Author Topic: auger ?s (Read 2249 times)

SLED_NECK · « **on:** Dec 13, 2009, 06:25 PM »

well i took my auger out for the first time this year and i was drilling some holes and she would just hang up on me on the bottom i just bought it a couple of mouths ago from guy that never used it i dont know what is wrong do i need new blades or something? it is a jiffy model 30 8in. thanks for the help in advanced

dcso3009 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 06:30 PM »

My Strikemaster Lazer hand auger does the same thing. Not sure what to blame it on, but I just fight it down that last little bit and enjoy the rest of the day.

gulp · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 06:53 PM »

What I have found is that the blades cut just through the ice but you are putting to much down pressure on the auger. Try lifting it just a little and let the rpms come up then let it down slow . It will go right through. the same for the hand auger to much down pressure. Let up a little. Hope this helps and good luck out there. Stay safe.

SLED_NECK · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 07:13 PM »

ill have to try that this weekend, now another question is does every auger start had when it has been laying on its side for long time?

slipperybob · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 07:21 PM »

I apply very little if any additional down pressure. The weight of the hand auger is enough to drill itself. The weight of the motor auger is enought to drill itself. Applying too much extra pressure when the auger breaks through makes the whole blade cut too much and hangs up on the ice. You want it to open a hole, not just the blades break through.

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 07:23 PM »

Quote from: SLED_NECK on Dec 13, 2009, 07:13 PM

ill have to try that this weekend, now another question is does every auger start had when it has been laying on its side for long time?

Do not lay it down with the spark-plug "down".

SLED_NECK · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 07:41 PM »

ill have to try that to as you can see this is my first gas auger, lol thanks

ColdFrontFisherman · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 09:20 PM »

Your auger could also not be bringing enough of the shredded ice up out of the hole. Try lifting the auger out of the hole about half of the distance you have drilled when it starts to stick. This should only be a problem when your drilling through thick ice.

ianripken · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 13, 2009, 10:17 PM »

As said before, don't apply down pressure. Even with hand augers, if they have good blades, don't need much more than your hand on top.
Also said, crank up the rpms. If you're already givin' her all she's got, the engine might be running sluggish. If it sat long with fuel in it the fuel might be stale. Also, don't use ethanol as part of your mix. Kinda a no brainer- but check your choke and make sure it's on "no choke". Check your spark plug- just do your regular maintenance on the engine.

SLED_NECK · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 20, 2009, 06:21 PM »

it still caught on the bottom even when i lifted up on it so i dont know what is going on

Kevin23 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 20, 2009, 06:28 PM »

Quote from: SLED_NECK on Dec 20, 2009, 06:21 PM

it still caught on the bottom even when i lifted up on it so i dont know what is going on

When it hangs up at the bottom of the hole, lift up to let the RPM's get up again, then push down as hard as you can. See if that helps.

What type of blades are on it?

Might not be running on full RPM, may need a tune-up.

SLED_NECK · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 20, 2009, 06:40 PM »

Quote from: BBK on Dec 20, 2009, 06:28 PM

When it hangs up at the bottom of the hole, lift up to let the RPM's get up again, then push down as hard as you can. See if that helps.

What type of blades are on it?

Might not be running on full RPM, may need a tune-up.

i tryed that it just got stuck even more, i have the ripper style on it

SLED_NECK · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 20, 2009, 10:08 PM »

I emailed jiffy i'll see what they have to say

slipperybob · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 20, 2009, 11:07 PM »

It takes a while to figure out how to clear the bottom with a chipper blade without hanging.

Kevin23 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 20, 2009, 11:07 PM »

A shaver might be easier on you.

SLED_NECK · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 21, 2009, 11:04 AM »

they said to make sure that nothing is bent and that it is mounted right, ill have to check when i get home, can you even get a shaver type blade for a jiffy? i thought they only made the ripper style.

SLED_NECK · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 08:36 AM »

i found the problem the blades were mounted on the bottom so i put them on the top i think that should fix the problem i guess ill find out in a hour when i test it out

ColdFrontFisherman · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 08:43 AM »

Quote from: SLED_NECK on Dec 22, 2009, 08:36 AM

i found the problem the blades were mounted on the bottom so i put them on the top i think that should fix the problem i guess ill find out in a hour when i test it out

How did it work?

Nor Easter · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 09:28 AM »

Quote from: ColdFrontFisherman

How did it work?

You asked him 7 minutes after he posted when he said it would take an hour. Give the guy a chance to try it first!!! You got ants in your pants or what?!?!

SLED_NECK · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 07:59 PM »

She worked just like shes suppose to nice and fast

pikeking · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 22, 2009, 11:12 PM »

If you have to push down on your auger you need new blades. I have had the same blades for 3 years now and they are as sharp as the day I got them. When you are done put the cover back on.

deebsey · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 08:19 AM »

I keep the auger running a minute after I drilled my last hole and shut the gas cap vent then shut it off and lay it down plug up.

mongosmash · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 23, 2009, 09:41 AM »

hey glad to hear you got that angry auger fixed.

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Author Topic: auger ?s (Read 2249 times)

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