Service – EarthQuake E43 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOO
TROUBLESHOO
TROUBLESHOO
TROUBLESHOO
TROUBLESHOOTING
TING
TING
TING
TING
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy/Action
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Auger turns at idle
Auger turns, but has no power
Auger jumps
Auger cuts slowly
Engine runs, then quits
Engine revs too high
1. Flip switch to on position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
1. Clean or replace air cleaner
2. Turn off choke
3. Call factory
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use gas stabilizer at end of season
2. Make sure spark wire is securely
attached to spark plug
3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer,
new gas can
1. Remove and clean
2. Clean or replace
3. Call factory
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace both springs
1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Call factory
3. Call factory
4. Replace clutch shoes and springs
5. Call factory
1. Install new blades
1. Replace blades
2. Replace fishtail point
1. Make sure gas cap screw is un
screwed 2-3 turns (counterclockwise)
before starting engine
1. Add fuel to tank
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
1. Dirty air cleaner
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Clogged fuel tank
2. Clogged air cleaner
3. Improper carburetor adjustment
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or
wrong type
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Choke on
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
3. Broken transmission
4. Worn clutch shoes
5. Worn engine lower seal
1. Blades damaged
1. Dull blades
2. Damaged fishtail point
1. Gas cap not venting
1. Low fuel in tank
SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE
SERVICE, TROUBLESHOO
, TROUBLESHOO
, TROUBLESHOO
, TROUBLESHOO
, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REP
TING AND REP
TING AND REP
TING AND REP
TING AND REPAIR
AIR
AIR
AIR
AIR
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.
CAUTION