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Hey everybody.Finally got my Eskimo Z51! Just waiting to unbox it and check it out. I would like to get it out on the ice tomorrow hopefully.The only issue is: I don't know if the auger comes with oil, and if not, I know that no place around here sells the viper 2-cycle that Eskimo recommends.My question is: do you guys know if the auger comes with a package of oil? Is the viper 2-cycle all you guys run in them? What about amsoil or a similar brand.This is my first power auger, so I don't want to screw it up or voiD the warranty or something. But I would really like to get it out on the ice soon!
Well! I got the auger, got it all gassed up with non-Oxy gas and valvoline 2 cycle at 50:1.Took a little longer to get fired up, but that's to be expected as it's -5 degrees actual temperature right now. Unfortunately, I could not wait until tomorrow to fire it up, so I drove to the nearest lake.I fired her up (started much faster at the lake) and let her run for about a minute before cutting a hole. She tears Into the ice for the first 10"s or so, but then kind of bogs down a bit towards the end of the hole. I notice that if I lift the auger to clear some chips out of the hole that she would start cutting good again. Is this typical for a Shark Z51? If so, it's no issue, I'm just curious. Could it be that since she is new she needs to be broken in more before she cuts perfectly?Anyways, you can tell it's a quality product by just looking at it! Can't wait to spend some quality time with her tomorrow!
Yes that's typical for any auger. I found that if its thick ice I'll some times pull up the auger to clean out the hole and it helps it not to bog down. AND always drill straight and never leave it standing up in the ice
Choke slip by chance? My mako 43cc went through 28" brand new and never slowed down.
Hmmmm. No, I don't think so. Does the gas cap need to be vented or something?
Read your manual. The clutch takes a while to break in and grab fully. That's normal. A short break in period running it for a bit, slowly advancing RPM's, would have helped a lot, too. Oh, and your cap is vented.
Some pics on this older thread...the beveled part should be down, facing the ice.http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=254847.msg2716586#msg2716586
Does anyone know where online to buy a replacement gas cap for the S33 stingray auger cheaper than the ridiculous eskimo prices? I have searched and seems like they all are selling for around 14.99. I checked some local outdoor equipment stores and they have none that fit.Thanks in advance.
Thoughts on a barracuda plus. Are they still being made? Are they a good model? I found one on craigslist that is still in the box, if they quit making them, when did they stop? Any advantages/disadvantages over another model. Seller claims to have pd 425. Does that seem high or are they that much new?tia
Are you over priming it? I push the primer one or two times at best and never use the choke. If it is real cold out I will use the choke. Last time out -4 and needed the choke.