Thunderbay Y43 Operation Manual
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EARTH AUGER OPERA TIONS
MANUAL
INTRODUCTION AND COTENTS
Y43 Model
CONGRATULATIONS…
on purchasing your new THUNDERBAY EARTH AUGER POWERHEAD. We know that
you are anxious to get right to work, but before you do, it is important that you take a few
moments and familiarize yourself with your new Powerhead and its operating instructions.
Please read your owner’s manual and take time to save time. We have worked hard to
ensure that your new Powerhead will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of
equipment you have ever owned. With proper care, your powerhead will provide many years
of service. Please take the time to register your new purchase as well as read this manual
carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your equipment.
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CONTENTS
Introduction & Registration ……………………………………………………………………………………………2
Safety………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..3-4
Operation...........................................................................................................................................................5-8
Maintenance &Storage .....................................................................................................................................8-9
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................10-11
Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists....................................................................................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,12-17
INTRODUCTION
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
CORRECT AND ACCURATE ASSEMBLY AND SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF T HE POWERHEAD IS THE
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY!
•READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•CAREFULLY FOLLOW ALL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
•MAINTAIN POWERHEAD ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS AND SCHEDULE IN YOUR OPERATOR’S MANUAL
•ENSURE THAT ANYONE WHO USES THE POWERHEAD IS FAMILIAR WITH ALL CONTROLS AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
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AUGER SAFETY AND WARNING PRECAUTIONS
Y43 Model
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WARNING
WARNING SIGIFIES A DANGER WHERE
YOU COULD BE SEROIUSLY INJURIED
OR HAVE AN ACCIDENT THAT COULD
RESULT IN DEATH, IF NOT AVOIDED.
CAUTION
CAUTION SIGNALS YOU CAN BE HURT OR THE
EQUIPMENT SERIOUSLY DAMAGED, IF THE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS
SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT MEANS “READ THIS”! HELPFUL
INFORMATION FOR CORRECT OPERATION,
ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
EQUIPMENT IS LISTED HERE.
CALIF WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 STATES ENGINE
EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
SAFETY
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
It is the owner’s responsibility for accurate assembly and
safe, effective use of the auger.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instr uctions.
• Maintain the auger according t o directions and
schedule included in this operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the auger is familiar with
all controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Throughout your manual you will find special messages to
help bring potential safety concerns to your attention.
Please read the entire manual carefully to help avoid
injury and machine damage. Your manual is meant to be
a helpful tool in preventing machine damage and personal
injury. It also provides helpful operating tips and service
information.
NOTE: Throughout the Manual, you will find general
information that may help you in the operation and service
of the powerhead
VITAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the auger
according to the safety instructions and recommendations
outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who
uses this auger must read the instructions and be familiar
with the controls.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this equipment.
Never carry running powerhead between holes.
When engine is idling, the auger should not rotate. If it
does, contact the service center for information.
Always keep hands, feet, hair and any loose clothing away
from any moving parts on engine and auger at all times.
Always wear a protective hearing device.
Never allow children to operate power auger. Do not allow
adults to operate auger without proper instruction.
Do not operate auger under influence of alcohol or drugs.
Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
Engine should be turned off & allowed to cool. Spark plug
wire must be removed from spark plug before any repairs.
Muffler Temperature and nearby areas may exceed 150° F
(65° C). Avoid these areas.
Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
If the earth auger will not turn in the hole, turn engine off
and allow it to cool before attempting to remove it.
Use only original equipment parts from factory including all
nuts and bolts.
TAKE NOTE OF ALL WARNING LABELS
ATTACHED TO AUGER UNIT. IT IS
IMPORTANT TO REALL ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND LOCATE ALL
WARNING LABELS BEFORE
OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Y43 Model
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WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Fuel driven engines contain carbon monoxide in their
exhaust. Even if you do not see or smell carbon
monoxide; the deadly, colorless, tasteless, odorless gas
may be present in the exhaust. Any enclosed areas of
poor ventilation can potentially house deadly levels of
carbon monoxide for days. If inhaled, any level of
carbon monoxide can cause headaches, drowsiness,
nausea, dizziness, confusion and eventually death. If
you experience any of these symptoms, seek fresh
air and medical attention immediately.
PREVENTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Never run the engine indoors.
Carbon monoxide can reach dangerous levels very
quickly. Never try to ventilate engine exhaust
indoors.
Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes
may be pulled into a building.
Exhaust fumes are trapped easily and may not
disperse. Never run engine outdoors in a poorly
ventilated area (Examples include: hilly terrain,
thickets or a large hole you are working in.)
Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed
area such as: tents, open garages, car ports,
buildings that are enclosed on one or more sides, or
basements.
Always point the exhaust and muffler away from the
operator.
Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone.
People should always be many feet away from the
operation of the engine and its attachments.
CAUTION
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FOLLOW
ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT BURNS
AND FIRES.
GASOLINE FIRES AND HANDLING FUEL SAFELY
Fuels and their vapors are flammable and highly volatile!
Fuel fires can spread quickly and even can be explosive!
Never use fuel when a spark or flame may be present.
Never use fuel where a potential source of ignition could
occur. (Examples include: hot water heaters or space
heaters, clothes dryer, electric motors, etc). Keep flames
and sparks away from engine and fuel at all times to
prevent fires.
PREVENTION OF GASOLINE FIRES
Never fill your fuel tank with fuel inside a building
including a basement, garage, barn, shed, house,
porch, etc.
Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area.
Stop any engine and allow cooling before refilling tank.
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the engine
is running.
Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before
starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Allow spilled fuel to dry, after wiping and before starting
Always allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area
before starting engine.
Test the fuel cap for proper installation and tightness
before starting and using engine.
Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on
the engine and gas cap vent screw unscrewed.
Replace any fuel cap that allows gas to spill or leak.
Never smoke near any fumes/vapor or while refilling
engine fuel tank.
Do not store unit with fuel in the fuel tank in a confined
space. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
Always check that gas cap vent screw is tightly secured.
Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
Always have an adult fill the fuel tank.
Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of
drugs or alcohol to fill engine.
Never allow children to fill the engine or operate this
unit.
PREVENTION OF BURNS AND FIRES
Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely
hot and will cause severe burns.
Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
Always keep materials and debr is aw ay from muffler
guard and other hot parts of the engine to av oid fires.
This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic
converter which contributes to the engine’s compliance
with the EPA.
CAUTION
TAKE GREAT CAUTION WITH MUFFLER, MUFFLER
GUARD & OTHER PARTS OF ENGINE AS THEY
BECOME EXTREMELY HOT DURING OPERATION.
THESE PARTS REMAIN EXTREMELY HOT EVEN
AFTER ENGINE HAS STOPPED.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS EXPLOSIONS
Y43 Model
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ASSEMBLY TOOL S REQUIRED
Two (2) 9/16” Wrenches
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ( SEE FIGURE 1)
1.Insert output shaft of Y43 transmission (A) in the open end of
Flex Coil Shock Top (B)
2.Line up bolt holes through Flex Coil Shock Top and output
shaft of the transmission
3.Place included 3/8 -16 x 1.5” bolt (C) through bolt hole
4.Hand-thread 3/8-16” lock nut (D) onto bolt
5.Using two 9/16” wrenches, securely tighten nut and bolt
Y43 and YZ06 are shown. Instructions also apply to YZ08 and
YZ10 augers
During the assembly process or
while operating or maintaining
your auger, if you have any
questions, please call our
Authorized Service Center at the
toll free number listed above.
AUGER OPERATION
Y43 Model
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CAUTION
NEVER ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE OR AUGER
IN NO WAY ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM HOW
IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH MAY OCCUR IF IT IS ALTERED IN ANY WAY.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM
SPARK PLUG WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING
PARTS FOR THE ENGINE OR AUGER AND KEEP IT
AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
WHEN OPERATING ENGINE, ALWAS WEAR HEARING
PROTECTION!
PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR EARTH AUGER UNTIL
YOU HAVE READ THE PREVIOUS SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL IF YOU HAVE READ THESE, FOLLOW THE
STEPS BELOW TO START YOUR EARTH AUGER.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH GAS IN THE TANK INDOORS. FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
NEVER MIX FUEL AND OIL DIRECTLY IN ENGINE GAS
TANK USE ONLY NON-METAL,PORTABLE FUEL CONTAINERS APPROVED BY THE UNDERWRITER’S LABORATORY (U.L.) OR THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
TEST- ING & MATERIALS (ASTM).
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS HANDLE AND FILL THE ENGINE WITH FUEL.
ALWAYS HANDLE FUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA, OUT DOORS AWAY FROM FLAMES OR
SPARKS.
IMPORTANT
NEVER RUN ENGINE ON STRAIGHT GAS
ONLY. THIS ENGINE USES A GAS/OIL
MIXTURE. FAILURE TO RUN ON FATORY
RECOMMENDED MIXTURE WILL RESULT IN
ENGINE DAMAGE
OPERATION
STEPS FOR WORKING ON ENGINE OR AUGER
• Turn off engine switch.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
• Securely place disconnected spark plug wire safely away
from spark plug and any other metal parts. This must always
be done or arcing may occur between spark plug wire and
metal parts.
• Replace or repair the part on the engine or auger.
• Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during repair,
to ensure that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory. Never
replace parts that are not specifically designed for the
engine or auger.
• Replace spark plug wire.
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
Make sure the black throttle cable housing is seated all the
way into the brass ferrule at the engine side of the cable
before attempting to start your powerhead engine.
GAS AND OIL QUALITY
To operate the engine, we recommend using 2-cycle oil.
This will help to ensure that the engine operates correctly
throughout the life of the engine. Use unleaded regular gas
only.
MIXTURE
Run earth auger with a 40:1 ratio.
GAS OIL RATIO
1 gallon 3.2 ounces 40:1
2 gallons 6.4 ounces 40:1
5 gallons 16 ounces 40:1
MIXING FUEL AND FILLING GAS TA NK
MIXIING FUEL
• Fuel must be mixed in a container outside in a well
ventilated area.
• Fill certif ied fuel container 1/4 full of recommended fuel.
Add recommended amount of 2 cycle oil.
• Screw container cap on straight and tight.
• Shake the container to mix fuel and oil.
• Unscrew gas cap slow ly to vent, add the remainder of
fuel requirements.
• Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil and allow to
evaporate before mov ing or tr ansporting.
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