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Operator's Manual

Rolling High-Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series

Get parts online at 

www.getearthquake.com

 or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5

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600050V, 600050B AND 600050BCE  

ROLLING STRING TRIMMER

WARRAnTy TeRms And condITIons

PRoducT WARRAnTy:  1-yeAR lImITed WARRAnTy

Earthquake, a manufacturing company, warrants this eARTHQuAke® RollInG sTRInG TRImmeR to be free from defects in 
the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.  During the one year warranty of this product, 
Earthquake will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. Any unit used in 
a commercial application is covered for a period of 90 days after purchase.

If warranty work needs to be done, contact your place of purchase or Earthquake for an authorized service center in your area. 
Earthquake will make the necessary repairs if a service center is not available. To obtain warranty service and/or replace-
ment instructions, you must have prior approval from earthquake before shipping your package to us by calling our 
customer service department at 800-345-6007 for a return material authorization number (RmA#). 
All items must be 
shipped prepaid. Earthquake will at no charge, repair or replace, at their discretion, any defective part which falls under the 
conditions stated above.

Earthquake retains the right to change models, specifications and price without notice. This product if used as intended, will 
give you years of trouble free service. We hope you will enjoy the quality of our products for years to come. 

For replacement parts, phone 800-345-6007 or go online to www.GetEarthquake.com.

This warranty applies to the original owner with a proof of purchase and is not transferable. It supersedes all other warranties either 
expressed or implied and all other obligations to liabilities on our part.  Earthquake does not assume, and does not authorize any 
other person to assume for us, any liability in connection with the sale of our products.

The warranty applies only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident or repairs 

made by anyone not certified by Earthquake.  This guarantee is void unless the warranty card is properly filled out and received 
by Earthquake within 30 days of purchase or go to www.GetEarthquake.com for online registration.

  

EARTHqUAKE

A Division of Ardisam, Inc.

1160 Eighth Avenue; P.O. Box 666

Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

1-800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-4180

E-mail:  [email protected]

Summary of Contents for 600050 Series

Page 1: ...s Manual Original Operating Instructions Rolling High Wheel String Trimmer 600050 Series P N 19989 Revised 06 13 11 Get parts online at www GetEarthquake com Includes models 600050V pictured 600050B 6...

Page 2: ...roubleshooting 17 Slope Guide 18 Parts Breakdown 19 22 Warranty 23 CE Declaration of Conformity 24 This instruction book contains information for several models Read and keep this book for future refe...

Page 3: ...entire operating and maintenance instructions AND the entire engine manual which accompanies this product Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death Operate the string trim...

Page 4: ...ability to operate this machine safely Never operate trimmer in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Before each use inspect the throttle control...

Page 5: ...e If the fuel has to be drained this should be done outdoors The drained fuel should be stored in a container specifically designed for fuel storage or it should be disposed of carefully Enginesgiveof...

Page 6: ...l parts to the cutting head of this machine Hazard Symbols and Meanings Safety Decals and Warnings Control and Operating Symbols Pictured below are control and operating symbols on the unit or in this...

Page 7: ...ttle Control Lever Controls the speed or stops the engine PrimerButton Injects fuel directly into the carburetor manifold for faster starts 600050B models only Recoil Starter Handle The engine is equi...

Page 8: ...ng including the parts bags from the carton 2 Remove the packing material positioned around the unit 3 Cutdownallfourcornersofthecartonandlaythesidepanelsflat 4 Pull the trimmer out of the carton Cont...

Page 9: ...perating position 3 Stand in the operator s position behind the trimmer Put the handle in a comfortable position Make sure both sides of the handle are level NOTE Make sure the cables are not caught b...

Page 10: ...n the FAST position to run the engine at full speed SEE FIGURE 6 2 Pull the throttle control lever back to decrease engine speed Push the throttle control lever forward to increase engine speed 3 To s...

Page 11: ...nger to complete the job If the trimmer lines are worn to less than half their original length change to a new trimmer line See moreonhowtoreplacethetrimmerlineinthe Maintenance Service and Storage se...

Page 12: ...dusty or dirty conditions Note 3 Change more often if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions To service the air filter and change the oil in the 600050V model you must remove the wheels on the st...

Page 13: ...er trimmer line How to Replace the Trimmer Line For the best performance use a heavy gauge 0 155 diameter trimmer line Cut the length of the trimmer line to 21 5 Use the length guide located on the sh...

Page 14: ...height for the average yard is two 2 inches SEE FIGURE 16 1 Use the L handle wrench found in the parts bag to loosen the socket head cap screws shown in the figure below NOTE There are two socket hea...

Page 15: ...not bend the belt guides NOTE Use only OEM replacement belts 5 To assemble the drive belt reverse the above steps Make sure all fasteners are tight Make sure the mounting bolt for the drive pulley is...

Page 16: ...Remove the spark plug from the cylinder Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder Slowly pull the recoil starter handle so that the oil will protect the cylinder Install a new spark plug in the cylinde...

Page 17: ...le gasoline Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas Engine cooling system clogged Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins Engine overheats Engine cooling system clogged Clean debris screen and engine...

Page 18: ...eases in height at approxi mately 1 76 feet in 10 feet A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approxi mately 2 68 feet in 10 feet Slope Guide Warning Use extreme care at all times and...

Page 19: ...9912 HANDLE PIVOT PLASTIC MOLDING 4 5 19913 CAM LEVER BOLT ASSEMBLY 2 6 19914 THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE 1 5 IN RANGE For 600050V only 1 60005039 Throttle control cable B S For 600050B and 600050BCE only...

Page 20: ...1 60005072 ENGINE 159CC LONCIN VERT SHOWN for 600050V only 1 60005070 Engine Vert Briggs 675 st Not SHOWN FOr 600050B only 1 60005071 Engine Vert Briggs 675 CE st NOt Shown FOr 600050BCE only 1 2 1997...

Page 21: ...5 TOP THREAD 1 2 19924 ASSEMBLY CUTTER HEAD AND WRAP METRIC 1 3 19923 HEIGHT GUIDE ASSEMBLY METRIC 1 4 19958 ASSEMBLY JACKSHAFT HOUSING AND BEARINGS 1 5 60005054 WRAP WEED 1 6 19925 SPACER M17 5 X 23...

Page 22: ...REW M5 X 3 X 30 2 9 19938 AXLE AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY METRIC 2 10 19932 IDLER ASSEMBLY DBL ZINC METRIC 1 11 60005008 SPRING EXTENSION 1 5LG 1 12 19968 ASSEMBLY V PULLEY AND BEARING 1 kEY Part Descriptio...

Page 23: ...number RMA All items must be shipped prepaid Earthquake will at no charge repair or replace at their discretion any defective part which falls under the conditions stated above Earthquake retains the...

Page 24: ...Get parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 24 Operator s Manual Rolling High Wheel StringTrimmer 600050 Series...

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Page 28: ...k for parts online at www earthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 Earthquake Division of Ardisam Inc 1160 8th Avenue PO Box 666 Cumberland WI 54829 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2223 Email info ardisam...

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