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Owner’s Manual

ACREAGE™ ROUGH CUT MOWER

Get parts online at  

www.GetEarthquake.com 

or Call 

800-345-6007 

M-F 8-5 CST

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your product from Earthquake®. We have worked to ensure that this product meets the highest 

standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your purchase 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. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. 

Some assembly may be required. 

Read and keep this manual for future reference. This manual contains important information regarding 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. All persons to whom rent/loan this unit must have access to and understand this information. This manual should 

remain with the product even if it is resold. 

CONTENTS

Introduction/Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Bolt Identification Chart ................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Warnings and Safety Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4-9
Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11-12
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12-15
Maintenance and Storage ...................................................................................................................................................................................................15-17
Troubleshooting and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................................................................17

STOP! ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY BEFORE USE

All products must be registered

 within 30 days

 from the date of purchase in order to be covered under 

warranty. For more information regarding Warranty and Registration please review the Warranty and 

Registration terms and conditions expressed in the warranty insert. 

REGISTRATION AND SERVICE

Record the product model number and serial number in the 

space provided for easy reference when ordering parts or 

requesting technical support. Excluding emissions-related 

warranty items, the warranty is valid only if the completed 

registration is received by Ardisam within 30 days of 

purchase. You can register your warranty online by visiting 

www.GetEarthquake.com, or by mailing it to: Ardisam, 1160 

8th Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829. You may also call our 

Customer Service department at (800) 345-6007 Mondays 

through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Serial Number 

Location

Summary of Contents for ACREAGE RC4432

Page 1: ...CONSERVER POUR TOUTE CONSULTATION EXT RIEURE Owner s Manual Manuel de l utilisateur ACREAGE Rough Cut Mower Faucheuse tract e Model s RC4432 Mod les n RC4432 Get parts or technical assistance online...

Page 2: ...hom rent loan this unit must have access to and understand this information This manual should remain with the product even if it is resold CONTENTS Introduction Contents 2 Bolt Identification Chart 3...

Page 3: ...online at www GetEarthquake com or Call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 CST HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION CHART Bolts shown are for size reference only Extra hardware may be included in the parts bag A 6 35mm x 45mm l...

Page 4: ...l instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this equipment BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Please read this section carefully Read entire operating and maintenance instructions for this prod...

Page 5: ...sibility of being struck by small flying particles or being struck by low hanging branches twigs or other objects which may be unnoticed by the operator Do not operate the mower without proper guards...

Page 6: ...hful care of a responsible adult that is not performing mower operation Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children...

Page 7: ...horized replacement parts Always follow the manufacturers instructions on operation of the tow vehicle Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may be pulled into a building Never run engine outd...

Page 8: ...vent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge Use only nonmetal portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter s Laboratory U L or the American Society for Testing Materials ASTM A...

Page 9: ...Machine c Keep Hands Clear Contact Can Injure d Keep Feet Clear Contact Can Injure e Go Up And Down Slopes Not Across Slopes Sideways f Remove Objects That Could Be Thrown By The Blade Should any of...

Page 10: ...SEE FIGURE 12 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FIGURE 12 RC4432 ROUGH CUT MOWER FEATURES KEY FEATURE 1 TOOL LESS ADJUSTABLE TANDEM TOW BAR 9 TOWING POSITIONS 2 TOW BAR LOCKING PIN 3 FRONT AND REAR...

Page 11: ...12 volt maintenance free lead acid battery When the battery is properly maintained and charged it will provide years of dependable service 1 The Rough Cut Mower is shipped with the negative battery t...

Page 12: ...IT THE BATTERY TERMINALS DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY OR FIRE CAN OCCUR SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF DURING OPERATION THE MOWER MAKES UNUSUAL NOISES OR VIBRATIONS SHUT OFF THE TOW VEHICLE THEN SHUT...

Page 13: ...0 degrees to lock in the up disengaged position SEE FIGURE 7 b Position the tow bar at the desired numbered offset hole on the deck mount degree plate SEE FIGURE 8 AND TABLE 1 c Lift the spring loaded...

Page 14: ...XHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS KEEP HANDS FEET HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM THE MOWER AND ANY MOVING PARTS ON THE ENGINE DO NOTTOUCHTHE MUFFLER OR SURROUNDING AREAS TE...

Page 15: ...wing keep the offset by 10 inches Position 4 or Position 6 Do not use a commercial or non commercial automobile truck sport utility vehicle SUV or motorcycle as defined by the Wisconsin Department of...

Page 16: ...by an authorized dealer to obtain no charge emissions control service Good maintenance is essential to help reduce air pollution and for safe economical and trouble free operation GENERAL RECOMMENDATI...

Page 17: ...of our products but no amount of careful design by us and careful maintenance by you can guarantee a repair free life for your Rough Cut Mower Most repairs will be minor and easily fixed by following...

Page 18: ...ttery has no charge Charge and replace if dead damaged or defective Engine runs poorly Bad spark plug Replace spark plug Dirty air filter See engine manual Carburetor out of adjustment For carburetor...

Page 19: ...ill that increases in height at approximately 3 64 feet 110 9 cm in 10 feet 304 5 cm SLOPE GUIDE WARNING USE EXTREME CARE AT ALL TIMES AND AVOID SUDDEN TURNS OR MANEUVERS FOLLOW OTHER INSTRUCTIONS IN...

Page 20: ...doivent avoir acc s ces informations et les comprendre Le pr sent manuel doit rester avec le produit notamment s il est revendu SOMMAIRE Introduction Sommaire 20 Sch ma d identification des vis 21 Av...

Page 21: ...com ou composer le 800 345 6007 L V 8h 17h HNC SCH MA D IDENTIFICATION DE LA QUINCAILLERIE Vis repr sent es des fins de r f rence de taille seulement Le sachet de pi ces peut contenir de la visserie...

Page 22: ...urit des personnes Lire et respecter toutes les instructions du manuel avant de tenter de faire fonctionner cette machine AVANT D UTILISER LA MACHINE Veiller lire cette section avec attention Lire l e...

Page 23: ...n de la t te contre les projections de terre et petits cailloux et pour viter de heurter les branches basses et autres objets auxquels l utilisateur n aurait pas pr t attention Ne pas utiliser la fauc...

Page 24: ...up conduire la faucheuse Rester alerte et arr ter la faucheuse si des enfants s approchent Avant et durant les d placements reculons regarder derri re soi et vers le bas pour v rifier qu il n y a pas...

Page 25: ...rigine ou des pi ces de rechange autoris es Toujours respecter les instructions du fabricant concernant l utilisation du v hicule de remorquage Ne jamais faire fonctionner le moteur l ext rieur un end...

Page 26: ...xplosion sous l effet d une d charge d lectricit statique Utiliser exclusivement des bidons carburant portables non m talliques homologu s par Underwriter s Laboratory U L ou par l American Society fo...

Page 27: ...r les mains l cart risque de blessure par contact d Tenir les pieds l cart risque de blessure par contact e Aller dans le sens de la pente par perpendiculairement f Enlever les objets susceptibles d t...

Page 28: ...14 FIGURE 12 CARACT RISTIQUES DE LA FAUCHEUSE RC4432 REP CARACT RISTIQUE 1 BARRE D ATTELAGE TANDEM R GLABLE SANS OUTIL 9 POSITIONS DE REMORQUAGE 2 GOUPILLE D ARR T DE BARRE D ATTELAGE 3 RIDEAUX ANTIPR...

Page 29: ...orrectement entretenue et charg e la batterie offrira des ann es de service fiable 1 La faucheuse tract e est livr e avec la cosse n gative de la batterie d branch e Cela emp che la batterie de se d c...

Page 30: ...ROVOQUER UN INCENDIE DES BLESSURES GRAVES VOIRE LA MORT SI LA FAUCHEUSE PRODUIT DES BRUITS OU VIBRATIONS INHABITUELS DURANT LA MARCHE COUPER LE MOTEUR DU V HICULE DE REMORQUAGE PUIS COUPER LE MOTEUR D...

Page 31: ...elage et le tourner de 90 degr s pour bloquer la goupille en position haute d gag e VOIR FIGURE 7 b Placer la barre d attelage au dessus du trou de d calage lat ral souhait sur le plateau d angle du c...

Page 32: ...INS LES PIEDS LES CHEVEUX ET LES V TEMENTS AMPLES L CART DE LA FAUCHEUSE ET DE TOUTE PI CE MOBILE SUR LE MOTEUR NE PAS TOUCHER LE SILENCIEUX NI LES SURFACES AVOISINANTES LES TEMP RATURES PEUVENT D PAS...

Page 33: ...aucheuse en position d cal e limiter le d calage lat ral 25 cm 10 po position 4 ou position 6 Ne pas utiliser de v hicule commercial ou non commercial de type voiture camion v hicule utilitaire sport...

Page 34: ...tre confi s un concessionnaire agr pour b n ficier d un service de contr le des missions sans frais Un bon entretien est essentiel pour r duire la pollution atmosph rique et assurer un fonctionnement...

Page 35: ...la conception soign e et tout l entretien attentionn ne sauraient garantir une existence totalement exempte de r paration de cette faucheuse La majorit des probl mes sont mineurs et ais ment r solus...

Page 36: ...e endommag e ou d fectueuse Le moteur tourne mal Bougie d fectueuse Changer la bougie Filtre air sale Voir le manuel du moteur Carburateur d r gl Pour r gler le carburateur apporter la machine un cent...

Page 37: ...tres de distance GUIDE DE PENTE AVERTISSEMENT FAIRE PREUVE DE GRANDE PRUDENCE EN PERMANENCE ET VITER LES VIRAGES OU MAN UVRES BRUSQUES RESPECTER LES AUTRES INSTRUCTIONS DANS CE MANUEL CONCERNANT LA S...

Page 38: ...38 Manuel de l utilisateur FAUCHEUSE TRACT E ACREAGE Pi ces d tach es en ligne www GetEarthquake com ou composer le 800 345 6007 L V 8h 17h HNC NOTES...

Page 39: ...39 Manuel de l utilisateur FAUCHEUSE TRACT E ACREAGE Pi ces d tach es en ligne www GetEarthquake com ou composer le 800 345 6007 L V 8h 17h HNC NOTES...

Page 40: ...ARDISAM INC 1160 Eighth Avenue PO Box 755 Cumberland WI 54829 Phone 800 345 6007 T l phone 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2124 T l copieur 715 822 2124 www GetEarthquake com...

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