Strikemaster Lazer mag cutting problems.

[Mnfisher]

I just put on new blades. Old blades weren't that old either. Still doesn't cut good at all. They are the right blades, purchased from F....F.... just recently. Oh, I can get thru but takes awhile. I'm not a great mechanical detective but it sure looks like they are installed correctly. It is 13 years old. How about the auger shaft? Could that be the problem? Any suggestions? Thanks!!

[BartmanMN]

sounds like you need the pitch adjusted. Contact D-rock to see if they can make that adjustment for you.

[fishing tech]

Lazor blades or chipper? My guess would be the pitch is wrong. I had one that the blades kept snapping off after drilling a few hole. The pblade angle was off and after setting it 2 times they gave me a new shaft.

[jwhjr]

Another vote for the pitch needing adjustment

[Mnfisher]

Thanks....I'll have to check into that. It has lazer blades.

[Mnfisher]

I just received a response from Strikemaster. They said the blade mounting carriage may be bent and I can send it to them and they will check the pitch. Minimum cost is $20 or I can choose to buy a new shaft for $129 - $199. I have spent money on a new carb and then more for an adjustment. I should have bought a new one! Anyone wanna buy a 13 year old Lazer Mag in need of some work?

[Eric Wettschreck]

Get the pitch fixed and you're good to go. Auger pitch is not uncommon considering the abuse an auger will take over the course of it's life. Especially if you push down while drilling.

The Strikemaster mags are tried and true. 13 years old and some carb work is normal for any small engine. I don't want to sound like a Strikemaster salesman but there there are a whole lotta them out there older than yours. If it were me, I'd keep old faithful, fix the auger pitch, and use it for another 13 years.

[BLACKJACK]

I'm with Eric, fix your Strikemaster. I own Strikemaster lazer mag that about the same generation as yours, about 15 years old, it starts on the third pull every time, have never had it into the shop for engine work, still cuts great on the original blades. Its been a great auger for me.

[fsnrod]

If you can try out a different auger on it then you pin point the problem. Is the center point in good shape.

[hitthebricks]

The lazer has no center point.

My 20 year old lazers engine blew this year, put the auger on my dads 30+ Strikemaster Mag, still cuts like a champ.

HTB

[fsnrod]

The lazer has no center point.

My 20 year old lazers engine blew this year, put the auger on my dads 30+ Strikemaster Mag, still cuts like a champ.What do you mean the lazer mag has no center point it most certainly does and you can replace it.

HTB

[hitthebricks]

Sorry bad post! The Lazer doesn't have a center point but does have two cutting blades and the Stike Master does have a center but one blade. I swapped the augers and have a new Strike Master auger available for a modest donation to my father.