Troy-bilt Snow Blower Will Not Start. How to Diagnose and Repair. Model 31AM6CP3723

[@bagadonutz5717]

Your thorough explanations make it possible for anyone that’s motivated to dive in and try to fix their own stuff. I will say that my old ariens 824 has never had a fuel problem thanks to the worn out bowl drain gasket . I should change it but i emjoy the challenge of figuring out how much gas needed for 20-25 mins. My goal is to get it back in the garage right at the precise moment the carb runs dry! 😆 I also added your green handled clip tool to my wish list

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

LOL :) Thank you for watching! and the kind comment.

[@tomrieker3634]

Had a snowblower for 16 months and couldn’t start. Never have done anything too mechanical but I watched your video and was able to rebuild the carburetor and the machine started right up. Thank you!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you kindly!! I’m glad you were able to get the job done! Isn’t it a great feeling of accomplishment!

[@tomrieker3634]

Absolutely!

[@tinnocker01104]

I don't usually comment on videos but THANK YOU!! I spent 3 hours messing with my snowblower before a big storm and could not get it going. I cleaned out the carburetor just as you showed and the thing started right up. Thank you again.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad you were able to get your machine up and running! 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!

[@ChannelleHunter]

Thanks for this video. I did everything step by step and got my snow blower to work. This saved me some money, and I gained some knowledge.❤

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@BobNospam]

Dude!!! You are a lifesaver with this video. THANK YOU!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@babyhound]

Blower wouldn't start. Followed your directions step-by-step and it started right up. Thanks for taking the time to help your fellow man save some money. Very much appreciated!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Bobby, I’m glad it all worked out and your back up and running. Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please give this a like and tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@chrismiller909]

I’m no mechanic by any stretch of the imagination but this video was AMAZING! I followed the video clip by clip and when I got my snow blower put back together it started the first time! Well done, THANKS

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and your machine is back up and running! Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't already and share my channel to help it grow. Ity would be greatly appreciated!

[@jeffkingery2562]

Thank you so much for posting this video. It helped me a lot. I appreciate your expertise.

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[@jeffkingery2562]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Done!

[@dominicv7298]

Thanks to your video my mom and I were able to fix our snowblower today! It wouldn’t start and we followed along with what you did and now it works! We thank you so very much for making this video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m happy to hear!!! It make me feel so good when I get to hear the success comments:).

[@paulkonanos4400]

I watched that video 4 time's so I can memorize the procedures. The video it is very helpful to me. Thank you very much.

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[@ronpeterson2484]

Superb video. Camera work depicting the details of disassembly and assembly was excellent. Thank you for posting.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@Will_i_am725]

Beautiful thorough demonstration. I'm hoping I can change my oil, check the gas and get it to run. This has been sitting at my daughters house. Fingers crossed.

[@ernestleo6284]

Great job this is the very best carburetor cleaning I have ever seen really learned a lot from you today.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and your back up and running! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

[@NavigateSocial]

Thanks so much for your video. We have 8" of snow on the ground right now and expecting another 4. When we couldn't get our snow blower started, your video was a god send. We had the solution that worked within 14 minutes, and now we know! It fired up, and we have been clearing our driveway all morning, which would have been impossible with just shovels. Thank you!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and your not shoveling!! 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! Take care :)

[@CecilBrown1620]

Great video!. Straight to the point, easy to fallow along. I paused the video 6 or 7 times to do what you had just explained, and was able to change out the carb in about 40 minutes. It fired the second that I touched the starter button. Thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and your back up and running! Thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't already and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Take care.

[@adammeyers5037]

This might be the first time I've commented on a video, but I can't contain it. I had trouble with my Troy-Bilt recently. After following all these steps to a T, it fired right off. Thanks so much!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad your back up and running!! Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Please tell your friends about my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Take care.

[@joewilson1973]

I want to thank you for your video. I hadn't started my snow blower all year its only 3 years old. I clean the carburetor jet it was clogged. After cleaning it, it started right up. Thanks Joe from Minnesota. Oh and we got hit with 8" of snow lol.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad to hear all worked out! We saw our first snow this winter for the first time in 2 years. Many snow throwers needed help season. 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!

[@onevoice1759]

Awesome video. Very clear instructions with emphasis on important points to note during disassembly and rebuild. Thank you!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and hanging in there for a long video. Thank you for the kind comment.

[@charlesfiore7835]

Great video!! 7 turns is the magic number on the idle screw. It's always 7 turns out so 7 turns in.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hey Charles! Good looking out! Thanks

[@johnhyten3028]

Simply the best…took a novice and made it easy for me to fix the carburetor….

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@JamesWinters-g3k]

Thank you for this terrific video tutorial.

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[@OsmaniRodriguezArtist]

Great job! Not just this video but your other ones as well. You explain everything extremely well and other possible scenarios. You also show everything necessary so that anyone follow and can do it step by step. Thank you!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad this video was helpful and thank you for the very kind words.

[@mrporter1970]

This is the best video I have seen on here thank you

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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

[@senliangpan338]

fantastic thoroughly procedure explained. I have exact same issues and model and very helpful. I will try this on the weekend. Will post my results soon

[@NickMann-y8i]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Saved me a lot of trouble and money

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@Propplane]

Thanks for the excellent instructions! My Troybilt just needed the small jet cleared. Started right up first try.👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@dwoodbec]

THANK YOU, amazing and so easy to follow.

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[@dwaynesimmons5532]

Ty very much this video got my blower working

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[@michaelfarris2556]

Getting to be that time of year. Just got a free mtd with a electric start tecumseh engine on it. Starts right up just needs axel bushings. Just thought I'd share that. But hey thanks for everything you are doing.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Nice! Good luck with it. Thanks for sharing and supporting the channel.

[@michaelfarris2556]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines man you are getting better and more comfortable with the camera. Keep them coming

[@GeorgeMichelsen]

Very helpful in trouble shooting starting problems ... thank you for your help!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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

[@watermanone7567]

Nice job: Some times I have to drill out the low speed jet a size or two up with a mini drill set if surging occurs. Also you won't believe how many people ask me where the air filter is. There usually is no air filter on a snow blower! Thanks for a great video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks, I haven’t seen a air filter on a snow blower yet!

[@chrispaul517]

Much appreciated, very informative video you won my subscription.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@JDSWeather]

I'm wondering if those sim card tray removal tools that come with new cellphones if they would work on the carburetor jets needle valve and the emulsion tube I think it would work slick what do you think

[@michaellupacchino9578]

Thanks for the video. Draining the carburetor bowl worked for me. Thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@Lunchbox_Letdown]

Thanks for making this video very informative.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@deanfaz9445]

Great video! So much knowledge you have!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Dean, I hope it was helpful. Thank you for watching, the kind comment and supporting the channel.

[@jimsullivan7617]

Great video. Can you tell us what size is the bolt at the bottom of the carburetor that you took off to drain the gas? None of my sockets fit it. I also the same question for the bolts to keep the cover on around the carburetor.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

10mm for both, carburetor and mounting hardware. I normally show all tools needed. Not sure why I did not on this video.

[@KennethMunger]

Thank you. Runs like a champ. How do you remove plastic throttle from carb if to put on another non Troy/MTD carb?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

If your talking about the plastic choke rod? Here is a link to "how to remove choke shaft". kzbin.info/www/bejne/gV6apHaqe5J1Z7s

[@KennethMunger]

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks again. I was thinking it had to be something simple.

[@tombrocke8039]

I have a Craftsman 21" model 2478. It seems to be the same basic snow blower as the one in your video ... just rebranded as Craftsman not Troybilt. I followed your instructions to clean the carb. Your advise and instructions were perfect. All seemed well until I released the clamp on the gas line. Fuel is leaking at the carb bowl. Upon inspection it appears I crimped the gasket. Cab you provide me with a part number to replace the bowl gasket

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

You will need to take the model number off of the sticker on the machine. Then go to the web site "Sears Parts Direct" to find the correct part for your engine. Here is the link. www.searspartsdirect.com/

[@tombrocke8039]

Thanks for you quick attention! Yeah, been there done that. They offer no carb repair parts for model 747.881733. And Jacks Small Engines wants me to buy a full rebuild kit. The carb is basically new, doesn't need a rebuild.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Then I would suggest you heading to your local small engine repair shop in your area and ask them for a junk carburetor. I’m sure they have many that they may even give to you if they’re nice people. I would definitely take your model number of your machine because they’re going to question what engine you have on there and you may even need to take the engine model and serial number off of the engine that is stamped on the right hand side if you’re standing behind the machine on the bottom of the engine.

[@sportsman20164]

Great video. Thank you so much!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@MysticSprituality]

This was a great video. Easy to follow. However, I put it back together after cleaning but now it surges when idling. It’s like rpms go up and down. No matter what I do, I’ve turned off the choke, lowered the idling speed, moved it back up with no change. At least the good news is, it starts and runs now. Its brand new, used it once last year and haven’t been able to get it started until now. it starts right up and runs, but sounds like crap. The only thing different in your vid was the three tiny holes inside the carb - I couldn’t find any of those…,does every model of Troy-bilt have those inside their carburetors?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Yes the holes will be there.

[@slbpre6495]

Thanks for the video, I inherited a three year old blower which had only been used once and had never had the original fuel changed or drained, so you know it wouldn’t start. I followed your video, put fresh fuel in and it started right up. But now after starting it up I can only back the choke off one or two clicks or it runs really rough. If I move it all the way to run it dies. Any idea what might be causing that? Thanks again.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

The carburetor will need to come off and be rebuilt or replaced depending on how bad it is inside. There should be all links in the description to remove and rebuild it.

[@HotTvify]

Hello Johnson i break my black plastic elbow just like the video clip 18:20 do you know the part number or name? I have Troybilt 2420. Thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

You cannot get that part. You will need to purchase a carburetor.

[@mullerover]

Draining the bad gas through the carburetor bolt solved it for me. It was orangish in color just like he said. I had fuel stabilizer in but it didn’t seem to work.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Check into using Aspen 4 fuel instead of using pump gas and stabilizer to stop having the carburetor issues from gas going bad from sitting. Here is a link to read up on it and see if you can purchase it where you live. www.aspenfuels.com/products/alla/aspen-4/

[@John-l1b1x]

What carburetor do you buy for a 2410 179 cc troy bilt snow blower? Also how can subscribers send you products?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

You will need get the model number off of the sticker near the oil drain plug and look up the correct part number online. The 2410 has been around for many years and I have seen three different carburetors in those years. You need to get the correct carburetor for your engine.

[@ic1022]

I did this last year and my blower started on 1st pull. Excellent how to video. My dumb ass left gas,etc in it all summer. I took it all apart again now it leaks gas through carb. What can it be? The ring in the carb? The pull mechanism is stuck, too. Damn it! Help please sir!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

The needle valve that sits on the float is not seeling in the seat from dibris on the seat. You can try cleaning the seat again but It sounds like you need a new carburetor. Try and purchase a Huayi carburetor. It is the original equipment manufacturer.

[@annihavemarblesiwouldliket9020]

I put new carburetor on snowblower two stage 24 in two tiny springs are confusing me

[@mikepasko7493]

GREAT JOB

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@Propplane]

Excellent video! Thanks!

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[@jblaquiere6119]

insanely helpful!!!!!! THANK YOU

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@nhorstman1440]

Thank you sir, your great!

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[@1sylvan1]

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[@brianlittle5282]

Thank you for this video!

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[@lawrencecarroll2031]

Good video! Great detail. Are replacement carburetors hard to find for these Chinese engines? thanks

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Lawrence, The carburetors are easily found either OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or aftermarket online. Thank you for watching, commenting and supporting the channel as it does help it grow :)

[@JtBlockEntatainment]

Dude You are awesome...Thank you so very much!!!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@-Quisp-]

My Storm 2620 WILL start electronically but not manual pull. Any ideas?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Could be many things. The question is, once you get it started and it’s warmed up, is the choke all the way off? Or not? If the choke is on even just a little in the on position you have a carburetor blockage, hence the reason why it will only start with the electric starter. Remove and rebuild carburetor. If it runs without choke after warm up, most likely due to very cold and by spinning the engine faster helps push fuel through a very tight tolerance carburetor allowing machine to start easier, hence why you have a electric starter. You could also not be running the correct oil weight for the weather. 5w30 is now widely used so oil is thinner to help spin the engine faster so engine can start easier in cold conditions.

[@-Quisp-]

@ yes it ran normally once started with Joe completely off. It’s in the upper 20s here and I inherited the snowblower so I’m not sure what oil was put in probably stock oil that came with it. Thank you.

[@-Quisp-]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines oil change did the trick. The engine sticker said 5W 30 so I think it’s the original oil and like I said I inherited this blower which is between 7 and 10 years old probably and likely the original oil. Engine sticker states DOM: July 2011 lol

[@alanlevine3984]

Thanks Brad. Good video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@deepakchandani8758]

Well, thank you so much

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@DIYVariety]

Thanks again bud. Cheers

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@sabersabahi1700]

Great 👍

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@JDSWeather]

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[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@robertmailhos8159]

It's not too far away from snow blower season

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Yes sir! Starting to get them in now.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines okay thanks for your reply on your video on this matter 👍😎

[@juantorres9060]

Good evening, my carburetor is clogged and my gas tank, I know, it looks dirty, what do I do to clean the gas tank?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Yes, clean the gas tank. I normally will use a turkey baster or something to suck the fuel from the tank, then put fresh gas in and repeat if necessary. Then once the fuel looks good in the tank. Flush the fuel line with the good gas from tank.