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kcfly


Never underestimate the stupidity of the general public - unknown

Location: SE of Kansas City, MO
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Points: 6

Help with Ariens model 932001 compact sno-thrower
Original Message   Jan 27, 2006 10:51 pm
I just picked up a model 932001 sn# 026574 at an estate sale for cheap.  It appears to be complete and in excellent condition.  The widow says her late husband used it for many years without any problems and even gave me the name of the dealer it was purchased at.  (They have since gone out of business).  Her husband died about 5 years ago and the blower has been sitting in his unheated shed untouched for those 5+ years.

Unfortunately, there is about a half tank of gas in it so it was never properly stored.

Any hints on what to do to give me the best shot at getting this blower back in working order?

Thanks a million!  I'm off now to ariens dot com to find the manual.

Thanks,
Brad
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kcfly


Never underestimate the stupidity of the general public - unknown

Location: SE of Kansas City, MO
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Points: 6

Re: Help with Ariens model 932001 compact sno-thrower
Reply #1   Jan 27, 2006 11:07 pm
Well, ariens dot com has the owners manual, but not the service manual or parts manual available for download.  Does anyone have copies of these?

Does anyone have any idea when this blower was produced?

Thanks!

Brad
Garandman


Location: South Boston, MA
Joined: Mar 10, 2005
Points: 341

Re: Help with Ariens model 932001 compact sno-thrower
Reply #2   Jan 28, 2006 7:01 am
Nothing should be worn out from the sound of it. Did you try to start it? Cleaning the carb may well be necessary, but you might get it started.

Does this one have a fuel shutoff. Many Ariens do and if it was run dry after the last use you could be ready to go after draining the existing gas. I usually just pour it in my auto tank, where it's so diluted it causes no problems.
kcfly


Never underestimate the stupidity of the general public - unknown

Location: SE of Kansas City, MO
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Points: 6

Re: Help with Ariens model 932001 compact sno-thrower
Reply #3   Jan 28, 2006 12:31 pm
Well,

I had time this morning to play with this old blower.  The widow called and told me she had found the original owners manual.  There was a date written on the cover 8-9-1979.  WOW, this thing doesn't look that old to me!  What do you think?  Anyway, I drained out the old fuel, topped off the oil and after a little coaxing, it started up and ran smooth as could be.  Now I need to actually change the oil and lube this thing up. 

I noticed in the manual it references yard attachments for use in the summer, anyone have any info on this??

THanks!
Brad




jubol


Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
Points: 1558

Re: Help with Ariens model 932001 compact sno-thrower
Reply #4   Jan 28, 2006 12:43 pm
KCFLY,

If it has a metal tank, change it to a plastic one, no rust flakes going to your carb.

When you do the tank or not, install new fuel lines and fuel shut off valve!!

Wash, Wax, Lube and Oil change!!!

Then blow snow, if we ever get any!!

                                                                     Fred 

Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower,  MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP  Self Prop Lawn Mower,  Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis  2000 
kcfly


Never underestimate the stupidity of the general public - unknown

Location: SE of Kansas City, MO
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Points: 6

Re: Help with Ariens model 932001 compact sno-thrower
Reply #5   Jan 28, 2006 1:08 pm
It does have a plastic fuel tank, but new fuel lines would be a good idea.  There is no fuel shutoff that I have found yet.  That would be nice to add. 

Yeah, it does need a good washing and waxing.  I suppose I can do that on these 60 degree days we are having.  I sure wish some snow would come my way.  We are expecting thunderstorms today, what a weird "winter".

Thanks all!
DNK1


Joined: Jan 11, 2006
Points: 20

Re: Help with Ariens model 932001 compact sno-thrower
Reply #6   Jan 29, 2006 11:37 pm
kcfly wrote:
Well,

I had time this morning to play with this old blower.  The widow called and told me she had found the original owners manual.  There was a date written on the cover 8-9-1979.  WOW, this thing doesn't look that old to me!  What do you think?  Anyway, I drained out the old fuel, topped off the oil and after a little coaxing, it started up and ran smooth as could be.  Now I need to actually change the oil and lube this thing up. 

I noticed in the manual it references yard attachments for use in the summer, anyone have any info on this??

THanks!
Brad





There is a tiller attachment for these machines.
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