Snow Blower Won't Start - Learn how to Clean Carb in 7 minutes
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- čas přidán 16. 04. 2020
- This Toro 421 Snow Blower will not start due to old gas in the fuel system evaporating and clogging passages. In this video, quickly learn the steps needed to disassemble the carburetor, clean it, and reassemble.
You should also probably check out this newer video on replacing your carburetor too:
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Thank you so much for this! I actually hate asking for instructions too much in small engine repair shops, etc. I play classical violin and piano, have a Master's degree and used to teach university and I am very humble and unassuming! Really! But "trade smart" people who act like they came out of the womb with 25 years experience in everything can be a bit condescending at times. It saves so much money when one can do things one's self. Thank you!
Hi Trevor, glad this helped out! These fixes can be very simple. My profession is in technology architecture, and I like to get my hands dirty on the weekends. I figure why not share some of these techniques to help others save some money! Although this particular video was about cleaning a carburetor, you could also decide that you want to install a new one (they're cheap on Amazon). I have another video on that, here: czcams.com/video/kNTUcJ6nOjM/video.html
I find that people who think others with experience in a different field explaining things to them is condescending actually have insecurities in themselves
You're condescending
How the hell are you humble? You told random strangers of your academic achievements, completely unrelated to the topic. You seem genuinely unbearable. I have never had a negative response from a shop when asking questions. Asking someone how they do their trade is different. Say you were teaching at an academy and a mechanic comes in. He asks you to show him how to play a simple song. Would you not think it strange that this person is asking you to work for free? Don't go to a repair shop and ask them how to do the repair yourself. Ask them about maintenance and they will be happy, otherwise you are asking them to work for free.
Oh perfect! My 421 didn't work at the end of the season last year and I need to get it going again! I hoped I'd find a video about this need for my model. Thanks for showing how it's done!
That's why I make these little videos. I figure it could help someone someday. Hope it works for you! I've also got more videos on other similar snow blowers if you need any further info. Good luck!
Thanks for the video! I just picked up one of these snow blowers today that I want to rehab. This is a big help to get me started on it!
Awesome Mike! I’m glad this helped. I have a Snow Blower Repair playlist that may be of interest to you. I fix a lot of these and most of them are the same issue - old fuel left in the carb that needs cleaned out. Good luck!
Thanks for the video. I just cleaned the carb bowl and it is working like a charm.
Sweet! Thanks for sharing your success! Glad it worked.
This is really helpful. I have a Briggs and Stratton snow thrower not started. Hard to know how to clean carburetor by reading the manual, especially in small print. I will go back to read the manual again and give another try.
Hey, thanks! I also have a Snow Blower Repair playlist you may be interested in. I show different ways to fix what is usually the same problem. Good luck!
This was a great video UNTIL you put it all back together in fast forward. It was still very helpful but putting it back together is very important for some of us. Thank you for doing the video to begin with.
Good feedback and I appreciate that. Making CZcams videos is interesting. On the backend, I can see where people stop watching, and what’s interesting and what’s not. When making videos, I sometimes try different techniques to see what increases viewership.
Here’s another similar video that I think is better. You may even consider replacing your carb all together. It’s really fairly cheap to do.
czcams.com/video/kNTUcJ6nOjM/video.html
Thank you for the inspiration.
You’ve got this! Hope it helps!
I waited all winter for a video like this. Now I have to wait all summer to see this thing work if you don't flip it before hand! 😂
Already gone! But I've got about 7 more in line for repair.
@@TractorHoarders 😆 Everytime I see something on my Craiglist it's gone by the time I get off work
Good video. I just picked up a older craftsman 8.5 hp, 26". Owner said it wouldn't start this year. I smelled the gas tank and it was good but the gas in the carburetor bowl smelled terrible so I removed the carb and cleaned it inside and out. Varnished gas in the bowl and on the float was the hardest to remove.
Varnished gas in the bowl will sure do it!
So I got the carb all cleaned up, reinstalled it and tried to start it. No gas getting into the carb. Removed it again and found that the needle valve was getting stuck in the fuel inlet office. Cleaned the orfice and it got it running however, now found that the 2nd stage, auger shaft is moving in and out 1.5" and the transmission is making a lot of noise and the auger blades are seized to the auger shaft. Guess that the transmission is shot. At least the motor and other parts are compatible with my old Estate/Noma, 8.5 x 26.
The throttle controls are important too, I take pictures before disassembling so I can get it back together right.
Good strategy
Gonna tackle this job soon. Thanks for the video. You've given me some confidence to do it myself!
You can do it for sure! Glad it was of help. I’ve got other snowblower repair videos using different methods if you need additional points of reference.
@@TractorHoarders I'll have a look. Thanks
It took a couple tries. The stores out here don't have carburetor cleaner in a can with a parts cage. So, i had to spray the carburetor liberally, and use some wire to work out any chunks. It sat in a sealed container for a few days to allow the cleaner time to sit. Whatever it did, it worked! My snowblower runs better than the day i bought it! 😃
Nice old school dual drum auger Toro 👍🏽
They're a good solid machine! I think this one has low hours. Everything is tight and it runs really nice now. Thanks for the comment!
@@TractorHoarders Those were built like tanks, best of luck with it!
Thanks bro.
You're welcome! Hope it worked for you too!
Thanks bud. Hope it helps.
I hope it does too! Good luck!
I watched this and it was helpful. When I took the carb off I decided just to replace it so I ordered one, received it and was ready to install it. But now my biggest problem is getting that friggin choke bracket off of the old carb so I can put it on the new carb. Two small bolts that are soft and became stripped immediately and I can't find even a reference for parts to just order another bracket. Any help??
Hi Steve - would it be possible for you to drill out the stripped screws carefully? Just thinking of ideas...
Got the carb, non adjustable style, all cleaned up, back together and on the engine. All "orfices" are clear and clean. Unfortunately it didn't want to run unless I sprayed starting fluid or carb cleaner into the carb. The carb gasket wasn't 100% but used sealant. I did notice a sound I've never heard when I push the red primer button, kind if like a bubbling sound. Both the fuel and purge hoses are good. Needle valve is a solid piece, no rubber above the pointy end. What can cause that primer bulb sound?
I was just thinking, maybe I forgot to install the bowl in the right orientation to the float? Will remove it and check it out.
There is a hidden screen filter that needs to be clean. Just behind that plastic part which connects to the hose.
So is that Gunk parts cleaner a single use only deal? Or how many times is that jug good for using? Can you strain the crud off somehow from it & reuse it?
And weren't you worried about thay fuel spill on your driveway or storing the parts cleaner for 3 days like that? Gonna assume it's flammable as well
The Gunk parts cleaner is multi-use. I’ve still got the same can and made that video a while ago. You could potentially filter it and get the crud out. Maybe strain it through an old shirt or something.
I fix stuff on my driveway all the time and am constantly spilling things. It evaporates so no real issue for me. I sometimes keep parts in the Gunk parts cleaner for weeks with no issue. It’s really not as strong today as it used to be in the past. But it’s no worse than gasoline, in my opinion. Not sure if that is fact or not.
That looks like the first time I learned to take apart my AR15 😂
Thanks for vidoe. The parts cleaner is $40, I might as well pay someoen to clean my carb as I will not need ot use that often. There must be another more economical method.
Many times you can also buy a Chinese knock off carburetor for $20 or less. So that’s an option too. Sometimes they work great, sometimes not.
I would of though you would mention and how were you set the jets..
Good call out. I’ve got many carb cleaning videos and will make it a point to mention that in a future one. Thanks!
where did you purchase the Parts Cleaner complete kit from?
Amazon: amzn.to/3O3doBh
7minutes, 7 months ago, 7 comments before I commented, 7k views
Dude! 7 must be your lucky number!
What gasket you use ?
I re-used the old gasket on this one. If it needed replaced, I’d get one off of Amazon.
Great job, my toro snowblower won’t start at all. Don’t know what to do?
First spray a little starter fluid in the air intake of the carburetor and try to start it. If it tries starting and running for a few seconds, it’s likely a gummed up carburetor. I have another video linked in the description that may help you too.
@@TractorHoarders :
Thanks I’ll trying
There’s a gas line shut off valve on there. Turn it too off position while it’s running to burn all the gas in the engine out. at end of season this and gas stabilizer works for me. I also check it before thanksgiving so there’s no surprises
how to know how much to screw the jets back in....?
Good question. Before removing them, screw them in and count the turns in. Should be somewhere between 1.25 - 1.5 turns.
Everyone should send this man a oil pan,it's great you got it going, but have the decency for the environment that you live in.
You left the rubber seat that shuts off the fuel in the bowel.
Why at 18 seconds in the video when "that's the most we can get outa this thing" did you very clearly cover the intake side of the carb causing the engine to not run due to no air intake?
Your perception is incorrect
0:18
Also how do you comment with a screen shot ?
@@minecrapvideos You can only do text comments. I see what you mean but think it’s camera angle trickery making it look that way. I’ve got over 250 videos and this one is older so I’m unsure.
@@TractorHoarders aww I feel the way I feel although I wad not there so I may be wrong. You have any old carbs laying around you don't need
7 minutes......on my Timex watch....wow the floater floats? but a good video.. thanks
Hope it helps!
Video should be retitled: learn how to clean carburetor in 3 days and 7 minutes.
😂
But the parts sat for 3 days.
That’s just because I forgot about it. Soaking for a half day is sometimes all that’s needed.
@@TractorHoarders all good just busting balls. I just bought a house and they left me a snow blower. Craftsman 24 inch n it won’t start.
@@MikeDeeKickz518 sweet, you’ll get it going. I have some other similar snowblower videos. I think there’s another linked in the description or pinned as a top comment or something. Sometimes replacing the carb is a good option too. You can get them inexpensive off Amazon. Good luck!
@@TractorHoarders thanks man. I have it plugged in, and it’s full of gas that has probably sat for the last year.