Jiffy Pro Power auger question

[Jiggin in Michigan]

I have a 2hp 8 inch and my questions is this...Is it normal for the gear box to slip?  After a few holes of it slipping it seems to "warm up" and drill a bit better.  Is there anything I can do like a different gear lube or anything?  Thanks.  Just wanting to tune my gear.  Maybe that will make the ice get here!

[KissMyBassNH]

are you sure its the gearsbox slipping? some jiffy's do have a grease fitting on the bottom of the motor off to one side near where you connect the auger shaft (if it has one)

[dkfry]

The clutch is probably slipping. The shoes probably got glazed over.

[Jiggin in Michigan]

If they are glazed over can I fix it myself?

[Drifter_016]

If they are glazed over can I fix it myself?

Yes, if you have some mechanical ability.
You will need to disassemble the cltch and give the clutch friction surfaces a light sanding with some 60-80 grit sandpaper to break the glaze and restore proper operation.

[Jiggin in Michigan]

What would make it glaze over to begin with?

[Drifter_016]

Slipping will cause it to glaze over and slipping can be caused by water/moisture or oil.grease on the clutch. It's possible there could be a leaking seal somewhere or some snow/frost/water got in somehow.

[mattstark44]

I have the the same auger, I think Jiffy has them slip for a reason.  Mine does the same thing, I would call Jiffy and ask them.  Post what you hear, I have wondered about this myself.

[KissMyBassNH]

how old are your jiffy's?

[mattstark44]

I bought mine new last year so 2008-2009

[thefinlessbrown2]

when you guys say they are slipping are you talking about it binding in a hole when your breaking through ?because they are supposed to..every jiffy i have ever seen binds at the bottom ..back off and restart..i beleive it is made to do this to protect you and the machine  

[mattstark44]

I will call Jiffy today, I think they have a clutch that is suppose to slip so it doesn't damage the engine?  I'll post what I hear shortly.

[mattstark44]

I just spoke with Jiffy, there is a clutch that will slip if it is straining the engine too much.  He told me if the are new they have to be broke in, I have drilled about 50 holes with mine.  He said to remove the quick disconnect and set the head on a bucket, then with it running wire the throttle about 3/4 of the way and let it run for about 15 minutes, let it completely cool and do it again.  This will help the engine break in and will not harm it.

[Jiggin in Michigan]

Mine is pretty new also and I thank you for talking w/Jiffy.  I am going to run it like you said on the bucket.  It makes sense the they do it on purpose.  Thanks a bunch for the info guys.  Tom