Starting and stopping the motor
Cold motor start:
Set the starter switch (8) to the run position.
Push the choke (12) to the “OFF” position.
Squeeze the primer bulb 10 times to charge the
carburettor with fuel.
Grip the handle (2) and press the throttle (3) and
the safety switch (7) in.
Pull the starter handle (10) out about 10 cm until
you feel resistance.
Pull the starter handle right out using sharp tugs
until the motor starts.
Once the motor has been running for a few
seconds, push the choke to the “ON” position.
Press the throttle (12) slightly and allow the
motor to warm up at low revs slightly above
idling. Push choke handle fully in.
Warm motor start
Warm motor start procedure is the same as for
cold, except that you do not need to move the
choke.
Stopping the motor
Release the throttle and allow the motor to idle
for a couple of minutes.
Set the start button to OFF
Cleaning and Maintenance
Clean by wiping down exterior parts with a damp
cloth. Ensure the ventilation slots are kept free of
dust and dirt.
Cleaning the air filter
Remove the air filter by undoing the anger screw
and removing the filter cover. Clean the filter
cover and element using compressed air and
replace. If the filter element cannot be cleaned
properly, replace it.
Cleaning the spark plug
Remove the spark plug using a spark plug spanner.
Remove any deposits using a wire brush. Check
that the spark gap is 0.6 to 0.7 mm and adjust if
necessary.
Changing the gear oil
The gear oil must be changed after every 25 hours
of operation.
The oil will ow most easily when it is warm.
Unscrew the drainage screw (g) from the gearbox
and allow the oil to run out into a suitable
container. Dispose of the used gear oil in
accordance with local rules and regulations.
Position the earth auger vertically and unscrew the
oil cover (h). Pour around 250 ml of fresh gear oil
(SAE 80-90) into the gearbox through the oil filler
nozzle until the oil reaches the bottom of the
drainage hole.
Replace the drainage screw and the oil cover.
g
Drainage screw
hole
Fill the oil to here
h
Gearbox
Changing the gear oil