Strikemaster Auger

[Paul Waldowski]

Went out this morning and getting some of the Ice gear in shape and noticed quite a bit of oil underneath where my auger was. Could this have leaked out of where the gears are under the head?? Would this mean that the gasket is shot?

[joshb]

what color is the oil?.

if it is dark, chances are good it is just goo that has leaked out of the muffler, as the gas passes through the carb over a period of time.

if it is clearer or light brown it could be gear lube.

[Paul Waldowski]

Judging by the amount of oil, I would be very suprised if it had come out of the muffler, although it has drilled a ton of holes now that I think about it

[SLAYERFISH]

I had to take my strikemaster apart and they dont use oil in the gearbox-it is a dry clutch.

[joshb]

i was thinking that, i've never had the strikemaster apart, just my jiffy. my strikemaster has seen less than one full year.....and it leaks goo out the muffler when i leave the vent closed and the muffler faceing down..

[Surface Tension]

I don't think theres any oil in the gear case either.

If the oil was black it probably came from the muffler. You could also have a leaking gas cap, loose gas line or bad inlet valve. The gas that dripped on the floor would evaporate and leave the oil behind.