Strikemaster Break In?

[Ebiz]

Finally broke down and bought a new Strikemaster Lazer Mag, the manual didn't say anything specific but was wondering if there is anything in particular I need to do to break it in before using it?

[russ]

Even though the manual didn't specify, I would still keep the rpm's from maxing out and vary the speed a little while cutting the first dozen or more holes. Good Luck.

[MudPuppy77]

At first I thought your posting was referring to someone breaking into the Strikemaster shop.

Anyway, I bought a new Mag at the beginning of the winter and had the same question. I talked to one of the SM techs at the ice show and he said that nothing special needs to be done. Just make sure you are following the gas/oil mix that is stated in the owners manual, which I believe is 40:1. Also like Russ said, keep the rpms low for a while. The tech told me the most important thing you can do is to let it idle and warm up for a few minutes before you start drilling.

[Ebiz]

Yeah, I was thinking I should have titled the post differently... Just wanted to make sure as I had heard that you should run a tank of gas through it before drilling holes

[DeeJ]

I bought the same auger and am still on my 1st gallon of gas - No break in according to SM themselves (I called before I ran mine).

Very pleased with performance so far. I think the next step will be Amsoil on tank 2-4, but it's cutting like butter so far. As MudPuppy said, utilize the warm-up minute as well. It's a good motor, let it do the work.

Anyway: No break in according to the manufacturer.

[Ebiz]

Sounds good, thanks for the info!

[GotALunker]

+1 on all the info here..