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SKU 67414
problem
possible causes
probable solutions
auger rotates
while engine is
idle
Engine idle Speed set too high.
Have a qualified service technician reset
carburetor idle adjustment screw to lower
idle (RPM) speed.
Gearbox feels
exceptionally
hot to the
touch
Low level of gear oil.
Immediately turn off Auger Drill. Allow
gearbox to completely cool. Then, fill
gearbox with SAE 80-90 gear oil.
Kill switch
does not turn
off engine
Faulty kill switch.
Immediately remove spark plug cap from
spark plug to stop engine. Discontinue
using Auger Drill until the tool is repaired
by a qualified service technician.
engine runs,
but auger is
not rotating
Speed control not properly used.
1.
Speed control cable not properly
2.
adjusted.
Auger stuck in rocks, roots, etc.
3.
Make sure to fully squeeze the speed
1.
control.
Have a qualified service technician
2.
adjust speed control cable.
Remove auger from hole and clear
3.
hole of obstructions.
Engine misfires
Spark plug wire loose.
1.
Incorrect spark plug gap or damaged
2.
spark plug.
Defective spark plug wire.
3.
Old or low quality gasoline.
4.
Incorrect compression.
5.
Check wire connections.
1.
Re-gap or replace spark plug.
2.
Replace spark plug wire.
3.
Use only fresh 25:1 ratio of 89+ octane
4.
unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle oil
mixture.
Diagnose and repair compression.
5.
(Use
engine will not start:
coMpression related
section,
page 17.)
engine stops
suddenly
Fuel tank empty or full of impure, low
1.
quality or improper mix of gasoline to
oil ratio.
Defective fuel tank cap creating
2.
vacuum, preventing proper fuel flow.
Improper idle speed.
3.
Incorrect timing, or clogged
4.
carburetor.
Fill fuel tank with fresh 25:1 ratio of 89+
1.
octane unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle
oil mixture.
Test/replace fuel tank cap.
2.
Properly adjust idle speed.
3.
Have qualified technician diagnose and
4.
service engine.
engine knocks
Old or low quality gasoline.
1.
Engine overloaded.
2.
Incorrect spark timing, deposit
3.
buildup, worn engine, or other
mechanical problems.
Fill fuel tank with fresh 25:1 ratio of 89+
1.
octane unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle
oil mixture.
Do not exceed equipment’s load rating.
2.
Have qualified technician diagnose and
3.
service engine.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
equipment or engine.
