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DAWy
Joined: Jan 7, 2011
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Ariens Snow-Thro - Mod. # 910995, Ser. # 071333
Original Message Jan 7, 2011 3:13 pm |
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Hello, I came across this website doing a Google search on the Ariens Snow-Thro snow blower. I actually came into possession of this through my next-door neighbour who had put it out at the end of his driveway approximately a month ago. I'm a young man (22), and was very interested in it, so I grabbed it right away. This is the first time I've ever had a snow blower, so I'm not familiar with the thing in the least. When my mom was in college or university, she took an interest course (not sure if that's what it's called) in Small Gas Engines. As such, she has a Small Gas Engines book by Alfred C. Roth, that has "Fundamentals * Service * Troubleshooting * Repair" on Small Gas Engines. I'm taking an interest in it, and figured that, even if the snow blower fails to work, it would be an excellent 4-cycle engine for me to have as a "project", so to speak. However, as I said, I'm new to snow blowers. The gentleman who got rid of it (he got a new snow blower) got this used himself, according to his daughter. As such, no manual came with it. I'm not familiar with it in the least, but have learned what I can from the instructions on the machine, and at least know the basics (I think), but I certainly wouldn't know how to start it up. If someone could help me out with a few specific questions, I would appreciate it. - Is there some way of obtaining a(n) owner/user manual?
- Does it require a "special" type of oil?
- What kind of lubrication, if any, would it possibly need, and where?
Here is all the information on it that I was able to locate: Ariens Snow-Thro National Audubon Society Mod. 910995 - Ser. 071333 Ariens Company Brillion, Wisconsin U.S.A. As I say, I'm young, but I'm very interested in this thing, and would appreciate some guidance. I'm pretty sure "Mod" stands for the "Model Number", and "Ser" stands for the "Serial Number" - seems logical to me, but if I'm wrong, please let me know (I know, a bit silly, but I rather be safe than sorry). Sincerely, -DAWy
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DAWy
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Re: Ariens Snow-Thro - Mod. # 910995, Ser. # 071333
Reply #22 Feb 5, 2011 3:06 pm |
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Hey, Yup, that pretty much describes it. I'll take a picture of it and post it, just to make sure there is no risk of any confusion. Give me a few minutes here. Thank you very much. -DAWy
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DAWy
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Re: Ariens Snow-Thro - Mod. # 910995, Ser. # 071333
Reply #24 Feb 5, 2011 3:38 pm |
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Hello, Just a quick note: my apologies for all my previous posts that didn't have any paragraphs in them. I was using my "smart phone" to post. Apparently it's not smart enough to make paragraphs. Here is a picture of where it is actually leaking, and what it looks like. I took this after having undone the entire thing, and draining the gas. The strange thing is it's leaking right where the screw is. At least that seems strange to me. Could there be a small hole in the actual screw?! Here is a picture of how the line runs: I'm pretty sure the way you described it is 100% accurate, Shryp, but there's some pictures for you so you can visually see it. Thanks for all the help, by the way. I really appreciate it! Sincerely, -DAWy
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DAWy
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Re: Ariens Snow-Thro - Mod. # 910995, Ser. # 071333
Reply #25 Feb 5, 2011 3:41 pm |
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No need for the picture, I know exactly what you are talking about. Apparently some of the plastic ones use the bushing too. I found this picture online: Whoops! Sorry, Shryp. Didn't catch this post until just now. Hope ya don't mind, mate. Sincerely, -DAWy
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DAWy
Joined: Jan 7, 2011
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Re: Ariens Snow-Thro - Mod. # 910995, Ser. # 071333
Reply #27 Feb 5, 2011 4:05 pm |
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Hello, By the way, something that's been bothering me a bit: on the right side of this machine, there are two handles. What exactly are they, and are they important for when I go to start this beast? You can see one in my first picture, to the bottom right (not very well), and the other in my second picture,jutting out from behind the gas tank. I printed out a copy of the manual, but had no luck locating them, so I have no clue what they are.
Thanks again for the help!
Sincerely,
-DAWy
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