Earthquake E43™ Earth Auger Powerhead Operator's Manual
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e43 earth auger powerhead
operators manual
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OME43
Rev. 5/5/08
© Copyright 2008 Ardisam, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS
E43 Model
Thank You and congraTulaTions!
on your purchase of a new EARThqUAkE® POWERhEAd from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that your Earthquake Powerhead will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. With proper care, your powerhead will provide many years of service. Please take the time to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your equipment.
INTROdUCTION
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the powerhead is the owner’s responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the powerhead according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operators manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the powerhead is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
CONTENTS
Introduction & Registration .............................................................................................................................................2
Safety ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Operation .................................................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Maintenance & Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 8-9
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................... 10-11
Parts Diagrams & Parts Lists .................................................................................................................................. 12-15
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................16
REGISTRATION
Record your model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference. Fill out and mail the registration card located in your parts packet. Warranty is valid only if your completed registration card is received by Ardisam, Inc., at time of purchase.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
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SAFETY
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the auger is the owner’s responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the auger according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the auger is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
note: general information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation or service of the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the auger according to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this auger must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this equipment.
• Do not carry the auger powerhead between holes with the engine running.
• The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling. If it does rotate when engine is idling, contact Ardisam,Inc. for instructions.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and auger.
• Always wear a protective hearing device.
• Do not allow children to operate this power auger. Do not allow adults to operate the auger without proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire must be removed from spark plug before any repairs are attempted.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150º F (65º C).
Avoid these areas.
• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• If the earth auger will not turn in a hole, turn engine off and allow to cool before attempting to remove it manually.
• Use only original equipment parts from Ardisam including all nuts and bolts.
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CAUTION INdICATES YOU CAN CAN BE hURT OR
YOUR EqUIPMENT dAMAGEd IF ThE SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS ThAT FOLLOW ThIS SIGNAL WORd
ARE NOT OBEYEd.
IMPORTANT
INdICATES hELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROP-
ER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE
OF YOUR EqUIPMENT.
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CAUTION
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE ExhAUST FROM ThIS PROdUCT CON-
TAINS ChEMICALS kNOWN TO ThE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTh dE-
FECTS, OR OThER REPROdUCTIvE hARM.
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ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engines contain carbon monoxide in their exhaust. Carbon monoxide is a deadly, colorless, tasteless, odorless gas which may be present even if you do not smell or see any engine exhaust. Levels of carbon monoxide, which can be deadly, can be present for days in an enclosed area that has poor ventilation. Any level of carbon monoxide, if inhaled, can cause headaches, drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, confusion and eventually death. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek fresh air and medical attention immediately.
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Never run engine indoors.
• Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
• Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may be pulled into a building.
• Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not easily taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas where hills surround your working area.)
• Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed area.
(Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on one or more sides, under tents, car ports or basements.)
• Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler pointed in the direction away from the operator.
• Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone. People should always be many feet away from the operation of the engine and its attachments.
Gasoline Fires or handling Fuel Safely
Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable. Never use fuel where a spark or flame may be present. Never use fuel where a potential source of ignition could occur. (Examples include: hot water or space heaters, clothes dryer, electric motors, etc.)
Keep flames and sparks away from engine and fuel to prevent fires. Fuel fires spread very quickly and are highly explosive.
Prevention of Gasoline Fires
• Never fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples include: basement, garage, barn, shed, house, porch, etc.)
• Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.
• Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
• Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Allow spilled fuel to dry, after wiping and before starting.
• Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before starting engine.
• Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and using engine.
• Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on the engine and gas cap vent screw unscrewed.
• Replace fuel cap that allows gas to spill or leak.
• Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank.
• Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only non-metal, portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM).
• Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
• When storing, screw down gas cap vent screw tightly.
• Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
• Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
• Always have an adult fill the fuel tank.
• Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to fill engine.
• Never allow children to fill the engine.
BURNS ANd FIRES
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine become extremely hot during the operation of the engine. These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped.
Prevention of Burns and Fires
• Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
• Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot and will cause severe burns.
• Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after operation.
• Always keep materials and debris away from muffler guard and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic converter which contributes to the engine’s compliance with the EPA.
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CAUTION hOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PROdUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING CATALYTIC CONvERTER. FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREvENT BURNS ANd
FIRES.
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OPERATION
STEPS FOR WORkING ON ENGINE OR AUGER
1. Turn off engine switch.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug wire and metal parts.
4. Replace or repair the part on the engine or auger.
5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
note: all repair parts must come from the factory. never replace parts that are not specifically designed for the engine or auger.
6. Replace spark plug wire.
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
Before starting your powerhead engine, make sure the black throttle cable housing is seated all the way into the brass ferrule at the engine side of the cable.
GAS ANd OIL quality
To operate the engine, we recommend using “VIPER” brand
2-cycle oil (PN 300400) to ensure that the engine operates correctly throughout the life of the engine. Use unleaded regular gas only.
note: VIper oil can be purchased from our web site at www.getearthquake.com.
Mixture
Run earth auger with a 50:1 ratio.
GAS
1 gallon
2 gallons
5 gallons
OIL
2.5 ounces
5 ounces
13 ounces
RATIO
50:1
50:1
50:1
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CAUTION dO NOT ALTER/MOdIFY ENGINE OR AUGER:
AvOId INjURY! NEvER ALTER OR MOdIFY ThE
ENGINE FROM ThE FACTORY. SERIOUS INjURY
OR dEATh MAY OCCUR IF ENGINE IS MOdIFIEd
OR ALTEREd.
AvOId INjURY! WhEN WORkING ON OR REPLAC-
ING PARTS FOR ThE ENGINE OR AUGER YOU
MUST ALWAYS dISCONNECT SPARk PLUG WIRE
FROM ThE SPARk PLUG ANd kEEP IT AWAY
FROM ThE SPARk PLUG.
AvOId INjURY! ALWAYS WEAR hEARING PRO-
TECTION WhILE OPERATING ENGINE.
AvOId INjURY! PLEASE dO NOT START YOUR
EARTh AUGER UNTIL YOU hAvE REAd ThE PREvIOUS SECTION OF ThIS MANUAL. IF YOU hAvE
REAd ThESE, FOLLOW ThE STEPS BELOW TO
START YOUR EARTh AUGER.
AvOId INjURY! NEvER STORE ENGINE WITh GAS
IN ThE TANk INdOORS. FUEL ANd FUEL vAPORS
ARE hIGhLY FLAMMABLE.
AvOId INjURY! NEvER MIx FUEL ANd OIL dIRECT-
LY IN ENGINE GAS TANk. USE ONLY NON-METAL,
PORTABLE FUEL CONTAINERS APPROvEd BY
ThE UNdERWRITER’S LABORATORY (U.L.) OR
ThE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING & MATE-
RIALS (ASTM).
AvOId INjURY! AN AdULT MUST ALWAYS hANdLE
ANd FILL ThE ENGINE WITh FUEL.
AvOId INjURY! ALWAYS hANdLE FUEL IN A WELL vENTILATEd AREA, OUTdOORS, AWAY FROM
FLAMES OR SPARkS.
IMPORTANT
ThIS ENGINE USES A GAS/OIL MIxTURE. dO NOT
RUN ON STRAIGhT GAS ONLY, ENGINE dAMAGE
WILL RESULT.
MIxING FUEL ANd FILLING GAS TANk
Mixing Fuel
1. Fuel must be mixed in a container outside in a well ventilated area.
2. Fill certified fuel container 1/4 full of recommended fuel.
3. Add recommended amount of 2 cycle oil.
4. Screw container cap on straight and tight.
5. Shake the container to mix fuel and oil.
6. Unscrew gas cap slowly to vent, add the remainder of fuel requirements.
7. Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil and allow to evaporate before moving or transporting.
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Filling Gas Tank
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool before refilling the gas tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from flames and sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the gas cap.
4. Loosen gas cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean, dry surface.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill gas tank completely full, allow space for fuel to expand.
7. Immediately replace gas cap and tighten. Wipe off spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.
NORMAL OPERATION
1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch slippage may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil or other moisture for efficient operation.
2. Drill holes without placing excessive body weight on the unit.
The auger operates most efficiently with a shaving action caused by the weight of the unit itself.
3. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
4. Do not use an earth auger in the ice.
5. To attach auger to powerhead, align hole at top of auger shaft with the output shaft hole. Insert 3/8-16 x 1-1/2” bolt and secure bolt with provided 3/8” bi-way lock nut using a wrench.
Using the Screw Type, Manual venting Gas Cap
Your powerhead is equipped with a screw type, manual venting gas cap.
1. Before starting the engine, turn the screw in the top of the gas cap 2-3 turns (counterclockwise) to its venting position.
dO NOT turn the screw to the point that it stops (4-5 turns counterclockwise). To ensure that gas will not spill during use, check that the gas cap is screwed on tightly and the gas cap screw is in the venting position.
2. After using the power earth auger and before putting away or transporting it in a truck bed, screw the gas cap screw and gas cap on (clockwise) tightly. This will prevent gas from leaking during storage. The gas cap will not leak during storage if gas cap is tight and the screw at the top is tight.
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CAUTION
AvOId INjURY! ALWAYS hANdLE FUEL IN A WELL vENTILATEd AREA, OUTdOORS, AWAY FROM
FLAMES OR SPARkS.
AvOId INjURY! dO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL
IS SPILLEd. WIPE OFF ExCESS FUEL ANd ALLOW
TO dRY. REMOvE ENGINE FROM AREA TO AvOId
SPARkS.
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STARTING ANd STOPPING ENGINE
• Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid ignition of vapors if present.
• Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and gas cap to ensure proper air flow.
Cold Engine Start: Starting engine for first time or after engine has cooled off or after running out of fuel.
1. Move choke lever to RUN position.
note: Choke must be in the run position when pushing or using the primer bulb.
2. Prime unit until primer hose is filled with gas.
note: when using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return completely to its original position between pushes.
3. Move choke lever to ChOkE position.
note: Choke position is defined by moving the choke lever as far to the Choke position as possible.
4. Push rocker switch to the ON position.
5. Squeeze throttle control with right hand. Grasp starter handle with left hand and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder.
Without letting starter handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position very slowly until unit fires or runs. Repeat this step every time the starter rope is pulled.
note: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer
1 time and pull starter rope again.
6. After engine starts running, move choke lever to hALF
ChOkE position until unit runs smoothly.
note: half Choke is defined when the choke lever is between Choke and run.
7. Move choke lever to RUN position and move throttle to desired speed.
note: run at full throttle when possible. do not let unit idle for extended periods of time.
8. To stop engine, push rocker switch to OFF position.
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CAUTION
AvOId INjURY! ALWAYS hANdLE FUEL IN A WELL vENTILATEd AREA, OUTdOORS, AWAY FROM
FLAMES OR SPARkS.
AvOId INjURY! ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIvE hEARING dEvICE.
AvOId INjURY! dO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL
IS SPILLEd. WIPE OFF ExCESS FUEL ANd ALLOW
TO dRY. REMOvE ENGINE FROM AREA TO AvOId
SPARkS.
AvOId INjURY! IF AUGER IS MOUNTEd TO EN-
GINE, ALL SAFETY GUARdS MUST BE SECURELY
ON TO AvOId SERIOUS INjURY.
AvOId INjURY! STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE
AN UNANTICIPATEd jERk TOWARdS ENGINE.
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO AvOId INjURY.
AvOId INjURY! IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER
TRYING STARTING PROCEdURES, PLEASE CON-
TACT OUR CUSTOMER SERvICE dEPARTMENT AT
800-345-6007.
AvOId INjURY! NEvER LEAvE ENGINE RUNNING
WhILE UNATTENdEd. TURN OFF AFTER EvERY
USE.
AvOId INjURY! NEvER CARRY POWERhEAd ANd
AUGER BETWEEN hOLES WhILE ENGINE IS RUN-
NING.
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WARNING
AvOId INjURY! MAkE SURE ThE UNIT IS IN A STA-
BLE POSITION BEFORE PULLING ThE STARTER hANdLE.
AvOId INjURY! WhEN ThE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE
OR RUN, RELEASE ThE ThROTTLE CONTROL
MOMENTARILY WITh YOUR RIGhT hANd ANd RE-
TURN YOUR LEFT hANd TO ThE hANdLEBAR PO-
SITION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL ANd STABILITY
OF ThE UNIT WITh BOTh hANdS.
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Warm Engine Start:
1. Move choke lever to ChOkE position.
note: Choke position is defined by moving the choke lever as far to the Choke position as possible.
2. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting. hot Engine Start:
1. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine
Starting.
dO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
• dO NOT use starting fluid.
• dO NOT spray flammable liquids or vapors into air cleaner, carburetor or spark plug chamber.
• dO NOT remove spark plug and pull on starter rope. Flammable fuel can spray out & ignite from a spark from spark plug.
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MAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE
AUGER MAINTENANCE
1. The gear case has 4 oz. of grease installed at the factory. It is recommended that once a year the gear case be split and the grease level checked. Add grease only if level of grease is below top of the gears. dO NOT OvERFILL.
2. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
3. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environment.
Transferring the unit from a warm to a cold place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
4. If blade performance decreases, turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire. Carefully inspect cutting edge of blade for any signs of wear. If blades show any of these signs, they need to be sharpened or replaced.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Cooling Fins
Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any debris before each use.
Air Filter
Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed. Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed on engine.
Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of operation.
Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions.
IMPORTANT
NEvER TWIST AIR FILTERS WhEN CLEANING.
ALWAYS PRESS.
Steps for Cleaning Air Filter (Ring Style Foam Filter) - See parts explosion on page 16.
1. Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and debris are removed. Press filter when washing, do not twist.
2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.
3. Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing filter until it is dry.
4. Apply oil to the entire filter.
5. Remove excess oil.
6. Attach the filter and air cleaner cover to the engine.
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CAUTION
TO PREvENT ACCIdENTAL STARTING:
AvOId INjURY! ENGINE MUST BE TURNEd OFF
ANd COOL, ANd SPARk PLUG WIRE MUST BE RE-
MOvEd FROM SPARk PLUG BEFORE ChECkING
ANd AdjUSTING ENGINE OR EqUIPMENT.
AvOId INjURY! TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER ANd
NEARBY AREAS MAY ExCEEd 150º F. (65º C).
AvOId ThESE AREAS.
AvOId INjURY! ChECk AUGER OFTEN FOR
LOOSE NUTS ANd BOLTS. kEEP ThESE ITEMS
TIGhTENEd.
AvOId INjURY! NEvER STORE ENGINE WITh
FUEL IN ThE TANk INSIdE A BUILdING. POTEN-
TIAL SPARkS MAY BE PRESENT FOR IGNITION
OF FUEL ANd FUEL vAPORS.
AvOId INjURY! AN AdULT MUST ALWAYS dO
MAINTENANCE ANd REPAIR ON ENGINE ANd AU-
GER.
AvOId INjURY! ENGINE MUST BE ShUT-OFF,
COOL, ANd SPARk PLUG WIRE REMOvEd BE-
FORE ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE CAN BE dONE.
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Steps for Cleaning Air Filter (Block Style Foam Filter) - See parts explosion on page 16.
1. Before removing the air filter cover, move the choke lever to the choke position. (Figure 1)
2. To remove air filter cover, squeeze the latch tabs on both sides of the cover. (Figure )
3. Once the latch tabs are released, remove the air filter cover by rotating the cover away from the engine. (Figure 3)
4. Remove the foam filter element (Figure 4) and replace with a new oiled filter, or clean the original foam filter with warm water and mild soap by following the previous steps for Cleaning Air
Filter. Remember to thoroughly oil the foam filter with 30 or 40 weight motor oil and squeeze out any excess oil.
5. Reinstall the foam filter, pressing it in place to ensure that the foam is fully seated into its sealed position. (Figure 5)
6. Replace the air filter cover so that it fully snaps into place and is secured by the latch tabs. Check that the cover is securely attached by pulling slightly on the cover. If the cover doesn’t move when pulled, it is secure.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 1
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Spark Plug
The recommended spark plug is a NGK BM6A which cross references to a Champion CJ8.
1. Check spark plug at the beginning of each season.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and clean any debris from around the spark plug area.
3. Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following occur; pitted electrodes, burned electrodes, cracked porcelain, or deposits around electrodes.
4. After analysis, seat spark plug and tighten with spark plug wrench.
• Reinstall original spark plug, tighten additional 1/2 turn.
• Installing new spark plug, adjust spark plug gap to .028” and tighten additional 1/8 – 1/4 turn .
note: loose spark plug may overheat and damage engine. over tightened spark plug may damage threads in the cylinder head.
Carburetor
Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor.
TRANSPORTING YOUR EARTh AUGER
1. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space or vehicle.
Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious injury or death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open vehicle in an upright position.
3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas into an approved red fuel container. dO NOT siphon by mouth.
4. Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel tank.
Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine and earth auger. Allow to dry.
LONG TERM STORAGE
If your earth auger will not be used for more than one month, prepare it for long term storage.
Steps for Long Term Storage
1. Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to ensure that the stabilizer reaches the carburetor.
3. Remove the remainder of the fuel from the gas tank into an approved fuel container.
4. Remove auger from powerhead and apply a thin layer of grease to the output shaft (8913).
5. Store auger and powerhead (engine) in a vertical position.
6. Remove all debris from auger and powerhead (engine).
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CAUTION
AvOId INjURY! TO AvOId INjURY OR dEATh, NEv-
ER SIPhON FUEL BY MOUTh.
AvOId INjURY! NEvER STORE EARTh AUGER
WITh FUEL IN ThE GAS TANk INSIdE AN EN-
CLOSEd AREA OR BUILdING.
TO PREvENT ACCIdENTAL STARTING:
AvOId INjURY! ENGINE MUST BE TURNEd OFF
ANd COOL, ANd SPARk PLUG WIRE MUST BE RE-
MOvEd FROM SPARk PLUG BEFORE ChECkING
ANd AdjUSTING ENGINE OR EqUIPMENT.
AvOId INjURY! AN AdULT MUST ALWAYS dO
MAINTENANCE ANd REPAIR ON ENGINE ANd AU-
GER.
AvOId INjURY! ENGINE MUST BE ShUT-OFF,
COOL, ANd SPARk PLUG WIRE REMOvEd BE-
FORE ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE CAN BE dONE.
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SERvICE INFORMATION
At Ardisam, we build quality and durability into the design of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for your machine. Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed by following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section.
The guide will help you pinpoint the causes of common problems and identify remedies.
For more complicated repairs, contact your place of purchase or Ardisam, Inc. for an authorized service center in your area.
Ardisam will make the necessary repairs if a service center is not available. A parts catalog is included in this section.
We will always be glad to answer any questions you have, or help you find suitable assistance. To order parts or inquire about warranty, call, write or e-mail us at the address found below, under the section ordering repair parts.
ORdERING REPAIR PARTS
Parts can be obtained from the store where your earth auger was purchased, direct from the manufacturer or online. To order from the manufacturer, call, write or e-mail:
Ardisam, Inc.
1360 First Avenue, Cumberland, Wisconsin 548
1-800-345-6007 • 1-715-8-415
E-mail: [email protected]
Please include the following information with your order:
1. Part numbers
2. Part description
3. Quantity
4. Model number and serial number note: when ordering from the manufacturer, there is a
$10.00 minimum order.
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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.
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TROUBLEShOOTING
PROBLEM
Engine will not start
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Out of fuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped
5. Throttle control not held open
REMEdY/ACTION
1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Refuel
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. Squeeze throttle control when pulling recoil handle
6. Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank 6. Fuel line hose not positioned in bottom of gas tank
1. Dirty air filter Engine runs rough, floods during operation
1. Clean or replace air filter
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine runs, then quits
Engine revs too high
Auger turns at idle
Auger turns, but has no power
Auger jumps
Auger cuts slowly
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Turn off choke
3. Call factory
2. Spark plug wire loose
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 3. Dirty carburetor
4. Throttle control not held open
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped
1. Gas cap not venting
4. Prime unit 3 more times, squeeze throttle when pulling recoil handle
1. Remove and clean 1. Clogged gas tank
2. Clogged air filter 2. Clean or replace
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
1. Open manual venting gas cap screw all the way open (counterclockwise)
2. Plugged fuel filter 2. Clean or replace
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3. Call factory
1. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Idle speed too high
1. Call factory
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Choke on
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
3. Broken transmission
4. Worn clutch shoes
5. Worn engine lower seat
1. Blade damaged
1. Dull blade
2. Damaged fishtail point
2. Replace spring
1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Call factory
3. Call factory
4. Replace clutch shoes and spring
5. Call factory
1. Replace with new blade
1. Buy new blade, or have blade sharpened at factory
2. Replace fishtail point
Contact service provider if above remedies fail at 800-345-6007.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS
E43 Model
ALTERNATE ASSEMBLY
FOR CLUTCh dRUM &
PINION GEAR
9
35
11
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25
33
26
32
27
24
23
34
22*
29
28**
30
31
* Includes blade, fishtail point, shock spring, shock top, & hardware.
** Includes mounting hardware.
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E43 POWERhEAd PARTS LIST
kEY
NO.
PART
NO.
dESCRIPTION
1 E43CC2 GAS ENGINE, 43CC
2 1027F hANDLEBAR, FOAMED
3 3004119 TRANSMISSION COMPLETE
4 4809 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY
5 4814
6 4811
BOLT 10-24 X 1-1/4 PhILLIPS
TRUSS hD
ThROTTLE CABLE
7 8930B BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/4 hh GR5 BLK
8 3004111 GEAR CASE TOP
9 3004100 CLUTCh DRUM
10 8922 BALL BEARING R12 DOUBLE LIP
1
3
11 9814 1
12 8924
GEAR 7T PINION ThREADED,
5/8” ThREAD
SNAP RING
1
4
1
2
1
1
1 qTY.
1
1
13
14
15
16
17
8915
8912
8919
8923
9214
18 8939
19 8913
20 8929
DOWEL PIN STEEL 1/4” X 1/2”
GEAR 44T 3/4” hOLE
GASKET
BALL BEARING R10
GEAR 10T/48T ONE-PIECE
CLUSTER
GEAR CASE BOTTOM
ShAFT OUTPUT 7/8”
BOLT 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 ShCS
21 8931F BOLT 1/4-20 X 2 ShCS F-T
ALTERNATE ASSEMBLY
9 3004104 CLUTCh DRUM
11 9814MM GEAR 7T PINION ThREADED,
8MM ThREAD
35 300409 SPACER
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
AUGER PARTS & ACCESSORIES LIST
kEY
NO.
PART
NO.
22* EA2F
EA3F
EA4F
EA6F
EA8F
EA10F dESCRIPTION
EARTh AUGER 2”, COMPLETE
EARTh AUGER 3”, COMPLETE
EARTh AUGER 4”, COMPLETE
EARTh AUGER 6”, COMPLETE
EARTh AUGER 8”, COMPLETE
EARTh AUGER 10”, COMPLETE
23 1423 BOLT 5/16-18 X 2 hhCS GR5
24 WF516 WAShER, FLAT 5/16” STANDARD
25 60G56 NUT 5/16-18 BI-WAY LOCK
26 53684
27 8980
28** EB4
EB6
-
ShOCK TOP 1-PC
ShOCK SPRING
EARTh BLADE, 4”
EARTh BLADE, 6”
EB8
EB10
EARTh BLADE, 8”
EARTh BLADE, 10”
EB4hD hEAVY DUTY EARTh BLADE, 4”
EB6hD hEAVY DUTY EARTh BLADE, 6”
EB8hD hEAVY DUTY EARTh BLADE, 8”
EB10hD hEAVY DUTY EARTh BLADE, 10”
29 EBOLT BOLT 1/4-28 X 5/8 hh GR5
30 ENUT NUT 1/4-28 BI-WAY LOCK
31 8958hD FIShTAIL POINT ShARPENED
32
33
34
-
8970
1433
2104
SM
EXT6
EXT6
EXT6
POINT, EARTh 2” & 3” AUGERS
BOLT 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 hh
NUT 3/8-16 hEX LOCK BI-WAY
ShOCK MEChANISM (USED ON
6” OR LARGER EARTh AUGERS
BEFORE 11/05)
DEPTh EXTENSION 6”
DEPTh EXTENSION 12”
DEPTh EXTENSION 18”
* INCLUDES BLADE, FIShTAIL POINT, ShOCK SPRING, ShOCK
TOP, & hARDWARE
** INCLUDES MOUNTING hARDWARE
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1 qTY.
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
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E43 Model
E43 ENGINE PARTS LIST
5
6
3
4 kEY
NO.
1
2
10
11
7
8
9
PART
NO.
dESCRIPTION
300484 FLYWhEEL, MAGNETO
300337 NUT, FLANGE M8
300462 WAShER, ROTOR
300413 CLUTCh ROTOR ASSEMBLY
300412 SPRING, CLUTCh
300449 WAShER, SPRING
300450 BOLT, ShOULDER
300467 PIN, LOCATING
3004110 MOUNT RING & ShROUD
300491 RECOIL CLUTCh
300429 PLATE, RECOIL
16
17
18
19
12 3004121 hANDLE, RECOIL (STANDARD)
13 300430 RECOIL ASSEMBLY WITh
STANDARD hANDLE
14
15
300472
300482
IGNITION COIL
ShROUD, ENGINE
300493
300475
4813
4812
BOLT, STUD M6 X 62MM
GASKET, MUFFLER
MUFFLER
COVER, MUFFLER
20
21
22
23
BM6A SPARK PLUG
300483 COVER, ENGINE ShROUD
300476 GASKET, INTAKE
300478 WINDPIPE, INTAKE 43CC/51CC
24
25
300479 GASKET, CARBURETOR
300486 CARBURETOR
26 300481 O-RING, CARBURETOR
27 3004109 PRIMER BULB
28 300329 BASE, INTAKE
29
30
300340 ChOKE LEVER, SIDE MOUNT
300328 ChOKE COVER
31 3004132 SCREW, ThROTTLE LEVER
32 300455 PLATE, INTAKE COVER
ADAPTER
33
34
300457
300435
COVER, AIR FILTER
AIR FILTER
35
36
300330 COVER, INTAKE
56105 BRACKET, GAS TANK
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1 qTY.
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
40
41
42
43 kEY
NO. PART NO. dESCRIPTION
38
39
300401
300332
GAS CAP, MANUAL VENTING
ShROUD, GAS TANK
44
45
46
1021
300494
300497
300498
300335
300492
300471
SWITCh, ROCKER
GROMMET, 2-hOLE GAS TANK hOSE, PRIMER LINE hOSE, FUEL LINE
BOLT W/WAShER PhILLIPS hh
NUT, FLANGE M6
BOLT W/WAShER M5 X 12MM
47
48
49
50
300439 BOLT W/WAShER Ph M5 X 18MM
300336 BOLT hh M6 X 10MM
300438 BOLT W/WAShER M5 X 25MM
300456 BOLT M5 X 50MM
51
52
300326 GUARD, SCREW
300338 KEY, FLYWhEEL
53 3004103 FILTER, FUEL
54 300351 BOLT hh M6 X 8MM
55 3004158 COVER, AIR FILTER
56 30041501* BASE, AIR FILTER
57 3004156 FOAM, AIR FILTER
58 3004157 PLATE, REINFORCEMENT
59 3004153* BOLT, ChOKE LEVER
-
-
60 3004155* WAShER, ChOKE LEVER
61 3004154* NUT, NYLOC, ChOKE LEVER
62 3004151* ChOKE LEVER
63 3004152* ChOKE PADDLE
* 3004150 AIR FILTER BASE
(sold as assembly unit only)
300470 FUEL LINE hOSE & FILTER
3004114 KIT, CARBURETOR
1
2
1
1
2
2
7
2 qTY.
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
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e43 earth auger powerhead
1-YEAR LIMITEd WARRANTY
Terms and Conditions
Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this EARThqUAkE® EARTh AUGER POWERhEAd to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this product, Ardisam will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. Any unit used in a commercial application is covered for a period of 90 days after purchase.
If warranty work needs to be done, contact your place of purchase or Ardisam, Inc. for an authorized service center in your area. Ardisam will make the necessary repairs if a service center is not available. To obtain warranty service and/or replacement instructions, you must have prior approval from Ardisam before shipping your package to us by calling our customer service department at 800-345-6007 for a return material authorization number
(RMA#). All items must be shipped prepaid. Ardisam, Inc. will at no charge, repair or replace, at their discretion, any defective part which falls under the conditions stated above.
Ardisam retains the right to change models, specifications and price without notice. This product if used as intended, will give you years of trouble free service. We hope you will enjoy the quality of our products for years to come.
For replacement parts, phone 800-345-6007 or go online to www.GetEarthquake.com.
This warranty applies to the original owner with a proof of purchase and is not transferable. It supersedes all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations to liabilities on our part. Ardisam, Inc. does not assume, and does not authorize any other person to assume for us, any liability in connection with the sale of our products.
The warranty applies only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident or repairs made by anyone not certified by Ardisam, Inc. This guarantee is void unless the warranty card is properly filled out and received by Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase or go to www.GetEarthquake.com for online registration.
EARThQUAKE
A Division of Ardisam, Inc.
1360 First Avenue; P.O. Box 666
Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829
1-800-345-6007 · Fax (715) 822-4180
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit www.ardisam.com and discover more innovations that will benefit you throughout the year.
Earthquake, Division of Ardisam, Inc.
1360 First Avenue; P.O. Box 666
Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829
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E-mail: [email protected]
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