Strikemaster Help

[Iceseeker]

I have had my Lazer in the shop 3 times now and it still floods, they say it runs and starts great in the shop. I informed them that it does not when outside. I have had the auger for approximately 8 years and never a problem till now.

Any ideas???

[shnelson]

Have you been able to start it yourself inside without it flooding?

[PTocko]

Sounds like it could be the needle and seats in the carb. Should be a simple rebuild - never done on an auger but many times on snowmobles. On a scale of 1 - 10 (10 being really hard) it is about a 2.

[harleyharry]

You have a simple problem. The diaphragm is starting to get hard from all the years of having fuel on it. The material gets hard, and will cause the diaphragm to warp. This puts pressure on the needle inlet valve, allowing the fuel to run through the carb when it is not needed.

A simple carb clean and installation of a carb kit will solve the problem for the next 8 years.

Harry

[Iceseeker]

Does the kit come with a diaphram because they said they installed a kit. Not they have a new carb on order.

Iceseeker

[PierBridge]

If they did a diaphram, correctly, it does sound like something in the carb. Not sure I'd go with a new carb at this point.

It shouldnt be this difficult to get a 2 stroke running right...

[mr_jman]

I recently had a bad flooding problem, with gas going everywhere when I pulled the starter rope. I had to get a whole new carb kit. After labor it was a $103 fix. Then i had to bring it somewhere else and got a new pull cord, blades, and a pitch adjustment... Another $68. I originally bought the auger for $200 then got a blade guard for $15 so I'm up to $386 for a now basically new Mag Express! Took her out around 7pm tonight (JUST GOT IT BACK!) and she cut like butter....

Sorry to tail off with my crazy auger story but just so you know, you are not the only one!

[Iceseeker]

No, each time it was outside and I was unable to start it. It would flood after a couple of pulls.

Iceseeker

[RainyEye]

I've had a somewhat problem and mine is about 9 years old. I have to be very careful not to choke it too much or it floods. As soon as it tries to start I have to push the choke in and then she starts just fine.

[robman]

Icemaker,

I had problems with my lazer mag last year,and took it to Strikemaster at Big Lake.The service was on the spot and very reasonable.It's worth the trip if you haven't tried them.

[crappieday71]

i re built the carb before this season because i was having problem with my auger just bogging out all the time never stay running i have used it twice and have came across pritty much the same problem i will drill a hole and towards the end itll bogg out and die on me then wont run right after that until it starts and stops for awhile... any words of advice would be great

[Iceseeker]

At least you have an auger, I am still waiting for mine from the shop.

Iceseeker

[Fever]

Do you let it warm up prior to drilling? Are the blades dull and are you pushing down and applying pressure as you drill. If your blades are sharp and the machine is warmed up you should not have to apply any pressure and it should go through like a hot knife through butter. The only other think I can think of is your gas mixture. Is it too heavy? It would be helpful If you said what kind you were using and how old it is too. I run a three year old Strikemaster lazer mag 8 inch. I have had some issues with my pitch and have corrected it by removing one of the blades. Weird I know but with one blade rather than two it doesnt get bound up and it buzzes right through. I should take it up to Big Lake but I'm too busy.

[Northlander]

I would call strikemaster and then get it to them if you can. They will take good care of you.

[harvey lee]

Help is on its way. Just hold on and a post will be made to explain all.

[harleyharry]

Hard to answer you question. What brand and model of auger do you have? Is your carb adjustable or non adjustable. Is your fuel cap vent mechanical and does it work?

Also what horse power do you have. A two horse is different from and three horse model as to adjustments and where items are located, such as gov parts and linkages.

More info needed.

Harry

[crappieday71]

i have a mag 2000 it only had one blade.. i let it warm up... i cuts all the way until the last half inch or so.. i fixed the gas ratio too

[crappieday71]

2 hp 8 "

[harvey lee]

I would call Strikemaster or check out their HSOforum.

www.Strikemaster.com.

[Iceseeker]

Still waiting for the local authorized repair shop to get my auger back to me. They say the carb is back ordered and I have not heard anything from them unless I contact them. I will always have a Strikemaster but will never return to the repair this shop if needed again in the future.

Iceseeker

[robman]

Iceseeker,

Quit screwing around with your so called authorized local shop.Go pickup your auger,and take it to Big Lake.They will fix it cheap,and on the spot.