My New Snow Blower Will Not Start!! It Only Ran One Time Last Year, Now It Will Not Run!!!

[@emilyglass7092]

Thank you. My husband passed away a few months ago. I feel like a boss because I just got my snowblower running. ❤

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Emily, my condolences about your loss but It makes me very happy to hear that you were able to get your machine up and running with my video. Its always a great feeling when you tackle a project and it all turns out good!!

[@vincenzoiaccino6922]

God bless your husband 🙏 ❤️ and family

[@MarsKing-s5u]

Bless your family! YOU ARE A BOSS!

[@patrickkurpaska6920]

So sorry for your loss

[@chintanavoravong9850]

My deepest condolences to you. The hubby passed away in August and I’m trying to figure out why ours isn’t working anymore also.

[@dpatt45]

Great video. Actually went through this process and got my snowblower to run without taking the carb off. I recognized your name. You worked on my Mom’s JD lawn tractor and did a great job for many years. When she turned 96 she finally let us get her a lawn service. Best wishes and keep up the videos!!! 😊

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

It's a small world!! I'm glad it was helpful and your back up and running. Tell your mom Brad says hi!! and hope she is doing well. Please give this video a like, subscribe and share my channel to help it grow! It would be greatly appreciated!

[@dpatt45]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Mom turned 100 on December 2.

[@junebug9594]

What you lack in hands, you make up for in brains. You just saved my ass right before a massive blizzard. thank you so much and I wish you a healthy and prosperous life

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad to hear your back up and running! Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please give this video a like, subscribe and tell your friends about the channel to help it grow. it would be greatly appreciated! Take care

[@wjgallacher]

this was the best troubleshoot video for snowblower that I watched. Definitely a great teacher.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching, the kind comment and supporting the channel! Please share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@albertsaulsbury5370]

Just wanted to say thank you. I got my machine running by following your detailed instructions. I almost was ready to get rid of this!!! Saved me a bunch of money!!!!Thankyou

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and your back running again! Thank you for watching 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 supporting my channel!!

[@wesg3084]

This is the most clear and concise video that I have found, and I have watched a TON of videos on how to troubleshoot my snowblower not starting. My next-door-neighbor gave me his snowblower before he moved. It started up, ran for a couple of minutes, made a "pop", then died. I will be using your troubleshooting tips to diagnose it and (hopefully) get it running again. Kudos on some great tips!

[@46GarageUSA]

Most helpful video I've ever seen on small engines

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for 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!

[@abev7755]

F'n incredible! My snow blower worked once and I've not been able to get it started for the past year. I've looked at a mess of videos about small engines & how to service/start them and none of them anywhere near as complete, clear, and to the point as this vid. I now follow Johnson's Small Engines 'cause I've got more that one small engine that may give me problems in the future. Thanks Brad!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad this video was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Thank you for the kind comment and supporting my channel. Please give this video a thumbs up and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@thermaltweaker2798]

Dude, this is one of the most efficient, to the point DIY videos on KZbin. Got me up and running in like 20 mins flat! Cheers.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad to hear your back up and running and thank you for the kind comment! Please give this video a lake and share my channel to help it grow! It would be greatly appreciated.

[@riccaruso7791]

You’re the greatest small engine Mechanic 👨‍🔧!

[@komalshiwji5992]

MY BROTHER WHERE CAN I FIND THE WIRE TESTOR TO BUY

[@komalshiwji5992]

I would like to know

[@carmelaesposito4761]

WOW !!! my husband was just shy of bringing our exact blower into the shop because of the exact same issue. He watched your video and went out in the garage and undid the bowl bolt and drained some gas for about 30 seconds. The bolt went back in, he primed it, used the electric start and the second try it kicked right over. He let it run for about 5 min, and turned it off. He then tried with the pull start and on the first pull it kicked right over. Thank you, I am sure it saved us at least $100.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Carmela, I’m glad this worked! Thank you for the positive feedback. Yes you saved more than $100 :). Please give this video a like, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching!

[@datagoller]

Thank you so much for this video! I have this exact blower and it would not start. I drained the old gas out of the carbureter until the new gas came out. Just like you said, it was yellow and then turned clear. I put the bolt back in and the electric start worked after several primes. Then it started twice on manual starts. Much appreciated, sir.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad to hear your back up and running! Please give this video a thumbs up and share my channel to help it grow! It would be greatly appreciated!

[@danaduchemin6242]

I ran my 2600 once, when it was new 11 months ago for 10 minutes. It Wouldn't start tonight. I watched u drain the carb. Bowl and tried it. SUCCESS😃. THANK U, Johnson for posting the video👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear your back up and running! Thank you for the kind comment and watching my video. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@yoimawesome55]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! I waited until we were forecasted 8 inches of snow to check on my snowblower (idiot, I know lol). I hadn’t used for two years after mild winters. I watched your video, tried all the tips, and got it started….other videos were not helpful. You clearly explain everything and have tons of useful insight and knowledge during each step. Subscribed and liked. Thank you for saving my wallet and back!!!!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad you’re back up and running!! Thank you for the kind comment and supporting my channel. It is greatly appreciated.

[@mikefronczak4665]

You g man I can’t thank you enough. I troubleshooted the gas supply, tapped on the bowl and heated up the fuel lines. Started right up!!! Your a Gods Send!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and your back up and running. Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow! Thank you for the kind comment.

[@martinhuang8659]

Thank you, Brad! Learning from your video, I drained the carburetor. And the snow blower could be started. The drained gas appeared two layers. The upper layer was clear while the bottom layer was opaque and light yellow. My snow blower is three years old. I couldn't start it this winter. The oil is about 10 mm higher than the top, but it was added by the manufactory. I exchanged a new spark plug. The same problem. I left it in the living room to warm it, but the next day the issue was still there. I called the authorized repair shop; he told me the carburetor need to be rebuilt for $150. The Home Depot called they need 4-6 weeks to repair it and $30 for inspection first. I had to try myself. I carefully watched your video, judged my issue and reasoned it step by step. I thought maybe there is some gas in the oil. But I decided to flush the carburetor first because it's easy. Then it worked. I was very happy. The oil is very clean, clear. So, I decided not to replace it. Last spring, before off-season storage, I only sucked fuel from the tank with a tube pump. I rushed to use home machines without reading the manual and had no idea about letting the engine using up the fuel before storage. I read the manual carefully and ran my mower and leaf blower till the gas was used up. This would be a correct storing operation. Thank you again. I like your video, so clear, so logical, effective and concise! 👍👍👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Martin, I would also suggest if you can use non ethanol fuel, you will stop having these carburetor issues. Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please tell your friends about my channel to help it grow! It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching

[@martinhuang8659]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Got it. Thank you, Brad. Sure, I’d recommend it to my friends. Wish your channel more and more popular!

[@buddycheck84]

Have a 2016 Storm bought in 2018. Made the mistake of storing it with fuel. Never again. Dropped my Carburetor bowl and it was the biggest rusty mess. New one will be here this weekend and she'll be running by Monday. New everything. Carb, oil, gas and plug. Have family and a neighbor that may want to help me out. Gotta be ready for them. Cheers brother. Thank you.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Try using Aspen4 instead of gas and you will not have fuel going bad inside the carburetor again. Here is a link to read up on it. www.aspenfuels.us/products-special/special/aspen-4/.

[@cruisesetc-travelagency2160]

Yanked on the cord about 50xs without it my Troy Bilt starting... Watched your vid ... Thank You! Drained the yellow fuel and it started on the 3rd pull.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and your back up and running. Thank you for the kind comment. Please give this a like to help the channel and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated :)

[@gromzak645]

Same machine....same issue after only one use. Awesome video...led me to find a bad Chinese made plug. So glad I found your video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear your back up and running!

[@SH52DHL]

Thank you for this. I have the same snow blower with the exact same issue and it's now fixed thanks to your clear instructions. I can build a house but I'm no good with engines - I just don't have that inner-mechanic in me anywhere, but I CAN follow instructions when they're clear like this. Great job and thanks again! Ethanol-free gas for me from now on.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Jon, I'm just the opposite of you, I'm pretty good at figuring mechanical issues out but when it comes to building and the "hammer & nail" thing. That is when I really need both hands! LOL. Power tools have come a long way to help me but I'm past my time to build structures of any sort. I'm glad your up and running! and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this a like and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Take care.

[@kensmith6708]

Hey Brad great video I'm new to your channel I have a 26 year old MTD 5hp tecumseh snowblower. I use to have this problem periodically and once I switched to non ethanol gas I haven't had a problem since. The ethanol is what gums up the carbs on these small engines. I still drain all my gas out of my snowblower at the end of the season and drop the bowl to clean it, since using the non ethanol gas the bowl is always clean. I spray the inside of the carb with WD40 and put the bowl back on and haven't had any carb problems for years now. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us I feel it truly makes myself and others more confident in taking on the problem at hand.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Ken, Thank you commenting and supporting my channel.

[@philroberts4231]

Exactly. DO NOT USE ethanol gasoline in small engines! If you must, run the gas out of it and drain the bowl when done using it for the season. Ethanol gas will gum up carbs after several months if not before.

[@John-lx8ge]

Thank you. I had run mine out of gas at the end of last year, put fresh non ethanol gas in it and it wouldn’t start. After watching your video I tapped on the fuel bowl drop the float; it started first pull.😊

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear! Thank you for sharing.

[@johnobrien5424]

Wow. I had run it dry in the spring. Tapped the bowl and it fired right up. Thank you a ton. You saved me a bunch of work and headache.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad your up and running! I would run your machine for 15 minutes to get the carburetor working and set up so you don’t have leaking issues. Thank you for watching and the kind comment! Please give this video a like and share my channel with your friends to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@wullerun425]

flushing out the carburetor did the trick for me! it is messy, so gloves, funnel, rags, and an open space is helpful. thank you

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and your back up and running!

[@robertfrahm1851]

Used your method on mine and it worked perfectly. Couple of taps on the carb bowl and fuel started flowing and engine started right up. Thanks again!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Robert, glad it hear it all worked out! and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like, subscribe and tell your friends to help my channel grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Take care!

[@robertkrawetz2963]

Dude! Thank you!!! Machine wouldn't start, trying everything. Watched your video, drained the nasty gas out of the carb until it was nice and clear, primed 3 times, started right up! Watched 3 other videos and nobody mentioned draining the carb. Thank you!!!!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and your back up and running. Thank you for sharing and the kind comment. Please give this video a thumbs up and share my channel with your friends to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@armohr21]

Great video! Did the trick about tapping the carburetor and it worked like a charm. Got gas moving through and started right up! Thanks a ton!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Nice! Glad to hear. Thanks for sharing and the kind comment.

[@utubewatchersask]

Definitely drain out old fuel as stated in this video. Worked for me just now on an older snow blower that had sat for about 6 months since last running. Yellow gas came out, about 1/4 cup or less then the snow blower started. Ran rough for a bit then I cleaned up my back yard. thanks!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad you’re back up and running!

[@eloimumford5247]

A tip probably known by many : always use premium gas , never use gas containing ethanol . Great video with sharp focus.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for sharing and the kind comment. Unfortunately in our area US East coast, it is very hard to find non ethanol fuel so I have found ASPEN4 is the best product ever! 92 octane, no ethanol and will stay fresh up to 5 years!!! Check it out. www.aspenfuels.com/products/alla/aspen-4/

[@eloimumford5247]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines , thanks for the link , good to know that i can buy gas at hardware store.

[@ryanmoorhead7036]

Thank you for this video! You saved me a trip to the mechanic. Turns out there was old gas in the carb and loosening the side drain plug did the trick. Great video, well explained and easy to follow for a home DIY'er.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and glad your back up and running. 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.

[@seanandersonusaf]

thanks this saved me from taking the whole thing apart. Took off the fuel bowl and poked it and the fuel flowed. thx

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad this video was helpful! and thank you for the kind comment! Please give this video a thumbs up and share my channel to help it grow! It would be greatly appreciated

[@meycoe]

got a new blower last year, arrrggghhh! won't start today. thanks for the simple tests that I can do myself!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I hope it all works out and your not standing in snow at the moment!!!

[@MRN2016]

I have the same model and this video is very helpful. Thanks!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad this video was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!

[@M.B.1957]

I use sta-bil 360 in all of my machines, boats, atv's chain saws, mowers, etc. Never have a fuel issue.

[@David-tp5rv]

Thank you for this video man! I’m currently hurt, so I found “if I can do it, you can too” very inspirational. Simple drain of the carb. housing was my fix. I’ll make sure to subscribe!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi David, I’m glad this was helpful! I hope you get better soon. Thank you for watching, the kind comment and for supporting my channel :)

[@danc6662]

Thank you for these video’s people like you who create this type of content are truly unsung hero’s of you tube. I mean that with all my heat and I am definitely permanent subscriber now! Thanks again!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for the very kind comment and supporting the channel :) It is greatly appreciated.

[@peejayj.6639]

Awesome video ! I have the same blower and couldn't get it started. Drained the carb, fresh gas, started right up !

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Nice! I’m glad your back up and running. Thank you for the kind comment and for watching my video! Please give this video I like, and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@gunecologist]

I did all 3 steps.The space heater trick was great. Thank you Sinsei!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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

[@jetdy]

THANK YOU! I had the same problem with the same machine and I just got it started after draining the carburetor bowl and tapping on the bottom. I did both so not sure which was the root cause but it started. Your video was straight forward and very clear. Watched a few other ones and they kinda went round about and not very good trouble shooting steps. Already hand shoveled unfortunately. Not bad 6 inch in SE PA today. Will follow your link to get the spark tester. And will subscribe too.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for watching and commenting! You should be able to get your machine going with the videos in the description! Thank you for supporting my channel. It is greatly appreciated:)

[@TheNomadMechanic]

Besides to be one of the most clear explained videos that I have seen to diagnose a snowblower this has been one of the most inspirational that I have seen on KZbin, this good man (Brad if I heard the name correctly) is the living example that boundaries only exist in your mind, thanks for such a well done video and to me you will be know as the 'Brave hearth mechanic". God bless you and your family.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you for the kind comment.

[@Miguel-Castillo1]

Thank you brother! draining some of the fuel was my fixed, as soon as I saw the yellow fuel I knew that had to be it. I subscribed

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Miguel, I’m glad your back up and running. Thank you for watching, the kind comment and supporting the channel.

[@amyboyd33]

Yesssss thank you! I had changed the spark plug already and I thought for sure that was it but it still wouldnt start. I ended up only having to drain the gas from the carburetor bowl (it was very yellow). After that it started right up! Your video saved me! I'm quiet and never hoot n holler, but I let out a big WooHoo!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear you are back up and running :) and thank you for commenting. Please give this video a like and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@Samoan_Stig]

Thank you sir. I didn’t know about that little gas drain on the bottom. That was my exact issue. Once I drained the last bit of bad gas it started right up.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear it was simple!! Thank you for the kind comment:)

[@Vtrjfrost]

The carb bowl gas was bad for me. After that it started. Thanks for this video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear! I’m glad your back up and running. Thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like and share the channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@johnwhitt6158]

Brad, thanks so much for a very detailed procedure! Draining the carburetor bowl helped for me, fired up after.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi John, I’m glad it was helpful and your back up and running!

[@SouthsideChicago99]

Thank you for this Video ! I did as you instructed and was able to get My Snow Blower Running Again ! Thanks so Much !

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear! Thank you for sharing 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 :) Thank you for watching. Try using Aspen4 fuel so you do not have the issue again. Here is a link to read up on it. It is a great product. www.aspenfuels.com/products/alla/aspen-4/

[@gtheo618]

Thank you thank you thank you You kept it simple drained the gas for a few and it Kicked right on

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear! Please give this video a like, and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for the kind comment.

[@tommcgrath691]

Dude this helped me out I really appreciate it. I have the exact same blower and changed the gas, oil and spark plug but couldn’t get it going. Emptied the bowl and it ran. Awesome video. Thanks for doing it. If you were here in Connecticut I would buy you a beer

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Tom, I’m glad to hear this video has you up and running!! Thank you for the kind comment!

[@jimbeam9795]

Draining some gas from the screw under the carb solved my problem. Thank you!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear. Thank you for the kind comment.

[@markvignone3407]

This is a great video! Very clear and concise. Thanks to Brad, I was able to troubleshoot, remove and clean the carburetor on my Troybilt 2860 Snowblower and get it running smoothly again. Many thanks.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and you were able to get back up and running! Who knows what this winter is going to bring? Please give this video a thumbs up subscribe, if you haven’t yet, and share my channel with your friends to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching.

[@markvignone3407]

Done. and thank you once again. @@JohnsonsSmallEngines

[@ryancraig2795]

Had to drop the float bowl and pull the main jet on my 26 year old Honda snow thrower to clean it out this year to get it running. Totally plugged. Been running a little rough for a couple years, had to keep the choke on a little too keep it running.

[@joelservais3025]

Thank you! This was an excellent diagnostic walk-through.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you! I hope your back up and running:)

[@rexrexford5249]

Thanks for the trouble- shooting tutorial. It was very helpful!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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

[@dankomancer]

What worked for me: it was not priming fuel, I read somebody put their blower all the way on its front end, then it primed and started! It worked for me!

[@bribeiro73]

Your awesome.. same exact blower same exact issue. Now repaired. Thanks for the video

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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

[@jay38nys]

Thank you for this great video. Your explanations are crystal clear, and it happens that this is my snowblower with the same no-start issue. The trick which worked @5:18 was pulling the side plug from the float pan to let the gas run into the carburetor. It helped to tip the snowblower onto its opposite side in order to get the plug back in, but your helpful idea got it started.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Jim, Glad you were able to get it running and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a thumbs up and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow! It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching.

[@dharrington251]

Answer for all my problems and everything I thought to do to correct them..

[@steveeyre9897]

That snowblower is just like mine! Thank you this really helps. Do you have video on the blower crank it just doesn’t match up with teeth of the blower pipe how do fix that so when turn it will turn without you doing manually?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m not sure exactly what you’re talking about but if I think you’re talking about the electric starter? It may be loose? I have not seen a electric starter teeth not line up with the flywheel teeth when engaged other than the starter being loose. Check your mounting hardware. If it’s tight you may have broken teeth, on either the flywheel or the starter. I do not have any videos on that subject at the moment.

[@aspenessis]

I have the same machine. It likes to run at half choke since it was new. It will stall out otherwise. It's 7years old and has moved a lot of snow up here in the Adirondack mountains.

[@golf-n-guns]

Your carb likely needs cleaned or adjusted

[@asaleemeadows]

Thanks for this video!!!!! draining the gas and tapping the carb did it for me. I didn't realize running it to empty would cause it to stick!!! and of course I waited until day before a forecasted 9" of snow coming for me to prep it. I knew something was up with the carb, as I wasn't getting any smell from the exhaust, so it was just turning over dry

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

The great news is now your up and running!!

[@dabats634]

Thanks for the video your advice saved me some money…..much appreciated!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and you are back up and running. Thank you for the kind comment! Please give this video a like to help the channel and tell your friends. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@dadskrej5226]

A lot of times, on Toro-type machines, a full rebuild/cleaning is not necessary. The culprit, in this case is probably the pilot jet being clogged. The carb will still have to be uncovered to access the pilot jet, but not removed. I just fixed my surging Toro by cleaning the pilot jet only.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Good looking out but incorrect engine. Your “Toro” had a Tecumseh engine on it and you can do that easily on a Tecumseh engine. You Cannot easily remove the what you’re saying is the “pilot jet” on the China engines without disassembling shrouds. Most of the time on the China engines the center jet and emulsion tubes clog that is in the center of the carburetor.

[@noname-oq2of]

Thanks. Snow blower is working now

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Good to hear!

[@daianna7067]

Thank you man, Can you explain why aspen fuel is better for the machine? It’s kind of 50:1 mixed fuel? Thanks again

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

www.aspenfuels.com/products/alla/aspen-4/

[@pep156652]

Thanks for the video on Troy bilt snowblower. You're video was thorough.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Jose, I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@oNeGiAnTLiE]

Would there be a jet running through that bolt holding bowl to bottom of carb? Something that could be cleared perhaps? Do carb work later. I think

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I would suggest watching the video on how to rebuild that carburetor in the description below, so you can understand that it’s not that easy, unless you’re very mechanical.

[@timwolfers7880]

I believe most of these blowers have a tiny slim fuel filter in the fuel tank. If that is clogging it won't run correctly. Some suggest removing it and using an inline fuel filter instead.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Yes, most due have the filter in the fuel tank and they almost never get clogged. They are raised up in the tank and most debris sits on the bottom of the thank. Ass long as you have a good fuel flow the in the tank filter does not normally give you a issue. The newest engines on the market have a inline fuel filter that does restrict the flow. Check this video out on what i have found on the newest engine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIaop2d3gpaGhs0

[@raymondjones6441]

your welcome. got big storm coming to Missouri tomorrow night we think. only used this one time last year worked fantastic. this year we got it out to get it warmed up and nothing . elec start cranks no fire. pull starting no spark. we did leave gas in from last year. in garage all year, oil clear checked fine. going to drain some like in video and tap on it to loosen. hopefully it will start up. luv the video straight to all points perfectly explained. thanks again

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you ray. I hope you get it up and running! I should have links belowe ion the description if you need to remove, rebuild if needed and install. Thank you for supporting my channel. It is greatly appreciated!

[@parihav]

Thank you so much for making this excellent video! I bought a new snowblower last year, maybe used it 12 hours or so and forgot to empty out the fuel line. Tried starting it up this year, and ran into the same issues with old fuel in the carburetor.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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

[@shobuddy]

Have you had any luck with running seafoam in the gas tank to clear up the carb?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Seafoam is a preventative not a remedy.

[@aguhcel727]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines What about Stabil Fast Fix? Is that a preventative too?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Stabil is a preventative not a temp remedy. I use marine Stabil in all gas when I fill up my shop containers. You should too! :)

[@aguhcel727]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks. Is Fast Fix specifically also a preventative? I got mine started and running well using it but wondering if I actually fixed the problem.

[@mikeyj10]

Thanks for making this video, it helped me out immensely!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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

[@SoccerVan]

Thanks. Draining the bowl worked for me. old gas I guess 👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Good to hear, yes, gas going bad in small quantities from sitting happens a lot. Im glad this video was helpful!

[@barhive]

Awesome video. Thanks for the help. U make it easy

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you, I’m glad it was helpful. Many, many years in the business helps!

[@CFProton]

You always put in a bunch of helpful tips! Thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Carl, Thank you for watching, commenting and supporting my channel!

[@DD-ov2kp]

Sure enough, tapping the bulb got fuel flowing again. Thank you!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear. Thanks for sharing!

[@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v]

I would add check price on genuine new carb you might be surprised and may actual be the way to go.

[@kbarton1941]

Drain the bowl and smack it with a wrench! Started instantly. Thank you, I'd never have figured that out. Seems to be a common issue, based on the comments. What would you recommend for end-of-season storage so this doesn't happen next year?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Kevin, stop using pump gas and start using ASPEN fuel. It's a little pricy but you will not have to worry about the gas going bad. You must take all the regular gas out or run it dry before using the ASPEN to get the benefits. Read up on it. I am not sponsored by ASPEN at all. No ethanol and stays fresh for a very long time. Check into it. Here is a link. www.aspenfuels.us/products/all/. I have been using it for around three years and it is great fuel. My opinion, better than Tru-Fuel.

[@ninjasun2]

my machine looks just like this one. auger won't spin. haven't checked it the shear pin or belts yet got hit with big snow storm. work gerat went to used it the next time auger won't spin. but when u engage it the engine will stall out what to look for can u help ty

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Then, check shear pins and belts. If there was snow that was left inside and the snow froze, that will keep the auger from spinning. Rocks jammed between the augers and barrels will also stop the augers from spinning

[@praveeeenmp]

This video really helped me. Thanks a ton.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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

[@tonyh9402]

This worked! Thanks for the help.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Tony, I’m glad your back up and running and thank you for the kind comment:)

[@dueceduck3608]

1100 for this snowblower last year and it’s having issues immediately the following year. Is this what we paid for? Not a knock in the vid, you were very clear on how to diagnose the issue. I’ll try this out but very disappointed with Troy built.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

If this video helps you and it was gas going bad that has made your machine hard to start or a no start condition. It was not the machines fault or the manufacturer. It was the gas going bad. Check out Aspen4 gas. Check out there website “Aspen Fuel”. They have been around over 25years. Find a location near you to purchase it and your problem will be solved. That is if your machine issue is bad gas. Let me know.

[@sigguy1361]

Good video, unfortunately that's where I'm at with mine (end of the video) where I took my whole machine apart, drained the bowl, cleaned out the carb super good with cleaner and wiping/blowing and made sure seals were all good. Use the electric start and it sounds like it wants to start but just won't turn over. I've actually run it 3 times this season already, and then it up and died on me mid-use last week. can't figure it out.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Try a new spark plug? Spark is good? Compression is good? Make sure your fuel is ok? Did you look in the description for the video on “how to rebuild the carburetor”? After all that I would need to see it because it should run if all above is ok.

[@sigguy1361]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I had good spark off the plug when I tested it. The last thing I’ll try tomorrow is making sure the port holes in the carb bowl bolt are clear. 👍🏼

[@paulkonanos4400]

Thank you very much your video is very helpful.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for 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.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment! Please give this video a thumbs up and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

[@tubetop123]

If mine isn't starting consistently, would it be more advantageous in using manual pulling rather than electric start? Like manual pulling will help circulate something better? If it's the same, can I hold onto the electric button for longer each try? I know not more than 10 seconds as the label says

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

If your machine is not starting consistently, you have a issue. Pulling the pull cord is not as efficient as using the electric starter. Turning the engine faster , the easier it will start.

[@tubetop123]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines thanks

[@robertharmon7156]

Thank you for this video. It’s really helpful and appreciated.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Robert, I’m glad this was helpful. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@jimeckenrode1271]

I have a question for you. If you run the engine with the fuel off and the engine quits the float should be down and the needle out of the seat. My question is how does that happen ???

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

How does what happen?

[@jimeckenrode1271]

I think I see what you meant@@JohnsonsSmallEngines

[@philmyer9116]

Thanks your video saved me bucks!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad you are up and running!!!

[@jimburger5556]

Another great helpful tip as always Brad thanks so much for your videos you be-da-man!! Also hope your new shop is coming along and some people are still helping you out, you sure deserve a lot of credit for what you’ve been through!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks Jim!

[@chrisgalovits2545]

After winter, I always run the gas out. After watching this, I think I will drain it instead. Do you recommend either? Also, When storing after winter, you say not to have the choke in the 1/2 way position. Should you have the choke knob at 12:00 or the 3:00 position when in storage? Thank You. You have a GREAT video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Chris, Running the gas out then draining the carburetor bowl is the best way to get all of the gas out when storing the machine. When I said about the choke being on 1/2 way. I meant the customer was compensating for having a carburetor issue by leaving the choke on 1/2 to run the machine. It does not matter where the choke knob is when storing the machine. Please give this video a like as it does help the channel. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@chrisgalovits2545]

Thank You. I gave you a LIKE.

[@xtycun911]

Very helpful video - When I pressed the electric start, there is no sound at all. Could there be an electrical issue? or is the electric starter bad? I'll need to run the diagnostics again, but at this point I can not get it to start even a little.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

If you know you electric cord is good and the starter does not spin the engine over. Your starter is bad. The electric starter only spins the engine. It does not start the engine.

[@therealdatwungai]

Awesome video and instructions, thank you! My thrower is now running again and just in time for an unseasonable foot of snow in the forcast tomorrow.Sub'd

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear your ready for the snow and the machine is back up and running. Thank you for watching, subscribing and the kind comment.

[@shahrahman1674]

You’re advice are very helpful. Thank you

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like to help the channel. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching :)

[@geraldhuddleston1464]

You remind me of my father,lost half of his right hand in a farm accident. He would tackle anything.

[@rickyjohannson5952]

My motor is stuck on my snowblower. I must have run it with bad oil. I have tryed putting down the spark plug hole and that didnt work. Any suggestions?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

If you put the machine away last season and it was not stuck? Then you may have a few different issues. Perform all of the below possibilities with the spark plug out. One could be your belts on the front engine pulley may be stuck. Takeoff your belt cover and make sure your belts are loose on the engine pulley. If they are OK then I would suggest if you can take off your recoil assembly in the front of the engine and try and get a socket on the fly wheel nut and use a bar or a long extension ratchet to try and turn over the machine by hand. If you see any signs of mice that may have been inside the engine they could also have made it home and the engine will not spin over. Then you would need to remove the entire recoil housing from the engine and clean out. I guess the big question is, did the engine seize while you were using it or not? Also if you have stored the machine in a very moist condition there may be a slight chance of the cylinder is stuck from rust and it seems like because you put oil down the cylinder it should have loosened up.

[@craws_ak]

Do you have any videos that deal with frozen cables? I have condensation in my cables and I don't want to have to run a blow dryer over my cables every time I need to move snow

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm sure your weather is much colder then where I am so I do not have much experience with extreme cold and frozen cables but you could try Fluid Film. This may be a little tricky but "Fluid Film" will stick around a long time and I have used it for years. The problem is that fluid film is a thicker spray but if you can heat up your machine in a warm environment, you may be able to get the fluid film down inside where the cables are and once it is in there is does keep lubricating a very long time. Here is a link. Fluid Film. amzn.to/3Iecopy

[@davethomas3553]

Have worked on 4 of these new style carburetors. 3 machines, someone else had already wrenched on & 1 I took apart. I can't , for the life of me, to get them to run without choke. Cleaned carbs, by hand & ultrasonic cleaner, etc. Still, needs choke to run smoothly. Do the gaskets go bad way sooner on the new stuff? Very frustrating

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Dave, watch my how to clean this carburetor video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_KfGmia8R9bck. Just to make sure your not missing anything. As long as the gaskets are not broken and look to be ok then most of the time they work.

[@bobbyhainje7261]

GREAT VIDEO MAN!!! THANK YOU!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Bobby, I’m glad it was help and thank you for the kind comment.

[@jimfalls6583]

Thank you worked like a charm.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Jim, I’m glad it was helpful and your back up and running! Thank you for watching and 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!

[@raideon1]

Would a heat gun work? To warm it up

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

My opinion, not recommend.

[@marcwilliams-hcpf8493]

I have a new machine (1 yr old Troy Built w/ a 357cc engine) that ran great last year but can't get it started this year. It sounds like the primer bulb is just blowing air and not pulling fuel into the carburetor. Any suggestions on how to 'prime the primer' bulb? Thanks!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Marc, If your hearing the air when your pushing the primer bulb and you can confirm it’s connected to the carburetor, then it is working correctly. You will need to start the process of diagnosing the issue you have in this video. I’m sure your issue is gas going bad inside the carburetor. This may not be the exact engine model but it is the same process.

[@marcwilliams-hcpf8493]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks Brad - agreed on the process. Also appreciate the tip in your other video about the notch on the cowling around the throttle. I was anxious about not breaking the plastic throttle piece along w/ the choke knob!