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Operators Manual

Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series

Earthquake

LONG-TERM STORAGE

If your earth auger will not be used for more than one month,

prepare it for long-term storage.

Follow the steps below to prepare your earth auger unit for

storage. Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on

preparing the engine for storage.

Run with gas stabilizer in fuel. The screen in the carburetor

will glaze shut if gas stabilizer is not used before storage.

Drain the fuel system. Run the engine until it stops.

Change oil.

Remove spark plug, pour one (1) ounce 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.

Clean entire earth auger unit

Store your earth auger unit in a clean, dry building that is

inaccessible to children.

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 troubleshooting guide

in this manual.

The troubleshooting guide will help you pinpoint the causes of

common problems and identify remedies.

For more complicated repairs, you may want to rely on your

retailer, an authorized service center or Earthquake. A parts

breakdown is located toward the end of this manual.

We will always be glad to answer any questions you have, or

help you find suitable assistance.To order parts or inquire about

warranty, call or e-mail us using the contact information found

under "Ordering Replacement Parts".

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER SIPHON FUEL BY

MOUTH.

NEVER STORE EARTH AUGER WITH FUEL IN THE GAS

TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR BUILDING.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ON THE ENGINE AND

AUGER MUST ALWAYS BE DONE BY AN ADULT.

ENGINE MUST BE SHUT-OFF, COOL AND SPARK

PLUG WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR

MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.

CAUTION

DO NOT STORE EARTH AUGER UNIT WITH FUEL IN

TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED

AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN

FLAME, SPARK, PILOT LIGHT OR AN IGNITED OBJECT.

DRAIN FUEL OUTDOORS AWAY FROM ANY IGNITION

SOURCES. USE ONLY APPROVED FUEL CONTAINERS.

FOR LONG TERM STORAGE: CLOSE FUEL SHUT-OFF

VALVE AND STORE EARTH AUGER UNIT IN AN UPRIGHT

POSITION. FAI LURETO DO SO CAN CAUSE OIL LEAKAGE

OVER A PROLONGED PERIOD.

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Parts can be obtained from the store where the auger was

purchased or direct from the factory. To order parts visit www.

getearthq uake.com or call 1-800-345-6007.

For other general questions, you can e-mail us at info@getearth-

quake.com.

IN CASE OF A SERVICE PROBLEM, DO NOT SEND EARTH

AUGER UNIT BACK TO RETAILER. CONTACT EARTHQUAKE

AT 800-345-6007.

Please include the following information with your order:

Part numbers

Part description

Quantity

Model number and serial number

Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5