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www.rapala.ca

Operator's Manual

RAPALA

®

 

Power Ice Auger

 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.

 WARNING

AVOID INJURy! MAkE SURE tHE UNIt IS IN A StABLE 

POSItION BEfORE PULLING tHE StARtER HANDLE. 
AVOID INJURy! WHEN tHE UNIt StARtS tO fIRE OR 

RUN, RELEASE tHE tHROttLE CONtROL MOMEN-

tARILy WItH yOUR RIGHt HAND AND REtURN yOUR 

LEft HAND tO tHE HANDLEBAR POSItION tO MAIN-

tAIN CONtROL AND StABILIty Of tHE UNIt WItH 

BOtH HANDS. 

 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.
AVOID INJURy! If AUGER IS MOUNtED tO ENGINE, 

ALL SAfEty GUARDS MUSt BE SECURELy fAStENED 

tO AVOID SERIOUS INJURy.
AVOID INJURy! StARtER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNAN-

tICIPAtED JERk tOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE fOLLOW 

INStRUCtIONS tO AVOID INJURy.
AVOID INJURy! If ENGINE fAILS tO StARt AftER tRy-

ING StARtING PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONtACt OUR 

CUStOMER SERVICE DEPARtMENt At 905-571-3001 

OR VISIt WWW.RAPALA.CA.
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 RUNNING.

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.

  IMPORTANT NOTE:  
  (For 33cc engine)
  The A-weighted emission sound pressure level has been 

measured at 100 dB L

PA.  

The A-weighted sound power level 

emitted has been measured at 106.5 dB L

WA.  

The total vibra-

tion value for Vortex™ power ice auger was measured at 

31.3 m/s

2

.

  (For 43cc engines)
  The A-weighted emission sound pressure level has been 

measured at 97 dB L

PA.  

The A-weighted sound power level 

emitted has been measured at 107 dB L

WA.  

The total vibra-

tion value for Black Ice™ and Endura

 power ice augers were 

measured at 45.7 m/s

2

.

  (For 51cc engines)
  The A-weighted emission sound pressure level  has been 

measured at 100 dB L

PA.  

The A-weighted sound power 

level emitted has been measured at 108.5 dB L

WA.  

The total 

vibration value for Tundra™ and Nitro

 power ice augers were 

measured at 19.7 m/s

2

.

3.  Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
4.  Do not use an ice auger for anything other than ice.
5.  The ice auger blade protector should be attached to the auger 

blade when not in use. This will protect the cutting edge of 

the ice auger blades.

6.  To attach the auger to the powerhead, in the event this has not 

been done, align hole at top of shaft with output shaft hole. 

Insert bolt and secure bolt with provided allen wrench.

NOTE: The ends of the bolt should be flush with auger collar. 

Bolt head and thread end should never go beyond ice collar.

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 or Off position.

NOTE: Choke must be in the RUN or OFF position when 

pushing or using the primer bulb.

(Cold Engine Start, continued on page 8)

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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