Eskimo Shark Auger

[gadgetman]

Think it just the Mako's & Sharks that have the temperamental starting & not the Z line. I have the Z71 & it starts 1st pull, 2nd at the most.
By the way, it's prime with the choke DOWN. They don't prime properly with the choke in the up position, that's why a lot of people were having problems starting them.....choke in the wrong position while priming.

             I have a Z71 also and had difficulties starting it and until I figured this out. If the choke is closed when you prime it no fuel can get into the carb. It starts great now! 

[panfishboy]

             I have a Z71 also and had difficulties starting it and until I figured this out. If the choke is closed when you prime it no fuel can get into the carb. It starts great now! 

Haha, 1 person says make sure the choke is off, and now make sure its on.
Guess ill try both and see what works.

[Shack Man]

I was told to prime with choke off!! been doing it and it starts 1-2 pull everytime.

[panfishboy]

Im going crazy, I got it working, it cut great for 5 holes, then it starting slowly conking out and then just stopped.
It starts, but it just boggs.
I dont know what to do, If I take it back to Canadian Tire what will they do?

[MNTMAN12]

I have the Z51 for the past year and I have NEVER had a problem starting it till last Saturday when I took it out of the box of the truck. I figure it was way cold but I did get it started within a minute or two. I tried after a few hours with it outside and it started no problem.....very good machine!

[panfishboy]

Im pretty sure I just bought a bad one, ill need to get a new one for this weekend.

[GREEN-BACK-HUNTER]

Hey guys,
I got an Eskimo Shark power auger 51 cc from Candian Tire on sale for 349.99 and im just wondering if anyone has this auger and how its like?
I took it home, but it wouldnt start, so I guess ill check the plug and if its not that ill take it back.
Thanks,


PFB

PUT SOME MIX GAS IN TANK  MIGHT START

[panfishboy]

I did put mixed gas, 50:1, just like it asks for.

[40 Creek]

Take it back and get a new one!!

[Aarons66]

I've had my Eskimo mako 43cc for five years now and has worked amazing but I recently ran into the same problem you jus had with the spark plug spitting gas I wonder if a new plug would fix the problem because I know that they also come with Chinese plugs as well I have a Ngk in mine worked fine til now ..?

[Aarons66]

Spark plug was toast put in a new one this afternoon works like a champ still with no leaks anymore eskimo augers are very good I think as long as the operator knows how to use the machine properly.

[r.mazur]

Spark plug was toast put in a new one this afternoon works like a champ still with no leaks anymore eskimo augers are very good I think as long as the operator knows how to use the machine properly.

X2 !!! Got a z71 and cuts though the ice like a beast every time !