Full Product Manual

Operator’s Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
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DANGER
DO NOT SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH. GASOLINE
IS TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY.
NEVER STORE POWERHEAD WITH FUEL IN THE
FUEL TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR
BUILDING. FUEL VAPORS CAN COLLECT AND
CAUSE A FIRE.
WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST
BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM
SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F 65° C. AVOID THESE AREAS.
CHECK AUGER OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND
BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK
INSIDE A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY
BE PRESENT FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL
VAPORS.
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS DO MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR ON ENGINE AND AUGER.
ENGINE MUST BE SHUTOFF, COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR
MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.
Long-Term Storage
If your powerhead will not be used for more than one month,
prepare it for long term storage.
Steps for Long-Term Storage
1. Mix an appropriate amount of fuel stabilizer to fresh
gasoline in the ratio recommended on the stabilizer
packaging. Run the engine for ve minutes to distribute
the stabilizer mixture throughout the fuel system. This
will prevent gum, varnish and corrosion build up in
your fuel system during long-term storage for up to 12
months.
2. Change oil according to engine manual.
3. Remove spark plug, pour one (1) -oz of clean engine oil
into spark plug hole. Cover hole with a rag. Pull starter
handle slowly several times to distribute oil. Install spark
plug. DO NOT CONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.
4. Remove auger from powerhead and apply a thin layer of
grease to the output shaft of the transmission.
5. Clean entire powerhead and earth auger(s).
6. Store powerhead in storage position in a clean, dry
building that is inaccessible to children. SEE FIGURE 2
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
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 powerhead. Most repairs will be
minor, and easily xed by following the suggestions in the
troubleshooting guide in this section.
The guide will help you pinpoint the causes of common
problems and identify remedies.
For more complicated repairs, you may want to rely on an
authorized service center or Earthquake. Earthquake will make
the necessary repairs if a service center is not available. A parts
breakdown is located toward the end of this manual.
We will always be glad to answer any questions you have, or
help you nd suitable assistance.
Ordering Replacement Parts
Parts can be obtained from an authorized service dealer or
direct from the factory. To order parts visit;
www. getearthquake.com or call 1-800-345-6007.
For other general questions, you can e-mail us at:
[e-mail].
Please include the following information with your order:
1) Part numbers
2) Part description
3) Quantity
4) Model number and serial number
Spare Parts
Only use approved Earthquake service parts.