EarthQuake MC43 Manual Del Operador página 11

WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION
BEFORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RETURN
BOTH HANDS TO THE HANDLE BAR POSITION TO
MAINTAIN CONTROL AND STABILITY OF THE UNIT.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED
JERK TOWARDS
INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE
UNATTENDED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY CULTIVATOR FROM ONE LOCATION
TO ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE
OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY.
2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke
lever as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
3. Push ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
4. Hold handle bar firmly. Grasp starter handle with other
hand and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder.
Without letting starter handle retract, pull rope with a
rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position
very slowly. Repeat this step every time the starter rope is
pulled until unit fires or runs.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
5. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: Half choke is defined when the choke lever is
positioned between CHOKE and RUN.
6. Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle
to desired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
7. To stop engine, push ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
Hot/Warm Engine Start:
1. Begin with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Cold Engine
Starting.
Note: If engine fails to start after trying starting
procedures, please contact our customer service
department at 800-345-6007 or e-mail
[email protected]
Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW
ENGINE RUNNING
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE
FOLLOWING WAYS:
• DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID
• DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR
VAPORS INTO AIR CLEANER, CARBURETOR,
OR SPARK PLUG CHAMBER.
• DO NOT REMOVE SPARK PLUG AND ATTEMPT
TO START ENGINE. FLAMMABLE FUEL CAN
WHILE
SPRAY OUT AND IGNITE FROM A SPARK FROM
SPARK PLUG.
FIGURE 4
Adjusting Wheels and Drag Stake
The wheels on the cultivator can be adjusted to one of three
positions. The LOW wheel position is used for transporting
the cultivator across a smooth level surface while the engine
is not running. The HIGH and HIGHEST wheel positions are
used when cultivating in soil and help stabilize the unit when
cultivating at different depths. SEE FIGURE 5
To Adjust Wheels Up Or Down do as follows:
SEE FIGURES 5 & 6:
1. Pull the locking metal sleeve against the spring, away
from the vertical guide until it releases from one of the
three notched positions in the vertical guide.
2. Slide the wheel set up or down to the desired position,
and release the locking metal sleeve until it locks into
desired notch in the vertical guide.
MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator
ON/OFF
SWITCH
RUN
CHOKE
PRIMER
BULB
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