chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Nov 13, 2007 13:50:42 GMT -5
Used up the Gas in my lawnmower mulching the leaves on my lawn Saturday; Stored it away and got out the SnowBlower to try it B4 the first storm. I bought an 8 or 8.5HP Ariens two or so years ago so it's pretty new.
Started OK on Full choke, but the engine got real choppy on 1/2 choke and Cut off completely with the choke off. Tried it ten or so more times and the same thing.
I no very little about engines; the only thought I had is that the Carberator is shot and repairs in the shop are required.
Anyone else care to diagnose my troubles?
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Post by docone31 on Nov 13, 2007 15:14:00 GMT -5
Clogged air filter. Also varnish in the fuel system. Get some fuel line cleaner, clean the air filter, put in fresh fuel, add varnish remover. Let run as best as it can untill the tank is empty.
Next year, either put in stabil, or run the fuel untill the tank is completely dry.
Might also be water in the fuel system. Water condenses and goes below the fuel. Add alcohol to the tank after draining it to clean out the water. Once again, at the end of the season, add either stabil, or run untill completely dry.
Sounds like a simple fix.
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 13, 2007 16:18:52 GMT -5
sounds like it's not getting enough fuel, maybe gunk (technical term?) in your fuel line? i'd try what Doc suggested, get some fuel line cleaner and maybe some dry gas and see if that makes the slightest bit of difference.
KD
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Post by KG1960 on Nov 13, 2007 20:18:32 GMT -5
Yes to what Docone said. I guess you got dirt or deposits in the carb that restricts the amount of fuel going through. With the choke partially closed, there's greater suction and more fuel is forced through the carb jets, etc, which is why it runs with the choke on.
Yes on Stabil!! I put that in the gas tank and run the engine a bit before I store my '60 VW for the winter. It starts right up and runs fine in the spring.
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Post by docone31 on Nov 13, 2007 20:26:31 GMT -5
With the new politically correct carbs, a small amount of water will prevent normal fuel flow. I suspect he has one of these carbs. No moving parts. Get rid of the water, run cleaner to open the residue from the jets, and fling that snow. Do not forget to change the crankcase oil. It gets old just from sitting. Here is an heater to use the oil. journeytoforever.org/biofuel_library/ethanol_motherearth/me4.html |
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Post by chassroc on Nov 14, 2007 13:35:16 GMT -5
Thanks for all the help...I'll try everything on Saturday...
I know about Stabil and I generally winterize/summerize with it...but I could have forgotten... I sometimes procrastinate
csroc
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Post by stefan on Nov 14, 2007 15:41:06 GMT -5
Snowblowers are very funny animals- they have an engine DESIGNED to love the cold moist air of winter- Dirty, old, watered down fuel is a bad bad thing- I'm guessing that you got water in the line (good call on the air cleaner too Doc- man I can't tell you the number of times I forget to check the air cleaners) also check the spark plug and wire condition- often times the spark is weak- or the wire will have a small crack in it (sometimes the plug cap is loose!) I just started up my Snow Blower this week also- dang thing Flooded with the full choke (duh- it wasn't 20 degrees out so I guess full choke was not needed???)
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 14, 2007 16:52:17 GMT -5
we put the plow blade on the truck yesterday. as i was lining the truck up to engage the plow, i noticed the brakes fading. i see flat tires all the time, too, so thought maybe this was just my imagination. it wasn't. i was going to take the truck around the block for peace of mind and didn't even make it out the driveway, no brakes.
checked the brake fluid level and it was low, so filled the resevoir and proceeded to pump it all back out the driver's side rear brake line. i swear if it's not one thing it's another! grr!
so we VERY carefully drove the truck to the garage in the city (a 10 mile drive DOWNHILL which made it a bit tricky). they said they could fix it without taking the plow back off, which is the only saving grace.
i hate winter!!!!!!
KD
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Post by stefan on Nov 15, 2007 13:48:25 GMT -5
KD better hurry- The dark clouds are moving in-
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Post by catmandewe on Nov 18, 2007 21:11:33 GMT -5
Buy a snowmobile, then you wont need the snowblower, you will want to keep all your snow in the yard to play on.........theres no snow removal goin on at my house, it stays........Tony
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Post by sbreed on Nov 18, 2007 23:32:22 GMT -5
Snow? It was 86 here today! LOL
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Post by Cher on Nov 19, 2007 0:49:28 GMT -5
Snow? Yeah it's snowing here. BLECH!!!
I can hardly wait to shovel.
Oh wait, I've already done that. BLECH!!!!
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Post by chassroc on Nov 19, 2007 13:53:43 GMT -5
Again tks for all our help...I purchased some fuel cleaner put an ounce or so in the gas tank and let it run for 10 or 20 minutes. I filled it up again with fresh gas and ran for another 10 or so ,added some stabilizer and I'm thinking I'll be okay...The engine is running a bit rough but its running
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