DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the carburetor intake gasket on a Toro snowblower.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Toro
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the carburetor intake gasket in your snowblower, make sure the engine has cooled.
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You can use an eight millimeter socket to unthread five of the six bolts securing the muffler cover.
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You will need to use an 8 millimeter wrench to unthread the sixth bolt.
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Use a 3/8 inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting bolts securing the housing to the rear bracket.
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Next, unthread the screws to release the two retaining clamps holding the housing to the handle.
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Now, use a half-inch socket to fully unfold securing the handle assembly.
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Lower the handle and you can fully remove the muffler cover.
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Detach the primer hose from the carburetor.
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Be prepared for some fuel to spill.
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Disconnect the wires from the key switch terminals.
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Use a 10 millimeter socket to unthread the nuts securing the control housing.
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Pull the housing off of the mounting bolts.
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You can now slide off the old intake gasket if still intact.
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Install the new carburetor intake gasket by sliding it onto the mounting bolts.
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Reposition the control housing, then thread and tighten the mounting nuts.
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Connect the wires to the key switch terminals.
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Attach the primer hose to the carburetor.
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Reposition the muffler cover and thread the six bolts to secure.
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Reposition the handle assembly and rethread the upper bolts.
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Align the two retaining clamps and thread the screws to secure the housing to the handle.
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Rethread the mounting bolt to secure the housing to the rear bracket.
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Your snowblower should now be ready for use.