12-08-2009, 10:50 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I bought an 8" model in January last year. Took two days in my garage to get it started the first time. It is supposed to start in full choke. It wouldn't. It took a combination of holding the throttle down, leaving the choke at about half and pulling the rope. Finally started. These newer models do not have the little priming bulb so you can't squirt gas in to get it started.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I fought with it for 4 trips before taking it back to Cabelas.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have owned and used Jiffy, Eskimo and strikemasters before. That was the most cantankerous one I ever had. I am assuming I got one that needed adjustment but that should not be the case. If they are properly assembled and tested they should start within a few pulls.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I just bought an electric Strikemaster. Haven't had a chance to use it yet.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I fought with it for 4 trips before taking it back to Cabelas.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have owned and used Jiffy, Eskimo and strikemasters before. That was the most cantankerous one I ever had. I am assuming I got one that needed adjustment but that should not be the case. If they are properly assembled and tested they should start within a few pulls.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I just bought an electric Strikemaster. Haven't had a chance to use it yet.[/#0000ff]
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