EarthQuake 9800B - Manual (Page 12)

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Operator's Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
LONG-TERM STORAGE
If your earth auger will not be used for more than one month,
prepare it for long-term storage.
Follow the steps below to prepare your earth auger unit for
storage. Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on
preparing the engine for storage.
1. Run with gas stabilizer in fuel. The screen in the carburetor
will glaze shut if gas stabilizer is not used before storage.
2. Drain the fuel system. Run the engine until it stops.
3. Change oil.
4. Remove spark plug, pour one (1) ounce of clean engine oil
into spark plug hole. Cover hole with a rag. Pull starter handle
slowly several times to distribute oil. Install spark plug. Do not
connect spark plug wire.
5. Clean entire earth auger unit.
6. Store your earth auger unit in a clean, dry building that is
inaccessible to children.
CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER SIPHON FUEL BY
MOUTH.
NEVER STORE EARTH AUGER WITH FUEL IN THE GAS
TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR BUILDING.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ON THE ENGINE AND AU-
GER MUST ALWAYS BE DONE BY AN ADULT.
ENGINE MUST BE SHUT-OFF, COOL, AND SPARK PLUG
WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR MAINTE-
NANCE CAN BE DONE.
CAUTION
DO NOT STORE EARTH AUGER UNIT WITH FUEL IN
TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED
AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN
FLAME, SPARK, PILOT LIGHT OR AN IGNITED OBJECT.
DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY IGNITION
SOURCES. USE ONLY APPROVED FUEL CONTAINERS.
FOR LONG TERM STORAGE: CLOSE FUEL SHUT-OFF
VALVE AND STORE EARTH AUGER UNIT IN AN UPRIGHT
POSITION. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE OIL LEAKAGE
OVER A PROLONGED PERIOD.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
At Earthquake, we build quality and durability into the design of
our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful
maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for your
Earthquake powerhead. Most repairs will be minor, and easily
fixed by following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide
in this manual.
The troubleshooting guide will help you pinpoint the causes of
common problems and identify remedies.
For more complicated repairs, you may want to rely on your
retailer, an authorized service center or Earthquake. A parts
breakdown is located toward the end of this manual.
We will always be glad to answer any questions you have, or
help you find suitable assistance. To order parts or inquire about
warranty, call or e-mail us using the contact information found
under "Ordering Replacement Parts".
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts can be obtained from the store where the auger was
purchased or direct from the factory. To order parts visit www.
getearthquake.com or call 1-800-345-6007.
For other general questions, you can e-mail us at info@getearth-
quake.com.
IN CASE OF A SERVICE PROBLEM, DO NOT SEND EARTH
AUGER UNIT BACK TO RETAILER. CONTACT EARTHQUAKE
AT 800-345-6007.
Please include the following information with your order:
1) Part numbers
2) Part description
3) Quantity
4) Model number and serial number