Troubleshooting And Repair - EarthQuake 9800 Series Operator's Manual

WARNING
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND
SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK
PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE
OR EQUIPMENT.
CHECK AUGER OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS.
KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK
INSIDE A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY BE
PRESENT FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS.
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS DO MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR ON ENGINE AND AUGER.
DANGER
DO NOT SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH. GASOLINE IS
TOXIC AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
NEVER STORE POWERHEAD WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL
TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR BUILDING.
FUEL VAPORS CAN COLLECT AND CAUSE A FIRE.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
If your powerhead will not be used for more than one month,
prepare it for long term storage.
STEPS FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE
1. Mix an appropriate amount of fuel stabilizer to
fresh gasoline in the ratio recommended on the
stabilizer packaging. Run the engine for five minutes to
distribute the stabilizer mixture throughout the fuel
system. This will prevent gum, varnish and corrosion
build up in your fuel system during long-term storage
for up to 12 months.
2. Change oil according to engine manual.
3. Remove spark plug, pour one (1) fl-oz of clean engine oil
into spark plug hole. Cover hole with a rag. Pull starter
handle slowly several times to distribute oil. Install spark
plug. DO NOT CONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.
4. Remove auger from powerhead and apply a thin layer
of grease to the output shaft of the transmission.
5. Clean entire powerhead and earth auger(s).
6. Store powerhead in storage position in a clean, dry
building that is inaccessible to children.
7. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool
environment. Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm
place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

At Earthquake, we build quality and durability into the design
of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and
careful maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for
your Earthquake powerhead. Most repairs will be minor, and
easily fixed by following the suggestions in the troubleshoot-
ing guide in this section.
The guide will help you pinpoint the causes of common prob-
lems and identify remedies.
For more complicated repairs, you may want to rely on an
authorized service center or Earthquake. Earthquake will make
the necessary repairs if a service center is not available.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Parts can be obtained from an authorized service dealer
or direct from the manufacturer. To order parts visit;
www. getearthquake.com or call 1-800-345-6007.
For other general questions, you can e-mail us at:
info@getearthquake.com.
In case of a service problem, do not send the unit back
to the retailer. Contact Earthquake Customer Service at
800-345-6007.
Please include the following information with your order:
1. Part numbers
2. Part description
3. Quantity
4. Model number and serial number
5. For Warranty, please make sure you have either:
a. A registered unit within its warranty period.
b. A copy of your purchase receipt along with the
model number and serial number.
Note: Failure to have either of these may result in denial
of claim.
SPARE PARTS
Only use approved Earthquake service parts.
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