How long do you let your auger warm up?

[hondarider550]

I would say that I try to let it warm up 1 - 2 minutes but I usually am too anxious to get started so it usualy ends up only being a minute or sometimes less... It depends on how the motor is sounding. If it sounds like it is warm enough I run it...

Probably not long enough...

[bustin lips]

if i don't hit the throttle on my 3hp lazer it'll die so i guess i don't let it warm up.

[Tyler23]

i let it run for a few minutes atleast untill it starts to get warm. its not good just to start it up and let her rip. i try to take a best care of my things as possible so i usually take extra steps to keep my stuff looking and working well.

[ICE_KING]

I usually wait until i can feel a substantial amount of heat on the muffler(by touch). Usually ends up being around a minute on first start, then probably less than 20 seconds after shes popped some holes. As previously stated best to let her warm to take good care of your equipment and it will take care of you!

[berke99]

You guys that warm your auger up 2-5 minutes and do other things while it's running- what do you do with the auger? Lay it down, or lean it against something????

[cold one sd]

Lay it down.

[BK19]

a couple of seconds and let-r-buck

[maros91]

About 30 seconds and she is ready to go.

[Eskimoman]

Once the rope is recoiled back in I start rippin.

[smeese]

I let it warm up for 30 seconds to a minute and a half depending on temp. It is a Jiffy 3 HP

[Flakeoutdoorsguy]

Warm it up till it dont bog out then let her rip!

[Sonicrunch]

if i don't hit the throttle on my 3hp lazer it'll die so i guess i don't let it warm up.

lol, yeah, I think I'm going to just remove my throttle plate. Wide open or off, there is no third speed.

[Tyler23]

just lean it on the tail gate or 4wheeler. anything doesnt matter as long as it doesnt fall over.

[B-man715]

My lazer 224 needs a minute or two, but my 2.5 hp shark is rippin in no time!!

[Woody61]

Warm it up till it dont bog out then let her rip!

I do this also,as soon as she idles smooth I let her go or if I'm in a hurry I run the revs up just under the clutch engaging for about 20 secs then go.The most important thing is not to stress/load up the piston and cylinder until it warms up a bit.

[walleyeaddict]

My lazer 224 i run about 5 seconds, leave her on three quarter choke for the first hole and that is it. AMSOIL baby!!!

[Bigslugger]

I let mine idle till its good and ready.

It seems to be different for me everytime.

AMSOIL here also 60:1 in the Jiffy Model 30

[OldBear]

About 1 minute so it doesn't bog down and I think it better for the motor not to rush it when its really cold.

[jigginjim]

Fire it up, at half choke I'll start cutting, but real easy. I can tell whae the auger is ready to really get going. Then it time to start making the lake look like swiss cheese.

[fishandshroom]

Pull the cord and give er

[slender]

Strikemaster ultra mag, two years old... I let her warm up about 15 sec or so. Runs like it hates the Ice.

LOL.

My strikemaster acts the same.

[perch_destroyer]

I just bought a Mag 2000 SM. Manufacturer recommends 1-2 mins and shutting it down in-between holes. I've heard the rave about amsoil "saber". I'm trying to jump on that wagon, however cannot find any in Fargo/Moorhead area. I got a friend who goes to the Duluth area who is gonna smuggle me some in real soon.

[croixflats]

Start it set it down look at gps to see where to drill get vex ready then drill.

[Mainehazmt]

0 warm up not needed on the icegator!

[dan z]

You guys that warm your auger up 2-5 minutes and do other things while it's running- what do you do with the auger? Lay it down, or lean it against something????

I just lay mine down, If I had a rack(vertical) I would put it on thier. hmmm you just made me think of an idea....