strike master problem

  • dipstick
    Posts: 10
    January 11, 2009 at 8:31 pm #1300074

    hi
    I have the strike master mag two stoke 8 inch and it cuts just fine through the ice until i get to the bottom of the ice and then it stops and i have to get the rpms up as high as it goes then push it down fast to get all the way through is this normal and i just have to deal with it or can it be fixed thanks

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    January 11, 2009 at 8:45 pm #735505

    Hey Guts!

    First tighten down the bolts that hold on the auger blades. That should fix your problem. If it doesn’t give the folks at StrikeMaster a call Monday. They’ll fix you up.

    johnie1610
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 121
    January 11, 2009 at 9:05 pm #735263

    I’ve seen alot of guys having that problem with the single blade strikemasters and jiffy’s. Must be something with the blade.

    TannerDMC
    S.E. MN near Winona
    Posts: 16
    January 11, 2009 at 9:19 pm #733113

    My Strike Master just started to leak gas right at the bottom of the tank where the gas line connects.
    Any fix for this? Would epoxy maybe seal the leak?

    bigcrappie
    Blaine
    Posts: 4330
    January 11, 2009 at 9:37 pm #733115

    Quote:

    My Strike Master just started to leak gas right at the bottom of the tank where the gas line connects.
    Any fix for this? Would epoxy maybe seal the leak?


    Is it the tank that is cracked or the gas like cracked or not on tight? I would not use Epoxy as gas will eat it over time, find out what is leaking and fix it right by replaceing the bad part.

    tstatz
    wis
    Posts: 188
    January 11, 2009 at 9:46 pm #730217

    had the same problem, mine would lock up in the bottom of the hole, actually had to pull so hard to get it out i broke the plastic handle!Machine returned for refund! the engineering needs some work at strikemaster. good luck with your problem i believe the blade angle may be off on some of the augers.

    Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 4044
    January 11, 2009 at 10:23 pm #736134

    Make sure the blades are tight and also make sure there isn’t anything in between the bottom of the auger and the blade itself. I almost forgot how much new blades make a difference. I put a new set on Thursday and it made the 50 or so holes this weekend a whole lot easier. Like a hot knife through butter.

    hunt4fun
    becker Minnesota
    Posts: 82
    January 12, 2009 at 12:06 am #736155

    it could be the clutch slipping they get glazed like brakes do and do not grip right .you have to take apart and rough them up

    jonny
    LaCrosse, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3
    January 12, 2009 at 12:09 am #736158

    I have the same exact auger. I have drilled a ton off holes and never a problem. Had my auger a little over a year now. My guess would be that something with the blades. Loose or dull.

    up man
    UP MICHIGAN
    Posts: 305
    January 12, 2009 at 3:53 am #736262

    My Jiffy auger does this too but my Strike Master one dont. I never really could figure it out either.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    January 12, 2009 at 4:02 am #736265

    Quote:

    hi
    I have the strike master mag two stoke 8 inch and it cuts just fine through the ice until i get to the bottom of the ice and then it stops and i have to get the rpms up as high as it goes then push it down fast to get all the way through is this normal and i just have to deal with it or can it be fixed thanks

    This can be fixed. Some augers have an overly aggressive blade angle that causes the blades to bind at the bottom of the hole. Strikemaster can re-pitch that angle and have you back in action. Give them a call tomorrow, describe the issue, and I’m sure they’ll take good care of you.

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