Lawn Mower starts and then dies, turned out to be an easy cheap fix -Loctite!
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Mower starts and then dies. A loose mounting plate for the carb is the culprit. Loctite was the solution in this case.
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Thanks for the video, it helped me keep the lawnmower running. I do home improvements and now I’m learning how to work on small engines.
Excellent thank you LCM for the comment
I've driven myself crazy for most of the evening trying to figure out what's wrong with mine. . . and combined with little to no knowledge of small engines, it's been a lot of teaching myself what different parts are and do while also trying to troubleshoot. Your video not only was the solution for my problem, you explained it clearly and simply and definitely gave me the the confidence to DIY the job myself. Thank you!
Thank you for the comment. I'm glad it worked out for you.
Same for me_ am crossing fingers that it will be the fix for mine as well🙃
@ajtv1993 well?!?
Very good video and helpful. Not what my problem is, but you taking it apart -- shows me that I can do it. Much simplier than I thought. Thanks -- you're giving faith that can do it myself.
Poe Lemic thank you for the comment. There really isn't much to these engines. I hope you find the video that helps you completely.
My ocd wouldn't allow me to put that mower back together dirty like that. Thanks for showing yet another mower repair. These videos are valuable for us diy'ers.
i understand completely. im only a mild ocd but it only applies to certain things.
Found the self diagnosed ocder
Go job we're all not weirdos
I like how you show the symptoms before you work on things. Great job!
If it's possible to show it I will try. Sometimes I'm not able to.
Ok ok j
Trying to figure out what's wrong with my mower has been driving me nuts. I make not pretenses to be a mechanic of any kind. You're video was great, explained clearly and simply to understand. Thank you for a "practical" video.
thank you Millard Griffin.
Nice, I know nothing about mower mechanics but with the video instructional I think I can tackle it. Thanks for your video.
Thank you Robin Akins for the comment I appreciate it and I hope it works out for you.
Nice video. Well spoken without meaningless verbiage. Quick and to the point! Thanks!!
Glad you liked it!
Quick to the point is My cup of tea 🍵
Thanks. I got my small engine running because of this video.
Thank you Dwaine Stroud and you're welcome.
This is something most would not check, I am going to try tomorrow. Good video.
thank you. hopefully it works out for you
Nice video. If anyone else having a similar issue and the carburetor isn't loose, then check the bottom canister under the carburetor, there is one small bolt, once removed you should see two tiny holes on the bolt. Clean them an wallay. Perfection. DallasCityOfChampions
Fernando Rodriguez thank you for the tip. I appreciate it.
I believe what he may have meant to say was ... "aaaaand voila!" 🤔
I mean, I'm just sayin' 😉👍
Voila is what it means walla
Bro! Thank you so much . That little hole was clogged. It was one in a million to find your comment ! Very pleased
This one saved me!!! i tryed everything under the sun and once i used a toothpick to clean out the little holes under the carb. BAMB!
Hey, just got my answer, to my mower not working! Love spending zero dollars and having my mower up and running quickly! Thanks!💙
Thanks for the comment. Glad I could help.
Excellent diagnosis and fix. Seems like an unusual problem but you found it. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for the comment and yes it certainly was not the typical repair.
thank you for your video. I have been working trying to get my mower to stay running for 2 weeks. I have changed gas tanks carburetors. finally I know I need to go a little deeper and see where the problem is. thank you..
you are welcome Tammy Fletcher I appreciate your comment.
So what was the freaking problem?
Step one: remove engine
Dude I work on stuff like this as a day job and see some of these videos for a tip. I'll tell you, this was a good watch fr. Also I find it crazy you do this out in the yard. I put machines on a table and either sit or stand where it's at. Trust me you'll save alot of energy and you'll save your back
thank you Destin5, I appreciate the tip
@Destin5 That's great advice for someone who does this as a day job. Myself, I don't have a work table large enough to hoist it up on and I only have one lawn mower.
I'm using a chair to sit on 😆
Good job, thanks for getting to the problem and REPAIR quick. Subscribed .
Thank you Liberty Man for the comment I appreciate it.
Thanks !! I have this same motor and am fixing it myself !! Awesome !!! Saving me MONEY !!!
No problem and thanks for the comment
I'm having exactly the same issue & hoping this is the fix. Thanks for sharing your video.
Hopefully it works. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Thank you HG for this vid. You diagnosis was right on. I went out to mow today.. mower would start, then die. Just like in your vid. Carb was loose.. and that was it. Checked stuff... cleaned behind air cleaner, tightened stuff up good.. and ... well... just finished mowing the yard. Started strong and did not a hiccup. Thanks again.
Thank you Robert Mardis and you're welcome.
1:51 One tip: before pulling out the filler tube, check the base for built up crud that accumulates around the tube from spilled oil mixed with lawn clippings and dust. It's very easy for that crud to fall straight into the oil pan when you lift up the tube. Nice video and thanks for posting.
Thank you very much for the tip. I will try to be more mindful next time.
einfussganger loop
Very good repair! 🛠️👍
And any of you out there that see the Briggs & Stratton engine label, it is NOT a 6.5HP engine, it is more like a 4 to 5 HP engine. The 6.5 is the ft- lbs gross torque it develops!
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Thanks man, i had no idea what was going on with my lawnmower
Thank you for the comment
Awesome video... Watching this 6 years after you posted and it's still relevant and helpful!!
anytime
Thorough presentation. Thanks. Saw a thing I missed in going through my mower an hour ago. Back to the garage to disassemble again and go through the carb more thoroughly. Btw...I only use premium fuel, 93 octane in all gas engines here, as recommended by my repair shop...since using it, for over 10 years, my former bi-annual trips to the repair shop have stopped! I don't run engines dry or drain the fuel in the Autumn, typically October. My engines start up fine each year in April.
very nice and thank you for sharing your experience
High octane fuel is not really needed
What you need is fuel with NO ETHANOL
I like the speed of your video's. I watch some of these things and time wasted showing backing every bolt or screw out is brutal. I get it already , get to the important stuff ! Nice job on the content, well done.
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
Wow excellent video I believe I could even follow those steps with some patients Thank you for the tips
no problem and thank you Deborah Corona.
enjoyed the video and it answered my questions perfectly. thanks for your help. Jeff Wetumpka Alabama
You're welcome Jeffrey Wetumpka for the comment I appreciate it
Love those quantum engines, they have proven themselves. Even the autochoke design thermostats rarely fail anymore. Just as bulletproof as the 3.5's
Thanks again for the comment. Yes they are workhorses.
Thank you for this, I will start working on my mower to see if this fixes it.
I hope it works for you. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it.
@@Kube_Dog thanks man
Don't want to buy a new mower will give it a shot. Had this one for only 2yrs. Thanks
Thanks_ you gave a widow woman a place to start_ i worked at 2 small engine shops so have basic_ very basic common knowledge of mostly parts, and with this video i understand how these parts assemble and work_ thank you for the help_ let you know if it fixed mine
No problem
Been watching your newer videos as as a new subscriber. Came across this one and watched and I must say thank you for removing the music from the videos lol I also like the structure of the newer vids. Thanks for posting!
thank your for your input, I appreciate your honesty B Bishop.
My craftsman mower was starting and stopping. After watching your video, I pulled the air cleaner and inside of the intake tube was a small mud dobber nest.
Nothing was loose, I cleaned it out, it started and works perfect again.
Thanks for sharing. 👍
Great job! thank you Creek Walker.
Small engine,(mower,) needs 3 things to run
(In no particular order)
- Fuel
- Spark
- Air
Check these
Majority of the problem(s) will be one (or more) of these
Fuel seems to be the most frequent
Thanks for sharing. I have the exact same mower. I found it on the trash a few years ago & the only thing wrong with it was the shut-off switch. I fixed it with a wire tie. This mower is a beast & can cut down 6 inch tall grass no problem. I just recently found another similar Craftsman mower on the trash with a 6.75 HP BS. It also has a shut-off switch problem & the right front drive wheel was stripped. I ordered a new wheel for 21.00 & now I got a great mower. I can't believe what some ppl throw away.
Me too. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
I have a friend who makes some surprising money doing just that. He is always on the lookout for, mowers, snow blowers, weed whackers, whatever. The fixes are usually easy and cheap.
@@mbtadhl you are absolutely correct. Great money
Bum
ya I really men it you make problems seem like it’s no big deal Sometimes it’s difficult for me to diagnose the problems. And as you know no what’s to tell you how to fix em . So thanks again you rock I’ll be following your fixes
Sorry for the late reply but thank you.
I have the same model with the sane problem. I thought it was the ignition coil. Thanks so much for the video
Thank you for the comment
I just did exactly what you did and my lawn mower works again! Great video, thank you !
Thank you Pedro Corona for the comment I appreciate it
I’m drunk is hell watching this video 🤣🤣🤣
Also check carburetor meter valve that holds carburetor bowl on. Looks like a bolt holding carburetor bowl on underneath. Use copper wire to clean small hole in meter valve. Clean bowl out with a little gas. Check air filter is clean. Check spark plug- gap- fouling- wear. My carb was loose on weed whip and a quick fix. Don't know why mounting bolts aren't put in with Loctite from the factory. Good video. Easy to understand. Moved along and showed clearly steps.
Thank you Joseph Werner. I appreciate the information and keep it up.
Great video and easy to understand info. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Steve Harris for the comment. I hope you found the answers you're looking for.
thanks! Saved me ~$400 - God Bless!
You're welcome and thanks for the comment and time I appreciate it
Please clean the deck next time before screwing all the parts together again 😂🤓👍👍 just kidding you! Great video and I subscribed your channel! Greetings from overseas from Germany 🇩🇪
Thank you Maik I appreciate the comment and the subscription.
You were right on! Cleaned cross tube and main jet, started and fan fine, Thanks!
Glad it helped
What are all these people talking about!?!?! Hahaha Where was he talking about a cross tune?!?! He tighten the carb and put in a fatter gasket. I have a toro and a craftsmen and they are both doing the same thing. They are both broken, and they are braking me. I hate this.
Exactly what I needed. Many thanks!
no problem
Okay easier fix
"Buys new lawnmower"
I discovered spraying a layer of hairspray on old gaskets, then letting it dry before reassembly works great on old small engine work. pump spray is what works best .not aerosol
Eric Stewart wow great trick. I'll have to give that a try.
I had one doing the same thing..the bolts were loose and the plate was cracked...it was on a Sunday lawnmower shops closed so I just welded it...works fine now..thanks for the video..CHEERS 🍺🍺🍺
Thanks for sharing your experience .
Home Garage you would be surprised what I come across...like that plastic intake tube if it's not loose it's cracked..CHEERS 🍺🍺🇺🇸🇺🇸
Cheers mate. Big up from Scotland 👍
Thank you Ppp
Hey nice video! I just overhauled my carb and it runs great as long as I pump the prime bubble. it seems it doesn’t get enough gas any suggestions how to fix that??
Did you replace the seat needle? If so did you notice the position of the float? Was it level when turned upside down? If not then there may not be enough gas getting in the carb bowl and only running on the gas your priming into the carb. Thanks for the comment.
Home Garage thanks for the reply. Yes sir I did check that and it was level. But I clean the holes on the bowl bolt with a thin wire and now it runs great. Thank you tho.
Thank you and good work.
there could be a number of different issues that cause this problem. a video like this is only good for a select few who have the same problem. for once i would like to see a video that covers the gamut of issues but we'll never get that as they are as diverse as the problem.
other noted causes are trash in the carb. bad fuel. a clogged vent of the gas cap. a dirty carburetor. even a bad safety switch (on riding mowers) can sometimes produce such a problem as well as other things that could be the culprit.
Thank you paul k for the comment.
I really enjoy your site thanks for all your tips.
Thank you dann daly I really appreciate it
Great short and to the point video. Thank you for not wasting my time. I will subscribe bc you didnt waste my time when reinstalling.
Thanks for the sub!
Was that Loc-Tite Red? Holy hell those bolts are never coming out again! Nice fix though.
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
Blue would be much more appropriate. Hell, Some hot melt glue or a lock washer would suffice. That said, Thanks for the video.
@@ipwee thanks for the comment I appreciate it
LocTite is 'thread-locker' liquid in a small tube colors match whether it is regular or stronger formula. Available at a Wal-Mart or similar hardware or Lowe's type store and it keeps a bolt from vibrating loose, generally.
@@DougHinVA I think you may have misread my comment, but thank you for the explanation anyways! Always appreciate helpful comments on TH-cam.
Do you have a port number for the oversize O-ring on the intake manifold
Sorry I don't. I have a box of random o rings that pick out of.
Thanks! This was the first search result that came up, and it was the fix we needed!
thank you Stephenie Vassar for the comment I appreciate it
Thx, this video was helpful to me.
@@so6pdxrk991 you're welcome
Thank you for this my mower was doing the same thing I couldn’t figure it out but thanks your video it’s working again I really appreciate it
Glad it helped
Usually the main jet, I over looked it on my mower.
Yes most of the time it's the main jet.
oh yeah, that's an "easy fix" LOL!
Only took me about 10 minutes worth of labor, and that's only because I put it on wrong the first time lol, better than wasting a couple hundred bucks buying a new one.
@Seth Watson LOSER
It is an easy fix. Literally like 6 bolts
If you know what to look for.
It really doesn't get much simpler than taking bolts off and putting them back on. You're not having to tear down any parts to fix internals. My 8 year old daughter just did a similar repair as I talked her through it
Ready to start examining small engines with full glee : )
Thank you !
Thank you!
Thanks, good mechanic detective skills there.
It was more dumb luck than anything else. Thanks for the comment and the watch.
You put in a lot of work, but man, what you did for most people is not easy.
To be honest I'm really looking for the tough cases like this one. I really stumbled on the solution by accident this time. It's a small engine vs a car with multiple systems. Thanks for the comment.
You have a point being many people haven't done this type of trouble shooting before or have the tools. I learned by doing it. Make sure you keep bolts/parts in order in disassembly.
Absolutely great advice
Unscrewing some bolts is not that hard. Righty tighty, lefty loose!
Annony Mouse thank you for the comment.
I might as well would have give the carburetor a good clean with carburetor cleaner
Thanks for the comment. It probably would have helped.
Great video this was excellent what was wrong with my mower fixed first try
Thank you Brandon Hanks for the comment I appreciate it
Great Video. You were the best help. THANKS!!!!!!
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
If I undo all those screws & bolts, I'll never remember which goes where 😲
i understand. i have had to put the nuts and bolts in to a piece of cardboard that was labeled to tell me where they all came from
@@HomeGaragechannel I'm going to clean tje lawn mower real good & try this. I fix everything else why not this too 😉 it's just a little overwhelming to me, that's all. I'll even do the other little maintenance items too i.e. replace air filter/add or change oil/spark plug etc... It's a 2nd hand and may need some all around TLC 👍
so basically take apart the whole engine lol
😂 just taken it apart and wiggle
Very helpful thank you this was exactly my problem I was just about to order a carb kit.
Glad I could help
Great advise ty, I'll have to watch it again I've never worked on a carburetor
good luck to you and thanks your time
Hmm yea I don’t think I’ll be able to put it back together lol
I understand how you feel. Least give it a try
@@HomeGaragechannel I’m going to try. I have been troubleshooting the issue. So far I changed the spark plug, change oil and the fuel.
@@barbaraismond2330 I hope it works out for you
Agreed. This may "look" easy. But most people don't even realize that these items being "unscrewed" are not "bolts" or "screws." It looks like they are those "torque" things that are on the backs of dryers and washers. The repairman use those things just to make it so "normal" people can't fix the things with their traditional tools such as a flat screwdriver.
Michael Zoran thank you. Yes for most a torx bit may be foreign to them.
Michael Zoran just buy a torx screw driver? It’s like saying filling up your car is hard because the gas pumps don’t look like they do in the 50s. They still work the same.
Very good demonstration. Look like my lawn mower have this problem. Thanks
You're welcome!
Hose popped off. Awesome video. Thanks so much
You're welcome!
LOL!!! Easy Fix?!?! Dude just dismantled the entire mower.
Not even close
😂😂😂😂😂
Im supposed to do this!?!
I tried all that, it still would not run, it start then die. maybe I need a new Carbur.
Yes that is the next step.
Thank You your video showed me what I left out in the rebuild...dat gum O ring
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
Home Garage Your Welcome
excellent stuff, it is just the information I need
Brian Walsh thank you for the comment and you're welcome.
There's no way I could do this. I've bought three very pricey mowers in 4 years. Cost me more to get them "repaired" than it would to buy new ones. It's like these things are built to self destruct after Xamount of uses.
Same here!!! I've been through 2 in 2 years and I'm getting ready to buy a third it looks like. This is after oil checks, fuel stabilizer, cleaning each time, etc... I've heard the term "planned obsolescence" for appliances but I guess the same is true for lawn mowers.
It’s time to buy a battery lawnmower
I would but I don't believe in battery tech for lawn equipment yet.
You saved my lawnmower! 10/10
You're welcome and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
A got the same peoblem the machine star but it goes off so tomorrow im going to check that carb see if is loose.. thank you that is a good video
No problem and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
You call that an easy fix? You ripped the while mower apart. Lol
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
"Easy fix"
*unscrews whole lawnmower, replaces motor and builds a new lawnmower*
😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Oh yeah. I'm just going to go to the store that sells the meaty o rings.
PS. You actually helped me fix the lawn mower. I tilted it the way you did and shook the hell out of it, and now it works and I mowed my whole yard. Thanks for the know how.
Exactly! Let me just go buy another lawnmower... lol
The small engine whisperer is what you are LOL. Amazing videos!
Thanks
Ahhh..mines doing the exact same thing. I'll try this...thanx a lot:) Excellent video:)
thanks for the comment I appreciate it
If you're going beyond a layer to see whar the problem is..then its not an "easy fix".
It might be cheap..but not easy.
Thanks for the comment. Its relative to other harder fixes out there.
Crap music i turned off it would otherwise be a good video
I agree with you. I have turned off plenty of other videos with music I didn't like too.
Great video! Thanks!
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
Awesome job
Thank you Reno Stubbs. I appreciate it.
Too damn much of work
It can be a bit intimidating but this is easy compared to other fixes.
Thanks! I partially disassembled my mower to clean it up etc. Noticed the carb was lose but didnt see where to tighten it so I let it be. When i tried to start it, the engine was konking out exactly like yours, so i guess that's the problem. Ill have to dissemble further to expose those bolts and hopefully that will solve it.
good luck to you.
Thanks for sharing this video with us.
no problem
Thanks again for taking the time sharing
My pleasure!
Thank you very much.
Great job. Well done
Thank you!
Excellent easy to follow video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for posting this. I was able to find what was loose and tighten it up, cleaned the carburetor out (spray cleaner) while I was at it and now it’s like a brand new mower!
Glad it helped
Thank you. very helpful
Thank you Colin & Heather Alley and you're welcome.
thanks men this video fix my lawnmower
Thank you Juan Mendez for the comment I appreciate it
Thanks for helping!
No problem!
very cool. i'm gonna try this!
mary dechristopher thank you for the comment.