Handheld Earth Auger Troubleshooting Table
Handheld Earth Auger Troubleshooting Table
| Symptom | Possible Cause | Solution |
| Failure to Start | – Engine stop switch off – Low fuel level | – Turn on the stop switch – Refuel with 92+ octane gasoline（Pure gasoline engine only） |
| Hard Starting | – Spark plug carbon buildup or incorrect gap – Damaged high-voltage wire | – Clean or replace spark plug – Replace damaged wire |
| Engine Stalls | – Empty fuel tank – Clogged carburetor | – Refuel – Clean carburetor |
| Engine Overheating | – Prolonged overload – Clogged cylinder fins | – Cool down the engine – Clean cooling fins |
| Unstable Operation | – Incorrect fuel grade – Narrow spark plug gap | – Use recommended fuel – Adjust gap to 0.6-0.7mm |
| Weak Drilling | – Worn blades – Bent drill rod – Hard soil/rock layer | – Replace blades – Straighten or replace rod – Use rock-specific drill bit |