how many do it right?

[stumper1300]

How many of you actually warm up your auger before you rev the heck out of it?2 stroke engines need to be warmed up to prevent piston and cylinder damage.A good way to check if its ready is to feel the exhaust,when the exhaust is warm its ready to go.It blows my mind how many guys show up and start drilling full throttle the second it starts up.watched a guy lock up his new strikemaster the other day,he was ticked that a new auger would do that.I explained that not only was it not broke in,which made the clearences even closer,but he had "cold siezed "it cuz it wasnt warmed up.he said he never warmed up his other augers and they always lasted a couple years before he had to buy a new one,lol.my neigbors auger is at least 30 years old and still runs like new,never been apart.always warmed it up first.sorry so long but this really iritates me when i see guy do this.


stump

[nepa old man]

I run mine for about 15 secs, then start poppin.

[Mongo]

Before leaving the house in the morning I run it and warm it up, also when out on the ice I let it run for 2-3 mins. before drilling.

[icebigboy]

i have my auger for about 20 years and never wait to drill holes.fish can't wait.never had problem with my engine.at -20 it take long to warm up.
don't be irritate by the other auger cause they'll paid.

[TGF]

I'm with Mongo: 2-3 mins.

[reelmaster]

Cold siezures are the worst. I learned my lesson from racing motocross bikes. Those motors are similar and all 2 stroke motoos need to be warmed up before you put a load on the motor. You will only have more headaches in the future.

[toothfish]

  I sell and service outdoor power equipment. How long it takes to bring piston and cylinder up to temp. depends on outside temps. After all it is an air cooled engine. An older engine has more clearance worn in to it. The type of oil can have a factor too.

[stumper1300]

Thats why as a rule, i always wait till the exhaust feels warm.before drilling.

stump

[Cook078]

Not only that, I have seen more guys this year, drill, drill, drill, drill........like 5 minutes to get through 12 inches of ice....think maybe time for some new blades???

Mike

[Cargo]

I warm it up on the first hole! I just go easy on the first one.

[TroutFishingBear]

I let it run for 10-20 seconds, then rev it a couple times, then I'm smokin' through the ice 8)

[MikeThePike]

I usually wait about 10-15 seconds before I start drilling. I'll start it up & just hit the gas lightly while keeping the blade above the ice. Will start drilling once it will rev w/o sounding like its going to stall.

[billditrite]

im with you mike once it runs smooth its ready!! 2 hp tecumseh engine 18 yrs old rode hard and put away wet!!still fires right up!

[JigAwhopper]

I let mine warm up for about a minute, two max then start drilling.  No different than a truck or a car.  You would not turn the key, put it in gear and peel rubber right away.  Kill that engine in no time.

[bib brother]

if the ice is thick i might stretch or do a few jumping jacks, but usually i just lean and crank

[IceTroll]

I have never warmed my Jiffy longer than about 20 seconds before I start cutting. She is ten years old and still runs like a raped ape. I take the blade off once in a while and run a Lansky wet stone over it and its the only maintanance I have ever done.

IceTroll

[Waubay Fisher]

I always warm my Jiffy 8" Stealth up b/f using it.  Especially if it's been outside overnight during a fishing trip... Usually 30sec to a minute or so and she's ready to rock and roll...

I've definately noticed that it runs better and cuts a lot more efficiently when I've warmed it up.  If I don't - it sometimes gets boggy or wants to kill.  I might need to make a few adjustments too though, to get it 'tweaked' out good.  All in all - it's my first auger and I'm extremely pleased w/ how it runs....

[C.C.]

I'm hearin ya Big Brother, I pulled a groin mustle by not warming up first so now I run to my spot and start crankin
        Jim

[toothfish]

Big Brother, If you would keep your auger in the cab under the heater you could jump out and start drilling.

[k9 guy]

I'm hearin ya Big Brother, I pulled a groin mustle by not warming up first so now I run to my spot and start crankin
 Jim
LOL very funn ;Dy

[Basshuntah]

Seems like warming the engine before it drills you a bunch of holes is a good idea, with figid temps and thick ice that motor with be workin' hard, why not let her blood pumpin' for a minute, don't hurt much. treat her with the respect and all your holes will be done right for years to come. 

[archbishop]

my wife has always told me i need to warm the engine before drilling but i prefer to just drill away the have a smoke       wait are we still talking about fishing

[ice fishNH]

my wife has always told me i need to warm the engine before drilling but i prefer to just drill away the have a smoke       wait are we still talking about fishing

Just make sure you mark your hole when you are done drilling!!  Got to hate them damn hole stealers. 

[WARRIOR_ON_ICE]

I run mine for about 15 secs, then start poppin.

I warm up my biceps, pectorals and deltoids by carrying my equipment out to the fishing spot, then can drill holes with my MORA without worrying that I will " blow a gasket "