CAUTION
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST
BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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. Fuel valve closed
3. Open fuel valve
Engine runs rough, floods
during operation
1. Dirty air cleaner
1. Clean or replace air cleaner
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
2. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton/Honda
service center
3. Fuel valve closed
3. Open fuel valve
Engine is hard to start
1. Stale fuel
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use
gas stabilizer at end of season
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 tank
1. Remove and clean
2. Clogged air cleaner
2. Clean or replace
3. Improper carburetor adjustment
3. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton/Honda
service center
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or
wrong type
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap
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. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton/Honda
service center
2. Broken transmission
2. Replace transmission
3. Worn clutch shoes
3. Replace clutch
4. Worn engine lower seal
4. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton /
Honda service center
Auger cuts slowly
1. Damaged point
1. Replace fishtail point
2. Worn out blade
2. Replace blade
Engine runs, then quits
1. Fuel Filter clogged
1. Clean fuel filter, use gas stabilizer, clean
gas can
2. Fuel valve closed
2. Open fuel valve
NOTE: Please see the engine manual for any engine issues.
While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the
life of your auger powerhead, prolonged or constant use may
eventually require that service be performed to allow it to
continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below
lists the most common problems, causes and remedies.
13
Check for parts online at
www.getearthquake.com
or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
Operator's Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
