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Operator's Manual
RAPALA
®
Power Ice Auger
(Cold Engine Start, continued from page 7)
2. prime unit until primer tube is filled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return
completely to its original position between pushes.
3. Move choke lever to CHOkE or ON position.
NOTE: ChOkE position is defined by moving the choke lever
as far to the ON position as possible.
4. push engine switch to the ON position.
5. Grasp starter handle with left hand and pull out slowly, until
there is tension as you pull. Without letting starter handle
retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return
to its original position very slowly until the engine fires or
runs, engage the throttle. When attempting to start, DO
NOt allow the recoil to retract on its own, as it may snap
back quickly and cause injury. Repeat this step every time
the starter rope is pulled.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
6. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALf CHOkE
position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: hALF ChOkE is defined when the choke lever is
between ChOkE and RUN or ON and OFF.
7. Move choke lever to RUN or Off position and move throttle
to desired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
8. To stop engine, push engine switch to Off position.
Warm Engine Start:
1. Move choke lever to CHOkE or ON position.
NOTE: ChOkE position is defined by moving the choke lever
as far to the ON position as possible.
2. Continue with Step 5 of Cold Engine Starting.
MAINtENANCE AND StORAGE
AUGER MAINtENANCE
1. The gear case has 4 oz. of lithium grease installed at the factory.
It is recommended that once a year the gear case be split and
the grease level checked. Add grease only if level of grease is
below top of the gears. DO NOt OVERfILL.
2. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
3. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environ-
ment. Transferring the unit from a warm to a cold place can
cause the build up of harmful condensation.
CAUtION
AVOID INJURy! DO NOt AttEMPt tO StARt tHE EN-
GINE USING StARtING fLUID.
AVOID INJURy! DO NOt SPRAy fLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
OR VAPORS INtO AIR CLEANER, CARBUREtOR OR
SPARk PLUG CHAMBER.
AVOID INJURy! DO NOt REMOVE SPARk PLUG AND
PULL StARtER ROPE. fLAMMABLE fUEL CAN SPRAy
OUt & IGNItE fROM A SPARk fROM SPARk PLUG.
CAUtION
tO PREVENt ACCIDENtAL StARtING:
AVOID INJURy! ENGINE MUSt BE tURNED Off AND
COOL, AND SPARk PLUG WIRE MUSt BE REMOVED
fROM SPARk PLUG BEfORE CHECkING AND ADJUSt-
ING ENGINE OR EQUIPMENt.
AVOID INJURy! tEMPERAtURE Of MUffLER AND
NEARBy AREAS MAy ExCEED 150º f (65º C). AVOID
tHESE AREAS.
AVOID INJURy! CHECk AUGER OftEN fOR LOOSE NUtS
AND BOLtS. kEEP tHESE ItEMS tIGHtENED.
AVOID INJURy! NEVER StORE ENGINE WItH fUEL IN
tHE tANk INSIDE A BUILDING. POtENtIAL SPARkS
MAy BE PRESENt fOR IGNItION Of fUEL AND fUEL
VAPORS.
AVOID INJURy! AN ADULt MUSt ALWAyS DO MAINtE-
NANCE AND REPAIR ON ENGINE AND AUGER.
AVOID INJURy! ENGINE MUSt BE SHUt-Off, COOL, AND
SPARk PLUG WIRE REMOVED BEfORE ANy REPAIR OR
MAINtENANCE CAN BE DONE.
4. Always replace blade protector when power auger is not in
use.
5. If blade performance decreases, turn unit off and disconnect
spark plug wire. Carefully inspect cutting edge of blades for
any nicks or shiny areas. If blades show any of these signs, they
need to be resharpened or replaced.
ENGINE MAINtENANCE
please read the maintenance schedule and observe these
recommendations to extend the life of your engine.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trou-
ble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. To help
you properly care for your engine, the following pages include
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and
simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools.
