Operator`s manual

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Operator's Manual
Dually Earth Auger Powerhead
STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
• Moveenginetoawellventilatedarea,outdoors,toprevent
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Movetoanareaawayfromamesorsparks,toavoidignition
of vapors if present.
• Removealldebrisfromaircleanerholesandgascaptoensure
proper air ow.
COLD ENGINE START
Starting engine for rst time or after engine has cooled o or
after running out of fuel.
1. Unscrew the screw from the cap vent on the gas tank (in a
counter-clockwise direction).
2. Move choke lever to RUN position.
NOTE: Choke must be in the RUN position when pushing or
using the primer bulb.
3. Prime unit until primer hose is lled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return
completely to its original position between pushes.
4. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is dened by moving the choke lever
as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
5. Push on/o switch to the ON position.
6. Squeeze throttle control with right hand. Grasp starter handle with
left hand and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Without
letting starter handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke.
Let it return to its original position very slowly until unit res or
runs. Repeat this step every time the starter rope is pulled.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
7. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: HALF CHOKE is dened when the choke lever is be-
tween CHOKE and RUN.
8. Move choke lever to RUN position and move throttle to de-
sired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit idle
for extended periods of time.
9. To stop engine, push on/o switch to OFF position.
WARM ENGINE START
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is dened by moving the choke lever
as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
2. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
CAUTION
ALWAYS HANDLE FUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA,
OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR SPARKS.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE ENGINE
FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
IF AUGER IS MOUNTED TO ENGINE, ALL SAFETY
GUARDS MUST BE SECURELY ON TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED
JERK TOWARDS ENGINE. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO
AVOID INJURY.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER TRYING STARTING
PROCEDURES, CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT AT 8003456007.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTEND
ED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY POWERHEAD AND AUGER BETWEEN
HOLES WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE
FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RELEASE
THE THROTTLE CONTROL MOMENTARILY WITH YOUR
RIGHT HAND AND RETURN YOUR LEFT HAND TO THE
HANDLEBAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND
STABILITY OF THE UNIT WITH BOTH HANDS.
HOT ENGINE START:
1. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not re, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting.
DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
• DONOTusestartinguid.
• DONOTsprayammableliquidsorvaporsintoaircleaner,
carburetor or spark plug chamber.
• DONOTremovesparkplugandpullonstarterrope.Flam-
mable fuel can spray out & ignite from a spark from spark
plug.
TO STOP ENGINE:
Flip the on/o switch to the OFF position.