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nor_easter


Joined: Dec 12, 2005
Points: 8

2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Original Message   Dec 12, 2005 10:41 am
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


Joined: Dec 12, 2005
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FIXED: 2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Reply #6   Jan 10, 2006 11:47 am
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

solara


Location: Boston
Joined: Jun 16, 2004
Points: 252

Re: 2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Reply #7   Jan 10, 2006 11:49 am
So what was the fix? New float?

Was the original float defective?

2004-2005 Ariens 11528LE
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nor_easter


Joined: Dec 12, 2005
Points: 8

Re: 2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Reply #8   Jan 10, 2006 12:40 pm
I'll find out when they bring it back tomorrow. I just talked to the dealer on the phone.
70chevrolet


Location: Mansfield, MA
Joined: Dec 6, 2005
Points: 120

Re: 2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Reply #9   Jan 10, 2006 7:03 pm
must be a defective float or simply adjusted wrong. the last tecumesh float I replaced was metal. Not sure if the newer ones are plastic or what? The metal ones tend to bend more then plastic and go out of adjustment.
nor_easter


Joined: Dec 12, 2005
Points: 8

Re: 2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Reply #10   Jan 12, 2006 1:36 pm
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 =^)

70chevrolet


Location: Mansfield, MA
Joined: Dec 6, 2005
Points: 120

Re: 2005/2006 Ariens 926LE Carb Leaking
Reply #11   Jan 12, 2006 6:03 pm
No disrespect... I have just replaced more metal than plastic. Probably just bad luck. If it makes you feel better, I prefer radio over television, vinyl over CD and Carburetors over Fuel Infection. I guess old habits just die hard...

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