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
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.
That weedeater was a mess so much to learn just putting it back together good job Bre.............................................................Fort Worth,Tx
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 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.
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..
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 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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.😊
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❤
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
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.
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.
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 ❤😊
My grandson recently dropped off to me a Stihl FS-76 line trimmer that he found at the curb knowing that I like to tinker with such things in my retirement. The starter rope would not turn the engine over, so I did the usual diagnoses. This led me to having to remove the cylinder and what a surprise! The piston was gone! I was laughing so hard, I had to sit down for a spell! Someone was in here before with the intent of repairs, as there were the remains of a shop work tag wired through the wrist pin retaining it, roller bearing and two bushings. It was this that caught in the porting that caused the engine to appear to be locked up. Now I was able to verify spark and I decided to replace the piston/rings. With good compression, I replace the carburetor as it was cheaper than rebuilding the Walbro carburetor. This is all I did. I fueled it up and on the 3rd pull, it started up and with a bit of carburetor adjustment, it is running like a dream! Now it is going back to my grandson.
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.
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!
Once I saw there wasn't an issue with the throttle cable by the carb, I knew it was the spring by the throttle lever before you took it apart. It was good to get a refresher on taking the shaft cover off also. Always well explained...thanks.
Before I started watching your videos I was very intimidated by small engine repair. Now I look back at myself and think I was dumb for being so intimidated. The not knowing what I'm doing phase is replaced by common sense and you explain the processes so clearly it makes doing the work on my own pretty much a no brainer. Is it bad fuel? Pretty much 99.9999% of the time it's bad fuel. Lol!
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
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.
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.
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!!!
I have a couple of Stihl string trimmers. I may never need these tips. But…. Now I know more about working on them… Amazing how many things people will over look disassembling something thinking it doesn’t matter….
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.
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.
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 !
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.
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!
A lot of the time the home DIY ers make mistakes with re assembly and then throw away a good machine. Being taught by someone who knows or the will to work out why something is not working correctly is a great life lesson . Well done Bree , the hole jokes have been well hashed over , it did bring a laugh to us lecherous older gentlemen.
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
Glad to see you cover Stihl as that is what I have. Your videos have saved me a lot of headache and frustration. As far as the eclipse a welding lens will work as well as the eclipse glasses, which is what I had for the last one. just don't use sunglasses. They won't protect your eyes. One thing to be prepared for, When the sun gets dark the evening bugs, aka. mosquitos and other critters, get confused and come out. I was in Akin, SC and got eat up with mosquitos in the middle of the day until the sun came back out and bugs went and hid again.
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.
You are great, the way you show and explain what you are doing is fantastic. Keep up the great work. From Puerto Rico, Benjamin Fuentes
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.
That weedeater was a mess so much to learn just putting it back together good job Bre.............................................................Fort Worth,Tx
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 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.
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.
Chickanic, from a 32 year veteran teacher, you have the gift of education and sharing. Thank you 🙏🏼
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..
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 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.
What can I say that hasn't already been said. Great job, Bre! Jim
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.
I like the way you make things so much easier to work and fix. Thank you very much.
I have a 20 year old fs85 that is still going because of the helpful info that you put together for us.
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!
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 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
It's great watching you fix what people mess up when they try to fix it themselves.
fantastic job Bre! You fixed ham hands trimmer.
My dad used to work on small power equipment. Watching him he made it look easy. Thank you for your videos
Congrats on helping 400,000 people. Keep up the good videos.
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
You always go above and beyond to help us. Thank you
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.😊
thanks for pointing out the cable ajustment screw
Love watching your repair ,exspeally when you zoom everything in, very talented lady thanks for your videos.
Brilliant! I find all your videos informing and often entertaining...
Love how you explain things. Makes understanding the process much easier. Thanks
I am retired and do repairs on machines for fun and have learned a lot from your videos, thanks so much.
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❤
Love your channel. Keep on helping us DIY’ers.
We have a lot of truly great small engine repair channels, but Chicanic remains my goto source for anything small engine related.
I watch you every evening! I ALWAYS learn something from your videos! I own Tri County Small Engine Repair,
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
I always enjoy watching your videos to learn how to maintain and repair my power equipment.
Thanks sweetie, I love your videos. I am 70, still get to learn something helpful and save money.
My Dad would say "it was running my yoh just look at this", well explained and videoed Bre!
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 appreciate you starting to list the parts. Helps when I am trying to fix my own items.
I agree it does help 😊
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.
glad you do the videos, the nearest repair shop is 30 miles away. saves a trip for the simple stuff
Always enjoy your thorough instruction!
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.
I do small engine repair for folks and I love your videos because I always seem to learn sumptin.
You are taking away some of my fears of these mix fuel machines. Thanks.
Since I got my first cell phone with a camera, I record taking apart anything unfamiliar. Sure makes reassembly easier.
Absolute favorite small engine repair expert channel. Congrats on getting near 400K. Will be soon!
I love how when you opened that thing up, you just looked at it and laughed.
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.
Very helpful video. You have so much patience when you work on machinery!👍🤠
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 ❤😊
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping us repair our lawn equipment. ❤
You make it so simple to repair. Continu the good work you do.
Very informative. Like that you have not spoken anything about the person who had done all that wrong fittings
My grandson recently dropped off to me a Stihl FS-76 line trimmer that he found at the curb knowing that I like to tinker with such things in my retirement. The starter rope would not turn the engine over, so I did the usual diagnoses. This led me to having to remove the cylinder and what a surprise! The piston was gone! I was laughing so hard, I had to sit down for a spell! Someone was in here before with the intent of repairs, as there were the remains of a shop work tag wired through the wrist pin retaining it, roller bearing and two bushings. It was this that caught in the porting that caused the engine to appear to be locked up. Now I was able to verify spark and I decided to replace the piston/rings. With good compression, I replace the carburetor as it was cheaper than rebuilding the Walbro carburetor. This is all I did. I fueled it up and on the 3rd pull, it started up and with a bit of carburetor adjustment, it is running like a dream! Now it is going back to my grandson.
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 have to give you credit I have learned so much from you. Thank you and may the Lord bless you
Thank you! This really helps in repairing many things by paying attention to little details and all.
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.😊
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 video of you fixing carburetor on a Stihl chainsaw really helped me out very much thank you for that
Your videos are a great instruction on repairs. I try not to miss an episode.
Looked at several vedios, by far the best.clear pics,and very methodical on how to take apart and put back together!
Once I saw there wasn't an issue with the throttle cable by the carb, I knew it was the spring by the throttle lever before you took it apart. It was good to get a refresher on taking the shaft cover off also. Always well explained...thanks.
Before I started watching your videos I was very intimidated by small engine repair. Now I look back at myself and think I was dumb for being so intimidated. The not knowing what I'm doing phase is replaced by common sense and you explain the processes so clearly it makes doing the work on my own pretty much a no brainer. Is it bad fuel? Pretty much 99.9999% of the time it's bad fuel. Lol!
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
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.
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.
Great information! I wish I had a local mechanic like you! Thanks for the information!
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!!!
Thanks for the great videos that homeowners like me can understand.
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
Enjoy watching your show ever since I came across it several months ago. Thank you for saving me money, time and frustration
It's good to see someone who explains it so clearly thanks
Excellent job showing us the mysteries of our equipment!
Thank you for this video. You saved me a trip to the repair shop.
I have a couple of Stihl string trimmers. I may never need these tips. But…. Now I know more about working on them… Amazing how many things people will over look disassembling something thinking it doesn’t matter….
I love your channel. My throttle on my Stihl RS 91 F just quit working today and here you are!
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.
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.
Thank you so much for creating one of the best channels on TH-cam!!
A lot of humor in the video and comments but seriously you are a great teacher. (Time, money, and frustration!)
find your videos very informative they have helped me keep my lawn equipment running and starting easy
You just keep getting better and better
When you watch someone like you showing how to go through the steps it takes away so much of the unknown. I love your videos 5:44
You are one heck of a handy girl to know. I always learn from your videos and you make it look so so easy.... Thanks !
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 !
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.
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!
Thank you for showing us the fix for the trigger issue.
You have a great channel! I thoroughly enjoy it!
A lot of the time the home DIY ers make mistakes with re assembly and then throw away a good machine. Being taught by someone who knows or the will to work out why something is not working correctly is a great life lesson . Well done Bree , the hole jokes have been well hashed over , it did bring a laugh to us lecherous older gentlemen.
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
I'm staying inside Monday, Kansas City is at 90%. 2017 we were 100% and we watched it. Interesting video.
Thanks for video on trigger sticking. Don’t have 1 but enjoy watching repairs 😁
Glad to see you cover Stihl as that is what I have. Your videos have saved me a lot of headache and frustration. As far as the eclipse a welding lens will work as well as the eclipse glasses, which is what I had for the last one. just don't use sunglasses. They won't protect your eyes. One thing to be prepared for, When the sun gets dark the evening bugs, aka. mosquitos and other critters, get confused and come out. I was in Akin, SC and got eat up with mosquitos in the middle of the day until the sun came back out and bugs went and hid again.
je n'ai pas compris un mot mais votre démonstration m'a servi! un grand merci!!