Full Product Manual

Operator’s Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Unpack Powerhead
1. Carefully lift the powerhead out of the box and remove
any packing material.
Tools Required
• Two (2) 9/16 inch wrenches
• Two (2) 1/2 inch wrenches
Assembly (SEE FIGURE 1)
1. Using two (2) 1/2 inch wrenches, secure handlebar onto
frame with two (2) 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 inch bolts, two (2) 5/16
inch washers, and two (2) 5/16 inch nuts.
2. Repeat Step 1 for all four handlebars.
2. Insert the output shaft of the transmission (A) in the open
end of the Flex Coil ShockTop (B).
3. Line up the bolt holes through the Flex Coil ShockTop
and the output shaft of the transmission.
4. Place the included 3/8-16 x 1.5 inch bolt (C) through the
bolt hole.
5. Hand-thread the 3/8-16 lock nut (D) on the bolt.
6. Using two (2) 9/16 inch wrenches, securely tighten the
nut and bolt.
FIGURE 1
OPERATION
Pre-Start Checklist
1. Read and understand the operator's manual that came
with your unit and the operator's manual that came with
the engine.
2. Fill oil sump or check oil level. Check oil level often during
engine break-in.
3. Fill fuel tank. Use unleaded, 87+ octane gasoline.
4. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug
Preparing Engine for Starting
To Check the Oil:
1. Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in
a level position.
2. Remove the oil ller cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. Insert the oil ller cap/dipstick in the oil ller neck and
retighten.
4. Remove the dipstick to check the oil level.
5. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the
dipstick, ll with the recommended oil to the upper limit
mark. DO NOT overll.
Fuel Recommendations:
• Use clean, fresh, regular 87+ octane unleaded gasoline.
• This engine is certied to operate on unleaded gasoline.
Unleaded gasoline products produce fewer engine and
spark plugs deposits and extends exhaust system life.
• Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/
gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel
tank.
• Occasionally, you may hear a light "spark knock" or
"pinging" (metallic rapping noise) while operating under
heavy loads. This is no cause for concern.
• If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed,
under a normal load, change gasoline brands. If spark
knock of pinging persists, contact Earthquake customer
service.
• Gasoline with up to 10% Ethanol (Gasohol) is acceptable,
but not recommended without fuel stabilizer added.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E15 and E85.
WARNING
DO NOT REFUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE
HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE FUEL TANK
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS
MOVE OUTDOORS TO FILL THE FUEL TANK.
A
B
C
D
BOLT
WASHER
NUT
HANDLEBAR
NOTICE
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE IN A FOUR CYCLE
ENGINE.