So, not a Husqvarna issue at all, but a B&S plastic carb issue. What a surprise. Re: the short fuel hose. I replaced mine with one long enough to have a loop in it.
When I was 12 I found an old flathead Briggs engine at the dump, slapped it on a deck I had and although I do what you do for a hobby it's still there and will cut grass every time. I'm 30 now so yea not a bad engine 👍
This was a fortunate fix. I just picked up a free mower that was left near the dumpster at work. It's completely clean. Looks almost new. It has exactly the same problems. Won't start and too much oil. I was unfamiliar with this type of carb so now I'm almost positive that I can do the cleaning right. Thanks!
Thank you for the video on this type of mower and those plastic carbs! I have a Husqvarna 775EX mower, and just got done successfully cleaning the metal carb on it, finally getting the hang of fixing gas power equipment, thanks to videos like yours. I really relate to your attitude about taking the carb off and not moving anything around more than necessary. With my metal carb there was an O-ring gasket that presses in and had stretched out, and wouldn't go back into its original track; kept popping out. I finally cut and trimmed it to fit neatly, but that's a temporary hack until I can get a replacement O-ring gasket.
Excellent diagnosis and repair. Those plastic carbs I still am not a fan. Less complicated but I doubt they hold up in the long run. If it is new than it is made worse than before. Great job. I have a front wheel drive mower and that is all I need. Thanks for the videos.
Great fix as usual. Man I love your vids they're short to the point and some times.. even a little sarcasm 😆😆😆. Now I'm on to your other vid you uploaded
I used to cut a guys grass that had one of these. He moved and offered it to me for free. I turned him down because I wouldn't take up the room a Snapper will fit in for this thing. Thanks!
Small yard with a hill I'd use a normal push mower for the extra exercise, but several years ago, several serious medical issues & lightning strike curtailed these activities. These days, I mow the back yard using a push mower whilst driving my mobility scooter along side it.
I don’t remove the choke arm. After disconnecting the fuel hose, I rotate the carb bottom upward and disconnect the choke linkage. Then rotate the carb to the right to disconnect the governor linkage. To disconnect the fuel hose (first step), I first unseat the carb from the engine, then hold the hose with a pair of needle nose pliers and work the carb out of the hose. I leave the hose attached to the tank. If the hose becomes damaged or needs replacing, it’s much easier to do with the carb out of your way. I hope you find this helpful.
My small 3 horsepower Briggs and Stratton powered Supa Swift lawnmower is good for a hilly yard because it is a smaller mower which has a light weight aluminium deck on it meaning that it's easier to manoeuvre on such a property !
I contemplated getting a riding mower because of the fairly steep hills on my property but ruled this out as riding mowers can be quite dangerous on hills. I think made the right choice with a 4wd push mower and as a bonus the mower can get into many more tight places. I would suggest for fairly flat lawns front wheel drive. moderate hills rear wheel drive. grades of 25 degrees or steeper 4wd. The extra money spent is worth it.
I agree the all-wheel drive I usually have no problems with the front wheel or back wheel self-propelled on hills but don't have many in my area. Still a nice machine.
I got one of these for 20 bucks, cause the guy thought the engine was seized, it was but it was a branch stuck under the deck with the blade stuck into the wood, freed up the branch and it started right up, cleaned it up, did all the usual maintenance, and sold it 2 weeks later for 225.
When I put all of my equipment away for winter I pump the Gas out and put fresh gas in it with some stable and run it for a few minutes and spray some foging oil in the cylinder and slowly pul it over so it coats everything and then I put it away. When I take it out in the spring if fires right up
I hate those auto choking carbs (or really any auto choking carbs). I had one on my 90s snapper with the quantum, and it was constantly jamming in the choked position and making the mower run like crap, or jamming open and not wanting to start. I think the thing that opens the choke when the engine heats up was failing or something. I just replaced the carb and air box with a regular one with a primer bulb, and it has been running great sense. The worst ones in my opinion were the old "Choke O matic" ones from the 60s/70s on the old flathead engines.
that's a tough one, but what I do, is run the mower till empty, change the oil, and clean the mower. The other options is to fill the tank up with Fresh, treated gasoline.
@@HomeGaragechannel I would recommend starting the mower after you've let it run out of fuel. I know that sounds silly, but there often is a little fuel that accumulates in the carb. Repeat that step to minimize the amount of residual fuel in the tank, lines, and carb.
@@HomeGaragechannel I was stuck on how to drain the fuel for the winter after the last mow, if there was lots of fuel left over in the tank. Run the motor for 2 hours to use all the fuel? Tip the mower and drain the fuel back out the fill opening? Then I stumbled across a video that was a forehead-slapper for me... simply disconnect the fuel line coming out the bottom of the fuel tank (e.g. with needle-nose right-angle pliers) on the carb side and drain the fuel into a container. Problem solved! OK, confession, so mostly I needed to do this when I'd gotten distracted and left fuel in a mower or pressure washer over the winter and needed to put fresh fuel in. Overall, I'm a fan of the end-of-season run-it-til-empty approach, but some years... I miscalculate on when the last mow of the season will be, creating extra work when spring comes.
I can't believe it says on top of the engine never change the oil, just check and add oil. Just another reason I do not like Briggs. Haha. Great job with the video!
In my area on craigslist free stuff I see almost brand new electric lawnmowers that don’t charge or have other electrical issues. You should try to fix one of those. Personally I like gas mowers
I feel like those plastic jets get gummed up easier than other carb jets for some reason. Since you can buy just the plastic jets for $1-2 each aftermarket, I've taken to just replacing rather than cleaning them if they really bad or if I'm in a hurry to get a mower running. I also scrapped a higher percentage of those newer engines compared to any other Briggs type or brand.
I remove the fuel tank first with it still connected. don't have to empty any gas or clamp it. As far as the carb goes you can remove it without snapping that plastic piece off by removing the choke linkage first. I have yet to replace one of these carbs and I've cleaning a gazillion of them. I also use slip joint pliers (opened up) to remove the cartridge as opposed to using a flathead screwdrivers. You'll risk tearing the gasket or cracking the carb.
This is why I hate new mowers because of the cheep plastics unless it’s a Honda. I just love older mowers better. Like my former neighbor his Honda mower is 16 years old he brought it brand new in summer of 2005. And it’s still running and it always fires right up on one full. And I loved my Honda mower HRX 217 with the GCV190. If I was still living in IL I would still have her. But I ended up selling it to a buddy of mine along with my STIHL equipments before my big move from IL to SC 3 years ago. Unfortunately my Honda mower is no longer alive because when he was using it last year it cranked the engine block. But I told him If the body and the rest of the mower is a good shape. I told him that he should just get a other GCV190 engine for it.
Meh, I had a Husqvarna AWD mower and it was ok but frankly RWD is good enough. My big problem with the Husqvarna drive system is the exposed idler pulleys that get contaminated with grass and dirt under the mower and seize up. They really should have put some kind of cover over them but they’re just exposed to everything going on under the deck. I have a RWD HU700H mower on my bench right now with a seized idler pulley, in fact the part just came in today. Give me Toro’s Personal Pace system any day; well designed, very trouble free and easy to service when necessary.
I just fix a front tire on my neighbors riding mower. It was a 1/2 quart over full. I ask her if she put oil in it she said yes she couldn't see the oil on the yellow dip stick. She is Olde and may not see good . I drained it back down to the full mark. For her
Great video as always and thank for sharing. I have question if I my. When pushing my mulching mower . Or a side discharge all is good. When I pull is backwards it leaves a trail or looks different from when I push it . Why is that . I still cuts but the clippings I can still see them. Howle I said that so you understand. ???????
I had to do a bit of translating but I think I know what you're talking about. To be honest, there shouldn't be a different push and pulling a mower, but there is, if the deck is designed in a specific way. which mower do you have?
@@HomeGaragechannel sorry . I have sausage fingers plus I am not well educated. I have several push mower . Troy built mulch mower. Has no discharge port . Has that easy start briggs and stratton motor. . Have one that is a side discharge. When I pull them backwards they leave a trail. When I push them it looks great . No clippings to be seen. I am not complaining. Just don't know why it works that way.......
@@HomeGaragechannel it's no big and it doesn't bother me. I was just wondering why it did that. You a very knolagable man . Thank you tho. And be watching your videos. I always learn something 👍👍
I fixed one of these today and didn’t know you could take the choke arm off like that but I just twisted it carefully and it came off. Quick question is it normal for these engines to be so quiet? I thought it wasn’t getting up to full speed but it cut grass and seemed normal
You can just remove the bulb and the emulation tube without removing the carburettor. True about short hose and breaking plastic parts could be easy to do.
@@stellarproductions8888 agree with fuel shut off valve let alone a filter. I don’t like the new Honda one bladed machines either, they are cheaper, with a Trademark metal composite for it’s frames no longer made from Aluminium. As we have many options in Australia 🇦🇺 the push for electric is on the rise, which has increased the second hand markrt on all online platforms.
I'm pretty sure making the line that short was on purpose. that's one of the few reason I really don't care for this engine, it's easy to service, but it seems like they didn't want you to try.
Recently I bought a toro self propelled lush mower. It has a briggs & stratton engine. the problem I have is when I mow my lawn oil leaks out through the air filter. I took the mower back to where i bought it, That cocky told me to keep the carb/ aircleaner up hill. That don't work. the oil is at correct level. Is it possible to re-route the crankcase breather to where it won't ruin air filters every time I mow? Any suggestions would be greatly appregiated
I'd try to remove the recoil and see if the spring is broken, or if the retaining clip is missing. On these the recoil is a major issue and replacing it, is recommended when it happens.
Hey, Home Garage! I discovered your channel a few years ago and became obsessed with small engines. Naturally, I am interested in flipping mowers and trimmers for some money and as a hobby ( i am 13 so I don't need a ton of money back from it ) and I am wondering: do you have any tips for me? Also, what equipment/consumables would you recommend I buy to get started? One last thing: what do you think about electric mowers? Do you think that the convenience and simplicity outweigh the cost and proprietary nature of these machines or do you think that gasoline will continue to be the paradigm for the foreseeable future?
very cool, glad to see your interest in this field and hobby. I would check the free sections of your local craigsist or FB market place. I would also ask your friends if they know someone that has a mower, or trimmer, that's not running and ask to try and fix it. I like electric mowers but I hate batteries. Battery technology is growing fast for electric cars, but not for lawn equipment
I don't see battery powered yard equipment replacing conventional gas powered mowers and trimmers anytime soon. Even the corded electric ones (which are pretty much made for older people that still want to do their own yard) are underpowered and a hassle because you have to keep track of where your electric cord is while you're working on the yard.. but I fix and either sell or give away the curb ones that I find and more often than not it's simply lack of maintenance for why they were tossed out 🤔
@@HomeGaragechannel oh no threat of that here in Northwest Arkansas 🥴 although these characters seem to make up laws as they go along instead of abiding by the real ones LOL 🙄
@@dwaynecollins4974 Agreed. I have a Makita 36V Battery powered mower. I'd give it a rating of 50% compared with my previous B&S powered Victa (I'm Australian).
I’ve got a Cub Cadet that has recently started smoking a little more than this one did on a cold start. It clears up immediately, and doesn’t smoke when started warm. Any advice?
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks for the reply. The mower is a year old with maybe 30-40 hours or so on it, so I’m still running the oil that came with the machine. Oil level is a good suggestion, though I’m not sure why it would be an issue the last 2 cold starts after not doing this the first year or so and no oil added?
oh I would replace the "break-in" oil sooner than later, also, is there a point where the mower is maybe picked up, or a time where the nose of the mower, might be pointed down, at some point before starting it?
@@HomeGaragechannel that’s a good point. Breaking in a new engine for my truck, I wouldn’t run that oil long. Not sure why it didn’t occur to me as an issue for the mower. I do tip it forward to get it out of it’s storage spot in the garage. Maybe I’ll try loosening the handle i stead, and see what that does.
God damn husquvarna and their god damn plastic carburetors. We have husqvarna backpack blowers at work, and they work great. Except they use plastic carbs that need to be replaced every year.
Hey bro what's up? I personally never used a mower but I don't think that it's necessary to get an all wheel drive mower unless you are an elderly person who likes doing the work for yourself.
@@camo8768 common sense is something that a lot of people lack . In addition it pays to be around people with the experience and knowledge as to give others a clear guidance as what to do and what not to do
Depending on the fuel refinery, yellow petrol is at a low grade, may run but won’t last long. Please try to stay away from any ethanol fuels if possible for you in the USA may be challenging in some areas.
Hey man iv got a project coming up, I have dealt with weibang commercial lawnmowers. Iv just bought a used one off ebay for £150, the machine it self is worth £1300 (yes I know I'm nuts) I'm hoping it's something i can work on during the winter and have running once spring comes around, any advice. It's a weibang virtue 53 SSD. I currently run a weibang virtue 46 svp that's just had a engine swap due to a bent crank.
@@HomeGaragechannel thank god I have a compression tester and feeler gauges, iv got a guy who deals with weibangs so I'll message him for the tolerance specs
it was only a short, because what I did in the short, was the only fix it needed. Drained the fuel, put fresh in, primed it with fuel till the water in the carb was gone.
Those Briggs and Stratton engines are that bad that certain manufacturers in the UK and Europe are dropping Briggs and Stratton from being used on their mowers. Stihl has replaced the majority of the engines on their petrol mowers from Briggs and Stratton to Kohler or chinese manufacturer Loncin. Although like the car industry most manufacturers are looking at going full electric.
My friend has the same mower that wouldn’t start because the auto choke wouldn’t close when she finished. I would NOT purchase an AWD mower because the risk of something going wrong would not be worth the reward(unless I was mowing in a foot of snow). Overkill. Thanks HG
@@HomeGaragechannel Precisely. The more bells and whistles, the more “cha-Ching.” I guess corporations call it progress. It seems with every advancement, more tools are being taken out of average homeowners hands. However, TH-cam has helped DIYers a ton. Have a great day.
The typical user of a mower like this would leave fuel in the tank over winter without being aware of the potential problems this might cause. Had the manufacturer gone to the trouble/expense of fitting a fuel shut off valve in the fuel line then some of the potential problems with this machine might be avoided.
I routinely add fuel shut-off valves to all my mowers, pressure washers, outboard mowers, etc. to help with "run it til empty after use". Now Amazon sells lots of replacement carb kits that include the shut-off valve, extra fuel line, and line clamps for only a couple bucks more than the plain carb.
It's common for people to overfill the oil. Some engine designs they have it so u can't overfill it. Most don't anymore. Dumb. A couple engines I have u fill it to brim of the fill hole. Then it's full. Good design. Can't get anymore in or it runs over. When putting your mower away for the year. Let it run out of gas. More mowers will be going electric. But there not cheap. And expensive to replace the battery. Gas mower can last 30 years with proper maintenance. At least for a town lawn. They should have section how to winterize your mower. Save alot of mowers going into the land fills. The amount of gas u use a year in a push mower is hardly anything. Oil change once every 3 years. For a town lawn. I see no purpose to have AWD push mower. Just to say u have one I guess. Extra cost and extra weight and one more thing to breakdown eventually.
Briggs and Stratton went bankrupt during the pandemic and were bought out by some other company, ever since their quality has seemed to go more downhill. Want to know how you can tell a Chinese engine from an American built one? Just look at the side walls of the engines, if they have vertical lines all over the sides it means it’s Chinese.
So, not a Husqvarna issue at all, but a B&S plastic carb issue. What a surprise.
Re: the short fuel hose. I replaced mine with one long enough to have a loop in it.
When I was 12 I found an old flathead Briggs engine at the dump, slapped it on a deck I had and although I do what you do for a hobby it's still there and will cut grass every time. I'm 30 now so yea not a bad engine 👍
what a great engine, it's served you well.
You GOT it!
This was a fortunate fix. I just picked up a free mower that was left near the dumpster at work. It's completely clean. Looks almost new. It has exactly the same problems. Won't start and too much oil. I was unfamiliar with this type of carb so now I'm almost positive that I can do the cleaning right. Thanks!
no problem and thank you Steve Everett.
Thank you for the video on this type of mower and those plastic carbs! I have a Husqvarna 775EX mower, and just got done successfully cleaning the metal carb on it, finally getting the hang of fixing gas power equipment, thanks to videos like yours. I really relate to your attitude about taking the carb off and not moving anything around more than necessary. With my metal carb there was an O-ring gasket that presses in and had stretched out, and wouldn't go back into its original track; kept popping out. I finally cut and trimmed it to fit neatly, but that's a temporary hack until I can get a replacement O-ring gasket.
nice hack, thank you Jim Daniels.
Excellent diagnosis and repair. Those plastic carbs I still am not a fan. Less complicated but I doubt they hold up in the long run. If it is new than it is made worse than before. Great job. I have a front wheel drive mower and that is all I need. Thanks for the videos.
they definitely have their drawbacks.
She is alive alive I say great job bringing her back to life
most definitely, thank you Robert Mailhos.
@@HomeGaragechannel anytime young man 😎👍
Great fix as usual. Man I love your vids they're short to the point and some times.. even a little sarcasm 😆😆😆. Now I'm on to your other vid you uploaded
I try, I might stray off topic but it's typically to make a point.
Great video and your narrative is getting funnier every time, makes me laugh
Glad you enjoyed
Great job!
Thanks!
I used to cut a guys grass that had one of these. He moved and offered it to me for free. I turned him down because I wouldn't take up the room a Snapper will fit in for this thing. Thanks!
Small yard with a hill I'd use a normal push mower for the extra exercise, but several years ago, several serious medical issues & lightning strike curtailed these activities. These days, I mow the back yard using a push mower whilst driving my mobility scooter along side it.
you go hit by lightning? wow, can you tell us, what that was like?
Very cool video!
Thank you very much!
Great video, nice work repairing that mower!
thanks I appreciate that WildeFox.
I don’t remove the choke arm. After disconnecting the fuel hose, I rotate the carb bottom upward and disconnect the choke linkage. Then rotate the carb to the right to disconnect the governor linkage. To disconnect the fuel hose (first step), I first unseat the carb from the engine, then hold the hose with a pair of needle nose pliers and work the carb out of the hose. I leave the hose attached to the tank. If the hose becomes damaged or needs replacing, it’s much easier to do with the carb out of your way. I hope you find this helpful.
oh, that's a really good idea, thanks.
I would definitely keep that mower. I just looked, and the only gas-powered AWD Husqavarna makes now is $1,300.
wow, that's insane!
@@HomeGaragechannel It probably doesn't have plastic carburetor though! What are mowers now, BIC lighters?
Good day from Ontario. Why do u need awd? Thanks
@@donvoll2580 I assume you don't have hills in Ontario.
I like that analogy
Awesome as usual! Thank you for sharing and stay safe.
thank you Dwayne Madsen.
That awd burnout was cool!
thanks I thought it was too.
My small 3 horsepower Briggs and Stratton powered Supa Swift lawnmower is good for a hilly yard because it is a smaller mower which has a light weight aluminium deck on it meaning that it's easier to manoeuvre on such a property !
wow, very nice.
Looks at his 50yo supaswift...Yeap I showed them lol. So the great briggs plastic carb strikes again.
thank you Tamiya Fan.
Awesome job done my friend.
Thanks 👍
I contemplated getting a riding mower because of the fairly steep hills on my property but ruled this out as riding mowers can be quite dangerous on hills. I think made the right choice with a 4wd push mower and as a bonus the mower can get into many more tight places. I would suggest for fairly flat lawns front wheel drive. moderate hills rear wheel drive. grades of 25 degrees or steeper 4wd. The extra money spent is worth it.
I think you made a good choice too, thank you Rob Vann.
I agree the all-wheel drive I usually have no problems with the front wheel or back wheel self-propelled on hills but don't have many in my area. Still a nice machine.
Fair enough!
My daughter has the AWD and it helps a lot in her yard.
@@billkea7224 that is good that awd helps your daughter out in her yard there 🙂. Does she have alot of hills there?
Good for another 40 years 👍
you got that right.
Awsome troubleshooting as usual. Great video.
Thanks again!
I got one of these for 20 bucks, cause the guy thought the engine was seized, it was but it was a branch stuck under the deck with the blade stuck into the wood, freed up the branch and it started right up, cleaned it up, did all the usual maintenance, and sold it 2 weeks later for 225.
very nice sale.
Great repair my friend 👍🙏👍🙏
thank you RayFpv.
Good day Nice video. Thanks No awd.
thank you Don Voll.
When I put all of my equipment away for winter I pump the Gas out and put fresh gas in it with some stable and run it for a few minutes and spray some foging oil in the cylinder and slowly pul it over so it coats everything and then I put it away. When I take it out in the spring if fires right up
yes that's also a great way to store it.
I hate those auto choking carbs (or really any auto choking carbs). I had one on my 90s snapper with the quantum, and it was constantly jamming in the choked position and making the mower run like crap, or jamming open and not wanting to start. I think the thing that opens the choke when the engine heats up was failing or something. I just replaced the carb and air box with a regular one with a primer bulb, and it has been running great sense.
The worst ones in my opinion were the old "Choke O matic" ones from the 60s/70s on the old flathead engines.
I know right, they can be a bit temperamental
I’ve still got a 79 agway push mower although the age is starting to show
What’s your recommendation to do for winterizing?
that's a tough one, but what I do, is run the mower till empty, change the oil, and clean the mower. The other options is to fill the tank up with Fresh, treated gasoline.
@@HomeGaragechannel I would recommend starting the mower after you've let it run out of fuel. I know that sounds silly, but there often is a little fuel that accumulates in the carb. Repeat that step to minimize the amount of residual fuel in the tank, lines, and carb.
yes I would agree with you
@@HomeGaragechannel I was stuck on how to drain the fuel for the winter after the last mow, if there was lots of fuel left over in the tank. Run the motor for 2 hours to use all the fuel? Tip the mower and drain the fuel back out the fill opening? Then I stumbled across a video that was a forehead-slapper for me... simply disconnect the fuel line coming out the bottom of the fuel tank (e.g. with needle-nose right-angle pliers) on the carb side and drain the fuel into a container. Problem solved! OK, confession, so mostly I needed to do this when I'd gotten distracted and left fuel in a mower or pressure washer over the winter and needed to put fresh fuel in.
Overall, I'm a fan of the end-of-season run-it-til-empty approach, but some years... I miscalculate on when the last mow of the season will be, creating extra work when spring comes.
I can't believe it says on top of the engine never change the oil, just check and add oil. Just another reason I do not like Briggs. Haha. Great job with the video!
I know right,.
In my area on craigslist free stuff I see almost brand new electric lawnmowers that don’t charge or have other electrical issues. You should try to fix one of those. Personally I like gas mowers
in my area, I have seen "Cheapish" prices for battery electric stuff, Neve any For free.
"all it's plastic glory" "once everything goes electric" i like sarcasm.
me too
I feel like those plastic jets get gummed up easier than other carb jets for some reason. Since you can buy just the plastic jets for $1-2 each aftermarket, I've taken to just replacing rather than cleaning them if they really bad or if I'm in a hurry to get a mower running. I also scrapped a higher percentage of those newer engines compared to any other Briggs type or brand.
interesting, I'm going to have to look into doing that. thank you Matt Wickert.
I remove the fuel tank first with it still connected. don't have to empty any gas or clamp it. As far as the carb goes you can remove it without snapping that plastic piece off by removing the choke linkage first. I have yet to replace one of these carbs and I've cleaning a gazillion of them. I also use slip joint pliers (opened up) to remove the cartridge as opposed to using a flathead screwdrivers. You'll risk tearing the gasket or cracking the carb.
thank you norge696
This is why I hate new mowers because of the cheep plastics unless it’s a Honda. I just love older mowers better. Like my former neighbor his Honda mower is 16 years old he brought it brand new in summer of 2005. And it’s still running and it always fires right up on one full. And I loved my Honda mower HRX 217 with the GCV190. If I was still living in IL I would still have her. But I ended up selling it to a buddy of mine along with my STIHL equipments before my big move from IL to SC 3 years ago. Unfortunately my Honda mower is no longer alive because when he was using it last year it cranked the engine block. But I told him If the body and the rest of the mower is a good shape. I told him that he should just get a other GCV190 engine for it.
yes even my beloved Honda, has been turned into plastic as well.
Give me a old 2 stroke Lawnboy or Honda any day over this new junk.
Meh, I had a Husqvarna AWD mower and it was ok but frankly RWD is good enough. My big problem with the Husqvarna drive system is the exposed idler pulleys that get contaminated with grass and dirt under the mower and seize up. They really should have put some kind of cover over them but they’re just exposed to everything going on under the deck. I have a RWD HU700H mower on my bench right now with a seized idler pulley, in fact the part just came in today. Give me Toro’s Personal Pace system any day; well designed, very trouble free and easy to service when necessary.
you got It, the exposed pulleys are it's weak point.
I just fix a front tire on my neighbors riding mower. It was a 1/2 quart over full.
I ask her if she put oil in it she said yes she couldn't see the oil on the yellow dip stick. She is Olde and may not see good . I drained it back down to the full mark. For her
Nice work
Great video as always and thank for sharing.
I have question if I my.
When pushing my mulching mower . Or a side discharge all is good.
When I pull is backwards it leaves a trail or looks different from when I push it .
Why is that .
I still cuts but the clippings I can still see them.
Howle I said that so you understand.
???????
I had to do a bit of translating but I think I know what you're talking about. To be honest, there shouldn't be a different push and pulling a mower, but there is, if the deck is designed in a specific way. which mower do you have?
@@HomeGaragechannel sorry . I have sausage fingers plus I am not well educated.
I have several push mower . Troy built mulch mower. Has no discharge port . Has that easy start briggs and stratton motor. .
Have one that is a side discharge.
When I pull them backwards they leave a trail. When I push them it looks great . No clippings to be seen.
I am not complaining.
Just don't know why it works that way.......
no problem. As for the mulching, it seems to only mulch going forward, so try to keep from pulling back then.
@@HomeGaragechannel it's no big and it doesn't bother me.
I was just wondering why it did that.
You a very knolagable man .
Thank you tho.
And be watching your videos. I always learn something
👍👍
So what ended up being the problem? The hole you brought back to original size or just cleaning everything?
just the hole
I fixed one of these today and didn’t know you could take the choke arm off like that but I just twisted it carefully and it came off. Quick question is it normal for these engines to be so quiet? I thought it wasn’t getting up to full speed but it cut grass and seemed normal
thank you Todd Osterhout, and yes these engines are fairly quiet.
Hy! what about deckwasch system? do you use it? it its working or is only a ..fancy" thing? best regards from Austria
it only works if you use it each and every time, you mow, that means you would use a lot of fuel, just to wash the mower, each season.
My backpack blower keeps carbon up my spark plug would you say I need a new metering diaphragm because it also gets hard to start
if you don't mind doing the work try the diaphragm, otherwise, I would replace the carb.
You can just remove the bulb and the emulation tube without removing the carburettor.
True about short hose and breaking plastic parts could be easy to do.
thank you Rick Thelian, I'll have to try it that way.
@@stellarproductions8888 agree with fuel shut off valve let alone a filter.
I don’t like the new Honda one bladed machines either, they are cheaper, with a Trademark metal composite for it’s frames no longer made from Aluminium.
As we have many options in Australia 🇦🇺 the push for electric is on the rise, which has increased the second hand markrt on all online platforms.
I'm pretty sure making the line that short was on purpose. that's one of the few reason I really don't care for this engine, it's easy to service, but it seems like they didn't want you to try.
I’d stick with the 190cc quantum that was bulletproof and was the best engine ever made by Briggs.
me too.
Recently I bought a toro self propelled lush mower. It has a briggs & stratton engine. the problem I have is when I mow my lawn oil leaks out through the air filter. I took the mower back to where i bought it, That cocky told me to keep the carb/ aircleaner up hill. That don't work. the oil is at correct level. Is it possible to re-route the crankcase breather to where it won't ruin air filters every time I mow? Any suggestions would be greatly appregiated
yes you could run a "catch can" like a race car. but you'll have to pour that oil, back into the engine
@@HomeGaragechannel Thank you so much.
Haha you took the sticker off your old oil quart
yes it was actually getting really sun faded so it was getting hard to see and read.
I have a husqvarna Lc221a push mower and the pull cable pulls out and wasn’t wind back up! Help
I'd try to remove the recoil and see if the spring is broken, or if the retaining clip is missing. On these the recoil is a major issue and replacing it, is recommended when it happens.
Hey, Home Garage! I discovered your channel a few years ago and became obsessed with small engines. Naturally, I am interested in flipping mowers and trimmers for some money and as a hobby ( i am 13 so I don't need a ton of money back from it ) and I am wondering: do you have any tips for me? Also, what equipment/consumables would you recommend I buy to get started? One last thing: what do you think about electric mowers? Do you think that the convenience and simplicity outweigh the cost and proprietary nature of these machines or do you think that gasoline will continue to be the paradigm for the foreseeable future?
very cool, glad to see your interest in this field and hobby. I would check the free sections of your local craigsist or FB market place. I would also ask your friends if they know someone that has a mower, or trimmer, that's not running and ask to try and fix it. I like electric mowers but I hate batteries. Battery technology is growing fast for electric cars, but not for lawn equipment
I don't see battery powered yard equipment replacing conventional gas powered mowers and trimmers anytime soon. Even the corded electric ones (which are pretty much made for older people that still want to do their own yard) are underpowered and a hassle because you have to keep track of where your electric cord is while you're working on the yard.. but I fix and either sell or give away the curb ones that I find and more often than not it's simply lack of maintenance for why they were tossed out 🤔
you are correct, it will be some time, before we are made to switch. unless you live a very special state.
@@HomeGaragechannel oh no threat of that here in Northwest Arkansas 🥴 although these characters seem to make up laws as they go along instead of abiding by the real ones LOL 🙄
@@dwaynecollins4974 Agreed. I have a Makita 36V Battery powered mower. I'd give it a rating of 50% compared with my previous B&S powered Victa (I'm Australian).
I’ve got a Cub Cadet that has recently started smoking a little more than this one did on a cold start. It clears up immediately, and doesn’t smoke when started warm.
Any advice?
sure when was the last oil change? also I would look to see if it's "slightly" over filled.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks for the reply. The mower is a year old with maybe 30-40 hours or so on it, so I’m still running the oil that came with the machine.
Oil level is a good suggestion, though I’m not sure why it would be an issue the last 2 cold starts after not doing this the first year or so and no oil added?
oh I would replace the "break-in" oil sooner than later, also, is there a point where the mower is maybe picked up, or a time where the nose of the mower, might be pointed down, at some point before starting it?
@@HomeGaragechannel that’s a good point. Breaking in a new engine for my truck, I wouldn’t run that oil long. Not sure why it didn’t occur to me as an issue for the mower.
I do tip it forward to get it out of it’s storage spot in the garage. Maybe I’ll try loosening the handle i stead, and see what that does.
God damn husquvarna and their god damn plastic carburetors. We have husqvarna backpack blowers at work, and they work great. Except they use plastic carbs that need to be replaced every year.
Hey bro what's up? I personally never used a mower but I don't think that it's necessary to get an all wheel drive mower unless you are an elderly person who likes doing the work for yourself.
thank you Ramadin Sookhoo.
You've never used a mower but you naturally know what's best? Right...
@@camo8768 common sense is something that a lot of people lack . In addition it pays to be around people with the experience and knowledge as to give others a clear guidance as what to do and what not to do
Depending on the fuel refinery, yellow petrol is at a low grade, may run but won’t last long.
Please try to stay away from any ethanol fuels if possible for you in the USA may be challenging in some areas.
well said.
Fresh gas is the color of Crisco cooking oil. That gas in video is probably 6 months old, not fresh at all for a small engine.
Hey man iv got a project coming up,
I have dealt with weibang commercial lawnmowers. Iv just bought a used one off ebay for £150, the machine it self is worth £1300 (yes I know I'm nuts) I'm hoping it's something i can work on during the winter and have running once spring comes around, any advice. It's a weibang virtue 53 SSD. I currently run a weibang virtue 46 svp that's just had a engine swap due to a bent crank.
sure, do a compression test, and also check the valve lash.
@@HomeGaragechannel thank god I have a compression tester and feeler gauges, iv got a guy who deals with weibangs so I'll message him for the tolerance specs
What was designed to fail?
the plastic, from the tank, to the carb, also these AWD models have a poor track record for the 3 idler wheels, used on the drive belt.
So my question is,why are the front wheels not the same height ?
they look the same to me.
@@HomeGaragechannel One is in the 5 slot and one is in the 6 slot in the beginning of the video.....not exactly a big deal unless you are OCD a bit.
thanks, I'll take a look.
What happend to the zero turn video?
it was only a short, because what I did in the short, was the only fix it needed. Drained the fuel, put fresh in, primed it with fuel till the water in the carb was gone.
@@HomeGaragechannel oh, cause I was looking forward to the full video not realizing it was already fixed in the short. Great video btw.
no problem I would have liked to have made more videos on it, but because of logistics, it wasn't possible.
Those carburetors clog all the time. At least it is an easy clean up. I work on a lot of the AWD mowers. Not a big fan.
thank you Small Engine DIY, I appreciate your time.
Those Briggs and Stratton engines are that bad that certain manufacturers in the UK and Europe are dropping Briggs and Stratton from being used on their mowers. Stihl has replaced the majority of the engines on their petrol mowers from Briggs and Stratton to Kohler or chinese manufacturer Loncin. Although like the car industry most manufacturers are looking at going full electric.
thank you for the information Ben Tullett
My friend has the same mower that wouldn’t start because the auto choke wouldn’t close when she finished. I would NOT purchase an AWD mower because the risk of something going wrong would not be worth the reward(unless I was mowing in a foot of snow). Overkill. Thanks HG
you already know the drill with these, high purchase price and high repair costs.
@@stellarproductions8888 Thank you! I will pass that information on to my friend. Good to know.
@@HomeGaragechannel Precisely. The more bells and whistles, the more “cha-Ching.” I guess corporations call it progress. It seems with every advancement, more tools are being taken out of average homeowners hands. However, TH-cam has helped DIYers a ton. Have a great day.
I am not a fan of the Husqvarna AWD mower because of the maze of belt and pulleys under it. They do have good traction when they are working though .
you got that right, first time I saw it , I was amazed by it too.
My husqvarna 125l dosnt like to idle no matter what adjustments, but revs perfectly, would anyone know what is wrong with it
And has new primer bulb, spark plug, and new fuel lines
I need a model and serial number so I can see what your mower and engine looks like thanks.
@@HomeGaragechannel it is a weedeater, and the model is the 125l and the sticker with the serial number is gone
I see, there is an issue with the carb, you can either adjust it, or buy a new carb.
The typical user of a mower like this would leave fuel in the tank over winter without being aware of the potential problems this might cause. Had the manufacturer gone to the trouble/expense of fitting a fuel shut off valve in the fuel line then some of the potential problems with this machine might be avoided.
I completely agree with you.
I routinely add fuel shut-off valves to all my mowers, pressure washers, outboard mowers, etc. to help with "run it til empty after use". Now Amazon sells lots of replacement carb kits that include the shut-off valve, extra fuel line, and line clamps for only a couple bucks more than the plain carb.
It's common for people to overfill the oil. Some engine designs they have it so u can't overfill it. Most don't anymore. Dumb.
A couple engines I have u fill it to brim of the fill hole. Then it's full. Good design. Can't get anymore in or it runs over.
When putting your mower away for the year. Let it run out of gas.
More mowers will be going electric.
But there not cheap. And expensive to replace the battery.
Gas mower can last 30 years with proper maintenance. At least for a town lawn. They should have section how to winterize your mower. Save alot of mowers going into the land fills. The amount of gas u use a year in a push mower is hardly anything. Oil change once every 3 years. For a town lawn.
I see no purpose to have AWD push mower. Just to say u have one I guess. Extra cost and extra weight and one more thing to breakdown eventually.
thank you Matthew Vanderbeek, I intend on staying gasoline for awhile
Briggs and Stratton carburetor...SMH.
Briggs and Stratton went bankrupt during the pandemic and were bought out by some other company, ever since their quality has seemed to go more downhill. Want to know how you can tell a Chinese engine from an American built one? Just look at the side walls of the engines, if they have vertical lines all over the sides it means it’s Chinese.
really? I didn't know that. I'll have to look next time.
Junk I would buy a few goats before purchasing anything with Briggs and Stratton
I would love to get goats, however just make sure, they can't get to your cars, otherwise, they will get on them.
True I love the old IC motors from Briggs they don't make them like that anymore ✌️ from Beautiful East Tennessee
When all will go electric, you’re gonna run out of job. So don’t attract this with your tough…
lol.. I will then start fixing the electric stuff. thanks for your time and the comment.
And the plastic carb is a bad design, there are so many parts that can get britle and break
you got that right.
It's always the same thing
you got it.