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Owner’s Manual
M200 AND 28463 STRING MOWER
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M-F 8-5 CST
NOTE: A second cable adjustment can be found under the
mower deck if the unit still is not properly engaging after first
adjustment.
SEE FIGURE 17.
NOTE: A short buzzing noise can be heard when engagement
lever is released. This is normal, caused by the teeth of the
cogged belt catching the wire guide, stopping the rotation of
the belt. This does not require the belt tension to be adjusted.
NOTE: The more threads of the barrel nut on the cable sit
below the bracket, the more tension on the belt.
STORAGE
When the mower is put in storage for thirty days or more,
follow the steps below to make sure the mower is in good
condition the following season.
MOWER:
Completely clean the mower
Remove and discard line or store in a sealed container. Put the
mower in a building that has good ventilation.
NOTE: A yearly check-up or tune-up at an authorized service
dealer will ensure that the mower will provide maximum
performance for the next season.
ENGINE:
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel
filter, fuel hose, and tank during storage. Also, using alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage.
1. Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank. Let the engine run
until it is out of gasoline. If you do not want to remove
gasoline, add a fuel stabilizer to any gasoline left in the
tank. A fuel stabilizer will minimize the formation of gum
deposits and acids. If the tank is almost empty, mix the
fuel stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container
and add the mixture to the tank. Always follow the
instructions on the stabilizer container. Run the engine
at least ten minutes after stabilizer is added to allow the
mixture to reach the carburetor.
2. Drain the oil from a warm engine. Fill the engine crankcase
with new oil.
3. 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 cylinder.
4. Completely clean the mower, including dirt and debris
from the cylinder cooling fins and the engine housing.
5. When not in use, disconnect spark plug lead and store in a
well-ventilated area inaccessible to children.
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
At Earthquake®, we build quality and durability into the
design of our products; but no amount of careful design by
us, and careful maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-
free life for your Earthquake® String Mower. Most repairs will
be minor, and easily fixed by following the suggestions 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 service center. A parts breakdown is located on an
extra insert manual included with this product.
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 or email us using the contact information
found below or listed on the “contact us” page on our website.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts can be obtained direct from the factory. To order parts
visit www.getearthquake.com or call (800) 345-6007.
Please include the following information with your order:
Part Number(s), Part Description, Quantity, Model Number
and Serial Number.
FIGURE 18
ADJUSTMENT
CABLE
LOWER JAM NUT
UPPER JAM NUT
BARREL NUT
