Check out this helpful video showing the starting and break-in procedure for new, just out-of-the-box Jiffy Ice Drills and procedures for regular use.

Use this chart to mix gasoline and Jiffy Synthetic Blend Two-Cycle Oil with Fuel Stabilizer for Jiffy Power Ice Drills and BADGER Earth Augers.

Ratio for Tecumseh TVO85 (3 hp), AV520 (3 hp), AV600 (3.5 hp), TMO49 (2 hp), TC200 (1.6 hp) and TC300 (2 hp) engines is 40:1.

Tip: We recommend preparing a mixture in a one gallon gasoline container to keep the mixture as fresh as possible. For seasonal use, mix your fuel in the season in which it will be used annually.

Tip: Tecumseh recommends that a fuel stabilizer be added to the mixture to keep it as fresh as possible. Jiffy has excellent results with Jiffy Oil with Fuel Stabilizer.

Tip: Jiffy Synthetic Blend Two-Cycle Oil with Fuel Stabilizer comes in 3.2 oz bottle, the exact mix for 1 gallon of fuel.

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR SHARPENING JIFFY PILOT POINT AND CHIPPER TOOTH BLADES

Blade sharpening for the Jiffy power ice drill is the primary item that requires service. The pilot point and the chipper tooth blade can and should be resharpened as necessary for optimum ice cutting efficiency.

Contact your Jiffy Ice drill authorized service dealer for service and spare replaceable blades, which are available for all Jiffy power ice drills. Replaceable chipper tooth blades are used only with units which were originally equipped with this type of blade from the factory.

The chipper tooth blade is fabricated from high carbon steel and is heat treated to provide a long lasting sharp edge. The pilot point of the blade is hardened and ground to a sharp cutting edge. To re-sharpen the pilot point use a 12 to 16 inch diameter disc grinder with No. 80 grit paper. Follow the angle of the point, grinding the edge straight on both sides. Be sure that centers are maintained as shown in Figure 1. When too much is ground on one side, the blade point will be off center as shown in Figure 2. Proper back clearance on the pilot point and the chipper tooth blade is essential as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3. Hold the drill assembly upside-down  in a vise. Using a file and/or file with sandpaper, remove all burrs from back of the chipper tooth blade and the pilot point.

Proper installation of a replacement chipper tooth blade is essential. See Figure 4 for correct blade placement.

General tips:

• The Jiffy ice drill chipper tooth cutting blades are razor sharp. Use care when handling, removing or replacing blades or blade holder and when sharpening blades. Carelessness can result in flesh cuts and injury.
• Keep blade guard on at all times except while drilling ice.
• To extend blade life, wipe blades dry and apply small amount of oil after use. Do not bump ice blades onto ice or other hard surface as blades could be damaged.
• The Jiffy power ice drill is to be used only for ice drilling. It will be damaged when used for any other purpose.

New Sharpening Tips for Set of Stealth Blades:
The chipper tooth blade is fabricated from high carbon steel and is heat treated to provide a long lasting sharp edge. The pilot point of the blade is hardened and ground to a sharp cutting edge. To re-sharpen the pilot point use a 12 to 16 inch diameter disc grinder with Number 80 grit paper. Proper back clearance is essential as shown in Figure 5. Hold the Stealth blade in a vise. Using a file and/or file with sandpaper, remove all burrs from the back of the Stealth blade and the pilot point.

COLD STARTING PROCEDURE FOR JIFFY 2500 & 3500 SERIES ENGINES

SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Mix one gallon of Fresh Winter Blend regular gasoline with one container of Jiffy 2-Cycle oil. Use this fuel blend to fill tank to ¾ full.

1. Press primer bulb until clear gas (return) line is free of bubbles.
2. Move rocker switch on ON or (I) position.
3. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE or (I\I) position. (Operator's left)
4. Depress throttle control with left hand and grasp the starter handle in your right hand.
5. Slowly pull starter handle until you feel resistance from engine, then pull vigorously.
6. Without releasing the starter handle or the throttle control, let handle return to original position and repeat step 5.
7. If engine doesn't start after 5 - 6 pulls, press the primer bulb 2 - 3 times and repeat with steps 5-6.
8. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly.
9. Move choke lever to RUN or (III) position. (Operator's right)
10. To stop engine, push rocker switch to OFF or (0) position.

SPECIAL NOTE: If the engine does not start due to extreme cold temperatures, move unit to warm environment, remove spark plug and wipe off excess fuel, replace spark plug and repeat steps 1 - 9.