Operator’s Manual Original Operating Instructions Edger SN Includes models: 23275 24000 Get parts online at www.getearthquake.com GAS/OIL RATIO 50:1 P/N: 22945 ECN: 10900 REV2: 11/16/16 © 2016 Ardisam, Inc.
Operator’s Manual Edger INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing an edger from Earthquake®. We have worked to ensure that your product meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your edger will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Earthquake reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
Operator’s Manual Edger WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Owner’s Responsibility Accurate assembly, and safe and effective use of the edger is the owner’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the edger according to directions and schedule included in this operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the edger is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
Operator’s Manual Edger GENERAL SAFETY RULES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Operator’s Manual Edger ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning • • • • • • • • ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION. Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
Operator’s Manual Edger SERVICE SAFETY • SAFETY OR HAZARD SYMBOLS Always stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit. Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire must be removed from spark plug before any repairs or adjustments are attempted. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Operator’s Manual Edger SAFETY DECALS This unit 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. Although 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 several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit.
Operator’s Manual Edger FEATURES & CONTROLS Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Operating requires the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. *For engine features and controls see engine manual.
Operator’s Manual Edger SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE BRAND VIPER® ENGINE DISP, TYPE 79CC, 4-CYCLE ENGINE RATING 3.5 FT-LB MAX TORQUE FUEL CAPACITY 0.53 GAL CUP & TOOL HOLDER INCLUDED CUTTING DEPTH 2.5 IN BLADE LENGTH 9 IN ADJUSTABLE CUTTING DEPTH YES ASSEMBLY REQUIRED YES TOOL & CUP HOLDER YES TRIM MODE YES CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH YES BALL BEARING WHEELS YES CA (CARB) COMPLIANT (50 STATE) CARB COMPLIANT TIRE DIAMETER 8 IN REAR, 7 IN FRONT TIRE WIDTH 1.
Operator’s Manual Edger ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING 1. Attach handlebars and dash panel with 6xM6x20 bolts. SEE FIGURE 1. 2. Attach tool holder and adjustment handle(s) with 3xM8x25 bolts and 1xM8x30 bolt. FOR MODEL 23275 SEE FIGURE 2a. FOR MODEL 24000 SEE FIGURE 2b. 3. Add oil to unit. REFER TO ENGINE MANUAL. 4. Align cutting head assembly and insert pivot rod as shown in FIGURE 3. 5. Connect engine belt to front pulley of cutting assembly. 6.
Operator’s Manual Edger 30 mm FIGURE 2a: 23275 ONLY FIGURE 4 30 mm FIGURE 2b: 24000 ONLY FIGURE 5 *Engine removed for clarity FIGURE 3 FIGURE 6 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator’s Manual Edger GENERAL OPERATION CAUTION WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS TOXIC. MOVE THE ENGINE TO A WELL-VENTILATED AREA OUTDOORS, TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. INHALATION CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH. DO NOT STOP ENGINE BY MOVING CHOKE CONTROL TO CHOKE. BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR NEVER LEAVE THE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED. TURN ENGINE OFF AFTER USE. INTAKE MOVE ENGINE TO A WELL-VENTILATED AREA, ALWAYS OUTDOORS, TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Operator’s Manual Edger CAUTION IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER ATTEMPTING STARTING PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-345-6007. STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED JERK TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURY. OPEN CHOKE (RUN) POSITION FIGURE 10 4. Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position. SEE FIGURE 11 5. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until resistance is felt. Without letting it retract, pull rope with a rapid stroke.
Operator’s Manual Edger EDGING TIPS 1. Move edger to a desired area to begin edging, making sure that the left rear wheel is on a hard surface and the blade is over area to be cut. 2. Lower blade control lever to achieve depth of cut desired. The further the forward blade depth control lever is moved, the deeper or lower the blade will cut into the ground. 3. For newly edged lawns, multiple passes may be needed to achieve desired depth by lowering depth of cut incrementally. 4.
Operator’s Manual Edger MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION ENGINE MAINTENANCE WHEELS Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual included with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related service specifications. Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a season with a light oil. Also if the wheeels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil.
Operator’s Manual Edger TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING 1. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open vehicle in an upright position. At Earthquake®, we build quality and durability into the design of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for your Earthquake® Edger. Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed by following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section. 2.
Operator’s Manual Edger TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 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. Stale fuel 6. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel stabilizer as a future preventative measure. Engine runs rough, floods during 1.
Operator’s Manual Edger PARTS BREAKDOWN EDGER TRANSMISSION AND BLADE PARTS EXPLOSION 1 36 25826 MANUAL PARTS BAG 4 5 9 29 3 34 23 28 6 27 2 35 7 10 11 31, 33 31, 33 13 8 12 14 24 30, 32 30 13 26 22 19 30, 32 25 31 21 16 15 20 17 18 18 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator’s Manual Edger EDGER TRANSMISSION AND BLADE PARTS LIST KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
Operator’s Manual Edger EDGER CHASSIS PARTS EXPLOSION AND LIST 10 9 4 19 19 8 19 11 7 9 13 12 6 7 14 7 18 5 18 12 1 19 4 18 12 17 16 3 15 2 18 18 KEY PART # 19 19 DESCRIPTION 18 7 16 QTY. KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
Operator’s Manual Edger EDGER HANDLEBAR PARTS EXPLOSION AND LIST 1 16, 4 2 1 4 10 18 11 15 5 14 9 17 12 6 13 8 7 3 14 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY PART # 1 23261 GRIP 3 10 W1265V0903 2 16400 NUT M8 NYLOCK FLANGE 4 11 3 23245 THROTTLE CABLE 1 4 26771 ASSEMBLY TRIGGER LONG THROW 1 5 24769 CUP AND TOOL HOLDER 6 64617 7 3244 8 9 DESCRIPTION QTY.
Operator’s Manual Edger (OPTIONAL) EDGER CURB WHEEL KIT PARTS EXPLOSION AND LIST (24024) 6 4 3 8 7 2 5 9 10 13 13 1 13 10 11 12 KEY PART # 22 1 W1265V0903 2 DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. NUT M10 NYLOCK 1 8 22097 COTTER PIN 4 MM 2 23268 SPRING FOR HEIGHT ADJUST 1 9 25318 BOLT M12 X 80 HEX 1 3 23259 BRACKET HEIGHT ADJUSTER 1 10 50175 WASHER M12 2 4 23985 HANDLE WHEEL HEIGHT SELECTOR 1 11 25131 NUT M12 X 1.
Operator’s Manual Edger WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam) warrants this edger under a five-year limited warranty to be free from defects in the material or workmanship or both for a period not exceeding sixty consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first retail consumer or first commercial end user. “Consumer use,” means personal recreational use by a retail consumer.
Earthquake®, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@getearthquake.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required. Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
