Noticed this on the way into HD last night.
EFI snowblowers.
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It might be great. Like everything else that's new I'd give it a little time and let someone else do the initial testing, and report the results.
Certainly the current electronic ignition in OPE engines is a lot better than points. Lets hope this will be better than a carb.
Calf is clamping down on emissions from OPE.
Calf is clamping down on emissions from OPE.
EFI has been in small engines for years, mainly in larger engines such as Kawasakis in higher end garden tractors and commercial mowers. I believe Kohler also has EFI on a few of their larger engines.
If the EFI is as reliable as the 30 yr Bosch efi in my 528es was, then it is an advance . I wonder if the price went up. My snow blower is probably the least used of my OPE. EFI lawnmowers will certainly reduce emissions
If the switch from carbs to EFI in motorcycles is any indication, hopefully the maintenance headaches associated with seasonally operated equipment will be reduced.
I'm thinking about leaking float bowls and gummed up jets, specifically.
I'm thinking about leaking float bowls and gummed up jets, specifically.
Do these have O2 sensor?
my 1999 Yardman 29" x 10HP Snowking is the loudest and foulest beast upon start-up. This EFI thing could be a good thing.
my 1999 Yardman 29" x 10HP Snowking is the loudest and foulest beast upon start-up. This EFI thing could be a good thing.
I assume EFI means several sensors and an ECM.
Originally Posted by Donald
I assume EFI means several sensors and an ECM.
Probably, and more money to buy. Once it becomes mainstream the prices will most likely come in.
I assume EFI means several sensors and an ECM.
Probably, and more money to buy. Once it becomes mainstream the prices will most likely come in.
prolly better but like many changes NOT necessary! many changes are mandated but for me if its not broke why fix it! small engines are said to be big polluters + as usual it will be fixed but will cost more to buy, usually less upkeep but costly to fix all the xtra UNNECESSITIES!!
Nice! I would like one. Mine is about to go south on me since the bucket has been welded once.
EFI have been around in small engines for decades, that's how Stihl made its name. I'm surprised that it didn't make its way into snowblower sooner.
Or maybe it's a first for Ariens?!
Or maybe it's a first for Ariens?!
Originally Posted by benjy
prolly better but like many changes NOT necessary! many changes are mandated but for me if its not broke why fix it! small engines are said to be big polluters + as usual it will be fixed but will cost more to buy, usually less upkeep but costly to fix all the xtra UNNECESSITIES!!
Hmm electronic ignitons aren't technically necessary but I'll bet you don't go around looking for points and a condenser....
Truth is, you don't have a clue as to whether EFI would be an advantage here.
prolly better but like many changes NOT necessary! many changes are mandated but for me if its not broke why fix it! small engines are said to be big polluters + as usual it will be fixed but will cost more to buy, usually less upkeep but costly to fix all the xtra UNNECESSITIES!!
Hmm electronic ignitons aren't technically necessary but I'll bet you don't go around looking for points and a condenser....
Truth is, you don't have a clue as to whether EFI would be an advantage here.
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