Maintenance And Storage - EarthQuake MC43 Manual Del Operador

To Adjust the Drag Stake do as follows: SEE FIGURE 7
The drag stake is used to help regulate cultivating depth and
control the cultivator from leaping forward during operation.
Resistance to forward motion is greatest when the drag stake
is set in its lowest position allowing for deeper cultivation.
1. Pull the lock pin out of the drag stake mount hole.
2. Position drag stake so the pointed tip is directed
downward.
3. Insert lock pin into the hole that achieves desired depth.
HIGH
POSITION
MIDDLE
POSITION
LOW
POSITION
FIGURE 5
EXPANDED
SPRING
LOCKING METAL SLEEVE
(LOCKED POSITION)
FIGURE 6
DRAG STAKE
FIGURE 7
12
COMPRESSED
SPRING
LOCKING METAL SLEEVE
(UNLOCKED POSITION)
LOCK PIN
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WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST
BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM
SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
CHECK CULTIVATOR OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS
AND BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK
INSIDE A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY
BE PRESENT FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL
VAPORS.
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS DO MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR ON ENGINE AND CULTIVATOR.
ENGINE MUST BE SHUT-OFF, COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR
MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.

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 parts. This must
always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug
wire and metal parts.
4. Replace or repair the part on the cultivator.
5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during
repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory. Never
replace parts that are not specifically designed for
the cultivator.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Cultivator Maintenance
1. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
2. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool
environment. Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm
place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
Operator's Manual
MC43 2-Cycle Cultivator