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Snow throwers can develop "flu-like symptoms" such as sputtering and sluggish starts if E10 fuel sits in the tank all winter, writes Ed Pfeifer, owner of Pfeifer Hardware in Mars, Pa. These problems may be avoided by use of a fuel treatment designed to work on "stale fuel" as well as fresh fuel. Additionally, snow throwers should be started up periodically in the off-season to prevent carburetor jets and fuel lines from becoming clogged, he advises.
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Watch this quick 2 mins video to learn about effects of fuel on your small engines. Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer protects your engine against the corrosive effects of ethanol and maintain fuel stability for up to 3 years. Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer protects your engine against the corrosive effects of ethanol and maintain fuel stability for up to 3 years.
The right fuel treament from the small engine experts. Source: http://www.briggsandstratton.com/us/en/support/videos/maintenance-repairs/advanced-formula-fuel-treatment-and-stabilizer Is it OK to blend fuels from season to season? What's the difference between summer and winter fuel?
Published 12/03/2012 11:47 AM | Updated 06/14/2013 12:12 PM Depending on your state's regulations, there could be up to a 30+ blend of fuel each year depending on the outside temperature. Purchase fresh fuel for your lawn and snow equipment in smaller quantities and just prior to using it for the season. It is not recommended that fuel be used from the prior season. (This applies to all fuels with 10% ethanol or less.) Winter fuel is blended to have a higher amount of vapor coming off the fuel. This helps winter equipment start in cold temperatures. However, this also causes the fuel to age quicker and if the fuel is not treated with a fuel stabilizer it will start to break down after (approximately) 30 days, causing the carburetor to plug. (This is a common scenario between winter seasons when untreated fuel is left in the fuel system.) Note: Winter fuel will breakdown at an accelerated rate, if not treated, when the temperature starts to rise in the spring of the year. So, winter fuel will work in summer engines because it is very highly volatile due to the high amount vapor coming off the fuel. Summer blended fuel will give off far less vapors and is designed for warm weather equipment use. Summer fuel has a longer life span with less need for a stabilizer. Summer fuel doesn't work well in winter equipment when trying to start an engine in 30 degree weather. Note: Fuel stabilizer is also recommended for summer fuel, due to its detergent additives that help to keep the fuel system clean at all times. Source: http://ariens.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/434/related/1 What are the starting and operation procedure for my Snow Blower?This quick 4 min video will help you start and run your snow blower with ease and troubleshoot common starting/operation problems. > Basic checks before starting your snow blowers > Typical Starting Procedures > Snow Blower Operating Procedures. The tips in this video are for the Ariens Platinum 30 Sno-Thro. We recommend you check your owner's manual for your machine to verify any operating guidelines for your specific snowblower.
For dore detailed instructions based on your SnowBlower model click on this link: http://www.ottawasnowblowers.com/1/post/2013/11/ariens-sno-thro-quickstart-links-how-to-video.html 2011-2013 Sno-Thro QuickStart Links & How To Video Published 10/04/2012 02:28 PM | Updated 11/15/2013 02:52 PM >>VIDEO: How to Run & Basic Functionality of a Snowblower - Ariens U-Tube Video Please click on the following product links for the new QuickStart Guides: What's the model of your ARIENS snowblower? |