Polar Fire PFPM-5210 Assembly Instructions And Parts Diagrams Download Page 12

 

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

REMEDY/ACTION

 

Engine will not start 

1. Power switch off 

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. Throttle control  not  held  open 

5. Squeeze  throttle  control  when 

pulling  recoil handle 

6. Fuel line hose not positioned in  

bottom of gas tank 

6. Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank 

Engine runs rough, floods during 

operation 

1. Dirty air filter 

1. Clean or replace air filter 

2. Choke  partially engaged 

2. Turn off choke 

3. Carburetor out  of  adjustment 

Engine is hard to start 

1. Stale fuel 

 

1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel.  

Use gas stabilizer additive at end of 
season. 

 

2. Spark plug wire loose 

2. Make  sure spark wire is securely 

attached  to spark plug 

3. Dirty carburetor 

3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new 

gas can 

4. Throttle control not held open 

4. Prime unit 3 more times, squeeze 

throttle when pulling recoil handle 

Engine misses or  lacks  power 

1. Clogged gas tank 

1. Remove and clean 

2. Clogged air filter 

2. Clean or replace 

3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad  3. Consult Service Center 

4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly 

gapped 

4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug 

Engine runs, then quits 

1. Gas cap not venting 

1. Open manual venting gas cap screw all 

the way open (counterclockwise) 

2. Plugged fuel filter 

2. Clean or replace 

3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 

Engine revs too high 

1. Carburetor out  of  adjustment 

Auger turns at idle 

1. Idle speed too high 

1. Adjust idle speed lower 

2. Broken clutch spring 

2. Replace spring 

Auger  turns,  but  has  no  power 

1. Choke on 

1. Turn off choke after engine is running 

2. Carburetor out  of adjustment 

2. Consult Service Center 

3. Broken transmission 

3. Consult Service Center 

4. Worn clutch shoes 

4. Replace clutch shoes and spring 

5. Worn engine lower seat 

Auger jumps 

1. Blade damaged 

1. Replace with new blade 

Auger cuts slowly 

1. Dull blade 

1. Buy new blade, or have blade 

sharpened at factory 

2. Damaged  point

 

2. Replace point

 

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Summary of Contents for PFPM-5210

Page 1: ...B43Z08 B43Z10 B52Z08 B52Z10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS DIAGRAMS Ice Auger MODEL S PFPX 438 PFPX 4310 PFPM 528 PFPM 5210 ...

Page 2: ... purchase as well as read this manual care fully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your equipment INTRODUCTION OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY CORRECT AND ACCURATE ASSEMBLY AND SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE POWERHEAD IS THE OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTAIN POWERHEAD ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS AND SCHEDULE IN YOUR OP...

Page 3: ...ention Please read the entire manual carefully to help avoid injury and machine damage Your manual is meant to be a helpful tool in preventing machine damage and personal injury It also provides helpful operating tips and service information NOTE Throughout the Manual you will find general information that may help you in the operation and service of the powerhead VITAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please r...

Page 4: ... of Gasoline Fires Never fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors Examples include basement garage barn shed house porch ice shelter etc Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine run ning Stop engine and allow to cool before filling Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area Always wipe up excess spilled fuel from engine before...

Page 5: ...e moving or transporting GAS OIL RATIO 1 galllon 3 2 ounces 40 1 2 gallons 6 4 ounces 40 1 5 gallons 16 ounces 40 1 Make sure the black throttle cable housing is seated all the way into the brass ferrule at the engine side of the cable before attempting to start your powerhead engine CAUTION NEVER ALTER MODIFY ENGINE OR AUGER IN NO WAY ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM HOW IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY S...

Page 6: ...for efficient operation 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 Never run engine indoors Exhaust fumes are deadly Do not use an ice auger in the earth The ice auger blade protector should be attached to the auger head when not in use This will protect the cutting edge of the ice au...

Page 7: ...tion WARM ENGINE START 1 Move choke lever to CHOKE position NOTE CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke lever as far to the ON position as possible between CHOKE and RUN the extra fuel device lever push primer 1 time and pull starter rope again 2 Continue with Step 6 of Cold Engine Starting NOTE Choke position is defined by moving the choke lever When the weather is extremely cold and the en...

Page 8: ... inlets and linkages must be free from any debris before each use AIR FILTER Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed on engine Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of operation Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions STEPS FOR CLEANING AIR FILTER 1 Wash in warm water with mild soap until...

Page 9: ... Filter Remember to thoroughly oil the foam filter with 30 or 40 weight motor oil and squeeze out any excess oil 5 Reinstall the foam filter and white plastic cover pressing it in place to ensure that the foam is fully seated into its sealed position Figure 6 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 9 2 To remove air filter cover Figure 2 loosen and remove the bolt on the cover and squeeze the latch ta...

Page 10: ...be ran for more than one month pre pare it for long term storage Steps for Long Term Storage 1 Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer s instructions 2 Run engine for 10 15 minutes to ensure that the stabilizer reach es the carburetor 3 Remove the remainder of the fuel from the gas tank into an ap proved fuel container 4 Remove auger from powerhead and apply a thin layer of grease to the out...

Page 11: ...IS SECTION WILL HELP YOU LOCATE AND ISOLATE THE CAUSES OF COMMON PROBLEMS AND IDENTIFY HOW TO BEST FIX YOUR UNIT WE WILL ALWAYS BE GLAD TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE OR HELP YOU FIND SUITABLE ASSISTANCE TO ORDER PARTS OR INQUIRE ABOUT WARRANTY CALL WRITE OR E MAIL US AT THE ADDRESS FOUND BELOW UNDER THE SECTION ORDERING REPAIR PARTS WHEN CALLING FOR SERVICE WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR AUGER O...

Page 12: ...trol not held open 4 Prime unit 3 more times squeeze throttle when pulling recoil handle Engine misses or lacks power 1 Clogged gas tank 1 Remove and clean 2 Clogged air filter 2 Clean or replace 3 Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3 Consult Service Center 4 Spark plug wet faulty or improperly gapped 4 Clean replace or gap spark plug Engine runs then quits 1 Gas cap not venting 1 Open manual ven...

Page 13: ...37 38 41 11 44 51 12 22 43 42 23 30 35 34 33 32 50 28 31 29 24 49 20 15 14 47 3 2 6 4 7 9 8 1 16 19 45 18 17 36 48 54 39 47 21 47 46 25 13 5 10 27 26 52 53 46 46 55 56 57 40 58 59 60 13 ...

Page 14: ...CRIPTION QTY 37 GAS TANK 1 38 GAS CAP MANUAL VENTING 1 39 SHROUD GAS TANK 1 40 ENGINE WIRE 1 41 GROMMET 2 HOLE GAS TANK 1 42 HOSE PRIMER LINE 1 43 HOSE FUEL LINE 1 44 BOLT W WASHER PHILLIPS HH 4 45 NUT FLANGE M6 2 46 BOLT W WASHER M5 X 16MM 1 47 BOLT W WASHER PH M5 X 20MM 1 48 BOLT HH M5 X 16MM 2 49 BOLT W WASHER M5 X 25MM 2 50 BOLT M5 X 60MM 2 51 GUARD SCREW 1 52 KEY FLYWHEEL 1 53 FILTER FUEL 1 5...

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Page 16: ...OLE 1 15 Y43 05 02 GASKET 1 16 BALL BEARING R10 2 17 Y43 05 01 GEAR 10T 48T ONE PIECE CLUSTER 1 18 Y43 05 08 GEAR CASE BOTTOM 1 19 Y43 05 07 SHAFT OUTPUT 7 8 1 20 BOLT 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 SHCS 2 21 BOLT 1 4 20 X 2 SHCS F T W PATCH 4 22 BZ08 ICE AUGER 8 1 BZ09 ICE AUGER 9 1 BZ10 ICE AUGER 10 1 KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 23 BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 1 4 SHCS 1 24 BD08 ICE BLADES 8 COMPLETE SET OF 2 BLADES 1 BD...

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