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Operator's Manual
RAPALA
®
Power Ice Auger
CAUtION
AVOID INJURy! tO AVOID INJURy OR DEAtH, NEVER
SIPHON fUEL By MOUtH.
AVOID INJURy! NEVER StORE ICE AUGER WItH fUEL
IN tHE GAS tANk INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR
BUILDING.
MAINtENANCE ItEM
Every 8 hours (daily)
Every 20 hours or seasonally
yearly
Clean Engine and Check Bolts and Nut
X
Air Filter
Check
X
(See Air Filter section)
Clean *
X
Replace
X
X
Spark plug (Gap .028”)
Check/Adjust
X
(See Spark plug section)
Replace
X
Cooling fins
Cooling fins, air 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.
Steps for Cleaning Air filter
1. Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and debris are
removed. press filter when washing, do not twist.
2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.
3. Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing filter until
it is dry.
4. Attach the filter and air cleaner cover to the engine.
Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special
tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally
performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions
control devices and systems may be performed by any
non-road engine repair establishment or individuals. How-
ever, all authorized warranty repairs must be handled by an
authorized service center.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating
conditions. If you operate your engine under unusual condi-
tions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature opera-
tion, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your
servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your indi-
vidual needs and use.
Spark Plug
The recommended spark plug is NGK BM6A.
1. Check spark plug every 50 operating hours.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and clean any debris from
around the spark plug area.
3. Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following occur;
pitted electrodes, burned electrodes, cracked porcelain, or
deposits around electrodes.
4. After analysis, seat spark plug and tighten with spark plug
wrench.
• Reinstall original spark plug, tighten additional 1/2 turn.
• Installing new spark plug, adjust spark plug gap to .028” and
tighten additional 1/8 – 1/4 turn .
NOTE: A loose spark plug may overheat and damage engine.
An over tightened spark plug may damage threads in the
cylinder head.
