Operator’s Manual
Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead
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or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
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WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION
BEFORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
IF AUGER IS MOUNTED TO ENGINE, ALL SAFETY
GUARDS MUST BE SECURELY ON TO AVOID
SERIOUS INJURY.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED
JERK TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURY.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER TRYING
STARTING PROCEDURES, CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-345-
6007.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE
UNATTENDED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY AUGER FROM ONE LOCATION TO
ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE
OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE
ENGINE FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE
FOLLOWING WAYS:
•
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID
•
DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR
VAPORS INTO AIR CLEANER, CARBURETOR,
OR SPARK PLUG CHAMBER.
•
DO NOT REMOVE SPARK PLUG AND ATTEMPT
TO START ENGINE. FLAMMABLE FUEL CAN
SPRAY OUT AND IGNITE FROM A SPARK FROM
SPARK PLUG.
6. Move choke lever to
RUN
position and squeeze throttle
to desired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
7. To stop engine, push ON/OFF switch to
OFF
position.
Hot/Warm Engine Start:
1. Begin with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Cold Engine
Starting.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Steps For Working On Equipment (SEE FIGURE 2):
1. Turn engine switch to the
OFF
position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away
from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must
always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug
wire and metal parts.
4. Replace or repair the part on the earth auger powerhead.
5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during
repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory. Never
replace parts that are not specifically designed for
the earth auger powerhead.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Powerhead Maintenance
1. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
2. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool
environment. Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm
place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
3. If auger performance decreases, carefully inspect cutting
edge of blade for any signs of wear. If the blades show
any of these signs, they need to be replaced.
IMPORTANT
FOR INCREASED ENGINE LIFE, ALLOW ENGINE TO
IDLE FOR TEN SECONDS BEFORE SHUTTING OFF.
