Snowblower Tune-up (Tecumseh 5.5 hp) Part 1

[bongchoker]

First of all thanks for all the tips i have gotten from your videos. Great stuff! I have four tecumseh engines all on gocarts. I have got them running pretty smooth. Just need to do some clutch and torq-con tweeking now. I have alot of small questions though, and its hard to find somebody who truely knows what they are talking about. One of my motors cuts out and sometimes dies when hitting alot of bumps and rough ground. Any tips on what to do about it?

[mikesequiprepair]

@bongchoker Greetings - sorry it took so long to answer. This sounds like a fuel related problem or possibly a stuck float. Try running with a full tank of gas for starters and let me know if the problem persists.

mike

[abetots]

Thank you so much! because of this video, my snow blower runs again!

[STreeMonkey]

I have a tecumseh i gotten from my parents,.. the belt was snapped and replaced,.. upon opening it to replace the belt I noticed a chain on each side to each wheel,.. half a chain link was laying inside,.. so one chain is busted,.. any ideas on how to get inside to it and replace it?

[mikesequiprepair]

@STreeMonkey can you please tell me what kind of snowblower and what the model no is so I can look at a drawing>

mike

[tomfarr56]

Hi Mike - thanks for the great videos. I found them last year.

I have this same model, and when I pulled it out just now to change the oil for the new season I first filled the empty gas tank.

Fuel began squirting out of a small hole in the center of the primer pump! Please tell me this can be normal...

So after that I had fuel leaking from the bottom of the carburetor. That I can understand - it probably needs a new bowl gasket or even a bowl.

Advice?

[danklas124]

@tomfarr56 That happened to me too! only once when I flushed out the dirty gas and cold started it with new gas.. just tighten the carb screw until it stops and hold the primer until it stops. Let it sit for the fuel to settle then slowly undo that screw to where it should be. seems a weird way but it worked for me. It didnt happen again after that

[mikesequiprepair]

@tomfarr56 sounds like the little vent on the side of the carb is clogged. this will prevent the float from closing and fuel will find its way out from several different locations - or your float may not be closing due to debris in the fuel bowl.

mike

[billsfan1234]

Thanks mike great video

[desertrat1111]

Thanks Mike.. really good illustration. i have a Canadiana noma snow thrower with this engine that will not start,

[Vistal11]

Hey mike i just rebuilt My carb . It a non adjustable carb. I replaced the O rings on the center jet under the bowl nut jet. I soaked the carb in cleaner for 48 hours and put a new gasket in the float needle i dunked the flaot to make sure there was no holes in it and still got a power surge it reves and back fires then surges up and down. Its a tecumeh 8 hp Hmsk80 .

[mikesequiprepair]

@Vistal11 did you replace both orings on the green main jet

[Vistal11]

@mikesequiprepair yes i did ..

[MrWee1946]

Hey mike, same machine. My wife was eating a bank and the machine was climbing straight up. After a bit I saw it had oil all over it. Transmission was not working after that. Tightened the cable to get it to the shed but still seamed to be slipping. There was a lot of adjustment on the cable so I'm thinking trans. fluid or gear oil. I have no book, how do I check level and is it gear oil or what? I am familiar with engines I'm guessing pour it in till it comes out the other hole?

[mikesequiprepair]

@MrWee1946 sounds like you lost some oil out of the breather hose located left side under the black box covering the carb. The reason your slipping is because the friction plate and drive disc underneath is coated with oil. Stand machine upright on chute nose. Remove bottom cover and clean extensively with brake cleaner or carb cleaner. Spray some cleaner on a clean towel / hold against rubber disc and rotate tires to spin disc. Wipe inside of chassis well. Correct oil level / test. Thanks

[scrapcrapMandM]

i will give you 300$ for that snowblower

[fairweather123]

Just wanted to thank you for this video, it helped me figure out the problem with my carburetor. It was all about lining up the fuel pan with the pin, thanks again!!

[Thelookoutslookout]

Is there a good alternative method of clearing out excess bad gasoline if I don't have an air supply?

[gblakney]

Very nice video! easy to see and follow, I like knowing what tools you're using, good to compare old with new, like explanations of why you did this rather than that, and I like that you explain each and every step. will definitely check out the website. I'm in Massachusetts...

[egreene27]

Your a pro.



[mikeunderdog114]

hey i am building a mini bike with a snowblower Tecumseh 5hp motor and i was wondering if there is a way to get the motor to run at a low idle so when i hit the gas it will speed up like on a dirt bike? thanks

[mikesequiprepair]

Hi Mike....your engine should idle between 3300 - 3600 rpm's. As long as you use a chain or belt driven centrifugal clutch you should be ok. I would not recommend adjusting the RPM lower than 3300.

mike

[mikesequiprepair]

Thanks for the feedback.

I wanted to give basic cleaning instructions to homeowners as an opportunity to get their equipment running quiclkly.

Alot of my customers machines are just no starts from stale or comtaminated fuel.

If a customer can't get his engine up and running by following the instructions in the video then the maching should come in for professional servicing.

Getting into replacing emulsion tubes may be a bit to much for the homeowner.

[Bellyflops2]

Where do you get all the parts from? I do not see these at my local Sears.

[mikesequiprepair]

You will need to visit an outdoor repair shop to purchase the engine parts.

If you can tell me the engine MFG/ model no. / HP I will send you the part no's.

this will save time when you visit the repair ship.

mike

[BandOnTheRun87]

why do you need to put the fuel clamp back on?

[mikesequiprepair]

The clamp prevents the hose from falling off and the gas from leaking.

[GT03235]

why did the oil not come out when you tipped it up?

[mikesequiprepair]

The oil cap was on during part 1 (this vid) so that is why the oil didn't leak out. If you're referring to the fuel bowl, a little fuel did leak out as I removed the bowl. Hope this helps. Thanks for your comment.

[LyokoGirl4549]

Nice Job. 5 STARZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wavechaser2]

Really good instructional video - thanks!