EarthQuake 9800 Series Operator's Manual - Warning
Operator’s Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
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To Start Engine
1. Check the engine oil level.
2. Make sure engine drive controls, if equipped, are
disengaged.
3. Flip the on/off switch to
ON
position.
4. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out, slowly, until it
pulls slightly harder. Then pull rope with a rapid full arm
stroke. Let rope return to start slowly.
NOTE: This engine is equipped with an auto-choke and
is auto-priming.
To Stop Engine
1. Flip the on/off switch to the
OFF
position.
Filling Fuel Tank
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool
before refilling the fuel tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from
flames and sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean, dry
surface.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill fuel tank completely full, allow space for fuel to
expand.
7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off spilled
fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.
WARNING
DO NOT STORE ENGINE INDOORS WITH FUEL IN
THE TANK. FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE.
NEVER MIX FUEL AND OIL DIRECTLY IN ENGINE
FUEL TANK. USE ONLY NONMETAL, PORTABLE
FUEL CONTAINERS APPROVED BY THE
UNDERWRITER’S LABORATORY (U.L.) OR THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING & MATERIALS
(ASTM).
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS HANDLE AND FILL THE
ENGINE WITH FUEL.
ALWAYS HANDLE GAS IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA, OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR
SPARKS.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE
OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE
ENGINE FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS. EXHAUST FUMES
ARE DEADLY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AND INJURY TO
PERSONNEL.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Steps For Working On Equipment
1. Turn engine switch to the
OFF
position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away
from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must
always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug
wire and metal parts.
4. Replace or repair the part on the powerhead
5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during
repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory. Never
replace parts that are not specifically designed for
the powerhead.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
IMPORTANT
READ ENGINE MANUAL AND FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUEL TYPE, STARTING, ETC.
THE CLUTCH WILL TRANSFER MAXIMUM
POWER AFTER ABOUT TWO HOURS OF NORMAL
OPERATION. DURING THIS BREAK-IN PERIOD
CLUTCH SLIPPAGE MAY OCCUR. THE CLUTCH
SHOULD BE KEPT FREE OF OIL OR OTHER
MOISTURE FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION.
THE EARTH AUGER UNIT SHOULD BE OPERATED
FOR NO MORE THAN 20 DEGREES IN ANY
DIRECTION DURING CONTINUOUS USE, AND
LIMITED TO 30 DEGREES INTERMITTENTLY. THIS
IS RECOMMENDED FOR ADEQUATE LUBRICATION
AND FUEL DELIVERY.
WHEN DIGGING IN HEAVY SOIL, LIFT THE EARTH
AUGER UNIT OUT OF THE HOLE EVERY ONE FOOT
OF DEPTH.
DO NOT USE EARTH AUGER IN ICE.
DRILL HOLES WITHOUT PLACING EXCESSIVE
BODY WEIGHT ON THE UNIT. THE AUGER
OPERATES MOST EFFICIENTLY WITH A SHAVING
ACTION CAUSED BY THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT
ITSELF.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER PERFORMING
THE STARTING PROCEDURES, CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-345-
6007.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION
BEFORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE. WHEN
THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RELEASE THE
THROTTLE CONTROL MOMENTARILY WITH ONE
HAND AND RETURN YOUR OTHER HAND TO THE
HANDLEBAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
AND STABILITY OF THE UNIT WITH BOTH HANDS.