EarthQuake 9800B - Manual (Page 13)

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Operator's Manual
Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
CAUTION
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Fuel valve closed 3. Open fuel valve
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
1. Dirty air cleaner 1. Clean or replace air cleaner
2. Carburetor out of adjustment 2. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton/Honda
service center
3. Fuel valve closed 3. Open fuel valve
Engine is hard to start 1. Stale fuel 1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabi-
lizer at end of season
2. Spark plug wire loose 2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark
plug
3. Dirty carburetor 3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new gas can
Engine misses or lacks power 1. Clogged fuel tank 1. Remove and clean
2. Clogged air cleaner 2. Clean or replace
3. Improper carburetor adjustment 3. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton/Honda service
center
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or wrong
type
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap
Auger turns at idle 1. Idle speed too high 1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Broken clutch spring 2. Replace both springs
Auger turns, but has no power 1. Carburetor out of adjustment 1. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton/Honda service
center
2. Broken transmission 2. Replace transmission
3. Worn clutch shoes 3. Replace clutch
4. Worn engine lower seal 4. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton / Honda ser-
vice center
Auger cuts slowly 1. Damaged point 1. Replace fishtail point
2. Worn out blade 2. Replace blade
Engine runs, then quits 1. Screen in carburetor plugged 1. Clean screen, use gas stabilizer, clean gas can
2. Fuel valve closed 2. Open fuel valve
NOTE: Please see the engine manual for any engine issues.
While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life
of your auger powerhead, prolonged or constant use may even-
tually require that service be performed to allow it to continue
operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the
most common problems, causes and remedies.