How to fix a Snowblower that won't start

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Snowblower won't start? Here is what to look at. Use these tips to get it running. Disclaimer:
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[@MrTimVeal]

My snowblower wouldn't start, so I looked on KZbin for a video before packing it up and taking it for repair. 12 minutes watching video. 2 mins to look at snowblower and find float bowl. 1 minute to find wrench (mine was 1/2"). 1 minute to remove float bowl. 10 minutes to clean. 1 minute to install. In less than 30 mins total I had a working snowblower, and I couldn't be happier! REALLY appreciate you taking the time to post this video. Thank-you.

[@doublewide6]

Tim Veal Happy it worked out so well for you. Cheers.

[@johnthomas8120]

doublewide6 I had the same experience today. Watched your video, found float bowl and jet were dirty, cleaned them and snow blower started right up. Thanks to your video, we are ready for the storm this Thursday.

[@CarlHausman]

Doublewide6, thanks! My snowblower wouldn't start, there is a storm coming, and the repair shop is backed up for weeks. Your instructions on cleaning the carburetor bowl did the trick. This is the first mechanical thing I have ever fixed. Actually, the first time I have tried to fix anything and didn't set it on fire, lose most of the parts, or injure myself. Thanks again.

[@UhrickChicago]

Thanks. We tried everything except the bolt in the bowl. Cleaned it out and everything worked great. Snow is supposed to start soon.

[@jlokenvitz]

Thank you for this video! This saved me from having to shovel 14 inches of snow this morning.

[@robertspaulding6471]

Excellent video. Saved me a lot of frustration right before a big snow storm hit. A gentleman gave me a Toro CCR-2500 because it was too hard to start. Turns out the small hole above the threads on the main jet/bolt was clogged. Took a sewing needle and punched through it. Put it back together and it started right up. Can't wait to tell him. Thanks!

[@SquidGunman]

This is a great video. My snowblower wouldn't start this morning and I was pissed! I watched this video, cleaned out the small hole at the top of the threads on that nut, and my snowblower fired right up! I can't believe I fixed it. Thank you so much for this great video.

[@rando1818]

Thanks! You really helped me out. It's usually something simple...but if ya don't know what it is, it can really hang you up. Thanks again for the lesson. Rando

[@mbalu1955]

Just want to thank for sharing this very helpful information. I couldn't get my snowblower started. I tried starting fluid 20 times hoping it would eventually get it going, then watched this video. After running to the auto part store for some carburator cleaner and cleaning the carburator and needle/jet, about an hour, it started up like brand new, one pull. How simple. Thanks!

[@michaelperry3352]

Thanks for posting this vid. Took the bowl off and main jet was a MESS. Cleaned it up and put it back on and unit started right up!

[@dontaylor4454]

Thank you very much for the tips on cleaning the carburetor. Followed your tutorial and my Craftsman was back running in under 1/2 hour. Many thanks also for the winterizing tips. Well done and much appreciated.

[@phatdaica]

I had mine sitting for couple years now. I could not start it last year. Last winter was mild so I didn't need it. Definitely need it this year and I was able to start it with some fuel in the plug. Thanks dude!!!

[@sowrpdpig]

Thank you very much for this video. I was prepping my snowblower yesterday for our first major snowstorm of the season today. I had it emptied last spring and ready for action, but I couldn't get started. I would try to get it started until it would flood then back away for awhile to let the fuel get out of the carburetor. After three attempts, no luck. I saw your video on putting raw fuel into the sparkplug hole. After that it was a first pull start. Thanks again. I would have kept trying, or bring it into the shop.

[@mrsstephanielopez]

I knew my carb was jacked as soon as my snowblower died shortly after start but I just didnt want to accept it simply because all newer machines like these are covered in plastic.... I watched this and bit the bullet. 5 minutes later after cleaning my bowl and jet it runs like a champ. Thanks for the great video

[@earthisflatspaceisfake]

Just watched your video, cleaned out carb bowl and jet and it fired right up! Thanks dude!!

[@brettbainbridge3154]

Thank you! This was very helpful in getting our old Craftsman snowblower started.

[@johnscicluna]

Followed your instruction on how to start a non starting snowblower. THANK YOU! Damn it started first pull! Feels good

[@TheDaddyo1973]

Bought a used snowblower from a garage sale for $75... 4-8" forecast for tomorrow and had neglected getting it working :( (we do have a newborn in the house... that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it). Tried and tried and had given it up for a lost $75 but watched the video and the trick of pouring gas directly into the sparkplug hole did the trick! It never would've occurred to me to do that... so thanks! First winter in my 42 years on the planet where I'll have a snowblower (what can I say.. I'm cheap and stubborn).

[@musicconnoisseur4019]

Thank you so much for this instructive video. This fixed my problem 100% - running better than ever since I inherited it. No doubt I should probably clean the entire carburetor, but this fixed my problem quick enough to clear my driveway before being forced to shovel.

[@Vankaner]

Nicely done. Good pace and good instructions for how to do it. Much appreciated.

[@Vladie37]

Thanks for making this video. After using all your tips, my snowblower started right up. Thanks again.

[@doublewide6]

You are welcome Happy I could help.

[@synthvault]

Great video! A lot of people don't realize you can attack carb issues without having to remove the whole thing.

[@bigron8346]

thanks for the video a friend of mine has a blower thats been sitting and doesn't run he wanted me to drop it off at a repair shop but after watching I'm going to try to getting running myself and save him some money so thanks

[@TheTrotterHouse]

I know engines, but not small engines. so this was a great video, the chunk at the end with the adjustable jet helped me a ton! thanks

[@ginayonkus3656]

this is great i worked on my machine all day. then i saw this vidio and bam started right up thank you

[@tlitz11]

Thank you so much!!!! You're video saved me and I got my snowblower started!!!! Yay!

[@simonsdrift]

Great video, My snowblower won't star even after priming it, but after i took the bowl off and clean the orifaces in the bowl it started tight up thanks again

[@uuwalnut]

Great info DW6. Cleaning the jet holes especially the small one with a wire was very helpful. The gasket around the bowl is very important because mine was old and cracked. Cleaning the jet and replacing gasket made a big difference on the idle and full throttle. The engine no longer kept running up and down and stayed constant speed with no load.

[@Mearyeaurng]

thanks you very much for the video. I will give it a try. My toro hasn't been working for awhile now. Will give it a try and update you.

[@davidshakespeare9529]

Thanks for the video. Well filmed and explained.

[@eldante01]

Thank you sir. Cleaning out the bowl and the bowl nut did the trick. Enjoy the next storm on Monday.

[@doublewide6]

only 3-6 for me now.

[@billperry595]

hey doublewide thanks for all the vids man i seen ur one one point and condenser fot older ariens snowblower,i have one givin to me and the wires were all cut saftey switchs,how can i by pass them to get it running.for personal use

[@Verahshee]

Thank you so very much Doublewide6 for this great video. After cleaning the jet, it started on the first pull! WOO HOO! At 12midnight tonight we're looking at getting 18" or more and I'm so glad to know our snow blower will be ready for action. Thank you again for all the information and awesome presentation.

[@michellelach7699]

Excellent video, thank you so much!

[@mathiamark]

Thanks for the help. I resurrected the dead (snowblower) with your suggestions. Did not have to clean the entire carborater. Boom!

[@gibyinusa]

Great video, very informative

[@Darryl603]

Thanks for the video. Could you use the adjustable bowl nut in the carb on the snowblower, which had the non-adjustable type?

[@wilfredheggart2497]

i have seee in a push mowers float bowl green a liqiuid what is this from

[@stevieboy1823]

I have a brute snowblower bought from walmart, It work fine last couple years. This year could not get it started. Is all the floater bowl bolt has a hole on it to clean?

[@dan71781]

Thanks Doublewide6 I'm on it

[@BugBunny978]

Mine wont start and have an electric start on mine which started to smoke and melt the cord when i tried starting it but i jave to try this and clean it up

[@posterworksgallery4524]

thanks your gas in spark plug hole , tip worked like a charm.

[@1979dwb]

Excellent job my friend!

[@wilfredheggart2497]

+1979dwb 1979 is the year of MY VINTAGE MASTER CRAFT SNOW BLOWER

[@blakenielsen9955]

Worked great for my problem! Thanks a lot !

[@cynthiapatrick1318]

sprite snowblower want

[@tdd1976]

Thanks great video!

[@jeansaint-pierre5691]

Good video. My 13 hp Tecumseh started to backfire the other night. So i cleaned the carb, as shown here. After re-intalling, it started running good but it did not last more than a minute. After that, it stalled. I tried to re-start but it would not, and back fired again. There is always fuel ( i can see droplets coming out of the carburetor ) and the sprakplug has a good sprak. I am starting to think tha i need to clean the carb again. Some of the holes in the carb are really small ( i saw three the size of a fine needle ) and am not sure I did a sufficient cleaning job my first time. I am also thinking of draining the tank of the old fuel and repalce it with fresh new high octane fuel. Does this makes sense? Thanks a lot for your suggestions ...

[@bmedeiros678]

Thank you very much!

[@acoleman70]

I have a Toro 1028 Power Shift and it runs like crap. I have drained the tank and put new non ethonal fuel in w/a once of seafoam. I have also taken the spark plug out and it has white on tip after running. I can crank this with choke all the way (chock has 4 positions), then drop the choke down 1 notch yet it still idles up and down and kinda backfires and spits flame out exhaust. If I turn choke all the way off it will kill the engine. I'm going to try and drop the bowl and clean it tonight, but was wondering if there is something else I'm missing? Thanks in advance

[@brookebaileyful]

this video saved the day, thaaaaannnnnnks a bunch!

[@doublewide6]

Happy I could help.

[@thebigoaktree8401]

Thanks brother!

[@fendermann1825]

We hardly have snow in Mississippi but good video

[@evanmacleod3529]

thank you hopefully this helps me

[@hill88campbell]

I’m have a problem with my snow blower it starts but doesn’t stay. cLean it and chAnged the carburetor

[@bobbillek4162]

if there is moisture in the gas and it's cold, will it freeze and keep it from starting. applying heat, like a hair dryer help. it worked the day before but was left outside for the next day. it's an electric start. I think the answer is yes.

[@lydiashen1964]

#1 video - Thanks! I Have an Ariens Sno-Thro 920001 - ST624E. (012090, OH195SA) from HomeDepot. Tried to find a replacement Carburetor on Amazon but couldn't exact match - instead of cleaning effort. Anybody kindly share experience to find an exact match Carburetor? Appreciated!

[@p3l1k44n1]

I have a +20 year old snow blower. Very hard to start when cold. I need to keep pulling it for 15-20 minutes until it finally goes off.. When i go trough thick snow, it tends to shut off if i go too fast. So i'll have to go very slowly on 1rst gear and it'll run normally but if i go on 2nd gear or higher, it'll start to shut off.. It's kind of like it starts to clog up with snow and the engine can't take it.. Could it be worn cylinder or can i still fix this?

[@jdub9411]

I have a Tecumseh engine with the red plastic key. The snow blower is a pull start, not electric. Will the key still need to be in there?

[@wilfredheggart2497]

also for the wire i have used a sewing pin worktoo

[@rburton34]

Dumb question. When first trying to start it, does the choke go in the closed position (/) or the open position ( l )? Mine wont start. I cleaned the bowl and jet which seems to have helped but after watching several videos I think my choke is in the wrong position (open) while first trying to start it.

[@doublewide6]

The choke should be closed when starting. If the engine is flooded ( sparkplug is soaking wet) open the choke. Change fuel with new. If sparkplug is dry add one teaspoon of gas into the sparkplug hole reinsert sparkplug and give it a pull with choke on. Let us know how you make out.

[@hemalsgolwala]

Hi, I have bought troy bilt dual stage snow blower recently. Before I start using it I thought there is not enough oil in it. So, I fill in more oil. After doing so, I start the engine. The engine started for 10-15 second and stopped abruptly. I thought I might have put more oil than required. Do you think adding more oil could cause any problem in starting? I would appreciate your answer and any help in troubleshooting the problem. Thanks

[@doublewide6]

Hemalkumar Golwala Drain some oil out. If you put too much in it will come out the air breather. It will not cause harm if it comes out the air breather. Drain some oil out, running with it too full is hard on the engine.

[@jamesbrooks6381]

I had my snowblower serviced in November. It seemed to run fine. Today I needed it. The pull cord is very sluggish and it only turned over 2 times for about 4-5 seconds. What am I doing wrong?

[@doublewide6]

James Brooks make sure the fuel shut off is open. If you paid to have it serviced take it back and complain.

[@jeffreywiesen8185]

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[@BESTBULLDOGUSA]

Geez! my unit won't start... please help!

[@MrAm1400]

Yo: let's go back to the part where you put the camera on the Key, above it was a switch and next to that was a throttle slider. That switch if it's in a position the blower won't start. where should it be positioned at?

[@doublewide6]

MrAm1400 You need the key in to start the blower. Also the switch should be on choke.

[@Zack-fu8sn]

Doublewide6 thanks for teaching me about carburetor basics. I fixed my snow blower!

[@wisestudent1463]

I counted 11 pulls...over 5 is unacceptable... But then what do you expect , from a discomsa motor ???

[@stuszith]

Very Realistic Video - showing the Problems with these damned snowblowers--- I have a 24 NOMA/Murray -probably needs the Carb -rebuilt. BTW - Isn,t it risky putting raw GASolene into the Piston Top /Spark Plug Hole??? - won,t that Wash the Cylinder oil on the Walls too abruptly???

[@doublewide6]

It is such a small amount of fuel for such a short period of time and the engine is not hot yet so the piston has not expanded, so it should be just fine IMO. By all means don't do it if your worried about it.

[@stuszith]

OK

[@gilleshamel2258]

translate in french please

[@joelgonzalez463]

thanks great info.