Jiffy Auger adjustments

[MuskieJunkie]

Here's my situation. I have a 5 year old 3HP jiffy STX that runs great and usually will start on one or two pulls - I've never touched the carb on it, has newer spark plug and fresh gas.

The problem is that it takes a while to warm up to it's peak performance. If I start it, let it idle for 30 seconds and start cutting holes it only has about half power and won't break through the bottom of the ice without the clutch stopping it, then I have to pull back and feather it in.

It does this for about 8 holes, then it will start really ripping and goes through the bottom of the ice no problem.

Is there an adjustment I should make (richer maybe), or is it due for a carb cleaning or should i just leave well enough alone? Thanks.

[crothmeier]

Mine does the same thing. Once she goes though, look out!

The colder it is, the longer the "Warm-up" period for me.

[remington 300]

muskie junkie, ive got the same auger, sounds like your carb needs a little adjustment,do a search using search box on the left side of HSO pages, the one on the top of the page doesnt work as well, plenty of advise to be had, with a little adjustment it will be ripping threw ice like crazy,

mike,

[LMITOUT]

I had a similar issue with mine a few years back...would get stuck at the bottom of the hole and wouldn't break through unless I lifted it up and hit it again. If I recall I turned the High speed screw counterclockwise to allow more fuel when wide open. Do it in small increments (1/8th of a turn) and then drill a test hole. Mine didn't take much of an adjustment and it ran like a champ after that.

[LMITOUT]

Here is a recent thread about making carb adjustments:

Jiffy Carb Adjustments

[givetoget]

I have the same auger with the same problems.hope it helps mine. thanks guys.

[MuskieJunkie]

Perfect, thanks guys I'll give that a try