Ardisam Earthquake 9200 User Manual

Earthquake*

Models 8900, 8902, 9000, 9200

Owner's Manual

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.

Manufactured by

ARDISAM, INC.

13601st Avenue; RO. Box 666

Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829

[phone] Fax [phone]

1-800-3456-007

www.ardisam.com

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations !

You have just purchased the best Power Earth Auger money can buy. Please read the following operating and safety instructions.

By following these instructions, this unit will give you many years of dependable and carefree service.

The Earthquake‘s Model 8900 Earth Auger feature a 2HP, 49cc Tecumseh (TC300) engine. The Earthquake^ Model 9000 Earth
Auger feature a 3HP, 85cc Tecumseh (AV520) engine. These units are designed for one-person use when drilling holes in ice and
one or two person(s) use when used as an earth auger. All parts and workmanship of the gear case and auger are warranted by
the manufacturer. A copy of this warranty is located on the hack of this manual. The engine is covered by a separate engine
manufacturer’s warranty. The manual and warranty for each engine noted above is also enclosed. Please read the GENERAL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS noted below before operating this unit.

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1, The gear case has 4 ounces of grease installed at the factory. It is recommended that once a year the gear case be split and the grease

level checked. Add grease only if level of grease is below top of the gears. DO NOT
2, Attach auger to powerhead with bolt provided.
3, Read engine operating manual and follow instmctions for fuel type, starting, etc. BE S URE TO USE PROPER GAS/OIL MIXTURE.
4, 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. Each unit is tested at the factory, but is not

operated for the full break-in period.
5, 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.

6, Do not use an ice auger in earth or an earth auger in ice. You may use the same powerhead, but a different style auger is required

for each application.
7, When digging in heavy soil, pump the unit with an up and down motion in the hole for every one foot of depth,

8, Do not operate unit in excessively rocky ground. The unit functions well in ground where the rocks do not exceed the size of a

persons fist,
9, The ice auger blade protector should be attached to the auger head when not is use. This will protect the cutting edges of the ice

auger blades.

10, For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environment. Transferring the unit from a warm to a cold place can cause the

buildup of harmful condensation.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety.
Read and follow all instructions in this manual and any others provided with this equipment.

Ice blades are very sharp. Use extreme caution
when drilling a hole or replacing the blades.

Do not carry the powerhead/auger between holes
with the engine running.

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Do not allow children to operate this power auger.
Make sure all fimt time users have been properly
instructed.

Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.

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The auger should not rotate when the engine is
idling. If it does rotate when engine is idling contact
the place of purchase for instructions.

Always keep hands and feet clear of rotating auger.
Do not wear loose clothing while operating the
power auger.

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Close gas tank cap air vent when engine is stopped.
Do not tilt gas tank indoors or when engine is

running or is hot.
Engine should be shut off before any repairs are

attempted.

ESKIMO/EARTHQUAKE MODEL 9000

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Part # Description

60G56 NUT-Hex, 5/16”-i 8, two way reversible locknut
903 DECAL, Eskimo
903E DECAL, Earthquake
1402 BOLT-SHCS, 5/16"- 18x1-1/4", (mount ring to engine)
1423 BOLT-HHCS, 5/16"-!8 x 2", Grade 5, (auger shock spring)
1433 BOLT-Hex Hd, 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2",

(earth auger to powerhead)
2104 NUT-Hex, 3/8"-16, Locking
8651 STRAP, Blade Protector
8912 44TGEAR
8913 SHAFT, Output, 7/8"
8915 DOWEL PIN, 1/4" x 1/2", Hardened Steel
8919 GASKET
8922 BALL BEARING
8923 BALL BEARING
8924 SNAP RING
8929 BOLT-SHCS, l/4"-20x 1-1/2"

(gear case bottom to gear ease top)
8931 BOLT-SHCS, l/4"-20 x 2"

(gear case to handlebar plate)
8939 GEAR CASE, (lower halt)
8955 AUGER BOLT-SHCS, 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4”,

(ice auger to powerhead)
8957 POINT, Ice
8958 POINT, Earth
89S8HD POINT, Fishtail
8980 EARTH AUGER SPRING, (6"-10" only)
9005 THROTTLE CONTROL ROD
900SA THROTTLE CONTROL TWIST
9010 HANDLEBAR-i Person
9016 CLUTCH DRUM, 3" Threaded
9017 12T PINION GEAR
9020 CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH ROTOR
9020A CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH SPRING
9020B CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH SHOES
9037 MOUNT RING, (handlebar to gear case top)
9038 GEAR CASE, (upper half)
9214A lOT PINION GEAR
AV520 GAS ENGINE
EA2F EARTH AUGER, 2", w/fishtail point
EA3F EARTH AUGER, 3", w/fishtail point
EA4F EARTH AUGER, 4", w/fishtail point
EA6F EARTH AUGER, 6", w/fishtail point
BASF EARTH AUGER, 8", w/fishtail point
EAIOF EARTH AUGER,I0", w/fishtail point
EB4 BLADE, Earth, 4"
EB6 BLADE, Earth, 6"
EB8 BLADE, Earth, 8"
EBIO BLADE, Earth, 10”
EBOLT BOLT, Hex, l/4"-28 x 5/8", Grade 5, (earth blade
ENUT NUT, NySock, l/4”-28, (earth blade to auger)

GCA GAS CAP
GT3HP GAS TANK
IB5816 BOLT, 5mm x 0.8 x 16mm, (ice blade to auger)
IN58 NUT, 5mm x 0,8 Nylock, (ice blade to auger)
PBP8A BLADE PROTECTOR, Ice, 8"
PBPlOA BLADE PROTECTOR, Ice, iO"
QB6 BLADE, lee, 6"
QB8 BLADE, Ice, 8"
QBIO BLADE, lee, iO"
QT6N ICE AUGER, 6"
QT8N ICE AUGER, 8"
QTION ICE AUGER, 10”
WF516 WASHER-FLAT, 5/16”, (auger shock spring)

AV520

903E

903

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8939

8929 (2 places)

8922

8931 (4 places)