Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions STINGRAY™ 33cc POWER ICE AUGER MAKO™ 43cc POWER ICE AUGER SHARK™ 51cc + 71cc POWER ICE AUGER STINGRAY™ 33cc POWER ICE AUGER MAKO™ 43cc POWER ICE AUGER SHARK™ 51cc + 71cc POWER ICE AUGER GAS/OIL RATIO 50:1 Get parts online at www.GetEskimo.com 15961 ECN # 9830 Rev. 1 04/08/2013 © Copyright 2013 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Eskimo® Power Ice Auger from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that this ice auger meets high standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your ice auger will provide you many years of service. Please take the time to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your ice auger. Congratulations on your investment in quality. Save these instructions for future reference.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY Accurate, safe and effective use of this unit is the operator’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the unit according to directions and schedule included in this Eskimo operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the unit is familiar with and understands all controls and safety precautions.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: • • • • • The ice blades are very sharp. Use extreme caution when drilling a hole or replacing the blades. Put blade guard on after each use. Do not carry the unit between holes with the engine running. The auger should not rotate when the engine is idling. If it does rotate when engine is idling, contact an Eskimoauthorized service center for instructions.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger • Never operate the engine without the muffler guard in place. • • Always make sure the exhaust pipe is free of foreign objects. • • • The engine exhaust becomes very hot during operation. Keep engine at least three feet away from buildings and other equipment during operation. • Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do not wear open shoes, and never operate the machine with bare feet.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger (SERVICE, continued from page 5) • When servicing or repairing the engine, do not tip the engine over or up unless specifically instructed to do so in this manual. Service and repair procedures can be done with the engine in an upright position. Some procedures will be easier if the engine is lifted on a raised platform or working surface. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger OPERATION 1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch slippage may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil or other moisture for efficient operation. 2. Drill holes without placing body weight on the unit. The auger operates most efficiently with a shaving action caused by the weight of the unit itself.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger (Cold Engine Start, continued from page 7) 2. Prime unit until primer tube is filled with gas. NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return completely to its original position between pushes. 3. Move choke lever to CHOKE or ON position. NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke lever as far to the ON position as possible. 4. Push engine switch to the ON position.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic. Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individuals.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger TRANSPORTING YOUR ICE AUGER 1. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space or vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious injury or death. 2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open vehicle in an upright position with the gas cap facing upwards. 3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas into an approved red fuel container. DO NOT siphon by mouth. 4. Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel tank.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger ORDERING REPAIR PARTS Parts may be obtained from the store where your auger was purchased or direct from the factory. To order from the factory, call, e-mail, or order online at www.geteskimo.com: Eskimo® A Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1-800-345-6007 E-mail: info@geteskimo.com Please include the part numbers, part description, quantity, model number and serial number. TROUBLESHOOTING: PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION Engine will not start 1.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger More ice fishermen choose Eskimo than any other brand ICE AUGER POWERHEADS Warranty Terms and Conditions PRODUCT WARRANTY: 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ardisam, Inc., warrants the listed ESKIMO® power augers under a two-year limited warranty to be free from defects in materials or workmanship or both for a period not exceeding twenty-four consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), together with Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam), are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your 2013 small off-road engine (SORE). New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards the federal government.
Operator's Manual ESKIMO® Power Ice Auger respective authority, and (2) Free from defects in materials and workmanship which, at any time during the ECS Warranty Period, may cause a warranted emissions-related part to fail to be identical in all material respects to the part as described in the engine manufacturer’s application for certification.
