Auger Problems!!

[Hawken]

Tried to get the auger started but no luck. Mixed up new gas even put sea foam and stabil in it too. Pulled away no luck. I might have had the toggle switch on off though their is a small pointed arrow not sure if that needs to be pointed on the on side or the back of the switch.
I can't remember from last year. Tried starting on both sides though. I put some oil and sea foam behind the spark plug before I stored it too. I emptied the gas and ran until it died before I stored it too. The spark plug is only a season old I looked at it and it was ok I might just get a new anyways. I used Strikemaster oil too. I have a strikemaster mag2000.

[Sorny]

get a new plug and clean the carb. 

[Big Fortin]

try a new plug

[toddyrotten]

Need to determine if it's a spark or fuel issue. Checking for spark is easy. Get a neighbor kid that you don't care for and have him.......

[bubba ARMY]

Need to determine if it's a spark or fuel issue. Checking for spark is easy. Get a neighbor kid that you don't care for and have him.......

how many of our fathers did this to us with the lawn mower

[sawblade]

Sounds like the plug may be fuel fouled.  If it is when you take it out it will be wet with gasoline. If it is let it dry out or replace it. You could also have the needle in the carburetor stuck closed not letting fuel to the engine. Remove the carburetor and on a CLEAN piece of paper start to disassemble the carburetor. If you find a dark golden brown residue take some carburetor cleaner and clean it off. You will notice a small screw holding a pin in place with a small spring under a tab. That is your needle and seat, (make sure it moves freely. If you take it apart pay attention that the lever fits back on to the needle) spray it with some carburetor cleaner and make sure moves. Check the diaphragm and reed valves for tears and holes. Reassemble in reverse as you took it apart. If it is more than you want to tackle take it to a small engine place or where you have your car serviced.

[eepks]

Did it sound like it wanted to start (spitting and coughing)? You can get a spark plug tester at any auto parts store. I prefer the ones with a adjustable gap like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Thexton-458-Coil-Spark-Tester/dp/B000OCHE7Q

If you have spark, then rebuild the carb. When you clean it, take it all the way apart and soak it in a can (gallon) of carb cleaner over night. Use compressed air to blow out all the holes.

[hardh2ofish]

This is the fisrt year I have ever left the gas mix in the auger.  Spank me   Every year I usually dump out the tank and run everything dry.  Pull the rope e few more times for good measure and store it away.  Usually though it takes some pulling and cleaning a new plug before she runs nice.  Nope not this year.  This year I pulled er outa the shed still half full of last years gas and 2 pulls and purring like a kitten.  Been out 3 times so far and added a little gas mix to top it off.  1-2 pulls every time.  Last year I bought a new used auger and had to clean and adjust the carb and put in a new spark plug.  When I mixed last years can I put in the stabilizer and about 2caps of sea foam.  Auger starts one to two pulls every time.  On last years mix

[BojiHawk]

I'm telling you....the easiest way is to put in in a closet or somwhere handy and start it about every 2 weeks.  I like the sound and smell (even in July) and it keeps varnishing away and gasketing fresh.  I try and use 92 octane winter blend.  People tell me that it doesn't matter..I really think I get better fireups and smoother idle.