Snowblower No Start: Fix W/O Removing Carb.

[@doublewide6]

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[@butler386]

Excellent repair of a nice looking snow blower. Great advice on removing the emulsion tube. I had not seen that technique before so that gives me another option. Great job. Thanks for the videos.

[@notme2620]

Poulan 271 8HP Snow Blower, thanks DW6, that is what I experienced yesterday and knew where the problem was, with the "main fuel jet"/ emulsion tube. The video helped me to remove & clean the jet without any removal of all the tin shrouds. Even though I received my automotive mechanic's license in 1973, followed by heavy duty and millwright tickets, You Tube clips like this beats spending hours going through manuals. Best tip, tipping the machine & removing one wheel. I have also installed a throttle cable, to control the engine speed under load. It's not perfect, but it gives control if the governor doesn't react quick enough or at all sometimes.

[@jackhuddleston6830]

That’s pretty slick taking the tire off to get to the carb. I have a craftsman snow I bought in 1994. Still runs like a top. Never had the carb off. I don’t have to use it every year and I always run the gas out, if I do use it. Glad I found you KZbin page to watch your videos.

[@bulldog6390]

OK, I'm 2 years late, but this video saved me hours of shoveling and maybe hundreds for a shop repair. Never thought of turning the blower on end - worked like a charm! My everlasting gratitude.

[@larryrobbins6470]

You da man! such a simple solution for the problem of "running only using the primer." I was confrident it was caused by gummed up lacquer from gas / storage. You provided the simple clean out instructions that did the trick! Thank you!!

[@wildwoodsprings1555]

I have the exact snow blower. Thank you for putting this quick video together. You will save me time and $ so that I can do it myself.

[@effenfish661]

my troy-bilt blower would only run well when partially choked, and that was from when i first bought it. i finally pulled the emulsion tube and found a small piece of plastic on the outside of the tube. put it back together and it has run great ever since. so this fix is definitely worth trying if your engine surges (hunts) too

[@billworley7344]

You saved me a tremendous amount of time and frustration. Thank you, brother. Very much appreciated!

[@guitrus]

had the same issue, your tip got her going ezpz, managed to do it without removing the tire too! thanks for the help, saved me a trip to the shop & some $$

[@astleydavy]

DUDE TWO YEARS LATER... YOU STILL THE MAN! WORKED LIKE A CHARM! 🎉💯💥

[@phillipmarlow5267]

I have to thank you for this video. I have the same blower I bought last summer. Only used once the winter before. The tank hadn't been drained properly so the darn thing wouldn't start. AFter watching you, I followed your instructions and got it running, thankfully because we just had a foot of snow. I did one thing wrong when inserting the emulsion tube tho. I put it in with the larger end first. Darn this runs tho, but I'll reinstall it with the narrow end first. Thanks again.

[@scottandjennydeckert]

Wow. My mechanical knack is a 1 on a scale of 100 and this actually worked for me. Great video. Bring on the snow!

[@RobertFruhling]

Last winter I discovered I couldn't start my Cub Cadet snow blower (I had drained the gas from it at the end of the previous season but didn't run the mower until the gas was gone). I gave your approach a try and it worked like a charm! Thanks for the great idea!

[@BeersBikesandTheFlag]

Double wide!!!! Thank you !!! I did this on my 6hp Troy....worked fabulous!!!!Thanks again.

[@doublewide6]

Glad it helped

[@BeersBikesandTheFlag]

@@doublewide6 absolutely 💯 thanks again

[@BeersBikesandTheFlag]

Mine is a 6hp Troy....

[@harveystephens6115]

Learn something everyday! Thanks. Enjoyed. You are a good technical person!

[@Popscotch328]

This worked for me. Wasn’t running despite cranking with the start motor. After this little trick it fired right up. Taking the wheel off made it super easy. MTD GOLD 420cc

[@baselinesweb]

THIS is the video I needed. Thank you.

[@refdan49]

Awesome tip. I tried it on my older Troy-bilt 2410 and it worked perfectly. In my case, the main jet was clogged. I cleaned it and it started right up. Thank you so much for the video.

[@mustafaghafoor8726]

Video helped understand that some troubleshooting can be done but wasn’t clear how you tilt the blower? Did you have to drain the gas? Is there any caution to use when tilting? Other than that you made it seem it like an easy job 👍🏼. I have exact same blower. Won’t start and saw no spark on spark plug. Could you give any tip.

[@Turningwrenches85]

Great tips there. I never thought of the wire for the Tecumseh needle to clean the emulsion tube on the carb.

[@mrbubetube]

I never thought of using a wooden q-tip to remove the emulsion tube. I don't have those, but now I have a good reason to save my chopsticks hahahahahaha

[@larrycroft470]

I always enjoy your videos Doublewide 6 !! Not a big fan of snowblowers since we never have use for them here but learning from you more about small engine repair is a great plus!!

[@nashguy207]

Nice easy repair Bob. Thanks for sharing!!

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

I like those quiet series engines! Nice simple fix Bob! I sometimes do the same thing on the tailgate of my truck without having to unload it! Nice work!

[@lanceminglin7509]

Thank you for this video! It started right up after I cleaned those holes out.

[@moneyshot7785]

Thanks, this worked for me, the emulsion tube was completely clogged

[@ajvenom]

My TB 2410 wouldn't start at all...this tip worked great and got me up and running. Later I I did have to pull the the cover and slide carb out to clean the pilot valve to keep from surging. Now it runs like new.

[@MeepMeep88]

1:03 whatcha using to remove the emulsion tube before the little wire? Just a flathead or..

[@Big_Johns]

At least it was easy to get to, good job Bob. thanks for the video brother.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

John you could've used a snowblower like that for that big storm you had this winter! LOL. 👍❄🌨

[@Big_Johns]

🤣🤣 That’s for sure Roger, I was snowed-in for 2 days because I didn’t have one of these beast!! 👍🏼🤣

[@rotex380]

Great job as usual dw6 👍 same thing happens to my Honda hs1132 from time to time, but it's a quick fix.. thanks for sharing 🍻👍

[@philschiller1193]

My brand new barely used Ariens 24 Classic ran perfectly last year, but due to lack of snow was not used much. Tried to start it this week, and it acted fuel-starved. I'd just put in some 90 octane but not ethanol-free gas, so I emptied that from the tank, replacing it with about 1/2 cup of ethanol-free gas plus Sea Foam additive (about 1-2 oz.) I had watched several other videos showing removal of the shrouds, disconnecting wires, etc. However, having seen this one, I was determined to try this before disassembly. I drained the carb bowl and noted the yellowish (oxidized!) gas. Eventually saw clean/clear gas with additive come through. I then removed the bowl, & o-ring. I had "varnish" in the bottom, requiring carb cleaner and some elbow grease to clean up. Eventually I removed the emulsion tube (forgot your tip about a shrpened q-tip) and cleaned it as you showed. While doing all this and WITH THE GAS VALVE IN OFF POSITION there was continuous dripping !! Sprayed some carb cleaner into the carb from below, noted the float worked freely, and reassembled. Started right up after other checks done (spark plug, oil, etc). CONCLUSION: faulty fuel line valve allowed gas to get into the carb over the summer, gumming it up. SOLUTION: I will use only non-ethanol gas from now on, and I'll run it after the season until the GAS TANK is dry, and I'll drain the carb bowl too. Thanks for the video, you saved me a lot of hassle and $$. Phil

[@pathunter7003]

I have ran my 26 yr old blower till it ran dry each yr and it always starts the next yr with 2 pulls. At the end of the yr and you have some gas in the tank, I use a cheap plastic turkey baster from the dollar store and suck the gas from the tank and then squirt the baster into a clean jar to dump back into the gas can for the mower. It shortens the time for it to run the gas out of the tank. I do the same process for my 17 yr old mower, so I would say it’s a good thing to do each yr. Just my .02 worth

[@adammarlin]

Incredible! Do I have to worry about gas coming out when I do this?

[@yalerich7417]

Spot- on, good fix, I learn something from ALL your helpful vids! TY!

[@orbzy183]

This video got me out of a jam today. Great job much easier then the 30 minute videos that are out there

[@mikespain8655]

Good alternative method to removing entire carburetor. Probably a Huayi carb if it is a newer snowblower.

[@chelsimartin234]

But is it though

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

One thing seldom mentioned in these no start condition videos, is corrosion on the flywheel and magneto, usually caused when a piece of equipment is stored in an unheated garage or shed. cold temps and metal usually means condensation which causes rust. Remove the cover surrounding the pull start and look at the flywheel and the mating surface on the magneto if you see rust sand those two surfaces, sand them with sandpaper until the rust which prevents spark is removed and they the surfaces are shiny. You should now have spark at the sparkplug.

[@thomasguerrero7289]

I called the small equipment shop cause I couldn’t start my 2 stage snow blower , the gas wasn’t turned off from the last year . He told me to pump the plunger till the gas is pouring out of it and then lean it but on the handles for a couple seconds and the thing stared right up .

[@gse244]

I like the fix. Did you mention when inverting a snow blower you run the risk of gas leaking out? Big safety issue. And oil coming out the muffler and or fluid locking the cylinder? If they don't understand that they could hurt themselves when pull starting or damage the starter and possibly damage the connecting rod.

[@thedigitalreview7243]

Excellent video and simple to do. Let's hope this is the problem solver for me.

[@suburbanbadass6962]

Heck Yeah !!! I just fixed by snowblower !!!!!!!!!! TY!!!!!!!!!!!

[@violinplayer7201]

Worked for me!!! Appreciated for sharing this!!!!

[@vinces8974]

Nice work!

[@realestaterider]

Yes this was a what I needed!! Thank You great video!!

[@stephenzies8867]

Good Job !

[@hoists1829]

awesome video

[@jamesweber4938]

Is the ignition timing on a snow thrower adjustable ? My machine is backfiring and wont run more than 10 seconds. All the usual checks have been done.

[@marshallborder9089]

Good video

[@jab3879]

Nice video. Do you have to drain the gas before doing this, or by laying it on the side it wont leak out? Thanks

[@michaeldrupp5870]

Would spraying or pouring carb cleaner in the tan k help?

[@SB-mw1bg]

All I had to do was take the plugged jet out and clean it. I added some Stabil about a month ago and got it started today.

[@mustafaghafoor8726]

Did you have to take the fuel out to put it in the vertical position? Or to take the jet out?

[@PainterD54]

If you use Seafoam to treat the gas in all your small engines, you won't need to do this procedure. It will keep your carbs clean and treat the fuel as a stabilizer during ling term storage.

[@gsettlemyre]

Will this fix also help eliminate having to run it on partial choke? Didn’t have to last year, ran like a champ then.

[@imacarfreak6036]

How did you get the emotion tube out? I didn't see a groove for a screwdriver?...

[@martincorona1964]

👍🤜 thank you my friend😊

[@jackd2180]

Ty

[@southerncomfort971]

hi , my cub cadet was running rough, once i finished the last path it slowly sputtered and backfired. Now it won't start? I have been told seafoam might help? what is your thoughts knowing you haven't seen the machine , it is only 3 years old and i have changed the oil yearly new gas each season. Thanks for any thoughts

[@Glitch-nr9ct]

Liked and subscribed 👍

[@kenhilson786]

unusual to see emulsion tube clogged but not the main jet.

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

I’ve seen where people remove the main jet and clean it not realizing there is a removable emulsion tube to clean as well. Most times you have to push the emulsion tube out from the Venturi while the jet usually just falls out when unscrewed,

[@artemovsk1]

I don't think i've ever seen a clogged emulsion tube, since the main jet blocks all of the crap from getting to the emulsion tube in the first place

[@tonyjthegamer1068]

Yall if you are tying to fix this and are wondering if to drain the gas. Yes or shut or close the local fuel hose with something like a wrench that closes or something.

[@YoYoMazcousin]

I am curious, Dr., the last time I went to my eye Dr, I got my new prescription. I ordered my glasses from an online company because it was way less expense than through my Dr’s office. Is it wrong to bring glasses I ordered for. Somewhere else and ask my Dr or their techs to check that the script is correct in the lenses? It seems like a very weird thing that eye doctors sell glasses and make money off of them. What are your thoughts?

[@littlesilver2205]

With a Sears snow blower brand new 26'2nd time using used stabilizer fresh gas wouldnt start, it is ridicilous that a 800$ machine should not be doing this brand new ,👍 thank you for your how to, saved me many hours of ripping the carb and all that down . After spraying starter fluid in the spark plug hole, it still would not work could only be that pin is clogged, is it just a bad design , mainly the ethanol they added in to the gas. No other machine i have does this.

[@davidm.1098]

what year is that snow thrower? I just bought the same one and not sure how old it is

[@mikepasko7493]

NICE JOB……..

[@user-rw3km9xv7c]

My blower is doing the same thing, I cleaned the carb too but it’s still not running. What should I do next? Thank you

[@rameshpersaud7131]

Nice

[@mickdog2]

Those carbs are not fun to remove. Good video

[@kendraespinoza8634]

Is there a fuel shut off on that machine? Mine smells like gas after using it. Stinks up the whole garage.

[@KingKatura]

why not just use carb cleaning fluid? Just faster to scrape it?

[@Rechkalov7]

My carb doesnt have bolts at the bottom

[@organicvids]

135 tobacco pipe cleaner n chemtool.

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

I saw the dirt on the end of the wire when you pushed it through you missed it Bob

[@stephenzies8867]

He Might Have Missed The Dirt But Fixed The Problem So Bob Gets FIVE Stars * * * * * For The The Repair

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Yes Bob is a star he he can fix almost everything he puts his mind to it he is the best

[@SPMech1]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JoIn-y5s]

Nice !!! Hooked me right up! But to make ya laugh, your hats on backwards, you should use the light. And you should never wear jewelry while doing mechanic work......LOL...that one you may learn the hard way some day? Or just maybe you did all that on purpose to see if anyone noticed? MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Well well, another LCT engine. JUNK . There becoming more and more common motors on power equipment. Just cleaned a carb on one last week. It was on a cub cadet chipper shredder vacuum.

[@howardtaylor229]

The long part that goes back into the carb falls out so quick I didn't see which end goes in first on re-assembly and you didn't show that. FAIL on your end.

[@bobotting4564]

Play attention

[@bobotting4564]

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