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Operator Manual

Acreage

 Rough Cut Mower

2

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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. 

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 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction/Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warnings and Safety Precautions.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assembly.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance, Service, and Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting and Repair .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 19

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. 
This manual can be stored on the machine in the included 
storage container located on the deck.

REGISTRATION & 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, 1730 Industrial 
Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829. You may also call our Customer 
Service department at (800) 345-6007 Mondays through Fridays 
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST.

Serial Number Location

Serial Number

____________________________________________________

Date of Purchase

____________________________________________________

  

 DANGER

 CALIFORNIA PROPOSTION 65 WARNING - 

ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS 

CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 

TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER 

REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

Figure 1

Summary of Contents for Acreage

Page 1: ...UCTIONS CONTIENT DES INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA S CURIT VEUILLEZ LE LIRE ET LE CONSERVER POUR TOUTE CONSULTATION EXT RIEURE ENGLISH FRAN AIS 2023 Ardisam All Rights Reserved Tous droits r serv s...

Page 2: ...CONTENTS Introduction Contents 2 Warnings and Safety Precautions 3 Features 10 Assembly 11 Operation 13 Maintenance Service and Storage 18 Troubleshooting and Repair 19 warranties This information mus...

Page 3: ...y instructions outlined here and inserted throughout the text Anyone who uses this machine must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls INTENDED USE FORESEEABLE MISUSE IMPORTANT This i...

Page 4: ...ticed by the operator Do not operate the mower without proper guards or other safety protective devices in place Use this equipment for its intended purpose only See manufacturer s instructions for pr...

Page 5: ...a slope Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove objects such as rocks tree limbs fence posts etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles or foreign objec...

Page 6: ...or over speed the engine Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as necessary To guard against engine over heating always have engine debris filter mounted and clean Inspect cooling fins on e...

Page 7: ...h equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete...

Page 8: ...ng 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 o...

Page 9: ...ough Cut Mower Get parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 4 30 CST 9 Part Number 43562 Decal Install All Guards Before Operating Mower Part Number 42909 Decal Danger Flying D...

Page 10: ...Drive Belt 5 Debris Guards Front and Rear 15 Electric Start Gasoline Air Cooled Engine 22 Engine Oil Drain 9 FEATURE LOCATION Exhaust Muffler 23 Fuel Pump 20 Fuel Tank 1 72 Gallon 19 Hitch Height Adj...

Page 11: ...675 LBS DO NOT TRY TO LIFT ALONE ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED Wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge Side Cutter or Industrial Scissors Safety Goggles and Gloves Tow Vehicle REMOVE THE MOWER FROM THE SHIPPING CRATE...

Page 12: ...ll provide years of dependable service CAUTION ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE WHEN SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY YOU MUST SERVICE THE ENGINE BEFORE OPERATION FOLLOW THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER S INSTR...

Page 13: ...DO NOT MODIFY REMOVE CUT BEND OR WELD THE PARTS OF THE MOWER OR THE SHIELD GUARDS MODIFICATION OF YOUR MACHINE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE SERIOUS INJURY AND OR DEATH ALWAYS...

Page 14: ...sure the left and right sides of the mower deck height adjustment is the same on both sides Cutting height is between 3 5 to 7 5 inches WARNING IF DURING OPERATION THE MOWER MAKES UNUSUAL NOISES OR VI...

Page 15: ...ed position b Position the tow bar at the desired numbered offset hole on the deck mount degree plate See Figure 9 and Table 1 c Lift the spring loaded tongue locking pin knob and turn 90 degrees to l...

Page 16: ...torque bolts to 600nm 443 ft lbs Replace any damaged hardware MOWER TIPS Never operate outside of tow vehicle recommendations or limitations If the weeds or grass are tall and thick operate the mower...

Page 17: ...er Use of these tow vehicle types will void the warranty Adjust heigh of hitch to pitch mower back front upward to get better mulching of debris Note This increases engine load and slower ground speed...

Page 18: ...gine repair establishment or individuals However items must be serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain no charge emissions control service Good maintenance is essential to help reduce air pollution...

Page 19: ...in the troubleshooting guide in this section The guide will help you pinpoint the causes of common problems and identify remedies For more complicated repairs you may want to rely on an authorized ser...

Page 20: ...ark plug Dirty air filter See engine manual Carburetor out of adjustment For carburetor adjustment take the unit to an authorized service center Stale gasoline Drain old gasoline and add fresh gas Eng...

Page 21: ...pe angle DO NOT MOW ON A SLOPE GREATER THAN 20 DEGREES A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1 76 feet 53 6 cm in 10 feet 304 5 cm A 20 degree slope is a hill that incr...

Page 22: ...ocumentation doit tre fournie en vertu de la r glementation en vigueur Toutes les personnes qui cette machine est lou e ou pr t e doivent avoir acc s ces informations et les comprendre TABLE DES MATI...

Page 23: ...hine conform ment aux instructions de s curit fournies ici et tout au long du manuel Quiconque utilise cette machine doit lire les instructions et tre familiaris avec les commandes EMPLOI PR VU EMPLOI...

Page 24: ...n et la pose d accessoires Utiliser exclusivement des accessoires homologu s par le fabricant Travailler uniquement durant la journ e ou sous une bonne lumi re artificielle Ne pas utiliser ce produit...

Page 25: ...r mement s ches ou durant une s cheresse Les tincelles produites par la machine peuvent enflammer l herbe et les feuilles ENFANTS Des accidents graves sont possibles si l utilisateur n est pas conscie...

Page 26: ...enfants Utiliser uniquement du mat riel d origine ou des pi ces de rechange autoris es Toujours respecter les instructions du fabricant concernant l utilisation du v hicule de remorquage Toujours limi...

Page 27: ...un bidon portable plut t qu avec un pistolet de pompe essence Maintenir le pistolet au contact du rebord de l ouverture du r servoir ou du r cipient en permanence jusqu ce que le plein soit termin Ne...

Page 28: ...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 tre projet s par la...

Page 29: ...gne www getearthquake com ou composer le 800 345 6007 L V 8h 16h30 HNC 29 Num ro de r f rence 43562 Autocollant Monter toutes les protections avant d utiliser la faucheuse Num ro de r f rence 42909 Au...

Page 30: ...nt et arri re 15 Moteur essence refroidi par air d marrage lectrique 22 Vidange de l huile moteur 9 CARACT RISTIQUE EMPLACEMENT Silencieux d chappement 23 Pompe carburant 20 R servoir de carburant 6 5...

Page 31: ...GE OUTILLAGE N CESSAIRE Cl s Manom tre pour pneus Pince coupante ou ciseaux industriels Lunettes et gants de s curit V hicule de remorquage SORTIR LA FAUCHEUSE DE LA CAISSE D EXP DITION 1 Sortir tous...

Page 32: ...ILISER REMPLIR LE R SERVOIR DE CARBURANT Voir le type d essence utiliser dans les instructions du fabricant du moteur PR PARATION DE LA BATTERIE La faucheuse tract e est fournie avec une batterie au p...

Page 33: ...AS MODIFIER RETIRER COUPER D FORMER NI SOUDER LES PI CES DE LA FAUCHEUSE OU LES CARTERS DE PROTECTION LA MODIFICATION DE LA MACHINE INVALIDE LA GARANTIE ET PEUT PROVOQUER DES D G TS MAT RIELS DES BLES...

Page 34: ...19 cm 3 5 7 5 po AVERTISSEMENT SI LA FAUCHEUSE PRODUIT DES BRUITS OU VIBRATIONS INHABITUELS DURANT LA MARCHE COUPER LE MOTEUR DU V HICULE DE REMORQUAGE PUIS COUPER LE MOTEUR DE LA FAUCHEUSE LAISSER LE...

Page 35: ...de d calage lat ral souhait sur le plateau d angle du carter Voir Figure 9 et Table 1 c Soulever le bouton de la goupille d arr t ressort de la fl che d attelage et le tourner de 90 degr s pour bloqu...

Page 36: ...il est pr f rable de ne pas les aff ter le tranchant en pointe Garder le tranchant mouss 1 5 mm 1 16 po Remonter les lames et serrer les vis un couple de 600 Nm 443 pi lb Changer toute la visserie en...

Page 37: ...ct e Avec ces v hicules il est difficile de voir et de contr ler la faucheuse L utilisation de ces types de v hicule de remorquage invalide la garantie R gler la hauteur de l attelage de fa on incline...

Page 38: ...ien ou atelier de r paration de moteurs hors route Toutefois ces l ments doivent tre confi s un concessionnaire agr pour b n ficier d un service de contr le des missions sans frais Un bon entretien es...

Page 39: ...age de cette section Ce guide aide diagnostiquer les causes des probl mes les plus courants et identifier leurs solutions Pour les r parations plus compliqu es il est pr f rable de s adresser un centr...

Page 40: ...Pour r gler le carburateur apporter la machine un centre de r paration agr Essence vici e Vidanger l essence usag e et remplir d essence fra che Syst me de refroidissement du moteur encrass Nettoyer l...

Page 41: ...NE PENTE SUP RIEURE 20 DEGR S Une pente de 10 degr s est un terrain qui s l ve d environ 1 76 m en hauteur sur 10 m tres de distance Une pente de 20 degr s est un terrain qui s l ve d environ 3 64 m e...

Page 42: ...Pi ces d tach es en ligne www getearthquake com ou composer le 800 345 6007 L V 8h 16h30 HNC Manuel de l utilisateur Faucheuse tract e Acreage 42...

Page 43: ...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 16h30 HNC 43...

Page 44: ...1730 Industrial Avenue PO Box 666 Cumberland WI 54829 Phone T l pone 800 345 6007 Fax T l copieur 715 822 2124 www getearthquake com...

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