Strikemaster Gear box kaput?

[reddog]

I was diggin some holes for 4 fence posts tonight (dirt bit) and I'm pretty sure I took out a gear in the gear box.

Its a 4 stroke model. Any ideas as to what it will take to get it back up and running again. What does the gear box consist of internally?

TIA>

R

[Ed Carlson]

Does StrikeMaster say the 4-stroke version is rated for post hole work, even with the dirt bit?

The gearbox in that is not half as heavily constructed as the metal version on the other StrikMasters. Could be the clutch springs, could be a gear or bushing...or a combo or them all?

If they said it could handle it than they should work with you on the warranty work.

[reddog]

Good question Ed, It was bought this way, but I'm the second owner, so I cant really anwser that question.

R

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[PikeBayCommanche]

Yes thats what i was going to suggest is that I don't think they advocate using the augers on dirt at all. The gear boxes can't handle the torque that earth puts on it.

[reddog]

The service shop said that he replaced no less than 10 gears last winter, even when used on ice.

He says the gear is lightweight, and wont take the dirt bit.

He had the gear on hand, hasnt gotten to it yet. Ill let you know what it cost.

Thanks for the replies.

R