EarthQuake 9000E - Manual (Page 4)

ARDISAM
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REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FORM
Complete and return. Your auger’s serial number is
located on the powerhead decal under the Barracuda name.
Record this number and the model number in the space
provided on page 2 of this manual. You will need these
numbers if you order parts. Fill out and mail the
registration card located in your parts packet. Warranty is
valid only if your completed registration card is
received by Ardisam, Inc., at time of purchase.
SP SP SP SP SPARK PL ARK PL ARK PL ARK PL ARK PLUG INST UG INST UG INST UG INST UG INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION TION TION
If your powerhead does not have the spark plug already
installed for you. You will have to install it following the
instructions given below.
1. Locate the spark plug in the parts packet.
2. With powerhead laying on its side, place spark plug in
hole on right side of engine.
3. Turn by hand until snug.
4. Use a 3/4” wrench or socket to tighten up.
OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION
1. Read engine operating manual and follow instructions
for fuel type, starting, etc. BE SURE TO USE
PROPER GAS/OIL MIXTURE.
2. 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 moisture for efficient operation.
3. Dig 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.
4. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
5. Do not use an ice auger in earth.
6. The ice auger blade protector should be attached to the
auger head when not in use. This will protect the cutting
edge of the ice auger blade.
OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERATION TION TION TION TION
Please do not start your auger until you have read the
Engine Manual that came with your engine, and the section
in this manual titled Safety. If you have read these, follow
the steps below to start your auger. Always perform this
pre-start checklist before starting the engine.
CAUTION
FUEL MIXTURE FUEL MIXTURE FUEL MIXTURE FUEL MIXTURE FUEL MIXTURE
1. Mix clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline (minimum of 77
octane) with a high quality 2 cycle engine oil at the ratio
of 5 oz. oil to 1 gallon gasoline. (Refer to your engine
manual for further information on fuel.)
2. Mix fuel in a 1 or 2 gallon container approved for
gasoline.
3. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
4. Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up
any fuel spillage.
ST ST ST ST STARTING AND ST ARTING AND ST ARTING AND ST ARTING AND ST ARTING AND STOPPING OPPING OPPING OPPING OPPING
1. Open gas cap vent if your engine is so equipped (silver
steel cap).
2. Flip the toggle switch to the on position.
3. Move red choke lever to full choke position if engine is
cold.
4. Pull recoil starter until engine fires.
5. Move choke lever to half choke position (midway
between off and full).
6. Pull recoil starter until engine runs.
7. Run engine 30 to 45 seconds at full throttle on half
choke position until engine warms up.
8. Move choke lever to off position.
TO STOP: Flip the toggle switch to the off position.
This engine uses a gas/oil mixture. DO NOT RUN ENGINE
ON STRAIGHT GAS ONLY. ENGINE DAMAGE WILL
RESULT!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never add gas when engine is
running or hot from operation. Do not smoke when filling
fuel tank.
CAUTION
Do not hold throttle lever wide open while starting. Loss of
control of auger could result.
CAUTION