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Smitty
"He who dies with the most toys/tools wins!"
Location: Connecticut
Joined: Dec 28, 2002
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Of all times, ARiens 824 wouldn't start!
Original Message Jan 22, 2005 3:34 pm |
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Fueked up my machine and decided I better fire it up just to be on the safe side earlier today. Wouldn't start with rope pull or electric start. Normally for a starting problem I would spray some instant start (ether or whatever it is) into the carb but of course no air cleaner on a snowblower. So, very, very carefully I heated up the carb with an electric blower. Sure enough, started right up! My question is this, other than heating my garage, what can do to keep this from happening in the future? One thing I did was add some dry gas after this happened. Hopefully that will help
Ariens 824 Sno Thro, Toro 18" Gas Trimmer, Craftsman 3.5 HP 9" Edger/Trimmer, Echo SRM230 Trimmer/Brush Cutter, Toro 21" Recycler II Mower, Craftsman 8.5 HP Chipper/Shredder, Craftsman 25cc GAs Blower/Vac, Husky Y1000 Air Compressor, Homelite EZ ChainSaw, Husky Chain Saw
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Dave___in___CT
 
Deliberate often...
...decide once...
Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
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Re: Of all times, ARiens 824 wouldn't start!
Reply #3 Jan 22, 2005 5:57 pm |
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These engines should be made to start easier when cold/cold... Good solution with the heat application Smitty ! Maybe adding an electric "heat pad" to the engine made for cars' oilpans would work... Maybe too big... Think there are heated oil dipsticks too... but just for cars/trucks... How about an electric heating pad... have to keep it dry though ! Or a light bulb near the engine (under cover)... Gotta be careful though ! No fires ! Think I'll invent a heated snowblower igloo !    Any potential buyers ? Dave...
Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.Henry Ford  BCS Tractor & snowblower
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Dave___in___CT
Deliberate often...
...decide once...
Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
Points: 3159
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Re: Of all times, ARiens 824 wouldn't start!
Reply #6 Jan 22, 2005 6:05 pm |
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My snowblower always starts easily... Even when left outside ! I send to to Florida for the Winter..!  Dave,,,
Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.Henry Ford BCS Tractor & snowblower
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Smitty
"He who dies with the most toys/tools wins!"
Location: Connecticut
Joined: Dec 28, 2002
Points: 237
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Re: Of all times, ARiens 824 wouldn't start!
Reply #7 Jan 23, 2005 3:14 pm |
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Dave, Send ME to Florida and I'll send my sons over to shovel you out!
Ariens 824 Sno Thro, Toro 18" Gas Trimmer, Craftsman 3.5 HP 9" Edger/Trimmer, Echo SRM230 Trimmer/Brush Cutter, Toro 21" Recycler II Mower, Craftsman 8.5 HP Chipper/Shredder, Craftsman 25cc GAs Blower/Vac, Husky Y1000 Air Compressor, Homelite EZ ChainSaw, Husky Chain Saw
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