EarthQuake 9800H Operator's Manual

Two-man earth auger powerhead
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Operator's Manual
Original Operating Instructions
Two-Man
Earth Auger Powerhead
9800 Series
Includes models:
9800B
9800H
GAS/OIL
9800BCE (European)
RATIO
50:1
P/N: OM9800B
ECN: 9695
REV4: 01/03/13
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© 2013 Ardisam, Inc.
www.getearthquake.com
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series Includes models: 9800B 9800H GAS/OIL 9800BCE (European) RATIO 50:1 P/N: OM9800B ECN: 9695 REV4: 01/03/13 Get parts online at © 2013 Ardisam, Inc. www.getearthquake.com All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    With proper care, this powerhead will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Earthquake reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS IN- Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is JURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
  • Page 4 Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series GENERAL SAFETY RULES • Watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing roads. • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the and in the manual(s).
  • Page 5 Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODOR- Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, LESS, COLORLESS, POISON GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE poison gas. Carbon monoxide may be present even if you do not MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE smell or see any engine exhaust.
  • Page 6 Never assume that otherwise inaccessible to children. others will remain where you last saw them. • Use only original equipment parts from Earthquake, including all nuts and bolts. • Keep the area of operation clean of all persons, especially small children and pets.
  • Page 7: Features

    Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series SAFETY DECALS (9800BCE EUROPEAN MODELS ONLY) This auger unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to oper- ated this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the powerhead to remind you of this important information while you are operating the unit.
  • Page 8: Assembly

    Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series ASSEMBLY UNPACK POWERHEAD 1. Carefully lift the powerhead out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties. TOOLS REQUIRED • Two (2) 9/16” Wrenches ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (SEE FIGURE 1) 1. Insert the output shaft of the transmission in the open end of the Flex Coil Shock Top.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series OPERATION CAUTION PRE-START CHECKLIST DO NOT START YOUR EARTH AUGER UNIT UNTIL YOU 1. Read and understand the operator's manual that came with HAVE READ THE ENGINE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH your unit and the engine. YOUR ENGINE, AND THE "WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS"...
  • Page 10 Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series FILLING FUEL TANK WARNING 1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool before refilling the gas tank. MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE- FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE. 2.
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Storage

    Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE CAUTION POWER AUGER MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING: ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND 1. The gear case has 4 oz. of grease installed at the factory. It SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK is recommended that once a year the gear case be split and PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting And Repair

    SOURCES. USE ONLY APPROVED FUEL CONTAINERS. FOR LONG TERM STORAGE: CLOSE FUEL SHUT-OFF At Earthquake, we build quality and durability into the design of VALVE AND STORE EARTH AUGER UNIT IN AN UPRIGHT our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful POSITION.
  • Page 13 Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CAUTION While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE of your auger powerhead, prolonged or constant use may even- TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK tually require that service be performed to allow it to continue PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNEC TED BEFORE operating properly.
  • Page 14: Parts Breakdown

    9827 HANDLE AND THROTTLE GRIP 9800 9801 CABLE THROTTLE W/TRIGGER 9800B/9800BCE ONLY 9800BTRANKIT TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 30:1 (9800B/9800BCE ONLY) 4819 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY (NO CABLE, 9800H ONLY) 98005 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 30:1 (9800H ONLY) 9805A CABLE (NO TRIGGER, 9800H ONLY) 9837A MOUNT RING COMPLETE 9800 SERIES...
  • Page 15 Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series 9800B/9800BCE/9800H TRANSMISSION PARTS EXPLOSION PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 75600* KIT LOWER CASTING 8915 DOWEL PIN STEEL 1/4 INCH X 1/2 INCH 8919 GASKET-POWERHEAD TRANSMISSION 8922 BEARING BALL R12 DOUBLE LIP SEALED 3/4 IN. I.D.
  • Page 16 Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series AUGER PARTS EXPLOSIONS EA2F, EA3F EA4F EA6F 8, 9 EA8F EA10F EA12F, EA14F BALLOON # PART # DESCRIPTION EARTH AUGER WELDMENT 10 IN RH 8980 SHOCK SPRING EB10A BLADE EARTH 10INCH CUT AND SHARPENED EBOLT BOLT 1/4-28 X 5/8 HH GR5 ZN 1423...
  • Page 17 Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series AUGER PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION QTY. 1423 BOLT-HHCS, 5/16-18 X 2”, GRADE 5 (auger shock spring) 1433 BOLT-HHCS, 3/8-16 X 1-1/2” (auger to powerhead) 53684 SHOCK TOP 1-PC (used on 6” and 8" earth augers) 60G56 NUT-HEX 2-WAY REVERSIBLE LOCKNUT, 5/16-18 8958HD FISHTAIL POINT (used on 4” or larger earth auger) 8970 EARTH POINT (used on 2” & 3” earth auger) 8980 SHOCK SPRING (Used on 6"...
  • Page 18: Warranty

    PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this EARTHQUAKE™ EARTH AUGER POWERHEAD to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one- year warranty of this product, Ardisam will furnish, at their discretion, parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
  • Page 19: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Operator's Manual Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 20 Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@getearthquake.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required.

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