Fuel filter on snow blower - Craftsman Arnold Mtd Snow Thrower Blower Light Easy Mount

Snow blows normally dont have air filters. Typical operating envronment (winter) doesnt have debris or dust suspended in air and snow will plug the filter.

They dont have fuel filters either as they can freeze when water in fuel. But I have a rule that any snowblower that is returned more than once with debris in fuel bowl or inlet needle gets a 75 micron filter.

Most snow blowers do not have air filters. They tend to clog on these units. Sounds like your issues are fuel related. You may try to flush the system with a product called "Start" from Wal-Mart. You will need to follow the instructions on the bottle and try to keep the unit running long enough to run this cleaner through the system.

Check spark plug wire is connected. Remove air filter and check it. Try some starter fluid.

No just a screen in the fuel pickup tube.

snow blowers generally do not have these filters. I guess they assume there is not too much dust around when you are blowing snow,

Check the oil/fuel ratio, if applicable,
Choke maybe sticking or the cable isn't connected,
Check the spark plug wire,
If equipped with a see through globe for fuel, possibly a fuel line clog,
If really cold try to use "starter fluid" through the air filter.

should not have to mix fuel

sounds like the diaphragms in your carb need replacing. and clean your carb at the same time

Start with fuel. Unhook fuel line from carb. and see if fuel runs out.

Check for spark on the coil f you have none before replacement make the ground wire s releasing from the brake if they has spark check fuel filter and if ok give the carburator a good cleaning most of the time it will be carburator.