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I used a my welding helmet when the last one passed over Oregon. Glasses work fine though. "You can't just go poking and screwing, you got to hit the hole, guys" -Chickanic 2024 quote of the year!
I am a retired aircraft mechanic and do small engine repairs for extra income to my neighbors and church friends. You have been my go to source for all my troublesome repairs. Been a subscriber for a couple of years but fail to hit the like button as much as I should, ( get to involved learning “ how to” and forget to like). Enjoy your new shop, God bless.
First ever TH-cam comment! My best friend is currently working out of state and at the moment circumstances prevent him from using a lawn care service back home. Knowing it doesn't take long in Southeast Texas for mother nature to reclaim her 2+ acres slightly wooded rural property. Not owning a mower of my own, I offered to see what I could do. Mind you, I knew nothing about small engines, yet abandoned at his house was a beat up 20 plus year old Toro 22-inch Kohler self-propelled push mower that hasn't ran or moved in almost 2 years. Primarily just from your channel I was able to rebuild the carburetor, modify the non-functioning heat activated automatic choke into a manual choke, remove the completely frozen kill switch system and create my own, and also remove all the dead weight from locked up self-propelled system and turn it into a much lighter push mower. A quick sharpening of the dull mulching blade and it runs great. I was able to save a lot of money while helping out a good friend.
Great video. You did an excellent job showing every detail and step. Much better than all the other ones I waisted so much time on. Excellent video. Thank you.
I’m not a mechanic, but it seems as though my closest and well known garden center are not mechanics either! I started doing my own repairs on my equipment. Thanks to your videos I can actually say I’ve saved time, money, and frustration! Thank you so much!
I am an educator by trade and I enjoy learning from a natural educator- You make it seem so easy and you have given me the confidence to tackle the maintenence and repair of my yard machines
I watch your videos 2-3 days a week while I eat lunch in my truck at work. Appreciate the detailed explanations. You have definitely saved me a lot of time, money and frustration! Keep it up.
I greatly appreciate all your posts. At 72 and retired, it really helps me to be able to repair and maintain my equipment because of your videos. Great job. Please never stop posting.
This video exemplifies a lesson I learned many years ago as a kid when I was working on things like this. If the parts don't line up easily, and you have to force them back together, you probably don't have it put together right. It sounds simple and basic, but it's amazing how many people do get it, including the guy who owned this trimmer..
I really HATE having to dismantle throttles on any machine, what you have demonstrated is brilliant,imagine however someone coming to this problem with no fore knowledge AAgh it would be a nightmare. this is why you are so valuable,you provide detailed knowledge which helps amateurs like me or even professionals to work on machines about which they know nothing, yes saving TIME and Money.
i watched these types of vids and just opened up my 24 yr old Shindaiwa m230 trimmer. fuel line and fuel bulb later it purrs again and its always easy to start. All the old small engine reapir shops closed around Abq,Nm recently...I gotta learn these repair tricks causue as a homeowner my Shindaiwa gear just isnt wearing out sitting in the shed mostly.
I took a small engine course several years ago to open my own shop but life happened and just put the idea of it to the back of my mind. Now that I found your channel I want to give it another go.
I own a lawncare business and you have saved me alot of money, I'm not afraid to tackle repairs because of your indepth channel I just want to say THANK YOU❤
That weedeater was a mess so much to learn just putting it back together good job Bre.............................................................Fort Worth,Tx
This repair reminds me of assembling a puzzle where you have to hold down the pieces or they fly apart. It makes my head itch thinking about it. Congratulations on getting it reassembled correctly.
I seem to always learn something new when watching your videos which isn’t easy after my 80 years being around. Do most of my own service and repair on everything and really enjoy your channel.
Really appreciate the fact that you didn’t try to convince the customer they needed a new shaft for the trimmer that despite it being in the shape it was it would still work just as well.
Really appreciate that you take time to point out ALL the little things that could be a big problem if you didn't know about them! Another great video!
Your channel is great with so many actual cases of small engine repairs. Besides needing four hands to hold everything together to fix the trigger return on this Stihl showing which screw to tighten the throttle cable was invaluable. Another great video we all can appreciate.😊
Again, we are so fortunate that you so willingly share all of your secrets with us! I, for one, am grateful! Living my best La Vida Loca here in south eastern Arizona
Oh my gosh! I just replaced the clutch on my KM55r and had a horrible time getting it all back together I still haven't gotten it done You're a life saver ❤😊
Perfect time to check your site. I have the exact model with the exact problem, now I can check it out and see if I can get it running. Thanks a million, great to see a woman with her shit together and obviously knowable about fixing things that I couldn’t figure out on my own.
I am retired the videos have saved me a ton of money! I can't afford to have someone fix my machines. I have fixed my riding lawn mowers carb following your video, my weed eater and pressure washer all gas powered. If everyone follows your videos they can do it.
Great video. If I had to do this chances are a LOT of colorful words would have been flying… You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing this video. Much appreciated!!!
Congrats on 400K subscribers. Have to give you a WOOP WOOP! 🙌🏾 Got a neighbor & his old Poulan weedeater. Always purchases ready made fuel and never, ever empty his tank over the winter. Emptied the old & replaced the fuel. Starts but ran ugly. I handed my Stihl along with the gas can. I remember your storage idea, emptied the tank and poured a fresh bottle of 2 cycle oil & pumped for the weekend. After the eclipse, drained & pumped the oil, fresh fuel and a ton of smoke. The membrane on the carb loosened up! I know it was not your method of freeing the carb, but it worked.
Great job explaining how to fix this machine. It’s amazing how people take things apart and put them back together wrong. That’s where your videos are so good. I live in Toledo Ohio so the eclipse is going to be total. Can’t wait to see it. Looking forward to your give away. Rick
Thank you very much for this video. My FS45 is 12 years old and this is the first time I had to tear into it for a throttle issue in the handle. I learned alot and thanks to your video it went back together and worked fine LOL. Thanks again for all your help Bree!
Love watching your work. So many of the common sense approaches to maintenance work seem to apply, doesn't matter if it is trimmers, chainsaws, blowers - or even sewing machines like I work on!
No matter how much I think I know about small engine repair I always learn something new from your videos. Sorry I missed you at last year's expo in Loisville,ky. The line at your booth was probably all the way to the end of the expo center. Thanks for all the useful info !
Bre, if you dont have your glasses for observing the eclipse you can always use your cell phone cameras and if you are somewhere that doesn't have cell phone service you can still use your camera as it doesnt require cell phone service. Great video, always learn something new.
I have over a dozen pieces of outdoor equipment - all gas. Your tips have helped me a lot. Thank you. Much of the basic maintenance applies to all tools.
I saw the spring as soon as you showed the assembly. Said to myself ah-ha!. I would have brought it to you too except I live in NJ. Girl you know your stuff! Thanks for sharing.
Stihl weed eater throttle on FS 55 had come loose and I couldn’t figure out how to re assemble it. Your removal and putting it back together was very detailed and easy to understand. Thank you and God bless your busness
Yeah, it was working. No problem. Gotta love story time when asking for help fixing something. If you can't find the hole what are you doing screwing? Congrats on 400k.
Another very informative video. Those tips come in very handy, even if you are working on a different device. It is a reminder to pay close attention to details and remember, you have a camera right there in your pocket. Use it. Take "before" pictures so you can be sure to get everything back where it should be.
I’m normally pretty adventurous and able to keep my kit running, but your videos give me a lot of detail I wouldn’t otherwise appreciate and even more confidence. Thank you very much. Your camera positioning is generally excellent, as is your detailed commentary. Keep on smiling and enjoying what you do. I certainly do.
I am filming my 400,000 subscriber video right now and YOU are a winner! Thanks so much for all of your support! Please email me your address at Chickanic@yahoo.com Watch tomorrows video to hear your name and find out your prize!
Waiting on my universal trimmer head that you recommended, always enjoy your videos. Clear, straightforward explanations and descriptions can only mechanical harmony !! Keep the videos coming
Super information on the Stihl Trimmer throttle issues. Love the info on the adjustable throttle cable. Tried it, and worked so much better! Time, money and frustration...Need a t-shirt with that saying! Your always teaching and providing so much information. Can't wait to see you reach that 1 million subscribers.
Congrats on the 400K subscribers. I have learned a lot of useful information by watching your videos. I do all my own maintenance and repair work as well as help out friends and neighbors with their small engines that won't start after they sit all winter. It is satisfying to hear an engine roar to life after it wouldn't do anything.
I’ve seen a few weed trimmers that have been taken apart and just put in a box. Most are easy fixes but when parts are missing then it’s a real problem. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Nice job! From a 34+ year auto mechanic I know what it’s like going behind someone else’s work, and you never know what you’re gonna find. BTW I ❤your channel!
Thanks for Watching! Find a link to all of my "Must Have", Favorite Tools HERE!! www.amazon.com/shop/chickanic?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfchickanic_9ERPFPBNGQ924P8NS63B
Thanks 😊 I do appreciate your videos...
I used a my welding helmet when the last one passed over Oregon. Glasses work fine though.
"You can't just go poking and screwing, you got to hit the hole, guys" -Chickanic 2024 quote of the year!
Bwahahaha! 🤣
There's a shaft joke or two in there two. You just have to make sure you know what you're doing.
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Put some hair around it!
I am a retired aircraft mechanic and do small engine repairs for extra income to my neighbors and church friends. You have been my go to source for all my troublesome repairs. Been a subscriber for a couple of years but fail to hit the like button as much as I should, ( get to involved learning “ how to” and forget to like). Enjoy your new shop, God bless.
First ever TH-cam comment! My best friend is currently working out of state and at the moment circumstances prevent him from using a lawn care service back home. Knowing it doesn't take long in Southeast Texas for mother nature to reclaim her 2+ acres slightly wooded rural property. Not owning a mower of my own, I offered to see what I could do. Mind you, I knew nothing about small engines, yet abandoned at his house was a beat up 20 plus year old Toro 22-inch Kohler self-propelled push mower that hasn't ran or moved in almost 2 years.
Primarily just from your channel I was able to rebuild the carburetor, modify the non-functioning heat activated automatic choke into a manual choke, remove the completely frozen kill switch system and create my own, and also remove all the dead weight from locked up self-propelled system and turn it into a much lighter push mower. A quick sharpening of the dull mulching blade and it runs great. I was able to save a lot of money while helping out a good friend.
Great video. You did an excellent job showing every detail and step. Much better than all the other ones I waisted so much time on. Excellent video. Thank you.
The fact that it was put together wrong is why I watch your videos. You have some of the best views that allow us to see exactly what you are doing.
Yeah, I agree with you
This was interesting video. I am always learning something. Great stuff.
Chickanic, from a 32 year veteran teacher, you have the gift of education and sharing. Thank you 🙏🏼
I’m not a mechanic, but it seems as though my closest and well known garden center are not mechanics either! I started doing my own repairs on my equipment. Thanks to your videos I can actually say I’ve saved time, money, and frustration! Thank you so much!
I am an educator by trade and I enjoy learning from a natural educator- You make it seem so easy and you have given me the confidence to tackle the maintenence and repair of my yard machines
Subtle humour is one of the many reasons I watch your vids. I learned something new again today. You're always teaching this old dog new tricks.
I watch your videos 2-3 days a week while I eat lunch in my truck at work. Appreciate the detailed explanations. You have definitely saved me a lot of time, money and frustration! Keep it up.
I greatly appreciate all your posts. At 72 and retired, it really helps me to be able to repair and maintain my equipment because of your videos. Great job. Please never stop posting.
fantastic job Bre! You fixed ham hands trimmer.
This video exemplifies a lesson I learned many years ago as a kid when I was working on things like this. If the parts don't line up easily, and you have to force them back together, you probably don't have it put together right. It sounds simple and basic, but it's amazing how many people do get it, including the guy who owned this trimmer..
Dr. Pepper off to the side just chillin'....Respect! I always have one within reach when I'm out wrenching on all of my vehicles!
It's great watching you fix what people mess up when they try to fix it themselves.
I have to give you credit I have learned so much from you. Thank you and may the Lord bless you
I really HATE having to dismantle throttles on any machine, what you have demonstrated is brilliant,imagine however someone coming to this problem with no fore knowledge AAgh it would be a nightmare. this is why you are so valuable,you provide detailed knowledge which helps amateurs like me or even professionals to work on machines about which they know nothing, yes saving TIME and Money.
I left all that safety junk off of my craftsman since I only have 2 hands that don't work that well any more! POWWWER!
i watched these types of vids and just opened up my 24 yr old Shindaiwa m230 trimmer. fuel line and fuel bulb later it purrs again and its always easy to start. All the old small engine reapir shops closed around Abq,Nm recently...I gotta learn these repair tricks causue as a homeowner my Shindaiwa gear just isnt wearing out sitting in the shed mostly.
It says 396K. You are getting close. Thanks for your videos. I've played around with carburetors thanks to you.
I have a 20 year old fs85 that is still going because of the helpful info that you put together for us.
I took a small engine course several years ago to open my own shop but life happened and just put the idea of it to the back of my mind. Now that I found your channel I want to give it another go.
I own a lawncare business and you have saved me alot of money, I'm not afraid to tackle repairs because of your indepth channel I just want to say THANK YOU❤
That weedeater was a mess so much to learn just putting it back together good job Bre.............................................................Fort Worth,Tx
My dad used to work on small power equipment. Watching him he made it look easy. Thank you for your videos
I am retired and do repairs on machines for fun and have learned a lot from your videos, thanks so much.
This repair reminds me of assembling a puzzle where you have to hold down the pieces or they fly apart. It makes my head itch thinking about it. Congratulations on getting it reassembled correctly.
Thanks
What can I say that hasn't already been said. Great job, Bre! Jim
We have a lot of truly great small engine repair channels, but Chicanic remains my goto source for anything small engine related.
I appreciate you starting to list the parts. Helps when I am trying to fix my own items.
I agree it does help 😊
I seem to always learn something new when watching your videos which isn’t easy after my 80 years being around. Do most of my own service and repair on everything and really enjoy your channel.
Really appreciate the fact that you didn’t try to convince the customer they needed a new shaft for the trimmer that despite it being in the shape it was it would still work just as well.
Thanks sweetie, I love your videos. I am 70, still get to learn something helpful and save money.
Enjoyed this one. Good to know I’m not the only duffer who puts things back together wrong.
Really appreciate that you take time to point out ALL the little things that could be a big problem if you didn't know about them! Another great video!
I like the way you make things so much easier to work and fix. Thank you very much.
I have a small shop in my garage and after watching your video's I have become so much better at repairs. Thank you
I’m 62 and have been studying small engines. I have a home study course. I enjoy your vids… thanks for sharing..
Great side job
Your channel is great with so many actual cases of small engine repairs. Besides needing four hands to hold everything together to fix the trigger return on this Stihl showing which screw to tighten the throttle cable was invaluable. Another great video we all can appreciate.😊
Congrats on helping 400,000 people. Keep up the good videos.
Love watching your repair ,exspeally when you zoom everything in, very talented lady thanks for your videos.
glad you do the videos, the nearest repair shop is 30 miles away. saves a trip for the simple stuff
Man, that home owner grade equipment is a pain for me to work on. Love you're videos. You are the first page I have actually become a member of.
I do small engine repair for folks and I love your videos because I always seem to learn sumptin.
Again, we are so fortunate that you so willingly share all of your secrets with us!
I, for one, am grateful!
Living my best La Vida Loca here in south eastern Arizona
A lot of humor in the video and comments but seriously you are a great teacher. (Time, money, and frustration!)
Love how you explain things. Makes understanding the process much easier. Thanks
You are taking away some of my fears of these mix fuel machines. Thanks.
Absolute favorite small engine repair expert channel. Congrats on getting near 400K. Will be soon!
Oh my gosh!
I just replaced the clutch on my KM55r and had a horrible time getting it all back together
I still haven't gotten it done
You're a life saver ❤😊
Sooo many innuendos that could be made from this one... Excellent knowledge once again!
Perfect time to check your site. I have the exact model with the exact problem, now I can check it out and see if I can get it running. Thanks a million, great to see a woman with her shit together and obviously knowable about fixing things that I couldn’t figure out on my own.
The video of you fixing carburetor on a Stihl chainsaw really helped me out very much thank you for that
I am retired the videos have saved me a ton of money! I can't afford to have someone fix my machines. I have fixed my riding lawn mowers carb following your video, my weed eater and pressure washer all gas powered. If everyone follows your videos they can do it.
Great video. If I had to do this chances are a LOT of colorful words would have been flying… You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing this video. Much appreciated!!!
Since I got my first cell phone with a camera, I record taking apart anything unfamiliar. Sure makes reassembly easier.
Congrats on 400K subscribers. Have to give you a WOOP WOOP! 🙌🏾 Got a neighbor & his old Poulan weedeater. Always purchases ready made fuel and never, ever empty his tank over the winter. Emptied the old & replaced the fuel. Starts but ran ugly. I handed my Stihl along with the gas can. I remember your storage idea, emptied the tank and poured a fresh bottle of 2 cycle oil & pumped for the weekend. After the eclipse, drained & pumped the oil, fresh fuel and a ton of smoke. The membrane on the carb loosened up! I know it was not your method of freeing the carb, but it worked.
I love your channel. My throttle on my Stihl RS 91 F just quit working today and here you are!
Great job explaining how to fix this machine. It’s amazing how people take things apart and put them back together wrong. That’s where your videos are so good.
I live in Toledo Ohio so the eclipse is going to be total. Can’t wait to see it. Looking forward to your give away.
Rick
Watch all you're videos. Thanks, you've taught me a lot.
Now to fire up that pressure washer! Hasn't been used for the last two years. Good times.
Thank you very much for this video. My FS45 is 12 years old and this is the first time I had to tear into it for a throttle issue in the handle. I learned alot and thanks to your video it went back together and worked fine LOL. Thanks again for all your help Bree!
I watch you every evening! I ALWAYS learn something from your videos! I own Tri County Small Engine Repair,
Love watching your work. So many of the common sense approaches to maintenance work seem to apply, doesn't matter if it is trimmers, chainsaws, blowers - or even sewing machines like I work on!
The best part of watching you is patience. I'm an old "the screws will hold it" kind of guy. I'm working on my finesse skills. Thanks
Excellent job showing us the mysteries of our equipment!
No matter how much I think I know about small engine repair I always learn something new from your videos.
Sorry I missed you at last year's expo in Loisville,ky. The line at your booth was probably all the way to the end of the expo center.
Thanks for all the useful info !
Bre, if you dont have your glasses for observing the eclipse you can always use your cell phone cameras and if you are somewhere that doesn't have cell phone service you can still use your camera as it doesnt require cell phone service. Great video, always learn something new.
Disassembly of any throttle control is a pain,
You make it look like childs play. I enjoy everyone of your tutorials and keep you up the good work.😊
Very informative. Like that you have not spoken anything about the person who had done all that wrong fittings
I have over a dozen pieces of outdoor equipment - all gas. Your tips have helped me a lot. Thank you. Much of the basic maintenance applies to all tools.
I saw the spring as soon as you showed the assembly. Said to myself ah-ha!. I would have brought it to you too except I live in NJ. Girl you know your stuff! Thanks for sharing.
You just keep getting better and better
It's great watching you fix what people mess ups
Thank you for showing us the fix for the trigger issue.
You have a great channel! I thoroughly enjoy it!
I like watching you teach a lot of tricks I have been working on mower s and weed eater keeps me mowing thank u very much
thanks for pointing out the cable ajustment screw
Great information! I wish I had a local mechanic like you! Thanks for the information!
Thank you! This really helps in repairing many things by paying attention to little details and all.
I always enjoy watching your videos to learn how to maintain and repair my power equipment.
Stihl weed eater throttle on FS 55 had come loose and I couldn’t figure out how to re assemble it. Your removal and putting it back together was very detailed and easy to understand. Thank you and God bless your busness
Yeah, it was working. No problem. Gotta love story time when asking for help fixing something. If you can't find the hole what are you doing screwing? Congrats on 400k.
You make it so simple to repair. Continu the good work you do.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping us repair our lawn equipment. ❤
Enjoy watching your show ever since I came across it several months ago. Thank you for saving me money, time and frustration
je n'ai pas compris un mot mais votre démonstration m'a servi! un grand merci!!
I'm also in Arkansas, North Central. Stay home, welding mask, no glasses. Learn a lot from you.
Another very informative video. Those tips come in very handy, even if you are working on a different device. It is a reminder to pay close attention to details and remember, you have a camera right there in your pocket. Use it. Take "before" pictures so you can be sure to get everything back where it should be.
I’m normally pretty adventurous and able to keep my kit running, but your videos give me a lot of detail I wouldn’t otherwise appreciate and even more confidence. Thank you very much. Your camera positioning is generally excellent, as is your detailed commentary. Keep on smiling and enjoying what you do. I certainly do.
I am filming my 400,000 subscriber video right now and YOU are a winner! Thanks so much for all of your support! Please email me your address at Chickanic@yahoo.com Watch tomorrows video to hear your name and find out your prize!
Waiting on my universal trimmer head that you recommended, always enjoy your videos. Clear, straightforward explanations and descriptions can only mechanical harmony !! Keep the videos coming
Super information on the Stihl Trimmer throttle issues. Love the info on the adjustable throttle cable. Tried it, and worked so much better! Time, money and frustration...Need a t-shirt with that saying! Your always teaching and providing so much information. Can't wait to see you reach that 1 million subscribers.
Outstanding bird's eye view of the trimmer! Thank you
Looked at several vedios, by far the best.clear pics,and very methodical on how to take apart and put back together!
Congrats on the 400K subscribers. I have learned a lot of useful information by watching your videos. I do all my own maintenance and repair work as well as help out friends and neighbors with their small engines that won't start after they sit all winter. It is satisfying to hear an engine roar to life after it wouldn't do anything.
I’ve seen a few weed trimmers that have been taken apart and just put in a box. Most are easy fixes but when parts are missing then it’s a real problem. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Love all the repairs put into normal terms
Your advice has save me a ton of money, and will in the future. Thank you. We need more people like you.
Like the way you explain the different issues you run into, helps this old boy (78) work on his on equipment.
Thanks for video on trigger sticking. Don’t have 1 but enjoy watching repairs 😁
It's good to see someone who explains it so clearly thanks
Nice job! From a 34+ year auto mechanic I know what it’s like going behind someone else’s work, and you never know what you’re gonna find. BTW I ❤your channel!
Appreciate the Amazon store for quick viewing and selection.