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nor_easter
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2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Original Message Dec 12, 2005 10:41 am |
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| First off, I have to say that after using the snow blower for the first time on friday in 15" of snow it's awesome. The plume of snow was huge and caused a couple of my neighbors to stop snow blowing their driveways, they all have older Ariens, and watch. For those of you concerned about the controls on the newer models, they work flawlessly. However, time will tell as far as durability. My only gripe is that the lowest forward gear could be lower. I fealt as though it was a little too fast to be tackling the EOD muck. OK now my problem, after finishing I fueled the gas tank up without turning off the fuel-line valve. Moments after finishing I noticed a steady stream of fuel out of the carb. I quickly shut the fuel line valve and the leaking stopped. What are possible causes/fixes for this? I didn't notice any gas smell while using the blower or when I opened the valve and primed it to begin using it. Thanks for all your help. Cheers,
Nick |
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nor_easter
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Re: 2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Reply #5 Dec 17, 2005 3:26 pm |
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Thank you for your suggestions on adjusting the lowest gear speed. I opened up the bowl the other day and backflushed it to no avail. It still leaks out of the throat of the carb where the butterfly is. The machine is new so I phoned the dealer I purchased it from and they reluctantly agreed to come and take a look/repair it.
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nor_easter
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FIXED: 2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Reply #6 Jan 10, 2006 11:47 am |
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Ok, now the follow up. The carb was leaking because the float was becomming saturated with gas and sinking. I hope this may help someone else in the future. Cheers |
nor_easter
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Re: 2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Reply #8 Jan 10, 2006 12:40 pm |
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I'll find out when they bring it back tomorrow. I just talked to the dealer on the phone.
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nor_easter
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Re: 2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Reply #10 Jan 12, 2006 1:36 pm |
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Solara - The float had a hairline crack in it so it was replaced. 70 Cheverolet - I remember and prefered the metal ones so you're dating both of us =^) |
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