How to Clean a Snow Blower Carburetor, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet, Husqvarna.

How to Clean Snow Blower Carburetor with a China Engine.
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[@chrischartrand8671]

Directions were simple to follow, and he speaks common language to non engine people. Made the project manageable and straight forward. Successful results were immediate. Thank you so much

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Chris, I'm glad this helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@mainewoodswild8052]

Dude I just followed these 2 videos for step by step and my snowblower fired right up after I cleaned the carb all out. As a first time carb cleaning never doing it before. Thanks for the awesome step by step work u have no idea how much this made my day.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m happy to hear your up and running again! Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for commenting.

[@spencerhudzenko3734]

Life saver, really didn't wanna replace my carb after I forgot to drain last year.

[@josephfine3394]

Newer machines are very different from older units. The disassembly is not nearly as simple, so it's encouraging to watch you do it, first. Your instructions are direct and concise. Well done, and much appreciated sir!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching and the kind comment!

[@simhk13]

I am from Quebec, Canada and I like to thank you for the great-easy-to-follow video!! I managed to fix my snowblower after watching it. Thank you so much!!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Simon, I'm glad to hear your back up and running again!! Now to keep it running. Read up on the non ethanol fuel called "Aspen Fuel". www.aspenfuels.us/products/all/aspen-4/. I try and make sure my customers read up on the product and if they start using it, they may never have the issue again. Thank you for watching, the kind comment and supporting the channel.

[@thebostonmergerer]

was able to remove old gas from carb and get my snowblower running again thanks to you!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful, your back up and running! and the kind comment. Please give this video a like subscribe if you haven’t already and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@richardundlin8593]

I'm taking mine apart to see if I can simply add a gas shut off valve. I don't know why these manufacturers don't have them since they cost just a few cents. As an old mechanic I know the best thing you can do is shut the gas off and let the machine empty the carburetor after every use, and especially before storage. Thanks for your video it's very helpful for individuals who've never done this. This is a very typical carburetor on a small engine, and your video would be useful for almost any snowmobile carburetor. You do good work.

[@angelazaretskie7701]

excellent videos ,,now i,m on my way back out to the garage ,,ohya,,a friend of mine made a glove with a magnet in it with slots in the end to hold a bolt or a nail,,he made it after watching me work on his tractor with a paralyzed hand with a mag stick taped to it ,,,power on brother

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Nice! Thank you for watching and the kind comment. You too!

[@lb3724]

Came back around for the second time 1 year later bc a different small engine stopped working and wanted to thank you again for this amazing tutorial. Best engine related tutorials on the internet!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad these videos are helping you and thank you for supporting the channel!

[@michaelpage8177]

Great video! So easy to follow for someone who has never worked on an engine before. I cleaned out my carb when there was gas sitting in tank for a year, and it started right up. Thanks so much!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Michael, I’m glad to hear it all worked out! and thank you for watching and commenting. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@TimothyBrewer]

Your 2 part video on removing and then rebuilding the carb on the cub cadet snow blower was a life saver. I followed your procedure and got mine running again saved me a bunch of money over taking it to a repair shop. Thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Timothy, I'm glad you were able to get the job done and saved some $ in the process. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated! thank you for watching.

[@musicandwine1]

Ya man, i gotta say your video is all killer and no filler, straight to the point, and really well filmed.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@Robert-hd9ju]

I agree with the many other folks that your tutorial is better than any others I have seen. Thanks for taking the time to put this together in such an efficient and effective way.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Robert, I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the very kind comment:)

[@EricHowell1111]

Great video thank you so much for sharing! After only one season and treated gas that went through the snow blower the carburetor was clogged. I thought I had all the gassed drained at the end of the season, apparently not. Fired up the snowblower tonight just in time for the snow and did a victory lap!❄️

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Eric, I’m happy to hear your back up and running!! Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please spread the word about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@davidrobins4025]

Thanks for the follow-up on disassembly of the carb. Very clear description and video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks again David!

[@coolbluelights]

I love how everything is 10mm on these newer machines so you don't have to be using like 4 different wrenches to do the job. saves so much time.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I agree:)

[@watermanone7567]

Nice job. I haave had to occasionally drill the idle jet up a size or two with a micro drill set to stop a machine for surging. Certain model carbs need even more that that. Thanks again for the video.

[@davidduchene1771]

I want to thank your for this and the removing the carbuerator video you posted. fI have not done a lot of this type of work and you made it very clear and straightforward. Not so much what it would have cost to have ti done, but I didnt want to leave it for 3-4 weeks till a show got to it - MN winters arent that forgiving. Thank you again

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi David, I’m glad the videos are helpful and you were able to get up and running again. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated:) Thank you for watching!!

[@drjohncasey]

Can't thank you enough for your step-by-step directions / video. Really helped a lot! Only mistake I made was not taking off the o-ring before spraying everything down with carb/choke cleaner and it stretched it out making it useless. Thank goodness my local HW store had a reasonable fascimile :) Thanks again.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and I hope it all works out!!! Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching:)

[@anthonynischo1336]

E Excellent no music you just got down to business the only different tool I used was it welders torch tip cleaner to clear the Jets

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for the kind comment! It sounds like your back up and running:)

[@gexgeko6520]

Best ever description / hands on video I have ever seen. Well done Sir!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for the kind comment! I’m glad it was helpful. Please give this video a thumbs up to help my channel. It would be greatly appreciated. Take care.

[@johncassidy2982]

Nice job. What type of gasket or o-ring on the bowl nut, mine was pretty much gone, the one that came in the kit didnt seem like the right one. How tight when installing bowl nut? Thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Unfortunately, I cannot find parts readily available for the China carburetors and if your kit did not come with the correct one, you will have to make do with what you have or try to do some research online. Make sure the nut is tight and just check for leaks, and may have to snug it little more. I do not know a torque spec. Just make sure it’s very snug and then you can tighten a little after that if needed. I’m sure it was pretty tight when you took it off so you can go by that.

[@dj5752]

Really nice job. You explain everything clearly. Thank You.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

You're very welcome! Thank you for the kind comment and for watching. Please give this video the thumbs up and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated

[@dj5752]

All ready did. Keep putting out these videos. I'll be watching.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

@@dj5752 That’s my plan, Thank you!

[@manmeetworld]

I jacked up that main jet 28 bucks Amazon entire new carb coming my way.

[@smaltais417]

Great vid, instructions are super clear. This was very helpful.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting! Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow:) it would be greatly appreciated.

[@aricschachner9167]

What kind of liquid do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner? IPA, Meangreen, water, or something else?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Simple Green and water.

[@shootermcgaven02]

Awesome video. Saved me in many ways.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful, Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching and the kind comment:)

[@gopherfan]

I was wondering if you have a link to the Ultrasonic cleaner you use? I was think of buying one, and thought you might have some suggestions as to the best ones around. Thanks for the great video. I need to get mine running, and then fell into the rabbit hole of watching a bunch of your videos.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

LOL!! “Rabbit Hole” I do it all the time :). If you don’t rebuild many carburetors I would suggest purchasing one from harbor freight. I have a large industrial one. If you want me to look into where I purchased it I can look into it. Go to my website and send your info through my contact page if needed. Www.Johnsonssmallengines.com

[@gopherfan]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I likely would use it 2-3 times per year. I don't think I would need an industrial one. Thanks for the quick response.

[@petepeabody8905]

I have an issue with the primer bulb not operating after carb disassembly. I cleaned both the main jet and nozzle, no obstructions. Preety easy . The primer bulb now doesn't pump fuel up through the main jet. I got it from a guy that says it was in fact working prior to me doing the carb. When I pump the primer bulbi it seems to blow air through the bowl gasket area. Any ideas??? Thank you... Pete. Could it be a worn bowl gasket issue???

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Sounds like the primer bulb is working. If you have air coming out around the bowl gasket, You ether don’t have the gasket lined up correctly on the bowl, the bowl nut is loose or your bowl may be out of shape/bent and is loose even though the nut is tight. Basically the bowl gasket to the carburetor is not sealing properly. Strange though, if you had air leaking around the bowl gasket, you would most likely have fuel leaking also.

[@petepeabody8905]

You are correct there is gas leaking out only when I pump the primer bulb. The machine starts easily and runs well, although I believe the high idle is not nearly enough. I am planning on taking it back apart to put the spring on the governor to the second hole, it is in the lower of the 3 holes. I never got that far. I also got a new gasket for the bowl. A TECUMSEH 631028A. It has a better shoulder than the round original one. Thank you for you input

[@tomcousins3900]

Great video. Thanks.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@fransdestombe3092]

Great video. Thanks. Any thoughts on what would make the carb leak fuel into the cylinder. Checked my oil and it was way full, super thin and smelled like fuel. Drained way more than the 600ml of oil that should be in it. Much appreciated.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Yes, the reason why this happen is, the needle valve and seat inside the carburetor failed. Most likely due to a piece of dirt caught between or fuel that has gone bad. When this happens, there is a gap created between the needle and seat allowing fuel to pass threw the carburetor and into the engine or onto the floor. You can look at both pieces to see if you can clean and re-install. If it doesn't look good then just replace the carburetor. Make sure you change the engine oil to get all gas out or the machine will smoke badly and may wear out the engine quickly. The way top avoid this in the future is stay away from pump gas at the gas stations. Try using Aspen fuel. Read up on it. I have been replacing all snow thrower gas and going to Aspen for the last few years and now the carburetor issues are going away. Read about it before you try it. Here is a link for information. I am not sponsored, its just a really good product. www.aspenfuels.us/products/all/aspen-4/

[@fransdestombe3092]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thank you very much!

[@fransdestombe3092]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks again. All done and it's running.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear! Thanks for the update.

[@Huskers-yo9yl]

I get gas leaking every time I prime it. I had taken the bowl off and shot brake cleaner down the jet. The gasket was loose and didn’t want to stay in its spot. Now the blower will not run without the primer being pressed constantly. Should I take the carb off and clean it or did I ruin it?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

You will need to take it off and clean it. I have a video on how to remove it. You will need to asses the internal parts to see if you are able to clean it and replace if necessary.

[@markoliver7343]

I did this cause mine would not start. I got it to start now it idles up and down. Did I do something wrong putting it back together?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

The hunting and surging means there is a blockage in the carburetor. If cleaning the carburetor does not work you will need to replace it.

[@tkimbeth]

very good video

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like, subscribe and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching.

[@fljerry65]

I've removed the carburetor from the same snow blower and would like to soak it in Chem-Dip. Do I need to remove all the plastic parts before I soak it?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I do not know what is in your Chem Dip so I would just be on the safe side and take all plastic off.

[@fljerry65]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thank you. Great videos!

[@jailbreak5755]

Any rebuild kits?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I have not seen any yet.

[@scottywin5571]

Don’t a video showing you replacing the choke level (shaft) for this carb?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I think this should help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6apHaqe5J1Z7s

[@irvingseise483]

Is there an other filter on the gasoline inlet 90’

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I do believe on some carburetors, if you take the 90 inlet out of the carburetor there is a screen inside the carburetor. I do not take the 90 elbows out but just do blow compressed air from the needle valve inlet side and threw the 90 fuel inlet elbow and normally have never had a issue with the screen.

[@nimster64]

What solution do you use in the ultrasonic cleaner

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

8oz.Simple Green to 32 oz. water.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

That maybe 64 oz water. I’m not at the shop.

[@nimster64]

Thank you

[@tikkaman6555]

great instruction! thank you! this may not be rocket science, but man is it so much easier when you know what you're getting into before you start as opposed to troubleshooting on as you go:) ALSO, according to kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpOXmZhoe5mNe9k (thank's to him all the way to the moon!) there is a MESH FILTER behind the gas feed fitting! I suppose if you use ultrasonic cleaner, it will help a bit BUT if you get fuelling issues on freshly cleaned carb and it feels like a clogged filter - thats coz it IS. I almost went crazy trying to figure it out until I came across that vid.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Good looking out!