Ariens 414cc

[Lawnboy18]

This morning I started up the Ariens. It ran for about 15-20 mins then started to act up. I loosen the gas cap and it started to run smoothly again. So to make sure I tighten the cap and it ran for about 3-4 mins then it acted up again. So I loosen the cap and it ran smoothly. I will see about getting a new cap. I know when I'm snowblowing on a windy day the gas cap etc gets covered with snow. I try to keep it clean but maybe there is a little piece of ice in the cap I don't see. Well anyway I will try to get a new one.
Thanks you so much...

You definetly need a new gas cap. It is not venting properly.

 

[Twigs]

You definetly need a new gas cap. It is not venting properly.

New Cap on the way..

 

[Rivets]

That cap should be under warranty, so don't let them talk you into paying for it.

 

[Twigs]

That cap should be under warranty, so don't let them talk you into paying for it.

Nope no charge..should be getting the new one soon..Now I wonder is this going to be an ongoing problem..This is the first season for this machine..I'm I going to have to get a new one every year...I guess we will see...

 

[detdrbuzzard]

take the old gas cap and get a sewing needle. hold the needle with some vice grips and heat the needle up then poke a hole through the cap, vented. seeing that the new cap is under warranty ariens will send you another new one if it doesn't vent correctly