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EarthQuake 9800 Series Operator's Manual

Two-person earth auger powerhead original operating instructions
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Operator's Manual
Original Operating Instructions
Two-Person
Earth Auger Powerhead
9800 Series
Includes models:
9800b (Shown)
9800H
Get parts online at
P/N: OM9800b
www.GetEarthquake.com
Revised 06/16/11

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Two-Person Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series Includes models: 9800b (Shown) 9800H Get parts online at P/N: OM9800b www.GetEarthquake.com Revised 06/16/11...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    With proper care, your auger 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-Person 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-Person Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series GENERAL SAFETy RULES • Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine •...
  • Page 5 Operator's Manual Two-Person 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 Operator's Manual Two-Person Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series SERVICE • Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly explosive. • Always stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment, • During storage, screw down gas cap vent screw tightly.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Operator's Manual Two-Person Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series ASSEMBLy CAUTION UNPACk POWERHEAD DO NOT START yOUR EARTH AUGER UNIT UNTIL yOU 1. Carefully lift the powerhead out of the box, remove any HAVE READ THE ENGINE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH packing material and cut any ties.
  • Page 8 Operator's Manual Two-Person Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series (metallic rapping noise) while operating under heavy loads. WARNING This is no cause for concern. • If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, MAkE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE- under a normal load, change gasoline brands. If spark knock FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.

  • Page 9: Maintenance And Storage

    Operator's Manual Two-Person 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...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Troubleshooting Guide

    Operator's Manual Two-Person Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CAUTION PRACTICE SAFETy AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARk PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNEC TED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANy MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. PROBLEM...

  • Page 12: Parts Breakdown

    Operator's Manual Two-Person Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series PARTS BREAkDOWN 9800 PARTS ExPLOSION 26, 27 Alternative replacement parts to 8985 (Key #20) 36, 54 37B, 37 42,43 44, 45, 46, 47 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5...
  • Page 13 BOLT, 5/16-18 X 2 HH GR5 ZN 1466 WELDMENT, AUGER, 6" X 26-1/2" Operator's Manual 8980 SHOCK SPRING Two-Person Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series 53684 SHOCK TOP 60G56 NUT-LOC 5/16-18 BI-WAY ZN EBOLT BOLT, 1/4-28 X 5/8 HH GR5 ZN WF516 WASHER FLAT 5/16"...

  • Page 14: Parts List

    Operator's Manual Two-Person Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series 9800 PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION QTy. 9825 ROTOR, CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH COMPLETE PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTy. 9837A MOUNT RING bOLT, C-bORE 5/16-24 X 3/4" 9842 GAS CAP 4814 bOLT, PHILLIPS TRUSS HD 10-24 X 1-1/4"...

  • Page 15: 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 16 Earthquake™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@ardisam.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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