1. Jiffy Ice Auger Model 30

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Jiffy Model 30 Owners I Need Advice

I had a 2 horse jiffy whitelightning for 3 years and the rod bearings went out on it. I luckily have a uncle that had a model 30 that is a late 80's model, but he litterally used it only 5 times, everything's in mint condition and it starts right up, he sold it to me for 200 bucks which I beleive was a good deal right? I was wondering if it's normal for fuel to leak out of what I beleive is the carbuerator when I prime it? My last auger didn't have a primer on it so I wouldn't know. The auger bit also spins automatically as soon as I start it unlike my last one. I also was wondering if there were any maintenence tips for this one that I should know since I didn't get a manual with it. Also do you need to prime the engine before you start it, I mean so I wouldn't have to have fuel drip all over or is it bad for it to start without the primer?

Thanks to all the helpfull Lake-Linkers!

Jiffy Ice Auger Model 30

Just to clarify the auger didn't spin as I would pull on the recoil, for instance if I pull the recoil and the engine doesn't actually start the auger doesn't spin as I turn the engine over which is what I beleive would happen if there was actually something wrong with the clutch right?

I did try adjusting the carb screws and finally got it to a point where it does start after a pull or two fine and the auger doesn't spin like crazy while idling, but now it still engages the gears as if its not getting enough gas,I can stop this 'banging' together of the gears by loosening the jet in the carb more but then the engine will cut out shortly after because I assume its not getting enough fuel then. Hopefully some of you know what I mean, as if the gears keep jamming sharply together as the engine fires, jarring the whole power head, but theres not enough power to continue spinning the auger

I'm happy enough with it like this but I don't want this to damage the gears.

Fishinghuby,

I didn't find it but there was another link that had a great description of the 3HP engine and carb adjustments with diagram. From what I've seen, the idle screw should be lightly seated then out 1.5 turns and the main screw 5/8 to 3/4 out to start with. The idle speed (torx screw near top of carb) out until it just contacts linkage then in one full turn. Start with the listed settings, run until warm (couple minutes) then adjust to get it to cut without bogging. You may need to adjust idle speed until warm. Best to make the final adjustments on the ice so you can make sure you can get it to scream while cutting a hole.

Like mentioned, if the gas dripping is an issue, rebuild carb should take care of your problem. Kits are about 10 bucks.

Good luck and keep us posted.

For what its worth i have the same auger and i have had it for 18 years....I prime it till gas drips and it starts first or second pull every time...still has original plug.

and i shut it off after every hole and restart to drill next one cause it does want to spin while ideling...maybe it could use adjusting but its been working that way for so long and i hate to fix something thats working.

I would try it first and if it runs fine leave it...its up to you.

Good Luck.

So Venon, or anyone else, you say I have to turn both jet adjustment screws the same amount, I don't just loosen the lower jet screw by itself?

And a side question, is there somewhere in the serial number that says what year a auger is?

Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum> Main Category> Fishing Discussion age of jiffy model 30 Thread Tools Display Modes 01-19-2010, 07:01 PM Location: Northern alberta I recently pickup a used jiffy model 30 and with a little tlc I got it running fairly good but what I was wondering is if anyone can tell me how old it might be. serial # 860985,# on eng shroud is 670 104b 6030,and there is only one carb adjustment screw.Looks like most model 30(white engine shroud with yellow jiffy sticker(3hp).tks 01-19-2010, 07:05 PM Location: calagry I have a similiar jiffy and I bought in 1993, still runs great even after sitting idle for 10 years. 01-19-2010, 07:40 PM Location: Medicine Hat Mines a Jiffy 30 from 1994 but it has 2 adjustments screws on the carb,high and low speed adjustments. 01-21-2010, 06:05 AM Posts: 55 I believe the two numbers at the start of the serial # is the year.I have a jiffy 3hp from 88 and 01 and that is how the serial #'s start , I think yours would be a 1986 model 01-21-2010, 11:35 AM Location: Northern alberta thanks for the replies 01-23-2010, 10:21 AM Location: Alberta Originally Posted by fishtrapper I recently pickup a used jiffy model 30 and with a little tlc I got it running fairly good but what I was wondering is if anyone can tell me how old it might be. serial # 860985,# on eng shroud is 670 104b 6030,and there is only one carb adjustment screw.Looks like most model 30(white engine shroud with yellow jiffy sticker(3hp).tks If you have a Tecumseh engine try this link, it may or may not help. Click on basic engine service information. According to this only 2004 and up have the manufacture date in the serial # · www.tecumsehpower.com/ Posting Rules You may not post replies You may not edit your posts Smilies are On HTML code is Off All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:53 PM.