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.
• Maintain the auger according to directions and schedule EqUIPMENT dAMAGEd IF ThE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS included in this Earthquake operator’s manual. ThAT FOLLOW ThIS SIGNAL WORd ARE NOT OBEYEd. • Ensure that anyone who uses the auger is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION WARNING CARBON MONOxIdE POISONING hOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PROdUCT OF A FUNC- All engines contain carbon monoxide in their exhaust. Carbon TIONING CATALYTIC CONVERTER. FOLLOW ALL SAFE- monoxide is a deadly, colorless, tasteless, odorless gas which TY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT BURNS ANd FIRES.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model OPERATION CAUTION STEPS FOR WORkING ON ENGINE OR AUGER dO NOT ALTER/MOdIFY ENGINE OR AUGER: NEVER ALTER OR MOdIFY ThE ENGINE FROM ThE 1. Turn off engine switch. FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR dEATh MAY OCCUR IF 2.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model FILLING GAS TANk CAUTION 1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool before refill- ing the gas tank. ALWAYS hANdLE FUEL IN A WELL VENTILATEd AREA, OUTdOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR SPARkS. 2.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model STARTING ANd STOPPING ENGINE WARNING • Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to prevent car- bon monoxide poisoning. MAkE SURE ThE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE- FORE PULLING ThE STARTER hANdLE. •...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model 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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model MAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE CAUTION POWER AUGER MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT ACCIdENTAL STARTING: ENGINE MUST BE TURNEd OFF ANd COOL, ANd 1. The gear case has 4 oz. of grease installed at the factory. It is SPARk PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVEd FROM recommended that once a year the gear case be split and the SPARk PLUG BEFORE ChECkING ANd AdJUST-...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model STEPS FOR CLEANING BLOCk STYLE FOAM AIR 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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model SPARk PLUG CAUTION The recommended spark plug is a NGK BM6A which cross refer- ences to a Champion CJ8. TO AVOId INJURY OR dEATh, NEVER SIPhON FUEL BY MOUTh. 1. Check spark plug at the beginning of each season. NEVER STORE EARTh AUGER WITh FUEL IN ThE GAS 2.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model SERVICE INFORMATION CAUTION At Ardisam, we build quality and durability into the design of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful mainte- PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE nance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for your machine.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model TROUBLEShOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEdY/ACTION Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3. Out of fuel 3.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model E43 POWERhEAd & AUGER PARTS ALTERNATE ASSEMBLY FOR CLUTCh dRUM & PINION GEAR 28** * Includes blade, fishtail point, shock spring, shock top, & hardware. ** Includes mounting hardware. Page 14 800-345-6007 GetEarthquake.com...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model E43 POWERhEAd PARTS LIST AUGER PARTS & ACCESSORIES LIST PART PART dESCRIPTION qTY. dESCRIPTION qTY. E43CC2 GAS ENGINE, 43CC EA2F EARTH AUGER 2”, COMPLETE 1027F HANDLEBAR, FOAMED EA3F EARTH AUGER 3”, COMPLETE 3004119 TRANSMISSION COMPLETE EA4F EARTH AUGER 4”, COMPLETE...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model E43 ENGINE PARTS LIST PART NO. dESCRIPTION qTY. PART NO. dESCRIPTION qTY. 300484 FLYWHEEL, MAGNETO 56105 BRACKET, GAS TANK 300337 NUT, FLANGE M8 300331 GAS TANK 300462 WASHER, ROTOR 300401 GAS CAP, MANUAL VENTING 300413 CLUTCH ROTOR ASSEMBLY 300332...
PROdUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR LIMITEd WARRANTY 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.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS ExPLOSIONS E43 Model Explanation of Emissions Control These items will be covered for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Viper warrants that: the compo- Warranty Provisions nents are designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all Viper Engines are designed, built and equipped to meet all EPA applicable regulations adopted by the EPA;...
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