"Robert11" wrote in message
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Tried to get my Ariens (quite Old) snowblower working
today, to make sure it
runs before
actually needing it.

Wouldn't start.
All that happens is lots of really dirty, somewhat blue,
exhaust comes out.
No sounds like it wants to catch.
Oil level is fine.

Was the unit run dry before storage? The blue smoke sounds
like it is firing, but you say "no sounds like it wants to
catch". Is it firing? Blue smoke suggests oil burning. Did
you use 2 stroke fuel? Tip the unit wrong? Squirt oil in for
storage? Have you tried priming it with a little gas in the
carb? Checked that the chole is working correctly?

Bob