Product Manual

100 SERIES ONE-MAN AUGER
FORM GOM08042002US, VERSION 1.0
English-EN 10
FIGURE 3
7. If engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low, using left hand, move
choke control lever to the left/closed position (away from fuel tank). A
warm (previously run) engine may not require choking. FIGURE 4
FIGURE 4
8. Grip throttle control with right hand. It is not necessary to rotate the
throttle control to start the engine.
9. Using left hand, pull engine starter recoil handle slowly, until resistance is
felt (this is the compression point), then give a fast, short, steady pull.
Allow starter rope to retract slowly. DO NOT pull rope out to its maximum,
extended length. If engine does not start in three pulls, consult material
supplied by engine manufacturer for specific information.
NOTE: Normally, engines not running for some time require three to five pulls
to start. Recently run engines usually start on first or second pull. In cold
weather, initial starting will require additional pulls due to extremely rich fuel/air
mixture.
10. Allow engine to properly “warm up” and operate without requirement for
engine choke. Check for proper centrifugal clutch operation, excessive
transmission noise and/or vibration.
11. Rotate throttle control counterclockwise to increase engine
speed/regulate digging process. Auger begins rotation when centrifugal
clutch reaches initial engagement speed.
PROPER OPERATOR STANCE (FIGURE 5 & 6)
12. Grasp operator handle and throttle control firmly. Wrap fingers around
handle and throttle control grip, keeping both cradled between thumbs
and forefingers.
13. Keep wrists as perpendicular to operator handle and throttle control as
feasible while digging. Proper wrist position can minimize and/or reduce
stress and strain related damage potential to this body area, plus,
operator control is enhanced and fatigue reduced. FIGURE 6
14. Keep left side of operator handle as close to waist/leg/arm areas as
possible for maximum leverage/control and minimize effects of “kickback”
if obstruction is encountered when digging.
15. Keep arms close to upper body, back as vertical as possible, and bend
legs as needed to minimize physical stress.
16. Position left foot forward of right foot and a comfortable distance apart.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
NOTE: Not using a proper operator stance (FIGURES 7, 8, 9):
a) Reduces operator control and balance.
b) Increases operator fatigue.
c) Increases risk of property damage and/or personal injury.
FIGURE 7
CAUTION
• Proper choke lever operation moves in a sideways motion as
viewed by the operator.
• DO NOT move choke lever in a fore and aft direction, such
action can result in damage to choke control mechanism.
• DO NOT apply excessive force when moving choke lever.
Excessive force can damage carburetor.