I think I was the one who introduced to you to those useful screw-on z -bend cable attachments several years ago. Glad so see them come in handy on this excellent repair on your part. They have saved me on many jobs. Long live the Briggs flat heads. one of the best single cylinders ever made.
@@BrucesShop I have a Tecumseh generator that never wants to start on choke but runs fine afterwards. I have cleaned that carb 3 times with no improvement. I am thinking about putting a primer carb on it instead.
Tired of rebuilding and cleaning the carb/float bowl every three weeks. Starts first pull then gets dirt in the float bowl and dies. Back to putting inline fuel filters in I guess, won't be buying another Craftsman.
The sad part about it is those are supposed to be "environmentally-friendly"... In the US, most people would throw it out with the trash when it stops working. Nice save, Bruce!
Because of you Bruce I learned repairing and/or making up new cables for my mowers. Nothing more disappointing then ordering a control cable as per part number and finding the cable is too short. In that case, it was my first repair to splice it longer to fit the mower, and repair the old original cable for a spare. I've save trips going to the mower repair shop, and not being satisfied in their job quality. Time is money on their end, they can't charge too much for the repairs vs. the value of your mower.
Ya know this year...separate machines...seen about handful of issues that were auto choke related. I can’t recall the last time I’ve seen one prior to this season! Def for sure keeps me on my toes!
Very good Bruce, I like how you care about the equipment you work on and make them look good after the repair. I have one of these very similar with a rear wheel drive and primer bought in 2008 and looks like it just came out of the showroom.... hate to see them abused too.
Good day, glad you used a craftsman screwdriver on the muffler tabs. I saw the muffler was 180 degrees out from Texas. I don’t know how you did it but the little changes you have done on filming are real nice video since.
Bruce i got some of the magnetic tip nut drivers for my impacts very handy. I only have the sae set as thats what I use the most. Love seeing the care you give these push mowers. Also I'm considering using a device like yours rather than using my carb spray
The Good news is , the manufacturer of the engine stamped the numbers onto the engine block instead of a printing them on a sticker. That's the good news.
Just watched a video from Ellis Mowers. He just unhooked the plastic flap, and the mower started right up and ran fine, and he has done t on 4 mowers like that one now.
I have nearly the identical machine only mine has the primer bulb and I don't have the high wheels in the back. Not a fancy model but it has been a solid runner. The only issue I had was actually very recent and was the float bowl was sitting very low and not letting enough gas through to keep it running. Its one of those plastic floats and I had to carefully heat it up to make adjustments. I don't know how long that will last so am going to have a replacement on hand for when it goes.
You can buy cables with on end being a z bend. The other a z bend clamp here is one this should get you started. www.ebay.ca/itm/372677001455?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D6df6a442f5534c4eaf1c7a6357b61601%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D223384528561%26itm%3D372677001455%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DRotary&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1
Bruce, in my area I'm getting alot of repairs that are governor and spring related, folks like to play with the springs, maybe you could do a video , want not to do!!! Lol. IM WHIT YA!!🤣
Yo yo watching while at work.. sorry I mean working while watching lol we have similar mowers like that here.. they always seem to run well.. good tip with the blow torch.. stay safe my friend
Hey Bruce For the second time now (on Sunday), I’ve had to fabricate an autochoke spring. Also, the little arrowhead shaped spring hook was broken off, so I drilled a small hole in the arm and hooked on my new spring. Surprisingly, it ran without it and I also discovered the bi-metallic arm was all bent over. No idea how that could happen under the shroud. All good now!
@@BrucesShop I ordered this... C$ 3.53 21% Off | 10 Pack Proline Air Vane Spring Lawn Mower Parts Replace For 790849 High-quality Materials Durable And Practical Tools Parts
@@BrucesShop Hey Bruce Do you see comments that have links included, or are they automatically deleted? I notice they aren’t visible in the comments section. Thanks, Jim
Hey there i have been calling you by the wrong name again Daryl. Sorry. There are a few regulars that i do this too. There are just so many people to remember.
Found a practically brand new Toro push mower with a Briggs auto choke on the road this summer. Runs good, problem is when I start it it runs real slow initially, just stumbles over barely staying going. But all I have to do is let it run like that for a few seconds, kill it, then start it again and it's fine. Strangest damn problem I've ever had with a small engine and I can't figure it out.
Well explained video. I have the same engine on my John Deere push mower. I get a very high idle at startup and once it warms up it runs fine. I replaced the thermostat and the carborator. The air vane lever looks fine and opens choke as it should. Always starts first pull. All replacement parts have been OEM B&S. Any thoughts?
OML , where are the cooling fins on the head? Are there any around the cylinder? Remember the days of the B&S Kool Bore? Now those engines had cooling fins!
How's she goin'? I think it's neat the ay these auto chokes work. Well except when the 'doo-hinker' is broken!!! LOL Nice fix Bruce and thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! Take care!!
The spark plug boot looks like one from a pressure washer. They are better insulated against water. Maybe the coil was from a pressure washer and switched in the past.
I use 1/16 inch stainless rope. The Z bend adaptor are available on amazon. U.S. Amazon link www.amazon.com/Rotary-Pack-14819-Universal-Cable/dp/B07H52BZJN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQOBT8WK4806&keywords=z+bend+adapter&qid=1663176479&sprefix=z+bend+adaptor+%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-1
I forget but here is a link to the little Z bend attachments www.ebay.ca/itm/372677001455?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D6df6a442f5534c4eaf1c7a6357b61601%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D223384528561%26itm%3D372677001455%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DRotary&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1
@@BrucesShop I ordered the 10 pack of those from your link here. With tax and shipping, they are $1.10 each (US). Much better than the $3 each I had to pay at a local place last week. But it was worth it, my customer would have had to pay almost $20 and wait a week if I ordered a new cable. $6 in Zed bends, $0.19 per foot for cable, sheath was good except plugged in the middle where the old one rusted and broke. I used the long part of the broken cable as a long flexible drill bit to drill it open again, rotorooter style. $7 is better than $20. Be on the lookout for a big check for your commission on the $11 Zed bend order.
On the contrary... I have owned a Briggs auto-choke and never had any problems, same with the primer units... keep them shedded and covered... makes a world of difference.
Bruce, you're not the only one who talks to yourself,,I do too, even to the phone while I am watching you
LOL Thanks a lot.
Another great fix to save a good looking mower. I am very impressed with that choke design and how it works, getting more advanced everyday.
Thanks for watching sir.
I just shared this with a friend who had issues. Love the hot and cold verification tests!!
Well thanks Ken. We help each other.
Great video. You brought the mower back in service again.
Thanks a lot bbo
I think I was the one who introduced to you to those useful screw-on z -bend cable attachments several years ago. Glad so see them come in handy on this excellent repair on your part. They have saved me on many jobs. Long live the Briggs flat heads. one of the best single cylinders ever made.
I agree.
Hi Bruce. This was a great video for the guys that want to fix their mower. Like the cable and the auto choke explanation , it was superb
Thanks I don't mind doing repetitive things as each engine has a different name. The viewer may not know that a lot of this stuff is similar.
@@BrucesShop right ,I liked it a lot. I haven't seen that cable fix before
I like the primer bulb version much better than the automatic choke.
Me too. Reliability is what I like.
@@BrucesShop I have a Tecumseh generator that never wants to start on choke but runs fine afterwards. I have cleaned that carb 3 times with no improvement. I am thinking about putting a primer carb on it instead.
@@haneyoakie14 Spray some carb spray on the gaskets. If the RPM's changed you are running lean and need gaskets. That is all i have.
Tired of rebuilding and cleaning the carb/float bowl every three weeks. Starts first pull then gets dirt in the float bowl and dies. Back to putting inline fuel filters in I guess, won't be buying another Craftsman.
The sad part about it is those are supposed to be "environmentally-friendly"... In the US, most people would throw it out with the trash when it stops working. Nice save, Bruce!
Thanks you are right
Because of you Bruce I learned repairing and/or making up new cables for my mowers. Nothing more disappointing then ordering a control cable as per part number and finding the cable is too short. In that case, it was my first repair to splice it longer to fit the mower, and repair the old original cable for a spare. I've save trips going to the mower repair shop, and not being satisfied in their job quality. Time is money on their end, they can't charge too much for the repairs vs. the value of your mower.
Thanks Bill
Crank out those videos Bruce! When are we going to see stickers? Love the designs!
Still landscaping Ken. When thing settle down in a few days. The crew was in yesterday.
Haha, Bruce, metal detecting,, I have the greatest pull tap calection in the world, even way up there in Canada! Good Job pal!
Ya know this year...separate machines...seen about handful of issues that were auto choke related. I can’t recall the last time I’ve seen one prior to this season! Def for sure keeps me on my toes!
Yes. These troubles seem to go in cycles. thanks for the comment.
Nice work Bruce. I sure am enjoying the videos.
Glad you like them!
Super video as always, Bruce, I always use a bit of copper grease, on the vanes as part of all service, keep safe keep well
Great idea
Neat trick to test the auto choke, with the torch and the freon like spray. 👍
Thanks 👍
Another good save thanks to the Pender Parts Pantry.
Righty ho friendero oonni
Very good Bruce, I like how you care about the equipment you work on and make them look good after the repair. I have one of these very similar with a rear wheel drive and primer bought in 2008 and looks like it just came out of the showroom.... hate to see them abused too.
Thanks Don.
Informative and entertaining! Keep up the good work.
Thanks Donna , will do!
Good day, glad you used a craftsman screwdriver on the muffler tabs. I saw the muffler was 180 degrees out from Texas. I don’t know how you did it but the little changes you have done on filming are real nice video since.
Thanks a lot. Good to hear from you.
I wondered how those auto chokes worked on mowers. Thanks to you I know now.
Thanks for watching
Great fix as always Bruce. Lucky for them you had parts. 👍
Lucky for me too. LOL
Great job , runs like it should. They should be very pleased with your work.
I hope so.
Bruce i got some of the magnetic tip nut drivers for my impacts very handy. I only have the sae set as thats what I use the most. Love seeing the care you give these push mowers. Also I'm considering using a device like yours rather than using my carb spray
Thanks Scott
Nice work!
Thanks a lot. John
The Good news is , the manufacturer of the engine stamped the numbers onto the engine block instead of a printing them on a sticker. That's the good news.
Right.
Just watched a video from Ellis Mowers. He just unhooked the plastic flap, and the mower started right up and ran fine, and he has done t on 4 mowers like that one now.
Thanks for that.
I have nearly the identical machine only mine has the primer bulb and I don't have the high wheels in the back. Not a fancy model but it has been a solid runner. The only issue I had was actually very recent and was the float bowl was sitting very low and not letting enough gas through to keep it running. Its one of those plastic floats and I had to carefully heat it up to make adjustments. I don't know how long that will last so am going to have a replacement on hand for when it goes.
I think you were testing us when you tried putting the muffler on the wrong way :-) p.s love your video's :-) (im in england)
Thanks Jim I get turned around too. i decided not to edit that out.
Another great video Bruce. What did you use to clamp the bottom of the brake bail cable to the engine side?
You can buy cables with on end being a z bend. The other a z bend clamp here is one this should get you started.
www.ebay.ca/itm/372677001455?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D6df6a442f5534c4eaf1c7a6357b61601%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D223384528561%26itm%3D372677001455%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DRotary&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1
Bruce, in my area I'm getting alot of repairs that are governor and spring related, folks like to play with the springs, maybe you could do a video , want not to do!!! Lol. IM WHIT YA!!🤣
Thanks for the suggestion.
Enjoyed the video Bruce.Like i have saod before i learn something with them.
Thanks Tom. I learn every time as well.
Yo yo watching while at work.. sorry I mean working while watching lol we have similar mowers like that here.. they always seem to run well.. good tip with the blow torch.. stay safe my friend
Right on Thanks a lot Mick
U got me thru a rough nite
I m so happy. i have been there.
It was cool Bruce!
Thanks.
nice fix Bruce, handy to have the common parts that fail, saves a trip to the Amazon, take care eh!
Yes. A one hour old part is a used part.
Hey Bruce
For the second time now (on Sunday), I’ve had to fabricate an autochoke spring. Also, the little arrowhead shaped spring hook was broken off, so I drilled a small hole in the arm and hooked on my new spring. Surprisingly, it ran without it and I also discovered the bi-metallic arm was all bent over. No idea how that could happen under the shroud. All good now!
Great work Jim
@@BrucesShop I ordered this...
C$ 3.53 21% Off | 10 Pack Proline Air Vane Spring Lawn Mower Parts Replace For 790849 High-quality Materials Durable And Practical Tools Parts
@@BrucesShop Hey Bruce
Do you see comments that have links included, or are they automatically deleted? I notice they aren’t visible in the comments section.
Thanks, Jim
Thanks for another science lesson
Thanks for watching
Great job sir
Hey there i have been calling you by the wrong name again Daryl. Sorry. There are a few regulars that i do this too. There are just so many people to remember.
@@BrucesShop no worries sir i just roll with it im sure you have so many subs its got to be hard sometimes
Found a practically brand new Toro push mower with a Briggs auto choke on the road this summer. Runs good, problem is when I start it it runs real slow initially, just stumbles over barely staying going. But all I have to do is let it run like that for a few seconds, kill it, then start it again and it's fine. Strangest damn problem I've ever had with a small engine and I can't figure it out.
Carb clean or a sticky governor i think. Don't adjust the governor though.
Steves has the small engine Saloon, why not go to his place for Happy Hour Bruce? 🍺
Well I have a different Steve come over on Wednesday. Today!!! YEAH.
Wow . never seen the thermostat bent like that
Something must have gotten in there.
The fan takes the choke off. After engine starts and warms up the the thermostat hold choke open for hot restarts.
You are absolutely right.
Well explained video.
I have the same engine on my John Deere push mower. I get a very high idle at startup and once it warms up it runs fine. I replaced the thermostat and the carborator. The air vane lever looks fine and opens choke as it should. Always starts first pull. All replacement parts have been OEM B&S. Any thoughts?
You are doing great.
OML , where are the cooling fins on the head? Are there any around the cylinder? Remember the days of the B&S Kool Bore? Now those engines had cooling fins!
Right on the flywheel and the front of the block too.
How's she goin'? I think it's neat the ay these auto chokes work. Well except when the 'doo-hinker' is broken!!! LOL Nice fix Bruce and thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! Take care!!
Thanks for watching sir.
The spark plug boot looks like one from a pressure washer. They are better insulated against water. Maybe the coil was from a pressure washer and switched in the past.
No these Briggscome lke that. i don'tlike them as itis one more source for trouble.
Great job.
That worked out well 😄
I think so too! I had fun heating the choke lever.
Bruce did you put back the springs that control the vane arm choke lever.
They are encased into the unit. I did not have to.
Bruce what size cable did you use, and what was the z bend adapter?
I use 1/16 inch stainless rope. The Z bend adaptor are available on amazon. U.S. Amazon link
www.amazon.com/Rotary-Pack-14819-Universal-Cable/dp/B07H52BZJN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQOBT8WK4806&keywords=z+bend+adapter&qid=1663176479&sprefix=z+bend+adaptor+%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-1
Bruce what size gauge wire,do you use to repair,the cables and what fittings do you use.Thank you nice video.
I forget but here is a link to the little Z bend attachments
www.ebay.ca/itm/372677001455?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D6df6a442f5534c4eaf1c7a6357b61601%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D223384528561%26itm%3D372677001455%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DRotary&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1
@@BrucesShop I ordered the 10 pack of those from your link here. With tax and shipping, they are $1.10 each (US). Much better than the $3 each I had to pay at a local place last week. But it was worth it, my customer would have had to pay almost $20 and wait a week if I ordered a new cable. $6 in Zed bends, $0.19 per foot for cable, sheath was good except plugged in the middle where the old one rusted and broke. I used the long part of the broken cable as a long flexible drill bit to drill it open again, rotorooter style. $7 is better than $20.
Be on the lookout for a big check for your commission on the $11 Zed bend order.
When you're driving a car do you call the left wheel the right wheel ? It's all a matter of perspective.
It was what was in front of me. I left it in when editing ARGH.
Sometimes I have to shave a little of the plastic off the shaft that fits on carb
Thanks Bob
That was the last good push mower engine Briggs made don't like the new ones with plastic carburetor and starting cup
You are right.
Prime for a good time , ohhh yaaa .
You got that right.
Nice job. I like to know how much is 10 glorps of gas lol your funny 😜
It is very simple, 10 glorps is twice as many as 5 glorps.
Those brigs are hard to keep running
On the contrary... I have owned a Briggs auto-choke and never had any problems, same with the primer units... keep them shedded and covered... makes a world of difference.
@@Don_ECHOguy I couldn't agree more. they are my favourite mower. Reliable, affordable and easy to fix.
How many glerps are in a glub?
I checked yesterday and for giurps in a litre. (quart)
Kelvin@@BrucesShop 4 per liter at STP. (Standard Temperature and Pressure) 273 K & 1 atm
lol
four glurps not for
@@BrucesShop we knew what u mint.
👍👍💯💯
That poor lawnmower people are so rough on lawnmowers
they are.