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Owner’s Manual
VERSA COMPACT TILLER AND CULTIVATOR
Owner’s Manual
VERSA COMPACT TILLER AND CULTIVATOR
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M-F 8-5 CST
Get parts online at
www.GetEarthquake.com
or Call
800-345-6007
M-F 8-5 CST
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe work-
ing condition.
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Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts
at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
performing tiller maintenance.
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Pulleys and belts should be kept free of oil or other mois-
ture for efficient operation.
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Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
closed building where ignition sources are present, such
as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers and the like.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for im-
portant details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended
period.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe loading,
unloading, transport and storage of machine.
SAFETY DECALS
This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to
provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect
from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manu-
facturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it
contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge
to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have
placed several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this
important information while you are operating the unit.
Please review these decals now, and if you have any questions
regarding its meaning or how to comply with these instruc-
tions, reread the complete safety instruction text in this manu-
al. For additional questions call Earthquake®Customer Service.
HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS
A: Warning!
B: Avoid Injury From Rotating Tines.
C: Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating Machine.
D: Remove Objects that Could Be Thrown By This
Machine.
E: Dangerous Moving Parts.
F: Be Aware of Moving and Rotating Parts.
G: Wear Ear and Eye Protection At All Times.
H: Do Not Service or Adjust Moving Parts Unless Engine is
Stopped and Spark Plug Wire is Disconnected.
I: Dress Appropriately And Wear Sturdy Footwear.
J: Toxic Fumes —Do Not Operate in Unventilated Areas.
K: Hot Surfaces.
L: Fire Hazards.
M. Do Not Use In Thunderstorms--For severe weather,
stop operation of this machine and seek shelter.
N. Team Lift--For your safety, always have at least two
people when lifting this machine.
O. Do Not Till Above Underground Utility Lines And
Pipes.
P. Do Not Operate When Children Or Others Are Around.
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FEATURES
The advantage of the Earthquake® VERSA Compact Tiller/Cultivator, over other tillers, is its low center of gravity and the ability to
switch between tiller and cultivator in seconds with no tools! To convert your full width tiller to a narrow cultivator, just pull the
lock pins to remove the outer tines. Then simply remove the hand knob bolts and pivot the handlebar back to remove the slide-
on side shields. Refasten the handlebar to the pulley box to the desired height with the hand knob bolts and you’re ready to culti-
vate between narrow garden rows (see detailed illustrated instructions on page 16). This tiller has been engineered to the highest
standards by tilling experts who sought a light-weight, compact, and easily maneuverable tiller that can be used all season long.
FIGURE 1
NARROW CULTIVATING CONFIGURATION
DRIVE
CONTROL
LEVER
ADJUSTABLE FORWARD
CONTROL CABLE
KNOBBY
COMFORT
GRIPS
TOOL-LESS
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
DURABLE BRONZE
GEAR-DRIVE
TRANSMISSION
PULLEY BOX
DURABLE
TRANSPORT
WHEELS
ADJUSTABLE DEPTH
DRAG STAKE
HEAVY DUTY CAST IRON
DRAG STAKE MOUNT
TOOL-LESS
REMOVAL SIDE
SHIELDS
