StrikeMaster broke!!!! Help!!!!

[KrappieKilla]

Last night I was drilling (blades are dull more then likely) and my auger was doing the stop at the bottom of the hole thing. It did it for a few holes and I just pushed through it, but on this hole something broke.

Auger motor runs just fine and revs, it just doesn't turn the auger. I first thought shear pin but wasn't sure if strike masters have a shear pin besides the bolt that attaches the auger to the motor head unit.

I have heard it could be clutch springs, or that I ruined my clutch.

It is a old (15 years maybe) Mag2000 engine unit with a lazer auger on it.

I know there is no warranty on it, but probally will end up calling strike master, would like to fix it myself though.

Let me know your thoughts, thanks

[Fisherman45]

yep sounds like the pinon gear has worn to the point the main gear don't turn it any longer.

[FutbolGuru]

I bought a new mag 2000 last year... drilled about 100 holes before the same thing happended to me. Tranny stripped out... bummer. At least you got 15 yrs out of yours.

[KrappieKilla]

yep sounds like the pinon gear has worn to the point the main gear don't turn it any longer.

Yeah that sounds right, where would you suggest I could find a new pinon gear?

And any tips on taking my auger apart, I never have before. thanks again

[Hardyboy]

Drock in new brighton

[Gordie]

You can always run up to StrikeMaster in Big Lake also.

[UncleKes]

If you are in Roseville, call D-Rock in New Brighton. They did a really good job on my 10 inch Lazer 5 year old (sharpening blades and fixing the clutch) after I hit s chunk of chain frozen into the ice last year and the price was reasonable too. Also, they will tell you if it is worth fixing.

[UncleKes]

If you are in Roseville, call D-Rock in New Brighton. They did a really good job on my 10 inch Lazer 5 year old (sharpening blades and fixing the clutch) after I hit s chunk of chain frozen into the ice last year and the price was reasonable too. Also, they will tell you if it is worth fixing.

[KrappieKilla]

Took it apart last night. You guys are right, it was the pinion gear. It was completely stripped. I cleaned out the shavings and will call D rock this morning as I have found the part on their site that I need. Just have to find out cost and availability.

Thanks again everyone.

[Thermos]

KrappieKilla,

Same thing happened to mine. I took it to strikemaster in Big Lake. The repair was only $30. They said the root cause was due to low RPM's because of a dirty carburater. The clutch doesn't engage correctly if the RPM's are too low, so I went with the tune up they recommended. Total came to $115. I'm glad I did it too, because this auger runs better and drills faster now than it ever has! IMO.....take it to SM.....the service was fabulous and came with a 45 day warranty.

[KrappieKilla]

KrappieKilla,

Same thing happened to mine. I took it to strikemaster in Big Lake. The repair was only $30. They said the root cause was due to low RPM's because of a dirty carburater. The clutch doesn't engage correctly if the RPM's are too low, so I went with the tune up they recommended. Total came to $115. I'm glad I did it too, because this auger runs better and drills faster now than it ever has! IMO.....take it to SM.....the service was fabulous and came with a 45 day warranty.

thanks for the advice, I called D rock and the part from them is $35, so similar price, I cleaned the carb two years ago so I am pretty sure its just the dull blades I got new ones at fleet farm and once I put the pinion gear back in I should be ready to rip!

Hope this thread can help someone in the future!

[fsnrod]

D Rock sells blades also.