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Anybody who has tried and more importantly FAILED to perform even the simplest lawn mower/small engine repairs should come away from Steve's Saloon with a newfound respect for experience and an engineer's mind. I may not successfully complete all of my DYI repairs, but damned if I haven't learned YEARS' of tech from Steve. Let's all buy this guy a beer. Or ten.
I've only seen a few of his tutorials, I really like Dony Boy, but now I have 1 favorites! I'm not a good learner, its hard for me to absorb info, but Steve here is really detailed and I have learned enough to gain confidence in my repairs! Thank you so so so much Steve for sharing ypur valuable knowledge!
@@mongamcdowell2693 - Yes he goes through it all as well as he can. Camera angles and demo's added after filming are great. Well done Steve. Well done mate.
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon - I have just started up a tool sharpening and machine maintenance workshop and you bud are helping greatly. We salute you fine sir for all your efforts. Much love from England.
Tutorial was great however it would have been really great without the obvious display of the giant beer which insinuates alcohol habit that's most likely out of control these sort of influences are very negative and unappreciated
I pretty much had given up on my dead lawn mower not starting after doing some other videos about gas and spark troubleshooting. About to head down to the local hardware store to pick up a ridiculously priced electric mower. I did one more search seeing if it could possibly be anything else and came across this video. The symptoms were spot on and when I took off the valve cover sure enough the exact valve was stuck. Took a bit to unstick it and get it working smoothly and then put it all back together. Next day after a few pulls it started up and ran perfectly to cut my lawn. Thanks Steve for the great video helping me get my mower up and running again. Looks like the electric mower will have to wait a few more seasons.
awesome Steve, retired and got into well dump and yardsale picking, using your vids l have fixed half a dozen free mowers and sold them. 4 of them had this problem. didnt know how to fix till l watched. thanks. love the vids.... the other two they hit a stump and you couldnt pull it to turn over. shaft bend.. couple of whacks with a 10lb hammer and was able to use the pull cord. cleaned card and both fired up on first pull. saw your vids on carb cleaning those plastic carbs. thanks having a blast rescuing mowers and things
I'm a steel mill systems electrician and have had tons of training over the years and I have to say that your instruction videos are some of the best I've encountered. You bring a fresh and practical approach to instruction. My hats off to you brother! I watch lots of your videos and find them absolutely worthwhile.
I agree Steve is a great teacher! How good and enjoyable is a video of someone super knowledgeable, who starts off cracking up a beer! The only problem is I end up getting really thirsty for some odd reason halfway through.
I have been inside that valve cover of a honda engine countless times! So I figured I would comment about this. First, I always take a BernsOmatic propane torch and go around the valve cover and put a little heat around the edge before I start prying on the cover because they don't come off as easy as yours came off unless someone has had it off before. But it has been my experience that you will bend the crap out of it trying to prying it off cold! Honda bond is some of the best sealant i have ever seen used in the mechanical world! That and Permatex ultra black are brutal to remove a sealed pan gasket with it on without applying the heat first. Now, once you get the cover off of a honda there are two things you should look for right away! First thing is whether you have an old style valve cover or a new style cover because it it doesn't have the piece of metal that keeps the timing belt from being able to jump the teeth on the cam gear you could have a engine that has jumped time with the old style valve cover. And next thing you will want to check ( And especially if you're dealing with a horizontal shaft engine like you would find on most power washers is if the exaust rocker arm is cracked! I have seen this happen several times before when it has been ran with a loose adjustment and it starts beating the crap out of it! And it's always the exaust side that this happens to due to the heat that the exaust valve side experiences. 😉
My son ran his 1yr old Honda out of oil, and was broken hearted. We watched your videos and if you could have seen the smile on his face when it fired back up again - you would have been proud! I owe you a beer and I'm buying him some of your merch! Thank you sir!
You are a national treasure Steve. I've been home from work for 2 months now during this CV19 mess. At first I used your videos to get my neighbor's trimmers and mowers running. Her husband passed away a few years ago and everything had been sitting since then. Our deal is I could use all his good stuff on my lawn if I cut her grass too, which I'd have done anyway. It seemed when something would stop running he'd go buy a new one. So the shed had 3 blowers, 2 trimmers, 2 mowers, and an edger all in various states of neglect. I had so much fun cursing, crying, and questioning the educational requirements of modern engineers that I went online and bought 5 mowers, 2 trimmers, and a pressure washer for $100. I've gotten 1 trimmer, 2 mowers, and the pressure washers running. I'm not doing it to profit, although that's fun too, it's more to keep my sanity. Thank you again!
Came across a few of your videos and I will be damned, ASPIRIN BEFORE BRAIN SURGERY. Is the beer considered a tool?? You rock. It has been several years since I but Steve"s video;s remind me of the gratiication the tech gets when he hits the nail perfectly centered. Thaanks and I have subscrived and liked the video. Love the videos regarding carb problems. Thank You for what you do for us DIyers.
He is the gift that keeps giving !! I was surprised to see it was the intake valve, I always thought the exhaust port was 100x more likely to stick. This is why these channels are so great, you learn things.
Not many repair people show these good repair knowledge because they want to earn money. You Steve i think if you have enough money for beer your happy. your reward is from heaven . Rich people dont bother repairing themselves but people like me really appreciate your videos. God bless. Saleem from Australia
Seriously Steve, you have one of the best shows on the internet. I have never been all that great with small engines, but I try. Your show has totally raised my skill level and gives me confidence to fix my own engines.
I've an old friend that has the same exact mower with the exact same problem that I just looked at for his yesterday. I'll definitely try this out! You're the boss of small engine DIY help Mr. Steve! 👍
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon You're the best! That makes my day when someone as you with so many YT subscribers takes the time to personally reply to me. I'm an American, grew up in New Jersey, as an adult moved to Florida for 6 years and now have lived in Mississippi where my wife's from and have lived here with her since the mid 1980's. What I'm driving at is that my step grandmother was from Toronto in one side of my family and an aunt and her 3 children were Canadians. The younger girl used to play goalie for us as teenagers in street hockey games and she was a beautiful blonde. All of them loved Canada and were the best of people "no doubt", like you brother! Thanks again for all!
I am doing as the Technical manager in Kuwait for 20 years. We are the dealers for Husqvarna in Kuwait, and so many machines. I have visited Husqvarna factory too in Sweden.You are doing all exactly how I am doing . Mostly we the carburetor must be cleaned too because deteriorated gasoline. All the best buddy!!
Thanks for making this video!!!! Just had this happen to my daughter’s lawnmower with a 190 on it. I pulled the valve cover and there it was, stuck all the way down. I could not get it to move at all no matter how much carb cleaner it sprayed on it I could not get it free. I took off the valve spring, valve steam seal, and removed the carb and sprayed the valve stem in the port. Finally all at once it popped out and was completely free. I put it all back together and it now runs great!!!
Steve, wow!!! Gotta love a no- cost fix AND easy to do too! At first, I was thinking rings or scored cylinder walls. Yes, checking the valve operation first is KEY!!!!! Way to go, and thanks!!!!! Love your videos and helpful information!!!!!!!
This video is a real good one to know and REMEMBER, Also it is more importantly to note the "45 Colt" beer and if it is a tall can the "45 LONG Colt" also works well from the hip
Haha, I guess my "simpleness" paid off! But in all seriousness, I'm thrilled that my videos were able to assist you. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with!
Thanks for this video. I was working on my wife's niece's nice Honda mower that I determined had no compression. It was about 7 years old, but had sat for about the last three years because they had moved to a new home and had no grass to mow. Once I got the valve cover off, the problem was exactly like your video shows, I squirted some carb cleaner down the valve stem and guide, and wallah, it freed up in a few minutes of working it in and out. I adjusted the valves and put the cover back on and it runs like a champ. Easiest fix for what I thought was going to be a major problem. Thanks again.
I think it's absolutely awesome how you've done this stuff probably hundreds of times and still get excited when you make the repair. I'm a plumber of 25 years now and wish I could get excited after every repair I make like it was the first time again. Hat's off to you Mr Steve, I do know I will be excited when I fix my mower after work today, and I thank you for that sir. Much love and aloha brother. 🤙🏼
I am 68 and having been playing with engines since I was old enough to turn a wrench. I always learn something new from you. My friend and I had a similar problem to this one. It was on a Kawasaki V-twin in an Argo ATV. The intake valves felt like they were welded into the head, and the push rods dropped out. We stuffed nylon rope into the cylinders to keep the valves from dropping into the cylinder, took the valve springs off, worked the valves loose, then used acetone to clean the valve stems. We had a chance encounter with an Argo dealer at a outdoor show. He was familiar with sticking valves on Argos, and he told us how to fix it. We were going to pull the engine out. He saved us a lot of work! Now I see we could have left the valve springs on and simplified the job. Your penetrating oil formula would have worked great. Keep up the excellent work! Thank you Steve!
I had that problem on a liquid cooled Kawasaki 425 John Deere when I used Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer. I had a 5 gallon tank of it. It happened twice on the same tank of gas. So after I fixed the valve the second time, I didn't shut it off until it ran out of gas. Put in a fresh tank of gas with no Sta-Bil never had a problem since and that was over 10 years ago. I don't use Sta-Bil anymore.
youre a life saver. had problems trying to start my lawnmower. Changed the park plug but the problem persisted. Did know what to-do. looked up 'starting problems for lawnmowers' on you tube and found your videos. Didnt know anything about compression. Did exactly what you said and sure enough it was a compression problem......fixed it as instructed by you and now starting beautifully. thanks heaps.....saved me time and money. youre a champ. from Australia.
Excellent video. Well explained. I started fixing mowers etc for my neighbours a few years ago. I have not had a "no compression" situation yet, but thanks to Steve, now I am ready for it. Thanks again!
Was hoping it was a sticking valve and not something worse. Going back to check the video about adjusting valve clearance now! Thanks to both of you for helping all of us!
I'm addicted to your videos Steve. You hit some of the most fundamental topics while keeping each video relatively short. Educational, informative, and humorous. Perfect for all of us at who don't do this for a living. You make it look so easy. Thanks so much for all your experience. Cheers!
Excellent and very useful repair video Steve-O...! I can very easily see a repair shop padding up the repair bill on a job like this one. Thank you for making things simple and clear bud.
I am so glad I found your video's. I had this exact problem, intake valve stuck open causing no compression. I followed your instructions and got it working again. I'm fairly handy with tools but I was surprised how easy this was. I appreciate you pointing out the "gotcha's" like oil coming out after removing the valve cover. You did an extremely good job explaining the repair. Thank you!
Watched your video, went out and removed the valve cover, and behold, my top valve was stuck. Got that guy loose with some Q20 and tapping and pulling. Pushed it in a few times after it started moving freely. Replaced all, turned the blade and it bounced back. Flipped the mower and she started on the first pull. Thank you so much!
i i love your videos im single female who has to try and repair my own mower ,sure wish you had some vids on murry push mowers with ready start engines cant figure mine out ...
Most Murray mowers are powered by Briggs and Stratton or some may be Tecumseh engines. Look at it closely and see what it is. Then, check through Steve's videos to see how to diagnose your problem. Clean oil in the right amount, right SAE weight and never overfilled, fresh gas, a new spark plug properly gapped AND a clean air filter to start with first. Murray/MTD make a majority of mowers that are "branded" as other manufacturers products. download the engine manufacturers PDF for that exact engine. Briggs and Stratton engines have three sets of numbers that identify each particular engine known as the Model, Serial and Code. When ordering parts you must have those three sets of numbers and if you call or go into a local supplier, it's the first thing they will ask you for. Older engines have them stamped on the metal cowl that fits over the engine that the recoil starting winder is contained in, just above where the spark plug is, the spark plug wire coming from the coil emerges from a little bend in that cowl. The cowl is also what directs cooling air down onto the engine block when it's running. The numbers are right there. Wipe off the grime with a rag dampened with some WD40 and you'll see them. Make sure you write them down EXACTLY. Every part designated for those numbers will be the right part for your machine. The newer versions of the 400, 450, 500e series engines have a QR Code and a serial number on a sticker to aid in downloading information and parts from the factory. Hope this helps. Good luck... get some tools and start turning wrenches!
You my Friend are my mower and small engine ENCYCLOPAEDIA you have no idea how many times you have saved me money and temper explosive moments, Cheers Steve in Australia
Wow! This really helped! I was given a brand new 5 year old Troy Bill TB200 that wouldn’t start. Did everything you suggested in your videos and it still didn’t start. Opened the valve cover and one of the rocker arms was very loose. It had good compression so this was a Hail Mary. 10 minutes later it was back together and started on the first pull. Guessing the set screw was loose from factory. I have refurbished about five mowers I found by the curb but this was the hardest. Would never have attempted without this video.
Steve saves the day again .. refuse to scrap my toro .i replaced carb and now the valve job Mann it’s that time crack a cold one salu buddy from San Antonio Tx..
I Junked a few mowers that might have been the same problem. wow really sad i didn't know this and find your channel before now. thanks a million buddy.
Thank you bro. U just saved me $400 bucks for a new mower. I did what u showed.And the valve was stuck. A little elbow grease and finger work, got compression back. Been cranking and running every since😊
hiya, I had a Honda self-propelled mower years ago sold it too a friend , wish I kept it always started on the first pull , it had 3 speeds forward and one reverse , I bought at a yard sell crank rope had wore out ,lol you take care
I'm so glad I found you. You're seriously saving me a fortune in Mechanics fees. £50 per hour labour charges here. I've subscribed because you're a legend. Thank you sir.
Thank you. This guided me to the exact same problem on my Husqvarna mower with Honda engine. Intake valve actually stuck open while the engine was running. I was stumped at first.
Really appreciate your instruction videos! So neat to fix the lawnmower that did not have compression. Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge in teaching how to fix lawnmower etc ! Continued success!
I really appreciate how this guy isn't a pervert like a lot of other mechanics. Stuff like that makes me wildly uncomfortable so I appreciate this guy's passion, decency, and efficiency. You don't have to sit through a 10 minute symptom checklist and sob story (although I'm guilty of that myself). This guy and Home Garage are my #1 go-to small engine channels for entertainment and information. If I have time to spare I'll go to Bruce's shop because he gives a lot of details and is generally a good channel too!
Steve, I totally love your posts. YOU are such a blessing in how you pass on your knowledge of small engine, chainsaw, mower etc maintenance and performance. Also, I had to laugh a good one on your Colt 45. Years ago, that was brewed about 2 minutes away from where I currently live here in Halethorpe, Maryland USA
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon YOU are quite welcome, Steve. My first experience with youtube was from a person like you when I wanted to learn about lawn mower carbs. I now have learned many things from electronics and tube amp tech, to chainsaws and all manner of automotive diagnosis because of good people like yourself.
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Steve's Small Engine Saloon In respect to Chainsaws, I truly absorbed all types of info such as how they are designed to run right, how various factors such as fuel system issues can cause runability problems, or how air leaks and bad seals can spell disaster for the vital engine parts. Learning how to check the various components to ensure optimal performance and to set saws up properly is INVALUABLE. Your basic tech and descriptions of how to diagnose and set up saws is top notch. Thanks
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon PS. I went from my first chainsaw repair, Poor Running Stihl 026. Having diagnosed and fixed fuel related ( ethanol crap) gooey fuel and impulse lines, fuel filter, carb fixes on my Stihl 026, to now doing total rebuilds of a pair of Stihl 1111- 051 and 075. Before I am done, total overhauls New Top Ends., down to splitting cases and replacing crank bearings, seals, ensuring oiler parts are properly functioning, carb and ignition, exhaust repairs, new flywheels, handles, throttle controls. Final step to be air n vac leak checks. I should definitely learn a lot and have some bad to the bone saws when done.
Great video. I've seen a lot of engines sit for a season or two and act like this. Good place to start by looking at the valves instead of trashing the mower. Cheers
You are amazing Steve. I have a lawn mower that's not working and i have no idea why. it feels like a quest now to try all of your suggestions on your videos one by one to see if i can bring it back to life. wish me luck!
Hi i have a honda lawnmower, i was cutting with it and there was a bang and a frame come out of the exhaust, and it died, and i tried to start it again and it was very smokey and now it won't start, dose anyone know what's it could be, i want to try fix it
Today I found a leaf blower in the trash and thanks to you for sharing solutions. I found the problem ! Now is running like champ my blower at $0.00 cost I appreciate big thanks sr !
My good old Honda from 2005 had exactly the same problem. It just don't started. I checked "everything" with bad results. Then I found your excellent video, and guess what, exactly same valve was sticked. Lot of Würth Rost off oil on it, then it moved smoothly again. 15 more years with my Honda I think!😎 Thank you very much for the video, keep up the good work! Greetings from Finland!
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For more videos like this, check out:
👉Straighten A Bent Lawn Mower Crankshaft With A Pipe ➜ th-cam.com/video/w2Ro9GmEyOE/w-d-xo.html
👉Fastest Way To Tell If The Crankshaft Is Bent On A Mower ➜ th-cam.com/video/3up57DHiCqs/w-d-xo.html
👉Here's Why Your Lawn Mower Is Leaking Gas - Honda Style ➜ th-cam.com/video/tp67AzWNbI4/w-d-xo.html
👉How To Adjust the RPM Speed on a Lawn Mower ➜ th-cam.com/video/7YrA3QEIFnE/w-d-xo.html
For more videos like this, check out:
👉Straighten A Bent Lawn Mower Crankshaft With A Pipe ➜ th-cam.com/video/w2Ro9GmEyOE/w-d-xo.html
👉Fastest Way To Tell If The Crankshaft Is Bent On A Mower ➜ th-cam.com/video/3up57DHiCqs/w-d-xo.html
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👉How To Adjust the RPM Speed on a Lawn Mower ➜ th-cam.com/video/7YrA3QEIFnE/w-d-xo.html
Didn't see the link for the homemade cleaning lubricating fluid....
Hey Steve i got a yradworks 172cc runs an dies right away any video on that its an auto choke im new to them
In the video you said you would put the recipe for your brother.s cleaning concoction in the show notes, it’s missing.
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Anybody who has tried and more importantly FAILED to perform even the simplest lawn mower/small engine repairs should come away from Steve's Saloon with a newfound respect for experience and an engineer's mind. I may not successfully complete all of my DYI repairs, but damned if I haven't learned YEARS' of tech from Steve. Let's all buy this guy a beer. Or ten.
Wow! Thank You...
I've only seen a few of his tutorials, I really like Dony Boy, but now I have 1 favorites! I'm not a good learner, its hard for me to absorb info, but Steve here is really detailed and I have learned enough to gain confidence in my repairs! Thank you so so so much Steve for sharing ypur valuable knowledge!
@@mongamcdowell2693 - Yes he goes through it all as well as he can. Camera angles and demo's added after filming are great. Well done Steve. Well done mate.
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon - I have just started up a tool sharpening and machine maintenance workshop and you bud are helping greatly. We salute you fine sir for all your efforts. Much love from England.
Tutorial was great however it would have been really great without the obvious display of the giant beer which insinuates alcohol habit that's most likely out of control these sort of influences are very negative and unappreciated
I pretty much had given up on my dead lawn mower not starting after doing some other videos about gas and spark troubleshooting. About to head down to the local hardware store to pick up a ridiculously priced electric mower. I did one more search seeing if it could possibly be anything else and came across this video. The symptoms were spot on and when I took off the valve cover sure enough the exact valve was stuck. Took a bit to unstick it and get it working smoothly and then put it all back together. Next day after a few pulls it started up and ran perfectly to cut my lawn. Thanks Steve for the great video helping me get my mower up and running again. Looks like the electric mower will have to wait a few more seasons.
awesome Steve, retired and got into well dump and yardsale picking, using your vids l have fixed half a dozen free mowers and sold them. 4 of them had this problem. didnt know how to fix till l watched. thanks. love the vids.... the other two they hit a stump and you couldnt pull it to turn over. shaft bend.. couple of whacks with a 10lb hammer and was able to use the pull cord. cleaned card and both fired up on first pull. saw your vids on carb cleaning those plastic carbs. thanks having a blast rescuing mowers and things
Steve has saved me so much money over the years , I cashed it in and bought a Steve's Small Engine Saloon sweatshirt !
Right on Joe! Thank You...
I'm a steel mill systems electrician and have had tons of training over the years and I have to say that your instruction videos are some of the best I've encountered. You bring a fresh and practical approach to instruction. My hats off to you brother! I watch lots of your videos and find them absolutely worthwhile.
Wow, thanks!
I agree Steve is a great teacher! How good and enjoyable is a video of someone super knowledgeable, who starts off cracking up a beer! The only problem is I end up getting really thirsty for some odd reason halfway through.
I was able to free up the exhaust valve on a Briggs 250cc snowblower engine today by using a similar technique. Thanks again!
2024 here and out of all the different channels I see fix lawnmower this channel is better by far
Thank You...
three years later and this video is still an amazing help, thanks Steve for everything learning loads.
You're Welcome...
I have been inside that valve cover of a honda engine countless times! So I figured I would comment about this. First, I always take a BernsOmatic propane torch and go around the valve cover and put a little heat around the edge before I start prying on the cover because they don't come off as easy as yours came off unless someone has had it off before. But it has been my experience that you will bend the crap out of it trying to prying it off cold! Honda bond is some of the best sealant i have ever seen used in the mechanical world! That and Permatex ultra black are brutal to remove a sealed pan gasket with it on without applying the heat first. Now, once you get the cover off of a honda there are two things you should look for right away! First thing is whether you have an old style valve cover or a new style cover because it it doesn't have the piece of metal that keeps the timing belt from being able to jump the teeth on the cam gear you could have a engine that has jumped time with the old style valve cover. And next thing you will want to check ( And especially if you're dealing with a horizontal shaft engine like you would find on most power washers is if the exaust rocker arm is cracked! I have seen this happen several times before when it has been ran with a loose adjustment and it starts beating the crap out of it! And it's always the exaust side that this happens to due to the heat that the exaust valve side experiences. 😉
Makes me want to drive around and look for lawnmowers 😎
Go for it!
Thanks for covering the "no compression" problem. Awesome Steve!
Glad to help!
Steve rocks it again, lots of people would say your rings were worn out.
Thank You...
You are an excellent teacher. I've learned so much watching your videos. It is easy to understand what you are teaching..
Wow, thank you!
My son ran his 1yr old Honda out of oil, and was broken hearted. We watched your videos and if you could have seen the smile on his face when it fired back up again - you would have been proud!
I owe you a beer and I'm buying him some of your merch!
Thank you sir!
WOW! That is Awesome! Thank You...
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon You bet - just made a donation on your website :)
Never too old to learn new and simple ways to make repairs and save money. THANK YOU STEVE!
You're Welcome...
You are a national treasure Steve. I've been home from work for 2 months now during this CV19 mess. At first I used your videos to get my neighbor's trimmers and mowers running. Her husband passed away a few years ago and everything had been sitting since then. Our deal is I could use all his good stuff on my lawn if I cut her grass too, which I'd have done anyway. It seemed when something would stop running he'd go buy a new one. So the shed had 3 blowers, 2 trimmers, 2 mowers, and an edger all in various states of neglect.
I had so much fun cursing, crying, and questioning the educational requirements of modern engineers that I went online and bought 5 mowers, 2 trimmers, and a pressure washer for $100. I've gotten 1 trimmer, 2 mowers, and the pressure washers running. I'm not doing it to profit, although that's fun too, it's more to keep my sanity. Thank you again!
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
I knew a fair amount about small engines before watching your videos, but you have taught me a ton of awesome stuff. Thank you.
You're Welcome...
Amazing. I really enjoy your personality and you do a great job on explaining and videoing. God Bless.
Thank You...
Came across a few of your videos and I will be damned, ASPIRIN BEFORE BRAIN SURGERY. Is the beer considered a tool?? You rock. It has been several years since I but Steve"s video;s remind me of the gratiication the tech gets when he hits the nail perfectly centered. Thaanks and I have subscrived and liked the video. Love the videos regarding carb problems. Thank You for what you do for us DIyers.
He is the gift that keeps giving !! I was surprised to see it was the intake valve, I always thought the exhaust port was 100x more likely to stick. This is why these channels are so great, you learn things.
Thank You...
Best small engine repair channel on TH-cam. There are a lot of close calls for second place, but you definitely have first place. Great stuff
Wow, thanks!
Not many repair people show these good repair knowledge because they want to earn money. You Steve i think if you have enough money for beer your happy. your reward is from heaven . Rich people dont bother repairing themselves but people like me really appreciate your videos. God bless. Saleem from Australia
Thank You...
Deserves a case of 12 cold beers..what smart mechanics..you are just genuine..thanks Steve cheers...
You rock!
If I ever have a problem with my mower I always look at your videos for remedies. thank you Steve have a great day!
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
Every day i learn something new.. thanks
My pleasure
Seriously Steve, you have one of the best shows on the internet. I have never been all that great with small engines, but I try. Your show has totally raised my skill level and gives me confidence to fix my own engines.
Right on Buddy...
Your video saved me from giving up on my mower thank you very much
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Awesome. You are the small engine master.
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Love your videos Steve I look forward to watching you do many more ❤mate
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I've an old friend that has the same exact mower with the exact same problem that I just looked at for his yesterday.
I'll definitely try this out!
You're the boss of small engine DIY help Mr. Steve! 👍
Right on Jack!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon You're the best! That makes my day when someone as you with so many YT subscribers takes the time to personally reply to me.
I'm an American, grew up in New Jersey, as an adult moved to Florida for 6 years and now have lived in Mississippi where my wife's from and have lived here with her since the mid 1980's.
What I'm driving at is that my step grandmother was from Toronto in one side of my family and an aunt and her 3 children were Canadians. The younger girl used to play goalie for us as teenagers in street hockey games and she was a beautiful blonde.
All of them loved Canada and were the best of people "no doubt", like you brother!
Thanks again for all!
I am doing as the Technical manager in Kuwait for 20 years. We are the dealers for Husqvarna in Kuwait, and so many machines. I have visited Husqvarna factory too in Sweden.You are doing all exactly how I am doing . Mostly we the carburetor must be cleaned too because deteriorated gasoline.
All the best buddy!!
I wonder how many shops would have said... You need a "valve job"
Steve is awesome!!
Nice simple trick, very well explained 👍👍
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Thanks for making this video!!!! Just had this happen to my daughter’s lawnmower with a 190 on it. I pulled the valve cover and there it was, stuck all the way down. I could not get it to move at all no matter how much carb cleaner it sprayed on it I could not get it free. I took off the valve spring, valve steam seal, and removed the carb and sprayed the valve stem in the port. Finally all at once it popped out and was completely free. I put it all back together and it now runs great!!!
Awesome!
It's amazing to me how such a tiny bit of effort can fix such a bad problem as no compression on a mower. As always thanks for sharing Steve
Who knew that a little compression could save the day? It's like giving your mower CPR!
You know your beans when it comes to lawn, garden and tractor equiptment. Good video as always.
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I just found your videos searching for DIY lawnmower fixes. They are a great resource
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Steve, wow!!!
Gotta love a no- cost fix AND easy to do too!
At first, I was thinking rings or scored cylinder walls.
Yes, checking the valve operation first is KEY!!!!!
Way to go, and thanks!!!!!
Love your videos and helpful information!!!!!!!
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This video is a real good one to know and REMEMBER, Also it is more importantly to note the "45 Colt" beer and if it is a tall can the "45 LONG Colt" also works well from the hip
Steve. You are a life saver, and you described the compression issue simply and to the point. Thank you. Ray
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Steve, your videos are unmatched by anyone, your simpleness and amazing information helped me take a carb apart all by myself, thanks you so much!
Haha, I guess my "simpleness" paid off! But in all seriousness, I'm thrilled that my videos were able to assist you. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with!
Thanks for this video. I was working on my wife's niece's nice Honda mower that I determined had no compression. It was about 7 years old, but had sat for about the last three years because they had moved to a new home and had no grass to mow. Once I got the valve cover off, the problem was exactly like your video shows, I squirted some carb cleaner down the valve stem and guide, and wallah, it freed up in a few minutes of working it in and out. I adjusted the valves and put the cover back on and it runs like a champ. Easiest fix for what I thought was going to be a major problem. Thanks again.
Just imagine all the mowers that have been junked becauer of this easy fix? Man,I love these videos!
Right on Ryan!
I think it's absolutely awesome how you've done this stuff probably hundreds of times and still get excited when you make the repair. I'm a plumber of 25 years now and wish I could get excited after every repair I make like it was the first time again. Hat's off to you Mr Steve, I do know I will be excited when I fix my mower after work today, and I thank you for that sir. Much love and aloha brother. 🤙🏼
Right on Stevo! Mahalo...
Great job explaining the no compression issue. Excellent presentation. Thanks...
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I am 68 and having been playing with engines since I was old enough to turn a wrench. I always learn something new from you. My friend and I had a similar problem to this one. It was on a Kawasaki V-twin in an Argo ATV. The intake valves felt like they were welded into the head, and the push rods dropped out. We stuffed nylon rope into the cylinders to keep the valves from dropping into the cylinder, took the valve springs off, worked the valves loose, then used acetone to clean the valve stems. We had a chance encounter with an Argo dealer at a outdoor show. He was familiar with sticking valves on Argos, and he told us how to fix it. We were going to pull the engine out. He saved us a lot of work! Now I see we could have left the valve springs on and simplified the job. Your penetrating oil formula would have worked great. Keep up the excellent work! Thank you Steve!
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I had that problem on a liquid cooled Kawasaki 425 John Deere when I used Sta-Bil fuel stabilizer. I had a 5 gallon tank of it. It happened twice on the same tank of gas. So after I fixed the valve the second time, I didn't shut it off until it ran out of gas. Put in a fresh tank of gas with no Sta-Bil never had a problem since and that was over 10 years ago. I don't use Sta-Bil anymore.
youre a life saver. had problems trying to start my lawnmower. Changed the park plug but the problem persisted. Did know what to-do. looked up 'starting problems for lawnmowers' on you tube and found your videos. Didnt know anything about compression. Did exactly what you said and sure enough it was a compression problem......fixed it as instructed by you and now starting beautifully. thanks heaps.....saved me time and money. youre a champ. from Australia.
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Very easy fix. One pull was all it took to start. That was AWESOME!!
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Steve, you just saved me at least $95! So many other videos I've found only discuss carburetor issues - but nothing beyond that. Thank you!
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Excellent video. Well explained. I started fixing mowers etc for my neighbours a few years ago. I have not had a "no compression" situation yet, but thanks to Steve, now I am ready for it. Thanks again!
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Your stuff is great. You've been added to my list of self teaching TH-cam professors. Be safe and be well Steve.
Wow, thanks
Was hoping it was a sticking valve and not something worse. Going back to check the video about adjusting valve clearance now! Thanks to both of you for helping all of us!
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You are a pleasure to follow for us less mechanically inclined.
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I'm addicted to your videos Steve. You hit some of the most fundamental topics while keeping each video relatively short. Educational, informative, and humorous. Perfect for all of us at who don't do this for a living. You make it look so easy. Thanks so much for all your experience. Cheers!
Great to hear!
I knew nothing about compression Steve so this helps a lot. Thanks for another great video. Your one of the best and very thorough.
Awesome, thank you!
S tarting that mower with no compression was so remarkable. You’re the best without a doubt.
u can't start a engine with no compression
Had this exact problem with my Honda mower. This video saved me. Thanks!!
Great to hear!
Excellent and very useful repair video Steve-O...! I can very easily see a repair shop padding up the repair bill on a job like this one. Thank you for making things simple and clear bud.
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Audience, Steve that's why I subscribed, because I love your class lessons on small engines...
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I am so glad I found your video's. I had this exact problem, intake valve stuck open causing no compression. I followed your instructions and got it working again. I'm fairly handy with tools but I was surprised how easy this was. I appreciate you pointing out the "gotcha's" like oil coming out after removing the valve cover. You did an extremely good job explaining the repair. Thank you!
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Watched your video, went out and removed the valve cover, and behold, my top valve was stuck. Got that guy loose with some Q20 and tapping and pulling. Pushed it in a few times after it started moving freely. Replaced all, turned the blade and it bounced back. Flipped the mower and she started on the first pull. Thank you so much!
Nice work!
i i love your videos im single female who has to try and repair my own mower ,sure wish you had some vids on murry push mowers with ready start engines cant figure mine out ...
Most Murray mowers are powered by Briggs and Stratton or some may be Tecumseh engines. Look at it closely and see what it is. Then, check through Steve's videos to see how to diagnose your problem. Clean oil in the right amount, right SAE weight and never overfilled, fresh gas, a new spark plug properly gapped AND a clean air filter to start with first. Murray/MTD make a majority of mowers that are "branded" as other manufacturers products. download the engine manufacturers PDF for that exact engine. Briggs and Stratton engines have three sets of numbers that identify each particular engine known as the Model, Serial and Code. When ordering parts you must have those three sets of numbers and if you call or go into a local supplier, it's the first thing they will ask you for. Older engines have them stamped on the metal cowl that fits over the engine that the recoil starting winder is contained in, just above where the spark plug is, the spark plug wire coming from the coil emerges from a little bend in that cowl. The cowl is also what directs cooling air down onto the engine block when it's running. The numbers are right there. Wipe off the grime with a rag dampened with some WD40 and you'll see them. Make sure you write them down EXACTLY. Every part designated for those numbers will be the right part for your machine. The newer versions of the 400, 450, 500e series engines have a QR Code and a serial number on a sticker to aid in downloading information and parts from the factory. Hope this helps. Good luck... get some tools and start turning wrenches!
You my Friend are my mower and small engine ENCYCLOPAEDIA you have no idea how many times you have saved me money and temper explosive moments, Cheers Steve in Australia
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Your a rock star Steve ! That was freaking most impressive Sr.!!! KW.
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Wow! This really helped! I was given a brand new 5 year old Troy Bill TB200 that wouldn’t start. Did everything you suggested in your videos and it still didn’t start. Opened the valve cover and one of the rocker arms was very loose. It had good compression so this was a Hail Mary. 10 minutes later it was back together and started on the first pull. Guessing the set screw was loose from factory. I have refurbished about five mowers I found by the curb but this was the hardest. Would never have attempted without this video.
Right on Joey!
Great video Steve thanks for sharing your knowledge with us you save us a lot of money .
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Steve saves the day again .. refuse to scrap my toro .i replaced carb and now the valve job Mann it’s that time crack a cold one salu buddy from San Antonio Tx..
That was outstanding Steve. You are the man. If it wasn't the stuck valve what else could it have been?
You're a magician, Steve - and you make any video, about anything, entertaining. Big thumbs up!
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Your acetone ATF solution was the first thing that came to mind. That's great stuff
I couldn't find the recipe for that acetone and atf. What is the mix ratio?
50/50
@@jefferyhopcus8300 Thanks ole buddy!
I Junked a few mowers that might have been the same problem. wow really sad i didn't know this and find your channel before now. thanks a million buddy.
Steve's serious today. He didn't mention how much beer he would drink while fixing the mower.
Sam Ash I don’t blame him, Colt 45 is awful.
jim s my thoughts exactly 🙂
That’s because he’s not drinking beer. Colt 45 is a malt liquor
Steve could have fixed this one drinking milk!
Because that part is not necessary.
Thank you bro. U just saved me $400 bucks for a new mower. I did what u showed.And the valve was stuck. A little elbow grease and finger work, got compression back. Been cranking and running every since😊
Nice work!
Thank you Steve for your videos you're teaching me so much I really appreciate it
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Gave up on a mower recently , going to give this a try .
Good luck!
hiya, I had a Honda self-propelled mower years ago sold it too a friend , wish I kept it always started on the first pull , it had 3 speeds forward and one reverse , I bought at a yard sell crank rope had wore out ,lol you take care
I'm so glad I found you. You're seriously saving me a fortune in Mechanics fees. £50 per hour labour charges here. I've subscribed because you're a legend. Thank you sir.
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Very cool video Steve! You can't beat a fix like that! You need to give that ultimate penetrating oil a name. Maybe something honoring Mike.
"Mike's Special Sauce"
@@michaelremski8295 M.U.P. oil
(Mike's ultimate penetrating oil)
The (Mike-anator penetrating oil )
Thank you. This guided me to the exact same problem on my Husqvarna mower with Honda engine. Intake valve actually stuck open while the engine was running. I was stumped at first.
Very cool Steve.. and your brothers stuff works great!!!
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Thank you, Steve. For your awesome video with the detail and you speak slowly. You are an amazing teacher.
I appreciate that!
We need a Steve's Small Engine Saloon calendar. Each month could picture a different lawnmower.
Really appreciate your instruction videos! So neat to fix the lawnmower that did not have compression. Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge in teaching how to fix lawnmower etc ! Continued success!
I really appreciate how this guy isn't a pervert like a lot of other mechanics. Stuff like that makes me wildly uncomfortable so I appreciate this guy's passion, decency, and efficiency. You don't have to sit through a 10 minute symptom checklist and sob story (although I'm guilty of that myself). This guy and Home Garage are my #1 go-to small engine channels for entertainment and information. If I have time to spare I'll go to Bruce's shop because he gives a lot of details and is generally a good channel too!
It's' good to see a well organized shop. A lot of videos show shops with stuff all over the place.
So true!
Looks good Steve. How bout a Pabst one day for a guy that used to drink. Lol
Steve, I totally love your posts. YOU are such a blessing in how you pass on your knowledge of small engine, chainsaw, mower etc maintenance and performance. Also, I had to laugh a good one on your Colt 45. Years ago, that was brewed about 2 minutes away from where I currently live here in Halethorpe, Maryland USA
Wow, thank you!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon YOU are quite welcome, Steve. My first experience with youtube was from a person like you when I wanted to learn about lawn mower carbs. I now have learned many things from electronics and tube amp tech, to chainsaws and all manner of automotive diagnosis because of good people like yourself.
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Steve's Small Engine Saloon In respect to Chainsaws, I truly absorbed all types of info such as how they are designed to run right, how various factors such as fuel system issues can cause runability problems, or how air leaks and bad seals can spell disaster for the vital engine parts. Learning how to check the various components to ensure optimal performance and to set saws up properly is INVALUABLE. Your basic tech and descriptions of how to diagnose and set up saws is top notch. Thanks
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon PS. I went from my first chainsaw repair, Poor Running Stihl 026. Having diagnosed and fixed fuel related ( ethanol crap) gooey fuel and impulse lines, fuel filter, carb fixes on my Stihl 026, to now doing total rebuilds of a pair of Stihl 1111- 051 and 075. Before I am done, total overhauls New Top Ends., down to splitting cases and replacing crank bearings, seals, ensuring oiler parts are properly functioning, carb and ignition, exhaust repairs, new flywheels, handles, throttle controls. Final step to be air n vac leak checks. I should definitely learn a lot and have some bad to the bone saws when done.
Now they totally redid the brewery place and it is now brewing Guinness Blonde and they do tours etc
Hi Steve, SAE 30 is recommended for my B&S Is 5W-30 okay to use? Thank you
Ur a professional teacher love watching ur video's learning a lot keep amazing video's coming.
Thank you, I will
Great video. I've seen a lot of engines sit for a season or two and act like this. Good place to start by looking at the valves instead of trashing the mower. Cheers
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You are amazing Steve. I have a lawn mower that's not working and i have no idea why. it feels like a quest now to try all of your suggestions on your videos one by one to see if i can bring it back to life. wish me luck!
Go for it!
Hi i have a honda lawnmower, i was cutting with it and there was a bang and a frame come out of the exhaust, and it died, and i tried to start it again and it was very smokey and now it won't start, dose anyone know what's it could be, i want to try fix it
Honda Bond is the real deal! I have never had anything leak whenever I have used it.
Am I the only one who thought he was going to clean that rocker arm with beer 🍺? Lol
Oh hell No, that would be a sin to waste beer like that. lol
yeah, I believe that you are the only one! LOL 😁
Today I found a leaf blower in the trash and thanks to you for sharing solutions. I found the problem ! Now is running like champ my blower at $0.00 cost I appreciate big thanks sr !
Great job!
Gotta love Honda small engines, less trouble than any other manufacturer
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At 4.00 I thought you were going to reach for your beer not get the vehicle stand. Love your work. Aussie Jeff
Jeff Moore bingo! Tall boys
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AWESOME upload Steve! Thumbs up from me as usual... Stay safe... Rico
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My good old Honda from 2005 had exactly the same problem. It just don't started. I checked "everything" with bad results. Then I found your excellent video, and guess what, exactly same valve was sticked. Lot of Würth Rost off oil on it, then it moved smoothly again. 15 more years with my Honda I think!😎
Thank you very much for the video, keep up the good work!
Greetings from Finland!
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Where is my beer commercial AT THE BEGINNING!!! Is this really Steve's Small Engine SALOON??? C'mon man!!! By the way ... great video!