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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Snowblower Valve Cover Gasket #951-11565
Cub Cadet Snowblower Valve Cover Gasket #951-11565
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$12.46Estimated Savings
$112.5002:32
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the valve cover gasket on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reason for replacing the valve cover gasket is when making repairs to the snowblower engine.
All of the information for this valve cover gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee, MasterCut
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 10mm socket
All of the information for this valve cover gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee, MasterCut
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 10mm socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the valve cover gasket in your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
To avoid detaching the breather tube from the air intake box, release the retaining clamp and carefully disconnect the tube from the valve cover.
4
Now, use a 10mm socket to help remove the mounting bolts securing the valve cover.
5
Pull the cover free – be prepared for some oil to spill.
6
Remove the old gasket.
7
Before you install the new valve cover gasket clean off any residue from the valve cover and the cylinder head.
8
Now insert the new gasket into the valve cover.
9
Realign the cover on the cylinder head thread the mounting bolts and tighten in an alternating pattern to secure.
10
Reconnect the breather tube to the valve cover and secure it with the retaining clamp.
11
Reattach the spark plug wire and boot and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the valve cover gasket on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reason for replacing the valve cover gasket is when making repairs to the snowblower engine.
All of the information for this valve cover gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee, MasterCut
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 10mm socket
All of the information for this valve cover gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee, MasterCut
Tools used: needle-nose pliers, 10mm socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the valve cover gasket in your snowblower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
To avoid detaching the breather tube from the air intake box, release the retaining clamp and carefully disconnect the tube from the valve cover.
4
Now, use a 10mm socket to help remove the mounting bolts securing the valve cover.
5
Pull the cover free – be prepared for some oil to spill.
6
Remove the old gasket.
7
Before you install the new valve cover gasket clean off any residue from the valve cover and the cylinder head.
8
Now insert the new gasket into the valve cover.
9
Realign the cover on the cylinder head thread the mounting bolts and tighten in an alternating pattern to secure.
10
Reconnect the breather tube to the valve cover and secure it with the retaining clamp.
11
Reattach the spark plug wire and boot and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Valve Cover Gasket
$12.46
Total$0.00
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