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Your video totally gave me the Victory over getting my mower Started, after 3 days of watching TH-cam videos, taking the carburetor off a couple of times, replacing the spark plug, Kicking the damn thing...... just to watch this video where you instruct to lift the mower ALL the way UP!!! It was not until then, that my Mower Started. And I got the pleasure of finally cutting my grass for the first time this season. THANK YOU!!!
OMG, seriously!?!? I just spent my entire day working on my mower to get it started resulting in not even a sputter. After seeing this video, I went outside at 8:30 pm and tried lifting it upright and giving it a little shake. Started right up! You are awesome! Thanks.
Same. I have the craftsman version of this mower with the same engine. Had to do this twice before it got going. but happy I don't have to take anything apart for this.
Thank you thank you thank you! My mower was only sitting without use for 2 weeks and I couldn’t get it to start. I thought it was the spark plug but after I replaced it, it still wouldn’t start. I was about to have a melt down thinking how am I going to get it in my car to have someone fix it and take a day off work because no one around here is open on weekends and the one mobile repair guy isn’t available until 2 weeks from now, meanwhile the grass is getting taller and I’m anticipating the HOA violation letter... Praise the universe I found your video, lifted it up and presto it started. Life saver! 😊
Great tip ! Worked perfectly. My B & S Tr110 sat all winter but in a garage. Used it in March and almost ran it out of gas. Put gas in and used it again in early May. Wouldn’t start. Let it sit for a while so the gas would seep in but still wouldn’t start. Nothing else was amiss (it’s fairly new) and I tried rocking it back and forth to free the float - no success. Then I viewed this video and tried the “secret tip” of tilting up the mower perpendicular to the ground and shaking it a little. Success ! Started right up and ran perfectly. So many thanks to the maker of this video !
This helped so much. My mower had been sitting in the shed for a good 3 months and it wouldn't start for the life of me. I watched this video and it did the trick. TYSM for this trick. ☺
Bought a yard machine at the pawn shop a few days ago, it would start then cut off got frustrated and started calling repair shops then I found you. Thank you saved me 85 bucks. Lawnmower started right up finish cutting small yard in 15 mins. Had to take a break before edging. Thank you!
Thanks a Million, my Mower was cutting out after 10/15 seconds and after watching your Tip re lifting up the machine-Hey Presto my Mower started straight away. Many Thanks from Glasgow-Scotland.
I had changed the oil, put new gas in, checked the carb and nothing. I picked up the back and shook and it started up the first pull. You're a Goddess!!
THANK-YOU. I have never ever had difficulty starting my mowers after leaving them over winter. Set the choke, set the throttle etc, pull, start... but last summer I had to get a new push mower and I opted for the new no choke easy pull ... and left it all winter like usual. When it wouldn't start I thought, "Crud! I got replace the fuel." I saw your video on treatment on a shut off valve - good to know - but, that didn't help.... But, before I headed out to drain the old fuel I saw this video. I ran out and tried it. I had to tip it up a few times.... it would start and then run out of gas... and finally it started flowing... and working. You are my hero!
6:58: I'm really glad you showed that because I was going to mention that trick if you didn't. Came' across that by accident when it wouldn't start one spring and we were tipping it to access stuff to check. When it started, we were like: "What changed?" Well, I remembered that we tipped it that other spring and tried that for kicks wondering if that may have done it, sure enough it got running! I didn't know "why" that worked (Well, at least until you explained it here, lol! Thank you!) as I don't know much about engines, but it was consistently working.
Love your videos I'm 77 and been fixing mowers for 11 years now love doing it this year foung a squirrel chewed a hole in the gas tank like the one in the video fortunately had a spare
I am just getting into repairing mowers here in Seattle. After some research. There are soon many guys flipping mowers. No wonder I never see lawnmowers on the street. But hey got my pressure washer and mowers going..my troy bilt is 14 years old and looks almost brand new
Thank you so much for your tip on lawn mower starting. I had done all the riga ma roll of cleaning the carb, cleaning the tank, new spark plug, fresh gas etc. After all that the plug was still dry no fuel. Was going to dismantle it all again and check everything. Saw your video hooray followed the instructions and first pull, the mower started. Thank you very much.
Yup, I did it, I put my mower away all winter with gas still in the tank. 🤫 Couldn't get it started but I did your trick and it started right up!!! 👍👏👏👏👏👏
I have the same Toro mower and haven't been able to start it for weeks. I took your advice and lifted the mower to nose down the front end into the ground and it started up immediately. Thanks for the advice!!!!
This is the easiest and best advice I watched! And IT WORKS! The washer that goes on the bolt is a flat washer! Took me forever to find it and the man at Home Depot gave me a washer for plumbing! Thank you so much for this!
I don't usually comment on videos, but after trying ABSOLUTELY everything, your starting trick mentioned at the end fixed my issue! You're a life saver!
Thanks a million chicanic! Good karma for you!! Your trick was not enough to get my craftsman (engine 7.0 B&S) mower started. I tried rolling the whole lawnmower over - left to right & it started right up, but stalled after 10 or 20 seconds... two more tries/ two more rolls & i was good to go! Wow!
Chickanic, thank you so much for the "super secret" starting trick. I'd tried 3 times to start my mower with no luck and was impatiently waiting for a mobile service to come while my lawn was growing out of control. I lifted and shook my mower a couple of times like you demonstrated. A couple of pulls later and I was good to go!!!! Many thanks!!!
I have just used your technique of raising the mower to its front wheels. Mine would not start after being stored for the winter. It 100% worked after it would not start. You are awesome.
You learn something every time you view this youtuber you really really do !!! My trick for whats its worth is easy start as we call it in the U.K. I just give it a few squirts and 99% of the time it will fire up.. If I have old fuel in I just lket it run untill the old fuel has gone !! Worked for me for over 40 years !! I also use top quality fuel Shell V power and if on a 2 stroke the best 2 stroke oil I can buy I have never ever had a problem starting my 2 stroke engines due to this !! Have passed on my thoughts to many of my friends but they just dont listen ??? I had an Echo chain saw in the shed for over 6 years and using this method it started on the 8th pull I still use this saw today and it was made in the 80's Never fails So in a nut shel Good oil good fuel and you are good to go and your very very expensive machine will out live you "FACT NOT FICTION" I will however do what Chickanic has advised before I go the easy start route this year and see what happens .. I find Lucas oils "MADE IN AMERICA " TO BE THE BEST FOR ME ?? Thanks again Chickanic for a great bit of advice !!!!!!!!!!!!
@@kdrapertrucker I always use sta-bil in all my small engine fuel. year round. I bought my tractor in 96, never had carb trouble and always starts right up every spring. My trim mower is over 20 years old and starts right up in the spring.
I always let them run until they shut off from running out of gas after the last mow of the season. I hook a bungie cord to the safety shut off handle and the cross bar below on the handle then leave it in my fenced in back yard to run out. I obviously don't put any extra gasoline in the tank than what's it's going to need to finish up the season. Lube everything up and replace the air filter before putting away for the winter. Then in the spring lube the cable again, put enough gasoline in it to do the first mow, then afterwards while the oil is still warm, I change it, fill it to the proper level, and the oil is good for the season. Then fill the gas tank full. A little maintenance goes a long way to keep them running good. I have a Troybilt 21" cut walk behind mower with a Honda Engine instead of the B&S. So much quieter and runs great every time!
By lifting my mower, it started after trying several days. Once it started, I didn't want to stop to take a break or nothing. Thank you for that amazing tip.
Wow this was so helpful, I’m a single mother who definitely is feminine and 9 months pregnant with little strength, I struggled for 30 mins trying to start mine , then I used ur serect tip of lifting it up and boom 1 tug and it started !!!! Thanks a lot now I have a fresh cut yard in time for Christmas 🎄
You can teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks for the tip about tilting it up n shaking it. Ive worked at Lowe's for many years and since we dont do on-site repairs im limited at what we can do. I typically spray carb cleaner to test the engine, if it runs n stops i know it fuel. I will spray it again then pack the end of a rag in and pull it. Most times it will start n contine to run. Ive also used this trick for neighbors when there is water in the carb. Put fresh gas in the tank, blocking the air increases suction on the fuel n pulls the water out of the carb letting fresh gas in. Love your videos ill keep watching.
Thank you very much for this video, Bre. I subscribed to your channel now because I might need your help for other problems. I was afraid to tip the mower the way you did in the video, but my daughter did it for me. This was our first mow of the season, and the mower just would not start until after my daughter tipped it; then it started. Your video saved us quite a bit of money and time in not having to transport the mower to and from the repair shop, as well as the shop's labor cost. We sincerely appreciate your help. (posted 23 April 2023)
Lifting the back worked like a charm, thank you so much!!! I'm newly divorced and new to yard work. I was so frustrated and felt defeated because I couldn't get the lawnmower started and your video saved me...literally! So thank you for sharing.
Sharing this with my FB friends. One of the best things I did when I retired was to take a small engine repair course. Between that course and videos like yours and a few others, a lot of money has stayed in my pocket. I even find it hard to drive by those mowers sitting out at the curb with the free sign on them. I may have to start picking them up. :)
I have been fixing dead and dying mowers now for years. I ended up working at a small engine repair shop part time for a few years. The owner was a certified Briggs and Tecumseh service person and taught me volumes. I also worked on Snowmobiles( what I was originally hired for) and learned every aspect of repair and service on pretty much everything small engine. I still have the local shops begging me every spring to come work for them but I have enough here at home to keep me occupied. I did have my own back yard shop for a while( part time) but due to Cancer had to back off. Now I do limited work and mostly just for friends or acquaintances.
@@scottfirmanBefore I restarted my motor mower after winter I put in some add-in liquid from the local gas station. The station told me this replaced add-ins to the petrol that would have evaporated. This worked. I now have a tiny lawn, and the only thing that needs restarting for my push mower is me.
@birzky I guess I am not sure about what you mean by " add ins". I recommend Recreation fuel for all the people I know and those whom I work on their mowers. I found you get a lot less popping of the engine and on my riding mower, I noticed a big increase in performance. The reality is most older equipment was never designed to run on today's fuel. I even like the smell of the exaust more. It's not leaded fuel, but no alchohol sure makes a HUGE difference. Over the years, I do what works best and recommend it to others.
I am speechless. I'm a guy who knows his way around small and large engines including two stroke and 4 stroke motorcycles plus cars/trucks. No doubt. BUT......This video just proves no matter how much you know, there's always something to learn. Thank you Chickanic. If I didn't live in the northeast, I'd take a trip down to your place, get permission from you and your spouse, and give you a big, big hug.
You're a genius. I watched lots of videos and a neighnour spent a half hour trying to help me but to no avail... and then this trick of yours worked. Thank you!
Headed out to give this a try. Thank you for being so detailed in explaining different options. As a single mom of 4 needs all the help I can get. Thanks!
Thank you, it would not start and as usual i thought it was off to the shop for repairs. Followed your suggestions and within second try it started. No opening this and screwing this off, spraying here and there. Will share this video, and thanks for saving me money, and someone elses time bring it to the shop
I through my ignorance of lawn mowers and small engines somehow already discovered your trick by instinct. I always did that tip thing to get it started. I thought it mixed enough of the old bad gas and good fresh gas to ignite the engine, but as a lawn mower mechanic your reasoning is probably more sound than mine.
You are a bloody genius sweetie. (I'm an Aussie: bloody is normal.) Excellent video thqt leaves the boys for dead, and I watched quite a few blokes (men) doing lawn mower videos.
Thank you, for your video... my husband passed away, 6 years ago, And sometimes I'm just at a loss, Because he used to take care of all this stuff but. Somehow the Lord led me to your videos... So praise me to our God... And your Mechanical ability in which you are willing to share with the world. My God-bless you and keep you. .
Just found your channel and great info & tips plus perfect timing for first mow. Now that I’m over 70 I often can’t start my mower on my own but I saw you push the mower forward while pulling the starter…can’t wait to try that & praying it’s the answer for me. Thanks.
Make sure you have a very long starter cord or it will make little difference, that's what I've found from mobility issues, lets you put more push pull in.
Thank you for sharing this tip! You are a lifesaver! Every year my household winds up mowing our lawn very late after the grass has grown high and difficult to mow, because we have not been able to start the lawnmower. It was so aggravating to have to replace the mower almost annually. I followed your advice today and the lawnmower started like clockwork. Thanks so much!
I find your videos very useful. I had a brand new Caterpillar 12000 watt generator with a 25 hp predator engine that had less than 5 hours on it and the closest caterpillar shop was 7 hrs away so I ended up fixing it. Turns out the needle valve above the float was jammed. The housing it was in had been made incorrectly I guess and the needle valve was stuck. I had never seen anything like it. It was a major job getting to the carburetor. Love the channel. Just found you a month ago.
I've got a trailer full of equipment waiting for pickup. Looked almost new when I got it. Special project. Here's one for you. I have an old Scotts self propelled bagger mower. It runs. Thanks for the tip on freeing the needle.
@@Chickanic hello , I have a briggs and stratton intek edge 6.5 I/ c push / self repelled lawnmower , I cleaned the carburetor and replaced the spark plug , also changed the oil , but when I attempt to pull start it the rope only comes out approximately 1 foot 🤔 " HELP PLEASE " 🥺
@@stevez340 Oh yes! My Mom once tipped her mower to the side to clear some stuck grass with a stick because she was too impatient to wait for me to come and cut her grass for her. I know to only tip it in the side of the oil fill/check area. She tipped it the other way and completely flooded the air filter! She was always 'helpful' that way and every repair job in her home had to be done twice: first to undo what she did and then actually repair it properly. We have always been complete opposites. To pick a present that she would love, all I had to do is pick the one I would hate to have.
I love it.. you are bad ass... When I see women doing things like this it puts a smile on my face. Now imma have to watch this like 20 times hopefully I can fix mine. Great job
Yep already called around today to find someone that works on push lawnmowers. 1 1/2 yr old Toro wont start. Watched your vid, went out and picked up the back end and shook it. Fired up immediately!! Your Great!!!!!
I had a newer Honda HRS push mower that was very hard to start when the temperature was below 60 degrees. The manual choke seemed to be working but it just wouldn't start unless I tilted it sideways, leaning towards the carburetor until I would see a little gas running out and then it would always start first pull.
Thank you so much! The tipping forward trick worked ! Last year I ran into the same issue of my lawnmower not starting and was told it was due to water in the gas tank....it was serviced for over $200. So when I called the service man again, it indicated must be the same issue. Thank godness I came across your video :) - now if only I can get my push to start button to work ;) fortuntely, the push cord is easier to pull.
I always keep additives in my fuel also. Did not know about picking up the rear of the mower to get the float to start moving and the jet to clean out. Thanks for the tip and keep them coming! 😎
I live In Pa and never have starting issues with my equipment after winter, I always leave my tanks filled with fuel in my Rider and push mower. I never ever use garbage pump fuel I've always run True-Fuel in all my equipment including my pack blower. Love your content!! Keep up the awesome work. Just subbed your channel
I’ve learned a lot from you but this is the best tip yet. Last year I did it the hard way - took it apart to unstick the float. This year I did this and the mower runs! Thank you!
Stabil gas stabilizer is an awesome additive that you should keep always in your gas container. Keeps the fuel from varnishing. I also change oil before first using in the spring as moisture can condense in the oil throughout the winter.
OMG, you are a genius! I have watched so many videos that jump straight into the carburetor or spark plug, and the entire time, it just needed lube! Thank you so much for this and the explanation. It made so much sense after hearing it.
Put it away with a new plug, air filter, changed the oil. Use 93 octane with ethanol stabilizer. Fingers crossed, 2 pulls. Adjusted the cable for the kill start an drive cable. Thanks Matt
The tilt trick worked like a charm! Thank you. I also changed the spark plug $6.49 at O'Reilly and cleaned the air filter. Also added Seafoam and fresh gas.
Nice! Here in Flint, we got 2.5 inches of snow and it might melt over the week as we warm a bit. Mower time here is still a month away. I should go try to get something ready to sell. Practice how it is going to work with my slightly modified hand. Good tip! Mine has gas in it too, I’m certain. Last year I never cut my yard with the same mower twice. My yard to test grass for the mowers.
I spent days trying to turn on my lawn mover and nothing would turn on when I saw this trick I tried it and on the second try it turned on wowwww thanks for sharing this trick you saved me a new lawn mower
You're my hero!! I tried your trick of lifting up the lawnmower on end and it worked like a charm!!! Saved me a service call that I just can't afford right now!! Thank you so much!!!
Still got snow on the ground but thinking about my mowers, tractors and zero turns. I always fog the cylinders and use REC 93 with no ethanol and stabilizer. They always seem to start every spring!
😃 IT WORKED!! Thank you! Then I went to the Wal to get a new air filter... Almost $7.00 for a little piece of sponge!!! So I went to the back and bought a car wash sponge for $2.88 and cut one out. Fits perfectly and I have enough sponge left over for 3 more.
Wow can’t believe this lil trick worked! Was just about to order a part for the carburetor as another YT vid mentioned then came across your vid. Figured what the heck, gave it a shot and started right up on the first crank. Thank you so much!!!
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower th-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
Super Chickanic. I had the exact same mower and issue. Sure enough it worked just as you showed on the 3rd pull. Thanks for such a simple trick that let me finish my yard after spending an hour edging the yard and another hour troubleshooting the mower. Beats having to take it to the shop or spending hours trying to fix the carb.
I've had good luck so far with treating ethanol free fuel with Stabil and filling tank. Done this in push mower, tractor etc. I like the secret trick though!
I leave fuel in everything when I let it sit. Just put stabilizer in it and iv never had any problems. Usually doesn't sit longer than 6-9months af a time though.
I have a Webb 53cm mower with a B&S motor and I am overall quite pleased with it. Not perfect, but good. However, starting when cold is a real pain. Three strong pulls minimum and after the winter, about seven! Tried this hack lifting the back end and it started on 2nd pull. Brilliant, thank you.
Just come across your channel. I love how you get right into the job and show how to fix something yourself if you cant afford to take it to a shop and have the ability to do it yourself. Big respect, I know how hard it is being a woman in a predominantly masculine world, some men hate to see women do “guy stuff” I think it threatens there masculinity, I get plenty of trolls because I am a woman doing “guy stuff”!
Mine sat in the cold barn all winter and started with the 1st pull this year!! Woo-hoo! I have an old Weedeater 22 inch, and it has the bulb that has to be pushed 4 or 5 times to get gas into the carb. I did notice that the grass guard across the back is completely gone now. It threw a good sized rock out of the back, and my knee now has a ding along with a bruise. This explains why it threw small rocks out at me at the end of last summer. I may try to improvise something to hang back there and keep those little, and occasionally big, rocks away from this old woman's body! Good video...I love to watch you show us how to keep these machines running! I am a 73 year old widow and need all the help I can get. But, I love doing this stuff myself, too. 😊
As always, good tips that don't cost any money. I got one that I'll throw out there. I have a couple of riders that, if left sitting for a long time like a month or two don't want to start right away. From experience I know that the carb bowl is empty. Yes, I know the right thing to do but that takes time and I usually have a job to get done and not much time to do it. if you crank them long enough with the choke on they will start. SO instead of grinding away I will take off the gas cap and blow really hard into the gas tank and hold the pressure a few seconds. Usually starts up right away. Works on small mowers too. Most times it will start like it should until the next time I leave it sitting for long time.
Awesome video, a lot of consumers leave their mowers out in the rain and snow, that is such a bad idea. Always keep them in a garage or shed cause water and engines don’t combine plus it’ll rust your cables and important engine components.
Troybilt are the best. I have one about 12yrs old forgot and left the gas in it thru the winter. checked the airfilter which was ok pumped the primer bulb, pulled the starter rope and the darn thing started on the first pull and ran fine..
Great video! Before I start mine, I always go on a "great mouse hunt", they find the smallest nooks and crannies to pack with grass and weeds! That is why I have the long nose clamps like you showed in the video.
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I thought I wasn't strong enough to get the mower running. But your tilt tip was the trick!!! It had been sitting for a while. Thank you so much!
I was on my way to Menards to get it repaired tried tipping it up and shaking it....2nd pull and it started!!!
Your video totally gave me the Victory over getting my mower Started, after 3 days of watching TH-cam videos, taking the carburetor off a couple of times, replacing the spark plug, Kicking the damn thing...... just to watch this video where you instruct to lift the mower ALL the way UP!!! It was not until then, that my Mower Started. And I got the pleasure of finally cutting my grass for the first time this season. THANK YOU!!!
OMG, seriously!?!? I just spent my entire day working on my mower to get it started resulting in not even a sputter. After seeing this video, I went outside at 8:30 pm and tried lifting it upright and giving it a little shake. Started right up! You are awesome! Thanks.
Same. I have the craftsman version of this mower with the same engine. Had to do this twice before it got going. but happy I don't have to take anything apart for this.
Next time just go to TH-cam after the first fifteen minutes then spend the rest of the day watching videos. 🤣
Me too awesome
@@budsak7771 True dat. But then take a break after an hour to go make a coffee and "give what you learned a go."
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Thank you thank you thank you! My mower was only sitting without use for 2 weeks and I couldn’t get it to start. I thought it was the spark plug but after I replaced it, it still wouldn’t start.
I was about to have a melt down thinking how am I going to get it in my car to have someone fix it and take a day off work because no one around here is open on weekends and the one mobile repair guy isn’t available until 2 weeks from now, meanwhile the grass is getting taller and I’m anticipating the HOA violation letter...
Praise the universe I found your video, lifted it up and presto it started. Life saver! 😊
Great tip ! Worked perfectly. My B & S Tr110 sat all winter but in a garage. Used it in March and almost ran it out of gas. Put gas in and used it again in early May. Wouldn’t start. Let it sit for a while so the gas would seep in but still wouldn’t start. Nothing else was amiss (it’s fairly new) and I tried rocking it back and forth to free the float - no success. Then I viewed this video and tried the “secret tip” of tilting up the mower perpendicular to the ground and shaking it a little. Success ! Started right up and ran perfectly. So many thanks to the maker of this video !
This helped so much. My mower had been sitting in the shed for a good 3 months and it wouldn't start for the life of me. I watched this video and it did the trick. TYSM for this trick. ☺
Bought a yard machine at the pawn shop a few days ago, it would start then cut off got frustrated and started calling repair shops then I found you. Thank you saved me 85 bucks. Lawnmower started right up finish cutting small yard in 15 mins. Had to take a break before edging. Thank you!
Just tried the trick and it worked. Saved me a trip to the shop.
Thanks a Million, my Mower was cutting out after 10/15 seconds and after watching your Tip re lifting up the machine-Hey Presto my Mower started straight away. Many Thanks from Glasgow-Scotland.
I had changed the oil, put new gas in, checked the carb and nothing. I picked up the back and shook and it started up the first pull. You're a Goddess!!
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I have never ever had difficulty starting my mowers after leaving them over winter. Set the choke, set the throttle etc, pull, start... but last summer I had to get a new push mower and I opted for the new no choke easy pull ... and left it all winter like usual.
When it wouldn't start I thought, "Crud! I got replace the fuel." I saw your video on treatment on a shut off valve - good to know - but, that didn't help....
But, before I headed out to drain the old fuel I saw this video. I ran out and tried it. I had to tip it up a few times.... it would start and then run out of gas... and finally it started flowing... and working.
You are my hero!
6:58: I'm really glad you showed that because I was going to mention that trick if you didn't. Came' across that by accident when it wouldn't start one spring and we were tipping it to access stuff to check. When it started, we were like: "What changed?" Well, I remembered that we tipped it that other spring and tried that for kicks wondering if that may have done it, sure enough it got running! I didn't know "why" that worked (Well, at least until you explained it here, lol! Thank you!) as I don't know much about engines, but it was consistently working.
We need more people like you in the world.
Your suggestion about lifting up the mower was miraculous. Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!
Just used this trick on my mower that wouldn’t start- absolutely worked immediately! Thanks for expanding my bag of tricks.
Love your videos I'm 77 and been fixing mowers for 11 years now love doing it this year foung a squirrel chewed a hole in the gas tank like the one in the video fortunately had a spare
I am just getting into repairing mowers here in Seattle. After some research. There are soon many guys flipping mowers. No wonder I never see lawnmowers on the street. But hey got my pressure washer and mowers going..my troy bilt is 14 years old and looks almost brand new
Thank you so much for your tip on lawn mower starting. I had done all the riga ma roll of cleaning the carb, cleaning the tank, new spark plug, fresh gas etc. After all that the plug was still dry no fuel. Was going to dismantle it all again and check everything. Saw your video hooray followed the instructions and first pull, the mower started. Thank you very much.
Yup, I did it, I put my mower away all winter with gas still in the tank. 🤫 Couldn't get it started but I did your trick and it started right up!!! 👍👏👏👏👏👏
I have the same Toro mower and haven't been able to start it for weeks. I took your advice and lifted the mower to nose down the front end into the ground and it started up immediately. Thanks for the advice!!!!
I have a TB100 that would not start today (18 months old). Your recommendation for leaning the mower forward worked! Thank you so much!
This is the easiest and best advice I watched! And IT WORKS! The washer that goes on the bolt is a flat washer! Took me forever to find it and the man at Home Depot gave me a washer for plumbing! Thank you so much for this!
I don't usually comment on videos, but after trying ABSOLUTELY everything, your starting trick mentioned at the end fixed my issue! You're a life saver!
Thanks a million chicanic! Good karma for you!! Your trick was not enough to get my craftsman (engine 7.0 B&S) mower started. I tried rolling the whole lawnmower over - left to right & it started right up, but stalled after 10 or 20 seconds... two more tries/ two more rolls & i was good to go! Wow!
Chickanic, thank you so much for the "super secret" starting trick. I'd tried 3 times to start my mower with no luck and was impatiently waiting for a mobile service to come while my lawn was growing out of control. I lifted and shook my mower a couple of times like you demonstrated. A couple of pulls later and I was good to go!!!! Many thanks!!!
I can’t believe this literally worked for me! I followed exactly what you said and my loan started right up! Thank you
I have just used your technique of raising the mower to its front wheels. Mine would not start after being stored for the winter. It 100% worked after it would not start. You are awesome.
You learn something every time you view this youtuber you really really do !!! My trick for whats its worth is easy start as we call it in the U.K. I just give it a few squirts
and 99% of the time it will fire up.. If I have old fuel in I just lket it run untill the old fuel has gone !! Worked for me for over 40 years !! I also use top quality fuel Shell V power
and if on a 2 stroke the best 2 stroke oil I can buy I have never ever had a problem starting my 2 stroke engines due to this !! Have passed on my thoughts to many of my
friends but they just dont listen ??? I had an Echo chain saw in the shed for over 6 years and using this method it started on the 8th pull I still use this saw today and it was
made in the 80's Never fails So in a nut shel Good oil good fuel and you are good to go and your very very expensive machine will out live you "FACT NOT FICTION" I will however
do what Chickanic has advised before I go the easy start route this year and see what happens .. I find Lucas oils "MADE IN AMERICA " TO BE THE BEST FOR ME ?? Thanks
again Chickanic for a great bit of advice !!!!!!!!!!!!
I started my mower two weekends ago. Started first time too, I ran it dry before I stored it away. A first for me!
Only way to go.no worries in spring.
I usually put sta-bil in my gas tank when I put it away in the winter.
@@kdrapertrucker I always use sta-bil in all my small engine fuel. year round. I bought my tractor in 96, never had carb trouble and always starts right up every spring. My trim mower is over 20 years old and starts right up in the spring.
I do the same thing to my weedeater, chainsaw, and boat motors! Never had an issue after that
I always let them run until they shut off from running out of gas after the last mow of the season. I hook a bungie cord to the safety shut off handle and the cross bar below on the handle then leave it in my fenced in back yard to run out. I obviously don't put any extra gasoline in the tank than what's it's going to need to finish up the season. Lube everything up and replace the air filter before putting away for the winter. Then in the spring lube the cable again, put enough gasoline in it to do the first mow, then afterwards while the oil is still warm, I change it, fill it to the proper level, and the oil is good for the season. Then fill the gas tank full. A little maintenance goes a long way to keep them running good. I have a Troybilt 21" cut walk behind mower with a Honda Engine instead of the B&S. So much quieter and runs great every time!
By lifting my mower, it started after trying several days. Once it started, I didn't want to stop to take a break or nothing. Thank you for that amazing tip.
Wow this was so helpful, I’m a single mother who definitely is feminine and 9 months pregnant with little strength, I struggled for 30 mins trying to start mine , then I used ur serect tip of lifting it up and boom 1 tug and it started !!!! Thanks a lot now I have a fresh cut yard in time for Christmas 🎄
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You can teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks for the tip about tilting it up n shaking it. Ive worked at Lowe's for many years and since we dont do on-site repairs im limited at what we can do. I typically spray carb cleaner to test the engine, if it runs n stops i know it fuel. I will spray it again then pack the end of a rag in and pull it. Most times it will start n contine to run. Ive also used this trick for neighbors when there is water in the carb. Put fresh gas in the tank, blocking the air increases suction on the fuel n pulls the water out of the carb letting fresh gas in.
Love your videos ill keep watching.
Thank you very much for this video, Bre. I subscribed to your channel now because I might need your help for other problems. I was afraid to tip the mower the way you did in the video, but my daughter did it for me. This was our first mow of the season, and the mower just would not start until after my daughter tipped it; then it started. Your video saved us quite a bit of money and time in not having to transport the mower to and from the repair shop, as well as the shop's labor cost. We sincerely appreciate your help. (posted 23 April 2023)
I tried that trick and it started right up. Thanks for that info saved me from taking it to a shop.
Lifting the back worked like a charm, thank you so much!!! I'm newly divorced and new to yard work. I was so frustrated and felt defeated because I couldn't get the lawnmower started and your video saved me...literally! So thank you for sharing.
God bless you sweetheart
This is legit! I was trying to get my mower started for like 20 minutes then lifted it, gave it a shake, and it worked.
Sharing this with my FB friends. One of the best things I did when I retired was to take a small engine repair course. Between that course and videos like yours and a few others, a lot of money has stayed in my pocket. I even find it hard to drive by those mowers sitting out at the curb with the free sign on them. I may have to start picking them up. :)
I have been fixing dead and dying mowers now for years. I ended up working at a small engine repair shop part time for a few years. The owner was a certified Briggs and Tecumseh service person and taught me volumes. I also worked on Snowmobiles( what I was originally hired for) and learned every aspect of repair and service on pretty much everything small engine. I still have the local shops begging me every spring to come work for them but I have enough here at home to keep me occupied. I did have my own back yard shop for a while( part time) but due to Cancer had to back off. Now I do limited work and mostly just for friends or acquaintances.
@@scottfirmanBefore I restarted my motor mower after winter I put in some add-in liquid from the local gas station. The station told me this replaced add-ins to the petrol that would have evaporated. This worked. I now have a tiny lawn, and the only thing that needs restarting for my push mower is me.
@birzky I guess I am not sure about what you mean by " add ins". I recommend Recreation fuel for all the people I know and those whom I work on their mowers. I found you get a lot less popping of the engine and on my riding mower, I noticed a big increase in performance. The reality is most older equipment was never designed to run on today's fuel. I even like the smell of the exaust more. It's not leaded fuel, but no alchohol sure makes a HUGE difference. Over the years, I do what works best and recommend it to others.
a real mechanic is all about detail... Bre knows this back-to-front. - bravo
Thank you. Thank you , I did the rocking the back end of the mower and it started. Wow never would have thought of that. Again thank you
I am speechless. I'm a guy who knows his way around small and large engines including two stroke and 4 stroke motorcycles plus cars/trucks. No doubt.
BUT......This video just proves no matter how much you know, there's always something to learn. Thank you Chickanic. If I didn't live in the northeast, I'd take a trip down to your place, get permission from you and your spouse, and give you a big, big hug.
The trick worked for me, THANK YOU CHICKANIC!!!!
You're a genius. I watched lots of videos and a neighnour spent a half hour trying to help me but to no avail... and then this trick of yours worked. Thank you!
I have soaked cables like that in ATF and it seems to keep them well lubed.
Always good to get tips out for Spring...thanks.
Tri lube works well too and also Hoppes CLP.
Don't use 3 in one oil on cables, use 00 grease, you will never have to do it again!!
Two great looking cougars in one frame, The black one looks in pretty good shape but the Blonde one looks fantastic!
God bless you! Just saved $500 on new mower.
Headed out to give this a try. Thank you for being so detailed in explaining different options. As a single mom of 4 needs all the help I can get. Thanks!
Just wanted to thank you. You saved me some money.
I tried your tip of pushing the mower up on its end and it started immediately thanks.
Thanks for the tip !! Never heard that before.
Mine is electric but I will use the tip anyway, to get those electrons flowing.
Thank you, it would not start and as usual i thought it was off to the shop for repairs. Followed your suggestions and within second try it started. No opening this and screwing this off, spraying here and there. Will share this video, and thanks for saving me money, and someone elses time bring it to the shop
I through my ignorance of lawn mowers and small engines somehow already discovered your trick by instinct. I always did that tip thing to get it started. I thought it mixed enough of the old bad gas and good fresh gas to ignite the engine, but as a lawn mower mechanic your reasoning is probably more sound than mine.
You are a bloody genius sweetie. (I'm an Aussie: bloody is normal.) Excellent video thqt leaves the boys for dead, and I watched quite a few blokes (men) doing lawn mower videos.
Hey Bre,
Love your tips because they always come in handy!
Nothing but love
You are the Absolute Bestest Chickanic, My Lawnmower started right up too.....Thanks a thousand times
Just wanted said thanks to your video I was able to start my lawnmower appreciate
Thank you, for your video... my husband passed away, 6 years ago, And sometimes I'm just at a loss, Because he used to take care of all this stuff but. Somehow the Lord led me to your videos... So praise me to our God... And your Mechanical ability in which you are willing to share with the world. My God-bless you and keep you. .
Just found your channel and great info & tips plus perfect timing for first mow. Now that I’m over 70 I often can’t start my mower on my own but I saw you push the mower forward while pulling the starter…can’t wait to try that & praying it’s the answer for me. Thanks.
Make sure you have a very long starter cord or it will make little difference, that's what I've found from mobility issues, lets you put more push pull in.
Thank you for sharing this tip! You are a lifesaver! Every year my household winds up mowing our lawn very late after the grass has grown high and difficult to mow, because we have not been able to start the lawnmower. It was so aggravating to have to replace the mower almost annually. I followed your advice today and the lawnmower started like clockwork. Thanks so much!
I find your videos very useful. I had a brand new Caterpillar 12000 watt generator with a 25 hp predator engine that had less than 5 hours on it and the closest caterpillar shop was 7 hrs away so I ended up fixing it. Turns out the needle valve above the float was jammed. The housing it was in had been made incorrectly I guess and the needle valve was stuck. I had never seen anything like it. It was a major job getting to the carburetor. Love the channel. Just found you a month ago.
Yes sir when the gas dries out in the carb it leaves like a varnish behind a its sticky an that sticks the needle valve every time
Housing was not made incorrectly, old gas made the needle stick. I'm wondering more about why a harbor freight motor is on a caterpillar
@@romak4756 Because they are very good engines and cheap
@@davidkettell6236 no, they are NOT very good. I doubt it's a true caterpillar with a Chinese engine, be realistic
Thanks @chickanic I tried your quick start tricks and my push mower started on the first pull. Thanks for sharing your content!
I've got a trailer full of equipment waiting for pickup. Looked almost new when I got it. Special project. Here's one for you. I have an old Scotts self propelled bagger mower. It runs. Thanks for the tip on freeing the needle.
If it has a Briggs Intek on it, definitely try this trick.
@@Chickanic hello , I have a briggs and stratton intek edge 6.5 I/ c push / self repelled lawnmower , I cleaned the carburetor and replaced the spark plug , also changed the oil , but when I attempt to pull start it the rope only comes out approximately 1 foot 🤔 " HELP PLEASE " 🥺
When you tip the mower to clean it with the air filter down you will be lucky if it still starts and runs properly!
Thanks for the information 👍
@@stevez340 Oh yes! My Mom once tipped her mower to the side to clear some stuck grass with a stick because she was too impatient to wait for me to come and cut her grass for her. I know to only tip it in the side of the oil fill/check area. She tipped it the other way and completely flooded the air filter!
She was always 'helpful' that way and every repair job in her home had to be done twice: first to undo what she did and then actually repair it properly. We have always been complete opposites. To pick a present that she would love, all I had to do is pick the one I would hate to have.
I love it.. you are bad ass... When I see women doing things like this it puts a smile on my face. Now imma have to watch this like 20 times hopefully I can fix mine. Great job
Tried this today and it works like a charm. Pure GENIUS!!😀
Are you serious? I didn't even use mines last yr bc dealing with nonstop.
Yep already called around today to find someone that works on push lawnmowers. 1 1/2 yr old Toro wont start. Watched your vid, went out and picked up the back end and shook it. Fired up immediately!! Your Great!!!!!
I had a newer Honda HRS push mower that was very hard to start when the temperature was below 60 degrees. The manual choke seemed to be working but it just wouldn't start unless I tilted it sideways, leaning towards the carburetor until I would see a little gas running out and then it would always start first pull.
Thank you so much! The tipping forward trick worked ! Last year I ran into the same issue of my lawnmower not starting and was told it was due to water in the gas tank....it was serviced for over $200. So when I called the service man again, it indicated must be the same issue. Thank godness I came across your video :) - now if only I can get my push to start button to work ;) fortuntely, the push cord is easier to pull.
I always keep additives in my fuel also. Did not know about picking up the rear of the mower to get the float to start moving and the jet to clean out. Thanks for the tip and keep them coming! 😎
I have almost the same mower. I will be trying this tomorrow or Sunday when the rain stops lol.
Thanks again.
I live In Pa and never have starting issues with my equipment after winter, I always leave my tanks filled with fuel in my Rider and push mower. I never ever use garbage pump fuel I've always run True-Fuel in all my equipment including my pack blower. Love your content!! Keep up the awesome work. Just subbed your channel
I’ve learned a lot from you but this is the best tip yet. Last year I did it the hard way - took it apart to unstick the float. This year I did this and the mower runs! Thank you!
Stabil gas stabilizer is an awesome additive that you should keep always in your gas container. Keeps the fuel from varnishing. I also change oil before first using in the spring as moisture can condense in the oil throughout the winter.
OMG, you are a genius! I have watched so many videos that jump straight into the carburetor or spark plug, and the entire time, it just needed lube!
Thank you so much for this and the explanation. It made so much sense after hearing it.
Put it away with a new plug, air filter, changed the oil. Use 93 octane with ethanol stabilizer. Fingers crossed, 2 pulls. Adjusted the cable for the kill start an drive cable.
Thanks
Matt
The tilt trick worked like a charm! Thank you. I also changed the spark plug $6.49 at O'Reilly and cleaned the air filter. Also added Seafoam and fresh gas.
Nice! Here in Flint, we got 2.5 inches of snow and it might melt over the week as we warm a bit. Mower time here is still a month away. I should go try to get something ready to sell. Practice how it is going to work with my slightly modified hand. Good tip! Mine has gas in it too, I’m certain. Last year I never cut my yard with the same mower twice. My yard to test grass for the mowers.
Hello flint, Detroit here😊
@@solidsoldier9021 Hello Detroit!
@@haneyoakie14 we got almost 3 inches Friday how about you guys?
@@solidsoldier9021 about 4 inches altogether on the grass. Pavement was warm enough to handle most of it.
@@haneyoakie14 WOW, AND TODAY 60° LOL
I spent days trying to turn on my lawn mover and nothing would turn on when I saw this trick I tried it and on the second try it turned on wowwww thanks for sharing this trick you saved me a new lawn mower
Between you and Steve's Small Engines you both cover just about everything under the sun. You two just have to do a video. I'll buy the beer.
Steve is very entertaining to say the least.
Awesome idea!
So true , I'll buy the second round ! 🤔 All the money I saved watching them both.😮 Maybe the third round .
@@tdumford1 Mowermedic is good too!!!!
You're my hero!! I tried your trick of lifting up the lawnmower on end and it worked like a charm!!! Saved me a service call that I just can't afford right now!! Thank you so much!!!
Still got snow on the ground but thinking about my mowers, tractors and zero turns. I always fog the cylinders and use REC 93 with no ethanol and stabilizer. They always seem to start every spring!
😃 IT WORKED!!
Thank you!
Then I went to the Wal to get a new air filter...
Almost $7.00 for a little piece of sponge!!! So I went to the back and bought a car wash sponge for $2.88 and cut one out. Fits perfectly and I have enough sponge left over for 3 more.
Cleaning the float bowl bolt is also a good option to clean if you have hard starting problems. Just use a twist tie wire
Wow can’t believe this lil trick worked! Was just about to order a part for the carburetor as another YT vid mentioned then came across your vid. Figured what the heck, gave it a shot and started right up on the first crank. Thank you so much!!!
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower th-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
Super Chickanic. I had the exact same mower and issue. Sure enough it worked just as you showed on the 3rd pull. Thanks for such a simple trick that let me finish my yard after spending an hour edging the yard and another hour troubleshooting the mower. Beats having to take it to the shop or spending hours trying to fix the carb.
I've had good luck so far with treating ethanol free fuel with Stabil and filling tank. Done this in push mower, tractor etc. I like the secret trick though!
We have the same mower, ours would not start, your hack worked! Thank you!
What a great video! And I appreciate how you didn't go too fast and remained at a steady pace. Thanks again!
Your a lifesaver I just moved to Bama and love it just I got to cut grass everyweek
I leave fuel in everything when I let it sit. Just put stabilizer in it and iv never had any problems. Usually doesn't sit longer than 6-9months af a time though.
I always add seafoam into my fuel all the time
The cylinder also dries out, when it's tipped oil runs in the cylinder and helps it start
I have a Webb 53cm mower with a B&S motor and I am overall quite pleased with it. Not perfect, but good. However, starting when cold is a real pain. Three strong pulls minimum and after the winter, about seven! Tried this hack lifting the back end and it started on 2nd pull. Brilliant, thank you.
Just come across your channel. I love how you get right into the job and show how to fix something yourself if you cant afford to take it to a shop and have the ability to do it yourself.
Big respect, I know how hard it is being a woman in a predominantly masculine world, some men hate to see women do “guy stuff” I think it threatens there masculinity, I get plenty of trolls because I am a woman doing “guy stuff”!
Mine sat in the cold barn all winter and started with the 1st pull this year!! Woo-hoo! I have an old Weedeater 22 inch, and it has the bulb that has to be pushed 4 or 5 times to get gas into the carb. I did notice that the grass guard across the back is completely gone now. It threw a good sized rock out of the back, and my knee now has a ding along with a bruise. This explains why it threw small rocks out at me at the end of last summer. I may try to improvise something to hang back there and keep those little, and occasionally big, rocks away from this old woman's body! Good video...I love to watch you show us how to keep these machines running! I am a 73 year old widow and need all the help I can get. But, I love doing this stuff myself, too. 😊
Love this woman mechanic!
It worked! Picked it up, shook it, and it started on the second pull. Thanks.
As always, good tips that don't cost any money. I got one that I'll throw out there. I have a couple of riders that, if left sitting for a long time like a month or two don't want to start right away. From experience I know that the carb bowl is empty. Yes, I know the right thing to do but that takes time and I usually have a job to get done and not much time to do it. if you crank them long enough with the choke on they will start. SO instead of grinding away I will take off the gas cap and blow really hard into the gas tank and hold the pressure a few seconds. Usually starts up right away. Works on small mowers too. Most times it will start like it should until the next time I leave it sitting for long time.
Blowing in the tank also works to get a siphon hose started when you're draining the gas in the fall.
Just done the standing up trick and it worked....
I seem to have to do this every time....
Thanks for the tip.
Awesome video, a lot of consumers leave their mowers out in the rain and snow, that is such a bad idea. Always keep them in a garage or shed cause water and engines don’t combine plus it’ll rust your cables and important engine components.
Troybilt are the best. I have one about 12yrs old forgot and left the gas in it thru the winter. checked the airfilter which was ok pumped the primer bulb, pulled the starter rope and the darn thing started on the first pull and ran fine..
Great video! Before I start mine, I always go on a "great mouse hunt", they find the smallest nooks and crannies to pack with grass and weeds! That is why I have the long nose clamps like you showed in the video.