How to Replace the Gas Line on a StrikeMaster Auger

Ice-fishing enthusiasts use reliable, durable StrikeMaster two-stroke gas-and-oil-powered and four-stroke gasoline-powered ice augers to drill fishing holes through the thick winter ice. The StrikeMaster line of augers is portable and easy-to-use, and require little maintenance. However, because of the extreme temperatures and rugged conditions in which you use ice augers, the inexpensive, but crucial, fuel line may develop cracks. You can easily remove and replace a cracked auger fuel line yourself.

Instructions

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      Find a place to work that is far from any possible sparks, sources of fire or extreme heat. Turn off your auger and drain the fuel tank. Leave the fuel tank cap opened for a few minutes to allow any fuel vapors to dissipate.

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      Locate the fuel line that runs from the top of the auger engine to its side. It is a double-barreled transparent plastic tube with one end connected to the fuel tank and the other to the fuel line filter or the carburetor, depending on the model. Pull each end of the broken fuel line tubing from its mounting ferrules. Safely discard the old tubing.

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      Hold the new fuel line straight so that there are no kinks or twists in the tubing. Slide both tubes of one end of the replacement fuel line onto the fuel tank end mounting ferrules and both tubes of the other end onto the remaining mounting ferrules on the filter or carburetor. Push the tubes as far as they go onto the ferrules. Make sure the tubes fit securely.

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      Refill the fuel tank. Start the auger engine and run it for a few minutes to make sure it operates properly. Check that the tubes are firmly seated and that there are no obstructions if you have any difficulties running the engine. You can now use your auger.