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Title: Snow Blower Issue
Post by: harley21 on May 31, 2022, 05:12:17 AM

Trying to juggle work meetings, plow 12" of snow, and pack for a trip.

The blower didn't sound right, I saw some black smoke and just attributed it to old gas. I turned the choke off right after starting, but with fat gloves, it turns out I didn't turn it enough. the graphic is horrible and I thought I was 100% off. My fault.

Anyway, I ran almost a full tank that way, then realized WTH I did. I ran another 30 minutes or so with more gas, choke off and it ran great.

Now my exhaust is black with carbon.

Once things settle down, I figure I'll swap out the spark plug. Maybe clean the carbon off, just because it reminds me that I'm a moron.

Briggs & Stratton engine

Anything else?

Title: Re: Snow Blower Issue
Post by: s1120 on May 31, 2022, 06:01:50 AM

Ya, it will carbon up a bit, but really just run it. Unless the plug is totally fouled, it will just burn off. Maybe give the oil a little smell to see if it has a strong fuel smell, but really these things are pretty forgiving.

Title: Re: Snow Blower Issue
Post by: Vagrant on May 31, 2022, 06:16:57 AM

OK, somebody has to ask, where the hell are you with 12" of fresh snow?

Title: Re: Snow Blower Issue
Post by: fotoguzzi on May 31, 2022, 07:17:49 AM

 :popcorn:

Quote from: Vagrant on May 31, 2022, 06:16:57 AM

OK, somebody has to ask, where the hell are you with 12" of fresh snow?

Title: Re: Snow Blower Issue
Post by: John A on May 31, 2022, 09:15:37 AM

Quote from: Vagrant on May 31, 2022, 06:16:57 AM

OK, somebody has to ask, where the hell are you with 12" of fresh snow?

Montana?

Title: Re: Snow Blower Issue
Post by: nc43bsa on May 31, 2022, 11:42:30 AM

Didn't Denver get hit with that much late last week?