Noticed a small amount of oil under my au get the other day. Didn’t think much of it, thought that maybe I had set it down on the wrong end and oil got into the spark plug. Well here I am 4 hours north and no working auger. I believe the gasket went out (new 4 weeks ago). The shafts is completely locked up , but the engine runs.
Not a happy fishermen right now. 
The engine runs but it won’t Rev up I’m guessing since the bit won’t turn?
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Hope you brought a hand auger like me.. people think I’m stupid but you can’t always rely on the machine. Plus i usually test my equipment before heading out. It doesn’t always guarantee but at least it gives you some hope. .
The engine runs but it won’t Rev up I’m guessing since the bit won’t turn?
The engine runs but it won’t Rev up I’m guessing since the bit won’t turn?
It runs, revs, but the bit won’t engage.
It sounds like something went in the gearbox. Could be a key. I’ve never seen oil in an auger gearbox tho they’re usually grease. The oil came from the engine, probly tipped to the wrong side.
Sounds like a gear box issue. HC40 is a propane auger so the oil is probably from it laying wrong. Check the oil level to be safe.
Eskimo customer service was great. They are sending me out a brand new unit.
Glad to hear, it is great when a company stands behind it’s product. The best design, built by the best workforce will occasionally produce a lemon, it’s reality, but how a company rights that speaks volumes.
Whenever I have heard of a misfortune through Eskimo they don’t mess around new product is in the mail!
After the support I received with Eskimo, I will not hesitate to buy other products from them.
Fingers crossed that it was just a fluke that my unit died. I was super happy with the HC40 before it went out.
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