EarthQuake MC33 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR
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walk-behind tiller.
GASOLINE FIRES AND HANDLING FUEL SAFELY
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are ammable and vapors are explosive.
• When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an appropriate
container and away from any re hazards.
• Prevent re and explosion caused by static electric
discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel containers
approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM).
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Stop engine and allow to cool before lling.
• Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
• Always ll fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area. Never
ll your fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples include:
basement, garage, barn, shed, house, porch, etc.) Never
ll tank near appliances with pilot lights, heaters, or other
ignition sources. If the fuel has to be drained, this should
be done outdoors. The drained fuel should be stored in a
container specically designed for fuel storage or it should
be disposed of carefully.
• Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before
starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled,
do not start the engine but move product and fuel contain-
er from area. Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate
and dry after wiping and before starting.
• Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before
starting engine.
• Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and
using engine.
• Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on
the engine.
• Never smoke while relling engine fuel tank.
• Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel
and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
BURNS AND FIRES
The muer, muer guard and other parts of the engine be-
come extremely hot during the operation of the engine. These
parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped.
PREVENTION OF BURNS AND FIRES
• Never remove the muer guard from the engine.
• Never touch the muer guard because it is extremely hot
and will cause severe burns.
• Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
• Always keep materials and debris away from muer guard
and other hot parts of the engine to avoid res.
CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children and/or bystanders. Never assume that
others will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially
small children and pets. Keep children under the watchful
care of a responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine o if children enter the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and
down for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe work-
ing condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts
at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
performing tiller maintenance.
• Pulleys and belts should be kept free of oil or other mois-
ture for ecient operation.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
closed building where ignition sources are present, such
as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers and the like.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for im-
portant details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended
period.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

EarthQuake MC33 Specifications

General

Brand	EarthQuake
Model	MC33
Category	Tiller
Language	English