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EarthQuake MC43 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Original Operating Instructions
Mini-Cultivator
MC43 Series and
Dethatcher
mc43
(manual start)
mc43e
(electric start)
Includes models:
MC43
MC43E
MC43ECE
MC43CE
MC43RCE
Get parts online at
P/N: OMMC43VE
MD43
www.GetEarthquake.com
Rev. 06/30/11

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Mini-Cultivator MC43 Series and Dethatcher mc43 (manual start) mc43e (electric start) Includes models: MC43 MC43E MC43ECE MC43CE MC43RCE Get parts online at P/N: OMMC43VE MD43 www.GetEarthquake.com Rev. 06/30/11...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EC Declarations of Conformity ......................................30-31 FEDERal EmISSIONS INFORmaTION Earthquake warrants to the retail purchaser, that this small, off-road engine was designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

  • Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    • Read and follow all safety instructions. CaUTION • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule CaUTION INDICaTES yOU CaN BE HURT OR yOUR included in this Earthquake operator’s manual. EQUIPmENT DamaGED IF THE SaFETy INSTRUC- • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all TIONS THaT FOllOW THIS SIGNal WORD aRE NOT controls and safety precautions.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator GENERal SaFETy RUlES • Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine •...
  • Page 5 Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator ENGINE SaFETy PRECaUTIONS WaRNING Warning Carbon monoxide Poisoning ENGINES GIVE OFF CaRBON mONOxIDE, aN ODOR- Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, lESS, COlORlESS, POISONOUS GaS. CaRBON mON- poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide may be present even if you do OxIDE may BE PRESENT EVEN IF yOU DO NOT SmEll not smell or see any engine exhaust.
  • Page 6 Never assume that others will remain where you last saw them. • Use only original equipment parts from Earthquake, including all nuts and bolts. • Keep the area of operation clean of all persons, especially small children and pets.

  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator SaFETy DECalS 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 operate this equipment safely and effectively.

  • Page 8: Specifications/Features

    1.375 x 7.0 inch diameter EAV: 2h 9m MC43ECE 4.83 WEIGHT OF UNIT MC43E = 46 lb / MC43 = 33 lb ELV: 8h 34m MD43 = 57 lb EAV: 2h 9m UNIT SIZE l x W x H (inches) 23”...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Re-insert detent pin. SEE FIGURE 2. Figure 1: (Model MC43E shown. Figure 1 applies to both models MC43 & MC43E.) For the Electric Start mini-Cultivator model mC43E, remove...
  • Page 10 Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator FOR mODEl mC43E ElECTRIC STaRT WaRNING CHaRGING THE BaTTERy aVOID ElECTRICal SHOCk! DO NOT USE BaTTERy To charge the battery, check that the battery wiring is properly CHaRGER aROUND WaTER OR IN WET CONDITIONS. connected and plug the battery charger (4681) into the side of the battery box (4656) with matching three-prong plug.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator OPERaTION 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's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator OPERaTION TIPS WaRNING 1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two makE SURE THE UNIT IS IN a STaBlE POSITION BE- hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch FORE PUllING THE STaRTER HaNDlE.
  • Page 13 Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator 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 possible. highest position 2. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Storage

    Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator maINTENaNCE aND STORaGE CaUTION STEPS FOR WORkING ON EQUIPmENT PRaCTICE SaFETy aT all TImES. ENGINE mUST BE TURNED OFF aND allOWED TO COOl, aND SPaRk 1. Turn off engine switch. PlUG WIRE mUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE aT- 2.
  • Page 15 Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator Cooling Fins Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any debris before each use. air Filter Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed. Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed on engine.

  • Page 16: Tine Removal And Installation

    Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator Spark Plug The recommended spark plug is a NGK BM6A which cross references to a Champion CJ8. 1. Check spark plug at the beginning of each season. 2. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and clean any debris from around the spark plug area.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting And Repair

    2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open vehicle in an upright position. At Earthquake, we build quality and durability into the design 3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas into an of our products;...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator TROUBlESHOOTING GUIDE 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. Out of fuel 3.

  • Page 19: Parts Breakdown

    Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator PaRTS BREakDOWN mC43E HaNDlEBaR PaRTS ExPlOSION Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 20 Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator mC43E HaNDlEBaR PaRTS lIST PaRT # DESCRIPTION QTy. PaRT # DESCRIPTION QTy. 300471 BOLT, M5 X 12MM 4667 THROTTLE CABLE 300523 GROUND WIRE 4669 BOLT, M6 X 1MM X 12MM PAN HD 46139 KEY ONLY...
  • Page 21 Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator mC43 HaNDlEBaR PaRTS ExPlOSION 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 22 Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator HOOD & TINES PaRTS ExPlOSION 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 4601 TINE “A” RIGHT OUTSIDE...
  • Page 23 Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator TRaNSmISSION PaRTS ExPlOSION 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) 4620...
  • Page 24 Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator ENGINE PaRTS ExPlOSION Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 25 HANDLE 3004105 KIT FUEL LINE TWO HOLE GROMMET 300472 IGNITION COIL, MC43 300335 BOLT W/WASHER PHILLIPS HH 300472CE IGNITION COIL, MC43 CE 300492 NUT, FLANGE M6 300191 IGNITION COIL, MC43E 300471 BOLT W/WASHER M5 X 12MM 300191CE IGNITION COIL, MC43E CE...

  • Page 26: Ek43 Border-Edger Kit Installation

    Revised 4.16.08 EK43 Border-Edger Attachment Kit (fits both Models MC43 & MC43E) 9. Re-connect spark plug wire. 10. Before using the Border-Edger Kit, remove the drag stake from the unit.

  • Page 27: Dk43 Dethatcher Kit Installation

    Dethatcher dethatcher Assembly assembly 4651 4651 tine shaft Tine Shaft 4694 4694 DK43 Dethatcher Kit (fits both Models MC43 & MC43E or stand-alone as MD43) 4676 4676 46145 446145 plate wheel extension Plate Wheel Extension Detent Pin detent pin 4650/46142...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    To be at "No Charge, " warranty work must be sent directly to Earthquake or one of our authorized service centers and performed by them. To obtain warranty service and/or replacement instructions, contact our customer service department at 800-345-6007 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.
  • Page 29 If the purchaser is in need of a maINTENaNCE aND REPaIR REQUIREmENTS warrantable repair and is not within 100 miles distance from an Earthquake The owner is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the authorized repair center, Earthquake will pay for shipping costs to and from engine.

  • Page 30: Ec Declarations Of Conformity

    Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 31 Operator's Manual MC43 Series Mini-Cultivator Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 32 Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required.

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