Toro ccr 2450 3650 CARB rebuild R-Tek snowblower

[@Buddycoop1]

I've said it before and I'll say it again-if you can't depend on '65Ford, you can't depend on anybody. This guy's helped me over and over....

[@Crumbo_Jenkins]

Did everything you said except put fresh gas & oil in my snowblower tried to fire it up and same results. NOTHING. Not to mention that the gas was about 3yrs old cause thats how long my snowblower has been sitting in the basement. I went back at it the next day with fresh gas (I used premium) a new bottle of oil and a can of carb cleaner instead of the brake cleaner that I used the day before. Also I replaced the spark plug and cleaned out the gas container. Did everything in the video step by step. Gave it about 5 pumps pulled the cord twice and it fired right up. All in all I was out about $10 bucks for the gas, carb cleaner & a spark plug. Wayyy better than the hundred something dollars that the shop wanted to charge me. All in all excellent video. Thanks a lot sixtyfiveford

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. That's great to hear. I'm glad you attempted this repair and stuck with it.

[@cpoul]

@@sixtyfiveford can brake cleaner be used instead of carb cleaner in a pinch?

[@RSJ69]

Thank you so much for posting this! I was trying to prepare for the upcoming snow storm and sure enough my Toro 2450 wouldn't run after starting. I would start it up, it would sputter and then shut down. I followed your video, cleaned out the carb and now it starts after one pull and is running smooth! Thanks for saving me time and money with this DIY project.

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome.

[@RinoaL]

even though i don't have a snow-blower, thanks for uploading such a high quality tutorial. it's people like you who make the internet more productive/informative.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Gotta love free. These are GREAT machines and you will be very happy with it. At 1:23 you will see a little metal tab that the spring hooks to. Bending this towards or away from the carb sets the speed lower or higher. I would make sure that your main throttle butterfly moves freely first as it could be stuck in an open position.

[@sixtyfiveford]

If the video helped or you enjoyed it please Thumbs UP or leave me a comment below.

[@lennane17331]

Followed your video step by step and it started 1st pull. I never thought I would ever been able to do this myself but it was easy with your video. Huge thank you! Here in Michigan we are getting 12 to 15 inches of snow today and I thought before I started shoveling I would give this a try. I'm so happy I did. I can't say thank you enough!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're very welcome. I'm glad you tried it yourself.

[@csebastian71]

Finally got it running!! After several attempts without the engine turning over I took the carburetor off again. I realized I had the bowl in the wrong position! The molded "branch" from the bottom of the bowl had to line up with the off-center hole at the bottom of the carb. That's the best way I can describe it. Once it was put back together, a couple of primes and on it went. Thanks for giving me and others for the confidence to try fixing it ourselves. Great video!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. Thanks giving me an update, I'm just glad the video helped.

[@carlroberts2029]

I just wanted to thank you. We just got hit with a big snowstorm and my Snow Commander wasn’t running right. I followed your directions and now my snow blower runs like new. I was worried my wife would hurt her back shoveling. Now she can use the snow blower! Just kidding. Thanks much!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

[@dustinhunsaker3842]

I have the 2450 I bought used a couple years ago. Last year I found out the primer bulb was cracked, couple dollars and it ran fine. This year I've had nothing but trouble. With the help of this video cleaned the carb and it fired up on the 4th pull. Great video thanks for sharing

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's great to hear. The ethanol they put in gas these days is very harsh on rubber(primer bulb, etc) and other parts. If you want to prevent issues I highly recommend finding a local station with ethanol free gasoline. There is a non-profit .org site that lists them by state: www.pure-gas.org . Most are around farming communities or small airports.

[@fcrimmins]

You just reinforced what I thought was wrong with my blower. Did exactly as you did and voila it now runs great. Heard a rattling and found muffler screws loose. Tightened them and back to being like new again. Thank you!

[@sixtyfiveford]

I hope it comes in handy someday. Thanks so much for watching and for the comment. -Moe

[@jaytetzloff2827]

Thank you so much for your video. I was able to clean the carb on mine and it started on the first stroke of the piston after being a dog for years. The float bowl was full of rusty water and dirt but somehow cleaned up nicely. Nice job and thank you - I was ready to spend almost $2k on a new two stage when all I needed was a carb clean.

[@kb9drh]

Nice job. I try to get all maintenance done before it gets too cold. We all know it never works out that way. Good point about over use with rebuild kits. Take care and stay warm!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@billythompson1291]

Very good. And useful tips that I can see on my toro 2450 . I wish I'd seen you before I bought the new carburetor but I still got helpful information on how to maintain it. Thanks

[@goriverman]

I just found a 3650 at the recycle center and the carb is plugged. I will clean it out tonight. It will be my backup blower. Thanks for tip video. You always Rt on.

[@sixtyfiveford]

The 3650 is a great machine with lots of power. Definitely one of my favorite single stage machines.

[@haplo819]

Thanks for the video. My Toro model 38600 has the same carb as far as I can tell. My engine was surging at idle and the auger was stalling with even the smallest amount of load. So, I cleaned the carb using your video, inspected the belt drive and also adjusted the auger cable. Works great now.

[@sixtyfiveford]

You have the BIG DADDY Snow Commander. Those are great machines.

[@EastCoastHalloween]

Great Video! Our Toro CCR 2450 was blowing smoke and surging as I tested it 2 days before Blizzard Jonas was about to hit Phila PA. Drained the fuel, replaced the fuel filter and followed your carb cleaning instructions. (Pulled the sticker and cleaned the port also) Put it all back together, filled the tank with 91 octane and the fuel mix. Primed it a few times and 3 pulls later it was screaming! Once the snow stops I will put it to the test. Thank you so much!

[@sixtyfiveford]

+j Mak Great! I'm glad she's up and going.

[@carlmiller1034]

Thanks for the clear and easy step by step process for cleaning. Also, I really appreciate the explanation of what all the various orifices and passageways function in making the carburetor work as it is suppose to. Keep up the great videos! Thank you.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+James David Thanks, I'm glad it helped.

[@hhova29]

Used my 3650 today. Took 5-6 pulls to start. Perhaps I have to clean out my carb. She ran like a charm after getting her to start though. As always your vids r superior!

[@sixtyfiveford]

hhova29 A hard to start snow blower is generally due to too few or too many primes.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Jewlers eye piece is a great idea. I'm going to get one. Thanks for commenting.

[@vincenegrete8266]

You hit my problem right on the head! Bad boy wouldn't run, and now that I know fix; I'll let you know my results. Thanks for good showing.

[@TheBowenx]

This is exactly what i was looking for. I had to watch it a 2nd time as the needle popped off when i pulled out the pin and float. All cleaned up - started great. Ready for snow - but not wanting it too soon - a few months to go.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Sounds like you have your snowblower running. You're welcome, I'm glad it helped.

[@865sticks]

Hi sixtyfive, You are without a doubt the best, an ace. I have fixed a few machines in my time but I have never ran across this problem before with the sheer pin but you were right , the pin was broken. I put in a new pin and the first pull it started right up. thanks again for your help, as I said before you are an ACE.

[@sixtyfiveford]

865sticks Thanks Man. I'm glad that was it. I've only had one other machine ever shear the key. Nothing like the feeling of finally getting a machine running. Take care.

[@davidszlashta8796]

Thank you - your video is great & saved me a bunch of money. I had gotten to the point of buying a new carb. Then I watched your video and gave it a try and it worked. Just cleaned it all out and now my CCR 3650 works like its brand new.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+David Szlashta That's great.

[@fyrchiky]

Thanx for your video. I replaced the pull cord on a friend's CCR 3650, and then tried it and wouldn't start. Your video helped me to take the carb out and clean it, I also put in a new spark plug, even though the old one was still good, and it started on the second pull!

[@sixtyfiveford]

***** Awesome.. Glad it helped.

[@g.fortin3228]

The ultrasonic cleaner did a very good job ( a few 2 minute cycles, simple grean water and a squirt of dawn..then one cycle for rinse just water, then air) on the newer Rtek carb that is metal, from my Toro 3650, but I will use your technique on this type it looks like it has more small passages. Thanks again.

[@jimnovak6901]

Thanks so much for this video. I have a Toro 2450 and followed your tutorial to the letter. The machine would start and run, but had a horrible surge at idle; now it both runs and idles sweetly. Thanks again.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Jim Novak You're welcome. I'm glad the video helped and that you took the initiative to tackle it yourself.

[@cappy208]

Great video. Thanks for the clear concise demonstration on carb cleaning. Took the 'mystery' out of it. Runs like a top now (even in 12" of snow) under load, and sounds 'normal'. Thanks

[@sbawidener4289]

Waited til this am to try the Toro before the blizzard of 2016 here in PA. Dumb idea. Choke was spitting at me. Called the small engine shop and was told good luck. So I found this video and 3hrs later I got a clean carb, a new primer bulb and spark plug and after some pulling a running Toro. Thanks much...Great video! Let it snow...let it snow....now I hope that generator will start......lol.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+sba widener I'm glad the video helped.

[@timthetoolman4575]

Thanks for the video. I had always been told once you take one of these plastic carbs apart... it would never seal again and suck air and therefore surge. Only fix was a metal carb for 100.00 Oem, or 25.00 a/m? I thought what the heck, let's give it a try. I did re-assemble using a thin layer of gasket sealer on all the gaskets and it RUNS GREAT!

[@sixtyfiveford]

I've never heard this.

[@timthetoolman4575]

Great video. I've had apart and cleaned one or two of these, but did not know about ALL the holes and passages. I'll book mark this video for future use. I too have had a Jewler's eye piece at the bench for many years, they are great in such applications.

[@davidlum-ny]

Outstanding! The big storm is coming tomorrow, and now it's running! Great photography and narrative. Kudos!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@rickbarz723]

Took me about 30 minutes and its running like a champ! I'm ready for the 2 day snow that's coming. Thanks!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Great, I'm glad it helped.

[@oderookie9919]

I have a (newer/similar) model ccr 2450; nonetheless the guidance here walked me through cleaning the carburetor successfully. Was a nice project with my teen son, and satisfying for the both of us to resolve the surging of our snowblower. Thanks! Cheers!

[@sixtyfiveford]

+OdeRookie That's great. I'm glad you guys tacked it.

[@johnd5171]

I enjoyed your video and found it very helpful. I just finished cleaning the carb on a CCR3650 Toro snow blower. Before cleaning it, my unit started acting up with the engine racing once it was warmed up. It was if the throttle was wide open. After cleaning, it came down slightly but the rpm's are way up there. I thought that maybe something was wrong with the governor spring but wanted to check with you first. Keep up the good work sixtyfiveford.

[@sixtyfiveford]

John D Really the only way it will race is if the throttle butterfly is sticking.

[@rjhilde66]

Thank You SO MUCH for posting such a great video! My Toro CCR 3650 has been surging for the last couple of seasons. I was ready to take it to a local Toro dealer to have them tune it up. Your video was so thorough, I thought I'd take a shot at it, figuring the worst thing I could do is screw it up and have to take it in anyway. I picked up an $5 gasket set at partstree.com and a can of carb cleaner, and after about 45 minutes, I had torn the carb apart, cleaned it, and put it back together, just like your video. I fired it up: BINGO!!! She runs like a champ, no surging!! While I was at it, I changed the paddles and the scraper bar, and now she's ready for several Chicago winters. Thank you 65Ford!! You saved me at least $75 and taught me a life lesson that I can use in the future, as well as pass on to my son. Keep up the great work - Cheers!!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yes. The idle circuit in the carb is clogged.

[@roughhead66]

Very good video. The only thing I would add is replacement of the carb and to note that there are (on mine) nuts that may or may not stay on when you remove the bolts from the carb.

[@macschlicht]

Going to try it tonight. Have a small gas leak when choke open, so I guess we'll see what''s going on. Thanks brother.

[@WalterHolokai]

Hey man thanks! Followed the instructions and it worked like a charm. Fired up in seconds. I did drain the old gas out of the tank and replace it with new. Thank you sir. Instructions easy to follow and clear camera angles. Cheers!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

The needle/seat are leaking. They could be bad or just dirty.

[@ryanaltman430]

One of the most informative videos I have seen in a long time. Thank You

[@sixtyfiveford]

I'm glad it helped.

[@service1956]

If an engine starts and at least runs but does not run good, the first thing I do is to add a few ounces of SeaFoam with the gas inside the tank. A lot of the time, it will clear partially clogged passages and run normally. Depending how bad, it will take anywhere from 15-30 minutes of run time. It doesn't always work but, I have had good results that have saved me from manually cleaning the carburetor!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks for watching. I hope it helps save someone a chunk of change on a repair bill.

[@zx8401ztv]

Smashing tutorial as allways mate :-) I use the copper wire method as well, it seems a safer method to me :-) Those side emulsion pin holes are a pain, they have caused me problems before but after cleaning i use a jewlers eye peice to see through the holes and you can often see bits of crud stuck to the hole walls. I love tutorials from other people as there is allways something to learn :-)

[@zyplex1]

Great job as always, guess its pretty cold there can see your breath. Great job , keep pumping them out.

[@13whitebread]

Update I did in fact change the fuel filter and still no luck. However I added new mix fueled with 93 octane and 2 cycle oil still did not start so as my son was pulling the cord I sprayed carb cleaner directly in the carb as he cranked and eureka it started chocked it self out would not start then hit it again with the carb cleaner and it fired up 1 hour later with no carb cleaner it fires up so happy I cannot tell you. Thank you for the video as far as cleaning the carb

[@sixtyfiveford]

You could have just had an air blockage holding to fuel back from flowing into the carb. I'm glad you sorted it out.

[@hutc0028]

Thank you! This is the best of the carb clean videos on KZbin.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

[@vintagesoldier]

Thank you, my friend! Just did the carb on my 3650. Runs better & no more fuel leakage from stuck float. Gonna watch your vid on the Mikuni carb again and do the ccr 2000 next. Best, V.S.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad it helped.

[@macschlicht]

Well, took the carburetor apart just like your video. Outstanding results! The only difficult step in this process is aligning the dashboard with the lower cover, and making sure the metal ring from the choke is attached to the carburetor when you reassemble. A few four letter words, a beer and a smoke...wallllaaa. Thanks sixtyfiveford! Now will you show me how to replace the oil pan gasket on 2002 Jaguar X-type. Merry Christmas.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Mark Schlicht That's great. I'm glad you took the initiative to tackle this and glad my video was a help. Have a Merry Christmas yourself. -Moe

[@g.fortin3228]

Thank you for doing this video, I just pick up a Toro 2450 with this carb today, will be cleaning the carb and checking the governor first and draining/cleaning the tank, hopefully get it running. Right now it will start, then dies after 10-15 sec when you adjust chocke after a couple hi-lo surge. I am planning on using the ultrasonic for the parts, but will now be spraying through them too. You video will help during disassmbly and reassembly ! Thanks for the insight. I'm hoping it's just carb, not a bad crank seal but only one way to find out I guess .

[@sixtyfiveford]

G. Fortin Yeah, it's just the carb. With the new ethanol crap a snowblower will gum up the carb on a machine left outside in 3 months. Ultra sonic cleaners really don't do a thing on these tiny carbs. If the passages spray clear you're good to go.

[@utubegair]

lady friend doesn't take care of her snow blower. good instructions for being a hero!!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

I'm glad it was helpful.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, It's a little cold. Talk to you soon.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, let me know how it goes.

[@SuperDragonWagon]

i should clarify, the choke is different from this video. more like a lawn mower choke where it will push either forward or back.the choke lever on the outside of body does not push the choke either way .

[@sixtyfiveford]

What Toro do you have?

[@Tintenttitan]

My 2003 CCR3650 did get a new carb and a full cleaning, lubing and touch up painting. It surges however. I adjusted the throttle spring tension but no matter what the Governor wire seems to be letting the throttle butterfly pulse open and closed. Hmmm. Runs snd starts well otherwise. Thanks for any input.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Surging is a clogged idle circuit/jet in the carb

[@Tintenttitan]

@@sixtyfiveford ok I’ll check that. Thank you

[@thomasmason3548]

Thanks my Toro 2 cycle would start but not run cleaning the carb with your well done video did the trick. Thanks

[@sixtyfiveford]

Great to hear. Thanks for watching.

[@CRV1958]

Great Video. Much Appreciated. Kind of wished I could have seen the Choke and Spring get reconnected, but I am sure that it should go smooth. Thank you

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@leec12]

Thanks, just the same as my Lawn Boy 720e. Wow getting the body parts back on is a real PITA. Bought mine for $70 CDN just need the carb cleaned runs great!

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Lee Copland These are great machines and you'll get a good long life out of it.

[@maxentropy7596]

This is an excellent discussion/demo on how to clean a carburetor.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@Liledgy100]

Nice video! I have a ccr2450 that will not rev up. The governed linkage seems to be working as I can manually rev it up with my finger.

[@glasscoeeocssalg]

Thanks you made that carb rebuild real simple just think I've been paying those small way too much for an half hour work and they been keeping my snowblower two to three weeks at a time well that will end tomrrow when rebuild own in twenty minutes.

[@sixtyfiveford]

***** Yeah, it seams more intimidating than it really is. Let me know how it goes.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks. I watched your bike build the other day. That's pretty cool.

[@plarpco]

Thanks for this video! I was able to get my 18 year old Toro running again. Float was stuck and I was able to get it cleaned out and running great. Have a happy 2021!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome. Glad the video was useful.

[@JaredKroh]

This was incredibly helpful. Had my blower back up and running within an hour. Thank you!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome.

[@onenikkione]

Nice and to the point. Getting ready for the start of winter 2019 - 2020

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

[@chaddentandt9868]

@@sixtyfiveford I found your video and I have the 2450 model Toro. Worked fine last season, put new spark plug in and now when throwing snow it wants to lose most of power. 2" of snow , not wet or plugged. Any thoughts on this? Thank you.

[@13whitebread]

Did the whole carb cleaning still does not start I replaced the belt new spark plug and new primer bulb and it still won’t start not really sure what to do next? I guess I’ll try a new fuel filter

[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

Ok so I took my carb bowl off to clean out the carb and found the float is made of cork and not even a smooth cork. It has little chunks missing. Is this would Toro put in their carbs. Seems a bad choice to me since it could shed cork particles.

[@supermadmax71]

cleaned carb and seems to be running fine for now. the throttle butterfly was a little sticky and after cleaning the whole carb it seemed to free it up quite a bit. inside carb was clean and i also replaced govenor spring so i dont know we will see if it continues to run well or not. thanks for the help

[@bman65golf]

good video. will do next summer. Do you have a video on removing recoil ?? I broke the rope and it appears that whole housing cover must be removed to get at the 4 bolts that hold the recoil .

[@sixtyfiveford]

I don't have a video on that. Yes, to get at it you will need to remove the entire cover. Sometimes the chute has to be pulled as well.

[@joeprideabr5412]

Thanks for posting this! Great instructions! I have a Toro 2450 R-Tek that was running great last winter. I did not run the blower until it was out gas when storing it over the summer. Got our first snow and it was 10 degrees. Would not start for anything.... Came in, watched a few videos, including this one. I assume you’re working on an older model (3650)? My 2450 R-Tek only has 2 hex bolts that holds the lower rear cover in place. Removed the lower cover, got my carb cleaner, gave the carb and choke a bath without removing anything... Moved the choke to the right, turned key to ON, pushed the PRIMER button 4-5 times, pulled string 3-4 times and started right up. Moved lever to run... It did smoke allot for the first 5 min. though but after that she ran smooth. Put the cover back on and proceeded to clean the driveway.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, the snow blower in this video is an early 2000's. Now that everywhere has ethanol in the gasoline you can't get away with leaving fuel in anything longer than a couple months. Ethanol evaporates very quickly leaving behind only the oil you added to the fuel. It also attracts moisture out of the air almost instantly and the water sinks under the fuel(where the carb picks it up). This will prevent it from starting as it only has water to suck up and the water corrodes the internal parts.

[@chuckbrand298]

Thanks for the video. Mine was a newer model and it was a little different but very similar. Much easier than I expected. Much appreciated! Only problem is, now I have to use it!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad the video helped. It's always better than shoveling.

[@linasalinskas3587]

Hi. At minute 1:06 you loosen the 2 screws to remove the carb. What is that brass part you have your thumb on? Mine as gas in it and it appears that sometimes it overflows and drips to the floor. It seems like this would be the spot for an air filter! Is it supposed to have gas in it?

[@sixtyfiveford]

***** That is just an air deflector so the carb can pull warm air off the engine. Since snowblowers don't operate in dusty environments there are no air filters. Gas should not be sitting it there. This means your needle/seat are leaking and the carb is flooding.

[@akbaxb165]

Sixtyfiveford, thanks for your video and the insight. I've replaced the plastic carburetor with a new metal one - B/S carburetor # 801396, which I believe has an idle adjustment screw. The snow blower starts okay but appears to "hunt" when the control arm is pushed down. When I adjust the governor tab along with the idle speed screw, the hunting (surging) goes away. Next I would like to set the maximum RPM to between 2500 and 3800, per the owner's manual for my CCR 2450 snowblower. Right now using a tachometer, I have set the RPM at about 2500 to get rid of the hunting. My next question is that if I were to increase the RPM to, say 3200 (assuming that the hunting does not come back, in which case, I will have to backtrack to 2500 RPM), how do I measure the idle speed on the tachometer? I am assuming that the tachometer will likely give me fluctuating RPM values, a low value (idle speed?) and a high value (maximum speed?) at times. If I were to leave the speed at 2500, will it be powerful enough to blow the snow. Any advice and help in the matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

[@sixtyfiveford]

First, these won't ever idle in their snowblower configuration. They run full throttle all the time and pulling the bail handle only engages the paddles and doesn't change the rpm from an idle to fast. The engine should be set to run at around 3800rpm. I think the "2500" your seeing is spec for the ccr2450 and the ccr2500 to run at 3800 not the ccr2450 to run between 2500-3800rpm. 2500rpm is too slow to do anything. So set it at approx 3800rpm and you're done.

[@akbaxb165]

Thank you very much for your advice, Sixtyfiveford. With a break in the weather I have been able to work on my snowblower. Using Tachometer I have been able to set the speed at 3800, more or less. However, when I hold down the bail control arm (not removing any snow), the speed goes down to about 2700 from 3800, per tachometer. Is this normal? BTW, I have been able to fix the surging issue. I think the problem was due to the pulley shaft rubbing against the belt cover, which I ended up pushing out a bit with a hammer. Please note that the new carburetor is a metal one, available via Amazon and other sites. It appears to have a fuel/air mix screw. I have been able to get a very very low price from a site in China. Thanks again for your guidance and mentoring. www.amazon.ca/Briggs-Stratton-801396-Carburetor-Replaces/dp/B006MWSSUE

[@sixtyfiveford]

The rpm shouldn't drop that much just from engaging the auger. It should only drop a few hundred and maybe drop 1000 rpm if it is heavily loaded with throwing snow.

[@NederlandGuy]

Nicely done! You have helped me so much by publishing this. Thank you

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

[@kmksjb]

Thank you for posting this video & the great notes. You're a very good teacher. Prior to this, I knew NOTHING about small engine anything & now my little snow blower runs & it's ready for tomorrow night's storm. Subscribing now to continue my education!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad it helped. -Moe

[@csebastian71]

Nice video. I guess I know what I'm doing this weekend for my dad's snowblower.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Let me know how it goes.

[@JaredKroh]

I use this video every year. Big snow storm coming tomorrow. Thanks again!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad to help!

[@SuperDragonWagon]

thanks for the video ,it helped . my question is how do/can you adjust the choke wire to operate the choke properly? i noticed that the choke lever just pushes in without moving the choke at all. Thanks Steve

[@sixtyfiveford]

SuperDragonWagon It shouldn't ever need adjustment. If the choke isn't moving then the lever end isn't in the corresponding hole on the carb.

[@rinacapper]

I have to be crazy!enjoying carb cleaning videos on new years morning.happy new years to you and your family.keep the videos coming

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks... Happy New Year to you as well.

[@supermadmax71]

thats a possibility i will test and post back with results. what should it be 100 or better?

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, you want at least around 100. After the initial test pour a teaspoon of oil in through the plug hole and do a second test. This will let you know how worn the rings are.

[@marcuscicero9587]

these carbs are simpler than those for chainsaws. thanks for the vid

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, these aren't anywhere near the complexity of a chainsaw.

[@dccam58]

thanks for the video. My ccr 2450 would not start with new plug and new gas. Followed all your steps and re installed. Still would not start unless i sprayed carb cleaner in choke plate after which it started first pull and ran great till burned off and then quit. noticed my primer line was split. Any suggestions?

[@sixtyfiveford]

The primer pumps air into the carb fuel bowl. There is displaces fuel and fuel is forced up into the throat of the carb to aid in cold starting. Without it, it is very difficult to cold start these engines. An engine that will not continue to run even with choke on is a clogged main jet.

[@csebastian71]

Everything went smooth and even got a kit to replace all the gaskets but still couldn't get it to turn over. It runs a little when I spray carb cleaner directly into the carburetor but dies shortly after. I have a feeling it's something with my gas, so I am going to try some new gas and oil. Any other suggestions?

[@sixtyfiveford]

Sounds like gas isn't getting to the carb. I would pull the fuel line and see if gas rushes out. Also if the gas is older there is a good chance that it has a layer of water on the bottom from the Ethanol absorbing it from the air. This will keep it from starting, but you will need to empty the carb fuel bowl as it may have water as well.

[@johneaves5584]

Thanks man!! I have no mechanical skill and was able to get my toro running.....NICE VIDEO

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. Glad I could help.

[@supermadmax71]

back to square one doing the same thing cleaned carb replaced govenor spring. it seems to me like the spring is not strong enough to hold throttle where it needs to be and govenor pulls to idle. runs great with good power for about 5 min and thats it. also running fresh mix with a good toro oil. im lost on this one maybe carb needs replaced

[@sixtyfiveford]

If it runs fine for 5 minutes I would rule out the governor spring and carb itself. I sounds like a spark or fuel delivery issue. When it dies can you restart it? Do you have to wait a certain amount of time before a restart?

[@jonnyques69]

Do you have a fix for a worn out stud that holds the choke lever in its positions? My choke lever free rotates. I'm sure if you look at one you can see the stud I'm referring to. Thanks

[@sixtyfiveford]

I've repaired them before. Honestly you use choke so infrequently You could just make sure it stays open all the time by wedging something.

[@pinomarino8917]

After I cleaned the carb, my 3650 is still surging. Did I miss something? I put in the correct spark plug too.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@ 5:36 If you can not get cleaner to flow out the bottom then the idle jet is clogged and needs cleaning. It is located under the black sticker with numbers on it. Remove the sticker and pull out the brass jet(not shown in the video because mine flowed correctly). Surging is an idle circuit problem.

[@pinomarino8917]

@@sixtyfiveford Perfect. That fixed it right up. Thank you so much.

[@carlroberts2029]

Thanks. A very good demo. My problem is I always drop a small part and can’t find it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Small parts seam to run away from me all the time.

[@loriancona4282]

When we removed the float, the rubber-tip needle fell off. How does the needle attach to the float bracket. The thin wire doesn't seem to do anything. Help!

[@sixtyfiveford]

The needle just hangs by the wire. The wire hangs off the little tab on the float. So the tab on the float pushes directly on the top of the needle and the wire is over the top of the tab. Confusing to write, but I hope it makes sense.

[@LHA1214]

sixtyfiveford We finally decided last night to attach it as best we could with the wire and just put it in the needle seat. At first it didn't start and we noticed the primer bulb was staying inverted after pushing it. We sprayed carb cleaner in the connecting line and it started! The primer bulb is still sticking, so we are wondering if the vacuum pressure is messed up because of something we did when we reassembled the carb. Thank you so much for your very helpful video and advice! You are awesome :)

[@olddude12508]

I have a 15 year-old ccr3650, I have had a Toro dealer servicing it for me. Last year it developed a fuel leak. Dealer serviced it: "Cleaned carb out, removed bowl gasket and flipped [the gasket]. That seemed to take care of the fuel leak." The explanation was that they can't get replacement bowl gaskets. That worked for about a month; then started leaking again. Other than needing extra priming for a cold start it runs fine. Suggestions?

[@sixtyfiveford]

olddude12508 They're lying to you so you'll buy a new machine. You can get any wearable part for virtually any Toro made in the last 50 years. Here's a link to all your carb gaskets. www.amazon.com/BLOWER-CARBURETOR-GASKET-IMPROVEMENT-REPLACEMENT/dp/B00I9H5NVM

[@olddude12508]

sixtyfiveford Thanks! A question about the electric start: The motor spins but does not engage. Began with nasty gear clashing noises. How difficult to fix?

[@sixtyfiveford]

Usually it just needs some wd-40 on the starter gear.

[@scottduty4885]

Thanks for the video. My snowblower has the flooding/dripping gas issue. How do I tell if the needle is stuck or is damaged and needs to be replaced? Once it's started, it runs fine. Gotta get the pool of gas fixed when it's not running.

[@sixtyfiveford]

The easiest way to tell if it is salvageable is by blowing through it. With the carb off and cleaned, hold it upside down. With your mouth directly on the fuel inlet or a scrap piece of fuel line, blow. The weight of the float by itself should 100% seal the air from from your mouth. Pick up the float and allow it to fall by itself. Test it a few times. If even the tinniest amount of air is heard leaking through it is bad and needs replacing(if you already cleaned it).

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey thanks. I try not to do a ton of carb videos to close to each other or I'll scare people off.

[@akbaxb165]

Thanks for the excellent video. One question though, when installing back the carburetor, should there be gaskets before the spring plate (called anchor-spring on Toro website) and one after the spring plate. Thanks in advance for your help in the matter.

[@sixtyfiveford]

If I recall there is not one between the carb and spring anchor. Just one after.

[@cpbypaul]

Hello. Great video. Thanks. I have a 2450 that I rebuilt. I bought the kit (mistake number one). My needle was a different size. I am using the original needle because the new one was taller. I reinstalled everything. It started right up. Ran for about 20 mins. When I shut it off it wouldn't start up again. Now the snow blower is leaking. I made sure the gaskets were on correct. Do you know if the little clip for the needle has to be tight on the float? Thanks again. Paul

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Paul Hrdlicka Sounds like your needle/seat are leaking and flooding the engine. This could just be debris.

[@cpbypaul]

Thanks. I went back to parts place. They sold me wrong parts. It runs and no leaks now. Freezing Chi town weather. Thanks.

[@thomassands1875]

Hey there, really appreciate your videos! I have a CCR 2450 that surges - runs smooth on half/full choke, but surges up and down with the choke off. I took the carb apart and cleaned it with aerosol carb cleaner like you showed here. I took our the screw underneath the sticker like you mentioned below, but it's still not running smooth. I'm going to try again and run the copper wire through it all, but thought I'd get a moderate fix with just the spray. What should I look at next?? Thanks!!

[@thomassands1875]

Other things like spark plug, fresh gas (not sure of the gas in it now, I just bought it off CL),...

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thomas Sands Surging is a caused by partially plugged jets.

[@splas9121]

Great Video. I have Excessive/ no idle speed- Any tips on how to fix a butterfly valve sticking? I have no idle at this point. I'm going to do you carb clean today and see if this helps. Thanks again 65ford

[@sixtyfiveford]

S Plas It just needs a little carb cleaner sprayed into the mouth of the carb to dissolve the old gas. Then work the butterfly back and forth until it moves freely.

[@johnhuber7188]

Great video. I have a toro ccr2450 that leaks gas from the carb gasket. I replaced it and it still drips. Machine did lose power and I took carb off and cleaned everything put back together and runs great but still drips gas from gasket. Any ideas? Also have a 1967 ford Thanks. John

[@sixtyfiveford]

JOHN HUBER Sounds like an issue with your needle/seat not sealing properly.