Product Manual

200 SERIES TWO-MAN AUGERS
FORM GOM08042004US, VERSION 1.0
English-EN 23
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 MACHINE SET-UP 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 oil level.
See FILLING AUGER WITH
TRANSMISSION OIL in MACHINE
SET-UP this manual.
Centrifugal clutch assembly worn.
Replace.
Incorrect throttle control/cable
adjustment.
See MACHINE SET-UP this manual.
AUGER BIT ROTATES AT IDLE SPEED
Possible Cause
Correction
Incorrect throttle control/cable
adjustment does not permit
proper engine idle speed.
See MACHINE SET-UP this manual.
Centrifugal clutch worn.
Replace.
Incorrect engine idle speed.
See MACHINE SET-UP this manual
and/or engine manufacturer supplied
information.
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 41
FIGURE 41
b. Disconnect Auger from auger bit and/or auger bit extension
and store in level configuration. FIGURE 42
FIGURE 42
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 43
FIGURE 43
2. Protect operator handles from external sources of damage. DO NOT
allow handles to contact auger bits, shovels, or other sharp/abrasive
objects during transit whether stacked or thrown against handles. DO
NOT drag Auger with handle or throttle grips contacting ground. Damage
can result.
WARNING
• DO NOT drop or impact Auger against ground.
• Action can damage twist grip throttle control, engine and
result in property damage and/or personal injury.