Eskimo Z51

[nwifisherman]

I just ordered an eskimo z51 8" because it was only $329 and looked nice and I have never had a power auger before.  Is there anything I should know about it before I do anything? What oil works best and what are common mistakes people make with it that causes problems? Any tips are appreciated.

[lefty2053]

I've had mine for 4 years now. First 2 years I had the 10" and last year I bought a used 8" for it and like it better. As for oil I have been using Either Pro mix from Lowes or Stihl Chainsaw oil. Most of the time it has been the stihl oil. 50:1.
When you prime it make sure you see gas all the way through the clear line beofre pulling the rope. Most of the time I never have to use the choke since I carry it in my Ford Explorer. If you use a truck you might need to. Mine starts on the first pull always.

[gso12]

I use the viper oil ..let it warm up a second an go ..I love mine i got the same one you ordered great machine

[Rebelss]

Easiest to just use the Viper oil and DON'T lean the mixture to 100:1 like a lot of folks do. To each his own, but that's just MHO. Use the non-oxy (no ethanol) gas if it's available to you; if you MUST use the Ethanol garbage, use Startron or the new Stabil in it.