StrikeMaster Magnum Power Auger Decompression Button

[robert aldrich]

i just got the StrikeMaster Magnum Power Auger and saw that it had a Decompression Button. i looked at the manual. just wanted to get more information about the Decompression Button.

[Brad B]

go to strikemaster HSOforum and check out their videos. there is one on the starting of the unit and the use of the decompression button. also check around on you tube.

[eurolarva]

I have had my strikemaster for 5 years now and never use it. Just choke it and engage the throttle while pulling on the chord. It usually fires in a couple of pulls if above zero. If below zero it might take 10 pulls to fire. Once it starts going feather the choke and the throttle till it is running a couple of minutes. Best trick I have found is using Amsoil Sabre oil. I mix about 85 to 1 and very seldom have problems with my auger

[leech~~]

When I first got mine I used it a few times and then said sc@w it and just start the thing without using it. That small of a motor really doesn't need one!

[hamms-scooter]

I push it every time I pull the rope. Doesn't take many pulls when running amsoil sabre about 80:1 rato. I recommend getting this oil.

[ditchpickle6996]

i also use it. works well.

[BRULEDRIFTER]

Makes pulling the cord much easier and I'd think it's easier on the engine when you use it. I use it every time, and make a point to let friends who use my auger to push it, too.

[hotrod1]

I was told from Strikemaster to leave the switch in the "on" position and start the auger with the compression button pushed in. Then shut the auger off by pushing the compression button in. He said it is easier on the engine. I have the 3 hp Solo.

[robert aldrich]

thats cool will remember

[sunniewally]

using the decompression button is also cuts the chance of the starting rope breaking which can be a problem on those. and the amsoil oil is the best!!!

[chad austin]

using the decompression button is also cuts the chance of the starting rope breaking which can be a problem on those. and the amsoil oil is the best!!!

And the recoil housing! Just all around easier on the auger.

[Iambjm]

If I don't use the decompression switch I darn near tear my arm out of the socket trying to start it, could that be because I am old and weak? I also use Amsoil and I love it, way less smoking. I use it in all my two cycle engines and use the outboard oil in the boat too.

[robert aldrich]

thanks for the information

[Hoffer]

Totally agree with lambjm

If I dont press in that little yellow button every time I pull the rope - I can barely get the rope to pull out. Im not a small guy - and I would tear a rotator cuff if I would try to pull the rope more than a few times without pushing that button in!!

[JEK]

If you can turn this motor over with out pushing the decompression button,something is wrong with your unit. I can NOT pull this starter rope with out pushing the dec. button. It will NOT turn over. You learn real fast to push this button every time before you pull the starter rope. Jerry

[dan z]

use it everytime when starting it cold! Been using ever since I bought it 4-5 years ago

[minnbowhunter]

If you can turn this motor over with out pushing the decompression button,something is wrong with your unit. I can NOT pull this starter rope with out pushing the dec. button. It will NOT turn over. You learn real fast to push this button every time before you pull the starter rope. Jerry

What he said /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\

[CaptainMusky]

Wow, I generally use the decompression button, but sometimes forget. Guess since I can pull it over there must be something wrong. Huh? What did he say?

Using it is easier on parts but if you cannot pull it over when not using it there is something wrong. WITH YOUR BICEPS!

[fishersofmen]

Totally agree with lambjm

If I dont press in that little yellow button every time I pull the rope - I can barely get the rope to pull out. Im not a small guy - and I would tear a rotator cuff if I would try to pull the rope more than a few times without pushing that button in!!

Time to hit the gym cowboy.

[fishersofmen]

If you can turn this motor over with out pushing the decompression button,something is wrong with your unit. I can NOT pull this starter rope with out pushing the dec. button. It will NOT turn over. You learn real fast to push this button every time before you pull the starter rope. Jerry

Ummm, Rediculas.

[JimmyJames]

Wow, I generally use the decompression button, but sometimes forget. Guess since I can pull it over there must be something wrong. Huh? What did he say?

Using it is easier on parts but if you cannot pull it over when not using it there is something wrong. WITH YOUR BICEPS!

That's good stuff!

[Hoffer]

Hmmm...not sure what these last few posts have had to do with the original posters questions - but oh well. Yes, I guess I need to hit the Gym. The original poster simply asked about the Decompression button. I am not a mechanic but I believe its there to help relieve stress on the starter rope. Whether or not you need to go to the gym more, pulling the starter rope with the button in is simply easier than starting it with the button out - so I imagine its there for for a specific purpose. I guess I would just rather use it than risk standing on the ice with a broken starter rope in my hand.

[fisherman-andy]

[NoWiser]

I know it is probably going to cost me a recoil rope someday, but I don't have the patience to dink around pushing the decompression button on my Lazer Pro every single time I pull the rope. I usually use it to shut down the auger, so it's pushed in for the first pull, but after that I don't think I've ever used it before.

[fishersofmen]

Hoffer just a little sarcasm. But seriously I don't really notice much of a difference when I push the button in so I don't bother with it. Not too worried about the recoil rope, could be a bit harder on it but I think it can handle it.