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Operator's Manual
RAPALA
®
Power Ice Auger
ORDERING REPAIR PARtS
parts may be obtained from the store where your auger was purchased or
direct from the factory. To order from the factory, call, e-mail, or order online
at www.rapala.ca:
Normark Inc,
1350 Murray Avenue
Oshawa ON, Canada L1J 6Z9
E-mail: [email protected] tel: (905) 571-3001
Please include the part numbers, part description, quantity, model number
and serial number.
tROUBLESHOOtING:
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
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
3. Call factory
Engine is hard to start
1. Stale fuel
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Always
use gas stabilizer
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
Engine misses or lacks power
1. Clogged fuel filter
1. Remove and clean or replace
2. Clogged air filter
2. Remove and clean or replace
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 has no power
1. Choke on
1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
2. Call factory
3. Broken transmission
3. Call factory
4. Worn clutch shoes
4. Replace clutch shoes and springs
Auger jumps on ice
1. Blades damaged or sharpened
incorrectly
1. Replace with new blades
Auger cuts slowly
1. Dull blades
1. Buy new blades
2. Damaged point
2. File point, or replace point
Contact service provider if above remedies fail, or visit our website at www.rapala.ca for additional frequently asked
questions.