Strike master question

[fishhuntwork]

I started my auger up the other day and let it run for a while. I noticed after a while there was oil coming out the exhaust, is there a seal or is it runnig to rich? Any input would be great.

[Chris Barlage]

what gas to oil are you running. I belive 40:1 is what sm says

[TubaDr]

I always let mine run rich at idle but that may be wrong. I also replace the spark plug avery year.(I keep the old one as a backup) Is it kicking out a lot of smoke on start up? If not I would not worry.

[CaptainMusky]

It could be a combination of things. Too rich and not the best oil. Use a synthetic two stroke oil as the cheaper ones smoke like a banshee.

I find the Stihl oil works great and it has a fuel stabilizer in it as well so double benefit.

The newer models require 40:1 ratio, the older ones with the Tecumseh motor I think were in the 32:1 range if memory serves. It is probably best to dump the gas and mix fresh if you are not sure, but dont put it in your car. I run it in lawn mowers or my garden tractor without problems but it might mess up your sensors in your car.

[leech~~]

I started my auger up the other day and let it run for a while. I noticed after a while there was oil coming out the exhaust, is there a seal or is it runnig to rich? Any input would be great.

Go to the S/M web site. They just posted something about this issue on their New new's letter this month.

[Pooh]

good 2 cycle synthetic oil, and i run mine at 40 to 1 with no problems at all. get a GOOD spark plug they are worth it, makes a quite a difference in performance. mine dont have a high or low jet setting but u may need to lean your high out a touch. i would start with a plug and fresh gas and oil mix

[fishhuntwork]

I use Amsoil Syn. oil.

[Esox_Magnum]

Whats your mix at?? Solo 50:1 anthing older up to 100:1. Personaly I run 80:1

[CaptainMusky]

Whats your mix at?? Solo 50:1 anthing older up to 100:1. Personaly I run 80:1

Wow, not sure I would run mine that lean, but more power to you. The Solo is supposed to be 40:1 and the older ones were richer yet like 32:1.

I'd be very careful with those ratios. Not recommended with cold temps that is for sure. Kaboom!

[cold one sd]

Been running Amsoil Saber Professional 100:1 oil mixed at 80:1 to 100:1 for 15 years in every 2 stroke I own and have had nothing happen other than everything starts and runs much better. I got tired of having five gas cans with a different mix in each one.

[CaptainMusky]

Been running Amsoil Saber Professional 100:1 oil mixed at 80:1 to 100:1 for 15 years in every 2 stroke I own and have had nothing happen other than everything starts and runs much better. I got tired of having five gas cans with a different mix in each one.

Definitely agreed on the multiple cans, but I usually mix mine somewhere in between what they all call for and just use it in everything.

Still seems risky to me, but if you have done it with success great. I think it definitely makes a difference that you are using a quality synthetic.

[herefish101]

My auger used to drip oil out the exhaust, then I went to Amsoil Sabre Pro and mixed it at 80:1, no more smoke no more oil dripping and it starts easier and runs better. In my opinion, you cant go wrong with the Amsoil.