Ice Auger starter cord

[Marmaluke]

Due to the repeated yanking of trying to get a hard-starting auger started, the starter cord ended up breaking on me. I did a search on here, and didn't come up with anything that would help me. I was wondering if anyone knows where to go to get the starter cord for an ice auger replaced in the twin cities? Or, how hard it is to do it by yourself. Thanks in advance.

[gunflint]

Marmaluke,

Welcome, I've never replaced the pull rope on an auger but I have on many chainsaws, lawnmowers, weed whips,etc. It's not that difficult. You can get a replacement cord at most hardware stores. However you may want to find out why it's starting so hard. Good Luck

[TV BOY]

I had mine replaced earlier this winter at our local power equipment dealer. Just make sure it is not under warenty -because if they open it up it voids the warranty.

[Moose-Hunter]

Howdy Marmaluke...

Welcome to Fishing Minnesota!!!

To replace a starter cord is really not that complicated. I've never had to fix an auger, but my chainsaw like to pop them on a regular basis. When I first made this repair, I just "cracked her open", and had at it. It is a fairly simple procedure.

If you don't wish to tackle the problem on your own, my guess is that any small engine repair shop would be able to help you out. And seeing that it's a "hard starter", it may be time for a little tune up as well.

Good luck...

[Bryon]

Try D Rock Center in New Brighton. I have a Strikemaster and they replaced mine a couple of weeks ago. I don't know what kind of auger you have, but I think they would work on it or have the cord for you. My recoil spring popped out also, so I had to replace that.

[McGurk]

I agree, not too tough to try yourself. Just watch the spring and keep some type of pressure on the cord wheel so it doesn't get away from you when winding tension. I've used clamps or vice grips for an extra hand.

Off but on topic: I've heard of a lot of people ripping their recoil cord off this year. Is is just me noticing, or are they putting shorter lengths or weaker cord on these augers, or are people pulling out more cord than they have to and yank on the knot?

[Dave]

I see some acting like they're try to start a 50hp outboard. I think that may be part of the problem.