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Offline ryanlookingforperch

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Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« on: Jan 07, 2014, 11:34 AM »
Has anyone seen this auger in action. ESP in really cold weather.

Any opinions on a 4stroke in the cold compared to a 2?

I've written the Pro4 off, can't see propane being my friend at -37.

Any thoughts on the Jiffy 4G, the 4 stroke being used and the problems you think come with it?

Share...all opinions matter. "Betty" my Model 30 has some real time issues and after 10years I'm looking at fixing her up to be my stand by and getting a younger (gal) Auger....might name it (her) Matilda...not sure.

I almost can feel Betty's stare from the garage. Oh man.....lol.

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Re: Jiffy 4G (not supported by telus) any one seen it in action?
« Reply #1 on: Jan 07, 2014, 02:17 PM »
Let you all know how she does this weekend and up coming week.

I'm drilling hard from 14-19 Jan.

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Re: Jiffy 4G (not supported by telus) any one seen it in action?
« Reply #2 on: Jan 07, 2014, 03:18 PM »
I have the Strikemaster with the 4 stroker never had a minutes problem.

Starts very easy in the cold and runs quiet as well as being very light.


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Re: Jiffy 4G (not supported by telus) any one seen it in action?
« Reply #3 on: Jan 07, 2014, 03:45 PM »
Been hearing great things about them units Shotgun. Glad she's running tops for ya.

Betty, she'll be a great spare or gift to the boys as they age, but it was time.

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Re: Jiffy 4G (not supported by telus) any one seen it in action?
« Reply #4 on: Jan 07, 2014, 05:04 PM »
I have been using the 4G propane for the last 2 years.  It's been a great auger, starts 1st or 2nd pull every time and lots of power.  I would buy it again
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Re: Jiffy 4G (not supported by telus) any one seen it in action?
« Reply #5 on: Jan 07, 2014, 05:23 PM »
Ya, I thought about the "pro4/model 40", but feared propane in the cold would be an issue....has it been for you at all gyman98?

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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #6 on: Jan 07, 2014, 05:49 PM »
No it hasn't but the coldest I've started it at was -30c (left outside overnight as a test) .  They say propane flows down to -44F but I've noticed you want a bottle that's closer to the full side when it's cold.  Also since its 4 stroke and propane I set the power head in the back seat of the truck so the tank is warm then.

The lack of fumes inside a shack is the selling feature for me
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #7 on: Jan 07, 2014, 06:11 PM »
Less fumes is a plus. I've no shack. Poor me. Lol.

Thanks for the temp specific info amd the operation of the pro4.

I can't wait to make another trip to Sask for some perch....I found them once, they were in Saskatchewan. Lol.

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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #8 on: Jan 07, 2014, 07:03 PM »
          We took a buddies propane Jiffy out for it's maiden voyage around Christmas time.  It was around -20.  Started great but took a good five minutes of warming up before it would think about drilling holes.  Is this just because it's new?  Once it got goin it drilled like a bugger.
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #9 on: Jan 07, 2014, 10:23 PM »
That doesn't sound right.  I don't remember mine ever doing that.  I usually let it warm up for 30 seconds or so but it would drill right away if I wanted it too
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #10 on: Jan 08, 2014, 05:19 AM »
Ryan I got the Jiffy 4g, took a bit of tuning just to get the throttle screws adjusted but after that drills great.  Starts 2nd pull even after sitting out in the cold. 
My only issue was when we had the humidity last year the auger bit ices up real fast right on the center
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #11 on: Jan 08, 2014, 09:42 AM »
Nice to hear. I really hate tuning these things was it much adjusting Jason22?
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #12 on: Jan 08, 2014, 09:49 AM »
Quote from: jason22 on Jan 08, 2014, 05:19 AM
Ryan I got the Jiffy 4g, took a bit of tuning just to get the throttle screws adjusted but after that drills great.  Starts 2nd pull even after sitting out in the cold. 
My only issue was when we had the humidity last year the auger bit ices up real fast right on the center

Have you been loyal to sitting it the spark plug side up Jason22, had issues on the ice leaving it on its side and then drilling ? Transport issues? 

Thanks for the info and let's get out soon again man!

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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #13 on: Jan 08, 2014, 09:58 AM »
Just a bit of tweaking to get throttle set not much time at all. Been faithful in putting it right side up so not to flood it etc. Yes we need to get out again! Been crazy busy with work. Shoot me a pm with email or cell and will let u know when work lets up.
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #14 on: Jan 08, 2014, 10:45 AM »
Right on. Thanks man.

Sent you a PM....and if you can I'm free to fish 14-19 jan....might head out of town for two of those days.

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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #15 on: Jan 08, 2014, 01:44 PM »
Well, so far so good.

Put the oil in last night. Got fresh gas this morning in a new jerry.

Filled the gas res. Followed the instructions to the letter and on the second pull she started. Then first pull three times after that. It sure was quieter than I thought it would be. Other than the first start and warm up, very little fumes....I feel.

Now to get on the ice with it.

Good fishin!
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #16 on: Jan 12, 2014, 05:33 PM »
Well once I fix the throttle handle it will be a great unit.

No stress on it at all and it cracked.

A metal bicycle one will do the trick.

It cuts like a beast. Even pulling on the cable with a couple fingers. Lol. (Um, ya. Don't do that.)

Good fishin!
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #17 on: Jan 12, 2014, 10:41 PM »
I wish I could figure out how to post my fix to my jiffy 4G stock cheap (crap IMO) plastic throttle handle.

Took an old bicycle handle and am using it. It's design enables an easy change out of both a stock handle back into the unit or a new cable. It also now goes down towards the handle you push down with your thumb...instead of pulling the throttle in with your thumb. I kinda hated that actually. I find now I let of the throttle a bit sooner and smoother ....will this will help when I break through the ice I hope. Just make it "better" than it was.

I used this auger and knew I wanted it before I bought it but never dreamed trip two I'd be improving on the handle. I expected it to break but crack in half...wow.

Anyway. I've named my new Auger: Frankenauger!

Good fishing!
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #18 on: Jan 12, 2014, 11:27 PM »
Well that worked about ten times. Now it just will not "spring back" leaving the auger wide open.

Tomorrow will be time to make calls to the store I bought it at, jiffy and local authorized service reps" for the proper part.

Bad Frankenauger!
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #19 on: Jan 12, 2014, 11:53 PM »
They have a video for the fix. Not hard to figure out.

The brake handle I am using will not allow it to spring back.

Grrr.

http://www.jiffyonice.com/EComStore/pages/ThrottleLeverReplacement/videos.aspx

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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #20 on: Jan 13, 2014, 01:14 AM »
No nut backing the metal bike handle and she springs back good.

Can't start it up til tomorrow afternoon.

Oh, Frankenauger!

(I need to figure out how to post pics again).

Good fishin.
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Re: Jiffy 4G model 41 49cc 4-stroke has any one seen it in action?
« Reply #21 on: Jan 16, 2014, 02:42 AM »
Made a few adjustments. It ripped well.

Springs back better than out of the box IMO and I can grip the auger in a way I like better as well.

Good fishin!
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