Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I have an Ariens 522EC.  It's about 5 yrs old, my sister gfave it to me.  It wouldn't start.  The pull cord stuck as if the engine was ceased.  GHad it reparied for $85.  After 3 uses, same thing.  As I was finishing up driveway, it stalled(full tank).  I can't start it again.  The pull cord is stuck as if engine ceased. any thoughts

      its   50:1        2.5 ounces of oil  to 1 gallon of gas

thanks that did the trick!