Cub Cadet Snow Blower Won't Start

Troubleshooting a cub cadet snow blower that will not start.
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Small engine repair in Colorado Springs, CO that works on lawn mowers, tillers, generators, snow blowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, leaf blowers, augers, go-karts, and mini bikes. We provide tune-up, blade sharpening, oil changes, spark plug replacement, air filter cleaning, and replacement, carburetor cleaning, and general maintenance.

[@brisky32]

This video worked perfectly. Found my emulsion tube 90% blocked. Didnt need to touch the idle set screw. Thanks again.

[@small_engine_repair]

Isn't crazy what old gas will do!!

[@thesalmonfamily]

Amazing tutorial. Just did my first ever carb and it started on the first try. So easy to follow his great video.

[@small_engine_repair]

Thank you. Glad you got your snow blower running.

[@petervanburen1979]

Thank you! Big storm coming and my snow blower wasn't working. You saved me a day of shoveling and maybe a few hundred dollars. 😊

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad I could help

[@svwolfpack]

This video was super helpful, exact same engine model that I have, snowblower wouldn't start, I followed along and now it's running like a top, thanks so much!

[@small_engine_repair]

Welcome

[@jimdent351]

I'm familiar with cleaning the odd carburetor but the issue I was having was getting the choke knob off. My eye's aren't what they once were and it looked like there was some kind of screw at the bottom of that hole. The problem was seeing what screwdriver to use. Apparently it just pops off. LOL. My neighbor thanks you. He left gas in his machine over the summer and he asked me to get it going for him. Thanks.

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad you got it running. Yeah my eyes are going as well.

[@KeithSlack-z4y]

Thank you SO much for your tutorial. I have never worked in a carburetor in my life. My 2 year old blower that would start from old gas sitting is now running like new! So easy to clean the carb. That was all it was. Thank you again!

[@small_engine_repair]

Welcome

[@ErickCruz-gl6kd]

Thank you for getting straight to the point !!

[@small_engine_repair]

Welcome

[@theodoreharwood7955]

Thanks so much for this man. I didn't have the stuff to clean the carb, but I swapped in a replacement using your video. Only bummer was I had trouble getting the choke lever from the old carb to the new one, but everything else was great! Thank you again! we are up and running.

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad it helped!

[@claytonlongworth1145]

I tip my hat to you sir!!!!!! 2 years down. 20 min fix!

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad you got it running.

[@mitchjames9626]

Dude this totally helped me. She fired right up! Thanks man!

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad to hear it!

[@MrDeceptionz]

The most detailed video I have found. This helped me in lots of ways! Amazing camera placement was able to see everything needed for this work.

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad it helped!

[@alexandergoers8291]

Thanks a ton! Worked like a charm (first time touching an engine or engine parts)

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad it helped!

[@sixgunsally2]

Thank you so much for this awesome video. My cub cadet carburetor is just slightly different than the one you showed.. but the concept was the same. I was able to get it all apart, clean it and put it back together. Runs great! Thanks again!!

[@small_engine_repair]

Awesome!!

[@mcdiscace]

THANK YOU!! This video helped me start it up. ‘‘Twas a bunch of gunk in the carb. 😊

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad it helped!

[@hbnyp]

You the man!!! Thanks this great video. Keep them coming

[@small_engine_repair]

Thanks! Will do!

[@TheCrittercam001]

Very good repair and tutorial with good camerawork♥

[@small_engine_repair]

Thank you very much!

[@iregretthismike7034]

Wow , with watching this video and 45 minutes later it actually worked , just use some fine nose tweezers to clean all the small holes. Great video, THANK YOU . January 7th 2023z

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad it helped

[@krislynch7454]

Excellent tutorial!! Def a professional n u did it so fast!! Thank u!!

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnkeating7481]

First timer here! Both videos I watched mentioned carb cleaner spray but I never saw it used. How much do you use and where do you apply it? Thanks!

[@small_engine_repair]

Hi John. In this video I talk about where to spray the carb cleaner, but actually dont show using it. I do point to the passage ways with the straw that comes with the cleaner. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZm2k2igpduVaM0 How much? Just a few sprays to make sure the fluid is moving through the passage ways and it not blocked. Be sure to wear safety glasses when using carb cleaner. Otherwise you could end up running to a faucet and flushing your eyes. I might have experience doing this, not fun!!

[@richardblake2114]

Thank you for this video she started right up

[@small_engine_repair]

Awesome

[@papist777]

Good informative video. Just got one of these for less because it won't stay running, same as the video. I'm going to just start with the fuel jet and see if that does it. Thanks!

[@small_engine_repair]

Good luck!

[@papist777]

Got mine working without removing the carb. Just cleaned the jet with a staple straightened out and a paper clip. Clamp off the gas line like it shows in the video.

[@hispanicprepper1218]

Should I empty the fuel system before storage?? Or can I leave some fuel in there with ethanol storage treatment??

[@small_engine_repair]

Yes. Otherwise if you leave gas in it I would start it at least once a month and let it run for a few minutes.

[@hyperA380]

Great video.. very clear instructions...thanks a lot!

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardaquino1640]

Thank you also can a fuel shut off valve be added .

[@small_engine_repair]

I don’t think there is any room for one.

[@jamie5179]

I mistakenly left fuel in the tank over the summer and mine wouldn't start up when I did some pre-winter prep. I followed the steps and it got it working again. One thing I didn't have was a ratchet extender to get the one hex nut in the top right corner but other than that it was easy with the tools I had.

[@small_engine_repair]

Great job!

[@craigsvideos6868]

Hello. Before i start tearing things apart, would it be easier to try and completely drain the gas and run some seafoam thru it? I mean, this is only 3 years old and i cant start it already. Lol

[@small_engine_repair]

That may work, but in my experience, taking the carburetor apart and cleaning it is the best.

[@bobjones2660]

Is there a truck to removing the choke knob without breaking off the top of the lever? And now that I've broken that off, how do i get the new one that i ordered on?

[@small_engine_repair]

Yeah its a dumb design. I have broken a few. I use a screwdriver driver and slowly start working it up, moving around so it does not get bound up. Finding one, yeah that is a joke as well. I have had success just using a screw to attach it.

[@bobjones2660]

I ultimately went with plan B, broke the throttle itself trying to get the lever off, so I just bought a new carb and lever. lol. (It basically went - break the top of the lever getting the knob off, give up trying to get the lever out of the throttle assembly, break that, replace carb. Luckily it was only $50.)

[@rarelyserious]

Super helpful video! Thanks!

[@small_engine_repair]

Welcome

[@JeffJenkins-f3i]

Great tutorial. I would be more specific about the washers that go on to the carb bolts before the plastic housing goes on. Much appreciated.

[@small_engine_repair]

You are welcome. Thanks for the feedback.

[@SETTAPERFORMANCE]

Is there a specific depth for idle screw !? Is it measurable ?

[@small_engine_repair]

I have done it so many times I just look at it and know. I have never measured it. Maybe an 1/8 of an inch or less.

[@ismaeldominguez789]

Mine didnt start at all. Did the same thing..main jet had something clogged in, preventing primer from supplying fuel I think, cleaned it. Put everything back together and started on the first try.

[@small_engine_repair]

Glad you got it running!

[@ebloulou4203]

Thank you for the information and video

[@small_engine_repair]

Welcome

[@stevesmith6058]

That’s fair enough I understand it’s just that all these years for 60 years I’ve been wearing no gloves

[@small_engine_repair]

Maybe it is a generation thing? Not all, but a lot of shows I watch on KZbin, the mechanic is wearing gloves.

[@brentp5014]

my snowblower is 3 years old but i dont use it much, each winter just before the snow comes i have to go through this ,drives me nuts, i clean it at the end of winter and the fuel gets a treatment ands it kept in my garage,thanks for the info just hate to have to this each year

[@small_engine_repair]

I find it best to drain all the gas and run it until it dies before storing.

[@brentp5014]

@@small_engine_repair i was able to get it going,i left the spark plug out and put it back and it started, thanks for the help

[@DWCmoose]

Best way to get all the holes on the carb is to use a twisty-tie with the metal wire inside, tear off the paper, perfect gauge wire to clear it

[@small_engine_repair]

Excellent tip

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

Do you advise your customers not to leave fuel in the machine during the summer . Or just rack in the money evert year .

[@small_engine_repair]

Ummm..both!!! I do educate each of my customers and I highly suggest that they drain the gas. I go over the steps with them.

[@TheCrittercam001]

I tell my customers to drain the old fuel, however most don't.

[@tubetop123]

Mine does not start I pull out the spark plug and cleaned up black stuff. Then it starts. Great. But a few minutes later,when I try to start it again it does not. I look at the spark plug it has a little bit of black, I clean again, and then after a few pulls, it starts. What could be the issue here? It should start whenever i pull it right? Shouldn't need to clean a plug each time

[@small_engine_repair]

If it is turning black that quick then the engine is running to rich. Correct, you should not need to pull the plug each time before starting. Once you get it running, will it run with the choke off?

[@tubetop123]

@@small_engine_repair yes it will keep running with choke off

[@bernecomp]

Why do snow blowers seem to lack any kind of air cleaner, or am I missing something?

[@small_engine_repair]

They have no air cleaner because if it did, moisture would collect on the air filter, freeze and then cause the engine not to run.

[@bernecomp]

@@small_engine_repair Got it. Thanks much.

[@lechefj]

Great info, thanks!

[@small_engine_repair]

You bet!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Oh my, I’ll never get it put back together 😏

[@auronedgevicks7739]

cub cadet makes this more difficult than it should be. The oil drain line isn't long enough so it will spill on the back if you're not fast enough. Same with the carb drain nut at the bottom.

[@small_engine_repair]

Yeah seems like a constant battle with any make and model these days.

[@johnavellani]

Thanks!

[@small_engine_repair]

You are welcome. Thank you.

[@isaacandrewerickson]

Thank you

[@small_engine_repair]

Welcome!

[@stevenverburg5490]

I never saw you remove the gas line from the primer. I broke mine trying to take the hose off. But still that step should be shown.

[@small_engine_repair]

Thanks for the feedback Steven. I watched the video again and I cut right before showing it :-(

[@dustyrustymusty3577]

Oh sure. I can just see me doing this. I need help changing light bulbs.

[@small_engine_repair]

🤷‍♂️

[@sharonelliott1936]

Is there a fuel shut off valve

[@small_engine_repair]

No

[@wookiehut7827]

You did not put the oil vent tube back on.

[@small_engine_repair]

Thanks for pointing that out.

[@FirstNameLastName-fu8ml]

You forgot to put the little hose to the side back on

[@small_engine_repair]

Yeah I missed that. My bad. Not the end of the world.

[@MarkSc1]

Unless you have some kind of small engine repair experience the average home owner IS NOT GONNA TAKE THE CARBERATOR OF A CUB CADET ENGINE APART... I have extensive experience with small engines and speek of my own experience... it requires mechanical ability....when all else fails hire an expert and do it right.....speaking for myself cause who else would I speek for

[@small_engine_repair]

Agree, but there are many DIYers out there where these type of videos give them enough direction and they get the job done.

[@hyperA380]

I respectfully ask that you speak for yourself. This is great instructional video that anyone can take advantage of and follow. If you're the type that calls service for anything that's your prerogative. All the guys I know easily maintain their lawnmower and snowblowers and they're desk junkies from 9 to 5. Small engines don't need much. Change oil, sparkplug and clean carb. If all fails, then call for service.

[@MarkSc1]

@hyperA380 who else could I speek for.... the newer small engines are built for very little maintainence....the CARBERATOR has very little room for error and almost absolutely no adjustments for air flow or fuel flow,no air cleaner or filter,not mine any way

[@hyperA380]

@@MarkSc1 that's true about newer carbs..mine is the same which is why I would most likely leave it to the pros when it comes to air mixture adjustments and fine tuning. BUT I was referring to just taking it apart and cleaning it. This almost always fixes start up issues and it's easy to do even with newer carbs.

[@stevesmith6058]

A real mechanic doesn’t wear gloves and I never will 60 years I’ve been working on things like this gloves are a waste of time i’m not afraid to get my hands dirty

[@tonysomers5339]

Oh Lord does it matter?? 😡

[@small_engine_repair]

According to Steve it does! Maybe we should put up a poll to see what the internet thinks :-)

[@stevesmith6058]

@@small_engine_repair Well if you have to wear rubber gloves to work on the stuff you ain’t mechanic dude specially you don’t use starting fluid on a two stroke engine

[@small_engine_repair]

Your are not the first to give me crap about wearing gloves. We each have our own ways and opinions so I do respect yours. One of my good friends dad passed away from prolonged exposure to oil. So I choose to wear gloves to lessen exposure to harmful chemicals.