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I bought a Snapper Snowblower model I 524 or 5240 (it says both), at an
auction. It runs, but wont stay running unless I keep it about 2/3
choked. It has a Tecumseh 5HP engine. I dont see any fuel filter, but
have not yet removed the cover over the carb. My guess is that it needs
to have the carb adjusted or rebuilt. I'd like to begin with adjusting
it, but need to know which screws are for what, and a starting setting.

I looked online and found a downloadable user manual, but cant seem to
locate a repair manual. Anyone know where I might find one, or know how
to set the carb adjustments?

Thanks


I have found that many Tecumseh engines are very similar and use the same
parts and most did not use a filter. You don't need the Snapper manual, you
need the Tecumseh manual. Get the model and serial number off the engine and
search for that manual. I have purchased rebuild kits and even a replacement
carb recently as they are still available -- Tecumseh went bankrupt a few
years ago!

I bought a Snapper Snowblower model I 524 or 5240 (it says both), at an
auction. It runs, but wont stay running unless I keep it about 2/3
choked. It has a Tecumseh 5HP engine. I dont see any fuel filter, but
have not yet removed the cover over the carb. My guess is that it needs
to have the carb adjusted or rebuilt. I'd like to begin with adjusting
it, but need to know which screws are for what, and a starting setting.

I looked online and found a downloadable user manual, but cant seem to
locate a repair manual. Anyone know where I might find one, or know how
to set the carb adjustments?

Thanks

On Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:33:14 -0400, "EXT"
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I bought a Snapper Snowblower model I 524 or 5240 (it says both), at an
auction. It runs, but wont stay running unless I keep it about 2/3
choked. It has a Tecumseh 5HP engine. I dont see any fuel filter, but
have not yet removed the cover over the carb. My guess is that it needs
to have the carb adjusted or rebuilt. I'd like to begin with adjusting
it, but need to know which screws are for what, and a starting setting.

I looked online and found a downloadable user manual, but cant seem to
locate a repair manual. Anyone know where I might find one, or know how
to set the carb adjustments?

Thanks


I have found that many Tecumseh engines are very similar and use the same
parts and most did not use a filter. You don't need the Snapper manual, you
need the Tecumseh manual. Get the model and serial number off the engine and
search for that manual. I have purchased rebuild kits and even a replacement
carb recently as they are still available -- Tecumseh went bankrupt a few
years ago!

That makes sense about the engine manual rather than the snowblower
manual. However if anyone finds the repair manual for this snowblower,
I'd still like to download it, because sooner or later I'll need to work
on the drive-train or something. I spent at least 2 hours using google
and all I can find are user manuals and outdated ebay ads.
(So much for google having any usefulness lately, these days they just
cater to their advertisers and all their youtube links, and ebay links).

Maybe someone on here knows a better sourse to download manuals....

Well, lets see if google can find me the engine repair manual. I wrote
down the engine numbers.

I didn't know Tecumseh went bankrupt. That's too bad, from experience
I've always found their engines to be superior to Briggs engines.

On 03/13/2013 04:33 PM, EXT wrote:

I have found that many Tecumseh engines are very similar and use the
same parts and most did not use a filter. You don't need the Snapper
manual, you need the Tecumseh manual. Get the model and serial number
off the engine and search for that manual. I have purchased rebuild kits
and even a replacement carb recently as they are still available --
Tecumseh went bankrupt a few years ago!

I didn't know that Tecumseh went out of business, that's too bad!

As concerning parts availability and such, they didn't make their own
carbs, instead utilizing carbs made by other companies (like Walbro or
Carter). Fortunately, rebuild kits are available for all manner of
parts on a Tec, from the cab down to the points, and likely still will
be for the indefinite future.

Jon

On Mar 13, 8:50*pm, Jon Danniken
wrote:
On 03/13/2013 04:33 PM, EXT wrote:



I have found that many Tecumseh engines are very similar and use the
same parts and most did not use a filter. You don't need the Snapper
manual, you need the Tecumseh manual. Get the model and serial number
off the engine and search for that manual. I have purchased rebuild kits
and even a replacement carb recently as they are still available --
Tecumseh went bankrupt a few years ago!

I didn't know that Tecumseh went out of business, that's too bad!

As concerning parts availability and such, they didn't make their own
carbs, instead utilizing carbs made by other companies (like Walbro or
Carter). *Fortunately, rebuild kits are available for all manner of
parts on a Tec, from the cab down to the points, and likely still will
be for the indefinite future.

Jon

I agree. The carb should have a model # on it.
With that, you should be able to find the rebuild kit.
I've bought them on Ebay for $10. I'll bet if he finds
the carb model and maker with a bit of googling he
can find some pics or videos of the the carb, rebuilding
it, etc. A manual is desirable, but with reasonable
skill, the parts and how they come apart, go back
together are kind of obvious. Only tricky thing is dealing
with the welch plugs, if any. I'd bet with some googling
of the carb model he can figure out which screws are
main and idle valves, etc.

Could also just genttly close both screws, keeping
track of how many turns. Then you know where they
were at. Put them back to where they were and start
experimenting. One should adjust the idle mix, other
the mix at full power. Goal is to get it to run smoothly.

From the symptoms, agree it sounds like the carb.
They foul easy and in my experience the only solution
then is to take it all apart, clean and then reassemble
using rebuild kit.

On Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:50:36 -0700, Jon Danniken
wrote:

On 03/13/2013 04:33 PM, EXT wrote:

I have found that many Tecumseh engines are very similar and use the
same parts and most did not use a filter. You don't need the Snapper
manual, you need the Tecumseh manual. Get the model and serial number
off the engine and search for that manual. I have purchased rebuild kits
and even a replacement carb recently as they are still available --
Tecumseh went bankrupt a few years ago!

I didn't know that Tecumseh went out of business, that's too bad!

As concerning parts availability and such, they didn't make their own
carbs, instead utilizing carbs made by other companies (like Walbro or
Carter). Fortunately, rebuild kits are available for all manner of
parts on a Tec, from the cab down to the points, and likely still will
be for the indefinite future.

Jon

I sure hope so. There are many of their engines still in use.
I spent hours searching for my engine, online and cant find it. I even
used another search engine since google continues to get worse. The
model is a Tecumseh H550 87266G I am not even finding the H550 part.
Just some that have H35 and HHxxx, etc. I did find a generic sort of
manual that has some carb settings listed, so I'll see if that helps.

On Mar 13, 8:01*pm, "
wrote:
On Mar 13, 8:50*pm, Jon Danniken
wrote:





On 03/13/2013 04:33 PM, EXT wrote:

I have found that many Tecumseh engines are very similar and use the
same parts and most did not use a filter. You don't need the Snapper
manual, you need the Tecumseh manual. Get the model and serial number
off the engine and search for that manual. I have purchased rebuild kits
and even a replacement carb recently as they are still available --
Tecumseh went bankrupt a few years ago!

I didn't know that Tecumseh went out of business, that's too bad!

As concerning parts availability and such, they didn't make their own
carbs, instead utilizing carbs made by other companies (like Walbro or
Carter). *Fortunately, rebuild kits are available for all manner of
parts on a Tec, from the cab down to the points, and likely still will
be for the indefinite future.

Jon

I agree. *The carb should have a model # on it.
With that, you should be able to find the rebuild kit.
I've bought them on Ebay for $10. *I'll bet if he finds
the carb model and maker with a bit of googling he
can find some pics or videos of the the carb, rebuilding
it, etc. *A manual is desirable, but with reasonable
skill, the parts and how they come apart, go back
together are kind of obvious. *Only tricky thing is dealing
with the welch plugs, if any. *I'd bet with some googling
of the carb model he can figure out which screws are
main and idle valves, etc.

Could also just genttly close both screws, keeping
track of how many turns. *Then you know where they
were at. *Put them back to where they were and start
experimenting. *One should adjust the idle mix, other
the mix at full power. *Goal is to get it to run smoothly.

From the symptoms, agree it sounds like the carb.
They foul easy and in my experience the only solution
then is to take it all apart, clean and then reassemble
using rebuild kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Generally, the mixture gets richer as you back the screws out, so I
would start by just turning one screw 1/2 turn counterclockwise, see
what happens, then the other screw 1/2 turn, keep alternating until
something happens, but keep track of how many 1/2 turns you put on
each screw so you can get back to the starting point if all else
fails. You could also use carburetor cleaner on the carburetor and
see if that helps.

On Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:16:42 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:


I agree. *The carb should have a model # on it.
With that, you should be able to find the rebuild kit.
I've bought them on Ebay for $10. *I'll bet if he finds
the carb model and maker with a bit of googling he
can find some pics or videos of the the carb, rebuilding
it, etc. *A manual is desirable, but with reasonable
skill, the parts and how they come apart, go back
together are kind of obvious. *Only tricky thing is dealing
with the welch plugs, if any. *I'd bet with some googling
of the carb model he can figure out which screws are
main and idle valves, etc.

Could also just genttly close both screws, keeping
track of how many turns. *Then you know where they
were at. *Put them back to where they were and start
experimenting. *One should adjust the idle mix, other
the mix at full power. *Goal is to get it to run smoothly.

From the symptoms, agree it sounds like the carb.
They foul easy and in my experience the only solution
then is to take it all apart, clean and then reassemble
using rebuild kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Generally, the mixture gets richer as you back the screws out, so I
would start by just turning one screw 1/2 turn counterclockwise, see
what happens, then the other screw 1/2 turn, keep alternating until
something happens, but keep track of how many 1/2 turns you put on
each screw so you can get back to the starting point if all else
fails. You could also use carburetor cleaner on the carburetor and
see if that helps.

Thanks, I'll give this a try. I did put a small amount of carb cleaner
in the gas tank earlier and let it run for 15 minutes (with choke partly
on to keep it running). That didn't seem to do anything, but maybe it
will clean up the carb after sitting overnight (I hope).

Before you try anything complicated. Unbolt the carb, and remove the gasket
between the carb and the engine. Put on a light coating of Permatex IIB Non
Hardening (yes, sold at Walmart, in the auto section). Give great effort,
not to get that black stuff on your self or clothing. If so, comes off with
alcohol dry gas. Tecumseh gaskets go bad, and then you get air coming in
after the carb, so the engine runs lean.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
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wrote in message
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I bought a Snapper Snowblower model I 524 or 5240 (it says both), at an
auction. It runs, but wont stay running unless I keep it about 2/3
choked. It has a Tecumseh 5HP engine. I dont see any fuel filter, but
have not yet removed the cover over the carb. My guess is that it needs
to have the carb adjusted or rebuilt. I'd like to begin with adjusting
it, but need to know which screws are for what, and a starting setting.

I looked online and found a downloadable user manual, but cant seem to
locate a repair manual. Anyone know where I might find one, or know how
to set the carb adjustments?

Thanks

I've repaired at least a couple Tecumseh engines with the air leak at the
carb to engine gasket. Please try the Permtex stuff I mentioned. Number
IIb, non hardening.

Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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Thanks, I'll give this a try. I did put a small amount of carb cleaner
in the gas tank earlier and let it run for 15 minutes (with choke partly
on to keep it running). That didn't seem to do anything, but maybe it
will clean up the carb after sitting overnight (I hope).

Gen,

Give Tecumseh a call, 1 800 558-5402.

Dave M.