Operator’s Manual Original Operating Instructions Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead SN Includes Model: CAUTION ICON R1 10310 Get parts online at www.GetEarthquake.com READ OM ICON R1 P/N: 27870 ECN: 11533 REV1: 03/01/17 © 2017 Ardisam, Inc.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Earthquake™ Dually™ Powerhead. We have worked to ensure that this powerhead meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your powerhead will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Earthquake® reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Owner’s Responsibility Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is the owner’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead General Safety Rules • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. • Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead DANGER CAUTION ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION. HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT BURNS AND FIRES.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead • Carefully inspect the area to be drilled and remove all foreign objects. Do not drill above underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not operate the earth auger powerhead in soil with large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the equipment. • • • OPERATION PRECAUTIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not operate earth auger powerhead under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead • Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • When servicing or repairing the machine, do not tip the machine over or up unless specifically instructed to do so in this manual. Service and repair procedures can be done with the machine in an upright position. Some procedures will be easier if the machine is lifted on a raised platform or working surface.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead FEATURES MUFFLER FUEL CAP SPARK PLUG FUEL TANK STARTER HANDLE ON/OFF SWITCH OUTPUT SHAFT AIR FILTER THROTTLE CONTROL PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS IGNITION TYPE Electronic ignition COOLING SYSTEM Forced air cooling 0.3 gallon SPARK PLUG L7RTC 50:1 - 2.6 fl-oz per gallon OIL TYPE SPARK PLUG GAP 0.027 inch Viper 2-cycle engine oil (Part number: 16890) GEAR RATIO 32:1 FUEL TYPE Minimum 87 octane gasoline.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack Powerhead 1. Carefully lift the powerhead out of the box and remove any packing material. Tools Required • Two (2) 9/16 inch wrenches Assembly (SEE FIGURE 1) 1. Insert the output shaft of the transmission (A) in the open end of the Flex Coil ShockTop (B). 2. Line up the bolt holes through the Flex Coil ShockTop and the output shaft of the transmission. 3. Place the included 3/8-16 x 1.5 inch bolt (C) through the bolt hole. 4.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead 3. Add recommended amount of 2-cycle oil. 4. Screw container gas cap on straight and tight. 5. Shake the container to mix fuel and oil. 6. Unscrew gas cap slowly to vent, add the remainder of fuel requirements. WARNING DO NOT STORE ENGINE INDOORS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK. FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. 1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool before refilling the fuel tank. NEVER MIX FUEL AND OIL DIRECTLY IN ENGINE FUEL TANK.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead 6. Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle to desired speed. NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit idle for extended periods of time. 7. To stop engine, push ON/OFF switch to OFF position. Hot/Warm Engine Start: WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: • DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID • DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS INTO AIR CLEANER, CARBURETOR, OR SPARK PLUG CHAMBER.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead Spark Plug WARNING PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. 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. TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead 5. After cleaning, thoroughly oil the foam filter with 30 or 40 weight motor oil and squeeze out any excess oil before reinstalling it. Make sure to press the foam filter evenly into place over the filter reinforcement plate to ensure that the foam is fully seated into its sealed position. 6. Replace the air filter cover so that it fully snaps into place and is secured by the latch tabs.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine will not start 1. Ignition switch off 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. Fuel line hose not positioned in bottom of gas tank 5. Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank 6. Stale fuel 6.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Powerhead and Transmission Assembly 8 1 9 9, 11, 19 12 2 10 13 14 15 16 3 14 17 16 13,19 18 14 GREASE 23 10,19 4 19 5 6 10,19 20 7 22 21 KEY # PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY # PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 1,4,6,9 14,36 15,36 16,36 17,36 1,2 1,3 12 1 11 5 9,10 19 18 21 47 43 44 44,45 44,46 40,41 8,9 6,7,9 39,40 40 9 13 20 21 8 8 23,25 28 28,33 28,30 23 28,30,31 23 24 23,26 21 28 28,29 32 42,44 28,30 23,27 22,23 36 37 38 28,34 35 Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Engine Assembly Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Engine Assembly ITEM NO. 1 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 11350 KIT AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY QTY. ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 25 300471 BOLT M5 X 0.8 X 12 MM PHILIPS 1 2 3004156 FOAM AIR FILTER ELEMENT 1 26 300475 GASKET HEAT SHIELD MUFFLER 1 3 3004157 FILTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE 1 27 300493 STUD M6 X 1.0X 62 MM 2 4 15209 BOLT M5 X 0.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Auger Parts List EA2F, EA3F EA4F EA6F 23 20 23 2 4 3 10 21 8, 9 1 7 3,22 11 18 19 14 5 6 18 19 15 EA8F EA10F 5 2 4 3 EXT12 2 20 7 20 4 21 1 1 21 7 2 24 20 13 3,22 EXT18 12 2 18 20 17 19 18 16 19 5 18 25 5 Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Auger Parts List KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam) warrants this powerhead under a five-year limited warranty to be free from defects in the material or workmanship or both for a period not exceeding sixty consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first retail consumer or first commercial end user. This warranty does not apply to the engine mounted on the product. Refer to EPA warranty for engine warranty details.
Operator’s Manual Dually™ Earth Auger Powerhead NOTES Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
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Earthquake®, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@getearthquake.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required. Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.
