I got a new Eskimo Stingray gas auger and it’s not even a month old yet. Every time I prime it gas leaks out. Wondering if anyone knows how I can fix this and Joe difficult it would be to fix it. Pretty disappointed that I’ve had to deal with this since it’s only been out for like 3 trips.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks ahead of time
Does it start? Where is the gas coming from? If it’s the muffler I’ve seen it before and it doesn’t hamper preformance.
It doesn’t start. The pictures below show where it’s leaking.
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I also saw a little gas seem to leak out of where the air filter is , I believe I was over priming it … Once it dried out / followed the cold-start procedure / careful not to ” over prime” it it starts without issue and won’t “leak” unless I over prime with the bulb again… Would also make sure choke is set to RUN/OFF. If there is a bit of the gas in the bulb still you really only need another push to get it to go , it doesn’t seem like it needs much. My experience anyway.
starting engine for first time or after engine has cooled o or
after running out of fuel.
1. Move choke lever to RUN or OFF position.
NOTE: Choke must be in the RUN or OFF position when
pushing or using the primer bulb.
(Cold Engine Start, continued on page 8)
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Operator’s Manual
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Power Ice Auger
(Cold Engine Start, continued from page 7)
2. Prime unit until primer tube is lled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return
completely to its original position between pushes.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE or ON position.
NOTE: CHOKE position is dened by moving the choke lever
as far to the ON position as possible.
4. Push engine switch to the ON position.
NOTE: If operating the 71cc, press the compression release
button before moving onto the following step.
5. Grasp starter handle with left hand and pull out slowly, until
there is tension as you pull. Without letting starter handle
retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return
to its original position very slowly until the engine res or
runs, engage the throttle. When attempting to start, DO
NOT allow the recoil to retract on its own, as it may snap
back quickly and cause injury. Repeat this step every time
the starter rope is pulled.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
6. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: HALF CHOKE is dened when the choke lever is
between CHOKE and RUN or ON and OFF.
7. Move choke lever to RUN or OFF position and move throttle
to desired speed.
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
8. To stop engine, push engine switch to OFF position.
Is that the fuel line?
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