most common problems? Old gas? Fouled plug?
2. What are off season storage tips? Sta-bil?
3. Is plug fouling common?
4. How often should I change the plug?
5. Any other advice?
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Damaged belt – Cogged or non-cogged V-belts or flat belts drive the auger when the drive pulley or pulleys are engaged. If the belt or belts are worn, stretched, or broken, the auger won`t be able to rotate. You should inspect the belt or belts for any sign of wear or damage and replace with new ones if necessary.
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Manual augers are simple, lightweight tools that are technically not difficult to operate. That said, using a manual ice auger can vary in overall difficulty depending on the thickness of the ice you`re drilling into.
Use unleaded regular gas only. Run earth auger with a 50:1 ratio. Fuel must be mixed in a container outside in a well ventilated area.
If your manufacturer recommends a 50:1 fuel/oil mix, it means you need 50 parts of gas to one part two-stroke oil. To mix one gallon of fuel at 50:1, add 2.6 ounces of two-stroke oil to one gallon of gas, as shown in the chart below.
To determine if the auger motor is defective, pull out the ice bucket and turn the bucket auger by hand. If the auger turns freely, use a multimeter to test the auger motor for continuity. If the auger motor does not have continuity, or if the motor is getting power but won`t run, replace the auger motor.
Sometimes, when you`re drilling through a harder surface or drier ground, your auger can get stuck. Pouring some water around the hole will allow the soil to loosen around the tool, giving you more wiggle room to slide it out.
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With the unit resting on the ground, squeeze the throttle trigger to wide open throttle or fast position. At the same time the trigger is depressed, pull the starter rope several times, 10 to 15 times back to back. (Flooded engine will usually only take 6 to 8 pulls to get engine started.)
You need to make sure your drill is set to its lowest speed setting and set to “drill” mode. Using a drill on “hammer” setting will likely dull or damage the auger blades and slow down the drilling process. These high-torque drills should include an auxiliary handle, and you`ll want to make sure you use it.
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How Deep Can You Drill with an Auger? An auger can drill holes as deep as 95 feet and as shallow as 3 feet. However, once the depth goes beyond 95 feet, you can add an extension rod to the auger.
For gas and electric augers, the best overall size is the 8-inch auger. It`s a large enough hole for most fish, and you can drill overlapping holes for a larger hole. For hand augers, a 6-inch auger would be the best overall size for cutting through the ice if you`re drilling numerous holes.
For example: A 4×4 post (actual size 3.5″x3. 5″) has a maximum width of just over 5″ (diagonally). Therefore, the 4×4 post will likely fit into a hole drilled by a 6″ diameter auger.
A: 25 :1 ratio is 25 fluid ounces of gas per 1 fluid ounce of oil. So divide the total amount of fluid ounces of gas by 25 to find the amount of oil to add.
Whether powered by a tractor PTO, an electric motor or a gas engine, an auger`s ability to move grain depends on its diameter. On the smaller end of the spectrum, an 8″ or 10″ auger requires a minimum of 50 PTO hp to 60 PTO hp, Giesbrecht says. On the larger end, a 16″-diameter, 125` auger needs up to 250 PTO hp.
Use a 40:1 two-cycle oil mix ratio. One gallon of gasoline combined with 3.2 oz of two-cycle engine oil. Unsure of the age of your equipment? Use the 40:1 mixture.
100:1 – Mix 50ml of oil per 5ltrs of fuel.

Recommended by Yamaha and Suzuki for most of their small two stroke engines up to about 30hp, this ratio requires the least amount of TCW3 two stroke oil. The result of using this ratio (less oil) is reduced spark plug fouling and less smoke.

To determine if the auger motor is defective, pull out the ice bucket and turn the bucket auger by hand. If the auger turns freely, use a multimeter to test the auger motor for continuity. If the auger motor does not have continuity, or if the motor is getting power but won`t run, replace the auger motor.
Using a cordless drill and a long, five-eighths inch wood auger bit, you can drill through eight inches of ice in less than 30 seconds. Most cordless drills that are at least 7.2 volts will work, but the type of bit is critical.

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CRIBBAGE: 4 players, 1st plays a king, 2nd plays a 2, 3rd plays a 3,(for 15 two) 4th plays a 4 (for 3), next plays a 5 (for 4) next plays an ace (for 5) next plays a 2 (for 5) is that correct or doesn’t the last 2 get included in the run?
ANSWER : Rule 7.2. Scoring
a. Points are earned during the play of the cards for the following single-card or combination of consecutive cards played. The player playing the last card that forms a combination earns the points (see scoring chart in Rule 1.7):

pair
three of a kind
four of a kind
straights of three or more cards in any sequence
a cumulative count of 15
the last card before player calls “go” (i.e., cannot play a card that would not make the count exceed 31)
a cumulative count of 31
the final card played, not making a cumulative count of 31

Here is the scoring chart:
http://www.cribbage.org/rules/rule1.asp#section7

Rule 1.7. Scoring Chart

Points Earned

Cards
During Play
Hand or Crib

Jack turned by dealer as starter card
2

Jack in hand or crib of same suit as starter card

1

Combinations:

• Two of a kind (pair)
2
2

• Three of a kind (triple)
6
6

• Four of a kind (quadruple)
12
12

• Straights of three or more cards: per card
1
1

• 15-count (sum of any combination of cards)

2

• Four-card flush (only in the hand)

4

• Five-card flush

5

Reaching a 15-count exactly
2

*Reaching 31-count exactly
2

*”Go” (without reaching 31-count)
1

*Final card played (without reaching 31-count)
1

* Only one of these scores can be earned with the play of a single card.

Note the * in the chart and this comment:

* Only one of these scores can be earned with the play of a single card.

i.e you either count the run or the 31

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My 50cc mini bike starts then dies 5 secs after starting. why?
ANSWER : It sounds like you may have 2 problems

Bad gas
dpossible loose spark plug( bad compression) Solutiondump out the gas put new inRemove the spar plug and examine the plug if it is wet and black it is fouledif it is white ad dry it is not getting gasIf you can replace the spark plug if not just clean it with a wire brush put back in and tighten Finally make sure the spark plug wire is not loseBest of luck to you

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Starting my Mojave 250
ANSWER : I’m having the same problem I guess it popular in mojave I changed the plug and I still get Orange spark is there any ideas it won’t kick start when cold but once warm she runs great and will kick start

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Water in the fuel tank of my Zodiac dinghy with Yamaha 2001 50 HP
ANSWER : I’d add a little dry gas to **** up any remaining water and give it a shot

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I have had two small Coleman ‘Frontier PZ’ propane lanterns for a number of years with no problems. Last year one of them started shutting down for no apparent reason – it would light normally, burn for 4 – 5 minutes and then go out. This summer the second lantern has started doing the same thing. Changing gas cylinders seems to have no effect, nor does a new mantle fix the problem. It’s hard to be certain but as I can’t hear any gas hissing it’s as if the jet gets blocked after a few minutes alight. Turn off the gas, leave the lantern alone for a while and it will relight ok, though it will still only burn for a few minutes before going out again. Any ideas?
ANSWER : There is something in the jets or the piping to the mantels, you my find spider webing there, if you did no cap the port where the tank goes some small friends might have wanted to go camping with you.

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3 year old Toro Z4200 time cutter Z, 19 HP Kohler, engine runs great, new battery, new solenoid, with the seat sensor connected or by-passed, STILL WONT start off the key switch. Clicks at the kill relay. Would the kill relay be the problem?
Whats confusing is, both the green and blue posts on the solenoid have 14.01 volts when you turn the key to ‘start’ position. Did the same thing with the old solenoid, which is probably still good. I replaced it to eliminate that variable. It also ‘clicks’ at the fuel switch at the carburetor bowl, but that is only 1 lead (I assume a hot lead) so Im thinking that CANT be it.
Using the old hillybilly method, jumping across the 2 top posts on the solenoid, with the key in on position, it will start right up, run, drive and mow just fine.
So my best guess is this ‘KILL RELAY’ must be bad?
Any help would be appreciated, thank you !
ANSWER : These things are pre requisites for engine cranking: PTO/Blades are off/button pushed down, the steering arms are out/parked position, and you are in the seat. I think. Definitely the blades have to off.

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Why would a suzuki 4-wheeler not start. I have
ANSWER : It not getting fire in the spark plug cable core

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