Did a search, turns out several of the same problems

http://www.lakestatefishing.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=65748&viewmode=flat&order=ASC&type=&mode=0&start=30

I am going to try what they say with the synthetic oil, think that could be the hold up with a full crankcase!

Always said if anyone could do a honda auger, game set match put all others under. If it doesnt start on the first pull and its a honda somethings wrong!

Love the thing, except two issues, one is kinda important. IT DOES NOT LIKE COLD! We were out in 15 below, and I pulled on it 50 times to get it to start. Every time we moved it took another 20-30. I then brought it into my classroom where it was 50 degrees for 2 hours, started in a half pull everytime lol! Maybe I can just run some higher octane with seafoam etc…

Other issue is the oil/gas coming out of the carb line. It does leak it which it is supposed to and a lot of augers do, but just note that it will do this if you dont have a truck.

Nice light auger, just below zero struggles a bit…I would probably get the 3 hp solo currently…hate eating my words about the honda, cant even believe I am honestly writing this ahhh!

Travis