any metal parts This must always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug wire and metal parts 4 Replace or repair the part on the engine or mini cultivator...

Page 8: ...e to help familiarize you with the location and content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal cultivating operations Please review this decal now and if you have any questions rega...

Page 9: ...e Figure 1 The middle handlebar can be installed in two positions one high and one low DO NOT overtighten the tee handle nuts 3 Attach the upper right and left handlebars 4689 4690 to the middle handl...

Page 10: ...ke as long as 8 hours to fully charge depending on the original charge level of the battery Note For long term storage protection be sure that the battery is fully charged and the white plastic batter...

Page 11: ...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 Pla...

Page 12: ...l prevent gas from leaking during storage The gas cap will not leak during storage if gas cap is tight and the screw at the top is tight STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE Move engine to a well ventilated a...

Page 13: ...ush rocker switch to OFF position WARM engine Start 1 Move choke lever to CHOKE position NOTE choke position is defined by moving the choke lever as far to the CHOKE position as pos sible 2 Continue w...

Page 14: ...level checked Add a molylithium type grease only if level of grease is below top of the gears DO NOT OVERFILL 2 Keep all screws nuts and bolts tight 3 For cold weather operation store the unit in a co...

Page 15: ...he following occur pitted electrodes burned electrodes cracked porcelain or deposits around electrodes 4 After analysis seat spark plug and tighten with spark plug wrench Reconnect the spark plug wire...

Page 16: ...tal sleeve against the spring until it releases from one of the three holes in the vertical guide 2 Slide the wheel set up or down to the desired position and release the locking metal sleeve until it...

Page 17: ...an approved red fuel container DO NOT siphon by mouth 4 Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel tank Always run engine in a well ventilated area 5 Wipe away any spilled fuel from eng...

Page 18: ...is included in this section We will always be glad to answer any questions you have or help you find suitable assistance To order parts or inquire about warranty call write or email us at the address...

Page 19: ...securely attached to spark plug 3 Dirty 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 re...

Page 20: ...ATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts MC43E MC43 Mini Cultivator GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 25 18 6 24 20 21 22 7 2 8 2 9 2 12 1 2 1 3 4 17 15 16 11 13 5 8 2 19 26 2 27 14 23 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 8 2 MC43E HAND...

Page 21: ...VOLTAGE RECTIFIER 1 14 4660 SOLENOID 1 15 4661 CHARGER PIGTAIL 1 16 4662 NUT CHARGER PIGTAIL 1 17 4663 CAP CHARGER PIGTAIL 1 kEY Part Description Qty 18 4667 throttle cable 1 19 4669 BOLT M6 X 1MM X...

Page 22: ...Page 22 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts MC43E MC43 Mini Cultivator GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 13 7 2 12 8 9 10 3 2 4 2 5 2 1 4 2 11 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 4 2 MC43 HANDLEBAR PARTS...

Page 23: ...ip handlebar 2 3 4640 nut t handle 4 4 4641 washer 8 5 4642 bolt handle clamp 4 6 4655 NUT hex hd M8 X 1 25 2 7 4667 throttle cable 1 8 4689 handlebar upper right 1 9 4690 handlebar upper left 1 10 46...

Page 24: ...2 13 4625 BOLT M6 X 1 0 X 42MM FLANGED HEX HD 4 14 4629 NUT M10 X 1 5 CENTER LOCK HEX HD 1 kEY Part Description Qty 15 4634 WHEEL 2 16 4650 NUT M6 X 1 0 FLANGED HEX HD 2 17 4652 HAIR PIN 5 8 3 4 COTT...

Page 25: ...2 11 4615 THRUST BEARING ASSEMBLY 1 12 4616 SPACER BUSHING 1 13 4617 REDUCER THRUST BEARING 1 kEY Part Description Qty 14 4618 WASHER THRUST 2 15 4619 THRUST BEARING CAGE WASHER 1 16 4620 NUT JAM M8...

Page 26: ...GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 ENGINE PARTS 37 38 41 11 44 4 51 12 22 43 42 23 30 35 34 33 32 50 2 28 40 31 29 24 49 2 20 15 14 47 2 3 2 2 6 2 4 7 2 9 8 2 1 16 2 19 45 2 18 17 36 46 2 48 2 39 47 4 21...

Page 27: ...EW THROTTLE LEVER 1 32 300455 PLATE INTAKE COVER ADAPTER 1 33 300457 COVER AIR FILTER 1 34 300435 AIR FILTER 1 kEY Part Description Qty 35 300330 INTAKE COVER 1 36 56105 BRACKET GAS TANK 1 37 300331 G...

Page 28: ...of the border edger tine faces outward away from the transmission of the mini cultivator 6 Put 1 cotter pin flat side facing edger attachment through the shaft hole that is further down the shaft from...

Page 29: ...iled assembly 2 Slide the Left and Right Dethatcher Assemblies onto the tine shaft making sure the Right Assembly is installed on the right side and Left Assembly is installed on the left side as defi...

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Page 31: ...replace at their discretion any defective part which falls under the conditions stated above Ardisam retains the right to change models specifications and price without notice This product if used as...

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