How to start a MTD yard machine snow thrower

[@bryenlink]

My grandfather recently passed away and somehow I inherited his yard machine snow thrower. Never used one before and this video was all I needed. Thanks man.

[@tamrakds]

Thank you!!! My husband is gone for a few days and we got lots of snow.. It worked 🥰😃

[@justwaiting471]

Thank you! A straight forward video, no screwing around! 🙂

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for watching!

[@sullivanspapa1505]

Hello, one of my neighbors threw away a 24in MTD snowblower, yes I live in THAT kind of neighborhood. It appeared to have caught on fire at one time, I suspect someone had the fuel line next to the engine…duh! I am not into gas engines, never have been but I invested in a new carburetor and other items and got it running again. Thank you for the excellent video!

[@brandon2521]

My mom has a Yard Machines snow blower with no instruction manual. I didn't know the first thing about using it. Now I do. Thank you.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marionmclaurin9011]

Awesome!! Thank you for this. I bought this machine several years ago new and never used it. Your explanation gives me hope.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@ralphpomm4943]

Your very thorough. Good video. The amperage loss in extension cords are very true. I know alot of people ignore the little details but your defently correct 👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@matthewchenevert1376]

I bought mine used, they did not have the cord, can I use a short extension cord instead?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

@@matthewchenevert1376 8 to 10 foot cord 14/16 gauge is recommended. Shorter would not matter but the gauge size does.

[@paulmucha4833]

Had this sitting in the garage and only used it a couple of times at my Dad's house and forgot how to start it with out the pull cord. Great explanation !!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@i3igpete]

Most useful yard machine snow thrower tutorial!

[@bryenlink]

i3igpete Here here! Quick and to the point along with being thorough. Right on!

[@DoctorBenway3vil]

Thanks for the tutorial. I'm using a older Yard Machine MTD 8 HP 24" clearing width model and am not strong enough anymore to start it with the pull cable. I ordered a electric start cable so I can use the push start. Thanks again for the extremely helpful tutorial.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@DoctorBenway3vil]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines .Done deal. Thumbs up.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you!

[@Andre-mh1pp]

Great explanation. Concise and covers everything. Thank you!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks Andre, I’m glad it was helpful :)

[@timothyhendrick8296]

Thank you !! Undoing the Bulb screw like you said help me because I had water inside it

[@dannyt9744]

Thanks for the video, instructions were very helpful and got my blower going in minutes

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and you are up and running!

[@Circuitprotector]

My choke is a little wonky but it always starts on the first pull and instantly with the electric start. Not sure why but it starts and runs better with the choke set just below the little run notch. I bought it used for $200. The guy I bought it from seemed to take care of it but he used ethanol gasoline which I'm not a fan of even though it says right on the gas cap "Ethanol". How do you feel about ethanol fuel? Oh, and thanks for your video.

[@juliasoukupfrench7611]

Thank you so much for doing this video it's really been a blessing thank you

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@tonybuirge5670]

Excellent job. Great information. Thanks 👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@mawage666]

I've seen the newer snowblowers have headlights. So I just duct taped a flashlight to mine and now I can throw snow at night.

[@LUCKYLADY000000]

Thank you, you helped me when I needed it most. 😊

[@annemariebenoit4263]

Very straightforward. Thanks.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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

[@cathyvitaly-realtor-orilli3150]

That video is great. Thank you. What kind of oil does this machine take? If it doesn't start when you do as you showed, do you have any suggestions?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Normally it will show you what oil it takes somewhere on a sticker but most are using 5W30. If your machine is not starting you will need to diagnose it. This is a good video to help with a no start condition. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZuVZohqe6mJY5I.

[@ngthethird3771]

I didn't have the choke turned enough, useful tutorial, Thanks

[@mike300406]

full choke soon as it starts 1 minute max turn off away u go

[@Reza.Pezeshki]

Great video. How do you turn left and right? I purchased one today second hand.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

With your muscles! No power steering on this one. Make sure the air in the tires are where they should be. Look on the side wall of the tire for the pressure. Once the tires pressure is correct and you will be using it obviously in the snow it will be much easier!

[@purpleraindropstudio6697]

Thanks nice video I lost my manual and you helped us out

[@SantownRep]

Great and straight to the point!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@trickiwoo3573]

Thank-you Sir! Instructions were garbage compared to your video.

[@L4RENZ]

My parents have been on my case about lowering the snow blower to get to the concrete, but I’m not sure how to do that?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Show your parents this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppS6c4NmrtSdqc0. You really do not want to have the bottom sheave plate on the ground.

[@kamalhakimi1413]

How to change the oil for this YARDMACHINES 26’

[@louish.9414]

Running smoother than mine

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Try moving the choke lever slowly into the on position and if your machine starts to run better, stop moving the choke lever at this point and get your job finished. This means you have a carburetor issue and you will need to either rebuild it or replace it (the carburetor)

[@ClearHeatVision]

Helpful video. Thank you making it

[@lesg.7983]

Excellent explanations! Really helped me.

[@kelshawmic1]

I just inherited a smaller one. 179cc 21in. They have the same controls. However, I have an electric starter and the pull handle. How hard is it to start it up with the pull lever if you don't have an outlet to plug it in?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

As long as it’s not too cold and your machine is operating properly. The pull handle works as it should. Many variables though. Cold, how strong you are able to pull the rope, machine in proper running condition. I would suggest, if you can put the machine in a warm environment “heated garage”? That will make the oil a little thinner so the engine will turn over faster, so it will be easier to pull the starter handle.

[@manythiyagarajan3624]

I have the same model but without electric cable. I always use pull cable to start and it worked fine till last season. I started off today for the first time this season. When I pulled the cable, it is pulling backward as if there is a blockage but I could not see anything. Any tips or suggestions?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Not sure what you mean by pulling backward??

[@CindyK678]

Thanks for your help!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thank you for sharing and the kind comment. Please give this video a like, and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching!

[@1943Grandpa]

Looks exactly like my craftsman.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I hope it was helpful!

[@21dollarsignsauce]

Thank you for this helpful video! We have a similar one!

[@7Karatemasters]

I also got used yard machine snow blower. 8hp/28. So the number is for speed. But what is the rabbit and turtle throttle for? Just starting engine?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Rabbit = Fast and Turtle = Slow

[@7Karatemasters]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines thank you 😊

[@StuffFilms]

Might be a silly question but I'm completely new to small engines and want to cover all my bases, recommended gasoline? Could I get this right from a gas station? Or is there a small engine gasoline I should be using

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Anthony, Yes, you can use gas from the gas station but as you said there are many products of fuel that will be better to use and you will have less carburetor issues in the off season. Check out a product called TRUFUEL. Here is a link; trufuel50.com/. You should be able to purchase at a big box hardware store. Thank you for taking the time to check out one of my videos, Please subscribe, give this video a thumbs up and tell your friends to help my channel grow.

[@billyaudrain4100]

Great video! Thank you!!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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

[@Mojo27564]

Can't wait to get mine

[@K1DTC]

I’d like to see a video on how to replace the cable for the reverse forward. Mine i think is stretched and will not go all the way left.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Elbowguts not sure what you mean by not going to the left. If your wheels are spinning when you push the drive handle down, you r drive cable is fine.

[@K1DTC]

Johnson's Small Engines sorry.. my speed shifter cable is very tight when i go from reverse to 5th speed. The knob/shifter will not go all the way to the left which i think is reverse 2nd speed.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I would open up the bottom cover between the wheels to see if you have a mouse nest or something binding up on the shaft that makes your shift lever go side to side. That will also give you a sense of how it works by taking that cover.

[@K1DTC]

Johnson's Small Engines thanks so much.

[@abelwolfgang4136]

Is there a neutral setting to move it when it's not running?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

If the drive handle is up? and the tire pressure is up? the machine should roll. If both wheels are stuck and it has been sitting for a while? You may have either a very large mouse nest under the transmission area or you may have seized bearings on drive shaft ends. First try putting air in the tires if they are low.

[@senoritasoares2724]

My 8hp/24" MTD yard machine snow blower won't start. Is there a fuel valve on this machine? IDK what to do

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Most likely the reason why snow throwers don’t run if they have been sitting for a long tine is from fuel going bad inside the carburetor, meaning you may need to rebuild or replace the carburetor but without seeing the machine, that is just a educated guess on what could be wrong with it.

[@hustleeveryday6582]

how do you feel about the Powermore engines and the yard machine snow blowers? I just got a great deal on a yard machines snow blower, I paid $516 for the 26" double auger snowblower with the same engine. Thanks in advance for your response.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

It is a china engine installed on a MTD snow thrower. Most engines on the smaller snow throwers they are selling come from china and in my opinion, they are ok if you take care of them. You know the old saying, " you get what you pay for". If you live in an area you do not get a lot of snow you should be fine. Just make sure you store it properly, change the engine oil once a year and properly adjust all adjustment to cables, skid shoes, etc. and you should be good!

[@loganfralick8314]

Mine was abandoned in someone’s yard I just need it run because I need it for my mini bike

[@netm203]

just picked up one last night. What type of oil does this thing need?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

10w30 or 5w30 depending on engine. Your manual should tell you.

[@timothyhendrick8296]

I have the same one ! And it will not start whit the pull or the Electric start

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZuVZohqe6mJY5I to help you diagnose what is wrong with your machine.

[@BossSpringsteen69]

Wish mine started tonight.

[@lawrencehawkins371]

🎉🎉❤ ty

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

You’re very welcome!

[@martinhulinder7766]

Wished i saw this video earlier... i fried my starter and its impossible to find a new one..!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

If you get the part # for the starter, you should be able to find one somewhere on the internet?

[@martinhulinder7766]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines couldnt find any part # on the starter.. was trying to surf on the mtb website but havent found one yet. Do you have yours still? So you could send me the part # if you find it? If anything, thanks! And really informative video!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Can you send me your model number from the sticker on the rear lower pan near the transmission. If I can get your correct model off of your machine, Then I will be able to get you a part number for the starter.

[@martinhulinder7766]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines 31AV63FE678 is the model number

[@aangebarnes4996]

Can’t get the gas to flow after winter

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Most likely the carburetor will need to be removed and rebuilt. I have videos on doing that depending on your model.

[@mike300406]

ive got the same machine except all the speeds I wish I had 2 reverse and atleast 3 forward speeds its to slow but I ownly paid 175 dollars it was 1 year old used twice so cant complain

[@keshaholloman3675]

Thank you

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Your very welcome! 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.

[@keshaholloman3675]

Absolutely

[@jeffseefeldt8491]

i got this same machine & won't start at all

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Most likely due to gas going bad in the carburetor. The carburetor will need to be rebuilt or replaced

[@hustleeveryday6582]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Or just pull the bowl off and clean it out and blow some air in the carb holes.

[@josephpagano8334]

@@hustleeveryday6582 where is the bowl on this thing ? I want to spray with starter fluid

[@JeanLocking]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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