Caution – EarthQuake E43 User Manual
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS
E43 Model
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Filling Gas Tank
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool before refill-
ing the gas tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from flames and
sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the gas cap.
4. Loosen gas cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean, dry surface.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill gas tank completely full, allow space for fuel to ex-
pand.
7. Immediately replace gas cap and tighten. Wipe off spilled fuel
and allow to dry before starting engine.
NORMAL OPERATION
1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two hours
of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch slippage
may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil or other mois-
ture for efficient operation.
2. Drill holes without placing excessive body weight on the unit.
The auger operates most efficiently with a shaving action
caused by the weight of the unit itself.
3. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
4. Do not use an earth auger in the ice.
5. To attach auger to powerhead, align hole at top of auger shaft
with the output shaft hole. Insert 3/8-16 x 1-1/2” bolt and secure
bolt with provided 3/8” bi-way lock nut using a wrench.
Using the Screw Type, Manual venting Gas Cap
Your powerhead is equipped with a screw type, manual venting
gas cap.
1. Before starting the engine, turn the screw in the top of the
gas cap 2-3 turns (counterclockwise) to its venting position.
dO NOT turn the screw to the point that it stops (4-5 turns
counterclockwise). To ensure that gas will not spill during
use, check that the gas cap is screwed on tightly and the
gas cap screw is in the venting position.
2. After using the power earth auger and before putting away
or transporting it in a truck bed, screw the gas cap screw
and gas cap on (clockwise) tightly. This will prevent gas from
leaking during storage. The gas cap will not leak during stor-
age if gas cap is tight and the screw at the top is tight.
CAUTION
!
AvOId INjURY! ALWAYS hANdLE FUEL IN A WELL
vENTILATEd AREA, OUTdOORS, AWAY FROM
FLAMES OR SPARkS.
AvOId INjURY! dO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL
IS SPILLEd. WIPE OFF ExCESS FUEL ANd ALLOW
TO dRY. REMOvE ENGINE FROM AREA TO AvOId
SPARkS.