New Gas Auger - Break In

[ndfinfan]

Gonna buy a new gas auger this weekend, my hand auger did fine last year but I never had more than 18 inches anywhere I went. Kinda think we may have that much ice by Christmas this year. Anyway, from what I've read there's not much of a "break in" on a small 2 stroke. Planning to just use the pre-mixed TruFuel in it, but any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated...this will be my first gas auger...thanks gents!

 

[guywhofishes]

Synthetic way less stinky oil if it is a two stroke

 

[Captain Ahab]

There will be a section in the owner's manual that will discuss break-in.

 

[johnr]

drill me about 26 holes that should be good

 

[Colonel Angus]

ran mine rich 20:1 for the first tank of gas, then 50:1 after that

 

[guywhofishes]

break-in... ha ha ha ha ha

 

[jdinny]

break-in... ha ha ha ha ha

I was thinking the same thing! I do remember reading about running it rich the first tank but Ive ran mine hard and put it away wet for 6-7 years now without issues. its a cheapo eskimo so I wont be too heartbroken if she fails.

 

[guywhofishes]

I was probably just kidding - I bet I did whatever the manual said I was supposed to do on my precious Honda Lite. ;:;rofl

can't remember - too many rums over the years

 

[johnr]

the old jiffy model 30 has had its ass kicked for the last 25 years, and yet she still loves me.

 

[Holmsvc]

I think I just put the power head in a gallon bucket (without the auger attached) and let it run to burn up most of a tank of gas. Like Ahab said there will be instructions in the owners manual.

 

[martinslanding]

Powerhead….ha…ha…this makes me laugh…powerhead

 

[Callem'In]

Synthetic oil, run it a little rich, Drill, baby Drill!

 

[Kentucky Windage]

Powerhead….ha…ha…this makes me laugh…powerhead

What about a power bottom?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc9_mxvP1K0

 

[AR-15]

Just like our old Yamaha Enduro's we had when we were kids, run the piss out of it and it will run good forever

 

[ndfinfan]

I was thinking the same thing! I do remember reading about running it rich the first tank but Ive ran mine hard and put it away wet for 6-7 years now without issues. its a cheapo eskimo so I wont be too heartbroken if she fails.

Have you had any issues with the Eskimo? Might grab the little 33cc Stingray...can't beat the price-should be able to handle 30+ inches from what I've read.

 

[Kentucky Windage]

Have you had any issues with the Eskimo? Might grab the little 33cc Stingray...can't beat the price-should be able to handle 30+ inches from what I've read.

A buddy of mine bought the Eskimo shark 8" last year. He likes it and I was impressed with it the handful of times I was around it. Started and cut holes with ease.

 

[ndfinfan]

A buddy of mine bought the Eskimo shark 8" last year. He likes it and I was impressed with it the handful of times I was around it. Started and cut holes with ease.

Will have to compare prices on the Shark/Stingray...see which is the better deal...thanks!

 

[FishReaper]

Will have to compare prices on the Shark/Stingray...see which is the better deal...thanks!

I got my Z71 shark 10" from http://www.glensoutdoors.com/fishing/ice-fishing/ice-augers they usually have great sales. I got mine for just over 300.