EARTHQUAKEWalk Behind String Mower With 160cc Viper 4-Cycle Engine, 22” Cutting Diameter, 14” Never-Go-Flat Wheels, Easy Assembly, Adjustable Handlebar, Model # 40314

It is so easy to setup:1) handle adjustment and tighten hand knobs2) Add oil don’t come with funnel I made one with dried out water bottle3) Uses 85% fuel no more than 10% ETH4) Push little gas prime rubber button to get gas to carburetor5) Pull the start rope6) Pull in safety arm at top of handle just like any mower to engage rotor7) The big wheels make it so easy to steer and use. Just walk behind the power will almost pull you along fence.8) It cut high grass, those thick tough to break weed mini trees along fence and is same height as standard driveway. Just walk and steer, no issue with power, or engjne being over powered by weeds, best dang money I’ve spent in a long time!9) My lazy son late 20s even came out there to see, I put him to work. He was surprised and putting in new string ties is as easy as tying a bow tie in shoe laces. Straight thru to eye holes then crisscross thru center metal loop. Once the torque of rotor starts straightens line right out. Son mowed two yard fences (five full fences and two yard back fence by train tracks. Those nasty stick weed combination. Cuts a two foot path on a pass so riding mower set on three same height and no more pain in rear corners or high fence weeds or riding mowers catch a nail in fence. Fantastic weed eating machine!!!!

This machine is awesome! Goes through long grass and weeds with ease. It is easy to maneuver even under trees. My only complaint is that it’s difficult to add oil. Overall it’s great.

It works well. Starts easy, usually on the first or second pull. It will be difficult to start if you pull the cord then remember the on/off button is on off. It may then take several pulls to finally get it to start. It would be nice if the head was off center, that would make it a lot easier to cut the grass under a fence. You need a pair of needle nose pliers when removing old and line and install new. The spindle does not have a lock, so it will be trying to turn when removing/installing line. The line that comes with the unit will not last very long so order/buy some higher quality line to start with. I have a large yard (12+ acers) to get from one place to another, I hook the handle over the ball hitch of my 4 x 4 and tow it, watch to make sure the cable is not dragging. I would buy it again, however, if I should, I will look for one with the head off set to the left or right.

I did a lot of research and decided on this trimmer because of the reviews and the engine size and the price. Set up is literally just fold up the handle and tighten 2 thumb screws then add the oil. I was very happy that the motor oil came with it. Installed the strings and it was ready to go. Mine has a fuel primer bulb and it started on 3rd pull. It cuts really well even in the heavy stuff. Woody stalks up to about 1/2” are no problem. It won’t cut the thicker stuff at the base but you can tilt the trimmer up and cut the branches down. My place was really overgrown because of the summer heat and and I have a sore back. This trimmer cuts the work by 75% of my big double handle Stihl hand held weed whacker. It starts easily even when hot and is very easy push with no back ache when you’re done. I was surprised at how easily it pushes. The big wheels Really make a difference. You will change string often in the heavy stuff and especially around chain link fences but that’s true with any trimmer and at least it’s pretty easy to do. I sort of wish it had an auto feed line dispenser is about the only criticism I have for it. Honestly though, I battle the darn auto feeds on my other trimmers and I was interested in this to see how much trouble it would be to change strings. It is very quick and easy. Be sure to buy extra line because it only comes with a few starter pieces. I bought a big roll and cut my own sections. I think I’m gonna try some steel cable instead of the plastic stuff. I have 3 good quality Stihl trimmers of different sizes and this wIll replace them as my first go to tool. Wish I had bought this years ago instead of my big Stihl trimmer except I can run a metal blade with my hand held to knock down the really bad stuff. This machine reduces how much I have to cut with hand held tremendously so it’s a good combo for me. I have 70 acres in north east Texas and this is a real time saver and back saver for me. Excellent bang for the buck.

The media could not be loaded.  Delivered earlier than estimated. Very easy to maneuver. We'll built. Easy setup. Powerful. Can move around using one arm.

If I could give zero stars I would. This is a brand new mower. The mower head will not retain the line. Every minute I have to put new line on. I need to get work done but it is taking me 5 times as long as it should because I am contantly putting new line on. Of course my first thought is that I am putting it on wrong. I checked the manual and I am doing it correctly. I want say that the Viper engine is great. It starts first time and and is very powerful. So all Earthquake has to do is make a mower head that works with the line. They have simply failed. What a quality mismatch, Earthquake and Viper. If I were Viper I would not want my brand name associated with this unprofessional group. I will never buy anything by Earthquake again. How could I trust the quality of anything they make. Living on a fixed income and didnt need this.

This machine can go through blackberry bushes, golden rod etc. I cut a large patch of weeds/bushes that were over 4 ft. tall with no problem. It starts first time every time. Worth the price!