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COLD START RUN/WARM START

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

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Starting Engine:

Fig. 5

PRIMER BULB

WARNING

1. Ensure that the four handle retaining pins are fully

engaged into the Powerhead frame and that the handle

bars are secure to the Powerhead frame.

2. Check that all guards and fasteners are in place

and secure.

3. Keep all parts from your body and clothing away from

drilling location, Auger Bit and Powerhead

4. Ensure that no grass or other debris is wrapped around

any part of the Auger Bit, Powerhead or handles.

5. The Powerhead can cause a sudden jerk on the Recoil

Starter Handle due to the engine compression and

ignition. Maintain a firm grip on the Powerhead handle

and Recoil Starter Handle and follow the instruction

below to avoid injury.

6. Ensure that the unit is in a stable and controllable

position before pulling the Recoil Starter Handle. When

the unit starts, raise the unit to a vertical position and

maintain control of the unit with both hands on the

handle bars and the Muffler exhaust port facing away

from your body before engaging the Throttle Lever.

7. Never leave the auger running while unattended.

8. Never carry the unit between drilling locations while

engine is running.

Starting Position

1. Place the right handle bar flat on the ground with the

throttle in the upward position. Place left hand on left

handle bar (see Figure 2).

2. While standing on the operating side of the unit place

your right foot onto the right handle bar and grip the

left handle bar with your left hand. The Auger Bit will be

pointing to your left.

3. Tilt the auger to the right so that the Auger Bit is off

the ground.

4. See Cold, Warm, or Flooded Engine Starting

procedures below.

5. When the engine starts, raise the unit upright and with

the auger bit vertical and above the location of operation

for drilling.

6. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the handle bars

and with the exhaust port facing away from your body

before engaging the throttle.

WARNING

Keep all parts of your body away from cutting area, the

rotating Earth Auger bit and blades, and hot surfaces.

Cold Starting The Engine

NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle lever until engine starts

and runs.

1. Place the unit on a flat surface.

2. Move the On/Off Ignition Switch to the “ON” position

(see Fig. 3).

3. Move the Choke Lever to the “COLD START” position

(see Fig. 4).

4. Press the Primer Bulb slowly 6 times (see Fig. 5).

NOTE: Follow the instruction in the Starting Position section

above for the safe auger position during and after starting

the engine.

5. Pull the Recoil Starter Handle sharply until the engine

starts and runs.

Fig. 2

6. After engine starts and runs for 10-15 seconds, move

choke lever to “Run/Warm Start” position

(see Figure 4).

NOTE: When the weather gets cold, please allow the engine

to warm up at idle for longer period of time, before moving

the Choke Lever to RUN/WARM START position.

Warm Starting The Engine