Things You\’ll Need
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Spark plug socket wrench
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Plug gapping tool
Common small-engine spark plug
Ariens manufactures a variety of outdoor power tools, including snow blowers for consumer use. Ariens snow blowers are built with Briggs & Stratton engines similar in design and operation to those found on many lawn mower brands. The snow blower engine uses a spark plug mounted on top of the engine to provide a spark for combustion. Ariens recommends changing the plug annually before the onset of winter. Check the separate Briggs & Stratton manual that comes with the equipment to determine the proper plug gap for your particular engine.
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Step 1
Pull the wire off the spark plug on top of the Ariens engine.
Step 2
Unscrew the old plug with the spark plug socket wrench, turning the wrench to the left to remove the plug.
Step 3
Set the gap on the new spark plug to the measurement recommended for your particular engine, using the gapping tool to bend the L-shaped wire on one end of the plug. A common plug gap is 0.03 inches for many small Briggs & Stratton engines, but models vary on Ariens snow blowers so check your engine for specifics.
Step 4
Insert the threaded end of the new plug into the socket on top of the engine and tighten with the wrench,
Step 5
Connect the engine wire to the tip of the new plug.
