Earthquake 10310 User Manual download pdf (Page 15)

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Operator's Manual

Dually Earth Auger Powerhead

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION

Engine will not start 1. Power switch o 1. Flip switch to ON position

2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug

3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel

4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly

gapped

4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug

5. Throttle control not held open 5. Squeeze throttle control when pulling recoil handle

6. Fuel line hose not positioned in bottom of

gas tank

6. Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank

7. Stale fuel 7. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel stabi-

lizer for future preventative measures.

Engine runs rough, oods during

operation

1. Dirty air lter 1. Clean or replace air lter

2. Choke partially engaged 2. Turn o choke

3. Carburetor out of adjustment 3. Call factory or take to authorized repair center

Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabi-

lizer for future preventative measures.

2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark

plug

3. Dirty carburetor 3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new gas can, or

purchase carburetor replacement or repair kit per

parts breakdown

4. Throttle control not held open 4. Prime unit 3 more times, squeeze throttle when pull-

ing recoil handle

Engine misses or lacks power 1. Clogged gas tank 1. Remove and clean

2. Clogged air lter 2. Clean or replace

3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory or take to authorized repair center

4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped 4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug

Engine runs, then quits 1. Gas cap not venting 1. Open manual venting gas cap screw all the way

open (counterclockwise)

2. Plugged fuel lter 2. Clean or replace

3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory or take to authorized repair center

Engine revs too high 1. Carburetor out of adjustment 1. Call factory or take to authorized repair center

Auger turns at idle 1. Idle speed too high 1. Adjust idle speed lower

2. Broken clutch spring 2. Replace spring

Auger turns, but has no power 1. Choke on 1. Turn o choke after engine is running

2. Carburetor out of adjustment 2. Call factory or take to authorized repair center

3. Broken transmission 3. Call factory or take to authorized repair center

4. Worn clutch shoes 4. Replace clutch shoes and spring

Auger jumps 1. Blade damaged 1. Replace with new blade

Auger cuts slowly 1. Dull blade 1. Replace with new blade

2. Damaged shtail point 2. Replace shtail point

Contact service provider if above remedies fail.

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