How do you maintain a hand auger?

How do you maintain a hand auger?

Auger Care & Maintenance

  1. Keep blade guard intact when auger is not in use to protect the cutting blades.
  2. After use, wipe blades dry with a cloth and spray a small amount of oil on cutting edge.
  3. Check and tighten blade screws before each use to avoid loss of blades due to vibrating during cutting of holes.

What kind of oil does a StrikeMaster auger take?

FOR BEST PERFORMANCE IDLE ENGINE FOR 1-2 MINUTES BEFORE YOU START DRILLING. You MUST add Crankcase Oil to your new Auger prior to your first use! We recommend using StrikeMaster’s 10W30 Weight Conventional cold weather 4-Cycle Oil included with this auger.

How much does a StrikeMaster auger weigh?

This auger will muscle through ice hole after hole. It’s 40-volt, 5-amp hour lithium ion battery powers an electric DC brushless motor for reliable, constant speed and torque….Limited 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty on Motor, Battery and Charger.

Model LFVL-8
Weight 24 lbs.
Model LFVL-10
Drill Size 10″
Weight 27 lbs.

How do you adjust the carburetor on a Jiffy Model 30?

Start engine. Adjust low speed until idling smoothly. Open her up wide open. Adjust High speed until engine transitions smoothly from idle to high speed without bogging.

Why does my auger bog down?

It’s most likely a lack of fuel at full throttle. Your going to have to rebuild and clean the carb. If your not handy with them then bring it to a small engine mechanic.

How do you mix oil and gas for auger?

Your best bet is to buy oil in pre-measured 3.2 oz. bottles and add one bottle per 1 gallon of gas in your tank. Note: You can use a 40:1 gas-to-oil mixture even if your engine calls for 24:1. You’ll use less oil and your auger will run better and cleaner.

How many holes can a StrikeMaster 24v drill?

Fitted with an 8-inch auger, StrikeMaster’s new Lithium 24v weighs 14.3 pounds and can punch as many as 50 holes on a single charge. Fitted with a 6-inch auger, a Lithium 24v weighs only 13.3 pounds and can punch as many as 100 holes on a single charge.

Where are StrikeMaster ice augers made?

The Mora Ice Strikemaster Sport ice auger is a reliable helper for any ice fisher. High-quality, basic ice auger made in Finland.

What engine is on a jiffy 30?

The size of the 2-cycle engines is 52cc….Jiffy® PATENTED Gas Powered, 52cc, 2-Cycle Engine.

Item Description
Weight Carrying weight of 29 – 32 pounds depending on drill size