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Marty456TTT
Joined: Jan 30, 2011
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Ariens 932506 8.5 HP Tecumseh lh318sa engine - dripping gasoline
Original Message Jan 30, 2011 7:06 pm |
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Can you help ? I had to replace the shear bolt on the impeller shaft and did so by tiling the blower fully up on its front end. I noticed later that afternoon that it was slowly leaking gas from somewhere near the carbuerator. I turned off the gas value and ran it till it stopped thinking that all the gas was used up. Later today I again noticed a gasoline smell and think it was still coming from the bottom of the carbuerator. There is a small spring loaded button on the bowl, I pushed the button and a small amount of gas came out - I think it was coming from there. I think this is to allow someone to fully drain the bowl? It's never done that before - any thoughts on why it started leaking and how I might fix it (if it's that push pin) or do you think it might be something else? Your help would be most appreciated.
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Marty456TTT
Joined: Jan 30, 2011
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Re: Ariens 932506 8.5 HP Tecumseh lh318sa engine - dripping gasoline
Reply #3 Jan 31, 2011 9:34 am |
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Thanks everyone .... I'll be travelling for a few days and will do as you suggested on Thursday. I'll post the results. By the way, the impeller belt was slipping and I found that there was a second mounting point for the idler pulley. So I moved the idler pulley to the cl;oser in slot and it no longer slips. I've ordered a replacement belt, but they seem to be on back order everywhere. I love this machine !! I was very lucky. I previously had a Toro 5 HP - it lasted about 20 years and then the worm gear failed. I found this one on Craigs List last year, a guy was selling it for his father who couldn't handle it any longer - it was a few years old and in perfect condition - $450.00 I think was a bargain !!
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Marty456TTT
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Re: Ariens 932506 8.5 HP Tecumseh lh318sa engine - dripping gasoline
Reply #4 Feb 4, 2011 10:13 am |
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Perfect !! I ran the machine for about 10 minutes. Shut it down and "voila" No Leak !! Thanks for your expert advice !! Marty
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