EarthQuake 9000E - Manual (Page 7)

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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
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 on ice
Auger cuts slowly
Engine runs, then quits
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. Buy new blades, or have blades sharpened
at factory
1. Buy new blades, or have blades sharpened
at factory
2. File point
1. Check self venting gas cap
2. Clean screen, use gas stabilizer, clean gas
can
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 or sharpened incorrectly
1. Dull blades
2. Damaged point
1. Gas cap not venting
2. Screen in carburetor plugged