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before refilling the fuel tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from
flames and sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean,
dry surface.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. DO NOT fill fuel tank completely full, allow space for fuel
to expand.
7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off
spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.
TO START ENGINE
1. Check the engine oil level.
2. Make sure engine drive controls, if equipped, are
disengaged.
3. (For Briggs & Stratton and Honda Engine) open fuel shut-
off valve.
4. Flip the ON/OFF switch to ON position.
5. (For Briggs & Stratton and Honda Engine) move choke
lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: DO NOT use the choke to restart a warm engine
after a short shut down.
6. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out, slowly, until it
pulls slightly harder. Then pull rope with a rapid full arm
stroke. Let rope return to start slowly.
7. (For Briggs & Stratton and Honda Engine) when engine
fires or start running, gradually move the choke lever
back to the RUN position.
NOTE: (FOR KOHLER ENGINE) This engine is equipped
with an auto-choke and is auto-priming.
8. If engine fails to start after performing the starting
procedures, contact our Customer Service Department
at 800-345-6007.
WARNING
DO NOT REFUEL WHILE SMOKING, NEAR OPEN
FLAME, OR OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HAN-
DLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE FUEL TANK WHEN
THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING.
DO NOT STORE ENGINE INDOORS WITH FUEL IN
THE TANK. FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE.
NEVER MIX FUEL AND OIL DIRECTLY IN ENGINE
FUEL TANK. USE ONLY NONMETAL, PORTABLE FUEL
CONTAINERS APPROVED BY THE UNDERWRITER’S
LABORATORY (U.L.) OR THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
TESTING & MATERIALS (ASTM).
WARNING
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE ENGINE
FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS. EXHAUST FUMES ARE
DEADLY.
WARNING
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS HANDLE AND FILL THE
ENGINE WITH FUEL.
ALWAYS HANDLE GAS IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA,
OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR SPARKS.
IMPORTANT
READ ENGINE MANUAL AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUEL TYPE, STARTING, ETC.
THE CLUTCH WILL TRANSFER MAXIMUM POWER
AFTER ABOUT TWO HOURS OF NORMAL OPERATION.
DURING THIS BREAK-IN PERIOD CLUTCH SLIPPAGE
MAY OCCUR. THE CLUTCH SHOULD BE KEPT FREE
OF OIL OR OTHER MOISTURE FOR EFFICIENT
OPERATION.
THE EARTH AUGER UNIT SHOULD BE OPERATED FOR
NO MORE THAN 20 DEGREES IN ANY DIRECTION
DURING CONTINUOUS USE, AND LIMITED TO 30
DEGREES INTERMITTENTLY. THIS IS RECOMMENDED
FOR ADEQUATE LUBRICATION AND FUEL DELIVERY.
WHEN DIGGING IN HEAVY SOIL, LIFT THE EARTH
AUGER UNIT OUT OF THE HOLE EVERY ONE FOOT
OF DEPTH.
DO NOT USE EARTH AUGER IN ICE.
DRILL HOLES WITHOUT PLACING EXCESSIVE BODY
WEIGHT ON THE UNIT. THE AUGER OPERATES MOST
EFFICIENTLY WITH A SHAVING ACTION CAUSED BY
THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT ITSELF.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION
BEFORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE. WHEN
THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RELEASE THE
THROTTLE CONTROL MOMENTARILY WITH ONE
HAND AND RETURN YOUR OTHER HAND TO THE
HANDLEBAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
AND STABILITY OF THE UNIT WITH BOTH HANDS.
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Operator's Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
