Strikemaster XL-3000 User Manual
OPERATING & PAR TS MANUAL
3.0 H.P.
StrikeMaster Corporation
P.O. Box 567
17217 U.S. Hwy. 10 East
Big Lake, Minnesota 55309
Phone (763) 263-8999 • Fax (763) 263-8986
www.strikemaster.com
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ATTENTION:
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE IDLE ENGINE FOR 1-2 MINUTES
BEFORE YOU START DRILLING.
Ice Fishing has become one of the fastest growing and most popular winter sports,
allowing the ardent angler the opportunity to enjoy his or her favorite outdoor activity.
When you selected a StrikeMaster power ice auger, you selected a product that has
gained a reputation as the quality leader since 1946. And, there is no doubt that this
year's model is the finest ever produced by StrikeMaster Corporation.
Your new StrikeMaster ice auger has all of the most wanted features in a power ice
auger, to assure many years of enjoyable ice fishing. Some of these features such as
workmanship, engineering excellence, and dependability have long been standards
at StrikeMaster. Your new power ice auger boasts many new features while retaining
the best features developed in previous years to enhance your ice fishing experience
and add to your satisfaction in selecting StrikeMaster.
We know that you are anxious to go fishing and use your new power ice auger, but,
before you go fishing, it is important and to your advantage to spend a few minutes
getting acquainted with your new StrikeMaster power ice auger. There is no better way
to acquaint yourself with the product than to read the Owners' Manual and Operating
Instructions. A few minutes spent studying this manual before your first ice fishing
outing will be time well spent.
Record your Model and Serial No.'s immediately after purchase (see bottom of pg. 8).
Also, please return the enclosed W
ARRANTY CARD to validate your limited warranty.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPOR
TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED
WITH OR ON THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR STRIKEMASTER POWER
ICE AUGER.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards 2 Service Information 3
Adjustments 7 Starting/Operation 6
Assembly Instructions 2 Stopping Engine 3-6
Maintenance 6-7 Storage 7
Oil/Fuel Mixing 5 Warranty Card 10
Operating Instructions 2
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
It is recommended that everyone who uses this product should read the StrikeMaster
OPERATING MANUAL and the TECUMSEH engine OPERATOR'S MANUAL before operation.
1. DO NOT use this product for any purpose other than cutting ice fishing holes. Ice augers are
precision cutting tools built for the ice fisherman, and must be properly maintained and handled
with caution during both cutting and transporting. When not in use, always store with blade
guard attached.
2. DO NOT use attachments other than those available from the manufacturer.
3. DO NOT alter this product in any manner.
4. DO NOT allow children or adults weighing under 100 lbs. to operate this equipment.
5. DO NOT allow your body, loose clothing, drawstrings, scarves, hats or other materials to come in
contact with the Powerhead, Starter Assembly or Auger (Drill) unit at any time.
6. DO NOT operate if, upon pulling the starter rope, or after drilling holes, the auger (drill) unit rotates
or if the rope pulls hard. DO NOT OPERATE. Have the unit checked by a qualified mechanic.
7. DO NOT allow the engine to run or operate while moving or transporting to another location.
8. DO NOT continue to use this product in the event of mechanical or electrical failure.
9. 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.
10. Always check the operation of the throttle system to ensure the carburetor control is
completely returning to the idle position when the throttle lever is released.
11. Check cutting blades and auger shaft screws before and after each use to make sure they are tight.
12. During operation, the auger unit could possibly stop. Be prepared at all times to release the
throttle lever.
13. Everyone who uses this product should read this manual and the TECUMSEH operating manual
before operating this unit.
14. The cutting blades on the ice auger are razor sharp. Use extreme care when handling.
15. The manufacturer recommends that all augers, Lazer Mag Xpress, Lazer Mag Ultra, Mag 2000,
Lazer XL-3000 and Electra Lazer 12000 DP ice auger be used for ice cutting only.
Assembly
1Remove the Metric allen wrench that is attached near the top of the auger assembly. DO NOT remove
the blade guard during the assembly process.
2. Insert the wrench into the connecting bolt at the top of the auger assembly and remove by turning
counter-clockwise.
3. Insert the drive shaft of the Powerhead into the plastic collar of the auger assembly.
4. Align the holes in the plastic collar and the Powerhead shaft and insert the bolt. Turning the allen
wrench clockwise, tighten the bolt until firm. When tightened firmly, there will still be a slight
movement or “wiggle” at the connection. This movement is normal, if the fit of the connection were
too tight, it would be very difficult to remove the auger assembly.
5. After the first use of the unit, it is recommended that the collar bolt be checked and torqued firmly.
Operation
1. Start engine as explained in the TECUMSEH engine manual. (see page 5-6) For best cutting
performance, run engine at idle for one minute before drilling.
2. Hold the unit in a vertical position with your right hand squeezing throttle lever and your left hand
firmly holding the opposite handle.
3. 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.
4. Squeeze the throttle lever to increase the engine speed. As the engine speed increases the centrifugal
clutch will engage and the auger will begin to rotate.
5. 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.
6. After cutting ice fishing holes the unit should be placed on the ice in a horizontal position with the
blade guard attached to protect against personal injury or damage to the auger shaft or blade(s).
(Never store or stand an ice auger upright in a partially drilled ice fishing hole.)
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Stop Engine
1. 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.
2. After engine is stopped, close the fuel cap vent.
3. Attach the blade guard to protect blade(s).
4. The cutting blades on the ice augers are razor sharp. Use extreme care when handling.
5. Use caution when removing or replacing blade guard.
6. Use caution when replacing or honing auger blades.
7. Always keep blade guard on auger except when in use.
8. The use of this auger by children is not recommended.
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Customer Ser
vice
Continued satisfying performance from your StrikeMaster power ice auger may be assured by
applying a minimum amount of preventive maintenance when it is required. The following
information is intended to inform you as to where and how you may obtain additional service support.
Should you wish to send or deliver your StrikeMaster auger for service, please contact
StrikeMaster Corporation at 763-263-8999 for the service center nearest you.Or visit our website under
service centers for a full list of authorized service centers:
www.strikemaster.com/service.html
If for any reason you are in doubt, or have any questions regarding the proper operation or use of this
product, please feel free to call during regular business hours or write to: (Sorry - No Collect Calls)
StrikeMaster Corporation
P.O. Box 567 • 17217 U.S. Highway 10, East
Big Lake, Minnesota, USA 55309
Phone: (763) 263-8999 Fax: (763) 263-8986
www.strikemaster.com
For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service contact your nearest AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH
SERVICE OUTLET. It is listed in your telephone book Yellow Pages under “Engines, Gasoline”.
If you cannot locate a dealer please call one of the following Central Warehouse distributors closest to
you for assistance.
Billious Inc. CPT Canada Power Gardner Inc., West
Porterville, CALIFORNIA Edmonton, ALBERTA Columbus, OHIO
800-245-5468 800-661-7950 800-848-8946
Mississauga, ONTARIO
Central Power Distributors 800-861-9559 Industrial Engine & Parts
Anoka, MINNESOTA Waukegan, ILLINOIS
763-576-0901 Frank Edwards Co. 800-544-0603
Salt Lake City, UTAH
W.J. Connell 800-366-4563 Medart Engines
Foxboro, MASSACHUSETTS Edwardville, KANSAS
800-456-5691 Gardner Inc., East Fenton, MISSOURI
Cranbury, NEW JERSEY Tulsa, OKLAHOMA
Pacific Power Equipment 800-336-7808 800-888-7181
Denver, COLORADO
800-767-7891 Pitt Auto Electric Power Equipment Systems
Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA Salem, OREGON
Original Equipment 800-892-7322 800-782-2700
Billings, MONTANA
800-332-7158 Smith Engines
Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
800-951-5318
Or call Tecumseh Products Company, Grafton, Wisconsin at 800-558-5402 for a dealer nearest you.
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