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Title: Eskimo F1 Rocket
Post by: ac338 on Jan 27, 2019, 08:25 PM

I just picked up and broke in my new Eskimo F1 Rocket 8" auger today and had a few questions. The manual doesnt mention a half choke position and between run and choke is a bump to divide the two, do you leave in full choke during warmup or move it onto the bump? Also is it normal to leak a small amount of gas around the cap while running? Thank you.

Title: Re: Eskimo F1 Rocket
Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 27, 2019, 09:47 PM

If you leave it in full choke too long it'll stall out the motor.  I'd leave it in full choke for a few seconds then move to half choke.  If it starts to stall out on half choke move it back to full choke.

Title: Re: Eskimo F1 Rocket
Post by: ac338 on Jan 27, 2019, 10:03 PM

Thank you Chris. I was just thrown off with where the half choke position was since its basically just a bump between run and choke.

Title: Re: Eskimo F1 Rocket
Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 30, 2019, 06:57 PM

Glad I could help you out Pal.

Title: Re: Eskimo F1 Rocket
Post by: Coachkwj on Feb 10, 2019, 08:20 PM

One thing to remember. Put choke in run position when priming. Once you get it figured out you'll love it.
Light weight and cuts like butter. Got mine for a steal last year and after solving a plugged gas cap issue it runs like a top. One of the best investments I've made.

Title: Re: Eskimo F1 Rocket
Post by: ac338 on Feb 12, 2019, 04:05 PM

Thanks for the advice. It definitely cuts fast and is ALOT lighter than my one armed bandit.