ratmn218 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 older auger made by eskimo i think,anyone still have owners manual or know what correct spark plug gap is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG DS Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 .035 is the plug gap. The old mag III was made by Osceola Power Equipment which eventually became part of Strikemaster. Great auger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratmn218 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 what spark plug is correct for that auger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG DS Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I'd have to look. I can't remember off the top of my head. There is an NGK plug that works awesome in these engines and will last twice as long as the champion counterpart. I'll have to get back to you with the part number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCLaker Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 How do you know when it is time to replace the spark plug in a power auger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickbass Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Anyone know where to find a parts list for this auger, specifically how the carb throttle assembly goes back together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that_guy Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Anyone know where to find a parts list for this auger, specifically how the carb throttle assembly goes back together? Call Strikemaster and ask to speak to a service technician. They are wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad B Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 this is a strikemaster auger. it should have a tecumseh engine. email me at shadluckace at yahoo dot com. I have a pdf file of the service manual for this engine. they only used the 2 hp tecumsehs on their auger back then until they came out with the three horse. the other option would be to do a web search for tecumseh engines. there should be a code on the side of the block. this will tell you when the engine (thus the auger) was manufactured. it should start with the letters TC (atleast the manual shows this). Bassassin email at the above email address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad B Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 also forgot for a copy of the owners manual go to the strikemaster HSOforum and click on customer support or service. once there click on the section for owners manual. then click on the one for the mag 2000. the mag 2000 and mag III are the same auger they just changed the name of them. I have a mag III plus from 1991 and it still runs great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye2316 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I was searching online and found this thread, I found out some new stuff about the auger, thanks. My grandpa has 2 of these he bought new 22 years ago. They still run great. One had the carb rebuilt but that was because of lack of maintenance. Where can I buy a replacement blade for this auger, it has the old chipper blade on it, and it still has the original edge, it is just now starting to cut slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Most chipper blades can be sharpened easily on a wet stone. Be sure to you touch up the center point too. Often forgotten, the center point is critical to feed the main blade properly. A file will do it on the center point. Try to keep the angle true, keep the file flat to the surface of the center point.I use a black marker to black out the face of the main blade cutting surface...then lay the top edge face down on the wet stone..keeping the angle flat and with a circular motion hone the edge true. Once all the black from the marker is gone, it's good to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsmi Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm still using one of these old guys also. Can't see spending money on a new one while this one runs and cuts just fine, although not as fast.Blades can be found at any outlet that sells Strikemaster items. I had one in my hand at FF the other day. It's the same blade that is used on the Mag2000's.Good point Ed. A guy would really need to be trying in order to destroy a chipper blade. I usually just touch mine up every fall. The black marker trick works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye2316 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 My Grandpa had his buddy sharpen one of the augers, he sharpened the blade on both sides, and the angle is way off. It bounces now when cutting, so I was going to have the blade sharpened elsewhere and if this doesn't work then I would have to buy a new blade.He also sharpened the center point, I dont see how he could possibly screw that up also but I will closely compare it to the other auger. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearNoFish Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 My 1996 manual states Champion plug CJ-6Y with .030 gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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