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@fnfailure
@fnfailure 16 сағат бұрын
Valves may need adjusted
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 12 сағат бұрын
Not on this one
@KurtKoster-s6t
@KurtKoster-s6t 19 сағат бұрын
The gas cap vent is plugged,ran across this many times
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 18 сағат бұрын
Yep
@GIII31.
@GIII31. Күн бұрын
It ain't got no gas in it. Emm hmmm I reckon
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair Күн бұрын
Nah bad gas cap
@danielakers9711
@danielakers9711 Күн бұрын
i curious to the cause of this i have a hobart welder with a kholer on it doing the same thing
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair Күн бұрын
It was the gas cap. The rubber seal was missing.
@FirstlySecond
@FirstlySecond Күн бұрын
Coils will lose your spark after you shut it off wind warm, a cracked spark plug when heated expands the crack and will actually spark through the porcelain, causing a misfire or it’s got a bad gas cap
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair Күн бұрын
Huh?
@jimdodge5766
@jimdodge5766 Күн бұрын
I see the problem. It's a Scott's from home depot
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair Күн бұрын
Alright
@JacobTaylor-f1i
@JacobTaylor-f1i Күн бұрын
I’m having the same exact issue so let my check and I’ll get back to you
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair Күн бұрын
Sounds good
@moabwheeling1305
@moabwheeling1305 Күн бұрын
Good diag Robby . I don't know if you watch James Condon or not but he is the generator guru lol. What the heck did you do to your hand ? It looks like a burn to me . Yikes!! Take care my friend and catch you on your next video.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair Күн бұрын
Yes I have watched his videos. Very helpful. Accidentally touched the exhaust on a snowblower when I was working on it.
@moabwheeling1305
@moabwheeling1305 Күн бұрын
@@small_engine_repair Ouch!!
@devonholley5878
@devonholley5878 2 күн бұрын
Use dry gas and clean the fuel tank
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair Күн бұрын
Ok
@professionalmike4189
@professionalmike4189 2 күн бұрын
Ignition coil, or vapor lock
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair Күн бұрын
Yep
@焦芳-x3m
@焦芳-x3m 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 2 күн бұрын
Welcome
@snowfighter62
@snowfighter62 2 күн бұрын
That's one of the reasons why I always keep the auger engaged when I blow snow. It's less stress for the belt too.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair Күн бұрын
Why is that?
@vinmandich7756
@vinmandich7756 3 күн бұрын
The gears don't need grease just the. Hex shaft why grease a coated gear that is open air also dynamic cut teeth if a gear is not high load ,speed,and kept clean there is no need for grease reason why when you get it has none on it do you think these engineers don't know what there doing 🤔 it's a friction system if they wanted grease on it would be sealed away from the friction disk . Don't use grease at all use 3 in one or 30 weight engine oil on a rag so not to have fling off onto your friction disc . Why would we not want grease or oil on our FRICTION DISC just saying
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for pointing that out.
@donnie2914
@donnie2914 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for the video great job
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 2 күн бұрын
You're welcome
@iredfox11
@iredfox11 3 күн бұрын
Just needs a sniff of the good stuff it's fine
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 2 күн бұрын
Yep
@lastcall170
@lastcall170 3 күн бұрын
Mine only runs when it's summer and there's no snow.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 3 күн бұрын
Well then!
@fletchflips1017
@fletchflips1017 3 күн бұрын
How long is your scraper bar lasting?
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 3 күн бұрын
I worked on this for a customer. So not sure if the life expectancy.
@randystucks7492
@randystucks7492 3 күн бұрын
Please PLEASE watch some videos on how to use a fucking grinder before you lose a finger!
@gregatkinson7276
@gregatkinson7276 4 күн бұрын
You did not show installing the broken gasket on the bowl but I am sure you replaced it with a new one that again was not shown. Another key point you missed was you need to remove the pressed in L shaped gas feed fitting from the carb. because it conceals a fuel filter screen in the carb you will see when you remove the elbow. Learned that from Donnyboy!
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for pointing that out.
@AaronBregg
@AaronBregg 4 күн бұрын
Needed to stop by and say that it is late November 2024 and your video helped this complete small engine newbie get his snowblower working. I guess this means that small engines are easier to fix that computers. MANY thanks again for reminding us not to be intimidated. Keeping all of the parts in the same layout was very helpful. Have a good holiday!
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 4 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
@RossBatty-m6e
@RossBatty-m6e 4 күн бұрын
Thank you!! This worked great and saved me lots of money!!
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 4 күн бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Mistrals60
@Mistrals60 4 күн бұрын
Going to give this a try on my Cub Cadet snow blower tomorrow. Thanks for the great, step-by-step instructions.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 4 күн бұрын
Hit me up if you have any questions.
@timcapell
@timcapell 4 күн бұрын
I ran through this and it appears to have helped as it fires up but only runs like 3-4 seconds and dies. So it only starts if I prime it…then dies.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 4 күн бұрын
Is gas freely flowing from the gas tank to the carburetor? Maybe something is blocking the line. If plenty of gas is getting to the carburetor then something is still clogged in the carburetor.
@joshjones6302
@joshjones6302 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video . I just put on a new carburetor on my toro 518 ze and she fired right up . The oil smelled like gas, so that tip you gave was a huge key to me figuring out what to do. I didn’t bother cleaning the old one bc I can get new ones rather cheap. So I just went that route. I’m not super mechanically inclined but I’ve done enough work on vehicles over the years that I thought I’d give this a try . Your video and knowledge helped guide me thru the process . Thank you very much ! This is def a do able diy job . Just set aside a day where you have time and then take your time and get it done .
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 4 күн бұрын
Glad you got it running!
@Earlthepear69
@Earlthepear69 4 күн бұрын
Buy a arions
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 4 күн бұрын
Why?
@petervrabcak5597
@petervrabcak5597 5 күн бұрын
You didn’t tear it down or repair it you just skinned it like a rabbit
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 4 күн бұрын
Yep
@SeyeneTom
@SeyeneTom 5 күн бұрын
Please why a Hot generator refuse to start on still when it's cool.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 4 күн бұрын
Are you trying to start it using the pull cord or starter?
@howboutdemnoles
@howboutdemnoles 5 күн бұрын
None of my spark plug sockets will fit inside to the sparkplug. The diameter of the hole to get down to the plug is to narrow. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 5 күн бұрын
Yeah, I remember having the same problem. You need a 13/16. Just get it in there.
@brianb5779
@brianb5779 6 күн бұрын
Unless im missing something, mine looks just like this and its much easier to unbolt the upper pulley and take the belt off. You dont have to go thru all that. I mean maybe yours is different but it looks like thats all you have to do.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 5 күн бұрын
I will try that next time.
@Stretch57
@Stretch57 6 күн бұрын
You think the tighter the belt is, the easier it would be to get off the pully? Walk it off, then split the blower parts.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 5 күн бұрын
That might work.
@richardaquino1640
@richardaquino1640 7 күн бұрын
Are you being serious or just looking for followers
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 5 күн бұрын
Yep
@EK19FU46
@EK19FU46 7 күн бұрын
Can this thing be used for a motorcycle??
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 7 күн бұрын
I don’t think so
@FrankSchwarzfree
@FrankSchwarzfree 7 күн бұрын
Dang. Fixed! Thank you so much!
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 7 күн бұрын
You’re welcome
@ItalianBisol
@ItalianBisol 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video. Tried everything else to turn mine over and nothing worked. Drained the reservoir and it started on the first pull.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 7 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it helped!
@Boojodee
@Boojodee 8 күн бұрын
Good video
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 8 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@smestel
@smestel 8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!!! You are awesome!
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 8 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@ioannisa5084
@ioannisa5084 8 күн бұрын
Great video. Clogged carb. Thats why we can add a fuel filter before carb
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 8 күн бұрын
Great point!
@Joeteck
@Joeteck 9 күн бұрын
They screwed up and never installed a gas shut-off knob. If they had, we wouldn't have this problem
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 9 күн бұрын
@@Joeteck yeah not sure why they stopped installing them.
@Joeteck
@Joeteck 8 күн бұрын
@@small_engine_repair I will probably add one myself. Seems pretty simple to do.
@DaDaDo661
@DaDaDo661 10 күн бұрын
Is it ok to tip it over like this? Wont the gas and oil spill out of the caps?
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
You may get some gas dripping from the gas cap depending on how full the tank is. Otherwise I have not had oil leak.
Күн бұрын
This is the preferred method by the manufacturer and pros as to the position to service this area. Just make sure your oil caps are on nice and tight and there won’t be an issue there. If your gas tank is greater than half full, and you don’t want to drain the tank, take the gas cap off and place a sandwich bag for example over the gas tank hole and screw the gas cap back on tight and that way no gas will leak through the cap. Also, do not follow the procedure you here, look for my other comment on here as to perform this maintenance correctly. ps. When you’re done, don’t start your blower immediately, let the oil settle back down to the bottom of the engine and then you’ll be all set.
@redtide08
@redtide08 11 күн бұрын
What size spark plug socket is needed for this engine? I've tried all of my long sockets and none are big enough and the stupid manual just says "use a spark plug socket"
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
Should be a 13/16.
@redtide08
@redtide08 10 күн бұрын
@small_engine_repair thanks much; that's 1/16 larger than the biggest deep socket in my set, of course.
@mikeh2790
@mikeh2790 11 күн бұрын
Any tips on getting the carb stem aligned correctly to reinstall the knob?
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
Once the plastic is back on the stem should be in the center of the hole. Is it not?
@mikeh2790
@mikeh2790 10 күн бұрын
@small_engine_repair I had to end up taking off the metal guide ring for the throttle wires that was mounted right on top of the engine. This allowed me to get the plastic to sit down a tad and got everything lined up
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
@@mikeh2790 Glad you got it.
@craigrussell7542
@craigrussell7542 11 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
Welcome!
@robertglover1271
@robertglover1271 12 күн бұрын
You should have shown the voltage regulator otherwise a tgood video Bob
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
Next time.
@moabwheeling1305
@moabwheeling1305 12 күн бұрын
Yep this is why people don't service their equipment anymore. I agree with you as they should have made that cover a little bigger , would have saved time removing the side cover. Dumb design for sure. Take care Robby.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
Definitely
@moabwheeling1305
@moabwheeling1305 12 күн бұрын
Another job well done sir! I wish we would get enough snow for me to use my snowblower . We have a real good chance this weekend moving into next week but we will see. Take care and catch you on your next one.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@moabwheeling1305
@moabwheeling1305 12 күн бұрын
I'm shocked on how many people don't take care of their small engines. It only takes a few minutes to drain the fuel and change the oil. But with people not doing so keeps you and myself in business. Catch you on your next Robby.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
It definitely does! 🙂
@pets7164
@pets7164 9 күн бұрын
I just change the carb and new gas . It started last 5 days with pull rope . Now nothing . Plug has spark.doesn’t sound like engine has any gas but does.nothing
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 9 күн бұрын
@@pets7164 If you are sure that it has gas, spark, and the carburetor is clean then it something else. Have you checked the valve lash?
@moabwheeling1305
@moabwheeling1305 12 күн бұрын
Great video again Robby! It almost seems like the manufactures don't want anyone to work on small equipment anymore. They just make it more difficult to remove and replace parts or do any type of service. Yes, Carb spray or brake clean in your eyes is no picnic in the park . Ask me how I know. Take care and catch you on your next video.
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
I hear ya! It seems like they're making it harder and harder.
@moabwheeling1305
@moabwheeling1305 12 күн бұрын
So the cable guide is plastic ? I bet it wasn't even available anymore as so many other things nowadays . Great job as always Robby. Catch you on your next video. i
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 11 күн бұрын
Yep. The toro parts catalog showed the part but no part number.
@moabwheeling1305
@moabwheeling1305 11 күн бұрын
@@small_engine_repair Seems to be the trend nowadays.
@evolawnlandscape
@evolawnlandscape 12 күн бұрын
I will have to try this out my wont start. I will keep you updated
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 12 күн бұрын
@@evolawnlandscape sounds good
@evolawnlandscape
@evolawnlandscape Күн бұрын
@ UPDATE! My snowblower turns on and works like new. Thanks for this video brother! I did exactly what you did and it was the carburetor. I didn’t have time to clean it so I just bought one of Amazon for $20 bucks. If anyone needs the this carburetor for this blower here it is. Huayi Carburetor Carb Assy For Cub Cadet Snow Thrower model# 31AM5CVS756
@gordonrettmann8302
@gordonrettmann8302 12 күн бұрын
Great nice and simple, no yapping for 10 minutes
@small_engine_repair
@small_engine_repair 10 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful.