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

i have a older sears snowblower that i think is 8 hp and i had it started like 1 or 2 years ago and i was going to use it this winter and i cleaned out the carb and i cleaned the spark plug and some reason i can't get it to start . It looks like to me its not getting any spark and i don't have a clue what to do now i need some help on why its not getting spark. please help           

                                                                                                                                                                                 Thank You Shawn

I just re-read your post. You mentioned no spark and that it was an older unit. I'm thinking it's equipped with ignition points. They are probably dirty and need to be replaced or at least cleaned.

Jake...