StrikeMaster Lazer Xpress

[swa]

I looked at a used one today and when I pressed the throttle, the speed kept going up and down, rather than running wide open. The guy selling it said that was normal when there is no load on the engine. There is some kind of a governor on it to prevent damage.

That explanation seems plausible, but I have never seen an auger that did this. The guys that I fish with all have older ones.

Can someone tell me, is this expected behavior?

Thanks

[BartmanMN]

That is not normal. It should just run WOT when you push it down.

[FISHINGURU]

sounds like a dirty carb to me.

[swa]

Not liking that the guy was trying tell me it was normal. Thanks for the input.

[MJBaldwin]

I just bought a used one of these last year mine doesn't do it that I always treat her with a little sea foam to make sure the carb is cleaned but I love the auger no complaints except the guy I bought it from said the blades were very sharp needless to say go to drill my first hole and took me about ten mins to punch through went to town bought some new blAdes and great ever sence

[RoldGold]

I just bought a used one. Blades looked sharp, felt sharp, took it to Strikemaster to have them check it, not sharp for cutting ice. They explained it as the blades have 2 bevels to them, and they really can't be resharpened properly. They don't even sharpen them, they just scrap metal them and put on new ones. Also, if you live near Big Lake, and have questions on a unit, I would recommend stopping in and talking to the guys at Strikemaster. They spent about 10-15 minutes talking to me about the one I just bought, very helpful.

[Gus]

yeah, not normal.

But if you bought it... I wouldn't worry much. Get a carb kit, clean, install, drill holes and be happy.