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THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Get parts or technical assistance online at
www.GetEarthquake.com or call (800) 345-6007
Owner's Manual
MC33
2-Cycle Cultivator
Model #: 31635
SERIAL NO.
DATE OF PURCHASE:
© 2018 Ardisam
All Rights Reserved
REV 2: 10/17/2018
GAS/OIL
RATIO
50:1
P/N: 31674

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual MC33 2-Cycle Cultivator GAS/OIL RATIO 50:1 Model #: 31635 SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE: THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Get parts or technical assistance online at © 2018 Ardisam P/N: 31674 www.GetEarthquake.com or call (800) 345-6007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your product from Earthquake®. We have worked to ensure that this product meets the highest stan- dards for usability and durability. With proper care, your purchase will provide many years of service.

  • Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR • Maintain the machine according to directions and PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF schedule included in this Earthquake® operator’s manual. YOUR EQUIPMENT. • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
  • Page 4 If it does • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught rotate when in neutral, contact Earthquake® Customer in moving parts. Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose Service for instruction.
  • Page 5 Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR • Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove all WARNING foreign objects. Do not till above underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and foreign objects which can ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS.
  • Page 6 Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR • Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and • Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating po- using engine. sition, before unclogging the tines, and when making any repairs, adjustments and inspections.

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Storage

    Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR walk-behind tiller. PREVENTION OF BURNS AND FIRES • Never remove the muffler guard from the engine. GASOLINE FIRES AND HANDLING FUEL SAFELY • Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They and will cause severe burns.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Features

    Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR FEATURES ON/OFF SWITCH U-TURN™ HANDLEBAR TOOL-LESS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SEE THROUGH TOOL-LESS FUEL TANK WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TOOL-LESS REPLACEABLE & REVERSIBLE TINES FIGURE 1 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 33cc SPARK PLUG GAP 0.028 inch FUEL TANK CAPACITY...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY CURVED U-TURN™ WASHER CARTON CONTENTS HANDLEBAR CULTIVATOR ASSEMBLY • Hardware Parts Bag: • A - (4) Three-Knob Nut THREE-KNOB SADDLE BOLT • B - (4) Curved Washer • C - (4) Saddle Bolt RIGHT •...
  • Page 11 Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR Attach the U-Turn™ handlebar assembly to the middle WARNING handlebars using the two remaining three-knob nuts, saddle bolts, and curved washers. DO NOT overtighten the three-knob nuts. SEE FIGURE 2. DO NOT STORE ENGINE INDOORS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK.
  • Page 12 Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR TINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE • Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to To Remove Tines, do as follows: SEE FIGURE 4. prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Remove the hairpins from each end of the tine shaft.
  • Page 13 Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR WARM/HOT ENGINE START: WARNING Begin with Step of Cold Engine Starting. MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BEFORE If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Cold Engine PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR ADJUSTING WHEELS AND DRAG STAKE The wheels on the tiller cultivator can be adjusted to one of LOCK PIN three positions. The LOW wheel position is used for transport- ing the tiller cultivator across a smooth level surface while the engine is not running.

  • Page 15: Engine Maintenance

    Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and clean any debris from around the spark plug area. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environment. Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
  • Page 16 Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR 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.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting And Repair

    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.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of your cultivator, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, causes and remedies.

  • Page 19: Border Edger Kit Installation

    Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR BORDER EDGER KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) CAUTION BE AWARE THAT THE CULTIVATOR COULD UNEXPECTEDLY BOUNCE UPWARD, OR JUMP FORWARD IF THE TINES STRIKE CONCRETE, PAVEMENT, OR OTHER HARD SURFACES OR HARD OBSTACLES BURIED UNDER GROUND.

  • Page 20: Dethatcher Kit Installation

    Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR DETHATCHER KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) LEFT DETHATCHER IMPORTANT ASSY TINE SHAFT DETATCHER SHIELD THE DRAG STAKE MOUNT KIT IS REQUIRED TO USE THE DK43 DETHATCHER KIT. HAIRPIN The Dethatcher Kit is very effective for lifting away the...
  • Page 21 Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR NOTES Get parts online at www.GetEarthquake.com or Call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST...
  • Page 22 Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR NOTES Get parts online at www.GetEarthquake.com or Call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST...
  • Page 23 Owner’s Manual MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR NOTES Get parts online at www.GetEarthquake.com or Call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST...
  • Page 24 ARDISAM, INC. Phone: (800) 345-6007 1160 Eighth Avenue Fax: (715) 822-2124 PO Box 755 www.GetEarthquake.com Cumberland, WI 54829...

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