Operator’s Manual
Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
•
Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to
prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
•
Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid
ignition of vapors if present.
•
Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and gas cap
to ensure proper air flow.
NOTICE
THIS ENGINE USES A FUEL/OIL MIXTURE. DO NOT
RUN ON STRAIGHT GASOLINE ONLY, ENGINE
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
Filling Fuel Tank
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool
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 gas 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.
WARNING
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).
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.
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.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT AND INJURY TO
PERSONNEL.
Cold Engine Start (SEE FIGURE 2):
Starting engine for first time or after engine has cooled off or
after running out of fuel.
1. Prime unit until primer hose is filled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to
return completely to its original position between
pushes.
2. Move choke lever to
CHOKE
position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke
lever as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
3. Push ON/OFF switch to the
ON
position.
4. Hold handle bar firmly. Grasp starter handle with other
hand and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder.
Without letting starter handle retract, pull rope with a
rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position
very slowly. Repeat this step every time the starter rope is
pulled until unit fires or runs.
3. Add recommended amount of 2-cycle oil.
4. Screw container gas cap on straight and tight.
5. Shake the container to mix fuel and oil.
6. Unscrew gas cap slowly to vent, add the remainder of fuel
requirements.
7. Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil and allow to evaporate
before moving or transporting.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
5. After engine starts running, move choke lever to
HALF
CHOKE
position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: Half choke is defined when the choke lever is
positioned between CHOKE and RUN.
PRIMER BULB
ON/OFF
SWITCH
RUN
CHOKE
SPARK PLUG WIRE
FIGURE 2
