Service – EarthQuake E43 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOO

TROUBLESHOOTING

TING

Problem

Possible cause

Remedy/Action

Engine will not start

Engine runs rough, floods during
operation

Engine is hard to start

Engine misses or lacks power

Auger turns at idle

Auger turns, but has no power

Auger jumps

Auger cuts slowly

Engine runs, then quits

Engine revs too high

1. Flip switch to on position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug

1. Clean or replace air cleaner
2. Turn off choke
3. Call factory

1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.

Use gas stabilizer at end of season

2. Make sure spark wire is securely

attached to spark plug

3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer,

new gas can

1. Remove and clean
2. Clean or replace
3. Call factory
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap

1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace both springs

1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Call factory
3. Call factory
4. Replace clutch shoes and springs
5. Call factory

1. Install new blades

1. Replace blades
2. Replace fishtail point

1. Make sure gas cap screw is un
screwed 2-3 turns (counterclockwise)
before starting engine

1. Add fuel to tank

1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected

1. Dirty air cleaner
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Carburetor out of adjustment

1. Stale fuel

2. Spark plug wire loose

3. Dirty carburetor

1. Clogged fuel tank
2. Clogged air cleaner
3. Improper carburetor adjustment
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or
wrong type

1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring

1. Choke on
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
3. Broken transmission
4. Worn clutch shoes
5. Worn engine lower seal

1. Blades damaged

1. Dull blades
2. Damaged fishtail point

1. Gas cap not venting

1. Low fuel in tank

SERVICE

SERVICE, TROUBLESHOO

, TROUBLESHOO

, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REP

TING AND REP

TING AND REPAIR

AIR

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.

CAUTION