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1, Operator’s Manual Original Operating Instructions MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator P/N: 30547 ECN: 11966 REV2: 01/19/18 © 2018 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved Get parts online at www.GetEarthquake.com or call for parts 800-345-6007 M-F 8A-5P CAUTION ICON R1 READ OM ICON R1 LOT # Includes Model: MC43
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2, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 2 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a tiller cultivator from Earthquake®. We have worked to ensure that this tiller cultivator meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your tiller cultivator will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Earthquake® reserves…
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3, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 3 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Owner’s Responsibility Accurate assembly and safe and eective use of the machine is the owner’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operat…
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4, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 4 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. General Safety Rules • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. • Fa…
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5, EarthQuake MC43 Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 5 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Engine Safety Precautions If your product comes with a separate engine manual, be sure to read and follow all safety and warning precautions outlined there, in addition to any in this manual. Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning • Always start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or run engine in an enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. • Ne…
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6, EarthQuake MC43 Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 6 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Handle fuel with care; it is highly ammable. a. Use an approved fuel container. b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine. c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll fuel tank indoors. d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting. OPERATION PRECAUTIONS • Do not operate…
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7, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 7 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SAFETY DECALS This tiller 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 eectively. We ha…
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8, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 8 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 43cc FUEL TANK CAPACITY 36 -oz OIL/GAS RATIO 50:1 - 2.6 -oz per gallon OIL TYPE Viper 2-cycle engine oil (Part number: 16890) FUEL TYPE Minimum 87 octane gasoline. NOTE: If using an ethanol blended fuel, a fuel stabilizer, mixed to manu- facturer specications, is recommended. SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES SPARK PLUG L7RTC SPARK PLUG GAP 0.027 inc…
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9, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 9 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack Tiller Cultivator 1. Carefully lift the tiller cultivator out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the tiller cultivator assembly. 2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains: • 4 - T-Handle Nuts (4640) • 4 - Curved Washers…
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10, EarthQuake MC43 Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 10 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Tine Removal and Installation To Remove Tines, do as follows: SEE FIGURE 3 1. Remove the hairpins from each end of the tine shaft. 2. Slide the four tines o the shaft. To Install Tines 1. First slide the inside tines onto each end of the tine shaft. One …
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11, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 11 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. INNER TINE OUTER TINE HUB COLLARS HAIR PIN D C B A TINE SHAFT INNER HOLE FIGURE 3 Starting and Stopping the Engine • Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. • Move to an area away from ames or sparks, …
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12, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 12 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. LOW POSITION MIDDLE POSITION HIGH POSITION EXPANDED SPRING LOCKING METAL SLEEVE (LOCKED POSITION) COMPRESSED SPRING LOCKING METAL SLEEVE (UNLOCKED POSITION) LOCK PIN DRAG STAKE Adjusting Wheels and Drag Stake The wheels on the tiller cultivator can be adjusted to one of three positions. The LOW wheel position is used for transporting the tiller cultivator across a smooth l…
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13, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 13 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SPARK PLUG WIRE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Steps For Working On Equipment (SEE FIGURE 8): 1. Turn engine switch to the OFF position. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away from the spark plug and any metal part…
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14, EarthQuake MC43 Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 14 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. LATCH TABS FILTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE FOAM FILTER ELEMENT LATCH TAB RECEIVER (BOTH SIDES) AIR FILTER COVER NOTICE DO NOT TWIST AIR FILTER WHEN CLEANING, ALWAYS PRESS. TWISTING OR TOO MUCH FORCE CAN DAMAGE THE FILTER ELEMENT. Spark Plug The recommended spark plug is a Torch L7RTC which cross references to a Champion RCJ6Y. 1. Check spark plug at the b…
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15, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 15 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Long-Term Storage If your tiller 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 ve minutes to distribute the stabilizer mixture throughout the fuel system. This will prevent…
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16, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 16 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION Engine will not start 1. Ignition switch o 1. Flip switch to ON position 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel 4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped 4. Clean, replace or gap spark…
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17, EarthQuake MC43 Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 17 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 21 20 19 18 23 22 17 9,12,14,53 9,11,53 8,9,54,55 9,10 45 2,7 2,6,9,14,53 2,5 2,4 1,2 3 45,46 47 13,14 14,16 14,15 44,45 48,49 49 49,50 49,51 25,45 52 13,45 43 24,37 13 25 26,27 27 28 29 35 34,35 33,35 35 31,35 30,35 25 24 24,36 24,37 24,37,38 24 24,39 24,40 41 42 32,35 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN: ENG…
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18, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 18 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN: ENGINE ASSEMBLY ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 3004158 AIR FILTER COVER 1 2 15230 KIT AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY 1 3 1021 ROCKER SWITCH 1 4 3004156 FOAM ELEMENT AIR FILTER BLOCK 1 5 3004157 AIR FILTER REINFORCEMENT FRAME 1 6 15209 BOLT M5 X 52 WITH WASHER 2 7 3004150 AIR FILTER BASE ASSEMBLY 1 8 15…
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19, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 19 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 4652 HAIR PIN, 5/8-3/4 IN 2 2 4601 TINE “A” RIGHT OUTSIDE 1 3 4603 TINE “B” RIGHT INSIDE 1 4 400023 NUT M8 NYLOCK 2 5 4641 WASHER M8 CURVED 4 6 26013 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 1 7 46141 BOLT M8 X 1.25 X 155 2 8 4602 TINE “C” LEFT INSIDE 1 9 4604 TINE “…
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20, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 20 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 26013 TRANSMISSION ASSEM- BLY 1 2 46144 DUST CAP 2 3 4606 FIBER WASHER 2 4 4646 TINE SHAFT SEAL 2 6 4650 NUT M6 NYLOCK 2 7 W1200117 WASHER M6 X 12 X 1 MM 4 8 4633 WHEEL & DRAG STAKE MOUNT 1 9 13600 BOLT M6 X 1.0 X 25 2 10 25…
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21, EarthQuake MC43 Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 21 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 4814 BOLT 10-24 X 1-1/4 PHILLIPS 1 2 23442 HANDLEBAR UPPER RIGHT 1 3 14645 THROTTLE CABLE 1 4 12633 RUBBER PAD 1 5 4809 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY SHORT THROW 1 6 4639 HANDLEBAR GRIP 2 7 23443 HANDLEBAR UPPER LEFT 1 8 4640 T-HANDLE NUT 4 9 4641 CURVED WASHER 4 10 4642 SADDLE BOLT 4 11 4693 HANDLEBAR MIDDLE 1 12 12621 HANDLEBAR PARTS PACKET 1 13 23434 MANUAL PARTS BAG 1 …
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22, Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 22 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 15073 BORDER-EDGER KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) PARTS BREAKDOWN The Border-Edger Kit is a useful tool for making clean cuts in the lawn along the borders of gardens, ower beds, walkways, and driveways for a well manicured look. To install the Border- Edger Kit, do the following: INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the tiller…
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23, EarthQuake MC43 Operator’s Manual MC43 2-Cycle Tiller Cultivator 23 THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. DK43 DETHATCHER KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) The Dethatcher Kit is very eective 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. 1. Turn …
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24, Earthquake®, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 All weights, specications 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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