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Operator's Manual

RAPALA

®

 

Power Ice Auger

 CAUtION

AVOID INJURy! tO AVOID INJURy OR DEAtH, NEVER 

SIPHON fUEL By MOUtH.
AVOID INJURy! NEVER StORE ICE AUGER WItH fUEL 

IN tHE GAS tANk INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR 

BUILDING.

MAINtENANCE ItEM

Every 8 hours (daily)

Every 20 hours or seasonally

yearly

Clean Engine and Check Bolts and Nut

X

Air Filter

Check

X

(See Air Filter section)

Clean *

X

Replace

X

X

Spark plug (Gap .028”)

Check/Adjust

X

(See Spark plug section)

Replace

X

Cooling fins
Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any debris 
before each use.
Air filter
Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed. Added 

wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed 

on engine.
Steps for Cleaning Air filter
1.  Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and debris are 

removed. press filter when washing, do not twist.

2.  Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.
3.  Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing filter until 

it is dry.

4.  Attach the filter and air cleaner cover to the engine.

Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special 

tools, are 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 by any 

non-road engine repair establishment or individuals.  How-

ever, all authorized warranty repairs must be handled by an  

authorized service center.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating 

 

conditions. If you operate your engine under unusual condi-

tions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature opera-

tion, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your 

servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your indi-

vidual needs and use. 

Spark Plug
The recommended spark plug is NGK BM6A. 
1.   Check spark plug every 50 operating hours. 
2.  Disconnect the spark plug cap, and clean any debris from 

around the spark plug area.

3.  Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following occur; 

pitted electrodes, burned electrodes, cracked porcelain, or 

deposits around electrodes. 

4.  After analysis, seat spark plug and tighten with spark plug 

wrench.

•  Reinstall original spark plug, tighten additional 1/2 turn.
•  Installing new spark plug, adjust spark plug gap to .028” and 

tighten additional 1/8 – 1/4 turn .

NOTE:  A loose spark plug may overheat and damage engine. 

An over tightened spark plug may damage threads in the 

cylinder head. 

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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