I did a carb replacement on my Cub just last weekend and how you removed the carb stud was brilliant. I hadn’t done mine for that very reason and that was my impasse. Got the carb changed out and it started on the first pull. VERY well done vid. Love it sir.
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Thank you! This video was VERY helpful. FYI. On the 3X30 I was able to remove the 2 lowest bolts on the left side of the handle which allowed me to slide the carb off without removing the stud. Not sure it was faster, but was straight forward.
Hi Greg, Good looking out. I definitely think your way is the better way. Someday if I get the same model with the same issue, I will most likely perform a do over video. I'm glad this video was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting.
What an amazing video brother kudos to you on not letting your handicap get in your way. I already thought the video was off to an amazing start and I just have a bit more respect for the challenges you may face daily, but they’re not a thing to you since it’s been that way since day one right. Being a mechanic that’s really kick ass. This video is so well done and I just really appreciate that you took the time to do it. I don’t know if this is your own shop or if you work at a small engine place but your cameraman was right there with you doing a great job following you and wasn’t somebody in the background making all kinds of silly comments. You really helped me out. Thank you so much. Liked and subscribed keep up the good work.
Hi Bryan, I’m glad this video was helpful! Yes this is my business and have taught school students throughout my career that helped me do videos in a manner we all can understand. I also think it is important to have the camera there in the best spots possible so you all can see. Yes, born with the one hand so I do not know anything else. I can say if I had the left hand I sure would use it!! LOL!!! Thank you for watching, the very kind comment and supporting the channel.
Thank you so much! I have never worked on any engine before, but the video angles and instructions were so clear, I was able to follow and get my snowblower which had gas sitting in it for a year started after cleaning the carb.
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@@JohnsonsSmallEngines happy to do that! I have one question though, what does it sound like when you try to start an engine w/ a clogged carburetor. Right now when I try to start my snowblower nothing happens. It doesn’t even try to turn. The electric start just makes a single click
@@lb3724 I cannot diagnose it without seeing it. Most of the time, if a machine has sat for more than six months without being used, the gas will go bad in the carburetor and you will need to rebuild or replace it. You will need to find someone near you who can diagnose why it will not. start
Excellent and helpful videos. BTW, I was delighted to discover on the 3x30 Cub Cadet snow blower the carburetor came off without removing a stud or fussing with the handle, just slips off.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines all that to just replace my float bowl and gasket..... couldn't do it mounted. Bowl had a bunch of little rust balls on the walls that kept the float from moving. What causes that? Ethanol gas??
Moisture buildup in gas tank most likely from where the machine sits in the summertime? Humidity. Water in gas can. You need to check to make sure your gas tank isn’t starting to rust. I haven’t seen too much water contaminants from ethanol gas. I would also start using marine grade fuel stabilizer in all of your gas that you get at the pump . Stabil brand is good It is blue colored bottle (marine grade). Helps with water build up in gas tanks.
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Great video, I removed the two top bolts that hold the handlebars and loosened the bottom two. This allowed me to just pivot the handlebars down out of the way. It required a 12mm wrench but didn't take long and I didn't have to worry about loctite on the studs.
Thanks! My Cub Cadet 3x won't start. Replaced spark plug, drained gas. Tried new gas w stabilizer. Nothing. Followed the video and cleaned the carb. Put it back together. One pull and it fired up. Big thank you!
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Great video, nice and thorough. I just had to empty bowl and clean out carb jets on my cub cadet. Luckily I could leave the carb on for that. That gas gets old fast!
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Awesome video for the exact model in needed to know about. Along with the following carb clean video was the most useful thing I have watched on TH-cam. Thanks
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Thanks for the video, you’re not kidding, that wire is easy to bend! I bought an aftermarket carb to replace, and it doesn’t have the choke spindle. I’m trying to figure out how to remove the choke spindle from my old carb and move it to my new one. This video ended too soon for my issue, but still well done.
If you’re talking about the choke shaft being different than the other choke shaft on the new aftermarket carburetor? You can take two screws out of the choke plate and pull the rod out and install the other one from the other carburetor. But I’m not sure that’s what you’re talking about. You would need to send me pictures for me to understand more. If needed send to my email address which is on my TH-cam channels homepage or it may be on the about it me page.
Thank You for your video on the 3 stage. I have the newer one that all electronic little harder to remove the outer case, no throttle just a turn knob. I was able to get it done with this video.
Thanks so much, very helpful. I wasn’t sure how to take off the choke knob without breaking it until you showed how easy it was. I was able to take off the carb without loosening a stud, but maybe my handle bars are at a slightly different angle.
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I can only give one thumbs up? How about a +++1 ? Most excellent guide for me to do my 2015 3X 30" which is surging and spitting like mad. Thanks very much, well done!
Terrific video and specific to my model. I found that I could take out the top handle bolts and loosen the bottom bolts and relax the handle back - held in place with a ratchet strap. This let me remove the cowling and the carburetor fairly easily.
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@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks, I didn't know that since I will be waiting for spring before doing paint clean up and regular maintenance. Sounds like it could be a pain to remove when it needs doing....
As long as the gas going into the tank is good and has no debris, the tank filter stays clean a very long time. When the tank is empty, you should be able to see the filter by looking into the tank.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks once again. Glad to hear I don't really need to do anything extra. I had to add in line fuel filters to four generators I own so I assumed I would have to do this for the snowblower as well.....
Thanks, great video, you really helped me out. I had already pulled the top two screws holding the handles and loosened the other two and then lowered the handles and was able to pull the carb that way but I like your trick better. Next time that's what I'm doing. Any thanks again.
I’m glad it was helpful and you were able to get the carburetor off. It’s 50-50 on which way you take it off and both work just fine! Thank you for sharing in the kind comment.
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Thanks for the video. It helped me get the carburetor out the easiest and quickest way instead of figuring out how to get it out and doing more work than I needed to in the process. Quick question to anyone reading this comment. My Cub Cadet is only 2 years old. I NEVER stored it with gas in it and yet in one year (surging started last season), the carburetor was dirty. Anything I can do to keep the carburetor from getting this way? I've NEVER seen a small engine carburetor get this bad in such a short time. Is there any additive or gas station to use? (I get my gas from the local sunoco)
Yes on many, there are, and the reason why I do not talk about it or recommend taking it off for the DIYer. If not reinstalled correctly, it will come out. The fuel tank filter will catch most and in the 30 plus years in business thousands of carburetor rebuilds, I have never had one clogged. Maybe it’s just my area that I live and I’m not saying it won’t happen but I personally do not recommend taking the inlet out.
I'm sure you can but most have a filter in the gas tank and the newer engines have a filter that comes out of the fuel tank and is inline and hidden in the fuel line like this short video I put out.th-cam.com/users/shorts2qkBXxRi8AY
No adjustments can be made that I’m aware of. It is a non adjustable carburetor. Sometimes you can compensate for a lean running condition by using the choke in the half or 3/4 position.
Awesome video. This was very helpful. As a last resort, if the carburetor still doesn’t work, do you know the replacement part number if I need the order a new one? Thanks.
I do not have the part number. Take your model number from the machines sticker and you can look up the part number for the carburetor at a cub cadet parts lookup web site.
Thank you for making this video (subscribed) . I have the exact same machine. I'm sorry I don't see a link or a video for how to rebuild the carburetor. If you have one I would love to see it. This fall, my machine is not starting and it looks like I need to rebuild or clean the carburetor.
The choke knob and a small plastic stud sticking out the backside of it and it needs to go into the slot on the face plate where the choke mounts. If they are not lined up you may have a issue getting it on.
@@JohnsonsSmallEnginesYes I have an issue. Guess I am going to have to attach a wire to hold the choke nob in place. I am going to try that and see what happens.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Hi! How in the world do I take off the choke shaft? I have bought myself a new carburetor along with a new choke shaft. I was going to install the new choke shaft on the old carburetor, but I have to get the old one off. My old carburetor was leaking gasoline after I reassembled the thing. This has been a comedy of errors. I forgot to add the pin to the float and had problems. Next I forgot to add the gasket and the carburetor. And the gas leaked all over then place. I have searched the internet with no luck.
Fantastic video man! I just bought a used 2015 26" 3x TRAC version for a grand. Has 15 hours on her. I was SUPER excited until I started reading many of the 2015+ models are going through shear pins like a kid in a candy store! Any incite on that issue? I talked to my local dealer and they said the accelerator shear pins were upgraded but also heard in turn that is causing the worm gear to strip. Would love to get your opinion! Thanks again for taking the video. Nice to see someone share there skills and knowledge!
Thanks you for watching!! We don’t see much snow in my area hence the carburetor video. It seems to be a good machine. Do not use the upgraded shear pin for obvious reasons. Spray silicone in and around the augers and discharge chute to help keep the snow from sticking. Keep up with the auger belt cable tension, change the oil and use hi octane fuel or non ethanol fuel to help from having carburetor issues and you should be good to go
I have a 2018 cub cadet 3x. I have barely used it and it’s eaten at least 5 shear pins. My old Ariens never had one fail. Pins are tiny and I am guessing the internals won’t tolerate any real stress.
My carb was just gummed up. I took a short cut when I tilted the blower forward to where it lays on the front that causes the wheels to prop up. I removed the wheel (13mm bolt) that's blocking the carb. Next, I removed the carb bowl exposing the jet and emulsion tube. I cleaned the bowl (pretty dirty) and sprayed carb cleaner on the jet and through the emulsion tube. This did the trick. Yet, I'm embarrassed to tell you that I forgot to remove the carb bowl's o-ring that was stuck to the top as I damaged it when I sprayed cleaner on it. Now, i'm waiting for the o-ring to be shipped to me. Lol.
I don't understand why these newer snowblowers don't have a fuel shutoff. I've had two older units and a generator with fuel shutoffs and I never had to do anything with the carb, just run the bowl dry. My generator is 10 years old, and the two older snowblowers were older, and never had the carbs off. My Cub Cadet riding mower and my 3X26 snowblower need rebuilds every couple years.
Brad, Thank you for this video. I have a Cub cadet 208cc. 2 years old would not start this year during freezing cold weather. I put heat to it was able to start it but will not run unless I have the primer pushed all the way in blocking the hole. It has a gas leak. It will only run for short periods of time and then quits. No holes in any of the fuel lines or primer line. I am down to the carburetor but I am Clueless. HELP
Why can’t these cub cadets put a warning on the fuel tank stating that pump gas should not be left in tank over thirty days? I think this would help stop these machines from clotting up!
The problem isn’t with the fuel in the tank as much it’s with the fuel in the carburetor that goes bad quickly. In my opinion try using the product called TruFuel and run your machine every other month in the off season for 20 minutes at a time and it should be there for you all the time. Unfortunately human nature we forget plus we don’t want to think about the snow thrower in the summer months.
Any thoughts on my issue? I got a 2x 28. Stored for summer and now it wont start. If I put some fuel directly into spark plug hole, engine will turn over for split second. I was thinking maybe carb? But on 2yr old blower? Heres a video of me trying to start it.... th-cam.com/video/xRO9UKHcbyA/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jim, it’s a typical carburetor issue due to fuel going bad inside the carburetor. You will need to rebuild the carburetor and I think there is a link in the description of this video on how to rebuild it. Fuel will start to go bad in small quantities within three months. You either must make sure the carburetor does not have any fuel in it when you go to store it for the summer or you need to run the machine at least 15 minutes at a time every other month to keep the good fuel from the tank running through the carburetor.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines that's the thing..... I siphoned as much gas out of tank as I could then ran engine till it died. Then refilled tank with gas and stabil (never starting engine again). Even though my model isn't exact same as yours in video, it's still helpful. I'm at the carb now. I know fuel is making it to carb caused when I removed line running from fuel tank to carb, some fuel spilled out (the stuff I wasn't able to siphon out prior to working on it). I guess I'll remove carb still and try to clean?
@@nappyjim I would say 98% of the time how you stored it should have worked but the little bit that trickles down into the carburetor is what goes bad then the engine will not start. If you can see the bottom of the carburetor bowl? There is two bolts. The bolt that is sitting off to the side is a drain. It should be a ten millimeter wrench. You can try and take it out to flush the good gas from the tank through the carburetor but remember to be ready for fuel to start flowing out. Let it come out until you think fresh fuel is coming out then put the bolt back in. Try and start it again and see if that will work before you pul the carburetor off.
I did a carb replacement on my Cub just last weekend and how you removed the carb stud was brilliant. I hadn’t done mine for that very reason and that was my impasse. Got the carb changed out and it started on the first pull. VERY well done vid. Love it sir.
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Thank you! This video was VERY helpful.
FYI. On the 3X30 I was able to remove the 2 lowest bolts on the left side of the handle which allowed me to slide the carb off without removing the stud. Not sure it was faster, but was straight forward.
Hi Greg, Good looking out. I definitely think your way is the better way. Someday if I get the same model with the same issue, I will most likely perform a do over video. I'm glad this video was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting.
What an amazing video brother kudos to you on not letting your handicap get in your way. I already thought the video was off to an amazing start and I just have a bit more respect for the challenges you may face daily, but they’re not a thing to you since it’s been that way since day one right. Being a mechanic that’s really kick ass.
This video is so well done and I just really appreciate that you took the time to do it. I don’t know if this is your own shop or if you work at a small engine place but your cameraman was right there with you doing a great job following you and wasn’t somebody in the background making all kinds of silly comments. You really helped me out. Thank you so much.
Liked and subscribed keep up the good work.
Hi Bryan, I’m glad this video was helpful! Yes this is my business and have taught school students throughout my career that helped me do videos in a manner we all can understand. I also think it is important to have the camera there in the best spots possible so you all can see. Yes, born with the one hand so I do not know anything else. I can say if I had the left hand I sure would use it!! LOL!!! Thank you for watching, the very kind comment and supporting the channel.
Thank you so much! I have never worked on any engine before, but the video angles and instructions were so clear, I was able to follow and get my snowblower which had gas sitting in it for a year started after cleaning the carb.
Hi again! I commented on the carburetor rebuild video. Thank you for watching my videos and commenting! I’m happy your up and running:)
Thanks for this video. My Cub Cadet 3x wouldn't start, I followed your steps to remove and clean the carburetor and it started right up afterward.
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Your videos are among the best instructional videos on this app! Thanks for giving me the confidence to try this task
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@@JohnsonsSmallEngines happy to do that! I have one question though, what does it sound like when you try to start an engine w/ a clogged carburetor. Right now when I try to start my snowblower nothing happens. It doesn’t even try to turn. The electric start just makes a single click
Can you pull the pull handle out and try and start it?
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines yes the same with the pull start. The engine doesn’t even try to start with the pull nor the electric.
@@lb3724 I cannot diagnose it without seeing it. Most of the time, if a machine has sat for more than six months without being used, the gas will go bad in the carburetor and you will need to rebuild or replace it. You will need to find someone near you who can diagnose why it will not. start
Excellent and helpful videos. BTW, I was delighted to discover on the 3x30 Cub Cadet snow blower the carburetor came off without removing a stud or fussing with the handle, just slips off.
So simple and it was a huge upgrade to everyone working on these.
Very detailed, well spoken, nice job with the demonstration. Thanks for sharing my neighbors snow blower and he will thank you!
I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!
Great vid! I got to the point where I had to either remove the handle or the studs. You solved that mystery for me. Thanks!!
Either way works! I have done both.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines all that to just replace my float bowl and gasket..... couldn't do it mounted. Bowl had a bunch of little rust balls on the walls that kept the float from moving. What causes that? Ethanol gas??
Moisture buildup in gas tank most likely from where the machine sits in the summertime? Humidity. Water in gas can. You need to check to make sure your gas tank isn’t starting to rust. I haven’t seen too much water contaminants from ethanol gas. I would also start using marine grade fuel stabilizer in all of your gas that you get at the pump . Stabil brand is good It is blue colored bottle (marine grade). Helps with water build up in gas tanks.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines excellent advice - thanks!
Very thorough and laid out . I’m contemplating buying a cub and this is helpful to know ! Thanks
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Great video, I removed the two top bolts that hold the handlebars and loosened the bottom two. This allowed me to just pivot the handlebars down out of the way. It required a 12mm wrench but didn't take long and I didn't have to worry about loctite on the studs.
Glad to hear you made out ok! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thanks! My Cub Cadet 3x won't start. Replaced spark plug, drained gas. Tried new gas w stabilizer. Nothing. Followed the video and cleaned the carb. Put it back together. One pull and it fired up. Big thank you!
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Thanks for making this video, just watched and was able to fire my machine up again !
I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!
Thank you very much for this efficient video.
Your explanations are clear, simple and very good.
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Great video, nice and thorough. I just had to empty bowl and clean out carb jets on my cub cadet. Luckily I could leave the carb on for that. That gas gets old fast!
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Awesome video for the exact model in needed to know about. Along with the following carb clean video was the most useful thing I have watched on TH-cam. Thanks
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Excellent information with a very clear demonstration of how to. Thank you.
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Nice job, the spring on the carb is the governor spring to help stop surging. Thanks for the video's.
Correct! Thank you!
Thanks for the video, you’re not kidding, that wire is easy to bend!
I bought an aftermarket carb to replace, and it doesn’t have the choke spindle. I’m trying to figure out how to remove the choke spindle from my old carb and move it to my new one. This video ended too soon for my issue, but still well done.
If you’re talking about the choke shaft being different than the other choke shaft on the new aftermarket carburetor? You can take two screws out of the choke plate and pull the rod out and install the other one from the other carburetor. But I’m not sure that’s what you’re talking about. You would need to send me pictures for me to understand more. If needed send to my email address which is on my TH-cam channels homepage or it may be on the about it me page.
Thank you. You gave me the information I needed to work on my 3x26. I want to add a fuel shut off valve in the line.
Glad I could help :) Thank you for watching and the kind comment.
Thank You for your video on the 3 stage. I have the newer one that all electronic little harder to remove the outer case, no throttle just a turn knob. I was able to get it done with this video.
I'm glad to hear you were able to get the job done! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.
Thanks so much, very helpful. I wasn’t sure how to take off the choke knob without breaking it until you showed how easy it was. I was able to take off the carb without loosening a stud, but maybe my handle bars are at a slightly different angle.
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I can only give one thumbs up?
How about a +++1 ?
Most excellent guide for me to do my 2015 3X 30" which is surging and spitting like mad.
Thanks very much, well done!
I'm glad it was helpful, all went well and thank you for the A+++1.
Terrific video and specific to my model. I found that I could take out the top handle bolts and loosen the bottom bolts and relax the handle back - held in place with a ratchet strap. This let me remove the cowling and the carburetor fairly easily.
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Clear and knowledgable tutorial. Liked and subbed. Thank you. 👍
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The go to guy for repairs, watch these as a refresher for this season. That lift below the machine. Is that sold anywhere?
I cannot remember where I bought it but I did purchase it online.
Thanks for the response, being in Can not likely sold here..Cheers@@JohnsonsSmallEngines
Thank you very much for your very helpful video guide
Like you use your skills and nice tools to deal with the challengens
I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you for the kind comment.
Thanks, your video showed me how far I have to go to add a fuel filter to the gas line....
Hi Robert, there is a fuel filter screwed into the bottom of the fuel tank where the fuel line comes into it.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks, I didn't know that since I will be waiting for spring before doing paint clean up and regular maintenance. Sounds like it could be a pain to remove when it needs doing....
As long as the gas going into the tank is good and has no debris, the tank filter stays clean a very long time. When the tank is empty, you should be able to see the filter by looking into the tank.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks once again. Glad to hear I don't really need to do anything extra. I had to add in line fuel filters to four generators I own so I assumed I would have to do this for the snowblower as well.....
Thanks, great video, you really helped me out. I had already pulled the top two screws holding the handles and loosened the other two and then lowered the handles and was able to pull the carb that way but I like your trick better. Next time that's what I'm doing. Any thanks again.
I’m glad it was helpful and you were able to get the carburetor off. It’s 50-50 on which way you take it off and both work just fine! Thank you for sharing in the kind comment.
Solid walk through! Thank you!
I’m glad it was helpful! and thank you for the kind comment.
Awesome video! I've been putting off fixing mine because I thought I'd have to take the whole thing apart to get to the carb. Glad to know I don't lol
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Great video .... my father in law says thanks!
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Taking it off is easy. Got lost putting it together. Had to bring it to shop
Thanks for the video. It helped me get the carburetor out the easiest and quickest way instead of figuring out how to get it out and doing more work than I needed to in the process. Quick question to anyone reading this comment. My Cub Cadet is only 2 years old. I NEVER stored it with gas in it and yet in one year (surging started last season), the carburetor was dirty. Anything I can do to keep the carburetor from getting this way? I've NEVER seen a small engine carburetor get this bad in such a short time. Is there any additive or gas station to use? (I get my gas from the local sunoco)
Stop using pump gas for your snow thrower and look into Aspen fuel. Check out the link and read up on Aspen fuel. www.aspenfuels.us/
On the same carburetor, is there a screen behind the fuel inlet? Can the fuel inlet be removed?
Yes on many, there are, and the reason why I do not talk about it or recommend taking it off for the DIYer. If not reinstalled correctly, it will come out. The fuel tank filter will catch most and in the 30 plus years in business thousands of carburetor rebuilds, I have never had one clogged. Maybe it’s just my area that I live and I’m not saying it won’t happen but I personally do not recommend taking the inlet out.
Great video, i need to clean the carb on my club cadet perfect timing !!!!
Disassemble video is next! Thanks for watching!
Is it possible to add a gas filter in the gas line between the tank and the carb?
I'm sure you can but most have a filter in the gas tank and the newer engines have a filter that comes out of the fuel tank and is inline and hidden in the fuel line like this short video I put out.th-cam.com/users/shorts2qkBXxRi8AY
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Just finished removing and cleaning the carb. Put it back together runs great. Could not have done it without your vid. THX
Glad to hear!! I’m glad you’re back up and running. Thanks for sharing!
Hi, can you put a link please to the fuel stabilizer you use. thanks
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How do you remove the choke shaft? This is a great video. Its the long shaft that attaches to the choke lever?
Pull the brass flap out from the choke rod and the rod will slide up out the top.
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Is there s way to remove it by the plastic piece on top? Where the two pieces meet on top of the carburetor?
There are two black taps you push in and the rod should come off the top.
Thank you very much!
Thank you!
You're welcome! I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.
If the engine is running rough, is there any way to adjust the carburetor?
No adjustments can be made that I’m aware of. It is a non adjustable carburetor. Sometimes you can compensate for a lean running condition by using the choke in the half or 3/4 position.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines thanks for the info
Is there a link to buy the carburetor unit somewhere that I can buy? Please! Much appreciated
You need to look up your carburetor part number from the model sticker on your machine. Then purchase the carburetor.
Brad, is it OK to adjust the shoes so the shave plate is on the ground if the surface is all level asphalt?
You can if you want the bottom shave plate to wear out. I would adjust the skid shoes so the bottom shave plate is 1/16th off of the ground.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks Brad!! More snow Thursday!!
Awesome video. This was very helpful. As a last resort, if the carburetor still doesn’t work, do you know the replacement part number if I need the order a new one? Thanks.
I do not have the part number. Take your model number from the machines sticker and you can look up the part number for the carburetor at a cub cadet parts lookup web site.
awesome Video. Thank You
You are welcome! Thank you for the kind comment and for watching :)
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Thank you for making this video (subscribed) . I have the exact same machine. I'm sorry I don't see a link or a video for how to rebuild the carburetor. If you have one I would love to see it.
This fall, my machine is not starting and it looks like I need to rebuild or clean the carburetor.
Thank you for watching and subscribing, Here is the link on how to rebuild the carburetor th-cam.com/video/bP_6YBqIEbo/w-d-xo.html
I cannot get the choke nob back on after taking out the carburetor to clean it with an ultrasonic cleaner. Any thoughts?
The choke knob and a small plastic stud sticking out the backside of it and it needs to go into the slot on the face plate where the choke mounts. If they are not lined up you may have a issue getting it on.
@@JohnsonsSmallEnginesYes I have an issue. Guess I am going to have to attach a wire to hold the choke nob in place. I am going to try that and see what happens.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Hi! How in the world do I take off the choke shaft? I have bought myself a new carburetor along with a new choke shaft. I was going to install the new choke shaft on the old carburetor, but I have to get the old one off. My old carburetor was leaking gasoline after I reassembled the thing. This has been a comedy of errors. I forgot to add the pin to the float and had problems. Next I forgot to add the gasket and the carburetor. And the gas leaked all over then place. I have searched the internet with no luck.
Fantastic video man! I just bought a used 2015 26" 3x TRAC version for a grand. Has 15 hours on her. I was SUPER excited until I started reading many of the 2015+ models are going through shear pins like a kid in a candy store! Any incite on that issue? I talked to my local dealer and they said the accelerator shear pins were upgraded but also heard in turn that is causing the worm gear to strip. Would love to get your opinion! Thanks again for taking the video. Nice to see someone share there skills and knowledge!
Thanks you for watching!! We don’t see much snow in my area hence the carburetor video. It seems to be a good machine. Do not use the upgraded shear pin for obvious reasons. Spray silicone in and around the augers and discharge chute to help keep the snow from sticking. Keep up with the auger belt cable tension, change the oil and use hi octane fuel or non ethanol fuel to help from having carburetor issues and you should be good to go
I have a 2018 cub cadet 3x. I have barely used it and it’s eaten at least 5 shear pins. My old Ariens never had one fail. Pins are tiny and I am guessing the internals won’t tolerate any real stress.
My carb was just gummed up. I took a short cut when I tilted the blower forward to where it lays on the front that causes the wheels to prop up. I removed the wheel (13mm bolt) that's blocking the carb. Next, I removed the carb bowl exposing the jet and emulsion tube. I cleaned the bowl (pretty dirty) and sprayed carb cleaner on the jet and through the emulsion tube. This did the trick. Yet, I'm embarrassed to tell you that I forgot to remove the carb bowl's o-ring that was stuck to the top as I damaged it when I sprayed cleaner on it. Now, i'm waiting for the o-ring to be shipped to me. Lol.
Another good video!
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I don't understand why these newer snowblowers don't have a fuel shutoff. I've had two older units and a generator with fuel shutoffs and I never had to do anything with the carb, just run the bowl dry. My generator is 10 years old, and the two older snowblowers were older, and never had the carbs off. My Cub Cadet riding mower and my 3X26 snowblower need rebuilds every couple years.
Brad, Thank you for this video. I have a Cub cadet 208cc. 2 years old would not start this year during freezing cold weather. I put heat to it was able to start it but will not run unless I have the primer pushed all the way in blocking the hole. It has a gas leak. It will only run for short periods of time and then quits. No holes in any of the fuel lines or primer line. I am down to the carburetor but I am Clueless. HELP
You need to rebuild or replace the carburetor.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thank you I appreciate your time in getting back to me. Do you have a video on rebuilding the carburetor I hope so thanks again
It is in the description or use this link.th-cam.com/video/bP_6YBqIEbo/w-d-xo.html
every year I find myself at this guys page doing this year after year cause I forget to drain my fuel .....smdh
Try using Aspen4 and you will stop the carburetor issues that happens when gas goes bad inside it. www.aspenfuels.com/products/alla/aspen-4/
Why can’t these cub cadets put a warning on the fuel tank stating that pump gas should not be left in tank over thirty days? I think this would help stop these machines from clotting up!
The problem isn’t with the fuel in the tank as much it’s with the fuel in the carburetor that goes bad quickly. In my opinion try using the product called TruFuel and run your machine every other month in the off season for 20 minutes at a time and it should be there for you all the time. Unfortunately human nature we forget plus we don’t want to think about the snow thrower in the summer months.
Any thoughts on my issue? I got a 2x 28. Stored for summer and now it wont start. If I put some fuel directly into spark plug hole, engine will turn over for split second. I was thinking maybe carb? But on 2yr old blower? Heres a video of me trying to start it....
th-cam.com/video/xRO9UKHcbyA/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jim, it’s a typical carburetor issue due to fuel going bad inside the carburetor. You will need to rebuild the carburetor and I think there is a link in the description of this video on how to rebuild it. Fuel will start to go bad in small quantities within three months. You either must make sure the carburetor does not have any fuel in it when you go to store it for the summer or you need to run the machine at least 15 minutes at a time every other month to keep the good fuel from the tank running through the carburetor.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines that's the thing..... I siphoned as much gas out of tank as I could then ran engine till it died. Then refilled tank with gas and stabil (never starting engine again).
Even though my model isn't exact same as yours in video, it's still helpful. I'm at the carb now. I know fuel is making it to carb caused when I removed line running from fuel tank to carb, some fuel spilled out (the stuff I wasn't able to siphon out prior to working on it).
I guess I'll remove carb still and try to clean?
@@nappyjim I would say 98% of the time how you stored it should have worked but the little bit that trickles down into the carburetor is what goes bad then the engine will not start. If you can see the bottom of the carburetor bowl? There is two bolts. The bolt that is sitting off to the side is a drain. It should be a ten millimeter wrench. You can try and take it out to flush the good gas from the tank through the carburetor but remember to be ready for fuel to start flowing out. Let it come out until you think fresh fuel is coming out then put the bolt back in. Try and start it again and see if that will work before you pul the carburetor off.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I drained carb bowl, filled tank with new fuel. Primed a few times, same as before.
Time to clean carb?
Yes, this link should help you, th-cam.com/video/_ngK6l6_J7g/w-d-xo.html