Service
•
Always stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment,
before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit. Engine
should be turned off and cool. Never make adjustments or
repairs with the engine (motor) running. Flip the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position to prevent accidental starting.
•
Always wear eye protection when you make adjustments or
repairs.
•
Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good
condition.
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
•
When servicing or repairing the machine, do not tip the
machine over or up unless specifically instructed to do so in
this manual. Service and repair procedures can be done with
the machine in an upright position. Some procedures will be
easier if the machine is lifted on a raised platform or working
surface.
•
To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow
machine to cool before storing.
•
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
•
Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as necessary.
•
Inspect machine before storage. When not in use, flip the
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and store indoors in a
dry place locked or otherwise inaccessible to children.
•
Use only original equipment parts from Earthquake,
including all nuts and bolts.
SAFETY DECALS
This 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. We have placed
a safety decal on the cultivator to remind you of some of this
important information while you are operating the unit.
These important safety decals are shown here to help
familiarize you with the location and content of the safety
messages you will see as you perform normal cultivating
operations. Please review these decals now, and if you have
any questions regarding its meaning or how to comply with
these instructions, reread the complete safety instruction text
in this manual.
Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
Part No. 17048
Cultivator Warning Decal - Tine Shield
Part No. 17301
Throttle Control Decal - Right Handlebar
Part No. 17918
Free Hand Safe Starting Location Decal - Left Handlebar
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