Eskimo pyranha break down

[wharty]

So got a hand me down Eskimo pyranha . Runs great. Has Been great. Drilling holes and one hole was fine , next it wasn’t getting power to the shaft. Motor runs but blades aren’t turning with enough power to cut. Any ideas? This is my first power auger so don’t know much?

[Chris338378]

Is it bogging down at all?  How long was it sitting around before you got it?  What's the condition of the blades and center point?  It could be that the carb needs a good cleaning.  I don't know what you mean when you say the it's not turning with enough power cut, could you please explain this in more detail? 

[hardwater diehard]

Try some SeaFoam

Fill auger tank 1/4 w/proper oil/gas mix to that add Seafoam 2oz or more of SeaFoam ...mix ....run auger till warmed up varying the throttle speed ful to idle  ...then kill motor via the choke this will saturate the engine/fuel system .....let sit half hour repeat ...let sit over night ...should fix some of the woes .But start with the basics first ..good clean and gapped plug ..good clean air filter ..good clean gas tank ..

Should add location to your profile..may be a good shop nearby

[wharty]

So the auger starts up and the motor runs full throttle, it’s not bogging down or anything but the blades don’t turn or they turn verrry slowly when they do.

[Fisherman 1]

The clutch dogs in the gearcase may be burned up. 

[wharty]

So I got the thing apart and it looks like the clutch drum is worn. Going to try and replace the clutch shoes and drum. Can anyone tell me how to remove and replace the clutch shoes? I don’t know squat and figured I would ask if any body had suggestions beforre I started taking things apart. Thanks all

[hardwater diehard]

this video may shed some light ..little more of a search on YouTube might yield more/better results