Power Auger Trouble!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!

[Guest]

Hi,

I have a 10" Eskimo Power Auger. We run it right and according to the instructions, but it always seems hard to start, and it often quits right in the middle of drilling a hole. It is really annoying. Is this normal for them to do that? Why would they stop always when you are drilling. I don't push them too hard or anything, or go really fast. I think it's just a bad auger. HELP ME.

[Guest]

does it have the tecumseh motor on it

[MJR]

Clean the carburator

[Steve Foss]

If it stalls under a load (like when you're drilling) it could be a partially clogged fuel filter, if your model of motor has one (not familiar with the motor on Eskimos). Replace the filter, then run some carb/fuel system cleaner in the gas, as per the instructions written on the can. I also never run anything but premium gas in my two-stroke stuff. The combination of higher octane and detergents to keep the fuel system clean have meant I've not had a lick of trouble with my 5-year-old 3 hp Tecumseh on my Strikemaster.

You might also be stalling because your high-speed mixture isn't right. Some motors have separate fuel mixture adjustment screws for idle and high speeds. If your motor has them both and your manual tell you how to adjust them, I'd do that.

If you do these things and it continues to cause trouble, take it to a mechanic. Maybe it's something easy and cheap to fix, and if it's major, then you've spent just a little money to have the guy look at it and you'll know you need a new one.
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Steve ([email protected])

[This message has been edited by stfcatfish (edited 08-29-2002).]