Airens ST824LE Sno-Blower

[lawnboy87]

My Airens snowblower has a 8.0 HP Tecumseh Snow King engine on it. There is a recall that is involved with the fuel shut-off valve, in which gas could leak out of the shut-off valve and cause a fire. Would it be ok to take out the gas hose system for the fuel shut-of valve and install a single hose running to the carb? Also, when i prime the engine before startup, fuel leaks out of the intake end of the carb. Is this another safety issue?

[Bob Minney]

Why not just have the recall work done? Should be free.
If you decide to just replace the fuel line, get yourself an inline shut off valve and install yourself ($3-6 at auto parts store)

Leaking fuel is a safety issue-sounds like a gasket needs replacing.

If you dont have a local dealer here is an online source for Ariens snowblower parts.
www.rcpw.com
click on after market parts to get there

[lawnboy87]

thanks:D