Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCub Cadet Snowblower Starter Cup Replacement #951-10911

Cub Cadet Snowblower Starter Cup Replacement #951-10911

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the starter cup on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reason for replacing the starter cup is when it is damaged in another repair.

All of the information for this starter cup replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee, MasterCut

Tools used: 5/16 inch socket, 3/8 inch socket, pipe wrench, ¾ inch socket

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the starter cup 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
Use a 5/16th inch socket to help remove the screws and washers securing the recoil starter.
4
Pull the starter off.
5
Next, use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolts securing the belt cover.
6
Pull the cover off.
7
Use a pipe wrench to secure the pulley shaft as you use a three-quarter inch socket to help unthread the starter cup mounting nut.
8
Pull off the old starter cup.
9
Install the new starter cup by aligning it on the flywheel then thread and tighten the mounting nut to secure.
10
Replace the belt cover.
11
Rethread the bolts and tighten.
12
Now realign the recoil starter on the blower housing with the handle facing up.
13
Replace the screws and washers to secure.
14
With the repair completed, 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 starter cup on a Cub Cadet snowblower. The most common reason for replacing the starter cup is when it is damaged in another repair.

All of the information for this starter cup replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee, MasterCut

Tools used: 5/16 inch socket, 3/8 inch socket, pipe wrench, ¾ inch socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the starter cup 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
Use a 5/16th inch socket to help remove the screws and washers securing the recoil starter.
4
Pull the starter off.
5
Next, use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the bolts securing the belt cover.
6
Pull the cover off.
7
Use a pipe wrench to secure the pulley shaft as you use a three-quarter inch socket to help unthread the starter cup mounting nut.
8
Pull off the old starter cup.
9
Install the new starter cup by aligning it on the flywheel then thread and tighten the mounting nut to secure.
10
Replace the belt cover.
11
Rethread the bolts and tighten.
12
Now realign the recoil starter on the blower housing with the handle facing up.
13
Replace the screws and washers to secure.
14
With the repair completed, reattach the spark plug wire and boot and your snowblower should be ready for use.

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