Replacement carburetor for 52cc Predator earth augers

Owners looking to replace a carburetor on a compatible Predator earth auger are the main audience for this kit. It is listed for the Harbor Freight 52cc 2HP Predator Earth Auger and names carburetor replacement numbers 63022, 56257 and 57341. The package also supplies several related service parts, so it may suit a repair where those items are needed too. One point to sort out before ordering: the product name mentions MP15, 49cc and 43cc, while the fitment details focus on specific 52cc models.

Key specifications

This is a replacement carburetor kit for a two-stroke earth auger. The listing identifies the carburetor as a replacement for OEM numbers 63022, 56257 and 57341, and names the PGBC-5200 and PGMT-5200 alongside the Harbor Freight 52cc 2HP Predator Earth Auger. These details are more useful for checking fit than relying on the broad engine-size wording alone.

The carburetor is described as having an oxidized surface treatment intended to offer increased corrosion protection. That is a material-treatment claim, not a stated guarantee of service life or performance. The listing does not provide dimensions or installation instructions, so match the part numbers and auger model before choosing it, in the absence of that detail, compatibility beyond the named models is unclear.

Who it’s for

This kit is aimed at owners who have identified a carburetor replacement as the repair their auger needs and can match their unit to the listed numbers or models. May interest you if you want the carburetor together with a gasket, fuel filter, spark plug, primer bulbs and fuel line kit rather than sourcing each part separately.

It is a more complete route than buying only a carburetor, but it is not a full engine or auger repair kit. The listing says installation takes less than 10 minutes and requires no additional adjustments, treat that as the seller’s stated expectation, since the actual work can depend on the machine and the cause of the fault. It may not be right for you if your auger model or existing part number does not match the fitment information, or if you need detailed fitting guidance before starting the repair.

In the box

The package includes one carburetor, one gasket, one fuel filter, one spark plug, two primer bulbs and a fuel line kit. That selection could be useful when replacing connected service items during the same repair, rather than keeping an old gasket or fuel filter in place. The listing does not specify the fuel line’s dimensions or the exact form of the kit, so do not assume every item will suit a different auger just because its engine size is similar.

Before you decide

Which augers are specifically listed? The fitment details name the Harbor Freight 52cc 2HP Predator Earth Auger, PGBC-5200 and PGMT-5200. The product name also mentions MP15, 49cc and 43cc, but those are not explained in the fitment section.

Does it include a spark plug and fuel filter? Yes. Both are listed in the package, along with the gasket, primer bulbs and fuel line kit.

Is installation guaranteed to take less than 10 minutes? No. That timing is the listing’s claim, not a confirmed result for every machine or repair.

Final verdict

Choose this kit when the carburetor number or your auger’s model matches the listed fitment and you want the accompanying service parts in one package. If your machine is one of the less clearly described 49cc or 43cc models, or the MP15, get a definite part-number match first. For an auger outside the named fitment, a carburetor sold specifically for that model is the safer buying approach.