How to clean a carburetor - Cub Cadet Snow Blower 2x 

I believe that anyone who is not mechanically gifted like myself can repair almost anything with the right kind of guidance and instruction. Your video was just what I needed to do the job... great commentary and excellent visuals. Thank you for sharing your skills.... looking forward to some of your other videos.

Great video. Camera work was spot on. The clarity was amazing. Loved that steel wool tip for the seat. 😊

This was great. Even though I had a slightly different model, your explanation was so clear that I was able to get through it with a minimum of fuss. Was a big victory too because it has been very hard to find anyone available to service the device. Thank you!

You absolutely saved the day with this video! I can’t thank you enough, I purchased a 28” intellipower last year, used it twice, tossed in some sta-bil and forgot about it until I pulled it out to change the oil this fall and it wouldn’t start. I debated taking to a pro but you gave me the confidence to take it on myself. Thanks for taking the time to put out a comprehensive step by step how to video.

So thank you for this video. Back in the fall I tried to get my Cub to start and it just turned and turned. Pretty new machine, but the tri-state winters have been so mild that the carb clogged from lack of use and my lack of maintenance. Never cleaned a small carb before but watched this video and cleaned it and it started and today after a real storm it operated as it should. The trouble that was saved with getting it up into the truck and the cost and the picking up again. No one else in the house cares, but small victories like this are a happy occasion! Thanks.

Thanks for this! I had never done this but followed your steps and no kidding it runs better then the day I got it from the store. I did have a very tough clog in the black plastic screw jet but soaked it and then used a pin to finally clear it. Great job!

Needle jet was the culprit for me. Excellent video. Very well done.

Saved the day with a 6” snowstorm hitting tonight. Thank you!

Excellent video. Great work. Good narration and video quality.

I really like your video because it was short, Is direct, To the point, And you explain the important details. I am surprised that the pilot jet was not clean sufficiently the first time. Thanks again and great job!👍

Hands down the best step by step video I've watched on removing and cleaning a carburetor. The best part is I have this same snow blower and you saved me a lot of time and money. Thank you so much

You definitely are AWESOME!! I was hesitant about attempting this, but you had detailed instructions that made it so easy. Thank you.

Thank you just got two genny's going running great

What a great video, thanks for quick and detailed steps, I did mine and it starts and run smooth, great video

Thank you! This is my exact model. Similar to others comments. mild CT winters , new blower , only used once last March, drained tank in the spring. still managed to clog. I did see some saw dust in the carb bowl, its stored right next to my table saw. Have to get back to following the fueling instructions my dad taught me when I was 10. wipe around cap area before filling! Runs now, a little rough, have to adjust carb in warmer weather. Will get the job done if I need it before spring. Thanks again and may God bless you!

Thank you for making this video. You explained each step thoroughly and depicted the cleaning of each component. I was able to clean my Cub Cadet carburetor exactly as you had shown and now it runs just fine.

Great video, had the exact problem and watching this made it so much easier. Fired right up following your steps. Thank you so much, 7-8in heading into Chicago in 2 days. I’m ready thanks to you.

Thank you. Excellent video, following your steps, my snowblower is now running perfectly. Same model as in your video. About two hours total on the machine, several carburetor parts slightly fouled. Cleaned them all. Now back in business. Thank you again!

Thank you! It worked! Followed everything you said to a T and the Cub Cadet started right up. Lesson learned to drain out the fuel tank at the end of the season and to use stabilizer during the season.

As soon as you told me the primer wasn’t working right made me realize exactly what the issue with mine is, pretty much the exact same issue, brand new blower I bought two winters ago and used like 2 times, same model too, hopefully this sorts it

Awesome video, very helpful, it's the Coles notes version. Thank you.

I have the tracked version of this cub cadet, few differences but this video was awesome in helping me get this done last night before a big snow storm. Thanks for the effort to create and the detail! +1 Followers. Big difference is no matter what I did with a flathead, couldn’t get the jet out. So I just shot a crap ton of carb cleaner up through it and it finally cleared.

Very good video! 👍 thanks!

I got brand new cub cadet with the 272cc. First start I heard it surge a couple of times. I have not had it out as no snow to use it on(pretty good winter so far).

Great video, Thank you for sharing.

Thank you bro, this video is really helpful and to the point.

Merci infiniment, ça m'as éviter une vite au réparateur.

Great video! Exactly what I needed.

Excellent work

😇Great Video... Very detailed steps and tips. Many Thanks!!!! My 3 Stage Cub Cadet won't start. But because of your video, I know for sure I can fix it. Awesome video. THANK YOU!!!

This was fate I had this exact problem on mine. Thanks!

Thanks, this video was extremely helpful!

Thanks. After watching this and cleaning my carb, blower starts right up

Excellent Video. I have one just like it 3 years old.

thanks it worked for me

Thanks I know this beyond my skill and trouble level. I now know I gotta drop my machine off to the professional set up to make it happen

Thanks. I'll give it a try on my next day off. :)

Great video, many thanks! Could you add an in-line 1/4" fuel filter to avoid this?

Great video. I’ve added stabilizer to my fuel. Still can’t run full throttle. Thing fuel line could be clogged?

I didn’t even know what a carburetor was-I’m a woman, what can I say? Anyway, I followed your video, and the snowblower started on the first try! Thank you so much for your very clear video! 0:02

I just bought a brand new snow blower. Since I have read a lot of reviews with carburetors problems plugging up can you give me suggestion on how to prevent the problem. Any gas additives that I should use before I run it for the first time. Big blizzard coming to West Branch, MI today.

OK. So I know how to fix this issue thanks to your excellent video. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to create this masterpiece. How do I prevent this from happening next year? I didn't drain the fuel tank at the end of last year. Is that what the cause of my issue?

I had pretty much decided the failure to start was due to a dirty carb after storing my 2022 2X blower for just a few months over the summer. Guess when they say drain the gas tank they mean it. I was a bit daunted by 2 other DIY videos I watched re. carb cleaning, but yours is so complete and so clear, I decided to give it a shot. Already ordered all the suggested tools from Amazon. Thanks much.

I think I have the same problem, just after 2 winters. How can I avoid this problem on the future? I put stabilizer in the gas and run the snowblower for about 10 minutes before storing for the summer. Also can you put some links for the tools that you used? Do you think anyone can clean the carburetor, I don’t have skills for small engines, but I’m pretty handy. Looks easy on video 😁. Great video! Tks.

Great! Mine was all clogged too. Is there a good place to get CubCadet parts?

Cleaned eveything in the video my set up is slightly different .. Still wouldnt start primer doesnt cause the jet to spray like it should.. Im thinking there is sediment in the tank

how did you repair the gasket? will it be adequate?

Man, I did all of this and now I believe I stripped the fuel bowl screw!

Yes but what caused the primer bulb to not operate as it should???? Why was it just blowing air instead of pumping fuel???? Thank you

when i push the primer gas comes out of the carb what do you think the problem is thanks

Hello. Do you have a part number for that carb? I’m looking for a rebuild kit or a replacement carb but Cub Cadets website is useless

Good video.I do not see nor did I hear you mention the gaskets.If I missed it I apologize.

I cleaned the carburetor, but my snowblower will not.atay running unless I keep pushing the primer bulb. Any ideas?

Okay..nice work cleaning out the carb but it sure looks like you did not replace the big o ring. Why?

Is there no fuel filter/strainer?

Should carburetors get this bad even with ethanol free gas? I got a brand new Cub Cadet, used it for 1 season less than 10 times - I purposely used only ethanol free gas to prevent this. This season it won't start, I'm assuming this is the issue. Spark plug has spark. I just thought / was told this wouldn't be an issue with ethanol free gas.

My brother in law bought this snow blower a few years ago. It has never started at the beginning of each season although he stores it according to the manual. The carb gets clogged every year preventing it from starting. It has no provision to spray starter fluid into it. I would stay away from this engine and model if I were you unless you don't mind getting a couple hundred dollar service bill every year.

Everything went smooth until i had to unclog the little black "tiny little Jet). I don't have that blue pin thing to pit in a drill, so I used a sewing needle, and it took me forever to clean it. It was like trying to puncture hardened dried tar. Nearly impossible. There must be an alternative solution. My Club Cadet Snowblower now works, Thanks to you!. So wha5 do I need to do to avoid this from happening in the future? Should I drain all of the gas through the carburetor. Sometimes, at the end of winter, I have half a 5ank of gas. That's a lot of gas to drain. What do you suggest?

I just did this to my neighbor's snowblower and it started right up and seems to run well. After it ran for a few minutes I shut it down and tried starting it again, but it wouldn't start. My neighbor told me to choke it and I told him it wasn't necessary because it was warm now. He insisted that's the way it started and always did, so I choked it and it started fine. I turn the choke back to run and the engine runs well again. Why is this necessary to start a warm engine with the choke on? His machine is only 4 or 5 years old, but he says it's always been this way.

Mistake number one never put a bowknot on with an impact