CAUTION
DO NOT START YOUR EARTH AUGER UNIT UNTIL
YOU HAVE READ THE ENGINE MANUAL THAT
CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE, AND THE "WARNINGS
AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SECTION IN THIS
MANUAL. IF YOU HAVE READ THESE, FOLLOW
THE STEPS TO START YOUR EARTH AUGER UNIT.
ALWAYS PERFORM PRE-START CHECKLIST
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE EARTH AUGER
UNIT NOT BE TILTED AT MORE THAN A 30 DEGREE
ANGLE FROM THE UPRIGHT POSITION WHILE
THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
CAUSE FUEL AND/OR OIL LEAKAGE.
NEVER ADD GAS WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR
HOT FROM OPERATION. NEVER FILL THE TANK
INDOORS. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FILLING FUEL
TANK.
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK
TO 1/2" BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO
PROVIDE SPACE FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY
FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
DO NOT HOLD THROTTLE LEVER WIDE OPEN
WHILE STARTING. LOSS OF CONTROL OF
POWERHEAD/AUGER COULD RESULT.
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST
CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS
AND DEADLY GAS.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING
AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE
AND EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
BEFORE STORING UNIT, DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND ATTACH IT TO
RETAINING POST.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK
INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED
AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN
OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT.
IMPORTANT
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE IN A FOUR CYCLE
ENGINE.
OPERATION
Pre-Start Checklist
1. Read and understand the operator's manual that came
with your unit and the engine.
2. Fill oil sump or check oil level. Check oil level often during
engine break-in.
3. Fill fuel tank. Use unleaded, regular gasoline.
4. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug.
Prepare Engine for Starting
To Check the Oil:
1. Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in
a level position.
2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. (On the Briggs & Stratten Engine) Insert the oil filler cap/
dipstick into the oil filler neck and retighten.
(On the Honda Engine:) Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick
into the oil filler neck but do not screw it in.
4. Remove the dipstick to check the oil level.
5. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the
dipstick, fill with the recommended oil to the upper limit
mark. Do not overfill.
6. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Fuel Recommendations:
•
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 87 octane.
•
These engines are certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Unleaded gasoline produces fewer engine
and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system
life.
•
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/
gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the
fuel tank.
•
Occasionally, you may hear a light ‘‘spark knock’’ or
‘‘pinging’’ (metallic rapping noise) while operating
under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern.
•
If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine
speed, under a normal load, change gasoline brands.
If spark knock or pinging persists, see an authorized
servicing dealer.
•
Gasoline with up to 10% Ethanol (Gasohol) is
acceptable, but not recommended without fuel
stabilizer added.
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Operator's Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
