EarthQuake 12802 - Manual (Page 15)

Operator's Manual
MC440 4-Cycle Cultivator
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SPARK PLUG
The recommended spark plug is a NGK CMR6A. For
maintenance and care of the spark plug go online to www.
getearthquake.com for instructions or call Earthquake
customer service.
CARBURETOR
Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor.
COOLING FINS
Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any debris
before each use.
AIR FILTER
Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed. Added
wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed
on engine.
Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of operation.
Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions.
IMPORTANT
NEVER TWIST AIR FILTERS WHEN CLEANING. ALWAYS PRESS.
Steps for Replacing and Cleaning Air Filter
(Block Style Foam Filter)
1. Before removing the air filter cover, move the choke lever to
the CHOKE position.
2. To remove air filter cover, unscrew the cover bolt with a screw
driver and gently pop out the front latch tab. The cover then
can be slid off the back latch tabs and away from the engine.
SEE FIGURE 9
3. Remove the foam filter and fiber filter elements. Replace with
a new fiber filter and a new oiled foam filter (SEE FIGURE 10),
or clean the original foam and fiber filters with warm water
and mild soap. Remember to thoroughly oil the foam filter
with 30 or 40 weight motor oil and squeeze out any excess oil
before reinstalling it. Make sure to press the foam filter evenly
into place over the fiber filter to ensure that the foam is fully
seated into its sealed position.
4. Replace the air filter cover by first connecting the back latch tabs
then swinging the cover, making sure the foam filter block stays
fully seated and in its proper position, and connect the front latch
tab so that it is secured into place.
5. Screw the cover bolt back into place. Check that the cover is
securely attached by pulling slightly on the cover. If the cover
doesn’t move when pulled, it is secure.
FIGURE 9
front latch
tab
back
latch
tabs
air filter
cover
FIGURE 10
air filter
cover
cover
bolt
foam filter
element
CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER SIPHON FUEL BY
MOUTH.
NEVER STORE CULTIVATOR WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL
TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR BUILDING.
fiber filter
element