Eskimo 893BQ9 - Manual (Page 4)

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OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERATION TION TION TION TION
OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERATION TION TION TION TION
1. Read the Tecumseh Operator’s Manual and
follow instructions for fuel type, starting, etc.
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 as an earth auger.
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 blades.
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 Tecumseh Operator’s 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
TO START:
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, move
engine outdoors to a well ventilated area.
2. Open gas cap vent if your engine is so
equipped.
3. Flip the toggle switch to the on position.
4. Move choke lever to full choke position if
engine is cold. DO NOT use primer or choke
to start a warm engine.
NOTE: 3-HP model may require use of
the primer bulb when cold, push three
times before starting (five times in colder
temperatures).
5. Pull recoil starter until engine fires.
6. Move choke lever to half choke position
(midway between off and full).
7. Pull recoil starter until engine runs.
8. Keep at half choke position until engine runs
smoothly.
9. Move choke lever to off position.
10. Move throttle control to desired speed.
TO STOP:
Flip the toggle switch to the off position.
Refer to the Tecumseh Operator’s Manual for
more details.
Please do not start your auger until you have read the
Tecumseh Operator’s 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
This engine uses a gas/oil mixture. DO NOT RUN
ENGINE ON STRAIGHT GAS ONLY. ENGINE DAMAGE
WILL RESULT!
Never fill gas tank indoors. Never add gas when engine
is running or hot from operation. Do not smoke when
filling gas tank. Never allow children to refuel gas tank.
CAUTION
Do not hold throttle lever wide open while starting.
Loss of control of auger could result.
CAUTION