need parts for an old auger

[hedder]

Good day! brand new as of today to this site. thanks to the smarter people than i who get these sites up and rolling for all to enjoy!

i just got into the ice-fishing gig and bought a used package yesterday including portable house, flasher, auger, rods, etc.

the auger is an older 49cc Magnum III plus. it runs good, but i think it could use a little TLC to make it run better. leaks gas a bit from the hose where attaches to the gas tank, and probably needs a new air filter.

seen as i am new and would like to get on this maintenance ASAP, does anyone know where i can go to get parts for this auger?

thanks much!

[CAMAN]

The Magnum III was made by Strikemaster, I would check with them first.

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Welcome to HSO!

The gas line etc. are easy fixs that you can do. Just go to any boat or other repair shop or F.F. and get a new piece of plastic hose and a new spark plug.

Take the sponge type filter out of the air cleaner, wash it in warm,soapy water, squeeze it as dry as possible, let it dry overnight and re-install.

You may also need to replace the blades on the auger if they are dull.

Or you can take it to a dealer if that is the way you want to go.

Cliff

[Brad B]

I have this same auger. mine is a 1991 model. Strike master in Biglake, MN is the one that made this auger. they offer a tune up service right at the factory/shop. they get $80.00 for the tune up. they replace the spark plug, put in a new carb kit, & check for other worn or broken parts. sometimes they will replace certain part without charging you. when I had mine in I asked how much a new gas cap would be the went in back and just gave me one. very good customer service. parts for this auger are still come since they used the standard 2HP Tecumseh (many of them out there). if additional parts are needed they will contact you to get your approval before doing any additional work. you could also take it to one of their authorized service centers listed on their HSOforum if Big lake is to far for you.

email me and I can send you a copy of the service manual for this motor. see signature line for email address

[hedder]

Brad, Cliff & Caman,

thanks alot for the feedback and recommendations. i think i have a good idea of what to do and where to go now to get this done before the ice is thick enough.

thanks for your time..much appreciated!

[broman]

D-Rock in New Brighton. They can also help you out.

[not_nuf_time]

Welcome Hedder to the site, you'll get plenty of help here. I can't believe you called the 49 cc auger old, now I may have to step up and get a new one. Anyway, as far as the hose leak at the tank, just replace the hose it will get a new snug fit and be leak free for a couple more years.

[hedder]

not_nuf,

no insult intended...just compared to the spit-shined, brightly-colored new ones fitted with the beer can-holders and MP3 player-jacks i saw at thorne bros the other day, mine looks like she's been ridden hard, but still wants to hang with me...

regardless, it's my style...older like im gettin but still wants to go.

thats why i chose my motto at the end of my posts.

thanks for the welcome!

take care!