Product Manual

100 SERIES ONE-MAN AUGER
FORM GOM08042002US, VERSION 1.0
English-EN 19
ENGINE SERVICE
Consult applicable material supplied by engine manufacturer for specific
service and maintenance information regarding:
1. muffler
2. spark plug
3. air filter
4. carburetor adjustment
5. maintenance schedule
6. engine oil change
7. troubleshooting
8. short and long term storage
Keep this information stored with Operator Manual for Auger so it will always be
available for use when engine requires service or maintenance.
Under Title 13 if the California Code of Regulations, the California Air Resource
Board (CARB) has identified several important engine service related subjects.
The material supplied by specific engine manufacturer will include the following:
1. statement of compliance
2. engine oil recommendations
3. engine fuel recommendations
4. maintenance information
5. other information as required by (CARB)
6. emission component warranty statement
If you have any question regarding emission components, warranty rights and
responsibilities for a specific engine used on Auger, contact Customer Service
Department for specific information. There is no charge for this service.
13 TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: If troubleshooting information does not correct situation, all
maintenance/repairs not described in this operator manual must be done by a
dedicated service center following a specific service/repair manual.
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Correction
Fuel valve in off position.
Turn fuel valve to on position.
Ignition cut-off switch (if
equipped) improperly adjusted.
Adjust throttle cable.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment.
See engine manufacturer supplied
information.
Ignition wire to spark plug loose
or disconnected.
Reconnect.
Fuel supply exhausted.
Refill fuel tank.
ENGINE LOSES POWER
Possible Cause
Correction
Incorrect carburetor adjustment.
See engine manufacturer supplied
information.
Water in fuel supply.
Drain and replace fuel.
Plugged engine exhaust ports.
See engine manufacturer supplied
information.
Dirty spark plug.
See engine manufacturer supplied
information.
Incorrect throttle control/cable
adjustment.
See MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS this manual.
Gasoline tank breather vent
closed (if so equipped).
Open vent.
Dirty air filter.
See engine manufacturer supplied
information.
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Possible Cause
Correction
Incorrect carburetor adjustment.
See engine manufacturer supplied
information.
Cooling fins clogged with debris.
Remove engine blower housing and
clean cooling fins.
AUGER LACKS POWER
Possible Cause
Correction
Incorrect transmission lubricant.
See CHANGING AUGER
TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT in
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS this
manual.
Centrifugal clutch assembly worn.
Replace.
Incorrect throttle control/cable
adjustment.
See MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS this manual.
AUGER BIT ROTATES AT IDLE SPEED
Possible Cause
Correction
Incorrect throttle control/cable
adjustment does not permit
proper engine idle speed.
See MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS this manual.
Centrifugal clutch worn.
Replace.
Incorrect engine idle speed.
See MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS this manual.
14 STORAGE
TEMPORARY STORAGE (On Job Site)
Auger can be temporarily stored on job site by one of three acceptable
methods. Method chosen by operator is based on personal preference and/or
job site conditions.
1. In all three storage methods, STOP Auger per STOPPING AUGER in
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual.
a. Dig shallow hole and leave Auger connected to auger bit.
FIGURE 24
FIGURE 24
b. Disconnect Auger from auger bit and/or auger bit extension
and store in level configuration. FIGURE 25
FIGURE 25
c. Store Auger connected only to lead auger bit with engine
spark plug facing upward to minimize potential for crankcase
oil entering combustion chamber and causing hydraulic lock
up. FIGURE 26