EarthQuake MC43 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 11

order so that they are positioned left to right A, B, C, D,
as viewed from the user's position on the cultivator. Make
sure that the hub collars on both the right and left pairs
of tines face each other so that there is adequate spacing
between the tine blades.
3. Insert the hairpins into the holes at each end of the tine
shaft to lock the tines into place.
NOTE: Tines can be reversed so the pointed tip of the tines
are directed forward - for more aggressive digging.
In this arrangement, tines are positioned left to
right D, C, B, A as viewed from the user's position.
To reduce tilling width from 10 inches to 6 inches,
remove both outer tines and reinsert hairpins
through the two inner holes on the tine shaft to
secure both inner tines in place.
HUB
COLLARS
HAIR
PIN
TINE SHAFT
D C
INNER HOLE
FIGURE 3
Starting and Stopping the Engine
• Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to
prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid
ignition of vapors if present.
• Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and gas cap to
ensure proper air flow.
Cold Engine Start (SEE FIGURE 4 on following page):
Starting engine for first time or after engine has cooled off or
after running out of fuel.
1. Prime unit until primer hose is filled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to
return completely to its original position between
pushes.
2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke
lever as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
3. Push ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
4. Hold handle bar near throttle control lever firmly. Put one
foot on wheel mount to hold the unit firmly against the
ground. Squeeze throttle control lever and grasp starter
THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
INNER TINE
Hot/Warm Engine Start:
OUTER
TINE
B A
handle with other hand and pull out slowly, until it pulls
slightly harder. Without letting starter handle retract, pull
rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original
position very slowly. Repeat this step every time the starter
rope is pulled until unit fires or runs.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
5. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: Half choke is defined when the choke lever is
positioned between CHOKE and RUN.
6. Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle to
desired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
7. To stop engine, push ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
1. Begin with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Cold Engine
Starting.
Note: If engine fails to start after trying starting
procedures, please contact our customer service
department at 800-345-6007.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSI-
TION BEFORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN,
RETURN BOTH HANDS TO THE HANDLE
BAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND
STABILITY OF THE UNIT.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICI-
PATED JERK TOWARDS
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE
UNATTENDED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY CULTIVATOR
LOCATION TO ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS
RUNNING.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE
DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED.
WIPE OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY.
KEEP FEET AWAY FROM THE TINES TO AVOID
INJURY.
Operator's Manual
MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator
ENGINE. PLEASE
RUNNING WHILE
FROM ONE
HEARING
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