Operator’s Manual
Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead
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NOTICE
DO NOT TWIST AIR FILTER WHEN CLEANING, ALWAYS
PRESS. TWISTING OR TOO MUCH FORCE CAN DAMAGE
THE FILTER ELEMENT.
Engine Maintenance
Refer to engine warranty manual included with your product
for maintenance schedule.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and
trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
To help you properly care for your engine, the following
pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection
procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic
hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, or
require special tools, are best handled by professionals and
are normally performed by a technician or other qualified
mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individuals. However, items
must be serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain "no
charge" emissions control service.
WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST
BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIR.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM
SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
CHECK AUGER OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND
BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK
INSIDE A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY
BE PRESENT FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL
VAPORS.
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS DO MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR ON ENGINE AND AUGER.
ENGINE MUST BE SHUT-OFF, COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR
MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.
Spark Plug
The recommended spark plug is a Torch L7RTC which cross
references to a Champion RCJ6Y.
1. Check spark plug at the beginning of each season.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and clean any debris from
around the spark plug area.
3. Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following
occur; pitted electrodes, burned electrodes, cracked
porcelain, or deposits around electrodes.
4. After analysis, seat spark plug and tighten with spark plug
wrench. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
•
Reinstall original spark plug, tighten additional 1/2
turn.
•
Installing new spark plug, adjust spark plug gap to
0.027 inch and tighten additional 1/8 – 1/4 turn .
NOTE: A loose spark plug may overheat and damage
engine. An over tightened spark plug may damage
threads in the cylinder head.
Cooling Fins
Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any
debris before each use.
Carburetor
Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor.
Air Filter
Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed. Added
wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed
on engine.
Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of
operation. Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions.
To Replace or Clean Air filter, do as follows:
1. Before removing the air filter cover, move the choke lever
to the
CHOKE
position.
2. To remove air filter cover, squeeze the latch tabs on both
sides of the cover.
SEE FIGURE 3
3. Once the latch tabs are released, remove the air filter
cover by rotating the cover away from the engine.
4. Remove the foam filter element. Replace with a new oiled
foam filter or clean the original foam filter with warm
water and mild soap.
