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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Snowblower Fuel Tank Replacement #951-10653B
Cub Cadet Snowblower Fuel Tank Replacement #951-10653B
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$84.99Estimated Savings
$112.5006:16
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the fuel tank on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reason for replacing the gas tank is when it is leaking gas.
All of the information for this gas tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Yard-Man, Troy-Bilt, Huskee
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, needle nose pliers, 3/8 inch socket, 1/2 inch socket, 3/4 inch socket, 10 mm socket, pliers, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this gas tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Yard-Man, Troy-Bilt, Huskee
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, needle nose pliers, 3/8 inch socket, 1/2 inch socket, 3/4 inch socket, 10 mm socket, pliers, flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the fuel tank on 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
You should perform this procedure with no fuel in the tank.
4
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws securing the dipstick tube cover.
5
Unthread the dipstick and you can remove the cover.
6
To fully access all of the fuel tank mounting bolts, you will need to remove the chute gear box support bracket.
7
To do this, remove the retaining clip securing the chute control rod and pull the rod free.
8
Remove the retaining clip securing the support bracket pin and pull out the pin.
9
Remove the wing nut from the center gear box mounting bolt.
10
Lift the gear box off of the support bracket and set the gear box and chute assembly aside.
11
Next, use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolts securing the belt cover.
12
Pull the cover off.
13
Now release the drive belt idler pulley tension spring.
14
Use a half-inch socket to remove the upper two mounting bolts securing the gear box support bracket.
15
Use a three-quarter inch socket to remove the lower bolt.
16
You can now remove the support bracket and use a 10mm socket to remove the mounting bolts securing the fuel tank.
17
Next, release the retaining clamp securing the fuel line to the tank and pull the line off.
18
Lift off the old tank.
19
Prepare the new fuel tank for installation by transferring the gas cap from the old tank to the new one.
20
Position the new tank on the engine.
21
Connect the fuel line and secure it with the retaining clamp.
22
Thread and tighten the mounting bolts to secure the new tank.
23
Secure the starter switch box cord retainer with the bolt above the rear of the starter.
24
Now reposition the chute gear box support bracket and replace the bolts.
25
Reset the tension spring on the lower bolt.
26
Replace the belt cover.
27
Rethread the bolts and tighten.
28
Reposition the chute assembly on the chute adapter. as you realign the gear box on the support bracket.
29
Confirm that the center mounting bolt is in place in the gear box housing then thread the wing nut on and tighten.
30
Reinsert the support bracket pin and secure it with the retaining clip.
31
Confirm that the holes in the gear box coupler are facing straight up with the chute facing forward and that the chute control lever is at the “one o’clock” position.
32
Now insert the rounded end of the chute control rod into the gear box coupler and the hex end into the control coupler.
33
Secure the rod with the retaining clip.
34
Confirm that the chute has a full range of movement.
35
Now reposition the dipstick tube cover and replace the screws to secure.
36
Insert the dipstick into the tube and tighten.
37
With the repair completed reattach the spark plug wire and boot fill the new tank with fuel and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the fuel tank on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reason for replacing the gas tank is when it is leaking gas.
All of the information for this gas tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Yard-Man, Troy-Bilt, Huskee
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, needle nose pliers, 3/8 inch socket, 1/2 inch socket, 3/4 inch socket, 10 mm socket, pliers, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this gas tank replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Yard-Man, Troy-Bilt, Huskee
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, needle nose pliers, 3/8 inch socket, 1/2 inch socket, 3/4 inch socket, 10 mm socket, pliers, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the fuel tank on 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
You should perform this procedure with no fuel in the tank.
4
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws securing the dipstick tube cover.
5
Unthread the dipstick and you can remove the cover.
6
To fully access all of the fuel tank mounting bolts, you will need to remove the chute gear box support bracket.
7
To do this, remove the retaining clip securing the chute control rod and pull the rod free.
8
Remove the retaining clip securing the support bracket pin and pull out the pin.
9
Remove the wing nut from the center gear box mounting bolt.
10
Lift the gear box off of the support bracket and set the gear box and chute assembly aside.
11
Next, use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolts securing the belt cover.
12
Pull the cover off.
13
Now release the drive belt idler pulley tension spring.
14
Use a half-inch socket to remove the upper two mounting bolts securing the gear box support bracket.
15
Use a three-quarter inch socket to remove the lower bolt.
16
You can now remove the support bracket and use a 10mm socket to remove the mounting bolts securing the fuel tank.
17
Next, release the retaining clamp securing the fuel line to the tank and pull the line off.
18
Lift off the old tank.
19
Prepare the new fuel tank for installation by transferring the gas cap from the old tank to the new one.
20
Position the new tank on the engine.
21
Connect the fuel line and secure it with the retaining clamp.
22
Thread and tighten the mounting bolts to secure the new tank.
23
Secure the starter switch box cord retainer with the bolt above the rear of the starter.
24
Now reposition the chute gear box support bracket and replace the bolts.
25
Reset the tension spring on the lower bolt.
26
Replace the belt cover.
27
Rethread the bolts and tighten.
28
Reposition the chute assembly on the chute adapter. as you realign the gear box on the support bracket.
29
Confirm that the center mounting bolt is in place in the gear box housing then thread the wing nut on and tighten.
30
Reinsert the support bracket pin and secure it with the retaining clip.
31
Confirm that the holes in the gear box coupler are facing straight up with the chute facing forward and that the chute control lever is at the “one o’clock” position.
32
Now insert the rounded end of the chute control rod into the gear box coupler and the hex end into the control coupler.
33
Secure the rod with the retaining clip.
34
Confirm that the chute has a full range of movement.
35
Now reposition the dipstick tube cover and replace the screws to secure.
36
Insert the dipstick into the tube and tighten.
37
With the repair completed reattach the spark plug wire and boot fill the new tank with fuel and your snowblower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Fuel Tank
$84.99
Total$0.00
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