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Marty456TTT


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Ariens 932506 8.5 HP Tecumseh lh318sa engine - dripping gasoline
Original Message   Jan 30, 2011 7:06 pm
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


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Re: Ariens 932506 8.5 HP Tecumseh lh318sa engine - dripping gasoline
Reply #4   Feb 4, 2011 10:13 am
Perfect !!  I ran the machine for about 10 minutes.  Shut it down and "voila" No Leak !!   Thanks for your expert advice !!  Marty
Dr_Woof


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Re: Ariens 932506 8.5 HP Tecumseh lh318sa engine - dripping gasoline
Reply #5   Feb 4, 2011 10:19 am
It's always a good idea to turn off that gas valve every time you are done using the machine.  Ever wonder why there are so many garage fires?

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