09-12-2010, 03:18 AM
Anybody else own a Jiffy model 76 power auger? I just picked one up from a pawn shop for a good deal. I put fresh gas in it, and it started right up. I let idle for a while, and then opened up the throttle. So far so good.
So I turned it off. Came back in about ten minutes, and she fired right up again, only this time it was making some noise every now and then. The noise is coming from the gearbox. I would slowly increase the throttle, and when the rpm's got to the point where the clutch should engage, instead of a smooth start, it would take a second and then the drill would pop and start turning. Once it starts turning, it's fine. It's just the initial start that is rough.
I guess my question is: Is this common for a Jiffy, or do I have some clutch issues or something else?
I have 30 days to check it out, and the pawn shop will refund my money if I don't want it, so any feedback would be great. Thanks.
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So I turned it off. Came back in about ten minutes, and she fired right up again, only this time it was making some noise every now and then. The noise is coming from the gearbox. I would slowly increase the throttle, and when the rpm's got to the point where the clutch should engage, instead of a smooth start, it would take a second and then the drill would pop and start turning. Once it starts turning, it's fine. It's just the initial start that is rough.
I guess my question is: Is this common for a Jiffy, or do I have some clutch issues or something else?
I have 30 days to check it out, and the pawn shop will refund my money if I don't want it, so any feedback would be great. Thanks.
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