JC-CT Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Just now, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: I did… I didn’t drain the fuel from the tank but did put stabilizer in the tank and ran it. I also started the thing like a month and a half ago and it fired right up and ran fine Well it's obviously a fuel to air ratio problem, which is why priming it helps keep it running for a bit and also why it runs on choke. The choke increases the fuel to air ratio. It's also fine to use it just running on the choke if that's what you need to do, until you figure out the problem. I'd start with some carb cleaner though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, JC-CT said: Well it's obviously a fuel to air ratio problem, which is why priming it helps keep it running for a bit and also why it runs on choke. The choke increases the fuel to air ratio. It's also fine to use it just running on the choke if that's what you need to do, until you figure out the problem. I'd start with some carb cleaner though. Thanks. I tried running it just on choke and it runs for a bit, then stalls out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC-CT Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Just now, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Thanks. I tried running it just on choke and it runs for a bit, then stalls out. Does it run with the gas tank cap off? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 51 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Thanks. I tried running it just on choke and it runs for a bit, then stalls out. Sounds like the carb just needs a cleaning, check you tube on how to do it, that's how I did my old one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC-CT Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, DavisStraight said: Sounds like the carb just needs a cleaning, check you tube on how to do it, that's how I did my old one. There's only so much that could be going wrong, and 90% of the time it's a clogged carb. I suggested removing the gas cap as a way of eliminating the possibility that his gas cap air vent is clogged and is creating a vacuum that isn't allowing fuel to flow freely - it's a very easy test to do to eliminate a possible cause. But if he filled up his tank before trying it today, it probably would have started and ran for a bit before shutting off. And I assume if his fuel line was cracked open, he'd have noticed the gasoline on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 25 minutes ago, JC-CT said: There's only so much that could be going wrong, and 90% of the time it's a clogged carb. I suggested removing the gas cap as a way of eliminating the possibility that his gas cap air vent is clogged and is creating a vacuum that isn't allowing fuel to flow freely - it's a very easy test to do to eliminate a possible cause. But if he filled up his tank before trying it today, it probably would have started and ran for a bit before shutting off. And I assume if his fuel line was cracked open, he'd have noticed the gasoline on the floor. So I took the gas cap off and it’s running off choke now at almost full power. When I push it all the way to full power it stalls or when I try to use the auger it stalls. I can drive it like that though. So weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC-CT Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: So I took the gas cap off and it’s running off choke now at almost full power. When I push it all the way to full power it stalls or when I try to use the auger it stalls. I can drive it like that though. So weird Well, you should make sure the vent in the cap is clean anyway (spray with some carb cleaner) but it still sounds like a blocked carb. The gas cap being off is probably just helping in the sense that it's doing the opposite of creating a vacuum, whatever that's referred to as...increasing gasoline flow similar to the way the carb on a pipe works with air, if that's something you are familiar with. But if it is still stalling under full load, that's just a band aid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC-CT Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 One other thing to try is google your model (maybe engine model) to see if it has idle mix adjustment screw. I doubt it would be the cause of the problem, but you might be able to get a temp fix by adjusting it out to enrich the air-fuel mixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, JC-CT said: Well, you should make sure the vent in the cap is clean anyway (spray with some carb cleaner) but it still sounds like a blocked carb. The gas cap being off is probably just helping in the sense that it's doing the opposite of creating a vacuum, whatever that's referred to as...increasing gasoline flow similar to the way the carb on a pipe works with air, if that's something you are familiar with. But if it is still stalling under full load, that's just a band aid. I just looked on YouTube about taking the carb off. What a project that’s going to be. Of course it’s not easily accessible. Would taking just the bowl off and cleaning that and hitting the inside of it with some carb cleaner work? I can see the nut and bowl without taking anything apart… so I’m wondering if just removing the bowl would be enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: I just looked on YouTube about taking the carb off. What a project that’s going to be. Of course it’s not easily accessible. Would taking just the bowl off and cleaning that and hitting the inside of it with some carb cleaner work? I can see the nut and bowl without taking anything apart… so I’m wondering if just removing the bowl would be enough You can try that before you get more involved but like JC said, 90% of the time it's the carb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC-CT Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: I just looked on YouTube about taking the carb off. What a project that’s going to be. Of course it’s not easily accessible. Would taking just the bowl off and cleaning that and hitting the inside of it with some carb cleaner work? I can see the nut and bowl without taking anything apart… so I’m wondering if just removing the bowl would be enough What's the make and model? First thing you should probably do if you haven't already is drain the old gas and fill it with fresh gas, and assuming it's a 4 stroke engine (no mixing gas with oil), check/top off the oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC-CT Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Also, I usually just add stabilizer right to the gas can itself before refilling it...a lot easier than trying to mix it into every single tank of the actual equipment itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalpoleJoe Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 21 minutes ago, JC-CT said: Also, I usually just add stabilizer right to the gas can itself before refilling it...a lot easier than trying to mix it into every single tank of the actual equipment itself. That's a great suggestion, thanks. I never thought to do it that way. It's always the simple thing that makes a difference. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Just now, WalpoleJoe said: That's a great suggestion, thanks. I never thought to do it that way. It's always the simple thing that makes a difference. I do it every time I fill my 5 gallon gas can, only time I don't is in the middle of summer when I know I'll empty it in a month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, JC-CT said: What's the make and model? First thing you should probably do if you haven't already is drain the old gas and fill it with fresh gas, and assuming it's a 4 stroke engine (no mixing gas with oil), check/top off the oil. It’s a cub cadet 2 stage snowblower, I’m going to drain the gas and take the bowl off the carb and clean it and spray some carb cleaner into the thing… see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 They don’t mKe stuff like they used to, that’s for sure. My dad had a craftsman snowblower that we would beat the piss out of and just put it away during the summer. Thing fired up next winter no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianW Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 58 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: So I took the gas cap off and it’s running off choke now at almost full power. When I push it all the way to full power it stalls or when I try to use the auger it stalls. I can drive it like that though. So weird Sounds like the governor is stuck. Spray all the linkages and springs on top of the carb and make sure they all move freely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: They don’t mKe stuff like they used to, that’s for sure. My dad had a craftsman snowblower that we would beat the piss out of and just put it away during the summer. Thing fired up next winter no problem. I had a craftsman lawn tractor, never did a damn thing to it and started for 15 years every single time. Only thing I did was sharpen the blades now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Some coughing and chest pain now…fever back up to 101. I assume this is COVID. Sucks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC-CT Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 minute ago, dendrite said: Some coughing and chest pain now…fever back up to 101. I assume this is COVID. Sucks. Ugh, sorry. Sounds like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, JC-CT said: Ugh, sorry. Sounds like it 102.7…that was quick. Good thing i’m vaxxed I guess. I’m in good shape and eat healthy too…must have some bad covid genetics. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhineasC Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 16 minutes ago, dendrite said: Some coughing and chest pain now…fever back up to 101. I assume this is COVID. Sucks. Do you have an O2 sensor (goes on your finger)? Get one. Worth keeping an eye on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, dendrite said: Some coughing and chest pain now…fever back up to 101. I assume this is COVID. Sucks. Sucks. Any plans to get tested? NH still has some free test kits available if you haven't already gotten yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC-CT Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, dendrite said: 102.7…that was quick. Good thing i’m vaxxed I guess. I’m in good shape and eat healthy too…must have some bad covid genetics. Everyone is getting it right now. Even vaxxed and boosted people. It's actually kind of nuts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC-CT Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I didnt really know anyone who had it before like the past month. Now it's like everyone I know has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, eekuasepinniW said: Sucks. Any plans to get tested? NH still has some free test kits available if you haven't already gotten yours. I’ve gotten 2 PCR tests in the past 6 months…both negative. I would’ve gone today, but didn’t want to go out in the weather. Maybe tomorrow if I get worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, PhineasC said: Do you have an O2 sensor (goes on your finger)? Get one. Worth keeping an eye on. Nope. Gonna take something to bring the fever and headache down. Breathe right nasal strips have been a savior. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 It’s raging through my school right now. Kids are getting mildly ill and going home. My wife had it but it was super mild. All done now. I had something in mid December that knocked me on my ass. I tested negative. Prob the flu , but I wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, HoarfrostHubb said: It’s raging through my school right now. Kids are getting mildly ill and going home. My wife had it but it was super mild. All done now. I had something in mid December that knocked me on my ass. I tested negative. Prob the flu , but I wonder. My niece got it for the 2nd time today. 1st time was nbd, but this time she has the aches and shortness of breath. She just turned 16. I’ve been wearing a mask when out again and still managed to get sick. I’m considering the flu shot yearly now. I tend to be very prone to it and get sky high fevers when I do. I guess my immune system is one of those cytokine storm types. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Recent timeline of snowblower related events: My dads truck got stuck at the bottom of the driveway while plowing after the 12/17/21 superblizzard. I fired up the snowblower and went down to rescue. Snowblower promptly stalled when pushed into the snow too fast. Angrily used pull cord to restart. Cord broke. Angrily pulled every muscle in my body trying to drag it back up the hill. Used the electric start for the rest of the winter. Discovered when pulling the snowblower out of storage last October for a test run that the electric start stopped working. Spent days trying to fix it and failed, so I Angrily replaced the pull cord. Tried to use the pull cord today but it's almost impossible to pull. Cold and stiff. I'm screwed. Angrily tried the electric start in a fit of desperation and it worked as if nothing was ever wrong. Cheerfully snowblowed todays 4 inches. Suggestions on battery powered snowblowers please. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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