Used StrikeMaster Problems!!

[PSourasinth]

I am having issues with my Strikemaster, and am asking for help to dissect the problem. I have a StrikeMaster Mag 2000 Auger that's 8-10 years old. Has been working great till this past weekend. But anyway, it starts on the 1st or 2nd pull, but when I try to throttle it up, the auger portion of the ice auger does not spin and it does not throttle up, it just remainds idling. I've checked to see if the throttle cable was broke, but that remains intact.

Could anyone give me some advise and possibly tell me what's wrong and how it can be repaired on why it doesn't throttle up and why the auger doesn't engage/spin.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[BigWadeS]

sounds like the linkage might be the problem if it isn't engaging. If the auger is stalling or not increasing when ramping up might be as simple as a carb job

[PSourasinth]

I'm not an expert when it comes to small engines, but what would you recommend I do to fix this problem. When you say that the linkage might be the problem cause it's not engaging, what do you mean. After the auger starts, it isn't stalling, it just doesn't throttle up and the auger doesn't engage. Is this a simple fix? Others recommended that I spray some WD40 in and around the carb to see if it will loosen up what's clogged in the carb.

Thanks very much for your reply.

[mnhunter79]

I would recomend callin STRIKEMASTER, tell them exactly what its doing. I bet they will be able to walk you through the process over the phone. I just had a prob with mine. Called them up and told them what the problem was and they told me the only 2 possibilities what could be causing this. Ended up they were correct and had to buy a new auger shaft, old one got bent somehow. Now she cuts like a dream. Hope this helps.

[fishnowworknever]

I had a similar thing happen to me just last weekend. Check underneath the gas tank where the throttle cable attaches to the carb, there should be a small plate where that cable attaches. Does it move when you pull the throttle? Can you move that plate with your finger and does it rev up when you do so?

[PSourasinth]

Thanks for all your replies, have been very helpful. Will try repairing the auger when I get home tonight and let you know how it goes. Otherwise will have to give StrikeMaster a call to see if they can help me with the issue or try to walk me through the process.

[deadeye]

Another vote for linkage problems. I had that same problem, it may just be a spring that fell off.

[Rick G]

Could be your linkage is sticking from 2cycle gunk. It happens every few years. Try some wd40 on the moving parts and work them around a bit. Blow off excess wd with air hose or caned air ( the stuf you use on your keyboard) will do the trick. If its not that your throtle return spring came off.

[Sandmannd]

You got some good advice here. If you don't get it going, take it to strikemaster in Big Lake or D-Rock in New Brighton.

[Fredd]

I had this problem for the first time with my old lazer this year. I think that you will find the issue is the gunk from the muffler running onto the linkage. I tried laying mine down on the gas side of the auger (I have the offset crazy handles) and I think that is where my problems are from. I am able to reach under the tank and flutter the linkage when this happens. I wonder if the WD will also freeze up??? Might have to use de-icer/isopropyl to clean it up??

[PSourasinth]

Thanks for all the good advice. It was just what you have all indicated. The runoff from the muffler onto the linkage. I sprayed some WD40 into the area to lossen the gunk and then sprayed it off with an air hose to get rid of or discharge the gunk.

It works like new now.

Thanks again for all your good advices. They are very much appreciated.

PS

[choppermn27]

This happened to me also. There are 2 springs that control the idle, and if the spring isn't tight enough it won't engage the throttle. Mine worked fine inside, but get it into the cold and it would not throttle. I brought it to a small gas shop called Lehman's in Anoka, and they had it fixed in 2 days even though there was a 5 day wait on repairs. Best 45 bucks i've ever spent, the auger has never run this fast before. And ya i tried to clean the mechanism with Sea Foam and it didn't help in the cold, locked up twice on the ice GRRRR.

[trollingforeyes]

Try using Amsoil. Recommended mix is 100 to 1. No gunk running out of mufflers with this. Also cuts down on smoke and allows the engine to start easier and run cleaner.

[jwhjr]

Good to hear you got it fixed. I'll second the Amsoil suggestion. You'll need the Saber Professional that can be mixed as lean as 100:1.