EarthQuake WE43 Operator's Manual - page 2

Operator's Manual

WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger

Check for parts online at 

www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing a walk-behind edger from Earthquake®.  We have worked 

to ensure that the edger 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.

CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Warnings and Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3-8

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Assembly .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10-12

Maintenance and Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................................13-14

Troubleshooting and Repair ................................................................................................................................................................................................15-16

Parts Breakdown ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................17-22

CE Declaration of Conformity  ...................................................................................................................................................................................................23

Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24-25

FEDERAL EMISSION INFORMATION

Earthquake® warrants to the retail purchaser, that this small, off-road engine was designed, built and equipped to conform at the 

time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

REGISTRATION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG

OWNERSHIP RECORDS

Owner’s Name:

Owner’s Address:

City:

State/Province:

Zip Code/Postal Code:

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Notes:

Record the model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference.  Warranty is valid only if the completed regis-

tration is received by Earthquake® within 30 days of purchase.  You can register your warranty online by visiting www.getearthquake.

com.  If you do not have a computer, call our customer service department  at (800) 345-6007 Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. 

to 5 p.m. CST.   

This manual may contain information for several models. Read and keep this manual for future reference.  This manual contains 

important information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE.  The owner must be certain that all the product 

information is included with the unit. This information includes the MANUAL, the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WARRANTIES. 

This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed.  This manual should remain with the 

engine even if it is resold.