i have a very old Troy Built snowblower thats giving me problems. it wont stay running on its own. i opened the fuel line, put new gas and oil in messed around with the fuel mixture settings after my first attempt at starting it didnt last long. i have to use the electric starter cuz i broke the string a while back. it has 4 choke settings and i have to use the 2nd setting (the 1st being full choke) to keep it running. but it doesnt stay running, it sounds like it dies then comes back. when i get it stable, i whent and plowed some snow but when it got a little tough, it stalled on me.
any idea what could be going on? i desperately need to fix this. i have multiple 75ft driveways to take care of and i cant afford a new blower.
2007-02-14 12:43:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Rebuild the carburetor.
Or at least try some carb cleaner first.
If you have a fuel shut off, use it when your done blowing the snow.
Don't let gasoline sit in carb during the summer.
Gums up the works!
2007-02-14 12:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by oldster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you left fuel in the tank over the summer you will need to empty the tank and clean it up good and then put some fresh gas in it. If it is designed to mix oil and gas together make sure you mix it correctly. Check the air filter to because it might be dirty and not be allowing the right air mixture. Also check for an in line fuel filter, if it has one you should probably change it and replace it with a new one. I don't remember if Snapper had an in line valve that you can turn the fuel off with or not. Might check and make sure if it has one and that you have the valve turned to allow the fuel to come through. My generator has one and I am always forgetting to turn it to the on position so the fuel can come through.
2016-03-29 06:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be old fuel, moisture in fuel, wrong fuel to oil mixture if a 2 cycle engine or very possibly needs a condenser and points, (a general tune up.) If you can't do this yourself, take it to a reputable shop.
You said it was very old. It could possibly be a worn-out engine, too. Does it smoke a lot? Does it have a knock?
2007-02-14 12:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by expatmt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the fuel lines, choke system, and primor for leaks (if there even is a primer. could be bad gas or bad sprk plug possibly also. / carbruator not ajusted right might cause problems also. buy a floor for your home from me, and i'll fix the snow blower for free!
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2007-02-14 12:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try a new carb., or try to have the one you have now rebuilt. It sounds like a carb problem to me. Good luck.
2007-02-14 12:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by knownothing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋