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Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:00 PM
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i have a question for you guys. I have a MTD Yard Machine snowblower with a 8HP Tecumseh motor. I changed the oil yesterday but problem was happening before that even. its starts up great and runs good but it stalls every once in awhile as i'm cutting through snow. if i let go of throttle it wont stall but if i keep throttle going it will. what do you think is causing it? fuel filter? carb? i dont know squat about motors so i'm asking here. and for all the guys who cry about the lounge, i will move this there as soon as i get some advice. __________________ Soccer-Mom Pro-Staffer *Hunting The Wild's of New Jersey*

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:06 PM
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Did you check th air filter?

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:07 PM
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The questions are: "Is your carb tuned correctly?" There might be an online owners manual for your model of snowblower. In it there might be a section on how to adjust your carb. It could be one simple screw. Did you have old gas in it? The fuel additive product "Seafoam" could improve your snowblower performance. I am aware that the bottom 4" of snow were wet and heavy, but your blower should not stall. __________________ UBNJ RVTA Life Member NAHC

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:08 PM
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Quote: Did you check th air filter? I was thinking the same. Is it soaked with oil? __________________ I pledge to not start gay threads PRO STAFF UBNJ Ducks Unlimited DON'T TREAD ON ME

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:09 PM
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could be a fuel problem

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:10 PM
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this thing has always run great. never a problem. only a few years old. gas is new. this just started doing this yesterday. i did not check air filter. i'll check that as soon as it cools down. __________________ Soccer-Mom Pro-Staffer *Hunting The Wild's of New Jersey*

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:11 PM
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If I understand him correctly it will stall with more throttle. Sounds as though it is getting too rich. Before I adjusted any mixture screws I would make sure air filter is clean.

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:14 PM
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if you left gas in it from last year the ethanol will turn to jelly. even stabil will not save it. i took the carb bowl off of mine and cleaned it out. __________________ Welcome to New Jersey Whiner!

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:15 PM
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I just fixed my neighbors snowblower this morning. Just needed a quick carb cleaning and adjustment. Good luck woj __________________ I pledge to not start gay threads PRO STAFF UBNJ Ducks Unlimited DON'T TREAD ON ME

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:24 PM
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Tecumseh motors are notorious for float and needle problems in the carb. Due to the design old gas sits in there and turns to varnish, eventually ruining the float. You could pull the bowl off the carb and see how it looks. Not sure how you engage the choke on your blower but if it is choking as you run the throttle up it may want to stall as you described.

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:24 PM
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Quote: gas is new. I bet it's bad fuel. How old was the gas before you put the new gas in?

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:27 PM
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check the air filter..... mine had water in the fuel...i changed it an now its fine

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:32 PM
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Quote: check the air filter..... mine had water in the fuel... and we have a winner.

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:34 PM
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nope i have used it this year before. gas is new. __________________ Soccer-Mom Pro-Staffer *Hunting The Wild's of New Jersey*

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:35 PM
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Check the fuel lines and make sure they are tight and you are not drawing in air when you are at high spead. __________________ HONOR THE FALLEN http://www.militarycity.com/valor/honor.html Over the years the United States has sent many of its fine young men & women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return, is enough to bury those that did not return. COLIN POWELL

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:51 PM
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im dabble with small engines it sounds like its running rich check filter adjust jet screw while running and clean spark plug it may be fouled rich running motors usally occurs in high alt and cold weather

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:35 PM
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My auger belt went.. Engine is running great. I just shoveled my ass off when.. I need to sit down a little bit then go take the blower apart. __________________ I just want to Hunt...

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:42 PM
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i was telling him to check his air filter for his problem....... my problem was water in my fuel today....my air filter was fine

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:44 PM
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Check the fuel cap vent, if it gets clogged its like holding your finger over a straw, this will show up more on higher throttle fuel demands more than low throttle settings. __________________ amateurs practice till they get it right, professionals practice till they can't get it wrong

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 1:55 PM
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Do you start it with the choke open and close the choke as the engine warms up?

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 2:16 PM
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Posted: 26 Feb 2010 2:16 PM
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IF there is indeed a fuel filter .... a clogging fuel filter will cause stalling when throttling up. __________________ DU, USSA ANJRPC, NJSFSC, UBNJ, NJOA

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 2:21 PM
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So it bogs down under load. How is the spring on the governor arm? __________________ NJSFSC DVFNRA Protect The 2nd FOAC

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 2:46 PM Last Edited By: jkotys
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I have to agree the carb probably needs a cleaning. Since it is still running try adding Seafoam to the fuel (you can find it at any autozone, Walmart etc.. ) I also have an MTD Tecumseh 10hp that's 13 years old. I always use stabil during the season but after that always drain the gas out as well as pushing the spring button of the carb bowl to allow any remaining fuel out. To date no problem with its running. I just drained the gas tank out today betting on no more snow at least not another storm to use the snowblower. Good luck Woj __________________ UBNJ NJOA NRA

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 3:12 PM
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okay, i took off this air filter thinking you cant take it apart to clean it. i was wrong. what do i have to buy a new one or is there a trip at cleaning it? __________________ Soccer-Mom Pro-Staffer *Hunting The Wild's of New Jersey*

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 3:24 PM
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i had a staling problem with a log splitter with a briggs engine and by using a heigher octain gas mid or high test not regular did the trick.

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 3:32 PM
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If it is foam try a litle gas, wring it out and let it dry. When you can get a new one. __________________ )uni*r

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 3:35 PM
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Mine stalls when I'm trying to throw too much wet snow to fast, the impeller binds up. Also happens when I suck up bushes, vines, wire line and such. __________________ The 4 seasons - Almost Summer, Summer, Still Summer and Hunting Season "My hunting rifle is safe from confiscation only while my battle rifle protects it." ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ jerseyhunter@NewJerseyHunter.com

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 4:00 PM
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Quote: what do i have to buy a new one or is there a trip at cleaning it? best bet is to buy a new one __________________ 2 Blade Rage Broadheads Fred Bear Truth 2 65# TC Omega 295 gr. Powerbelts

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 4:10 PM
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Andy I have the same one and it starts and dies out I am selling it on C-LIST . I will buy a new one .This is you FB BUDDY