Ice Auger, where to get it fixed?

[SupaMan]

Hey guys,

Does anyone know where to get an ice auger fixed at in the Metro area? My ice auger won't seem to start on me...

[Zzapp]

Does the StrikeMaster factory in Big Lake (US 10 north of Elk River) work on any brand, or only their models? That's stretching the definition of "metro" a bit, tho

TJ

[kslipsinker]

What part of the metro are you in? I know of some places in the south metro.

[markzeke]

I got my strikemaster serviced at scheels and they tuned it up and it seemed to run great. But when I got on the ice, it had no torque. I called strikemaster and they said that most places tune them up, but they don't do the required torque test. It cost a little bit with shipping, but when you get on the ice and your auger doesn't work, it's a very small price to pay.

[toolgarage]

D-Rock center in New Brighton does a great job with ice augers. Bought mine there a couple years ago, and they have many spare parts and replacement augers. Don't be fooled when you drive into the place and see what looks like a landscaping business - I think that's their summer job - They supply the augers for many of the ice tournaments in the metro area. [Note from admin: Please read forum policy before posting again. Thank you.]

[Valv]

Lonsdale Lawn & Sports does a great job and it's pretty fast but it's south of Metro.

[jiffypop]

Don't know if you've tried anything yet, but a little shot of seafoam in the gas tank, a new spark plug, clean the air filter (if equipped) and try it again. I don't know what the shops do for a tune-up, but that pretty much covers everything except carb adjustments.

[SupaMan]

Thanks guys!

[BoxMN]

Try a couple drops of oil in the cyclinder - just take the spark plug out and drop it in (any kind, 2 stroke is fine) and it might give you the compresion you need. This little trick does wonders on anything at all.

[knoppers]

strikemaster does do repairs at the shop in big lake.