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Snowblower Problem ? Robert11 02-03-2007
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Posted by Robert11 on February 3, 2007, 3:37 pm


Hello:

Have a practically brand new Ariens snow blower with a Tecumseh engine.
Used just a few times last year; worked perfectly.
Having a bit of trouble this year. First time used this year, as we haven't
had any snow to talk about.

Starts right up, runs just fine for 5 to perhaps 8 minutes, and then stops.
Easy to start again, then same thing: 5-8 minutes, and stops.
And again.

Not clogged.
New gas.

Doubt that it needs a new plug, as it's been used probably no more than half
a dozen times since bought.
Think it can be gummed up already ?

Anyway was wondering if this "runs and then stops" symptom, for all you
engine experts out there, might suggest what
is wrong ?

Thanks,
Bob



Posted by professorpaul on February 3, 2007, 4:11 pm


For starters, clean the spark plug. You generally don't need a new one
except maybe every three seasons.

If you didn't run the blower engine dry at the end of the season, you
left gas in the carb, which is likely the problem Drop the fuel bowl,
clean it out with carb cleaner (spray can, any auto store). That
should do it. Also, check the air filter, if there is one.


Posted by Rich256 on February 3, 2007, 5:32 pm


professorpaul wrote:
> For starters, clean the spark plug. You generally don't need a new one
> except maybe every three seasons.
>
> If you didn't run the blower engine dry at the end of the season, you
> left gas in the carb, which is likely the problem Drop the fuel bowl,
> clean it out with carb cleaner (spray can, any auto store). That
> should do it. Also, check the air filter, if there is one.
>

Then, if you are in an area where they use ethanol drain all the gas and
run the carb dry at the end of the season. Don't depend on stabil as
the ethanol attracts water.

Posted by Pop` on February 3, 2007, 6:13 pm


Rich256 wrote:
> professorpaul wrote:
>> For starters, clean the spark plug. You generally don't need a new
>> one except maybe every three seasons.
>>
>> If you didn't run the blower engine dry at the end of the season, you
>> left gas in the carb, which is likely the problem Drop the fuel bowl,
>> clean it out with carb cleaner (spray can, any auto store). That
>> should do it. Also, check the air filter, if there is one.
>>
>
> Then, if you are in an area where they use ethanol drain all the gas
> and run the carb dry at the end of the season. Don't depend on
> stabil as the ethanol attracts water.

It's better to run the tank dry, but your comment on Stabil is just plain
silly. I've used it for years and the only downside is a little smoke the
first time it's started if one forgets to top off the tank. Plus maybe an
extra pull or couple seconds on the electric starter that first time.
Stabil is great for overwintering or oversummering.
When you don't know what you're talking about, don't talk about it.

Pop`



Posted by Taylor on February 3, 2007, 7:14 pm


Pop` wrote:

> Rich256 wrote:
> > professorpaul wrote:
> >> For starters, clean the spark plug. You generally don't need a new
> >> one except maybe every three seasons.
> >>
> >> If you didn't run the blower engine dry at the end of the season, you
> >> left gas in the carb, which is likely the problem Drop the fuel bowl,
> >> clean it out with carb cleaner (spray can, any auto store). That
> >> should do it. Also, check the air filter, if there is one.
> >>
> >
> > Then, if you are in an area where they use ethanol drain all the gas
> > and run the carb dry at the end of the season. Don't depend on
> > stabil as the ethanol attracts water.
>
> It's better to run the tank dry, but your comment on Stabil is just plain
> silly. I've used it for years and the only downside is a little smoke the
> first time it's started if one forgets to top off the tank. Plus maybe an
> extra pull or couple seconds on the electric starter that first time.
> Stabil is great for overwintering or oversummering.
> When you don't know what you're talking about, don't talk about it.

I'm sure you used Stabil for years with no problems, but this year is the
first year for most snowblowers encountering ethanol in their fuel systems.
Without ethanol, leaving the carb wet with stabilized fuel helped prevent
seals and components from drying out and causing problems. With ethanol, the
fuel system is under attack by both the corrosive nature of the alcohol and
the moisture that it absorbs over time (both before and after you buy it and
put it in your tank.




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