Eskimo Propane HC 40 (oil line burst)

  • Kal Ustishen
    Posts: 4
    January 1, 2018 at 9:10 am #1740143

    I was using my Eskimo propane 10 inch auger yesterday for about the fifth time since I had purchased it and while I was drilling a hole the oil line that runs right behind the carburetor bursted and oil came out all over the place. Has anyone else here ever experienced this. Should I just replace it with gas line rubber hose from auto parts store or should I get another one from Eskimo? Is this line supposed to have that much pressure in it I thought it was just for oil to go for the valves.

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    saugeye-steve
    Posts: 293
    January 1, 2018 at 9:16 am #1740145

    I would demand a complete new auger under warranty.
    If its still under warranty.

    Kal Ustishen
    Posts: 4
    January 1, 2018 at 9:34 am #1740149

    It is a refurbished unit I bought off eBay and I already had to send the first unit back. I don’t know what to do.

    saugeye-steve
    Posts: 293
    January 1, 2018 at 9:41 am #1740154

    That sucks.
    Send it back again or dispute charge if credit card was used.
    You shouldn’t have to deal with some auger blowing apart hoses.

    chuck100
    Platteville,Wi.
    Posts: 2918
    January 1, 2018 at 10:00 am #1740164

    Don’t use fuel line hose.I would check with eskimoe.The fuel line is not made for oil it will deteriorate.I would also ask about the pressure issue.I would check auto parts stores they make oil resistant hose.I know Napa has a high pressure oil resistant hose.

    Kal Ustishen
    Posts: 4
    January 1, 2018 at 8:54 pm #1740349

    Thanks for the advice Chuck. I will call eskimo tomorrow morning.

    sand-burr
    Grasston, MN
    Posts: 495
    January 2, 2018 at 11:02 am #1740499

    ALWAYS start by calling the manufacture….
    You will be surprised how nice they are.
    Keep in mind it is the busiest time of the year for them so be patient.

    Tuma
    Inactive
    Farmington, MN
    Posts: 1403
    January 2, 2018 at 11:12 am #1740503

    I was out popping holes all weekend with my Eskimo HC40 without a problem. This is the first time I have heard of any problems with this auger. X2 on communicating the manufacture.

    dexknows
    Blackduck, MN / Minneapolis, MN
    Posts: 76
    January 2, 2018 at 11:27 am #1740510

    Shouldn’t really be that much back pressure on that line. I would assume there may be another underlying issue with the powerhead. Definitely talk to Eskimo and see what they have to say.

    Kal Ustishen
    Posts: 4
    January 4, 2018 at 5:58 pm #1741461

    They are sending me a new breather hose and I will let you know if it happens again.
    Thanks

    EARL SCHWEIZER L Schweizer
    Posts: 1
    February 6, 2018 at 2:11 pm #1750248

    Hello
    I to had oil blown all over me I dont see a split in line but I have not taking it off unit. I called there air shipping a hose kit. Question to you please did yours work OK after you installed it thank you
    Lee

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