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Operator's Manual

RAPALA

®

 

Power Ice Auger

ORDERING REPAIR PARtS

parts may be obtained from the store where your auger was purchased or 

direct from the factory. To order from the factory, call, e-mail, or order online 

at www.rapala.ca:

Normark Inc, 

1350 Murray Avenue 

Oshawa ON, Canada L1J 6Z9 

E-mail: info@normarkcanada.com        tel: (905) 571-3001

Please include the part numbers, part description, quantity, model number 

and serial number.

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. Refuel

4. Spark plug wet, faulty or  

improperly gapped

4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug

Engine runs rough, floods during 

operation

1. Dirty air filter

1. Clean or replace air filter

2. Choke partially engaged

2. Turn off choke

3. Carburetor out of adjustment

3. Call factory

Engine is hard to start

1. Stale fuel

1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Always 

use gas stabilizer

2. Spark plug wire loose

2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to  

     spark plug

3. Dirty carburetor

3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new gas can

Engine misses or lacks power

1. Clogged fuel filter

1. Remove and clean or replace

2. Clogged air filter

2. Remove and clean or replace

Auger turns at idle

1. Idle speed too high

1. Adjust idle speed lower

2. Broken clutch spring

2. Replace both springs

Auger turns, but has no power

1. Choke on

1. Turn off choke after engine is running

2. Carburetor out of adjustment

2. Call factory

3. Broken transmission

3. Call factory

4. Worn clutch shoes

4. Replace clutch shoes and springs

Auger jumps on ice

1. Blades damaged or sharpened  

incorrectly

1. Replace with new blades

Auger cuts slowly

1. Dull blades

1. Buy new blades

2. Damaged point

2. File point, or replace point

Contact service provider if above remedies fail, or visit our website at www.rapala.ca for additional frequently asked 

 

questions.

Summary of Contents for VORTEX

Page 1: ...OWER ICE AUGER NITRO 43cc POWER ICE AUGER BLACK ICE 43cc POWER ICE AUGER TUNDRA 51cc POWER ICE AUGER ENDURA 51cc POWER ICE AUGER Visit us at www rapala ca GAS OIL RATIO 50 1 BLACK ICE 43cc POWER ICE A...

Page 2: ...RATION AND SERVICE Record the product model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference when ordering parts or requesting technical support Excluding emissions related warranty i...

Page 3: ...ETY INSTRUC TIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED Important INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR equipment Warning Failure to comply with all...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...ately If fuel is spilled do not start the engine but move product and fuel container away from the area Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate and dry after wiping and before starting Allow fuel...

Page 6: ...ire to the spark plug PRE OPERATION PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING Before starting your unit make sure the black throttle cable housing is seated all the way into the brass ferrule at the engine side o...

Page 7: ...ld be kept free of oil or other moisture for efficient operation 2 Drillholeswithoutplacingexcessivebodyweightontheunit The auger operates most efficiently with a shaving action caused by the weight o...

Page 8: ...el 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 environ ment Transferring the unit from a warm to a...

Page 9: ...re best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic Maintenance replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed...

Page 10: ...products but no amount of careful design by us and careful maintenancebyyou canguaranteearepair freelifeforyourunit Most repairs will be minor and easily fixed by following the sug gestions in the tro...

Page 11: ...3 Carburetor out of adjustment 3 Call factory Engine is hard to start 1 Stale fuel 1 Drain old fuel and replace with fresh Always use gas stabilizer 2 Spark plug wire loose 2 Make sure spark wire is s...

Page 12: ...uct not to exceed twenty four consecutive months from the date of purchase for consumer applications As a Viper smallengineowner youareresponsibleforexecutingpropermaintenancelistedinyourOperatingandM...

Page 13: ...areasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either your selling dealer or a Ardisam Authorized Warranty Service Facil ity To locate the Ardisam Auth...

Page 14: ...related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Ardisam Authorized Warranty Service Facility 5 When the engine is inspected by a Ardisam Authorized Warranty Ser...

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