Snow Blower problem…help!?

I cant get my snow blower to run.? I took the cover off, and got some starting fluid in it and thatwill start it. But it will not stay running, It is an Ariens single stage(sp?) and only about 3 years old. It doesn't seem to be getting gas, I took the line off and drained some into a bucket so i know it isnt frozen? What could it be??? Any Ideas?
Thats the thing, I put gas in it. The gas is only about 3 months old....Do you think that this is still to old?

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2 Responses to “Snow Blower problem…help!?”
  1. hurricanelarry says:
    August 13, 2009 at 8:27 am

    If you had this unit sitting for a while there is a good chance that the old gas could be causing your issue. What happens to old gas if it sits is it turns into varnish, once this happens the only way to correct the problem is remove the carburetor float body and flush the internal parts with a carburetor cleaning or gunk remover made for just this purpose. I am certain once you do this your machine will run like new. best way to winterize gas engines is to remove all of the gas by either draining the gas tank or running it dry prior to long term storage. Don’t feel bad you and many other people just gas and go and never think about the long term effects when not in use annually. Good luck if this don’t help take it to a reputable repair shop in your area.

  2. opal1331 says:
    August 13, 2009 at 8:27 am

    Float in carb stuck or needle valve. If it has an in-line filter at the carb, it could also be plugged.
    After reading the answer provided by "hurrican…, I have to agree, to a point. If the gas was left un-treated in the tank or carb for an extended period, then the build up of varnish is a great possibility, although, I have a blower some 16 years old and never had I drained the tank during the off season, yet I have not had any problem.
    Reason being, at the end of the season, I mix the proper mix of a product called "stabil" in the gas, which prevents the fuel from separating. Also, I add some "gum-out" to the mix, in the start of the season, that will clean out any residue left over from the off season in the carb.
    For the present, try spraying some of the gum out directly into the fuel supply of the carb, that might clean the needle valve without taking it apart.

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