UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
UNPACK POWERHEAD
1. Carefully lift the powerhead out of the box and remove
any packing material.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• (2) 9/16 inch wrenches
• (2) 1/2 inch wrenches
ASSEMBLY
1. Using (2) 1/2 inch wrenches, secure handlebar onto
frame with (2) 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 inch bolts, (2) 5/16 inch
washers and (2) 5/16 inch nuts.
2. Repeat Step 1 for all four handlebars.
3. Insert the output shaft of the transmission (A) in the
open end of the Flex Coil ShockTop (B).
4. Line up the bolt holes through the Flex Coil ShockTop
and the output shaft of the transmission.
5. Place the 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 inch bolt (C) through
the bolt hole. (This part is included with the auger bit)
6. Hand-thread the 3/8-16 lock nut (D) on the bolt.
7. Using (2) 9/16 inch wrenches, securely tighten the nut
and bolt.
BOLTS
NUT
HANDLEBAR
WASHER
A
C
D
B
OPERATION
PRE-START CHECKLIST
1. Read and understand the operator's manual that came
with your unit and the Engine Manual that came with
the engine.
2. Fill oil sump or check oil level. Check oil level often
during engine break-in.
3. Fill fuel tank. Use 87+ octane unleaded gasoline.
4. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug
PREPARING 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 & Stratton and Kohler Engine) insert the
oil filler cap/dipstick in 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.
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Use clean, fresh, regular 87+ octane unleaded gasoline.
• This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Un-
leaded gasoline products produce 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, contact Earthquake
Customer Service.
• Gasoline with up to 10% Ethanol (Gasohol) is acceptable, but
not recommended without fuel stabilizer added.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E15 and E85.
NOTICE
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE IN A FOUR CYCLE
ENGINE.
FILLING FUEL TANK
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool
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Operator's Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
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