TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Possible Cause

 

Possible Solution

Engine will not start.

1.

Low or no fuel in fuel tank or

1.

Fill fuel tank with proper 25:1 unleaded

 

 

improper fuel/2-cycle oil mix.

 

gasoline/2-cycle oil mix.

 

2.

Not enough fuel getting to

2.

Press primer 3-4 times. Set choke to

 

 

carburetor.

 

“START”. Then attempt to start engine.

 

3.

Faulty spark plug.

3.

Clean or replace spark plug.

 

4.

Contaminated fuel.

4.

Have a qualified service technician

 

5.

Insufficient electrical current

 

empty old fuel from fuel tank. Then, refill

 

 

getting to spark plug.

 

fuel tank with fresh fuel mixture.

 

 

 

5.

Have a qualified service technician

 

 

 

 

inspect electrical system.

Engine runs, but auger

1.

Speed control not properly

1.

Make sure to fully squeeze the speed

not rotating.

 

used.

 

control.

 

2.

Speed control cable not

2.

Have a qualified service technician

 

 

properly adjusted.

 

adjust speed control cable.

 

3.

Auger stuck in rocks, roots,

3.

Remove auger from hole and clear hole

 

 

etc.

 

of obstructions.

Auger rotates while

Engine idle speed set too high.

Have a qualified service technician reset

engine is at idle.

 

 

carburetor idle adjustment screw to lower

 

 

 

idle (RPM) speed.

Gearbox feels

Low gear oil.

Immediately turn off Auger Drill. Allow

exceptionally hot to the

 

 

gearbox to completely cool. Then, fill

touch.

 

 

gearbox with SAE 80-90 gear oil.

Kill switch does not turn

Faulty kill switch.

Immediately remove spark plug cap from

off engine.

 

 

spark plug to stop engine. Discontinue

 

 

 

using Auger Drill until the tool is repaired by

 

 

 

a qualified service technician.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assem- bly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.

Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.

REV 07e

SKU 95346

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353

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Harbor Freight Tools 95346 Troubleshooting, Please Read the Following Carefully, Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution