EarthQuake 12802 - Manual (Page 9)

Operator's Manual
MC440 4-Cycle Cultivator
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
UNPACK MC440
1. Carefully lift the cultivator out of the box, remove any packing
material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the
cultivator assembly.
2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains:
4 - T-Handle Nuts (4640)
4 - Curved Washers (4641)
4 - Handle Clamp Bolts (4642)
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the MC440 assembly upright with tines and wheels on
a level surface. Wheels should be set in the lowest position
(See page 12 for wheel adjustment instructions). DO NOT
place the cultivator on a high surface where it can fall and
cause property damage or personal injury.
2. Using two T-handle nuts, two handle clamp bolts, and two
curved washers, attach the middle handlebar to the lower
handlebar that is already connected to the cultivator assembly
(SEE FIGURE 1). Make sure the pull cord is in the center of the
middle handle bar when attaching. The middle handlebar can
be installed in one of two positions, one high and one low.
DO NOT overtighten the T-handle nuts.
3. Attach the upper right and left handlebars to the middle
handlebar using the two remaining T-handle nuts, handle
clamp bolts, and curved washers (SEE FIGURE 1). DO NOT
overtighten the T-handle nuts.
4. The drag stake is shipped with point facing upwards. Before
using, remove detent pin and turn the drag stake around
so the point is directed in the downward position facing
towards the tines. Re-insert detent pin. SEE FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
drag stake
detent pin
FIGURE 1
handle clamp
bolt
lower
handlebar
upper right
handlebar
upper left
handlebar
middle
handlebar
curved
washer
T-handle
nut
OPERATION
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
GAS AND OIL
NOTE: Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add
engine oil before starting engine. If engine is started without oil,
engine may be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered
by warranty.
Quality
To operate the engine, we recommend using “VIPER” brand
4-cycle oil (13235), included with each new MC440, or an
equivalent 10W-30 engine oil to ensure that the engine
operates correctly throughout the life of the engine. Use
straight unleaded premium gasoline, low/no ethanol blends