I’ve had them plugged so bad I had to use micro drill bits to open them out I’m 70 and I’ve learned most of the tricks would like to teach others but no one is interested until they have a problem
Got news for you Chuck, but I will pass along a revelation to me that I just never thought about. We're all following in someone else's shoes who we appreciate and now we- meaning you- have attempted to pass along your skill. Thank you! You too, Buck!😉
That's sure the truth, brother. I'd like to be an apprentice to a mechanic and learn. I have a great place to help other people and even run a small buiss. My neighbor was a small engine mechanic, big engine too probably. Best man I've met. I wish I would've tutored under him. He went home a few years ago🥺 and is sorely missed in countless ways
Another very practical option is to put a shut-off valve between the fuel tank and the carburetor and when you want to shut the mower off, you just turn the valve to cut off the fuel. It keeps the fuel system from getting clogged up when setting over the winter. Also it helps reduce problems from ethanol contaminated gasoline making the carb's internal workings "chalky."
If you got a Honda mower there is no problem with anything. I leave fuel in it over the winter months(regular gas) and it starts on the second pull. Been doing that for 7+ years.
@@bunzeebear2973 I also have a Honda mower. I've had it about three years and it has a fuel off switch between the fuel tank and carb. So, that's exactly how I turn it off. BTW, Honda is a Japanese word for " bullet-proof" Motorcycles, mowers, yeah, I've had a lot of Honda's.
I appreciate people like you - taking the time to make videos like this. You helped me get my Mom’s mower running today. I followed everything you did and it fired up on the first pull afterwards. Thank you!!
Thank you for this no b.s., no frills, video. You helped me earn major brownie points with my husband. I was determined to fix his lawnmower after the know-it-all brother in law couldn't. He blew me off like I didn't know anything and told my husband he needed to take it in because it needed a new carburetor. Husband believed him . . . I didn't. Don't underestimate this old grandma! And I'm not going to tell them how I fixed it or what my "special tool" is. I just said I took the carburetor apart, found the problem and fixed it!
Thank you. Well done. I find also that at the end of season before I store it, to just run the engine till it runs out of gas. This draws the retained gas out of the carburetor bowl so it does not sit there through the season.
Just performed the exact procedure, on the lawnmower after watching your video. Worked a treat, and started first pull. Her indoors now thinks I’m a mechanical genius. Thanks for all your great instruction. Greetings from Ireland, were the grass is always greener, we’ll that what I was always told as a gosson , small boy 👦.
I do it the simplest way. Once I have finished my mowing, before I store it, I will draw out the remaining residue from the carburetor so that it will not get clogged over time. The next time i want to use it I can immediately get it started without getting my hand dirtied. :D
@@fn4rillo Best is to run ethanol-free E0 gas with a fuel stabilizer for the last tank of gas at the end of the season. Run it until it quits, then drain the bowl. Most require removal; some have a drain plug.
Twenty some years ago I bought a Craftsman lawn mower. Then I moved to a new home with large land and it was stored in the garage for about 20 years without using it. Yesterday, I pulled it out and did what you shared… It ran very good. Thank you so very much Sir. God bless you and your family.
There's tiny wire brushes used to clean out tips in acetylene torches. They often come in assorted sizes and in there own little metal box that keeps them together and so you don't lose them. They'd be great to clean out these small passages as they actually have wire to help clean any debris and chalky build up and varnish.
Those are files. You don't want to make the hole bigger than it is on a carb. On a torch, it is not an issue if the hole is bigger. Molten metal blobs go up the hole so you need a file to knock it out. Gas varnish is like jelly, so smooth shaft is preferred.
Most of them are two cycle and are more involved.they have almost paper thin diaphragms and valves that become hard and no longer are flexible to do there job .they may last for three to five years or seasons ,and then may need replacement or a carb rebuild.an easy way to check this (being careful) if you have one that does not want to start is a small amount of carb cleaner fluid in to the carb pull the starter rope to see if it tries to run that can be a good indicator of a carb issue. DO NOT RECOMMEND USING STARTING FLUID.!!!!!!!!!!! Very Volitol. !!
Thanks, I needed that.... I knew about removing and cleaning the bowl but didn't realize how the fuel flowed thru the plug, or that it needed to be cleaned... Yup, these lawnmower repair shops are going to hate you, but fear not... us backyard mechanics have them outnumbered.
Amazing how a little varnish or carbon can completely shut us down! Had to do this myself last week and now I see your video. Great job. Saved hundreds, new mowers are soo expensive. Cheers 🎄⛄🙏😎👍🇺🇸
You know how many mowers I have gotten off the trash from people just throwing them out...literraly hundreds. Especially around tax time. Self propelled mowers normally start at 250 and up. I've given more away than I can count..lol
Hey Kevin, now you know the secret origin of my youtube moniker!!! My brother and I grew up listening to (and memorizing and reciting) their skits. Buck Weezer appeared on the Fun in the Son album in the skit "Let's trade your salvation." Here's another video I did you would like: th-cam.com/video/NJEEdfDJhZk/w-d-xo.html
The usual problem I’ve had at the start of every mowing season, is the float valve sticking closed, presumably caused by ethanol varnish forming on the seating of the valve pin. These last few years I’ve been running a bit of 2-stroke oil in the fuel of the last tank of the season, then running the engine out of fuel before putting it to bed for the winter. That seems to do the trick.
I've been running 92 octane ethanol free gas in my mower which really helps. It costs more than regular gas, but keeps things nice and clean. Like you I also run my mower dry before winter. Leaving gas in a mower during the winter is not good. When it's the new season for mowing, I change my oil, spark plug and put in a new air filter. Keeps my mower happy.
@@geekwithsocialskills I leave gas in like half or quarter tank or full(makes no difference) reg fuel usual. In spring...late April or early May I pull out the Honda mower out of the unheated tool shed, check to see if it has oil & then choke it & pull the cord TWICE. It is running. Air cleaner has not been checked in 5 years. It works my way just fine. Oil is probably original so +7years old. Mower does not have any emotions. It is too busy cutting the grass...so, the other extreme works too.
Just wanted to say thanks for the video. I was able to follow your simple steps and use one of the "high tech" tools to fix my lawn mower. We had it scheduled to go to the shop to be repaired, but they are running a month behind. Watched your video and followed the steps. Lawn mower is running GREAT! Thank you!
The solution to this type of problem is to use "premium fuel" in your lawn mower and this will never happen. Yes it costs a little more but it works. I've been utilizing premium fuel in my lawn mower for over 10 years and never had this problem again.
Yes. Or use fuel stabilizer. Or drain the gas tank before storage and run the carburetor bowl dry, or go start your mower once a month, etc. etc. But I made this video for those of us who never get around to doing any of those things. This is the number one problem for machines that only get used once in a while, or when they come out of storage...like pressure washers....or snow blowers...or anything that has sat a long time with the ethanol fuel sitting in the carburetor.
In the Fall, I syphen the gas out of the Tank & Run the Mower until all the gas is out of the carburator. Then change the Oil. I check the Spark Plug or Replace it after I Gap It correctly. Check the Air Filter for cleaning. Sharpen the Blade. In the Spring, add Fresh Gasoline & crank over. It runs Fantastic, EVERY YEAR. Be SMART & Be Prepared for a New Season.
Thank you very much, Buckwsr. Couldn't have started my mower today, for the first time this season, without your video! Everything on mine worked out just as you described.
Save yourself all that trouble by running all the gas out of the carburetor till the mower runs out of gas before you store it for winter. Be sure the tank is nearly empty than let it run till it stops by running out of gas. That way there will be no gas in carburetor all the time it is stored to gum it up. It works I do every year.
Tip: Use a one of your old guitar strings after you have replaced them. I keep several sizes around for jobs like this. If you don't play, ask a buddy that does to save his old strings for you next time he changes them. Then you can cut each one about 4-6" long for jobs like this. 6 wire sizes for free.
I don’t understand people how hard is it to put stabil in ur fuel and use it all the time that way you don’t have this problem. My lawnmower is over 20 years old never drained the fuel or had to touch the carburetor always always used stabil in every tank full
In Canada, a better solution is to use Premium gas (91 octane). Here it is E0 (pure gasoline), no alcohol, so it does not separate in storage. Aslo, before storage, I pull the plug, and squirt some WD40 in the cylinder, pull the starter to spread it around, then put the plug back in. In the spring, I also give a squirt into the cylinder, and 'bam' it starts and runs.
@@paulmoffat9306 Here in the States there are some gas stations that sell non-ethanol gas only in 91 octane. I have recently started using it and like it much better! Prior to that I was using stabelizer with good results but I like the 91 E free gas better. I will have to give the wd40 a try aye.
I am going to start using one of those filters that removes sediment and water from the gas . Many gas cans have a fine mesh screen on the nozzle . However , over time , the small stuff gets in .
Hay Buck, thank you for the simple to the point exploration. I appreciate you letting us know the using of the gloves and the blowing air with your mouth part 😆. I'm 61 years old, so my teenage years with my dad was back in the late seventies, he was not a mechanic by trade, but he fixed his own cars, the two that I saw him work on was a 1957 Chevy and later a 1968 Pontiac Bonneville. He just used tools and in those days we used to get them at Wester Auto parts store, I think they had layaway to buy tools in those days. No glove...and we didn't have a shop, just the dryway.... simple to the point advice, thank you... I clicked like and subscribed, God bless you. JCT:)
One thing I have been doing is using ethanol-free gas for my mower, tiller and ATV. Just what my brother-in-law told me to do as he’s a motorcycle mechanic.
A bit more expensive. $3.89 a gallon in Michigan. But well worth the effort. I add a dash of Seafoam per the can recommended rate and NEVER had any issues with my stuff. USE IT for 2 cycle mix too...
Try a torch cleaner. You can get such item at a ( Harbor Freight ) not expensive. With a torch cleaner it comes in different gauges. They also have marks on them for cleaning. It kinda acts like a wire when on a small level. No disrespect but just wanted to throw that in there.
Thanks for being a great down to earth mechanic by not wearing gloves. I myself need to feel the small pieces knowing I have the right touch to work. Don’t forget to check your spark plug. Air, fuel and spark means just that. Check and clean all 3.
Tip there is also a gasket between the carb and the fuel bowel . Sometimes the gasket stays on the carb , sometimes it comes off . Be sure it is positioned correctly when you put the bowel back on . Also some fuel bowls are not the same all the way around the bottom so they need to be positioned correctly in relation to the float when you reinstall the fuel bowel .
@@raczyk my generator has a drain provided at the bottom of the float bowl that is opened up with a screw stop. I have a fuel line connected to it and just drain it out to a fuel container. Better doing it that way if you don't want to just run it all out with the engine.
Go to Lowes and get some Tru fuel and run the engine before u store it for the winter and u will not have to do that. Tru fuel will not clog your carburator up.
I think on occasion...some carb manufactures "force" one to realign the Float Bowl "bottom screw",...to align with incoming fuel too. You did not mention this in the video...because for many machines,...it's just not relevant. So...mark the bottom screw with a sharpie or put a "scratch mark on it/with respect to the float bowl...and don't guess". Cheers. Here's to the new economy....one must do everything for one's self. Money will soon be valueless. Buy some Gold and Silver bullion...soon! Also,...make sure Jesus Christ is your savior!
Safety first, please. Your skin is like a sponge whereas the chemicals are reaching under your skin and most likely your blood stream. That over time of repeated contact can affect the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, etc... when one is diagnosed with a rare illness, is this one of the reasons?
Oh and I forgot one other thing the choke you also have to check the middle of the choke because sometimes the gasoline guns it up too after setting over winter time so all that stuff has to be checked if it's not winterized and then everything should be good I found that just cleaning this screw sometimes doesn't always fix it like right now I have a Briggs & Stratton motor I'm working on it's a power washer and I'm going to take the whole carburetor off and clean everything and make sure that everything is okay because if I just clean that bowl and that bolt and it doesn't work then I have to take all the way back apart again see my dilemma
Good job but I've been frustrated by a bunch of lawn mowers that we're going to make a lot of money couldn't get in the start I think that's probably the same problem looking forward to making a lot of money thanks a lot
My guess is that carburetor bowl had a gasket too and they are hell to line up properly. and-- I mark the bowl with a scratch or a magic markeer so it goes back on exactly how it came off, floats can be a bugger too when the bowl goes back on.
I have a Toro and it wouldn't start today. First time out since last season. I figured I'd try something first before I start taking it apart so I hit it with a shot of starter fluid and bam started right up. I did a little practice cutting but the real test will be tomorrow after it sitting all night.
I’ve had them plugged so bad I had to use micro drill bits to open them out I’m 70 and I’ve learned most of the tricks would like to teach others but no one is interested until they have a problem
I am ready to learn more
Teach me
Make us a video. You can make money from posting you tube videos.
Got news for you Chuck, but I will pass along a revelation to me that I just never thought about. We're all following in someone else's shoes who we appreciate and now we- meaning you- have attempted to pass along your skill. Thank you! You too, Buck!😉
That's sure the truth, brother. I'd like to be an apprentice to a mechanic and learn. I have a great place to help other people and even run a small buiss. My neighbor was a small engine mechanic, big engine too probably. Best man I've met. I wish I would've tutored under him. He went home a few years ago🥺 and is sorely missed in countless ways
I like it because no music and straight to the point and I can hear what he is saying during the process.
Absolutely - GD loud music and no BS selfie poses for the camera - keep focused on the job at hand.
LIKEWISE no Bull*******!😀🇺🇸
Yea, sometimes the damned music annoys me so bad that I leave! I do the same thing when I’m shopping
ive music louder then voice! How do I turn it off!
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Another very practical option is to put a shut-off valve between the fuel tank and the carburetor and when you want to shut the mower off, you just turn the valve to cut off the fuel. It keeps the fuel system from getting clogged up when setting over the winter. Also it helps reduce problems from ethanol contaminated gasoline making the carb's internal workings "chalky."
Good tip👍
If you got a Honda mower there is no problem with anything. I leave fuel in it over the winter months(regular gas) and it starts on the second pull. Been doing that for 7+ years.
@@bunzeebear2973 I also have a Honda mower. I've had it about three years and it has a fuel off switch between the fuel tank and carb. So, that's exactly how I turn it off. BTW, Honda is a Japanese word for " bullet-proof" Motorcycles, mowers, yeah, I've had a lot of Honda's.
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Even easier, put a vice grip on like he did and leave it there.
I appreciate people like you - taking the time to make videos like this. You helped me get my Mom’s mower running today. I followed everything you did and it fired up on the first pull afterwards. Thank you!!
Great comment, Brendan. Good job on fixing it yourself!
Wow! That’s awesome.
The number one reason my mower won't start is because I tell my other half to go mow, but she just sits on the couch.
Thank you for this no b.s., no frills, video. You helped me earn major brownie points with my husband.
I was determined to fix his lawnmower after the know-it-all brother in law couldn't. He blew me off like I didn't know anything and told my husband he needed to take it in because it needed a new carburetor. Husband believed him . . . I didn't.
Don't underestimate this old grandma! And I'm not going to tell them how I fixed it or what my "special tool" is.
I just said I took the carburetor apart, found the problem and fixed it!
Congratulations! And thanks for the note. So, how do you really feel about your brother-in-law? Ha ha ha!
Hahaha! He's fine if I don't have to talk to him. 😊
You took his balls away instantly lol.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Brownie points saying is not like girl scouts cookies. It's actually putting your nose in his poop factory
Good for you.
Brilliant to see someone who prefers the old style of doing things just like I do.
Thanks for the video.
Thank you. Well done. I find also that at the end of season before I store it, to just run the engine till it
runs out of gas. This draws the retained gas out of the carburetor bowl so it does not sit there through the season.
Just performed the exact procedure, on the lawnmower after watching your video. Worked a treat, and started first pull. Her indoors now thinks I’m a mechanical genius. Thanks for all your great instruction.
Greetings from Ireland, were the grass is always greener, we’ll that what I was always told as a gosson , small boy 👦.
I do it the simplest way. Once I have finished my mowing, before I store it, I will draw out the remaining residue from the carburetor so that it will not get clogged over time. The next time i want to use it I can immediately get it started without getting my hand dirtied. :D
@@fn4rillo Best is to run ethanol-free E0 gas with a fuel stabilizer for the last tank of gas at the end of the season. Run it until it quits, then drain the bowl. Most require removal; some have a drain plug.
@@fn4rillo How do you do this procedure? thanks.
this mower doesn't seem to have a fuel shutoff (ref vyse grips on fuel line). Not so easy to run the carb dry
Twenty some years ago I bought a Craftsman lawn mower. Then I moved to a new home with large land and it was stored in the garage for about 20 years without using it. Yesterday, I pulled it out and did what you shared… It ran very good. Thank you so very much Sir. God bless you and your family.
Awesome story! Thanks for letting me know. Good job getting it done yourself!
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My lawnmower was pretty different, but this method still worked!
Rayno
One of the best down to earth how to video's on YT. Glad to see the old school way of doing things. Thank you!!!
Thank you for the kind words.
Very good advice! Thanks
There's tiny wire brushes used to clean out tips in acetylene torches. They often come in assorted sizes and in there own little metal box that keeps them together and so you don't lose them. They'd be great to clean out these small passages as they actually have wire to help clean any debris and chalky build up and varnish.
Those are files. You don't want to make the hole bigger than it is on a carb. On a torch, it is not an issue if the hole is bigger. Molten metal blobs go up the hole so you need a file to knock it out. Gas varnish is like jelly, so smooth shaft is preferred.
My kind of "teacher" !
My dad would've liked his style of demonstration 👍
Now if you could just make my weed eater and chainsaw start, I could actually get some work done.
Use ethanol free gas and red armor oil if you've got good equipment you shouldn't have any problems
Funny
Buy Echo. I have a chainsaw and weed eater that never leave me hanging.
Most of them are two cycle and are more involved.they have almost paper thin diaphragms and valves that become hard and no longer are flexible to do there job .they may last for three to five years or seasons ,and then may need replacement or a carb rebuild.an easy way to check this (being careful) if you have one that does not want to start is a small amount of carb cleaner fluid in to the carb pull the starter rope to see if it tries to run that can be a good indicator of a carb issue. DO NOT RECOMMEND USING STARTING FLUID.!!!!!!!!!!! Very Volitol.
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Thanks for a "straight to the point" video. Good info.
Thanks, Wayne. Glad it helped.
Some full cans of cleaner wont pick up product because their suction tube has fallen off inside.Turn them upside down and keep on using.
Before all that,just take out the spark plug and squirt a little fuel in cylinder,trow plug back in and start!
Thx, had a McLane front throw that hadn’t been run in years, and it started right up. Thx
Thanks, I needed that.... I knew about removing and cleaning the bowl but didn't realize how the fuel flowed thru the plug, or that it needed to be cleaned... Yup, these lawnmower repair shops are going to hate you, but fear not... us backyard mechanics have them outnumbered.
Glad the video was helpful!
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Started right up after I did this, thanks buddy🙏🏻
Great job! Buy yourself an ice cream!
Amazing how a little varnish or carbon can completely shut us down! Had to do this myself last week and now I see your video. Great job. Saved hundreds, new mowers are soo expensive. Cheers 🎄⛄🙏😎👍🇺🇸
☺👣🕳🤣✌
You know how many mowers I have gotten off the trash from people just throwing them out...literraly hundreds. Especially around tax time. Self propelled mowers normally start at 250 and up. I've given more away than I can count..lol
I remember a recurring character in skits by a Christian comedy group called Isaac Air Freight - his name was Buck Weezer.
Hey Kevin, now you know the secret origin of my youtube moniker!!! My brother and I grew up listening to (and memorizing and reciting) their skits. Buck Weezer appeared on the Fun in the Son album in the skit "Let's trade your salvation." Here's another video I did you would like: th-cam.com/video/NJEEdfDJhZk/w-d-xo.html
Short, simple, & straight 2 the point..
A good dose of "Seafoam" is very useful too
Thanks for explaining how the injector part works. That helps me a lot.
Holy crap I just tried this and it totally worked!! Thanks so much for this info😁. Lawn boy runs like a top now!
Real mechanics, don't wear gloves...
The usual problem I’ve had at the start of every mowing season, is the float valve sticking closed, presumably caused by ethanol varnish forming on the seating of the valve pin.
These last few years I’ve been running a bit of 2-stroke oil in the fuel of the last tank of the season, then running the engine out of fuel before putting it to bed for the winter.
That seems to do the trick.
Excellent tips, thank you!
I've been running 92 octane ethanol free gas in my mower which really helps. It costs more than regular gas, but keeps things nice and clean. Like you I also run my mower dry before winter. Leaving gas in a mower during the winter is not good. When it's the new season for mowing, I change my oil, spark plug and put in a new air filter. Keeps my mower happy.
@@geekwithsocialskills I leave gas in like half or quarter tank or full(makes no difference) reg fuel usual. In spring...late April or early May I pull out the Honda mower out of the unheated tool shed, check to see if it has oil & then choke it & pull the cord TWICE. It is running. Air cleaner has not been checked in 5 years. It works my way just fine. Oil is probably original so +7years old. Mower does not have any emotions. It is too busy cutting the grass...so, the other extreme works too.
@@bunzeebear2973 They are not making them like they used too.
Just wanted to say thanks for the video. I was able to follow your simple steps and use one of the "high tech" tools to fix my lawn mower. We had it scheduled to go to the shop to be repaired, but they are running a month behind. Watched your video and followed the steps. Lawn mower is running GREAT! Thank you!
Thanks for the note. Good job fixing it yourself!
The solution to this type of problem is to use "premium fuel" in your lawn mower and this will never happen. Yes it costs a little more but it works. I've been utilizing premium fuel in my lawn mower for over 10 years and never had this problem again.
Yes. Or use fuel stabilizer. Or drain the gas tank before storage and run the carburetor bowl dry, or go start your mower once a month, etc. etc. But I made this video for those of us who never get around to doing any of those things. This is the number one problem for machines that only get used once in a while, or when they come out of storage...like pressure washers....or snow blowers...or anything that has sat a long time with the ethanol fuel sitting in the carburetor.
In the Fall, I syphen the gas out of the Tank & Run the Mower until all the gas is out of the carburator.
Then change the Oil. I check the Spark Plug or Replace it after I Gap It correctly. Check the Air Filter for cleaning. Sharpen the Blade.
In the Spring, add Fresh Gasoline & crank over. It runs Fantastic, EVERY YEAR.
Be SMART & Be Prepared for a New Season.
Good maintenance is a beautiful thing. It's just that some many of us just don't get around to doing it.... Thanks for the note.
Straight to the point. Good stuff!
Thank you very much, Buckwsr. Couldn't have started my mower today, for the first time this season, without your video! Everything on mine worked out just as you described.
Thanks for the note. Made my day! Glad you got the mower running!
I just learned something new! That could be my problem. I’ll give it a go. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻
Great job,thank you for the tip! Keep up the good work!!
Save yourself all that trouble by running all the gas out of the carburetor till the mower runs out of gas before you store it for winter. Be sure the tank is nearly empty than let it run till it stops by running out of gas. That way there will be no gas in carburetor all the time it is stored to gum it up. It works I do every year.
True. This video, however, is for all of us who never seem to get around to doing that at the end of the season...
Every time i went to a small engine repair place, they said to just by a new one, now i know what to do if this happens again.
Yep. It's really no big deal.
Tip: Use a one of your old guitar strings after you have replaced them. I keep several sizes around for jobs like this. If you don't play, ask a buddy that does to save his old strings for you next time he changes them. Then you can cut each one about 4-6" long for jobs like this. 6 wire sizes for free.
Thanks. Good tip.
Carb. cleaner, The working man's after shave.
I don’t understand people how hard is it to put stabil in ur fuel and use it all the time that way you don’t have this problem. My lawnmower is over 20 years old never drained the fuel or had to touch the carburetor always always used stabil in every tank full
Cleaned out drain plug for winter storage, what gets plugged IS the jet inside carb
What was clogged on this machine was the carburetor bowl nut....
I have always put gas stabilizer in my mower and tiller, haven’t had any trouble since I started doing that. Great video, thanks.
In Canada, a better solution is to use Premium gas (91 octane). Here it is E0 (pure gasoline), no alcohol, so it does not separate in storage. Aslo, before storage, I pull the plug, and squirt some WD40 in the cylinder, pull the starter to spread it around, then put the plug back in. In the spring, I also give a squirt into the cylinder, and 'bam' it starts and runs.
I also use the fuel stabilizer and I run the tank dry when I put my mower away for the winter.
@@LasVegas68 what is the point of adding "stable" if you run tank dry?? I always run tank dry and never have an issue in the spring.
@@paulmoffat9306 Here in the States there are some gas stations that sell non-ethanol gas only in 91 octane. I have recently started using it and like it much better! Prior to that I was using stabelizer with good results but I like the 91 E free gas better. I will have to give the wd40 a try aye.
I have always used Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas. Never had a problem starting in the Spring. I always run the carburetor dry in my generator.
Awesome presentation for us retired DIYers. Thanks!!!!!
Thank you.
I am going to start using one of those filters that removes sediment and water from the gas . Many gas cans have a fine mesh screen on the nozzle . However , over time , the small stuff gets in .
I'm telling ya that happens. I had one here doin that and that's exactly what it was and there was a lotta crap in th fuel tank. LOL
Use heat to get the water out of the gas system and gumout to clean out your carburetor. New plug helps also.
Thank you very much this video was very helpful
Hay Buck, thank you for the simple to the point exploration. I appreciate you letting us know the using of the gloves and the blowing air with your mouth part 😆. I'm 61 years old, so my teenage years with my dad was back in the late seventies, he was not a mechanic by trade, but he fixed his own cars, the two that I saw him work on was a 1957 Chevy and later a 1968 Pontiac Bonneville. He just used tools and in those days we used to get them at Wester Auto parts store, I think they had layaway to buy tools in those days. No glove...and we didn't have a shop, just the dryway.... simple to the point advice, thank you... I clicked like and subscribed, God bless you. JCT:)
Great memories, Juan. Thanks for the note.
Real good video. Always love to learn secrets. Can you imagine such a small set of holes stops the whole engine from running?
Thanks for watching the video!
LoL. I've worked on cars and pumped gas all my life and never wore gloves 🤣😂 62 going on a 100.
One thing I have been doing is using ethanol-free gas for my mower, tiller and ATV. Just what my brother-in-law told me to do as he’s a motorcycle mechanic.
thats good if you can find no ethanol fuel. not readily available everywhere
@@bigjoe2458 yep, only gas available around my area is the ethanol laced stuff.
A bit more expensive.
$3.89 a gallon in Michigan. But well worth the effort. I add a dash of Seafoam per the can recommended rate and NEVER had any issues with my stuff. USE IT for 2 cycle mix too...
Try a torch cleaner. You can get such item at a ( Harbor Freight ) not expensive. With a torch cleaner it comes in different gauges. They also have marks on them for cleaning. It kinda acts like a wire when on a small level. No disrespect but just wanted to throw that in there.
Anyone who owns a mower should learn to do this. This is the number 1 problem with homeowner's mower.
I checked the spark plug,has gas,cleaned the carb plug and still won't fire up
Thanks for being a great down to earth mechanic by not wearing gloves. I myself need to feel the small pieces knowing I have the right touch to work. Don’t forget to check your spark plug. Air, fuel and spark means just that. Check and clean all 3.
Great note, Charles. Thank you.
That really is a berry good tip young man good job
Tip there is also a gasket between the carb and the fuel bowel . Sometimes the gasket stays on the carb , sometimes it comes off . Be sure it is positioned correctly when you put the bowel back on . Also some fuel bowls are not the same all the way around the bottom so they need to be positioned correctly in relation to the float when you reinstall the fuel bowel .
You seem to be struggling with the word bowl one moment it's bowl next it's bowel ? I think it's the first one bowl that you mean!
But bowel is funnier.
When it comes to your bowels, ya definitely want that gasket in place.
Yeah buddy. 🖖😁👍👉💥🛎
Tecumseh carburetors are known for plugged jets if you use cheap gas and don't maintain them on a regular basis
Thanks for the info/video. I was able to fix my lawn mower today. Different type/brand but the process still worked. Thanks again!
Just unscrew the bolt under the bowl..tap untill gas comes out,.let it flow a little ,put the screw back in and try starting it.
Thanks for the info. Before i store my mower i empty the gas and run it dry.
There a way to suck the fuel out of the fuel storage instead of running it dry? Also wont these be some fuel stuck in the carborator?
@@raczyk my generator has a drain provided at the bottom of the float bowl that is opened up with a screw stop. I have a fuel line connected to it and just drain it out to a fuel container. Better doing it that way if you don't want to just run it all out with the engine.
BUCK SW W. YOU ARE A OLD SCHOOL FIXER UPPER. 👍 THANKS FOR THIS INFORMATION.
have a different brand lawn mower
i followed everything exactly as you did and it worked...!!!
thank you sir
Great job! Glad the video was of help to you!
Go to Lowes and get some Tru fuel and run the engine before u store it for the winter and u will not have to do that. Tru fuel will not clog your carburator up.
Saw the thumbnail and now I'm thinking:
"Wish I had seen this video first when I was fixing my lawnmower two days ago".
hautedaug who cares tho
I just use stabilizer in the fuel and spray the carburetor with fire start and bam it starts after a long winter in storage.
Instead of squeezing the fuel line with vice grips which might rip old lines. put a golf tee in the end of the fuel line. try it. it works.
Great tip. Thank you.
Or a large hemostat. Use it as a gasostat.
@@algrayson8965 pretty sure it's still squeezing which suggestion comment was about to avoid doing.
Great video . I think the gloves
Are Overrated nothing wrong with getting a little Dirt or gas on your hand.
That's how a great video is supposed to be: problem, yes solution, yes, music video.. no. Straight to the point. Thanks man, great video.
Thanks, Andy. So you don't like music, huh? I was about to break out in song....
I have a pressure washer that I’ve had to clean that jet several times and it’ll start right up every time.
I am so glad I've found you. I remember lawnmowers in the past that wouldn't start. Now, I know what to do about it. Thank you.
YUP
I use a "STAPLE" out of a regular STAPLER from my Office Desk to clean the smaller gasoline orifice ( instead of the 'safety-pin' )
Cool. Staples, safety pins, paper clips...whatever it takes.
Thank you very much! This worked flawlessly
1. Cleaned the bolt
2. Cleaned the carburetor
3. Sanded a bit the spark plug.
The plug on my mower bowel does not have holes to be cleaned
I think on occasion...some carb manufactures "force" one to realign the Float Bowl "bottom screw",...to align with incoming fuel too. You did not mention this in the video...because for many machines,...it's just not relevant. So...mark the bottom screw with a sharpie or put a "scratch mark on it/with respect to the float bowl...and don't guess".
Cheers. Here's to the new economy....one must do everything for one's self. Money will soon be valueless. Buy some Gold and Silver bullion...soon! Also,...make sure Jesus Christ is your savior!
Hi Frank. I feel great about your final statement. But your notion of aligning the carburetor bowl screw is something I've never heard of....
Great video! Now just gargle with a cup of 2 cycle oil and you'll be just fine!
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Yes, I do that regularly!
Also a gasket between bowl and carb body dont loose it or screw it up
Followed your instructions, up and running in 15 minutes. Thank You!
GREAT!! Thanks for letting me know. Made my day!
Great video. Only thing I would do different is to use a towel around vise grip to prevent damage to rubber.
Highly specialized tools, paper clip😂
You can also use a single bristle from a hand held wire brush.
Nice, no gloves needed,.............just like the old days.
I love your video!! I know millenials are horrified. But they will be the first to pay us to fix all of there stuff. If they live long enough to .
Lmao nice!
ALWAYS use non ethanol gas. The ethanol will gum up your carb after sitting for a long period of time.
Not everyone can get it. Home Depot locally sells it for $20/gallon....
thank you so much easy fix common problem
I have fix landmore the people trow away new , just because that little plug , you aren't wrong , ❤🎉
Thanks, Enrique!
To keep your cleaning, I would postulate the use of Ethanol-Free gas would go a long ways.
Most of the residue is actually from the Ethanol.
Safety first, please. Your skin is like a sponge whereas the chemicals are reaching under your skin and most likely your blood stream. That over time of repeated contact can affect the brain, heart, kidneys, liver, etc... when one is diagnosed with a rare illness, is this one of the reasons?
Thanks. I'll keep you posted on any health developments....
Well done, Thanks for sharing.
Oh and I forgot one other thing the choke you also have to check the middle of the choke because sometimes the gasoline guns it up too after setting over winter time so all that stuff has to be checked if it's not winterized and then everything should be good I found that just cleaning this screw sometimes doesn't always fix it like right now I have a Briggs & Stratton motor I'm working on it's a power washer and I'm going to take the whole carburetor off and clean everything and make sure that everything is okay because if I just clean that bowl and that bolt and it doesn't work then I have to take all the way back apart again see my dilemma
The machine I serviced in this video does not have a choke.
After watching this video I was able to repair my 25 year old Craftsman. Thanks a bunch!
Thank you, Carl! Great job!
Good job but I've been frustrated by a bunch of lawn mowers that we're going to make a lot of money couldn't get in the start I think that's probably the same problem looking forward to making a lot of money thanks a lot
Oh yeah. You're all set now. Very common problem. Pretty easy fix.
Thank you. I had cleaned the carburetor and still had the same problem until I watched your video and cleaned this screw.
My guess is that carburetor bowl had a gasket too and they are hell to line up properly. and-- I mark the bowl with a scratch or a magic markeer so it goes back on exactly how it came off, floats can be a bugger too when the bowl goes back on.
That was a secret you gave it away works every time Chop Chop Suey
I have a Toro and it wouldn't start today. First time out since last season. I figured I'd try something first before I start taking it apart so I hit it with a shot of starter fluid and bam started right up. I did a little practice cutting but the real test will be tomorrow after it sitting all night.
I'm sure you're good to go now. Thanks for watching the video.
Better always to fit an in-line filter,helps a little and drain bowel after summer is over😳
You said it. It would save your carburetor from getting all gummed up with old gas. And the filter keeps shit out of the carburetor
Use Sta Bil in your gas gas good for a year been doing this for 30 years no problems ! And I'm a certified small engine mechanic !
@@Sianodak47 best stuff out there, even better than startron
Lisa H I'll try some thanks !
Mostly its the poor gas they sell us
Good video but should be using Carburetor Cleaning to start instead of Starting Fluid. Work just as good and not as bad for the gas engine.
Yeah, I guess. But a quick shot of ether - to verify we have spark but not fuel flow - is probably not a big deal, in my opinion.
2 mowers now running again. You rock thank ya
Good job getting it done yourself!
Put some rubber hose over the ends of the grips, will prevent damaging the fuel line
Good suggestion. Thank you.
Well done, you saved me $100.00 or more Kudos my brother !
Good job doing it yourself! Take your wife out for ice cream!
Thanks for your help, replacement gasket, cleaning the nut got it running. Got to replace primer bulb now. 🤔😉👍👌🖖
Helpful presentation. Thank you.
Don’t run over screw driver left too close to mower when running it LOL
Mann, David! What would I do without you???