Craftsman MTD Snowblower Won't Start - Tecumseh Engine part 1 

Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. ru-vid.comUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.

As soon as I saw the part about the primer tube being dry rotted I knew that must be my problem. 10 minutes later my snowblower started. I am one VERY happy person and grateful for this guy's video. Thank you much!!

We followed the video and the snowblower works great! Thanks!!

I am 70 and a poor emigrant but Your video is fine and adjustable. Thank you, sir!

Thanks for the video! This got my snow blower up and running again! 👊🏼

Thank you for confirming what I thought was wrong with my snowblower

Just stumbled on your video. Followed your instructions with great success. THANK YOU!!

Thank you for your video. My Ariens ( I think 12 hp Tecumseh) wouldn't start. I followed your advice. I removed the carb bowl, sprayed the jet that holds the bowl and cleared the small holes, and sprayed as much else as I could. I had added Sea Foam to the fuel. It started right up but ran a little rough for maybe 5 to 10 minutes. It was hunting and racing up in rpms and down. After a bit, it smoothed out and ran great. I really appreciate your help. I think my cleaning got it started and the Sea Foam that cleaned out the rest. Like you, at first it would only run with some choke. After a bit, it was fine. Many thanks. Happy New Year.

Great video. Just what I needed. Thanks buddy!!

Brake clean is actually better for what you are doing because carb cleaner will swell the rubber seat in the carb and that could cause it to fail where brake clean won't affect the rubber parts. Also you can leave the cover in place and simply flip the machine up on to the front auger housing and you get full access to the float bowl. You also missed the small orifice on the side of the main jet at the top of the threads. That is likley part of the issue. Use a set of torch tip cleaners to fully clear the main jet. Plulling the carb wont make it any better. You also can pull the idle jet from the side of the carb under the small plastic cap and clean it as well, it's probably also clogged Again it can de done with the covers on.

I Cannot Thank You Enough.................. Followed your steps, and for once... SUCCESS !!!!! I don`t have much Luck with me and Machines. So Again Heartfelt Thanks ! Philip.

Your amazing. It help me for my mtd snowblower….. your the best

I bought an almost new one cheap, and it sat for two years. Pulled the plug, gave it a little squirt of starting fluid. Quickly put the plug back in. Started up immediately. Works on everything I have that sits for a year. I put a little carb cleaner in the tank, and it soon runs smooth. I do this to a really SPIRIT snow blower, and it is edging toward 20 years of use. Works on my lawn mowers, too!

Very good help. Thx

thank you! tomorrow's snow is off the worry list.

I made it less then 3 minutes into this video and found the issue. I was helping my grandfather fix it cause it wouldnt start, found this video and followed along to take off the cover when I realized my grandfather didnt have the key in it..... A short hunt through the house later it, plugged the key in qnd it worked after 3 years of sitting....... God damn it

thank you this helped me and dad so much

excellent vid.....thanks!!!!

Same thing here ran ok changed spark plug and oil 2 years ago ran real fast. It had been 20 years since I changed the plug. Year after would not start I'm in year two now not running. I changed plug again, changed out the carburetor, gas line, primer line. Still will not start. New gas also premium. I used a spark checker its showing spark. Sometimes it will pop like it wants to start but wont. Maybe compression I am not sure. Also is there a fuel filter on these older units?

Don't use starter fluid on an engine unless it's your last straw. It washes the oil off the cylinder walls and take many years of life out of the engine. There's a primer bulb and small rubber line going to the carburetor that's there (or should be there) to shoot a little gas into the throat of the carb to help start it when it's cold. Those two little holes in the metal shroud are there for two screws that hold the shroud to the carb, and probably vibrated out and were never replaced. If you would add some Seafoam to the gas and run it thru the carb before you shut it down in the spring, you wouldn't be watching these kinds of videos anymore. Your engine will start right up during the first snowfall!

Great video! What if someone has let oil run dry and engine won't start can I add oil and electric start? Plus of course they all the tips on this video. Just don't want it to blow up with electric start on possibly frozen engine. Please help😘

Sweet! I have brake cleaner. I can tackle this.

Where did u spray the start fluid? Into the muffler?

what 2 stroke oil you using brother?

Nevermind I figured it out.

Looks need new gas maybe oil. Most folks don't Treat their gas during off season.

I wish I had neighbor's that don't know what the problem is on their machines. Probably make more money with less effort spent on tracking down mowers and blowers!

You only cleaned the carburetor correct?

if people would learn how to turn off their snow blower properly will prevent all this work. My snow blower working for over 20 years with simple oil changes and do one step when turning it off

Friction plate

Drip pan save your driveway and environment..

All you have to do is start typing "Craftsma....snowblower won't start" lol bad sign.