Troubleshooting Guide - EarthQuake 9800 Série Manuel De L'utilisateur

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods
during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks
power
Engine runs, then quits
Engine revs too high
Auger turn at idle
Auger turns, but has no
power
Auger jumps
Auger cuts slowly
Note: Please refer to your Engine Manual for any additional engine issues.
Kohler | www.KohlerEngines.com | (800) 544-2444
Briggs & Stratton | www.BriggsandStratton | (800) 444-7774
Honda | www.engines.Honda.com | (800) 242-2289
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignition switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Out of fuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
5. Stale fuel
1. Dirty air filter
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Clogged fuel filter
2. Clogged air filter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
1. Clogged fuel filter
2. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
1. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
2. Broken transmission
3. Worn clutch shoes
1. Blade damaged
1. Dull blade
2. Damaged fishtail point
3. Blade installed upside down
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Two-Man Earth Auger Powerhead 9800 Series
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. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel
stabilizer at end of season or during long term
storage
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Contact your engine manufacturer (Kohler, Briggs
& Stratton, Honda)
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel. Use fuel
stabilizer at end of season or during long term
storage
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark
plug
3. Clean carburetor, use fuel stabilizer, new gas can
1. Clean fuel tank, replace fuel filter
2. Clean or replace air filter
3. Contact your engine manufacturer (Kohler, Briggs
& Stratton, Honda)
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
1. Clean fuel tank, replace fuel filter
2. Contact your engine manufacturer (Kohler, Briggs
& Stratton, Honda)
1. Contact your engine manufacturer (Kohler, Briggs
& Stratton, Honda)
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace clutch
1. Contact your engine manufacturer (Kohler, Briggs
& Stratton, Honda)
2. Replace transmission
3. Replace clutch
1. Replace with new blade
1. Replace with new blade
2. Replace fishtail point
3. Install blade right side up (bevel side down)
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