Full Product Manual
Operator’s Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start 1. Ignition switch o 1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. Stale fuel 5. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel
stabilizer at end of season or during long term
storage
Engine runs rough, oods
during operation
1. Dirty air lter 1. Clean or replace air lter
2. Carburetor out of adjustment 2. Contact Kohler via www.KohlerEngines.com or
call 1-800-544-2444
Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel. Use fuel
stabilizer at end of season or during long term
storage
2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark
plug
3. Dirty carburetor 3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new gas can
Engine misses or lacks
power
1. Clogged fuel lter 1. Clean fuel tank, replace fuel lter
2. Clogged air lter 2. Clean or replace air lter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Contact Kohler via www.KohlerEngines.com or
call 1-800-544-2444
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Engine runs, then quits 1. Clogged fuel lter 1. Clean fuel tank, replace fuel lter
2. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 2. Contact Kohler via www.KohlerEngines.com or
call 1-800-544-2444
Engine revs too high 1. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 1. Contact Kohler via www.KohlerEngines.com or
call 1-800-544-2444
Auger turn at idle 1. Idle speed too high 1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Broken clutch spring 2. Replace clutch
Auger turns, but has no
power
1. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 1. Contact Kohler via www.KohlerEngines.com or
call 1-800-544-2444
2. Broken transmission 2. Call customer service
3. Worn clutch shoes 3. Replace clutch
Auger jumps 1. Blade damaged 1. Replace with new blade
Auger cuts slowly 1. Dull blade 1. Replace with new blade
2. Damaged shtail point 2. Replace shtail point
3. Blade installed upside down 3. Install blade right side up (bevel side down)
Contact customer service if above remedies fail.