Troubleshooting a Cub Cadet Snowblower That Won't Start: Quick Fixes to Get You Moving!
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- čas přidán 18. 03. 2023
- If you're facing a snowy day with a Cub Cadet snowblower that won't start, don't panic! In this video, we'll walk you through some quick and easy troubleshooting steps to help you identify and fix the problem. From checking the fuel system to examining the spark plug and carburetor, we'll cover all the common issues that can prevent your snowblower from starting. With our expert guidance, you'll be able to diagnose and resolve the problem in no time, so you can get back to clearing snow and enjoying the winter weather. Watch this video and get your Cub Cadet snowblower moving again!
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Thank you! This is the best video I've seen with regards to my snow blower not working. Hard lesson learned. Don't leave the gas in over the summer :(
Glad it helped
Thanks so much for this video! Save me from taking it into the repair shop a day before 6-8 inches is set to fall. Worked like a charm!
Glad it helped!
Thank you! I cheated because a new carb on amazon was dirt cheap. These instructions helped make sure I was able to remove the carb and replace it with the new one easy as pie. The only challenge I had by doing a replacement was swapping the extension to reach the choke knob. It's made to go in and stay in so I had to use nippers to cut away the plastic on the old carb that was holding it in place. It would be a lot easier to drain my gas after next winter 🙂
Welcome. I have broke a few choke knobs trying to get them off!
Thank you so much for the video! Saved our butts before a huge winter storm!
You’re welcome
This Video saved me!!!! Thank you- After not using my Cub Cadet for two winters I could not get it started.... I followed every step and I am happy to stay it fired up on a single pull Thank you so much!!!! Going to enjoy watching the Snow today falling in Pennsylvania....
Glad it helped!
Followed this video today for our first snow storm and got my snow blower back up and running. I thank God for finding this video. Very helpful even though there were certain parts that the camera wasn't completely on what he was doing all the way. I still managed. I thank God!!
Glad it helped
Thank you so much. This really saved my butt. Mine is maybe 5 years old and looks almost identical to this one. Mine is always a huge pain to start. Once its started it runs like a dream. Always floods or has old gas in the carb idk but I fought with it for almost an hour today. I drained the carb like you did in at the start and if fired up in half a second I was like really thank god. Mind you I already had half the drive way shoveled in pure resentment for the machine. Take pretty good care of my stuff too change oil and sparkplug. Store in a dry place till winter etc. I almost put it on Kijiji I was so upset.
Thank you again. Awesome video
Glad you got it fixed.
Exactly what I needed to fix my non-starting snow thrower. Thanks.
Welcome
Thank you! Best video I found and was able to get mine going because of this video. Thank you.
Glad it helped!
I moved up from Texas to Buffalo, NY to take care of my Dad who had a stroke and is now wheel-chair bound. Bought a Cub Cadet after that crazy blizzard and our plow guy couldn't get to us for days. I put Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer in my fuel tank over the summer (I did a ton of research on how to store these things so I won't get screwed in the winter), and honestly this gunk in the carburetor issue seems to be like it will be the case. First snow of the year and it's been a miserable day. I hate this shit lol, but I love your attitude and I aspire to be as optimistic and level headed as you when it comes to running into problems like this. Thanks again for the video.
You are welcome. I am glad that I don't deal with snow like Buffalo!!
I live in Buffalo actually Lancaster ny/What I do my friend is run it dry at the end of the season in Buffalo that’s late April lol😂. Don’t bother with Stabilizer.
Great job, gotta do this, mine is surging, very informative, thanks fornthe help
Glad it helped
Awesome job. You make it look easy!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you for making this video. I had the exact problem and this fixed my issue.
Glad it helped
Worked like a charm. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Thank you! Finally got mine going again.
Appreciate it. Glad the video helped.
GREAT video! Sure wish I had a shop with a cool steel worktable like you do!
Someone gave it to me.
thanks so much. did exactly what you said. worked perfectly.
Glad it helped
Thanks for the how to! I figured as much for mine but I'm sure now
Glad to help
good job
Thank you.
Thanks. I suspect my CC snowblower has the same problem. Been sitting too long with gas in it and didn't run
It is the most common issue that I work on.
Great video! Quick question I had tho. What size socket do you need to take the spark plug out? I am having issues getting mine out
It should be 13/16. In my tools I have 5/8, 9/16 and 13/16. One of those should work.
Thanks for this, it got me going this afternoon. The jets were indeed all gunky and I got it all cleaned out, started up as soon as I put it all back together.
However now I cannot open the choke without stalling the engine. I did manage to clear the driveway etc but it threatened to stall a couple of times, i figure what with the choke totally closed the hole time. I took it apart again to see if I'd missed anything, or to maybe adjust that idle screw, but no. Is there anything else to adjust in there?
Nothing else to adjust. Something is still blocking a passage way in the carburetor. You need to clean the carburetor again. Make sure the emulsion tube is clean. Also spray carburetor cleaner through all the passage ways. Make sure to wear safety glasses when spraying carburetor cleaner. If that does not fix it I would just replace the carburetor.
Is there a fuel filter in there somewhere?@@small_engine_repair
If there is one it will be inline with the outlet of the gas tank. @@amhaun01
Thanks for the video! I’ve swapped the carburetor and the machine is still dying after running for a couple minutes. It wants to run, but kills itself if I put a load in it
Hhmmmmm..... I need some more information to help. What happens when you start it up and just let it idle? Do the rpms go up and down or is it constant? Does it eventually die while idling?
What size screwdriver did you use to remove the main jet? I seem to only have ones that are too big, or barely too small.
With the too small screwdriver I seemed to have scrapped up the jet a bit. Do you think it will need replacement?
I do not know off the top of my head. I will look later today. Some minor scrapping should be ok. Just be careful , it it made out of brass and if you strip it, then you will not be able to get it out.
Does a short extension cord come with the snow blower?
Yes
tried all of the items as you described and still same surging problem. Removed and cleaned carb twice, drained gas tank, and even replaced spark plug. Same problem. Starts
How did you gaskets/seals look? Damage to them can cause air leaks, causing the surging. I have also cleaned carburetors multiple times and it still surges. I just replace it after that since they are so cheap.
What size flat 🪛 did you use?
I dont know the size. Just one I had in my toolbox.
Did this but re assembly oil leaks out of carburetor
Are you sure it is oil? If so, was the engine tipped?
Yes after priming, and pulling to start oil drips from the carburetor, engine wasn’t tipped
Mine won't start with pull but does with Electric start. It pulls fine but just doesnt turn over.
The opening and closing of the intake valve and the timing of the piston creates a suction that draws gas from the carburetor. When using the starter that is happening really fast over and over and it getting gas to the top of the cylinder. Manually pulling is doing the same thing, but not as long as the starter. Make sure that when you press the prime bulb that gas is getting out of the bowl and into the top of the carburetor. That helps when starting with the pull cord.
@@small_engine_repair Thanks for the tip!
Mine is only a few years old and used maybe a dozen times and won't start. Replaced spark plug, put new gas in, and it doesn’t spark
Sounds like you need to replace the coil.
Carburetor needs cleaned out the high-speed jets blocked
Sounds like it.