Snowblower surging idle? Running rough. Do this.

[@davidsmith5982]

Very helpful. I'm not a mechanic but have the aptitude for it and work on all my stuff and enjoy it. Its so nice to have an issue and find a short video to make the repair/adjustment so much easier and enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time to post. subscribed !

[@SHONEY21Z]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad I could help, hope to grow this channel for years to come. 🫡

[@montijl]

Have a Simplicity 1724 (Briggs 420 CC) I bought brand new in Jan 2024, used it during winter 2024 and it worked well - Stored it inside my garage with Stabil 360 Marine in the fuel - Started it mid Nov 2024 and sure it enough it was surging - I was ready to replace the carb with an OEM replacement - I watched a few KZbin’s and landed on yours - Low and behold same target jet was clogged beyond belief - I gently twisted a micro drill bit by hand to clear the hard obstruction - The drill bit was the only tool that worked - Cleaned it up and boom boom, smooth running engine !! - Nice - Thanks for the insight and production - Big help bro !!

[@SHONEY21Z]

Awesome. Glad it worked out. They are really simple once you do a few of them. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@mikeburkhart9636]

You make it look so easy to fix.

[@SHONEY21Z]

Thanks my man

[@johnny0seven]

I got a cheap set of micro drill bits to clean out that hole. Works much better than a wire bristle. Thanks for the video

[@SHONEY21Z]

I have them too. Work really well when the jet is clogged with dried fuel and corrosion. Don’t need them often but work great when I do. Most ppl have wire around so I usually show vids with that. Thanks for watching!

[@johnny0seven]

@@SHONEY21Z awesome! Did this job on my ariens last year and stored it well without fuel, empty carb etc but lo and behold it was still surging this winter. Took no chance and slightly enlarged the hole on the pilot jet. Let's see if that permanently fixes it

[@SHONEY21Z]

See what happens

[@reedsilvesan2197]

A set of tip cleaners for an acetylene torch is probably about the best tool you can find to clean the small ports in a carburetor. They come with about 15 in a set, and there will be 1 that is perfect for every port there is. They are stiff, and relatively inexpensive.

[@SHONEY21Z]

Good advice! I have about 5 sets of them. Short and long and use them all the time. Only issue is the smallest size usually doesn’t fit in the pilot/idle jet. I usually use stripped wire for those.

[@ScottAiello-g2h]

went to pull off my choke button and the rod broke off, how do I replace that? same exact machine as that one you fixed.....

[@SHONEY21Z]

That’s happens to me once before. It depends where it broke. It may be fixable. Otherwise prob needs to be replaced. Does it look like this?…. amzn.to/4hd3YR6

[@croweknowsmowers1877]

Torch tip cleaners work great on those little holes

[@SHONEY21Z]

Yes sir. The smaller pilot jet is too small for torch tips. I use speaker wire usually.

[@joefinocchio8070]

I,m stumpped, just purchased this left over unit from Lowe’s. Followed your video and the unit still surges. I’m pretty sure all orifices are cleaned. I know it’s a leftover model and has never been started, but I don’t want to return it. WHATS NEXT? thank you

[@SHONEY21Z]

Still running lean. Did you remove the carb and clean everything? Including the float and needle, both main and pilot jet and the small holes in the mouth of the carb? If so, I would make sure all gaskets are there especially the intake gasket between the carb and intake. If that all looks good, I would check the valve clearance. And spark plug gap.

[@Krispy1011]

Very good video - but using wire like that isn't my bag - use a super small drill bit or a torch tip cleaner and do not break it off in the pilot hole or its big trouble!

[@SHONEY21Z]

I’ve done that. I use all three. The drill bits when the hole is so dried and harness with fuel and corrosion, the torch tips for bigger jet holes that has some edge build up and the wire for tiny pilot holes that aren’t caked on but just gummed up. Thanks for watching and the tips!

[@habscovers3506]

I owe you a beer. Thanks!

[@SHONEY21Z]

🍻

[@sevendyseven4090]

In case anyone wants to know, that black plastic screw turns in approx 8 times for a correct idle.

[@SHONEY21Z]

👍

[@tvh6095]

thank you good sir!!!!

[@SHONEY21Z]

Np 🫡

[@marzgtp]

I have the same machine and it won’t start at all . I left the gas in it and didn’t start it all year. What would you recommend I do? But a new carb?

[@SHONEY21Z]

I would pull off the old carb first. 95% of the time it can be cleaned, plus the original carbs are always better than aftermarket. Here’s a link to a similar model that I pulled off and cleaned. Mainly the bowl, main jet, emulsion tube and the pilot jet that’s in the plastic piece on top of the carb. Check your bowl gasket and drain plug gasket for cracks. I rarely replace carbs, only if they have deteriorated or they physically broke

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

This happens when you leave this sitting for any length of time. The fuel filter is in the tank. It's just a screen. There is no room for a real filter that I could find.

[@SHONEY21Z]

You can usually blow the fuel filter clear with forced air into the tank of the tank is empty and the cap is off. But you can idiot test fuel flow by removing the fuel line at the carb and allowing fuel to flow into a cup. If it’s good, then it’s just clogged carb.

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

@SHONEY21Z You're missing the point about the fuel filter. It is letting particles through that clog the jet causing the problem. It needs a better filter.

[@SHONEY21Z]

@@MikeJones-rk1un that’s not what happened here. Rarely do I find particles in clogged carbs. It happens, but a majority of the time is old fuel that breaks down and turns to gel and then hardens, especially ethenol gas. As long as gas is flowing through the filter that’s in the tank, it’s stopping any small particles

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

@@SHONEY21Z I have the same machine. The filter allows particles through and into the small jet into the carb. It has happened several times to me. I assume by your comment that you have tried using non ethanol gas and had no problem like this clog?

[@SHONEY21Z]

@@MikeJones-rk1unit can definitely happen. I only use non ethanol fuel but I can’t say the same for my customers. The ethanol gas definitely gums much quicker than non ethanol. Debris I’m usually comes from your gas can.

[@rr_spec1809]

Hell, I just fired my brand new Troy bilt up for the first time and it does this.

[@SHONEY21Z]

Could’ve gotten a small piece of debris from the gas tank into the idle jet. Try to clear it and see what happens.

[@rr_spec1809]

@ thanks! Appreciate the feedback.

[@SHONEY21Z]

Np

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Please look up dieseling. That engine was NOT dieseling, it was SURGING. There’s a huge difference. Other than that, good video. 👍

[@SHONEY21Z]

My bad. I’ll correct this asap. Thanks for your help!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@SHONEY21Z Wow! This is the very first time I’ve ever seen a creator rectify a thumbnail and description mistake! Really well done! 🙏👍 I didn’t even know that was possible. Shows what is possible when someone cares.

[@SHONEY21Z]

I only want to do what’s best for the viewers. Don’t want to give bad information. Thanks again for seeing the mistake!

[@mattmaziarz4983]

Just bought a brand new one and its doing this from the first start. Put ethanol free gas in it.

[@SHONEY21Z]

They usually run them at factory to make sure they run and then drain the fuel. Sometimes all the fuel doesn’t get out and the pilot jet gets clogged. Or debris from your gas tank clogs it. Try cleaning it and see if it runs smooth. They come on the verge of lean so any blockage will make it surge.

[@canoetipper019]

yet again...not the ABS system eh? lol Cheers

[@SHONEY21Z]

lol nope. Not yet. Maybe one day!