EarthQuake 1692210 Operator's Manual - Adding Fuel

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Adding Fuel

To add fuel:

 1.  Remove the fuel cap (see Figure 1). 

 2.  Fill the tank.  Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank for 

fuel expansion.  Refer to your engine manual for specific 

fuel recommendations. 

 3.  Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

Starting the engine

 1.  Set the throttle to FULL.

 2.  Close the choke.  

NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.

 3.  Place one foot on the front support leg to hold the unit 

firmly in place.

 4.  Pull the starting rope out to begin turning the engine 

over.  Pull slowly at first and increase speed with each 

successive pull.

 5.  After the engine starts, open the choke and move the 

engine throttle control to SLOW. Warm up the engine by 

Operation

general Operating Safety

Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation 

sections before attempting to operate this unit.  Become 

familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.

Upon start-up and shut-down, you may hear the metal-

to-metal sound of the triangular hammers and J-hammers 

positioning themselves on the rotor.  This is normal.  If 

this sound continues after the machine has reached full 

speed, contact your dealer for an inspection of the unit.  

Overloading the equipment will shorten its life, and can 

cause mechanical failures.

Chipper Operation

The chipper is designed to handle tree limbs and branches 

up to approximately 3” (7,6 cm) in diameter.  The chipping 

knives also permit the processing of course organic matter 

like corn stalks.  Tree branches must be inserted large-end 

first into the chipper cone.  Since occasional kick-backs may 

occur, always stand off to the side of the unit.  Allow the self-

feeding action of the unit to draw the sticks in.

Shredder Operation

The shredder is designed to shred light brush, leaves, and 

other soft but bulky organic waste.  As material is loaded 

into the shredder hopper it is pulled into the path of the 

triangular and J-hammers by air flow.  

vacuum Attachment (Optional)

In addition to the chipper cone and hopper, loose debris 

may be processed by the Vacuum hose adapter kit.  Leaves 

may be raked directly into the leaf tray where vacuum action 

will draw them into the shredder.  For hard-to-reach areas, 

the nozzle and hose assembly may be used.  The strength of 

the Vacuum may be changed using the rotating sleeve on 

the nozzle. (See Vacuum Kit parts explosion on page 28.) 

Operating location

Select an area with firm, level ground, covered by dirt or 

grass.  Do not operate on wet or slick surfaces, or near 

bystanders.  Locate and organize the materials to be 

processed so that you don’t have to walk in front of the inlet 

or discharge openings, and so you have adequate room to 

work safely.  

WARNINg

gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled 

with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still 

hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, 

smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling 

and wipe up any spills.

WARNINg

To avoid serious personal injury from rotating cutting 

blades, keep hands out of inlet while machine is 

running.

DANgeR

The exhaust from this product contains carbon 

monoxide gas.  Carbon monoxide is a colorless, 

orderless, and tasteless gas that can cause dizziness, 

nausea, unconsciousness, or even brain damage and 

death if inhaled for prolonged periods.  

Operate the unit outdoors in a well ventilated 

location only.  Keep children, pets, and bystanders 

away.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in 

serious injury or death.

Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL, 

gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL, 

gasoline additives, or white gas because 

engine/fuel system damage could result.