IMPORTANT
ENGINE CAN OVERHEAT AND BECOME DAMAGED
IF DEBRIS BLOCKS THE COOLING FINS OR RECOIL
HOUSING.
NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR
CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Power Auger Maintenance
1. The gear case has 4 oz. of 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.
4. If blade performance decreases, turn unit off and discon-
nect spark plug wire. Carefully inspect cutting edge of blade
for any signs of wear. If blades show any of these signs, they
need to be sharpened or replaced.
5. Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
6. When storing for over one month, use gas stabilizer in fuel.
7. Do not fill gas tank indoors or when engine is running or is
hot.
Engine Maintenance
Please read your engine manual and observe these
recommendations to extend the life of your engine. Your
engine manual provides detailed information and a
maintenance schedule for performing the following tasks:
Transporting Your Earth Auger
1. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space or
vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious
injury or death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open
vehicle in an upright position.
3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas into an
approved red fuel container. DO NOT siphon by mouth.
4. Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel
tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine and earth auger.
Allow to dry.
6. When transporting your auger, make sure you position
the unit according to the decal.
SEE FIGURE 4.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE SHUT-OFF AND COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM
SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.
CHECK AUGER OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND
BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK
INSIDE A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY
BE PRESENT FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL
VAPORS.
ANY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ON THE ENGINE
AND AUGER MUST ALWAYS BE DONE BY AN ADULT.
ENGINE MUST BE SHUT-OFF, COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR
MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.
THIS SIDE UP WHEN NOT IN USE
FIGURE 4
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Operator's Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
