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EarthQuake MC43 Operator's Manual

Earthquake mini cultivator & dethatcher operator's manual
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mini cultivator & dethatcher
oPeratorS manual
mc43
(manual start)
mc43e
(electric start)
OMMC43VE
Rev. 4/16/08
GetEarthquake.com
© 2008 Ardisam, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

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  • Page 1 & dethatcher oPeratorS manual mc43 (manual start) mc43e (electric start) OMMC43VE Rev. 4/16/08 GetEarthquake.com © 2008 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EARThqUAkE® MINI CULTIVATOR OR MINI dEThATChER from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that your Earthquake Mini Cultivator or Mini Dethatcher will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. With proper care, your mini cultivator or dethatcher will provide many years of service.

  • Page 4: Registration

    • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the mini cultivator according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the mini cultivator or mini dethatcher is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.

  • Page 5: General Safety Rules

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator GENERAL SAFETY RULES This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could SPECIAL MESSAGES endanger your personal safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before Your manual contains special messages to bring attention attempting to operate this equipment.
  • Page 6 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area. • Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.
  • Page 7 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator Prevention of Burns and Fires CAUTION • Never remove the muffler guard from the engine. hOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PROdUCT OF A • Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely FUNCTIONING CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
  • Page 8 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator SAFETY dECAL This mini cultivator has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to oper- ate this equipment safely and effectively.

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Assembly

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator UNPACkING & ASSEMBLY UNPACk MINI CULTIVATOR 1. Carefully lift the mini cultivator out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the mini cultivator assembly.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator FOR MOdEL MC4E ELECTRIC START WARNING ChARGING ThE BATTERY AVOId ELECTRICAL ShOCk! dO NOT USE BATTERY To charge the battery, check that the battery wiring is ChARGER AROUNd WATER OR IN WET CONdITIONS.

  • Page 11: Gas And Oil

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator OPERATING YOUR MINI CULTIVATOR CAUTION PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING NEVER STORE ENGINE WITh FUEL IN ThE TANk INdOORS. GAS ANd OIL FUEL ANd FUEL VAPORS ARE hIGhLY FLAMMABLE. quality NEVER MIx FUEL ANd OIL dIRECTLY IN ENGINE FUEL TANk.
  • Page 12 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator 7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off WARNING spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine. NORMAL OPERATION MAkE SURE ThE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE- FORE PULLING ThE STARTER hANdLE.
  • Page 13 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator 3. Move choke lever to ChOkE position. FOR MOdEL MC4E ELECTRIC START note: choke position is defined by moving the 1. Check that the battery is connected using the white choke lever as far to the choke position as pos- plastic connectors inside the battery box.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator MAINTENANCE CAUTION STEPS FOR WORkING ON EqUIPMENT PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE 1. Turn off engine switch. TURNEd OFF ANd ALLOWEd TO COOL, ANd SPARk PLUG WIRE MUST BE dISCONNECTEd BEFORE 2.

  • Page 15: Engine Maintenance

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator ENGINE MAINTENANCE TINE REMOVAL ANd INSTALLATION Cooling Fins To Remove Tines Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any 1. Remove the cotter pins from each end of the tine debris before each use.
  • Page 16 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator Adjusting Wheels and drag Stake The wheels on the mini cultivator can be adjusted to one of three positions. The lowest wheel position is used for transporting the mini cultivator across a smooth level surface while the engine is not running.
  • Page 17 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator TRANSPORTING YOUR MINI CULTIVATOR CAUTION 1. After using the mini cultivator and before transporting TO AVOId INjURY OR dEATh, NEVER SIPhON FUEL it in a truck bed, screw the gas cap screw and gas cap BY MOUTh.

  • Page 18: Service Information

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator SERVICE INFORMATION CAUTION At Ardisam, we build quality and durability into the design PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator TROUBLEShOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEdY/ACTION Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3.

  • Page 20: Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator MC4E hANdLEBAR PARTS 7 (2) 8 (2) 9 (2) 7 (2) 1 (2) 8 (2) 9 (2) 10 (2) 8 (2) 8 (2) Page 20 800-45-6007 GetEarthquake.com...
  • Page 21 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator MC4E hANdLEBAR PARTS LIST kEY PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. kEY PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. 300471 BOLT, M5 X 12MM 4667 ThROTTLE CABLE 300523 GROUND WIRE 4669 BOLT, M6 X 1MM X 12MM PAN hD...
  • Page 22 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator MC4 hANdLEBAR PARTS 3 (2) 4 (2) 5 (2) 3 (2) 4 (2) 5 (2) 6 (2) 4 (2) 4 (2) Page 22 800-45-6007 GetEarthquake.com...
  • Page 23 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator MC4 hANdLEBAR PARTS LIST kEY PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. 46141 BOLT, hEX hD M8 X 1.25 X 160MM 4639 GRIP, hANDLEBAR 4640 NUT, T-hANDLE 4641 WAShER 4642 BOLT, hANDLE CLAMP 4655 NUT, hEX hD M8 X 1.25...
  • Page 24 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator hOOd & TINES PARTS 9 (2) 24 (2) 25 (2) 26 (2) 13 (4) PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. 2431 WAShER, 10MM NARROW FLAT 4634 WhEEL 4600 DRAG BAR 4650 NUT M6 X 1.0 FLANGED hEX hD...
  • Page 25 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator TRANSMISSION PARTS PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. 300414 CLUTCh DRUM 4618 WAShER, ThRUST 4608 TINE ShAFT (USE P/N 4651) 4619 ThRUST BEARING CAGE WAShER 4609 GEAR, TINE ShAFT (USE P/N4651)

  • Page 26: Engine Parts

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator ENGINE PARTS Page 26 800-45-6007 GetEarthquake.com...
  • Page 27 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator ENGINE PARTS LIST PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. PART # dESCRIPTION qTY. 300484 FLYWhEEL, MAGNETO 300330 INTAKE COVER 300337 NUT, FLANGE M8 56105 BRACKET, GAS TANK 300462 WAShER, ROTOR 300331 GAS TANK...

  • Page 28: Ek43 Border-Edger Kit Installation

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator Ek4 BORdER-EdGER kIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) The Border-Edger Kit is a useful tool for making clean cuts in the lawn along the borders of gardens, flower beds, walkways, and driveways for a well manicured look. To install the Border-Edger Kit, do the following: 1.

  • Page 29: Dk43 Dethatcher Kit Installation

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator dk4 dEThATChER kIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) The Dethatcher Kit is very effective for lifting away the excessive matted layers of thatch that can prevent moisture, oxygen and nutrients from penetrating the soil and can harbor disease and insects. Use in Spring, Summer, and Fall to bring life and color back to your lawn.
  • Page 30 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43E & MC43 Mini Cultivator NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 0 800-45-6007 GetEarthquake.com...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    Terms and Conditions Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this EARThqUAkE® MINI CULTIVATOR OR MINI dEThATChER to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this product, Ardisam will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
  • Page 32 Visit www.ardisam.com and discover more innovations that will benefit you throughout the year. Earthquake, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1690 Elm Street; P.O. Box 666 Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829 800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-4180 E-mail: info@ardisam.com GetEarthquake.com...

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