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Vibration, right grip: idling 5.4 m/s Engine type: Racing 8.8 m/s Engine displacement: equivalent 7.1 m/s uncertainty 1.5 m/s Max engine power: Vibration, left grip: idling 5.6 m/s Racing 12.7 m/s equivalent 9.2 m/s uncertainty 1.5 m/s Sound pressure level: idling 62 dB(A) Racing 87 dB(A) equivalent 84 dB(A)
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’ OPERATION RULES Don’t lock the post hole digger onto fixed supports, nor use the tool for other applications other than what is intended by the manufacturer.
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1. Remove auger bit (if attached). PRIME – press the primer bulb 10 times slowly. SET the the choke lever to the “START” position. Lock the throttle by depressing the trigger lock first, then squeezing the throttle trigger, and pressing in the throttle lock button. PULL the starter rope with a quick firm and consistent motion until the engine fires or starts to fire (Max “6”...
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post hole digger with the handles above waist level ’ Stop the engine nd allow it to cool before making adjustments or completing any maintenance. The manual specifies “TAMOIL TAMLITH GREASE 2” This is a Lithium soap based grease with a temperature range of -30 to 130 C. Castrol L/EPO is a suitable substitute (or equivalent in other brands).
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airbox cover by turning the airbox lock knob counter clockwise. , air filter retainer and the foam filter element. the airbox lock knob to secure. This engine uses an NGK BPMR6A or Champion RCJ6Y spark plug with 0.60 (+/- 0.1)mm electrode gap.
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SPARK ARRESTOR REPLACEMENT See figure 12 This machine is fitted with a spark arrestor to help prevent fires. The spark arrestor is fitted at the muffler discharging port. To ensure proper performance of your product, the spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 25 hours or each year. Please contact your nearest service dealer for a new spark arrestor.
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PROBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION E ngine will not No spark. Check spark: remove spark plug, reattach the start. spark cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The auger Idle speed is set Turn the idle speed screw counter clockwise to too high. reduce the idle RPM and stop the auger attachment. attachment turns at idle. Gearbox clutch Contact a servicing dealer for adjustment and is inoperable.
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Imported by: Techtronic Industries Australia Pty. Ltd. 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverly, VIC 3149, Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries NZ Limited 2 Landing Drive, Mangere, Auckland, 2022 , New Zealand...
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