Troubleshooting And Repair - EarthQuake MC43 Manuel De L'utilisateur

NOTICE
DO NOT TWIST AIR FILTER WHEN CLEANING, ALWAYS
PRESS. TWISTING OR TOO MUCH FORCE CAN DAMAGE
THE FILTER ELEMENT.
5. After cleaning, thoroughly oil the foam filter with 30 or 40
weight motor oil and squeeze out any excess oil before
reinstalling it. Make sure to press the foam filter evenly
into place over the filter reinforcement plate to ensure
that the foam is fully seated into its sealed position.
6. Replace the air filter cover so that it fully snaps into place
and is secured by the latch tabs. Check that the cover is
securely attached by pulling slightly on the cover. If the
cover doesn't move when pulled, it is secure.
LATCH
TABS
FILTER
REINFORCEMENT
PLATE
FOAM
FILTER
ELEMENT
LATCH TAB RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
AIR FILTER COVER
FIGURE 9
DANGER
DO NOT SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH. GASOLINE
IS TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY.
NEVER STORE CULTIVATOR WITH FUEL IN THE
FUEL TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR
BUILDING. FUEL VAPORS CAN COLLECT AND
CAUSE A FIRE.
Transporting Your Cultivator
1. After using the cultivator and before transporting it,
screw the gas cap on (clockwise) tightly. The gas cap will
not leak during transporting if gas cap is tight. Never
transport engine inside an enclosed space within a
vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious
injury or death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open
vehicle in an upright position.
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3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas into 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 engine and cultivator.
Allow to dry.
6. Ensure gas cap is shut tightly before transporting
cultivator in a vehicle.
Long-Term Storage
If your cultivator will not be used for more than one month,
prepare it for long term storage.
Steps for Long-Term Storage
1. Mix an appropriate amount of fuel stabilizer to fresh
gasoline in the ratio recommended on the stabilizer
packaging. Run the engine for five minutes to distribute
the stabilizer mixture throughout the fuel system. This
will prevent gum, varnish and corrosion build up in
your fuel system during long-term storage for up to 12
months.
2. Store cultivator in an upright position.
3. Remove all debris from cultivator tines and engine.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND 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 Cultivator. 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 or Earthquake. Earthquake will make
the necessary repairs if a service center is not available. A parts
breakdown is located toward the end of this manual.
We will always be glad to answer any questions you have, or
help you find suitable assistance.
Ordering Replacement Parts
Parts can be obtained from an authorized service dealer or
direct from the factory. To order parts visit;
www. getearthquake.com or call 1-800-345-6007.
For other general questions, you can e-mail us at:
info@getearthquake.com.
Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
Operator's Manual
MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator