How to get a snowblower to start with Sea Foam [SOLVED]

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We have a very new snowblower that has sat for 3 yrs with old ethanol fuel in it and it won’t start. After draining old fuel out and draining carb bowl, should we prime carb and let it sit for 24 hrs after treating it with Sea Foam 1:2 Ratio , BEFORE trying to start it up?

Asked by Eugene G. In Michigan

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Jim D.TECH
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Good question, Eugene. Yes, you’ll want to do what you described and let it sit overnight before trying to start it. That will give the Sea Foam a chance to reliquefy fuel gum/varnish that’s formed while it sat.

Here’s an overview, and a detailed step-by-step:

Drain the old fuel.
Add a 1:2 ratio of Sea Foam to fresh gas.
Prime/crank/rope pull to draw the treated fuel into the carburetor.
Let it sit overnight – 24 hours minimum – or longer.
Once it starts, run it as normal/as you need it and use up that treated fuel. The Sea Foam will continue to clean as it runs.

https://seafoamworks.com/uploads/public/resource-library/2022/07/HOW2_GummedUp-Carb.pdf

Answered by Jim D. TECH