EarthQuake 9800B - Manual (Page 9)

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Operator's Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
CAUTION
DO NOT START YOUR EARTH AUGER UNIT UNTIL YOU
HAVE READ THE ENGINE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH
YOUR ENGINE, AND THE "WARNINGS AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS" SECTION IN THIS MANUAL. IF YOU
HAVE READ THESE, FOLLOW THE STEPS TO START YOUR
EARTH AUGER UNIT. ALWAYS PERFORM PRE-START
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE EARTH AUGER UNIT
NOT BE TILTED AT MORE THAN A 30 DEGREE ANGLE
FROM THE UPRIGHT POSITION. FAILURE TO DO SO
CAN CAUSE FUEL AND/OR OIL LEAKAGE.
CAUTION
NEVER ADD GAS WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT
FROM OPERATION. NEVER FILL THE TANK INDOORS.
DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK.
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2"
BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE
FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM
ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
DO NOT HOLD THROTTLE LEVER WIDE OPEN WHILE
STARTING. LOSS OF CONTROL OF POWERHEAD/AUGER
COULD RESULT.
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST
CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND
DEADLY GAS.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING
AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND
EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
BEFORE STORING UNIT, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND ATTACH IT TO RETAINING
POST.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS
OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE
FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR
PILOT LIGHT.
IMPORTANT
NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
OPERATION
PRE-START CHECKLIST
1. Read and understand the operator's manual that came with
your unit and the engine.
2. Fill oil sump or check oil level. Check oil level often during
engine break-in.
3. Fill fuel tank. Use unleaded, regular gasoline.
4. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug.
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
TO CHECK THE OIL
1. Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a
level position.
2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do
not screw it in; then remove it to check the oil level.
4. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the
dipstick, fill with the recommended oil to the upper limit
mark. Do not overfill.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
85 octane.
• These engines are certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
Unleaded gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug
deposits and extends exhaust system life.
• Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline
mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
• Occasionally, you may hear a light ‘‘spark knock’’ or ‘‘pinging’’
(metallic rapping noise) while operating under heavy loads.
This is no cause for concern.
• If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed,
under a normal load, change gasoline brands. If spark knock
or pinging persists, see an authorized servicing dealer.