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      10-24-2012, 11:42 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by nycbr View Post
A neighbor gave me an Ariens 2-stage snowblower with a 4hp 4 stroke Tecumseh engine that had been sitting in the garage. Other than changing out the old gas and maybe a new spark plug, what other maintenance needs to be done? Oil change?
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How long has it been sitting?

I would pull the spark plug, spray a little lube in and turn the engine over a few times to make sure all is well.

If it doesn't work properly with fresh gas etc. the carb may need to be taken apart and rebuilt.

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