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58630
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Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
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containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
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worthyofspecialattention.
Introduction
Thisearthaugerisdesignedprimarilytodigvertical
holesintheearthfortheinstallationofposts,plants,
andotherconstructionandlandscapingneeds.Using
thisproductforpurposesotherthanitsintendeduse
couldprovedangeroustoyouandbystanders.
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situationwhich,ifnotavoided,willresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
•Warningindicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,couldresultin
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Contents
Safety
Safety.......................................................................3
GeneralSafety...................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................5
AssemblingtheAuger.........................................6
ProductOverview.....................................................7
Controls.............................................................7
Specications....................................................8
Attachments/Accessories...................................8
BeforeOperation...................................................9
BeforeOperationSafety.....................................9
AddingFuel......................................................10
PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................10
DuringOperation..................................................11
DuringOperationSafety....................................11
StartingtheEngine...........................................12
OperatingtheAuger.........................................12
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12
AfterOperation....................................................13
AfterOperationSafety......................................13
Maintenance...........................................................14
MaintenanceSafety..........................................14
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........14
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................15
PreparingforMaintenance...............................15
EngineMaintenance...........................................15
ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................15
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................16
AugerMaintenance..............................................17
MaintainingtheAuger.......................................17
Storage...................................................................18
StorageSafety..................................................18
CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................18
Troubleshooting......................................................19
GeneralSafety
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811forthenationwide
markingservice).
•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions
andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon
themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe
engine.
•Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandthe
properuseoftheequipment.Knowhowtostop
themachineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly .
•Donotallowyourhands,feet,orotherbodyparts
orclothingnearorunderrotatingpartsorany
othermovingpartsofthemachine.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallproper
shields,guards,andothersafetyprotective
devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperlyonthe
machine.
•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and
petsoutoftheoperatingarea.
•Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan
resultininjury .Toreducethepotentialforinjury ,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways
payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety
instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions
mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.
3
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal133-8062
133-8062
1.Movetheengineswitchto
theONposition.
2.Presstheprimerbulb3
times.
3.Movethechokeleverto
theCHOKEposition.
144-5143
4.Pullthestarterhandle
lightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthe
handlebriskly.
5.Movethechokeleverto
theRUNposition.
6.ReadtheOperator's
Manualformoreinfo.
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1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
2.Warning—shutoffthe
machinebeforemovingit.
3.Entanglementhazard,
auger—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keep
bystandersaway.
decal39939
144-5144
4.Explosionand/orelectric
shockhazard—donotdig
inareaswithburiedgasor
powerlines.
5.50:1Fuel-to-OilRatioMix
4

Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
Description
Powerhead1
Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
Locknut(3/8inch)
Auger1
Fishtailpoint1
Qty.
Use
1
1
Assembletheauger.
5

AssemblingtheAuger
1.Inserttheoutputshaftonthepowerheadintothe
openendoftheauger(Figure3).
2.Securethepowerheadtotheaugerusingthe
bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)andlocknut(3/8inch)
asshowninFigure3.
3.Securetheshtailpointtotheauger(Figure3).
1.Outputshaftonthe
powerhead
2.Locknut(3/8inch)
3.Bolt(3/8x1-1/2inches)
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Figure3
4.Auger
5.Fishtailpoint
6

ProductOverview
Figure4
1.Engine-starterhandle4.Throttlecontrols7.Engineprimer
2.Chokelever
3.Engineon/offswitch
5.Spark-plugwire8.Outputshaft
6.Fuel-tankcap
9.Airlter
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Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforeyoustart
theengineandoperatethemachine.
EngineOn/OffSwitch
UsetheengineOn/Offswitchtoshuttheengineoff.
EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore
startingtheengine.
ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa
continuous-variablesetting.
Operatethemachineusingfullthrottleforbest
performance.
ChokeLever
MovethechokeleverontheenginetotheCHOKE
positionwheninitiallystartingacoldengine,then
moveitintotheRUNpositiononcestarted.
Engine-StarterHandle
Pullthestarterhandletostarttheengine.
Engine-PrimerBulb
Pushtheengine-primerbulb3timestoprimethe
enginebeforestarting.
7

Specications
Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange
withoutnotice.
Height
Length
Width
Weight
41cm(16-3/16inches)
122cm(48.1inches)
51cm(20-3/16inches)
16kg(35.7lb)
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
8

Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
FuelSafety
•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Fuelis
extremelyammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.
•Donotrefuelthemachineindoors.Fillthefuel
tankoutdoorswithextremecare.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained,
familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically
capabletooperatethemachine.
•Workingwiththismachineisstrenuous.Y oumust
beingoodphysicalconditionandmentallyalert.If
youhaveanyconditionthatmightbeaggravated
bystrenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctorbefore
operatingthismachine.
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutpropershields,
guards,orothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
•Keeptheoperatingareaclearofallpersons,
particularlysmallchildren,andpets.
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwilluse
theequipmentandremoveallforeignobjects.
•Becomefamiliarwithallthesafetyandoperating
decalsonthemachineanditsattachmentsor
accessories.
•Donotusethemachineaboveunderground
utilities,includingwaterlines,gaslines,electric
cables,orpipes.
•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesofignition.
•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltoahot
orrunningengine.
•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap
andtightenitsecurely.Cleanupspilledfuelbefore
startingtheengine.
•Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,doitoutdoors.
•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.
•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck
ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace
containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle
beforelling.
•Removefuel-poweredequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthis
isnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipment
withaportablecontainerratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.
•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel
tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine
butmovethemachineawayfromthespilland
avoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilthefuel
vaporshavedissipated.
•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour
clothingimmediately.
•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankorthefuelcontainerinsideabuildingwhere
ignitionsources(anopename,spark,orpilot
light)arepresent,suchasonhotwaterandspace
heaters,clothesdryers,etc.Allowtheengineto
coolbeforestoringinanyenclosure.
•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term
exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand
illness.
–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe
nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.
–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.
9

AddingFuel
RecommendedFuel
TypeUnleadedgasoline
Minimumoctanerating
Ethanol
MethanolNone
MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)
Oil
Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel
fromareputablesource.
MixingFuel
Thisproductispoweredbya2-cycleengineand
requirespre-mixingfueland2-cycleoil.Pre-mix
unleadedgasolineand2-cycleengineoilinaclean
containerapprovedforfuel.Donotmixquantities
largerthanusableina30-dayperiod.
Important:Topreventenginedamage,donotuse
automotiveoil(suchasSAE30or10W30)orfuel
mixedatthewrongfuel-to-oilratio.
50:1Fuel-to-OilRatioMixingChart
87(US)or91(research
octane;outsidetheUS)
Nomorethan10%byvolume
Lessthan15%byvolume
2-cycleoil;mixedin50:1
fuel-to-oilratio
3.Installthecaponthefuelcontainer.
4.Shakethecontainertomixthefuelandoil
thoroughly.
5.Slowlyremovethecapandaddtheremaining
amountoffuel.
Note:Donotmixfuelandoilinthefueltank.Oilat
roomtemperaturemixeseasierandmorethoroughly
thancoldoil.Oilbelow0°C(32°F)requiresadditional
mixing.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
FillingtheFuelTank
Fuel-tankcapacity:1.1L(36oz)
Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional
information.
FillthefueltankasshowninFigure6.
Fuel
3.8L(1USgallon)76ml(2.6oz)
7.6L(2USgallons)152ml(5.1oz)
19L(5USgallons)380ml(13oz)
1.Pour1.9L(0.5USgallon)fresh,unleadedfuel
intoanapprovedfuelcontainer.
2.Add2-cycleoiltothefuelaccordingtothechart.
Oil
Note:Whenyoupurchasethemachine,youwill
receivea76ml(2.6oz)bottleofoil.Mixthis
bottlewith3.8L(1USgallon)ofrecommended
fuel.
Figure5
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Figure6
PerformingDaily
Maintenance
Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe
EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance
(page14).
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DuringOperation
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;workgloves;andhearingprotection.Tie
backlonghairanddonotwearlooseclothingor
loosejewelry.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Donotallowyourhands,feet,orotherbodyparts
orclothingnearorunderthemovingparts.The
augerbeginsrotatingonceyoustarttheengine
andengagetheactivatingdevice.Theaugermay
momentarilyrotateafteryoureleasetheactivating
device.
•Keeptheoperatingareaclearofallpersons,
particularlysmallchildren,andpets.
•Disengageallclutchesandshiftthetransmission
intoneutralbeforestartingtheengine.
•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtothe
instructionsandwithyourfeetawayfromthe
auger.
•Neverpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine
isrunning.
•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutgoodvisibility
orlight.
•Avoidoperatingthemachineinwetgrass.Always
besureofyourfooting;keeparmholdonthe
handleandwalk;neverrun.
•Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.
•Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutofftheengine,
disconnectthespark-plugwire,thoroughlyinspect
themachine(especiallythepowerheadandthe
auger)foranydamage,andrepairthemachine
beforestartingandoperatingthemachine.
•Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,
shutofftheengineandcheckimmediatelyforthe
cause.Vibrationisgenerallyawarningsignof
trouble.
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
•Thetemperatureofthemuferandnearbyareas
maybehotenoughtocauseaburn.Allowthe
muferandengineareastocoolbeforetouching
them.
•Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspace,
wheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescan
collect.
•Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhile
theengineisrunningexceptwherespecically
recommendedbyT oro.
•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine.Useonlyattachmentsand
accessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturerofthe
machine(suchaswheelweights,counterweights,
cabs,etc.).
•Avoidprolongedexposuretonoiseandvibration
fromengine-poweredequipment.Takeintermittent
breaksand/orwearhearingprotectionfromengine
noiseawellasheavyworkglovestoreducethe
vibrationinthehands.
•Donottransportthemachinefromoneplaceto
anotherwiththeenginerunning.
•Theaugershouldnotrotatewhenyourelease
thedrivecontrolleverintotheNeutralposition.If
themachinedoesrotatewheninneutral,contact
customerserviceforinstructions.
•Ifanobjectbecomeslodgedintheauger,shutoff
theengineandallowittocoolbeforeattemptingto
removetheforeignobject.
•Donotruntheengineoutdoorswhereexhaust
fumesmaybepullingintoabuilding.
•Donotruntheengineoutdoorsinapoorly
ventilatedarea,wheretheexhaustfumesmaybe
trappedandnoteasilytakenaway(e.g.,inalarge
holeorareaswherehillssurroundyourworking
area).
•Alwaysruntheenginewiththeexhaustandmufer
directedawayfromyou.
•Donotdirecttheexhaustmufertowardanyone.
Peopleshouldalwaysbeawayduringoperation.
•Donotleavethemachineunattendedwhenthe
engineisrunning.
•Theaugershouldnotrotatewhentheengineis
idling;otherwise,contactanAuthorizedService
Dealer.
•Theearthbladeisverysharp.Useextreme
cautionwhendrillingaholeorreplacingtheblade.
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StartingtheEngine
1.Seattheaugertipintotheearthatthelocation
ofthedesiredhole.
2.Presstheprimerbulbuntiltheprimerhoseis
lledwithgasoline.Allowthebulbtoreturntoits
originalpositionbetweenpresses.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
priming.
3.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.
4.PresstheengineOn/OffswitchtotheON
position.
5.Grabthehandlebarwith1hand,Withyourother
hand,pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel
resistance,thenpullthehandlebriskly.Return
thestarterhandlegently.
Note:Iftheenginedoesnotstartafter5or6
pulls,presstheprimerbulbonceandpullthe
starterhandleagain.
6.Oncetheengineisrunning,movethechoke
levermidwaybetweentheCHOKEandRUN
positions.
7.Whentheenginerunssmoothly,movethechoke
levertotheRUNposition.
8.Squeezethethrottlelevertothedesiredspeed.
Note:Usefullthrottlewhenpossible.Donotlet
themachineidleforextendedperiodsoftime.
OperatingtheAuger
DANGER
Theremaybeburiedutilitylinesinthework
area.Diggingintothemmaycauseashock
oranexplosion.
Havethepropertyorworkareamarkedfor
buriedlinesanddonotdiginmarkedareas.
Contactyourlocalmarkingserviceorutility
companytohavethepropertymarked(for
example,intheUS,call811forthenationwide
markingservice).
Note:Using2operatorseasesclearingtheholeand
liftingtheauger.
Important:Donotoperatethemachineonice;
otherwise,youmaydamagethemachine.
1.StarttheengineasdescribedinStartingthe
Engine(page12).
2.Squeezethethrottleleverontherighthandlebar
untiltheenginespeed(rpm)increasesandthe
clutchengages.
3.Drillholesasrequired.Donotplaceexcessive
bodyweightontheunit.
•Inmostsoils,theaugeroperatesmost
efcientlywithashavingactioncausedby
theweightofthemachine.
•Payattentiontotheamountofearthyou
areremovingfromthehole.Astheauger
goesdeeper,youneedtoliftmoredirtfrom
thehole.Liftthemachinefromthehole
frequentlytoensureyoucanlifttheweight.
Note:Theclutchwilltransfermaximumpowerafter
approximately2hoursofnormaloperation.Duringthis
break-inperiod,clutchslippagemayoccur.Keepthe
clutchfreeofoilandmoistureforefcientoperation.
ShuttingOfftheEngine
1.Releasethethrottlelever.
2.Remainintheoperatingpositionandgrabthe
handlebarwith1hand.
3.MovetheengineOn/OffswitchtotheOFF
position.
4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperatingposition.
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AfterOperation
AfterOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
•Cleandebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent
res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.
•FollowtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual
forsafeloading,unloading,transport,andstorage
ofthemachine.
HaulingSafety
•Disconnectthespark-plugwirebeforeloadingthe
machineforhauling.
•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.
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Maintenance
MaintenanceSafety
•Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire(andkeepitaway
fromtheplugtopreventaccidentalstarting)and
allowthemachinetocoolbeforeunclogging,
fueling,inspecting,adjusting,servicing,cleaning,
orstoringit.
•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
•Keepthemachine,attachments,andaccessories
insafeworkingcondition.
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingcondition.Check
shearbolts,enginemountingbolts,andotherbolts
atfrequentintervalsforpropertightnesstoensure
thatthemachineisinsafeworkingcondition.
•Donotattempttorepairthemachineunless
youhavethepropertoolsandinstructionsfor
disassembly,assembly,andrepairofthemachine.
•Regularlyinspectthemachine.Ensurethatparts
arenotbent,damaged,orloose.
•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,
useonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsand
accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories
madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous,
andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.
MaintenanceService
Interval
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every20hours
Every50hours
Yearly
MaintenanceProcedure
•Checktheairlter.
•Cleantheairlter.(Cleandailyinextremelydustyconditions.)
•Replacetheairlter .
•Check,clean,andgapthesparkplug.
•Openthegearcaseandcheckthegreaselevel.
•Replacetheairlter .
•Replacethesparkplug.
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Pre-Maintenance
EngineMaintenance
Procedures
ServicingtheAirFilter
PreparingforMaintenance
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe
engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
Figure7
1.Spark-plugwire
3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s),
connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
Important:Beforetippingthemachineto
replacetheblade,allowthefueltanktorun
drythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumusttip
themachinepriortorunningoutoffuel,use
ahandfuelpumptoremovethefuel.
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check
theairlter.
Every20hours—Cleantheairlter.(Clean
dailyinextremelydustyconditions.)
Every20hours—Replacetheairlter.
Yearly—Replacetheairlter.
1.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.
2.Squeezethelatchtabsandrotatetheairlter
coveroffthemachine.
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Figure8
1.Airltercover3.Filter-reinforcementplate
2.Foamlterelement4.Latchtab(2)
3.Removeandinspectthefoamlterelement.
Important:Replacethefoamelementifit
istornorworn.
4.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand
warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse
itthoroughly.
Important:Donottwistthefoamelement
whilecleaningit.
5.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.
6.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil(30or
40weight),thensqueezeouttheexcessoil.
7.Installthelteroverthelter-reinforcement
plate.Pressthefoamlterevenlyovertheplate
toensureitisfullyseatedintoitssealedposition.
8.Installtheairltercover.Ensurethatitsnaps
intoplaceandissecuredbythelatchtabs.
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ServicingtheSparkPlug
CheckingtheSparkPlug
ServiceInterval:Every20hours—Check,clean,and
gapthesparkplug.
Yearly—Replacethesparkplug.
Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark
plug(s)ifnecessary.
Type:T orchL7RTC,ChampionRCJ8Y ,orequivalent
Airgap:0.71mm(0.028inch)
RemovingtheSparkPlug
1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark
plug.
Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).
Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa
blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or
cracks.
Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the
engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe
insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .
Setthegapto0.71mm(0.028inch).
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Figure10
InstallingtheSparkPlug
Figure9
1.Spark-plugwire
2.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirt
fromenteringtheengineandpotentiallycausing
damage.
3.Removethesparkplug.
1.Threadthesparkplugclockwiseintothe
spark-plugholebyhand.
2.Rotatethesparkplugclockwiseusinga
spark-plugwrenchuntiltheplugandsealing
washerareseated.
3.Tightenthesparkplugasfollows:
•Wheninstallingtheoriginalsparkplug,
tightenthepluganadditional1/2turn.
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•Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tightenthe
pluganadditional1/8to1/4turn.
Important:Aloosesparkplugmaycause
thecylindertooverheat.Anover-tightspark
plugmaydamagethethreadsinthecylinder
head.
4.Connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.
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AugerMaintenance
MaintainingtheAuger
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
Gearcasegreasecapacity:118mL(4oz)
1.Addgreaseonlyifthelevelofthegreaseis
belowtopofthegears.
Important:Donotoverllthegearcase.
2.Keepallscrews,nuts,andboltstight.
3.Forcold-weatheroperation,storethemachine
inacoolenvironment.
Important:Transferringthemachinefrom
awarmplacetoacoldplacecancause
condensation,whichmaydamagethe
machine.
4.Iftheaugerperformancedecreases,carefully
inspectthecuttingedgeofthebladeforsignsof
wearand/ordamage.
Ifthebladesshowanyofthesesigns,replace
theblades.
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Storage
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel
accordingtolocalcodes.
StorageSafety
•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition.
Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom
theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling,
unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe
machine.
•Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahand
pump;neversiphonthefuel.Ifyoumustdrainthe
fueltank,doitoutdoors.
•FollowtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual
tosafelyunload,transport,andstorethemachine.
•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel
tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present,suchashotwaterandspaceheatersand
clothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore
storingthemachineinanenclosure.
•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualfor
importantdetailsifthemachineistobestoredfor
anextendedperiod.
Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining
stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan
thedurationrecommendedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.
5.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark
plug;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page16).
Withthesparkplugremovedfromtheengine,
pour15ml(1tablespoon)ofengineoilintothe
sparkplughole.Installthesparkplugandpull
therecoilrope3timestocoatthecylinderwith
oil.Donotinstallthewireonthesparkplug.
6.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint
isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Storethemachineinansecure,uprightposition
inaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.Keepit
outofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorized
users.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeep
itclean.
CleaningandStoringthe
Machine
1.Shutofftheengineandwaitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
2.Removealldebrisfromtheaugerandengine.
Important:Youcanwashthemachine
withmilddetergentandwater.Donot
pressure-washthemachine.Avoid
excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe
engineandpowerhead.
3.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAir
Filter(page15).
4.Preparethemachineforstorageforover
30daysasfollows:
A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel
inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom
thefuelstabilizermanufacturer.Donot
useanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor
methanol).
B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel
throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.
C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and
drainthefueltank.
D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Theenginedoesnotstart.
Theenginerunsroughoroodsduring
operation.
Theengineisdifculttostart.
Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or
failstokeeprunning.
PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction
1.TheengineswitchisintheOFF
position.
2.Thespark-plugwireislooseor
disconnected.
3.Thesparkplugiswet,pitted,fouled,or
thegapisincorrect.
4.Thefuel-linehoseisnotpositionedat
thebottomofthefueltank.
1.Theairlterisdirty.1.Cleanorreplacetheairlter.
2.Thechokeispartiallyengaged.2.MovethechokelevertotheRUN
3.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
1.Stalefuelisinthefuelsystem.1.Drainthefueltankandaddfreshfuel.
2.Thespark-plugwireislooseor
disconnected.
3.Thecarburetorisdirty .
4.Thefuelisnotsufcientlyprimed.
1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Thechokeisnotengaged.
3.Theairlterisdirty.3.Cleanorreplacetheairlter.
4.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel
system.
5.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.
1.MovetheswitchtotheONposition.
2.Installthewireonthesparkplug.
3.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug.
4.Pushthefuel-linehoseintothefuelin
thefueltank.
position.
2.Installthewireonthesparkplug.
3.Cleanthecarburetor,usefuel
stabilizer,anduseanewfuelcan.
4.Presstheprimerbulb3times,thenpull
recoilhandle.
2.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKE
position.
4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
5.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith
thepropertype.
Theenginemissesorlackspower.
Theenginerunsandthenstops.
Theenginespeedistoohigh.
Theaugerturnsatidle.1.Theidlespeedistoohigh.1.Lowertheidlespeed.
Theaugerturns,buthasnopower.
Theaugerjumps.1.Thebladeisdamaged.1.Replacetheblade.
1.Thefuellterisclogged.
2.Theaircleanerisdirtyordamaged.
3.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
4.Thesparkplugiswet,pitted,fouled,or
thegapisincorrect.
1.Thefuelcapisnotventing.
2.Thefuellterisplugged.2.Cleanorreplacethefuellter.
3.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
1.ThechokeleverisintheONposition.
2.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
3.Thepowerheadisdamagedorbroken.
4.Theclutchshoesarewornordamaged.4.Replacetheclutchshoesandspring.
1.Thebladeisdull.1.Replacetheblade. Theaugercutsslowly.
2.Theshtailpointisdamaged.2.Replacetheshtailpoint.
1.Cleanthefueltankandreplacethe
fuellter .
2.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner
element.
4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark
plug.
1.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap;check
thevent.
1.TurnthechokelevertotheOFF
positionafterstartingtheengine.
3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Notes:

Notes:

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