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Location: Kingsville, MD
Joined: Jan 17, 2005
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Unexplained shutdowns
Original Message   Mar 1, 2005 6:24 pm
My new (this season) Ariens 8526 works well and I love it.  But (you knew there was a 'but' coming up), twice now the motor has stopped for no apparent reason.  It just shuts down.  I then check the gas tank.  There is gas.  Both times I pushed it back to the garage and decided to try to start it.  Both times it started on the second pull and proceeded to run just fine while I finished the job.  Any ideas about whats happening?  As long as it restarts, I don't consider it a 'showstopper' type of problem.  But I would like to know why it shuts down. 

The fuel that is in the tank now is about a month old and it has stabilizer in it.

All input is appreciated.   

Ariens 8526LE, Cub Cadet 2185 LT, Troy Bilt 8hp 5550 Watt Generator
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walbroman


Clean Carb Clean Machine

Location: Plattsburg
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Re: Unexplained shutdowns
Reply #13   Mar 7, 2005 12:07 am
Bad coil lead consuming damp or gas tank vent clogging

pecanmanwill


got a dog named Devon and a cat named Scooter and a She cat named Fluffy

Joined: Dec 3, 2002
Points: 677

Re: Unexplained shutdowns
Reply #14   Mar 8, 2005 7:08 pm
Sounds  like you all have just about solved this problem of shut down.   Three or four  are convinced, like me, that that cap for some reason is not venting properly

Of course when you check to see if fuel is present, you vent it,  it then will run for some length afterwards.  Let us know, if this is the problem.  All take care and may we solve every problem that develops on this forum this coming year.  ---your friend---Will

Will--sometimes called pecanmanwill
jubol


Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
Points: 1558

Re: Unexplained shutdowns
Reply #15   Mar 8, 2005 7:15 pm

Will,

Welcome back!!!    Missed you!!

                                     Fred    

Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower,  MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP  Self Prop Lawn Mower,  Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis  2000 
pecanmanwill


got a dog named Devon and a cat named Scooter and a She cat named Fluffy

Joined: Dec 3, 2002
Points: 677

Re: Unexplained shutdowns
Reply #16   Mar 9, 2005 7:17 am
Thanks Jubol--I am gradually getting my strength back.  Have a long way to go, but I am on my way.   Missed the month I was in and out of the hospital.   Spring is on the way down here in the deep south.  Grass is growing and the doctor tells me no mowing .   Man I am lost.  I love to cut grass.  You all take care and may the God of this world watch over you and your family and keep you now and always.----Will

Will--sometimes called pecanmanwill
mml4


Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!


Joined: Dec 31, 2003
Points: 544

Re: Unexplained shutdowns
Reply #17   Mar 9, 2005 3:14 pm
Hi Will _

Good to here from you!!!!!!

Marc

SnapperV210P,Toro22177,TroyBilt42010Snowthrower,Craftsman Shredder,American Turbo Pressure Washer HondaGX200,Stihl011Saw,EchoPas260Trimmer Edger,EchoPB602Blower,EchoHCR150Hedge Clipper
pecanmanwill


got a dog named Devon and a cat named Scooter and a She cat named Fluffy

Joined: Dec 3, 2002
Points: 677

Re: Unexplained shutdowns
Reply #18   Mar 9, 2005 3:49 pm
Thanks Marc---I am feeling good and on the road to recovery.   Wish you the best and we will talke- later---Will

Will--sometimes called pecanmanwill
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