Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I have read that the carburetor should make a rattle noise if shock. Supposedly there is something cast in the body, and if it doesn't rattle the carburetor should be replaced.

Is this something that is truely not accessible or is it something hidden behind the two metal plugs on the body? What problems will the carburetor have if this thing is stuck and doesn't rattle?

What year is it? My shop mechanic told me that on my 1979 toro and mine rattled, if it didn't he said it pretty much had to be replaced. To check it though you should take it apart, especaily take the float off and hold the throttle and choke so it doesnt rattle. You should shake it in an up and down motion because thats the way the plunger goes. I am not sure if the new ones have this so it may not apply, but if it does have this and its stuck the motor probably wont start. Good luck.

It is a 1991 Tecumseh engine on a Toro 8 HP snowblower. The engine runs fine. Just wondering if the carburetor has a thing that is supposed to rattle, and it doesn't, will it affect the power when loaded up. What is this thing rattles used for?

It is used to meter fuel, but I cannot say if that year is supposed to have it or not. I would say if it runs right you are fine but need to ask a few more questions.
1. If the engine runs fine, why did you have the carb off?
2. Have you looked at the spark plug and if so what color is it?

So with all that said if it starts good, revs up good and has good power I wouldn't worry about it.