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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 

MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator

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3.  Move choke lever to 

ChOkE 

position.

  note: choke position is defined by moving the 

choke lever as far to the choke position as pos-
sible. 

4.  Push rocker switch to the 

ON

 position.

5.  Squeeze throttle control with right hand. Grasp starter 

handle with left hand and pull out slowly, until it pulls 
slightly harder. Without letting starter handle retract, pull 
rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original 
position very slowly until unit fires or runs. Repeat this 
step every time the starter rope is pulled.

  note: if engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push 

primer 1 time and pull starter rope again. 

6.  After engine starts running, move choke lever to 

hALF 

ChOkE

 position until unit runs smoothly.

  note:  halF  choke  is  defined  when  the  choke 

lever is between choke and run.

7.  Move choke lever to 

RUN

 position and move throttle to 

desired speed.

  note: run at full throttle when possible. do not let 

unit idle for extended periods of time.

8.  To stop engine, push rocker switch to 

OFF

 position.

WARM ENGINE START:

1.  Move choke lever to 

ChOkE

 position.

  note: choke position is defined by moving the 

choke lever as far to the choke position as pos-
sible.

2.  Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.

hOT ENGINE START:

1.  Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
2.  If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine 

Starting.

FOR MOdEL MC4E ELECTRIC START

1.  Check  that  the  battery  is  connected  using  the  white 

plastic connectors inside the battery box. Insert ignition 
key  into  ignition  and  turn  key  to  the  START  position 
until engine starts running, then release key to the ON 
position. 

dO NOT

 hold the ignition key in the START 

position longer than 3 seconds.

2.  Run  engine  for  30  to  45  seconds  at  hALF  ChOKE 

position until engine warms up.

3.  Move choke lever to RUN position and move throttle to 

desired speed.

4.  To stop, turn switch to OFF position on manual start 

models. On electric start, turn ignition key to the OFF 
position.

dO  NOT  attempt  to  start  engine  in  the  following 
ways:

•   

dO NOT

 use starting fluid.

•   

dO  NOT

  spray  flammable  liquids  or  vapors  into  air 

cleaner, carburetor or spark plug chamber.

•   

dO NOT

 remove spark plug and attempt to start engine. 

Flammable fuel can spray out & ignite from a spark from 
spark plug.

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Страница 3: ...atisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned With proper care your mini cultivator or dethatcher will provide many years of service Please take the time to read this manual carefully to learn how...

Страница 4: ...sponsibility Read and follow all safety instructions Carefully follow all assembly instructions Maintain the mini cultivator according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operator s...

Страница 5: ...protection Always keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and cultivator Do not allow children to operate this mini cultivator Do not allow adults to operate the...

Страница 6: ...lectric motors etc Keep flames and sparks away from engine and fuel to prevent fires Fuel fires spread very quickly and are highly explosive Prevention of Gasoline Fires Never fill your fuel tank with...

Страница 7: ...lug wire away from the spark plug and any metal parts This must always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug wire and metal parts 4 Replace or repair the part on the engine or mini cultivator...

Страница 8: ...e to help familiarize you with the location and content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal cultivating operations Please review this decal now and if you have any questions rega...

Страница 9: ...e Figure 1 The middle handlebar can be installed in two positions one high and one low DO NOT overtighten the tee handle nuts 3 Attach the upper right and left handlebars 4689 4690 to the middle handl...

Страница 10: ...ke as long as 8 hours to fully charge depending on the original charge level of the battery Note For long term storage protection be sure that the battery is fully charged and the white plastic batter...

Страница 11: ...engine to completely cool before refilling the fuel tank 2 Move to a well ventilated area outdoors away from flames and sparks 3 Clean debris from area around the fuel cap 4 Loosen fuel cap slowly Pla...

Страница 12: ...l prevent gas from leaking during storage The gas cap will not leak during storage if gas cap is tight and the screw at the top is tight STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE Move engine to a well ventilated a...

Страница 13: ...ush rocker switch to OFF position WARM engine Start 1 Move choke lever to CHOKE position NOTE choke position is defined by moving the choke lever as far to the CHOKE position as pos sible 2 Continue w...

Страница 14: ...level checked Add a molylithium type grease only if level of grease is below top of the gears DO NOT OVERFILL 2 Keep all screws nuts and bolts tight 3 For cold weather operation store the unit in a co...

Страница 15: ...he following occur pitted electrodes burned electrodes cracked porcelain or deposits around electrodes 4 After analysis seat spark plug and tighten with spark plug wrench Reconnect the spark plug wire...

Страница 16: ...tal sleeve against the spring until it releases from one of the three holes in the vertical guide 2 Slide the wheel set up or down to the desired position and release the locking metal sleeve until it...

Страница 17: ...an approved red fuel container DO NOT siphon by mouth 4 Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel tank Always run engine in a well ventilated area 5 Wipe away any spilled fuel from eng...

Страница 18: ...is included in this section 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 write or email us at the address...

Страница 19: ...securely attached to spark plug 3 Dirty carburetor 3 Clean carburetor use gas stabilizer new gas can 4 Throttle control not held open 4 Prime unit 3 more times then hold throttle open when pulling re...

Страница 20: ...ATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts MC43E MC43 Mini Cultivator GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 25 18 6 24 20 21 22 7 2 8 2 9 2 12 1 2 1 3 4 17 15 16 11 13 5 8 2 19 26 2 27 14 23 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 8 2 MC43E HAND...

Страница 21: ...VOLTAGE RECTIFIER 1 14 4660 SOLENOID 1 15 4661 CHARGER PIGTAIL 1 16 4662 NUT CHARGER PIGTAIL 1 17 4663 CAP CHARGER PIGTAIL 1 kEY Part Description Qty 18 4667 throttle cable 1 19 4669 BOLT M6 X 1MM X...

Страница 22: ...Page 22 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts MC43E MC43 Mini Cultivator GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 13 7 2 12 8 9 10 3 2 4 2 5 2 1 4 2 11 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 4 2 MC43 HANDLEBAR PARTS...

Страница 23: ...ip handlebar 2 3 4640 nut t handle 4 4 4641 washer 8 5 4642 bolt handle clamp 4 6 4655 NUT hex hd M8 X 1 25 2 7 4667 throttle cable 1 8 4689 handlebar upper right 1 9 4690 handlebar upper left 1 10 46...

Страница 24: ...2 13 4625 BOLT M6 X 1 0 X 42MM FLANGED HEX HD 4 14 4629 NUT M10 X 1 5 CENTER LOCK HEX HD 1 kEY Part Description Qty 15 4634 WHEEL 2 16 4650 NUT M6 X 1 0 FLANGED HEX HD 2 17 4652 HAIR PIN 5 8 3 4 COTT...

Страница 25: ...2 11 4615 THRUST BEARING ASSEMBLY 1 12 4616 SPACER BUSHING 1 13 4617 REDUCER THRUST BEARING 1 kEY Part Description Qty 14 4618 WASHER THRUST 2 15 4619 THRUST BEARING CAGE WASHER 1 16 4620 NUT JAM M8...

Страница 26: ...GetEarthquake com 800 345 6007 ENGINE PARTS 37 38 41 11 44 4 51 12 22 43 42 23 30 35 34 33 32 50 2 28 40 31 29 24 49 2 20 15 14 47 2 3 2 2 6 2 4 7 2 9 8 2 1 16 2 19 45 2 18 17 36 46 2 48 2 39 47 4 21...

Страница 27: ...EW THROTTLE LEVER 1 32 300455 PLATE INTAKE COVER ADAPTER 1 33 300457 COVER AIR FILTER 1 34 300435 AIR FILTER 1 kEY Part Description Qty 35 300330 INTAKE COVER 1 36 56105 BRACKET GAS TANK 1 37 300331 G...

Страница 28: ...of the border edger tine faces outward away from the transmission of the mini cultivator 6 Put 1 cotter pin flat side facing edger attachment through the shaft hole that is further down the shaft from...

Страница 29: ...iled assembly 2 Slide the Left and Right Dethatcher Assemblies onto the tine shaft making sure the Right Assembly is installed on the right side and Left Assembly is installed on the left side as defi...

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