How-to Perform An Advanced Tune Up On A Snowblower

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Do you want to know how to perform an advanced tune up on a snowblower? Then you have come to the right video! This advanced snowblower tune up video will cover most of what needs to be done when getting your snowblower tuned up for the season before the snow falls (carburetor cleaning, recoil repair, auger & transmission lubrication, belt & cable inspection, etc). I have watched dozens of videos from other youtubers on snowblower tune ups, but I feel like 95% of them cover just the basics of what needs to be tuned up on a snowblower. I believe EVERYTHING should be covered when tuning up your snowblower! That's why this video is over an hour long. It does not take 15 minutes to tune up a snowblower, it will take you about 45 to an hour to fully service your snowblower. Here are some good time stamps to follow if you do not wish to watch the whole video:
0:00 - Intro
2:42 - Oil Change
10:35 - Spark Plug Replacement
12:16 - Carburetor Removal
19:32 - Carburetor Cleaning
27:46 - Carburetor Installation
38:27 - Fuel Filters
39:31 - Recoil/Starter Rope Repair
46:49 - Shoe/Scraper Bar Adjustment
48:04 - Shear Pin Installation
50:05 - Auger & Gearbox Lubrication
51:35 - Chute Rotation Gearbox & Chute Adapter Lubrication
56:53 - Belt Inspection
59:29 - Tire Inflation & Axle/Bolt Lubrication
1:04:14 - Transmission Lubrication
1:08:00 - Friction Plate Cleaning
1:09:29 - Cable Inspection
1:10:00 - Auger Chute 4-way Control Lubrication
1:11:39 - Extra Shear Pins
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@fillslawncare 3 года назад

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@samarthzone1878 3 года назад

I don't think i've ever seen anyone go so in depth. Thank u

@davem147 2 года назад

Great video - lots of good info here. May I add this little tip: When doing an oil change, I first like to run the engine for a few minutes to warm it up. This means that any sludge, along with tiny metal particles suspended in the oil that otherwise would have settled to the bottom of the crankcase will be cleaned out when you drain it.

@robertwadas Год назад

Actually, you should wait until all the oil has dripped out of the top of the engine before you drain it. You want to remove as much oil as you can. If you run it and drain it, there will still be oil left in the engine.

@michaelnelson3469 Год назад

I have done my own mechanical work for about 60 years. I really admire your attention to detail... small things like anti-sieze make a big difference in reliability and serviceability. Bravo!

@DownHomeBoee 2 года назад

I'm so glad I found your site. I have done most of what you've already done. Such as transmission, tires, etc. I tried to remove the carburetor but had a heck of a time getting run knobs off, so I didn't for fear of breaking them. My machine is Craftsman IDENTICAL TO THE CUBCADET. I have had mine since either 05 or 09. Most likely 09, since the model # showed that year for parts as 09. So what I have been working on for the past 2 weeks is removing rust around the skid shoes and blade and repainting. So basically, taking my time in doing it. Now, mine has been acting up for years, stalling, etc, so I had been on the hunt to get parts ordered or just to tune up the carburetor myself. And thanks to you, I MAY NOT HAVE TO GET A NEW ONE..."YEAH!"...MY patience is a bit unraveled when things like this cold weather on board. Therefore, doing so in my cold garage is a challenge, and my old bones can't cope much anymore. I consider myself a Jack of Trades and like to cut cost, because I have find alot of these so called place do very little except GRAB ALL YOUR HARD EARNED. So, I trust no one but myself and I have had so many bad experiences with just that...getting ripped off. Anyway, Thanks, now I know where the grease fittings are for the auger and fuel filters...HAD NO IDEA.. SO YOUR VIDEO WAS A BLESSING. I will now go and break it all apart again and try to get that carburetor done so that I won't WASTE MY HARD ERANED!!.. The one thing that I would have liked to have seen was the adjustment of the gear cables...transmission and auger...I am sure it's pretty simple. But I will figure it out, I normally keep all literature when I purchase equipment. But a stimulus goes by and life happens...THANK GOD FOR VIDEOS... 2 Thumbs 👍🏽 up

@liquorball44 Год назад

As a first time snow blower owner, an engine diy’er”, and purchaser of a Cub Cadet 3x26, I greatly appreciate this video. Thank you for hitting all the steps in detail.

@georgeian3243 3 года назад

Very informative, thank you. I have a 2014 version with no grease fittings and a different auger control. I was taking it to a shop every year except fall 2020 due to covid lockdown. I did a rudimentary tune-up oil change but didn’t inspect the transmission. The friction wheel wore out and I had some metal to metal contact just after the last heavy snow. After taking the unit apart myself, I can see the drive system has never been touched since new, shaft & gears dry as a bone. Thankfully I had lubricated the axle shaft so the wheels came off easily. I’ll fix the drive myself after watching a different “how to” vid today. I will use your tune-up method from now on, thanks again.

@fillslawncare 3 года назад

Yeah most shops overlook so much when doing Tune ups on snowblowers. That's why I have made this video so people understand it's more complex than it actually is. Glad it was a help to you. Have a great day!

@premrajendran7383 Год назад

Very thorough and informative video. While this was done on a Club Cadet, I know the process is generally the same for my Ariens D28. It's great to see a mechanic who does it right and doesn't cut any corners. I didn't know about the anti-seize at all but is makes a lot of sense. Really appreciate the time you put into it while making sure every step was captured on camera.

@michaelhuskey3225 Год назад

One of the best and most thorough how-to videos I have seen on RU-vid. Thanks so much! (Subscribed)

@bobmcl2406 2 года назад

Very thorough, well organized. And thanks especially for adding the time navigation. That was really handy.

@rajeevcheers Год назад

This is very detailed and well explained. One of the best DIY videos I have seen. Thank you.

@137997311ful Год назад

I don't know how to thank you other than saying: "God bless you!" I inherited two beautiful snow blowers just the other day. They've never been used, but my in-law left gas in both. I watched this video concerning removing carburetor. I cleaned her sparkling clean. Ready to go to AutoZone to purchase 1/4 inch fuel line. I also most definitely need fuel filter. Hoping when I reassemble same blower like in this video she'll fire right up! Once again, THANK YOU!

@orlandomontenegro5154 2 года назад

I watched the whole video and I found it very informative. It was excellent.

@EG-kb6ud 3 года назад

Nice repair. Glad to see you back again!

@frankie7508 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely excellent and very thorough. Top knocks all the way around. Great job!!!👍👍👍

@mikezeee4871 2 года назад

The most thorough snow blower tune up I have seen to date. Outstanding and Superior job! Keep up the great work.

@fillslawncare 2 года назад

Thanks Mike 👍🏼

@mikezeee4871 2 года назад

You're welcome, you earned it! Thought of this last night, I don't know if you check the gap on the spark plug that's about the only minor thing I saw. Today I'm going too basically do everything you did except for the carburetor spark plug and wheels. But all the gearing I haven't yet done. Living in Maryland though I've only used my snowblower less than eight times maybe 9:00 at the most in the last 5 or 6 years. When one is retired, only then do you have time to look at Great videos like the one you produced and do the right thing to maintain your equipment! Take care and keep doing the great work.

@bez3442 3 года назад

Very comprehensive tune-up video, and I learned many new things. I also lube the yellow power steering triggers under the handles, and all the small pulleys that the cables run over. Thanks!

@fillslawncare 3 года назад

Thank you. Have a nice day 👍🏻

@alexalverez9519 3 года назад

Very well put together. Thank you for thw time stamps! - Alex

@fillslawncare 3 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@sandrasmith6052 Год назад

I absolutely loved your video. I watched the whole thing. I will be watching more of your videos. You have really helped me out. I have the same Cub Cadet. The over an hour was so worth the time. I learned so much from you. I will be looking up more of your videos in the future, Thank you.

@lelandfranklin3487 2 года назад

Bought this EXACT snowblower make/model used this spring...replacing a 1977 Sears "Eager-1." Looking forward to the first snow! This video is AMAZING and great coincidence it is the same one! Many thanks and keep up the great work!

@fillslawncare 2 года назад

Thank you

@joshua1223ag 2 года назад

Can you please tell the part number of the shield that he removed where you can control the choke? Thank you.

@Sinopi Год назад

A pleasure to watch you work. Thank you?

@cardo1111 Год назад

Excellent tips and detailed how-to's, thanks for sharing 👍🏽

@mrtonman1 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for the info. There are a couple things I didn't know and I've been doing mine for 10 yrs now. Again thank you

@longstrangetrip3535 Год назад

Partner the information I gathered watching this video was worth every minute of my time. Thank you for sharing.

@creepingcharly 7 месяцев назад

Super thorough video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Super helpful.

@chinnameyyappannarayanan8376 Год назад

i have never seen the video like this. very informative.thanks for sharing.it is greatly appreciated.

@Nokyai 6 месяцев назад

What a nice project! 🎉 Thanks for sharing this how-to video!

@ryanpatrick6996 2 года назад

Awesome video have almost the exact snowblower. Watched step by step and got it all up and running, after it was never serviced for last ten years. Thanks!

@fillslawncare 2 года назад

That's great! Glad I could help.

@richardpage6024 2 года назад

Great video! Thanks for all the tips on tuning up a snowblower. Only 3 things weren’t cover in your video and would be paramount to conclude this in-depth tune-up: how do you adjust the auger cable, the drive cable and transmission shaft properly! These are the only remaining points to do to have perfect tuned snowblower! Thanks for your help!

@thomass7617 3 года назад

I just came across your video. I have the same Cub Cadet 524, last 2 years didn't use it . When I needed it after I checked it over for last winter ran good , but when the snow really hit in January I couldn't get it started .Thank You for such an in depth video.

@fillslawncare 3 года назад

You're welcome thank you for watching and sharing

@deanfaz9445 Год назад

Great video! Very detailed and understandable for people new to the 4 cycle snowblowers

@dnamron123 Год назад

I agree,I am impressed he knows where all the screws and nuts go,It will take me 3 days when I undertake this tune up.

@lawrencejbaker2000 2 года назад

I should have waited to the end before making my first comment. You forgot checking friction belt and showing how to change it. You did a good job explaining and showing your process.

@caffeinemvamva6037 Год назад

Great video! I watched it all. I love and appreciate your attention to detail. Thank you!

@Papparratzi Год назад

Great thorough service

@jimmypopp2695 3 года назад

Watching this on Christmas eve. Just wanted to wish you and everyone else a Merry Christmas!! ANd I also wanted to say thank you for this comprehensive video!!! I Know EVERYONE will make it to the end!!

@fillslawncare 3 года назад

You are so welcome! Merry Christmas to you too!

@FlyHumanBeyond 2 года назад

Thank you for the thorough information. Greatly appreciate you!

@fdavenport7018 2 года назад

Thank you. Expecting delivery of a new 2x 26 Cub Cadet, and this excellent tutorial will help me maintain it.

@Garenafreefire-ud2yr 3 года назад

BEST ON RU-vid HANDS DOWN!!!

@jamesp3893 2 года назад

True mechanic. Thank you very much for sharing!

@prototipcars 2 года назад

By far the best video tune up tutorial on RU-vid.

@fillslawncare 2 года назад

Thank you 😊

@mikea3552 3 года назад

I actually enjoyed every minute of this video! In my opinion, this video should accompany EVERY snowblower sold! The user manual that comes with these units do a poor job of identifying ALL the areas that need attention/lubrication. I learned about the grease points at the bottom of the joystick control by watching this video. I have an 11-year old 357cc snowblower that I used every winter since then, and only following what the owners manual said for upkeep (because I didn't know any better). Much to my dismay, during a snowy winter, my rubber friction wheel wore down to where the metal edges holding the rubber wheel together gouged my metal friction plate, so I had to replace it all. While I was at it, the metal axle tube that is shown at 1:06:23 in your video, mine was all rusted out. Apparently water made its way in between the axle and this cover and rusted things in place. I had to use PB blaster and a hammer to break it free. My ball bearing at the end of each EZ-steer was rusted. I used PB blaster and a hammer to break it free and to no avail, despite breaking the bearing open, exposing all the rust-colored balls. The metal outer ring of that bearing broke, out came the balls, and I was just left with the center of the bearing where I used vice grips and hammered it off the shaft. I applied wheel bearing grease in the center of the new ball bearing to prevent this from happening again. I prefer to disassemble and clean the carbs as well instead of buying new. With my snowblower being so old, the O rings around the bowl and 2 screws are getting harder to find. I like that you had grease fittings at each end of your auger housing, as well as the auger worm gear housing itself. My Craftsman does not have grease fittings. Instead, I have a blue cap on top of the auger where the worm gear lives. NO WHERE in the manual does it say how much to put to top it off, nor does it say what type of grease to use. I contacted Craftsman directly and they transferred me to MTD who then told me how I can replace the cap but not told how much to fill it or with what. I found that I need to top it off with 00 grease, but unsure how much to fill it. I took a q-tip and dipped it in. Took it out and it was bone dry. So, I filled it up to where it is just below top. So far so good. In your carb video section 23:38, you mentioned you would put a link to the ultrasonic cleaner - I was not able to find it. Any chance you could post it when you have a chance? Again, excellent video!! Your camera work is amazing and very crisp!

@fillslawncare 3 года назад

Thank you for that lengthy comment haha I read the whole thing! The ultrasonic cleaner should be in the description. If not, check my video on the ultrasonic cleaner and I should have a link posted.

@veritas4685 Год назад

Thanks for the detailed video, and the time stamps.

@caygeonkid Год назад

Great video..been looking for something detailed for a Cub Cadet..thank you for your efforts. Well done..

@rcronin1 2 года назад

Thank you so much!! I needed the fuel filter part 😜 your video is great 😀😀😀

@jasonredepenning Год назад

I've had my cub cadets, the same as this one since 2009 and have never done anything except grease the grease points. There is some things like the rusting that started the first year down by the scraper blade that I don't like. But all and all I'm pretty happy with it. Was a good buy for $1000

@lawrencejbaker2000 2 года назад

I think he is doing a great job explaining what he has done. The only thing I wish he would have done was replacing the outside fuel filter when he took off the cover when he cleaned the carburetor.

@francislang5075 Год назад

the best snow blower video out there

@mikezeee4871 2 года назад

Very thorough lubrication of the machine and I got some tips from it so thanks John. One recommendation is to show the viewers how to lubricate the shoot and the gearing to the shoot. Take care.

@richarddesrosi6727 Год назад

Excellent video - Thank you

@renpatterson 2 года назад

Great video. Thank you. I have a much better idea of what’s actually inside my new blower and how to make it run better between snows (or seasons).

@tvstevie9594 2 года назад

Outstanding video, the best I've seen. Thank you.

@fillslawncare 2 года назад

Thanks

@ronnierajkumar8752 2 года назад

I loved this! Thank you.

@specgamingyt4222 3 года назад

great video like always!

@peterlor2066 6 месяцев назад

Great video!

@gpettway Год назад

Thanks! This is better information than what is provided by the manufacturer.

@fillslawncare Год назад

Hey thank you so much!

@deboratunena1568 3 года назад

Thank you Fill! Make sure to lube the cables!

@2Learning57 Год назад

This was really nice. Thank you!

@atifpasha 2 года назад

Thank you much for such a nice and thorough video. It is very helpful.

@fillslawncare 2 года назад

Glad it helped :)

@blanst01 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, very nice job ❤

@billkohl449 4 месяца назад

Amazing video Thanks so much

@dube1234 3 года назад

Thanks! I needed just this. have the same snowblwoer

@fireoffgaming4558 3 года назад

Thank you for your hard work

@williamkaiser8490 5 месяцев назад

Great VIDEO

@billkohl449 4 месяца назад

Great video and informative thanks tons

@accclips2195 3 года назад

i followed ur method and it worked

@jameshedrick605 Год назад

Never seen such an in depth video of tuning up a snow blower. Where I live now we don't usually get a lot of snow but when we do I put the snow blower attachment on my riding mower

@howtodad1358 2 года назад

Awesome video. Thank you

@TheRealRenoBob 3 месяца назад

Well done

@barneyburger8015 Год назад

Great video, thanks will be getting on it.

@frankie7508 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for a very thorough job and step by step instructions with video shots. overall very good. About the only thing I saw that you missed was lubrication of the auger shaft as well as lubrication of the shear pins.

@tomre2769 Год назад

Very good video. I just got an old snowblower who does not run, and I plan to fix it. It is a briggs and stratton 1150, but I guess much of these engines are similar. I figure watching a few videos first, so I find my way on my machine :-)

@joeyrivera9748 7 дней назад

Thank you for showing how to tune up cub cadet.

@jimday3112 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. I just bought a 2 year old 2X 526swe without an owners manual. I did a pretty thorough job on servicing I did miss the gear box and grease zerts for the chute. I would suggest changing the title to Preseason Maintenance on a CubCadet snow blower.

@timcastle165 2 года назад

I have the same snow blower and I am doing the maintenance on it myself for the first time and I was lucky to find your video!! Awesome video!! New subscriber!! I didn’t see the info for the sonic cleaner?

@gianniverri Год назад

Very very good

@mikepasko7493 Год назад

GREAT INFORMATION

@ababer13 2 года назад

This was great

@stevensly 5 месяцев назад

Great video and attention to detail! Would you be able to create a separate video covering the disassembly and lubrication of the auger shaft? Thank you!

@dtsouza2519 Год назад

Great video! Very detailed covering all the maintenance procedures. I saw that you visually inspected the drive and auger belts but you didn't go over how to check/adj the belts? You could have perfectly good belts but if they don't have the proper tension when engaged they will slip. Could you make another video showing how to adjust tension on both belts?? Thank you very much for taking the time to make this one...great job!

@timothyquinn5279 3 года назад

i have the same machine super helpful thank you

@cliffbrown4217 2 года назад

Best video on utube.

@vincedangelo5285 2 года назад

Great video, very educational..

@fillslawncare 2 года назад

Thank you

@MrMjn5000 4 месяца назад

nice job... thanks

@eirikr1587 3 года назад

Great job very informative! not a big deal if you do or don’t but I use belt dressing conditioner on the drive and auger belt you can buy a can for a couple of bucks and it extends the life of the belts. And again keep up the good work

@fillslawncare 3 года назад

Great tip! Thank you for sharing!

@craigb9489 2 года назад

Thank you for being very thorough. I wish I'd seen this a couple weeks ago. I had to take it in to be serviced because it wouldn't start. I believe it was a fuel flow problem along with a vacuum tube damaged from the primer bulb.

@fillslawncare 2 года назад

Hope this comes in handy in the future :)

@craigb9489 2 года назад

@@fillslawncare Thank you

@hugolob9811 Год назад

Good information for me good video thanks

@richardcole6566 2 года назад

great job!! , good procedure thanks

@fillslawncare 2 года назад

Thank you :)

@shortaccounts 3 года назад

Definitally advanced!!!!

@GerardPinzone 4 месяца назад

Homer: "Hand me my grease gun, boy." Bart: _shrugs_

@horalesupervato1 2 года назад

Great video, it made it easy to locate the oil plug and spark plug. Did ur spark plug come pre-gap? Otherwise what should it be at? Thank u.

@GerardPinzone 4 месяца назад

Homer: "Hand me my ultrasonic cleaner, boy." Bart: *shrugs*

@rodkramer8879 Год назад

Thanks for showing how to to take apart and lube the chute mechanism. I use more silicone sprayer than grease. I don't think it lasts as long as grease.

@TimK4343 Год назад

Very thorough video, thanks! My snow blower very slowly creeps backwards when just sitting there idling, any thoughts on how to remedy this?

@ivandragul 6 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@fillslawncare 5 месяцев назад

Thank you :)

@YouMadeMeLawn 3 года назад

Fillnominal video! Great in-depth details.

@fillslawncare 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@YouMadeMeLawn 3 года назад

@@fillslawncare what do you charge for this tune up?

@fillslawncare 3 года назад

@@YouMadeMeLawn I charge $65 plus parts plus $25 pickup & delivery fee

@familydogg1234 2 года назад

Ya forgot the " Wheel Shine" spray! Lol - you asked. Thanks I learned alot. Never heard of Cub Cadet

@petersmowerrepairshop2040 3 года назад

Great 👍 video mate

@fillslawncare 3 года назад

Thanks mate!

@dontupdateifitworks.424 Год назад

THANKS FOR SHARING! 😀😃😄😁😆😉🤔🤫?

@waynemccormack8853 Год назад

Thanks Fill. Great video; very informative. Answered almost every question I have. Only one I have after watching your whole video is: What type of grease was in your grease gun. Just general purpose grease? I have chassis and wheel bearing grease in my grease gun. Thanks again. Owners manual doesn’t hardly tell yo anything that I could find. Cheers! Wayne.