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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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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!!
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.
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 :-)
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!
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.
well done - - comprehensive --- you asked for suggestions --- i believe you will drain additional oil if you loosen the dip stick knob to vent it - more oil might drain out??? I agree for a trained person like you a power tool for spark plug is ok - but for many homeowners, do it yourself folks, who don't do install plugs regularly, they may not have the touch skill you have and for them better to start by hand and use manual socket...also, wise to lube any threads of bolts or screws they re-install --- will be easier to remove next time and avoid "rust welds" --- plus, check the shoes for proper depth adjustment. Checking belts suggestion is good but checking auger belt idler pulley as part of annual maintenance for range or travel would be wise as well --- lastly, the carb lessons were excellent.
Good video. Would have liked to have seen you address the friction wheel and maybe the cables and adjusters. Also how to change the belts. I have 2 Cub Cadet blowers. One is 26 years old and the other about 8 years old. The newer one has those cheesy wires for cables and equally cheesy adjusters. The 25 year old one has a heavy steel rod for gear changes and heavy steel cables with turnbuckle adjusters for drive wheels and auger. The chute control on the older one is very simplified but works great versus the convoluted newer one. The only thing the newer one does better is throw snow just a little bit furthure due to its bigger engine. However the newer steering paddles do work great once you get used to them.
Thanks for posting, it helped me immensely. I have the same SB, and after I cleaned the carb of the gas that varnished, it started on the first pull; but it surges. Fast or slow, doesn't matter. I let it run for 30 mins thinking it would settle, but it didn't. The gas is new, I made extra sure to clean all those tiny holes in the jet and the 'post' below the jet, so it can't be that. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.
Thanks for the thorough video. I'm looking to purchase a snow blower next fall, everyone was sold by the time I decided to get one this year. My plan was to get a Husqvarna ST124 24" 2 stage. The store in town also sells troybuilt and Briggs and Stratton. I'd love to hear your thoughts on which you find to be the most rereliable. Either way, I think I'll be on the road to success if I follow all your tips. Cheers!
Nice job ! The only thing I would suggest is to check the torque on the handle attatchment bolts ( they vivrate lose) check the idler pulley bearings for wear - they run dry and seize shredding the belt and check skid plates. So I am curious what that service you did would cost ? Thanks.
What is a good way to get rusted wheels off? My father gave me his blower, and I do not believe he ever pulled the wheels off, and they are rusted on pretty bad. I've tried hitting it with a rubber mallet, but they don't seem to budge. Excellent video, and Thanks in advance!!
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.
The last gasket u placed on the carbrurator looked like it had a cut or split in it. Was this overlooked? Would it affect operation? Other than that issue, I enjoyed the video especially cleaning the carbruator. Thank you, B0b
This is great, you should do a video for a pressure washer and the pump too, adjusting governors since lawnmowers and pressure washers run at different rpms, and cleaning the newer plastic Briggs carbs . Also, what is your opinion on the newer “never change oil “ Briggs engines ?
Once I get a pressure washer in the shop, I will do an advanced tune up. Its currently snowblower season and all pressure washers are already stored away. As for never change oil engines, I say the sticker should read "ALWAYS CHANGE OIL" 😂. Never change oil is just an easy way of running into premature engine failure IMO.
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?
I absolutely agree, I hope your invoice somehow conveys all the items you covered.. it's sure to improve reliability, when it is most needed. Smart Homeowners would be wise to spend the time to avoid the alternatives. Great video! thank you!
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
Wow, now that's a smart idea from mtd: onboard storage of spare shear pins. (How did the owner shear all the spares plus put 2 bolts in, without hardly using it since your last tune-up?) Interesting there's no grease fittings on the auger shaft so it can spin freely if the pins break, unlike my mid 90s Snapper. Wonder how that will hold up over the years: the old squeeze out grease always looks pretty brown for me each year, and I even "brush the teeth" of the blower with an old snow brush to clear snow from the auger after each usage.
Yeah I believe most new snowblowers have on board shear pin storage near the handlebar cover. Must of hit some rocks or something and stored it right away after because it wasn't working properly after they sheared would be my guess.
How come you didn't check the gap on the plug before you installed it? Sometimes the electrodes of new spark plugs are touching. Not going to start to well that way.
Great comprehensive Video! I have the same machine but my auger won't run while I'm moving forward and need to control the chute direction. Need to adjust the cables, can you help?
I do everything u just did but i dont include a carb clean. I charge that separate from the tune up + i wouldnt give them 4 new shear pins without charging them . Thats just me . Gotta get yourself a bench u can put the machine on so u dont blow your back out .lol it will save your back in the long run . Great video thanks for sharing
Ahhh you got me. I said "give the customer" but I really meant charge the customer. I don't give out free shear pins either. Yeah I need to get a lift cart or something for these heavy machines 👍
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I don't think i've ever seen anyone go so in depth. Thank u
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.
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.
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!
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...
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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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
Thank you
Can you please tell the part number of the shield that he removed where you can control the choke? Thank you.
Very thorough, well organized. And thanks especially for adding the time navigation. That was really handy.
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!
The most thorough snow blower tune up I have seen to date. Outstanding and Superior job! Keep up the great work.
Thanks Mike 👍🏼
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.
I watched the whole video and I found it very informative. It was excellent.
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!
Thank you. Have a nice day 👍🏻
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).
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.
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!
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.
Hope this comes in handy in the future :)
@@fillslawncare Thank you
Thanks! This is better information than what is provided by the manufacturer.
Hey thank you so much!
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
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.
This is very detailed and well explained. One of the best DIY videos I have seen. Thank you.
One of the best and most thorough how-to videos I have seen on UA-cam. Thanks so much! (Subscribed)
Great video! Very detailed and understandable for people new to the 4 cycle snowblowers
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.
By far the best video tune up tutorial on UA-cam.
Thank you 😊
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.
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
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.
Very well put together. Thank you for thw time stamps! - Alex
Thank you for watching!
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!
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.
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.
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!
That's great! Glad I could help.
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
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!!
You are so welcome! Merry Christmas to you too!
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.
You're welcome thank you for watching and sharing
Partner the information I gathered watching this video was worth every minute of my time. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely excellent and very thorough. Top knocks all the way around. Great job!!!👍👍👍
What a nice project! 🎉
Thanks for sharing this how-to video!
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 :-)
A pleasure to watch you work. Thank you?
Super thorough video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Super helpful.
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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!
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.
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.
well done - - comprehensive --- you asked for suggestions --- i believe you will drain additional oil if you loosen the dip stick knob to vent it - more oil might drain out??? I agree for a trained person like you a power tool for spark plug is ok - but for many homeowners, do it yourself folks, who don't do install plugs regularly, they may not have the touch skill you have and for them better to start by hand and use manual socket...also, wise to lube any threads of bolts or screws they re-install --- will be easier to remove next time and avoid "rust welds" --- plus, check the shoes for proper depth adjustment. Checking belts suggestion is good but checking auger belt idler pulley as part of annual maintenance for range or travel would be wise as well --- lastly, the carb lessons were excellent.
Thank you William for the feedback 👍
Excellent tips and detailed how-to's, thanks for sharing 👍🏽
Good video. Would have liked to have seen you address the friction wheel and maybe the cables and adjusters. Also how to change the belts. I have 2 Cub Cadet blowers. One is 26 years old and the other about 8 years old. The newer one has those cheesy wires for cables and equally cheesy adjusters. The 25 year old one has a heavy steel rod for gear changes and heavy steel cables with turnbuckle adjusters for drive wheels and auger. The chute control on the older one is very simplified but works great versus the convoluted newer one. The only thing the newer one does better is throw snow just a little bit furthure due to its bigger engine. However the newer steering paddles do work great once you get used to them.
Thanks for posting, it helped me immensely. I have the same SB, and after I cleaned the carb of the gas that varnished, it started on the first pull; but it surges. Fast or slow, doesn't matter. I let it run for 30 mins thinking it would settle, but it didn't. The gas is new, I made extra sure to clean all those tiny holes in the jet and the 'post' below the jet, so it can't be that. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.
i have never seen the video like this. very informative.thanks for sharing.it is greatly appreciated.
Great video..been looking for something detailed for a Cub Cadet..thank you for your efforts. Well done..
Thanks for the thorough video. I'm looking to purchase a snow blower next fall, everyone was sold by the time I decided to get one this year. My plan was to get a Husqvarna ST124 24" 2 stage. The store in town also sells troybuilt and Briggs and Stratton. I'd love to hear your thoughts on which you find to be the most rereliable. Either way, I think I'll be on the road to success if I follow all your tips. Cheers!
I like briggs engines. But my preferred choice is an Ariens brand with a briggs
Thank you Fill! Make sure to lube the cables!
Thank you. Expecting delivery of a new 2x 26 Cub Cadet, and this excellent tutorial will help me maintain it.
Great video! I watched it all. I love and appreciate your attention to detail. Thank you!
Nice job ! The only thing I would suggest is to check the torque on the handle attatchment bolts ( they vivrate lose) check the idler pulley bearings for wear - they run dry and seize shredding the belt and check skid plates. So I am curious what that service you did would cost ? Thanks.
What is a good way to get rusted wheels off? My father gave me his blower, and I do not believe he ever pulled the wheels off, and they are rusted on pretty bad. I've tried hitting it with a rubber mallet, but they don't seem to budge.
Excellent video, and Thanks in advance!!
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.
Very thorough video, thanks! My snow blower very slowly creeps backwards when just sitting there idling, any thoughts on how to remedy this?
Nice repair. Glad to see you back again!
Excellent video I really appreciated it. The only thing you missed was to show people how to check the level of the gearbox oil
The last gasket u placed on the carbrurator looked like it had a cut or split in it. Was this overlooked? Would it affect operation? Other than that issue, I enjoyed the video especially cleaning the carbruator.
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Thanks for the detailed video, and the time stamps.
Great thorough service
Great video, I'm curious what your bill would be to the customer on this full tune up?
Thank you so much!! I needed the fuel filter part 😜 your video is great 😀😀😀
Ya forgot the " Wheel Shine" spray! Lol - you asked. Thanks I learned alot. Never heard of Cub Cadet
Thank you for showing how to tune up cub cadet.
the best snow blower video out there
I have a similar engine setup on my snow blower. I want to install a fuel shutoff valve that is accessible. Can you do a video for this idea?
This is great, you should do a video for a pressure washer and the pump too, adjusting governors since lawnmowers and pressure washers run at different rpms, and cleaning the newer plastic Briggs carbs . Also, what is your opinion on the newer “never change oil “ Briggs engines ?
Once I get a pressure washer in the shop, I will do an advanced tune up. Its currently snowblower season and all pressure washers are already stored away.
As for never change oil engines, I say the sticker should read "ALWAYS CHANGE OIL" 😂. Never change oil is just an easy way of running into premature engine failure IMO.
Thank you for the thorough information. Greatly appreciate you!
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?
You rock! Best instructional video ever with the detail and camera, we could actually see what you were doing. Really appreciate all the info.
I absolutely agree, I hope your invoice somehow conveys all the items you covered.. it's sure to improve reliability, when it is most needed. Smart Homeowners would be wise to spend the time to avoid the alternatives. Great video! thank you!
BTW I'm a new subscriber, w Notifications turned "ON".
Thank you much for such a nice and thorough video. It is very helpful.
Glad it helped :)
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
Great tip! Thank you for sharing!
Wow, now that's a smart idea from mtd: onboard storage of spare shear pins. (How did the owner shear all the spares plus put 2 bolts in, without hardly using it since your last tune-up?)
Interesting there's no grease fittings on the auger shaft so it can spin freely if the pins break, unlike my mid 90s Snapper. Wonder how that will hold up over the years: the old squeeze out grease always looks pretty brown for me each year, and I even "brush the teeth" of the blower with an old snow brush to clear snow from the auger after each usage.
Yeah I believe most new snowblowers have on board shear pin storage near the handlebar cover. Must of hit some rocks or something and stored it right away after because it wasn't working properly after they sheared would be my guess.
Thanks this helps. I’ll use this as a guide. Can I use white lithium grease between the gear and the chute? My Ariens is plastic to metal
Yes you can use white lithium plastic to metal
Hello sir how are you doing I hope you're living in Michigan And thank you I love watching your videos
Its always a good idea to keep an extra auger belt on hand. If one snaps in a snow storm your not going out anywhere to get one.
Nice video, only thing would be grease the starter gear assembly, other than that you nailed it,thanks.
I also like to lube the cables as well,it prevents them from rusting and seasing or breaking.Bye,Lucien
Homer: "Hand me my ultrasonic cleaner, boy." Bart: *shrugs*
Did you mention the nipple on the bottom of the fuel tank that the fuel line connects to is a FILTER ?
How come you didn't check the gap on the plug before you installed it? Sometimes the electrodes of new spark plugs are touching. Not going to start to well that way.
Great video!
Definitally advanced!!!!
Outstanding video, the best I've seen. Thank you.
Thanks
Homer: "Hand me my grease gun, boy." Bart: _shrugs_
The most thorough tune up on the internet ..... MINUS THE VALVE LASH CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT!!!!
True mechanic. Thank you very much for sharing!
Excellent video - Thank you
Fillnominal video! Great in-depth details.
Glad you liked it!
@@fillslawncare what do you charge for this tune up?
@@YouMadeMeLawn I charge $65 plus parts plus $25 pickup & delivery fee
Great comprehensive Video! I have the same machine but my auger won't run while I'm moving forward and need to control the chute direction. Need to adjust the cables, can you help?
There are some great videos on cable adjustments on snowblower on UA-cam.
I do everything u just did but i dont include a carb clean. I charge that separate from the tune up + i wouldnt give them 4 new shear pins without charging them . Thats just me . Gotta get yourself a bench u can put the machine on so u dont blow your back out .lol it will save your back in the long run . Great video thanks for sharing
Ahhh you got me. I said "give the customer" but I really meant charge the customer. I don't give out free shear pins either. Yeah I need to get a lift cart or something for these heavy machines 👍
@@fillslawncare yea man as you get older it will help . Food for thought . Again thanks for sharing
This was really nice. Thank you!
Thank you, very nice job
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Question - do you recommend a lubricant in the shoot, etc to prevent snow sticking? If so which one?
Great instructional!!!
Pam non stick spray :)
Silicone spray is what you want to use