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P/N: OM9800B

ECN: 9695

REV4: 01/03/13

© 2013 Ardisam, Inc.

All Rights Reserved

Operator's Manual

Original Operating Instructions 

Two-Man 

Earth Auger Powerhead 

9800 Series

Get parts online at 

www.getearthquake.com

Includes models:

9800B

9800H

9800BCE (European)

  GAS/OIL

RATIO

50:1

Summary of Contents for 9800H

Page 1: ... 2013 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Operator s Manual Original Operating Instructions Two Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series Get parts online at www getearthquake com Includes models 9800B 9800H 9800BCE European GAS OIL RATIO 50 1 ...

Page 2: ... CE Declaration of Conformity 19 This manual may contain information for several models Read and keep this manual for future reference This manual con tains important information on SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit This information includes the MANUAL the REPLACEMENT PARTS and the WAR RANTIES This informa...

Page 3: ...ot followed could endanger your personal safety BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE WARNING WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS IN JURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUTION CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN BE HURT OR YOUR EQUIPMENT DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER AS SEMBLY OPERATI...

Page 4: ...ce See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely Watch for traffic when operating n...

Page 5: ...e Bystanders should always be many feet away from the operation of the engine and its attachments Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine WARNING ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE AN ODOR LESS COLORLESS POISON GAS CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST BREATHING CARBON MON OXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA FAINTING OR DEATH IN ADDITION TO ...

Page 6: ...chful care of a responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine SERVICE Always stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment before cleaning repairing or inspecting the unit Engine should be turned off and cool spark plug wire must be removed from spar...

Page 7: ...rt number information provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer The safety labels are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment Follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation of your auger ARDISAM INC 1160 8th Avenue Cumberland WI 54829 USA Serial No Model 9800BCE Type Earth Auger Year ...

Page 8: ...BLY INSTRUCTIONS SEE FIGURE 1 1 Insert the output shaft of the transmission in the open end of the Flex Coil Shock Top 2 Line up the bolt holes through the Flex Coil Shock Top and the output shaft of the transmission 3 Placetheincluded3 8 16x1 5inchboltthroughthebolthole 4 Hand thread the 3 8 16 Bi way locknut on the bolt 5 Usingtwo9 16inchwrenches securelytightenthenutandbolt ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 3 ...

Page 9: ...H FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED POORLYVENTILATED AREAS WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT IMPORTANT NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE OPERATION PRE START CHECKLIST 1 Read and understand the operator s manual that came with your unit and the engine 2 Fill oil sump or check oil level Check oil level often during engine break in 3 Fill fuel tank Use unleaded regular gasolin...

Page 10: ...oke Let rope return to starter slowly 5 Whenenginefiresorstartsrunning graduallymovethechoke lever back to the RUN position TO STOP ENGINE 1 Flip the on off switch to the OFF position 2 Close fuel shut off valve WARNING MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN RELEASE THE THROTTLE CONTROL MOMENTARILY WITH YOUR RIGHT HAND AND ...

Page 11: ...e each use 2 Change oil after first two 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Change oil while engine is still warm from recent running 3 Frequentlyremovedirtanddebrisfromcoolingfins airintake screen levers and linkage This will help ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed 4 Check air cleaner 5 Check spark p...

Page 12: ... AN IGNITED OBJECT DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY IGNITION SOURCES USE ONLY APPROVED FUEL CONTAINERS FOR LONG TERM STORAGE CLOSE FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE AND STORE EARTH AUGER UNIT IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION FAILURETODOSOCANCAUSEOILLEAKAGE OVER A PROLONGED PERIOD TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR At Earthquake we build quality and durability into the design of our products but no amount of careful design by us...

Page 13: ...s or lacks power 1 Clogged fuel tank 1 Remove and clean 2 Clogged air cleaner 2 Clean or replace 3 Improper carburetor adjustment 3 Take to authorized Briggs Stratton Honda service center 4 Spark plug dirty improper gap or wrong type 4 Replace spark plug and adjust gap Auger turns at idle 1 Idle speed too high 1 Adjust idle speed lower 2 Broken clutch spring 2 Replace both springs Auger turns but ...

Page 14: ...N ASSEMBLY 30 1 9800B 9800BCE ONLY 1 98005 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 30 1 9800H ONLY 1 5 9837A MOUNT RING COMPLETE 9800 SERIES 1 6 9825 ROTOR CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH 1 PARTS BREAKDOWN 9800B 9800BCE 9800H MAIN PARTS EXPLOSION KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 7 WK6 KEY WOODRUFF 5 32 X 5 8 1 8 SET SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 4 SCPC BLK OXIDED 1 9 420 BOLT 5 16 24 X 3 4 PFCS 4 10 503 BOLT 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 HH 8 11 9801 CABLE...

Page 15: ...NG BALL R10 OPEN 5 8 IN I D 2 6 8924 RING RETAINING EXTERNAL 3 4 INCH 3 7 9214A GEAR 10T CLUSTER PINION HT 1 8 75300 KIT TOP CASTING 1 9 8912 GEAR 44T 3 4 IN HOLE 1 10 8913 SHAFT OUTPUT 1 11 8914 GEAR 48T HARD 1 12 9814 GEAR 7T PINION THREADED 1 13 9018 CLUTCH DRUM 3 THREADED SHORT 1 14 8929 BOLT 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 SHCS 2 15 8935 BOLT 1 4 20 X 2 1 2 SHCS F T 4 16 3004149 SHIM 9800 TRANSMISSION TOP 1 T...

Page 16: ...CUT AND SHARPENED 1 4 EBOLT BOLT 1 4 28 X 5 8 HH GR5 ZN 2 5 1423 BOLT 5 16 18 X 2 HH GR5 ZN 2 6 WF516 WASHER FLAT 5 16 INCH STANDARD ZN 2 7 60G56 NUT LOC 5 16 18 BI WAY ZN 2 8 ENUT NUT LOC 1 4 28 BI WAY 2 9 8958HD FISH TAIL POINT 1 10 1151 DECAL AND ART WARNING AUGER ICE AND EARTH 1 11 I10 INSERT 10 IN AUGER BOX 2 12 1433 BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 1 2 HH 1 13 2104 NUT 3 8 16 HLKBW ZN 1 14 LBB10P ASSEMBLY BO...

Page 17: ...A8F EARTH AUGER 8 W FISHTAIL POINT 1 13 EA10F EARTH AUGER 10 W FISHTAIL POINT 1 14 EB4 EARTH BLADE 4 includes EBOLT ENUT 1 15 EB6 EARTH BLADE 6 includes EBOLT ENUT 1 16 EB8 EARTH BLADE 8 includes EBOLT ENUT 1 17 EB10 EARTH BLADE 10 includes EBOLT ENUT 1 18 EBOLT BOLT HEX 1 4 28 X 5 8 GRADE 5 earth blade to auger 2 19 ENUT NUT NYLOC 1 4 28 2 20 2104 NUT HEX LOCKING 3 8 16 2 21 WF516 WASHER FLAT 5 1...

Page 18: ...received by Ardisam Inc within 30 days of purchase These warranties apply only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use misuse alteration ac cident unauthorized parts failure to use proper fuel and oil or if repairs have been performed at non authorized servicecenters Thesewarrantiessupersedeallotherwarrantieseitherexpressedorimpliedandallotherobligations or liabilities on our pa...

Page 19: ...Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 19 Operator s Manual Two Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series ...

Page 20: ...nue PO Box 666 Cumberland WI 54829 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2223 E mail info getearthquake com All weights specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice Due to continuous product improvements product images may not be exact Items used for props not included Some assembly may be required ...

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