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Starting Engine:
WARNING
1 . Ensure that the four handle retaining pins are fully
engaged into the Powerhead frame and that the handle
bars are secure to the Powerhead frame .
2 . Check that all guards and fasteners are in place
and secure .
3 . Keep all parts from your body and clothing away from
drilling location, Auger Bit and Powerhead
4 . Ensure that no grass or other debris is wrapped around
any part of the Auger Bit, Powerhead or handles .
5 . The Powerhead can cause a sudden jerk on the Recoil
Starter Handle due to the engine compression and
ignition . Maintain a firm grip on the Powerhead handle
and Recoil Starter Handle and follow the instruction
below to avoid injury .
6 . Ensure that the unit is in a stable and controllable
position before pulling the Recoil Starter Handle . When
the unit starts, raise the unit to a vertical position and
maintain control of the unit with both hands on the
handle bars and the Muffler exhaust port facing away
from your body before engaging the Throttle Lever .
7 . Never leave the auger running while unattended .
8 . Never carry the unit between drilling locations while
engine is running .
Starting Position
1 . Place the right handle bar flat on the ground with the
throttle in the upward position . Place left hand on left
handle bar (see Figure 2) .
2 . While standing on the operating side of the unit place
your right foot onto the right handle bar and grip the
left handle bar with your left hand . The Auger Bit will be
pointing to your left .
3 . Tilt the auger to the right so that the Auger Bit is off
the ground .
4 . See Cold, Warm, or Flooded Engine Starting
procedures below .
5 . When the engine starts, raise the unit upright and with
the auger bit vertical and above the location of operation
for drilling .
6 . Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the handle bars
and with the exhaust port facing away from your body
before engaging the throttle .
WARNING
Keep all parts of your body away from cutting area, the
rotating Earth Auger bit and blades, and hot surfaces .
Cold Starting The Engine
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle lever until engine starts
and runs .
1 . Place the unit on a flat surface .
2 . Move the On/Off Ignition Switch to the "ON" position
(see Fig . 3) .
3 . Move the Choke Lever to the "COLD START" position
(see Fig . 4) .
4 . Press the Primer Bulb slowly 6 times (see Fig . 5) .
NOTE: Follow the instruction in the Starting Position section
above for the safe auger position during and after starting
the engine .
5 . Pull the Recoil Starter Handle sharply until the engine
starts and runs .
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6 . After engine starts and runs for 10-15 seconds, move
choke lever to "Run/Warm Start" position
(see Figure 4) .
NOTE: When the weather gets cold, please allow the engine
to warm up at idle for longer period of time, before moving
the Choke Lever to RUN/WARM START position .
Warm Starting The Engine
1 . Place the unit on a flat surface .
2 . Move the On/Off Ignition Switch to the "ON" position
(see Fig . 3) .
NOTE: Follow the instruction in the Starting Position section
above for the safe auger position during and after starting
the engine .
3 . With the Choke Lever in "Run/Warm Start" position,
use right hand to engage the Throttle Lever, pull the
Recoil Starter Handle sharply until the engine starts
and runs .
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PRIMER BULB
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COLD START
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
Fig. 2
RUN/WARM START
Fig. 4