INITIAL ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
STOP ENGINE
STORAGE
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Carefully remove blade
guard and make sure blade
bolts are tight.
Remove metric allen wrench
taped to the neck of auger
and
unscrew the collar
bolt from auger.
(8mm closed end wrench)
The large and small holes
from each component must
line up before
installing the collar bolt.
Push down and twist to
line up holes.
Recommended to grease inside collar
and transmission output shaft on the
powerhead. Insert auger onto output
shaft and install collar bolt.
Collar bolt inserts into the large hole,
passes through the output shaft and
threads into the small hole of the metal
collar. Make sure bolt is tight. Check and
tighten often.
After assembly is complete, you can
conveniently store your allen wrench on
the underside of the throttle pedal.
It is recommended that the collar bolt be
checked and torqued firmly before and
after every use.
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2a
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3a
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Lazer
Blade
Metal Collar
Allen
Wrench
Collar Bolt
Large
Holes
Plastic
Collar
Output Shaft
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1. To start, rotate ON/OFF switch to the
ON
position. Slide choke lever to the
START
position. Press primer bulb 5-10 times or until fuel is visible
in return line. Pull recoil short and quick. As soon as engine fires, slide choke lever to run position and allow engine to idle for 1-2 minutes
before drilling.
2. This product produces considerable cutting force that is felt by the operator. Make sure your feet are firmly planted and that the handles are
held firmly while operating this product, centrifugal clutch will engage and the auger will begin to rotate.
3. During the operation of cutting, the auger could possibly stop if it comes in contact with a foreign object or if it binds in the hole. Be prepared
at all times to release the throttle lever to avoid rotation of the handle assembly.
4. Hold the unit in a vertical position with your right hand pushing downward to open throttle and your left hand firmly holding
the opposite handle.
5. Use caution when removing or replacing blade guard. The cutting blades on the ice augers are razor sharp. Use extreme care when handling.
6. Always keep the blade guard on auger, except when in use.
7. The use of this auger by children or adult under 100lbs. is not recommended.
After completing the cutting of an ice fishing hole,
STOP
the engine by allowing the engine to return to idle and moving the ignition switch to the
OFF position. If the engine fails to stop, move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position to kill the engine. Always check the throttle system to
ensure the carburetor throttle lever is returning to the idle position. If the ignition switch should fail,
DO NOT
operate until the ignition switch has
been repaired by a qualified mechanic.
The following are storage recommendations only. Because of today’s fuels StrikeMaster cannot guarantee results.
ENGINE OIL
• Change crankcase oil before the start or at the end of each season or 50hrs of use with fresh StrikeMaster API SM (as a minimum)
OW-20 4-Cycle Synthetic Engine Oil.
CLEAN AND STORE EACH SEASON
• At the end of the season, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank. Be sure to keep the tank approximately 1/4 full of gasoline.
• Run for 2-3 minutes then turn off.
• Remove the spark plug, pour about 2 cc (about 4 drops) engine oil into the cylinder, slowly pull the starter handle of the recoil starter 2 or 3
times, and tighten the spark plug.
• Slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt, and leave it in that position.
• Spray WD-40 or oil on the blades and screws to help reduce rust or corrosion.
• Clean the engine thoroughly with a clean cloth, put a cover on and store the engine indoors in well ventilated low humidity area.
• Store all auger styles with blade guard attached.
• At the beginning of the next season, drain gas tank of old fuel and add fresh winter blend gasoline.
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Allen Wrench
Storage
