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ARDISAM

OPERA

OPERA TION

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REGISTRATION FORM

Complete and return. Your auger's serial number is

located on the powerhead decal under the Barracuda name.

Record this number and the model number in the space

provided on page 2 of this manual. You will need these

numbers if you order parts. Fill out and mail the

registration card located in your parts packet. Warranty is

valid only if your completed registration card is

received by Ardisam, Inc., at time of purchase.

SP SP SP SP SPARK PL

ARK PL

UG INST

ARK PL

ARK PLUG INST

UG INST

UG INSTALLA

If your powerhead does not have the spark plug already

installed for you. You will have to install it following the

instructions given below.

1. Locate the spark plug in the parts packet.

2. With powerhead laying on its side, place spark plug in

hole on right side of engine.

3. Turn by hand until snug.

4. Use a 3/4" wrench or socket to tighten up.

OPERATION

CAUTION

Please do not start your auger until you have read the

Engine Manual that came with your engine, and the section

in this manual titled Safety. If you have read these, follow

the steps below to start your auger. Always perform this

pre-start checklist before starting the engine.

1. Read engine operating manual and follow instructions

for fuel type, starting, etc. BE SURE TO USE

PROPER GAS/OIL MIXTURE.

2. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about

two hours of normal operation. During this break-in

period clutch slippage may occur. The clutch should be

kept free of oil or other moisture for efficient operation.

3. Dig holes without placing excessive body weight on the

unit. The auger operates most efficiently with a shaving

action caused by the weight of the unit itself.

4. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

5. Do not use an ice auger in earth.

6. The ice auger blade protector should be attached to the

auger head when not in use. This will protect the cutting

edge of the ice auger blade.

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FUEL MIXTURE

Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never add gas when engine is

running or hot from operation. Do not smoke when filling

fuel tank.

This engine uses a gas/oil mixture. DO NOT RUN ENGINE

ON STRAIGHT GAS ONLY. ENGINE DAMAGE WILL

RESULT!

1. Mix clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline (minimum of 77

octane) with a high quality 2 cycle engine oil at the ratio

of 5 oz. oil to 1 gallon gasoline. (Refer to your engine

manual for further information on fuel.)

2. Mix fuel in a 1 or 2 gallon container approved for

gasoline.

3. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.

4. Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.

5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up

any fuel spillage.

ST ST ST ST STARTING AND ST

ARTING AND ST

ARTING AND STOPPING

Do not hold throttle lever wide open while starting. Loss of

control of auger could result.

1. Open gas cap vent if your engine is so equipped (silver

steel cap).

2. Flip the toggle switch to the on position.

3. Move red choke lever to full choke position if engine is

cold.

4. Pull recoil starter until engine fires.

5. Move choke lever to half choke position (midway

between off and full).

6. Pull recoil starter until engine runs.

7. Run engine 30 to 45 seconds at full throttle on half

choke position until engine warms up.

8. Move choke lever to off position.

TO STOP: Flip the toggle switch to the off position.

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