|
Posted by Boden on January 14, 2008, 3:30 am
timnels@gmail.com wrote:
> I know enough about engine repair to know I don't know enough about
> engine repair...
>
> Storm hit NE yesterday and trusty snowblower won't start.
>
> 1. Drained the gas
> 2. Changed the plug
> 3. Blew carburetor cleaner in through the gas line to the carburetor
>
> It will turn over with the electric starter and let's out a puff or
> two of exhaust and then stops.
> I tried messing with the carb float screw (as this had been a problem
> in the past) but the best I get is it running for about 3 seconds and
> then stops.
>
> This is a fairly new Ariens 8HP model.
>
> Can anyone pass on some ideas on troubleshooting? Thanks!
>
This isn't the answer to your question, but may be worth considering.
This year I gave up trying to start small engines (snowblower,
generator, etc) at cold temperatures and bought small 50 watt heaters
that are attached with an adhesive to the block or oil pan. They
provide enough heat to make starting quite easy. Gasoline really
doesn't have much vapor pressure at 0 F.
http://www.padheaters.com/sizing.html
Boden
| 
Yahoo! 
Google 
Windows Live 
del.icio.us 
digg 
Netscape 
XML Sitemap