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This guys a genius. Bought the drills, took less then tens mins to correct the issue. My mowers been into three reputable dealers to try and solve this surging issue and they’ve never solved it. 👍👍👍👍
I must say thanks for your great channel. I had the same issue on my Hayter 3. After watching what you did I took off the bowl jet, cleaned it and it's running like a dream.
im here two years after you posted this. bought my first qualcast 35s (do-er uppa) on the weekend. did this and WOW! happy days!. never even looked at an engine before but having watched some of your other videos i can see i will be addicted to this stuff !! cheers pal. new sub! now to replace the bottom blade and sharpen the cylinder!! onwards and upwards!
Great tip - Thanks. The grass couldn’t wait for the fine drill bit set to arrive once ordered. So I went to the hardware store to buy a new bowl nut and seal. Surging is gone and the engine runs like a top. Appreciate the knowledge you are passing on with your channel.
Thanks, Mick, that is what I am started doing but have not yet finished. I saw Taryl do it and now that I have seen you do it, I will go ahead and use the wire gauge drill bits on it until I get it resurfaced.
Just to say thank you for this. Ive got a very new hawksmoor bell & stratton. Put it away for winter, got it out last week and was doing this. Simple clean of the carb and the fix in your video did the trick. Just to say thank you for sharing 😊
(from USA) Hey, I appreciate your patience and clear discussion and speech. I usually have trouble with accents especially British. I usually just replace the carb and throw the dirty one in the trash.
As always good advice. 👍 My Qualcast Suffolk Punch mower had the same hunting/rough idle problem and has the brass bowl bolt jet, but I identified a slightly different fix that may also be worth checking before reaching for the finger drill. Mine has the through hole near the head of the brass bowl bolt as shown in the video, however when I examined the nut with my magnifying glass I found another absolutely tiny hole right near the very end of the threads. It was blocked. I gave it a poke with my smallest gas jet cleaner file (which only just went in) and it cleared the blockage and completely cured the hunting problem. This extra hole was so small I could barely see it without magnification.
@@benc2722 Tecumseh engine and Tecumseh Carb. I had to clean the holes out in the brass bowl bolt and the main jet this week as over the winter the fuel had slightly jellified and it has been cutting out on me. I paid special attention to the super small hole at the end of the brass bolt threads as well as the main through hole near the brass bolt head. I also gave the main jet a clean with the gas jet cleaner. All is now well again. 👍
Thanks for posting! Thought I'd give one last go at fixing my old Honda. The equivalent 'nut' appeared to be inside once I'd removed the bowl, holding in place the main nozzle. Anyway, gave it a really good clean out with micro drills and widened it a little. Running a dream now and hope to get another few years out of it. Thanks again!
Genius fix. I got the finger drills for less than $3.00. Care is needed but the reaming and cleaning took about three minutes. I'm supposing that the procedure slightly enriches the air-fuel mix.
Thanks Mick good tip for Fix. Mine also had a break in the sheath on the push pull cable to the safety handle you hold in at the grip. Bit of slack in the cable so the mower would not start sometimes or die suddenly as if you let go the safety handle.
Thanks for the video, it was in fact the bowl nut causing the problem. However, for lack of having a thumb drill handy, I just blew it out with a compressor, did the trick perfectly.
WOW! That hole is small inside there, I didn't think there was a hole at first. I finally found the right bit that went threw, then one size up. You're right, mine was an aftermarket carb bolt. It took some time to go threw. Thanks Mick!!!
I bought a set of jet cleaning wires off Amazon. I believe they are a less aggressive solution than these drill bits. I pulled the carb off, ran two different sized wires through the orifice, and BOOM...Fixed!!
Hey mick.... Trick to getting that bowl nut on... Put fiberglass or even some paper towl inside the socket so it holds the nut up but dosent sink down into the socket... Also can try " flushing the carb by taking off air cleaner and run high rpm and covering the intake hole at intervials " sucks the gas right thru...
I have just followed your advice to the letter Mick using a set of thumb drills bought for a few quid. Sorted out the hunting on a B&S Quantum powered Hayter immediately. Brilliant mate. Thanks!
I use a product on all my garden tools called FTC decarboniser. It's made by a company in Australia called Cost Effective maintanance. you just add a small amount of liquid to your fuel each tank and it will keep your fuel system as clean as new.
Cut your fuel line and install one of Briggs small doughnut shaped fuel filters. It will stop small garbage that plugs your carb from happening hence the surging sound or not running. Change the filter each season.
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Well stone me it worked Mick! I followed your instructions exactly. I was a bit dubious about drilling out the hole at first but the orange drill worked perfectly and just needed a little persuasion. So pleased all is well. I won't relate my catastrophe with the fuel and float but that's another story and nothing to do with your solution. Thanks again!! 😀😀😀😀😀😀
Thank you Mick, for the quick response and the sound advice. I've ordered the thumb drill bits and look forward to actually fixing this issue, without reaching too deep into the pockets!!! I'll update in a few days when the bits arrive!
Great video, my briggs 190cc has not been smooth running since new, after watching this video , i had a look at the jet and was all clear so I used a 0.8 mig welding wire and twist it until it went through the soft brass hole and now it has smooth idle and top revs also smooth
The same technique works with some bathroom shower heads. I drilled out the center orafice . That converted a water saver saver into a power spray head. One drill bit size at a time till the spray gets strong. I looked at various style shower heads. The cheap ones worked best for me.
A lot of surging issues are caused by a lean fuel mix, keep in mind your fix, in effect, richened the mixture, there could be an air leak in the fuel/air mix downstream of the carb causing the lean mixture problem! Check the two tiny bolts on the intake tube are tight and there's no air getting past the associated gasket between that and the cylinder head and the "O" ring at the carb end, a quick spray whith carb cleaner while the engine is running will highlight any air leaks ie, the surge will stop or the revs will rise.
Today's ethanol gas is absolute garbage it gums up the carburetors pretty bad I've had multiple lawn mowers that had surging problems I dump acetone in the fuel and just run it eventually it cleans itself out and runs smoothly I've been doing this for over 10 years now it fixes the problem every time I have not Toro carburetor apart yet so far I've been lucky I guess but the acetone breaks down the deposits that are plugging those little portholes
I took a small engine repair class many years ago and the instructor told us to always run the carb dry after each use and to use premium fuel to avoid carbon deposits. Now, I have over 30 years on my B&S Quantum mower without any problems. Just change the oil and replace the spark plug (oh, I just replaced the fuel line out of preventive maintenance). Can’t buy non-ethanol gas in the states anymore.
Acetone is a great way to destroy any rubber or plastic parts in the fuel system. Not that I don't like acetone and laquer thinner, just exercise caution in using them around sensitive parts.
Cleaned the carb on a Quantum at the weekend. Just sprayed it through with carb spray. It helped it but didn’t cure it. I ordered a set of your drill bits after watching your video 😂😂👍👍
Ok cool.. it should be the orange one but check before you drill.. and remember take your time.. don't snap it off.. let the drill do the work.. let me know how it goes.. good luck
@@themowerman Actually you can get a carb like this for less than $10 US from Temu. I've used several of the China carbs with great results. Have you tried them?
I'll have to try this in the spring. My mower started surging even after I took the whole carb apart and hosed it with carb cleaner. That's fixed the problem in the past but it didn't last time and I couldn't figure out why.
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Great video Mick!I have that type of engine on a rotorvator, with the same problem.I stripped the carb right down and cleaned everything but didn't realise how important that bowl jet was,so I'll go back and give it a go. Only other thing I could think of was adjustment of the governor.Many thanks.👍
Thanks Mick. I have a log splitter with a Briggs and Stratton engine that used to run perfectly until I left fuel in it for too many months. I cleaned the carb meticulously using carb cleaner. Engine starts but it hunts at fast speed and sometimes just stops. The jet is a little different but it has a hole. I will try your the fine drills you recommend and see if it works. Very frustrating!
Great video Mic. I am looking forward to you fixing the mower as mine is still in bit from last year!!! Could I ask for a rebuild video on it. I have replacements for everything and just need a guide. Love the channel.
Exactly the same technique as endodontics ( root canal treatment ). Dentists now throw out their nickel titanium super flexible hand files after every use.... they are tapered tho, but cut off the taper and you have a set for free ( if you know a friendly dentist!! ) You can also get really thin welding rod cleaners that are not tapered that are also used for adjusting and filing guitar nut slots
Nice video. I allay wondered how to fix that surging issue. I just checked my carb nut and the hole ended being 0.6 mm. I think the micro bit you used was 0.8 mm. Have you seen them use different sized holes in the nuts for different machines? My mower had a Briggs & Stratton engine.
Hi mick, Im just trying to learn this small engine repairs, your videos are a great help to me as im trying to look after a bowling club's mower, not been into a carb yet, just a quick question? What would happen if the holewas made a size bigger, thanks
Hi Mick. Thank you for this one. I had a late 2016 quantum powered Viking in for poor running. Obviously carb. Stripped and cleaned manually. Not much better. Stripped again. Gave it an hour in the ultrasonic cleaner and manually cleaned it again with carb cleaner compressed air, jet files etc. Still not much better, until it warmed up. Tried your fix. Just using jet files to remove some material. Now perfect. Never known a quantum do that. Just wondering if late models have finer main jet for emission requirements? Only thing I can think of? Cheers David.
Hi Mick great videos and really informative.Would you know best place to order online the half inch brass nut jet as i find really hard to find online.I not sure im asking for correct item or what but any help would be much appreciated ,many thanks Ian.
Clearing the jets solves a lot of issues. Gotta remember that a lot of people watching aren't terribly inclined to try to figure things like that out themselves and this will fix a lot of them. This time of year a LOT of motors are suffering from sitting in the snow all winter🙂
Unfortunately this hasn’t worked for me, Infact it’s created another issue. My mower now will only start and chug at really low revs and puffs dark smoke out which I’d suggest is over fueling? Any suggestions? I don’t seem to be able to find a replacement jet / bolt anywhere? Thanks
@@themowerman thanks for the reply, I don’t suppose you know a part number for them? Iv searched all ways can’t seem to find them Alternatively can it be filled and drilled?
Hi Mike, can you please help. B&S 450E plastic carb engine on a 18 month old Hayter 41 Auto drive. Slow starting whatever I do 3 pumps 4 pumps on the red ( hole in the middle plunger). It does start on pull 4 no black smoke and then runs fine starting every time when warm. Dealer has never come across this issue thinks its a dirty carb I don't see this as it runs great when warm. So first please explain (what does the red plunger do) because I don't see, or hear it squirting like the old side valve BS engine. Also what is the white plastic barb on the side of the carb for, looks like it should not be there. Regards Dave Porter
Hi Mick , got a harrier harrier 41 ( Briggs and Stratton) fitted a new filter , plug , oil and 600ml of fresh fuel. Won’t fire up , saw your other video that recommends trying a new plug ( just incase ) , try old plug Too . Which definitely worked when brought her mower. It’s been 10 mths since brought the mower and it’s been stored in my garage. Just tried some crb spray cleaner in side the plug hole, Nothing ? Any recommendations what to try.
Ok.. check and clean the micro switch.. from the dead man's handle following the cable down to the switch.. give the switch a good clean and use carb spray.. then give it a go..
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I have a mower, replaced carb, all seal rings, intake gaskets with a bit of manni seal, Evan intake tube/manni , Evan governor linkages an springs, removed gas caps, checked ✔️ postive fuel flow, an changed too a j19 champion plug, all too the model ,code an Dom on side of block an matches recoil housing the numbers, An still majorly hunts an surges, I'm a young briggs an Stratton, master service technician. It's made me stumped first job I can't get my head around. Havnt checked internal governor/ inside engine yet. It's a 2001 b&s quantum 50. 190cc 4stroke. You have Same motor type in video With a " U " shaped carb / jet. Any ideas 💡 guys will make life amazing for me
Hi Mick, great upload keep them coming. I have been searching the web for a replacement nut as I’m too ham fisted to do the surgery you performed but cannot find anywhere to purchase one. Can you point me in the right direction please?
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❤Nice video. Thank you. But your mic audio only comes in on the left speaker. If you put on headphones you only can be heard on the left and you come in very low.
Hi Mick, I bought the thumb drills and have done exactly as you demonstrate on your film, but the problem with hunting, on my Hayter 41 Quantum, remains exactly the same, if anything slightly worse! What would I have to tackle next, the diaphragm?
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This guys a genius. Bought the drills, took less then tens mins to correct the issue. My mowers been into three reputable dealers to try and solve this surging issue and they’ve never solved it. 👍👍👍👍
Boom 💥 good to hear.. fantastic.. I'm so pleased.. happy Mowing
Ready to mow! Excellent demonstration of the task. Thanks Mick
No worries brother
Ordered a drill set from Micro Mark. Highly recommend them . Drilled the brass like butter. .002” bigger and it is running smooth. Thanks again Mick!
Your welcome.. works a treat don't it
I must say thanks for your great channel. I had the same issue on my Hayter 3. After watching what you did I took off the bowl jet, cleaned it and it's running like a dream.
Fantastic.. glad the video helped...
Worked for me after watching one of your other videos. I bought the drills and cleaning files and my mower runs like a dream. Thanks.
@@AndyUK-Corrival no worries mate
im here two years after you posted this. bought my first qualcast 35s (do-er uppa) on the weekend. did this and WOW! happy days!. never even looked at an engine before but having watched some of your other videos i can see i will be addicted to this stuff !! cheers pal. new sub! now to replace the bottom blade and sharpen the cylinder!! onwards and upwards!
Rock on!
Great tip - Thanks. The grass couldn’t wait for the fine drill bit set to arrive once ordered. So I went to the hardware store to buy a new bowl nut and seal. Surging is gone and the engine runs like a top. Appreciate the knowledge you are passing on with your channel.
Thanks mate happy mowing
Thanks, Mick, that is what I am started doing but have not yet finished. I saw Taryl do it and now that I have seen you do it, I will go ahead and use the wire gauge drill bits on it until I get it resurfaced.
Just to say thank you for this. Ive got a very new hawksmoor bell & stratton. Put it away for winter, got it out last week and was doing this. Simple clean of the carb and the fix in your video did the trick. Just to say thank you for sharing 😊
You are welcome mate ... Happy mowing
(from USA) Hey, I appreciate your patience and clear discussion and speech. I usually have trouble with accents especially British. I usually just replace the carb and throw the dirty one in the trash.
As always good advice. 👍 My Qualcast Suffolk Punch mower had the same hunting/rough idle problem and has the brass bowl bolt jet, but I identified a slightly different fix that may also be worth checking before reaching for the finger drill. Mine has the through hole near the head of the brass bowl bolt as shown in the video, however when I examined the nut with my magnifying glass I found another absolutely tiny hole right near the very end of the threads. It was blocked. I gave it a poke with my smallest gas jet cleaner file (which only just went in) and it cleared the blockage and completely cured the hunting problem. This extra hole was so small I could barely see it without magnification.
Yes they do have a small hole at the top.. glad you sorted it
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which engine was this?
@@benc2722 Tecumseh engine and Tecumseh Carb. I had to clean the holes out in the brass bowl bolt and the main jet this week as over the winter the fuel had slightly jellified and it has been cutting out on me. I paid special attention to the super small hole at the end of the brass bolt threads as well as the main through hole near the brass bolt head. I also gave the main jet a clean with the gas jet cleaner. All is now well again. 👍
I just fixed my Honda engined Mountfield mower. Thank you for posting this video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Your very welcome mate
Thanks for posting! Thought I'd give one last go at fixing my old Honda. The equivalent 'nut' appeared to be inside once I'd removed the bowl, holding in place the main nozzle. Anyway, gave it a really good clean out with micro drills and widened it a little. Running a dream now and hope to get another few years out of it. Thanks again!
You are welcome.. happy mowing
Genius fix. I got the finger drills for less than $3.00. Care is needed but the reaming and cleaning took about three minutes. I'm supposing that the procedure slightly enriches the air-fuel mix.
It just lets a little more fuel in.. mowers nowadays run soo lean..
I use these for the very same reason… works like a charm!
Thanks Mick good tip for Fix. Mine also had a break in the sheath on the push pull cable to the safety handle you hold in at the grip. Bit of slack in the cable so the mower would not start sometimes or die suddenly as if you let go the safety handle.
Thanks for the video, it was in fact the bowl nut causing the problem. However, for lack of having a thumb drill handy, I just blew it out with a compressor, did the trick perfectly.
Ok.. glad you sorted it.. drilling it will sort it for a longer time
I brought a set of the drill bits when I saw u last use them and I would be lost without them . Great video Mick keep it up
Great mate .. they are super handy..
Great video! The tip on the thumb drills was very helpful! Cheers mate, from the U.S. !
Your very welcome
WOW! That hole is small inside there, I didn't think there was a hole at first. I finally found the right bit that went threw, then one size up. You're right, mine was an aftermarket carb bolt. It took some time to go threw. Thanks Mick!!!
Your welcome mate .. did it fix the mower..
Nice easy fix, can’t beat it when it’s so straight forward
Yeah mate the simple fixes are that best
I bought a set of jet cleaning wires off Amazon. I believe they are a less aggressive solution than these drill bits. I pulled the carb off, ran two different sized wires through the orifice, and BOOM...Fixed!!
Yeah I use them too.. I like the drill bits myself
Hey mick.... Trick to getting that bowl nut on... Put fiberglass or even some paper towl inside the socket so it holds the nut up but dosent sink down into the socket... Also can try " flushing the carb by taking off air cleaner and run high rpm and covering the intake hole at intervials " sucks the gas right thru...
I have just followed your advice to the letter Mick using a set of thumb drills bought for a few quid. Sorted out the hunting on a B&S Quantum powered Hayter immediately. Brilliant mate. Thanks!
Your welcome mate .. that's exactly why I do the videos.. glad it sorted your mower..
@@themowerman Yep. Spot on buddy. 0.8mm was the kiddy but wasn't orange collared in my 0.1-1.0mm set.
Great video, Sir Mick! This video can help a lot of people to understand and fix this issue. 🦅🇺🇸
Thanks mate
I use a product on all my garden tools called FTC decarboniser. It's made by a company in Australia called Cost Effective maintanance. you just add a small amount of liquid to your fuel each tank and it will keep your fuel system as clean as new.
Great. I'll look at my mower before the next mow. Thanks.
Your welcome
Cut your fuel line and install one of Briggs small doughnut shaped fuel filters. It will stop small garbage that plugs your carb from happening hence the surging sound or not running. Change the filter each season.
Thanks for the info on he thumb drill set . Been trying to find a set for some time. Been utilizing a torch tip cleaning set to get by with..
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Interesting tip as usual Mick . Stay safe and healthy and your family ..
Thanks Rodger me old mate
Excellent thanks, mine is only hunting slightly so I'll do this before it gets any worse.
Good luck
Well stone me it worked Mick! I followed your instructions exactly. I was a bit dubious about drilling out the hole at first but the orange drill worked perfectly and just needed a little persuasion. So pleased all is well. I won't relate my catastrophe with the fuel and float but that's another story and nothing to do with your solution. Thanks again!! 😀😀😀😀😀😀
Lol . So glad it worked out for ya mate. I'm pleased
Thank you Mick, for the quick response and the sound advice. I've ordered the thumb drill bits and look forward to actually fixing this issue, without reaching too deep into the pockets!!! I'll update in a few days when the bits arrive!
Just take your time mate
Drill bits are nearly there.
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Thanks Mick I have a Ariens snow blower with the same symptom.
Just be careful.. don't go in too hard.. nice and gentle
Great video, my briggs 190cc has not been smooth running since new, after watching this video , i had a look at the jet and was all clear so I used a 0.8 mig welding wire and twist it until it went through the soft brass hole and now it has smooth idle and top revs also smooth
Boom cracking job Tony.. I'm pleased my video was able to help you out.. happy mowing
Good job Mick, have the same issue with my husqvarna 675hwt. Will check it out
Cheers Mick.........i`m rubbish at anything like this, but confident enough to give it a go now, just ordered my micro drills, nice vid mate.
Cool mate.. remember take your time.. don't rush the drill..
fantastic video Mick,
😀 love a quantum 🍻
The double gasket trick worked a treat on the husqvarna
Thank you Mick. Well worth the £5.99 for the thumb drills!
Glad you liked it
The same technique works with some bathroom shower heads. I drilled out the center orafice . That converted a water saver saver into a power spray head. One drill bit size at a time till the spray gets strong. I looked at various style shower heads. The cheap ones worked best for me.
Try soaking the shower head in white vinegar. The mild acid in the vinegar dissolves the mineral deposits.
Tip cleaners for a torch works well also.
Thanks Mick I’ve just bought a set from Amazon
Good luck.. let me know how you get on
Great easy job.Hope all the .Ps are good.All the best to you all
All good here mate .. Riley is off school and on it like a tramp on chips
Thanks for this. Worked like a charm!
No worries
Mick you do great videos to help others with tips and tricks well done mate
Thanks Hank.. I appreciate your support
A lot of surging issues are caused by a lean fuel mix, keep in mind your fix, in effect, richened the mixture, there could be an air leak in the fuel/air mix downstream of the carb causing the lean mixture problem! Check the two tiny bolts on the intake tube are tight and there's no air getting past the associated gasket between that and the cylinder head and the "O" ring at the carb end, a quick spray whith carb cleaner while the engine is running will highlight any air leaks ie, the surge will stop or the revs will rise.
Ta for the information.. hope all is good mate
That’s brilliant mine is hunting and serging but I don’t have a bowl nut jet though.
What do you have
I use a guitar string..bottom E string. I play 12s.been using them for 40 years..
Good idea
Today's ethanol gas is absolute garbage it gums up the carburetors pretty bad I've had multiple lawn mowers that had surging problems I dump acetone in the fuel and just run it eventually it cleans itself out and runs smoothly I've been doing this for over 10 years now it fixes the problem every time I have not Toro carburetor apart yet so far I've been lucky I guess but the acetone breaks down the deposits that are plugging those little portholes
Well just don't use ethanol boosted fuel you have a choice.. Exercise it.
I took a small engine repair class many years ago and the instructor told us to always run the carb dry after each use and to use premium fuel to avoid carbon deposits. Now, I have over 30 years on my B&S Quantum mower without any problems. Just change the oil and replace the spark plug (oh, I just replaced the fuel line out of preventive maintenance). Can’t buy non-ethanol gas in the states anymore.
@@donjohnson3701It costs more but I find non ethanol gas no problem
Acetone is a great way to destroy any rubber or plastic parts in the fuel system. Not that I don't like acetone and laquer thinner, just exercise caution in using them around sensitive parts.
@@anvilsvs yepper it don't take much to fix the problem then you don't have to worry about the plastic or rubber parts
Cleaned the carb on a Quantum at the weekend. Just sprayed it through with carb spray. It helped it but didn’t cure it. I ordered a set of your drill bits after watching your video 😂😂👍👍
Ok cool.. it should be the orange one but check before you drill.. and remember take your time.. don't snap it off.. let the drill do the work.. let me know how it goes.. good luck
Here's my question, can u buy a replacement bowl nut separately from the carb ?
Yes mate .. www.briggsbits.co.uk/acatalog/498981-jet-main-.html
@@themowerman Actually you can get a carb like this for less than $10 US from Temu. I've used several of the China carbs with great results. Have you tried them?
@@joeweiss2409 yeah I have and I have also had some bad response from some of the quality engine performance
Very good advice there mick . I might invest in those drill bits also
I'll have to try this in the spring. My mower started surging even after I took the whole carb apart and hosed it with carb cleaner. That's fixed the problem in the past but it didn't last time and I couldn't figure out why.
I found three small orange rock type objects on the back side of that fuel intake nut... removed them... mower runs fine...
Fantastic
Thank you mick ,those thumb drive, pin drills, are the bees knees! I have a common pin vise set I use for wire feed welding tips ,I will be getting me a set of them thar buggers ,btw the recording audio and visual have improved greatly !once again mick you ,have shown me a knowledgeable lesson tell master Riley hello, see you om the next getting down and dirty !
No problems mate and thanks for the compliment.. take her easy my friend
Worked great Nick on a Briggs& Stratton 1150 snow series 250cc
Fantastic
Great video Mick!I have that type of engine on a rotorvator, with the same problem.I stripped the carb right down and cleaned everything but didn't realise how important that bowl jet was,so I'll go back and give it a go. Only other thing I could think of was adjustment of the governor.Many thanks.👍
Good luck mate.. hope it works for ya
good fix mick learn something new every day
Well I do try to keep it interesting.. ta for watching cupcake
Thanks Mick. I have a log splitter with a Briggs and Stratton engine that used to run perfectly until I left fuel in it for too many months. I cleaned the carb meticulously using carb cleaner. Engine starts but it hunts at fast speed and sometimes just stops. The jet is a little different but it has a hole. I will try your the fine drills you recommend and see if it works. Very frustrating!
Cool let me know how you get on..
Love it when the fix is simple!
Me too.. ta for watching ken..
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Good morning mate .. thanks for watching... Yeah Riley boy is the man
Great video as always mate!! Hope ya'll are doing well.
Yo yo hi mate .. yes thanks doing great here
Nice job Mick, I've used this a few times and it worked great, thanks. 👍
Hi cupcake.. thanks for watching..
Anytime sugar dumplin 🤣
Great video Mic. I am looking forward to you fixing the mower as mine is still in bit from last year!!!
Could I ask for a rebuild video on it. I have replacements for everything and just need a guide.
Love the channel.
I can try mate .. if a mower comes in I will do one..
Exactly the same technique as endodontics ( root canal treatment ). Dentists now throw out their nickel titanium super flexible hand files after every use.... they are tapered tho, but cut off the taper and you have a set for free ( if you know a friendly dentist!! )
You can also get really thin welding rod cleaners that are not tapered that are also used for adjusting and filing guitar nut slots
Another good job thanks for the videos really helpful and enjoy them cheers mick 👍
Thanks jay mate .. I appreciate your support
i love my new briggs and stratton 750ex dov texas razor mower
Ta for watching mate
So simple - and so effective 👍👍
Yeah mate .. it sorts them out..
Good work Mick and as you say go carefully with the little drills. I did find your sound a bit quiet and off.
I think my mic was under my hoodie.. sorry about that mate
@@themowerman No worries. Just making sure you were aware.
@@BensWorkshop thanks mate
Great video mate 👍
Thanks cupcake
Nice video. I allay wondered how to fix that surging issue. I just checked my carb nut and the hole ended being 0.6 mm. I think the micro bit you used was 0.8 mm. Have you seen them use different sized holes in the nuts for different machines? My mower had a Briggs & Stratton engine.
Yeah I used a 0.8.. not seen any other sizes
United States here, my mother was a Hatter. I see that on the mower.
Lol
Hi mick,
Im just trying to learn this small engine repairs, your videos are a great help to me as im trying to look after a bowling club's mower, not been into a carb yet, just a quick question? What would happen if the holewas made a size bigger, thanks
It would run like it was on choke.. so don't make them too big..
What other lawnmowers have this type of jet ( bowl nut jet)? I have an old Honda HRB 475, any chance this has a bowl jet ?
@@mikebarnard2689 no.. your one has a small jet inside the carb..
Great tip Mick thanks 👍👍👍👍
Thanks mate
Does the same apply for the newer Briggs & Stratton engines with the plastic carb.?
You can buy I like to change the cartridge
Hi mick great job as always.
Thanks mate .. I appreciate your support
I use carburettor jet files.
A picture is worth a thousand words 🤔
Hi Mick. Thank you for this one. I had a late 2016 quantum powered Viking in for poor running. Obviously carb. Stripped and cleaned manually. Not much better. Stripped again. Gave it an hour in the ultrasonic cleaner and manually cleaned it again with carb cleaner compressed air, jet files etc.
Still not much better, until it warmed up.
Tried your fix. Just using jet files to remove some material. Now perfect.
Never known a quantum do that. Just wondering if late models have finer main jet for emission requirements? Only thing I can think of?
Cheers
David.
I think it's just the build up of dirt over the years .. glad it sorted you out.. happy mowing
Hi Mick great videos and really informative.Would you know best place to order online the half inch brass nut jet as i find really hard to find online.I not sure im asking for correct item or what but any help would be much appreciated ,many thanks Ian.
Here you go mate www.shouldersofshoreham.co.uk/498978
Hi Riley Boy and Mick,
I’ve come across Ethanol Shield today and wondered what you think.
All the best, Mal
Yeah mate it's ok..
Good video mate. 🙂
Thanks, I learned from the best😉
Clearing the jets solves a lot of issues. Gotta remember that a lot of people watching aren't terribly inclined to try to figure things like that out themselves and this will fix a lot of them. This time of year a LOT of motors are suffering from sitting in the snow all winter🙂
Thanks for watching bill. Hope all is good your end
Unfortunately this hasn’t worked for me, Infact it’s created another issue.
My mower now will only start and chug at really low revs and puffs dark smoke out which I’d suggest is over fueling?
Any suggestions? I don’t seem to be able to find a replacement jet / bolt anywhere?
Thanks
@@lee106rally sounds like you have made the hole too big should of been 0.08mm. You can get a new jet on eBay
@@themowerman thanks for the reply, I don’t suppose you know a part number for them? Iv searched all ways can’t seem to find them
Alternatively can it be filled and drilled?
@@lee106rally hi.. this should be it www.briggsbits.co.uk/acatalog/498981-jet-main-.html
Hi Mike, can you please help. B&S 450E plastic carb engine on a 18 month old Hayter 41 Auto drive. Slow starting whatever I do 3 pumps 4 pumps on the red ( hole in the middle plunger).
It does start on pull 4 no black smoke and then runs fine starting every time when warm. Dealer has never come across this issue thinks its a dirty carb I don't see this as it runs great when warm. So first please explain (what does the red plunger do) because I don't see, or hear it squirting like the old side valve BS engine. Also what is the white plastic barb on the side of the carb for, looks like it should not be there. Regards Dave Porter
Email me a photo mate micksmowers01@gmail.com
Will this fix sputtering/slight backfire from exhaust on 190cc quantum? Starts, runs fine but has slight subtle backfire through all rev ranges
I would say it will do no harm... Worth a go
Hi Mick , got a harrier harrier 41 ( Briggs and Stratton) fitted a new filter , plug , oil and 600ml of fresh fuel.
Won’t fire up , saw your other video that recommends trying a new plug ( just incase ) , try old plug Too . Which definitely worked when brought her mower.
It’s been 10 mths since brought the mower and it’s been stored in my garage.
Just tried some crb spray cleaner in side the plug hole,
Nothing ? Any recommendations what to try.
Ok.. check and clean the micro switch.. from the dead man's handle following the cable down to the switch.. give the switch a good clean and use carb spray.. then give it a go..
@@themowerman aww where’s the switch ? Have you a photo? I’ve got the harrier 41 briggs and Stratton engine
@@leefenton9477 email me a photo of your mower
Link for thumb drills www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbide-Micro-Drill-Bits-Set-Jewelry-Rotary-Tool-Craft-0-1mm-1-0mm-10-Pcs-/253625293540?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
This came up with the auto subtitles. “ Hello, I’m Mix Mars Merman” 😂😂😂😂
Bahaha
That comment deserves a "fumbs up"😂
Thank you
Your welcome
I have a mower, replaced carb, all seal rings, intake gaskets with a bit of manni seal, Evan intake tube/manni ,
Evan governor linkages an springs, removed gas caps, checked ✔️ postive fuel flow, an changed too a j19 champion plug, all too the model ,code an Dom on side of block an matches recoil housing the numbers,
An still majorly hunts an surges, I'm a young briggs an Stratton, master service technician.
It's made me stumped first job I can't get my head around.
Havnt checked internal governor/ inside engine yet.
It's a 2001 b&s quantum 50.
190cc 4stroke.
You have Same motor type in video
With a " U " shaped carb / jet.
Any ideas 💡 guys will make life amazing for me
I don't have that bolt since mine has a plastic carburetor but the engine surges.
Hmmm think this is what you need mate .. www.gardenhirespares.co.uk/genuine-briggs-stratton-main-jet-596521.html
@Micks Mowers The Mower Man Indeed. I did the carburetor again with a wire of a brake cable and the magic happened. It stopped surging.
@@HennieBours fantastic well done mate
Hi Mick, great upload keep them coming. I have been searching the web for a replacement nut as I’m too ham fisted to do the surgery you performed but cannot find anywhere to purchase one. Can you point me in the right direction please?
Here you go mate Briggs & Stratton 498981 Main Jet amzn.eu/d/7T6XY41
Thank you Mick. No wonder you fettle the ones rather than shell out the £20 😂
@@FIamingMoeBUBU lol yes...
Hi Mick great video Mate do you have a link fr the drills please mate
Here you go cupcake www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbide-Micro-Drill-Bits-Set-Jewelry-Rotary-Tool-Craft-0-1mm-1-0mm-10-Pcs-/253625293540?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
nice one Mick many Thant Mate
@@axal321 no worries
❤Nice video.
Thank you.
But your mic audio only comes in on the left speaker.
If you put on headphones you only can be heard on the left and you come in very low.
That's strange... I have no idea why
Hi Mick, I bought the thumb drills and have done exactly as you demonstrate on your film, but the problem with hunting, on my Hayter 41 Quantum, remains exactly the same, if anything slightly worse! What would I have to tackle next, the diaphragm?
Email me a photo of the mower and carb mate
I have a macallister, I need the 2 tension springs for the front. But I'm really struggling to find them. Anyone know where I can get them
@@kimpunter5299 email me a photo of the mower mate . micksmowers01@gmail.com
@@themowerman sent