I had the exact same problem late December when I got mine. After going through alot of phone calls back and forth with reeds scheels and sm they finally worked out that I take the lemon to scheels to trade straight up for a new one. This new one was everything that I had hoped. Over 250 holes with 8-10 inches of ice and have yet to fill it up!
I want to thank Strikemaster and scheels for EXCELLENT customer service
Reeds will never get my business again

Had my h2o for 3 years didnt use it for 2 years and it would not find my position. Called lowrance which they told me it would cost $140 to download some software. I dont use it just use my navionics app on my smartphone. Anyone else have a problem like this?

Thanks jake. I did call them yesterday and the gentleman I spoke with was kinda at a loss of words. Im glad to hear yours is in good shape however they need to do something different about the throttle cable. Other than that I wish mine would have enough power to cut a hole. Hahaha

I found lots of videos castaway. You were right about the tab setting. BUT now my problem is when I move the choke lever halfway between start and run it dies out, bogs down immediately. I wish Strikemaster was open this is ridiculous. I have loved all 3 of my previous sm augers but this is Honda is irritating me.

Please explain how to fix this castaway

Thanks for the number James, really appreciate your help.

Thanks james. Tried the gas cap, that didnt work. Now I am noticing a light oily residue in my air filter and inside the lid that comes off.
What is strikemaster’s number?