Earthquake 12802 User Manual download pdf (Page 17)

Operator's Manual

MC440 4-Cycle Cultivator

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION

Engine will not start 1. Power switch in off position 1. Flip switch to ON position

2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug

3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel

4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped 4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug

5. Fuel line hose not positioned in bottom of gas

tank

5. Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank

Engine runs rough,

floods during

operation

1. Dirty air filter 1. Clean or replace air filter

2. Choke partially engaged 2. Turn off choke

3. Carburetor out of adjustment 3. Call factory

Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas

stabilizer at end of season

2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark

plug

3. Dirty carburetor 3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new gas can

Engine misses or lacks

power

1. Clogged gas tank 1. Remove and clean gas tank

2. Clogged air filter 2. Clean or replace air filter

3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory

4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped 4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug

Engine runs, then

quits

1. Gas cap not venting 1. Clean or replace gas cap, check vent

2. Plugged fuel filter 2. Clean or replace fuel filter

3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory

Engine revs too high 1. Carburetor out of adjustment 1. Call factory

Tines turn at idle 1. Idle speed too high 1. Adjust idle speed lower

2. Broken clutch spring 2. Replace spring

Contact Earthquake customer service at 800-345-6007 if additional assistance is needed.

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