EarthQuake 10310 - Manual (Page 15)

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Operator's Manual
Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. Fuel line hose not positioned in bottom of
gas tank
5. Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank
6. Stale fuel 6. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel stabi-
lizer for future preventative measures.
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
1. Dirty air filter 1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Choke partially engaged 2. Turn off choke
3. Carburetor out of adjustment 3. Call factory or take to authorized repair center
Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabi-
lizer for future preventative measures.
2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark
plug
3. Dirty carburetor 3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new gas can, or
purchase carburetor replacement or repair kit per
parts breakdown
4. Carburetor not primed 4. Prime unit 3 more times, squeeze throttle when pull-
ing recoil handle
Engine misses or lacks power 1. Clogged gas tank 1. Remove and clean
2. Clogged air filter 2. Clean or replace
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory or take to authorized repair center
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped 4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
Engine runs, then quits 1. Gas cap not venting 1. Unscrew the gas cap and then re-tighten gas cap
2. Plugged fuel filter 2. Clean or replace
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory or take to authorized repair center
Engine revs too high 1. Carburetor out of adjustment or air leak in
the intake
1. Call factory or take to authorized repair center
Auger turns at idle 1. Idle speed too high 1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Broken clutch spring 2. Replace spring
Auger turns, but has no power 1. Choke on 1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Carburetor out of adjustment 2. Call factory or take to authorized repair center
3. Broken transmission 3. Call factory or take to authorized repair center
4. Worn clutch shoes 4. Replace clutch shoes and spring
Auger jumps 1. Blade damaged 1. Replace with new blade
Auger cuts slowly 1. Dull blade 1. Replace with new blade
2. Damaged fishtail point 2. Replace fishtail point
Contact customer service if above remedies fail.