Operation; Maintenance - Texas EA 5200 Bedienungsanleitung

When storing the machine for more than 30 days
you should empty the tank.
Filling of petrol - Smoking prohibited!
1. Unscrew the petrol lid. Place it on a clean
surface.
2. Carefully pour the oil mixed fuel into the
tank. Beware of spilling.
3. Screw the lid on tightly. Wipe away any
spilled fuel.
4. It is normal that the engine smokes the
first time it is used.
Notice! Always turn off the engine before fuelling.
Never put fuel on a machine that is running or
when the engine is hot (cooling time at least 2
minutes). Move more than 3 meters away from
the place where you put fuel on the engine before
it is started.
Refuel (Smoking prohibited)
!
Mix and store the fuel in containers that
are approved for the purpose.
!
Mix the fuel outdoors where there are no
sparks or flames.
!
Choose a bare place, turn off the engine
and leave it to cool for 2 minutes before
refueling.
!
Untighten the lid slowly to let out any
pressure and to avoid that any fuel spills
out under the lid.
!
Wipe off any spilled fuel. Move more than
3 meters away from the place where you
put fuel on the engine before it is started.

Operation

Do not put your body weight on the
machine, while drilling.
Only use approved auger bits provided by
the manufacturer.
Do not operate the machine in
excessively hard terrain.
Start
1. Before starting the machine, position the
auger upright at the desired drilling point.
2. If the engine is cold, use the choke.
3. Push the primer 1-3 times.
4. Activate gas and lock button (G-F)
5. Pull the starter cord until the engine
starts.
6. Turn off choke. (Cold engine)
7. Let the engine run at idle for 2-3 minutes
8. Position your feet away from the auger
bit, ensure a stable and not slippery
foothold.
9. Hold the 2 handles with both hands firmly
and press the back plate close to your
thighs
10. Activate throttle by slowly squeezing the
trigger lever (G)
11. The auger bit will start drilling. To make
you're drilling more efficient and stabile.
Add a consistent pressure on the handles.
12. Pull periodically, the auger bit out of the
drilling hole, remove earth and debris and
reinsert auger bit.
Stop
1. Slowly release the throttle trigger (G)
until the engine is idling.
2. Activate the Off button (F)
Important!
Keep the back plate of the machine close to your
body at all times. The machine will strike
backwards, when the auger gets jammed during
drilling.
The first 10 working hours, the machine should
only run by moderate speed. The drill should not
run at highest speed without load.

Maintenance

Carburettor: After every 50 working hours max
and min. revoulutions shall be tested and the float
chamber shall be cleaned. Inspect the idle
function and if necessary adjust the idling screw
either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When idling the
clutch is declutched and the drill doesn't turn.
Spark plug: After every 25 working hours the
sparking plug shall be carefully cleaned. Also
inspect electrode distance, which can be 0,5 mm.
Air filter: After every 25 working hours the filter
and net filter shall be carefully cleaned with
gasoline. Dry and resemble the filters. The
sponge filter shall be wetted with oil. If it is very
dusty this shall be done every time you have used
the earth auger.
Screws and bolts: After every 25 working hours
these shall be tightened.
Muffler: Inspect the muffler after every 50 working
hours. Clean and remove the exhaust. Don't let
dust and exhaust get into the cylinder house.
Reduction gearbox: After every 50 working
hours the grease shall be replaced.
1. Remove the screws at the gear box and
open it
2. Remove the surplus lubrication and
replace with new grease. Use grease
which is appropriate for 120 to 170 °C.
3. Close the gear box with screws and tighten
the screws.
The auger: Inspect the drill and edge on a regular
basis.
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