StrikeMaster Mag2000 Question

[FishnFiend]

I have the Mag2000 10-1/4". It doesn't seem like I'm getting enough RPM's to effectively(smoothly) cut holes.
Is there a way to increase the throttle? Any other ways to get more out of it?
I've already replaced the blade, so I know it's not the sharpness of the blade.

I realize that the diamater of the drill itself is kind of big for the 2HP motor.(I got a deal on it!)
Replacing the drill with a smaller one is cost prohibitive(if you can find one.). I thought about having a piece made at a machine shop that would allow me to use the bottom of my 8" lazer hand auger. It would be like the extension attachment, but have the proper sized male end. Why wouldn't this work?

I just feel I'm working way too hard to cut holes with a power auger. Isn't the whole reason to have one to cut many holes with the least posible exertion? This unit isn't working that way. It's almost(but not quite)as much work as cutting holes by hand.

Any help to increase my hole cutting efficiency would be appreciated.

The Fiend

[Icejigs]

I have same auger, bent auger two years ago, called strikemaster they had display lazer augers on hand  I think $75 was price. Got one auger now runs great. Might give them a call. Good luck

[icetime]

I HAVE AN 8" THAT RAN TOO RICH, ALOT OF SMOKE. THIS  MAY NOT BE THE THING TO DO BUT I LEANED OUT THE FUEL MIXTURE A LITTLE AND IT REVS A LITTLE HIGHER NOW AND    RUNS ALOT BETTER, STILL SHOWS A LITTLE SMOKE WHICH IS A GOOD THING. I PULLED THE SPARK PLUG AND IT IS BLACK, WHICH MEANS ITS STILL TOO RICH, BUT I DON'T HAVE THE B@##S TO LEAN IT OUT ANYMORE.

[PERCHPULLER]

We had trouble with the throttle lever on ours stretching and not getting RPMs make sure your throttle is opening fully.You can also reach under the tank and run the govener lever with your finger to get more RPMs but you need 2 guys on the auger to make it easier.I had to modify our throttle.Hope this helps.