While her accomplishment is fantastic, EMTs are not paramedics. Paramedic is a tier of education and evaluation that is years beyond the NREMT. She knows this. Hopefully one day she can do that.
@@goodday126 Niece here, I am a paramedic! Passed my nremt-p a few weeks ago. Unless you're in the field it's all the same. Thank you tho @dah61789dah !
Here is a tip from a 30 year auto mechanic. Get a cheap basic propane torch and cut it and put a 6 foot hose on it. You can use it to run a engine with a bad carb or bad fuel or use it to isolate problems and also find vacuum leaks.
Fun story: I was rebuilding a ball valve and needed an o-ring kit. OEM was $80.00, but they made the mistake of releasing a part diagram listing the AS568 Standard numbers for the o-rings. I just called my local o-ring supplier and provided them with those numbers. They built me a kit in a few minutes, and it cost $4.00.
They failed to learn the Apple doctrine. Make your parts different, lock your suppliers into contracts that bar them from selling to others or releasing specs. Call it "green".
Ms. Chickanic; absolutely enjoy watching your show. Why? Because you represent true Americana... you are informative, don't mind getting your hands dirty and get positive results. And, are giving useful knowledge without charging us in return.... Thank you again! Love your show.
Your exactly right about Amazon carbs . Little did i know until i learnt the hard way Zama makes 2 different carbs for sthils . Yea they make the original carbs for still but also make a aftermarket carb that will fit Sthils . Big difference. You can find an original carb for sometimes 50 to 70 bucks the aftermarket one for $14 or so . When your aftermarket needs adjustments you can adjust properly. Spend your time and research before you jump the gun .
I am a disabled veteran from southern WV. That's some beautiful and familiar looking terrain in your video. It looks like southwestern Virginia? I have never seen a double barrel carburetor on a lawn tractor. Thank you so much for this video. Now I'll know what to do if I come across one.
6:50 You sounded just like my wife for moment there! 7:58 It's probably a JIS screwdriver, which doesn't cam out in JIS heads, and works really well in Phillips too.
Congrats Sierra - you’re in a noble profession. I’ve worked with dozens and dozens of paramedics over the years. Stay humble, keep learning and make a difference! You Go!
Try adding Vaseline or something on the o-rings you even have to do that on some automotive o-rings like fuel injectors they won't go on unless you put vaseline on them
O.E.M. is best, got it! Great gift from aunt "B", the best crackerjack small engine mechanic on YT! Glad to see Ron apparently feelin' better, climbin' on that big mower (post surgery recovery). Happy Fathers day too, Ron! God bless you both!
"Inflator". I recently purchased a similar unit. Really nice to set the pressure, connect, push button, and let it run until it stops. Impressively fast. Did mower and ATV on about 1/3rd of the battery charge.
Your show is very helpful Bren. I took a small engine repair class my 8th grade year in high school, but that was 1978-79. Been awhile. I’ve repaired/rebuilt a couple of lawn mowers or tillers since. Recently took apart my Husqvarna tiller carb and just gave it a once over, no repair kit, just scraped parts and made sure gas was good. Replaced everything and went from not starting to running well enough to use for a short time. I’ll need to overhaul the carb on both the tiller and Husky mower, as both run, but are low on power. Note: on the tiller carb. There’s a super-dooper small, pointed rubber piece at the end of a jet. You’ll never believe that I lost that rubber piece, for a short time, but then found it, AND, I was able to get it back on that jet. Not an easy task mind you, but I stayed with it and got it. Thanks again for the encouragement and saving us time, money, and frustration. Now to get to replacing the carb on my 2013 Suzuki DR-Z400 motorcycle.
Bre you were pulling off a good Chuck Schumer, with your glasses. By the way this last week I had replaced the electric PTO clutch on my Simplicity Citation 21 Zero Turn Mower with a 48 inch deck, and I had used an OEM clutch on it, and I did the WHOLE JOB MYSELF! Woooo Hooooo!
The Japanese screwdriver is refereed to as JIS or Japanese Industrial Standard and can keep you from messing up screw heads on as you said Japanese motorcycles or Japanese carbs etc. Their fit is very precise. I highly recommend a set.
That must be nice. When I bought my first house my dad mentioned to me "Ya know, that's a lot of grass, might want to get a riding mower." I had to buy one full price brand new along with the house.
On my 24HP Craftsman tractor I opted for the $36.00 Nikki knock off on Ebay. It came with the gaskets 2 wrong size spark plugs and a cheesy gas filter. Oh and shipping was included! I had to gamble $36.00 just to see what I would get. The machining was beautiful! (I'm a machinist) The only thing I had to do was drill out the holes for the throttle and choke to fit. The thing starts and ran beautiful all winter. We'll see how far it goes. I kept the original and will try to get a kit for it so it is ready. I will not buy off Amazon so I will look elsewhere.
Bree - make life easy . . . . old carbs = trouble, I 1st thing I do is dump the whole thing into the Ultrasonic bath for 30 minutes that may fix issues without parts. Not a guaranteed fix but usually helps!
You can probably source the correct orings from mcmaster carr. They have a nice interactive catalog. You may have to get a bag off a hundred to get two.
that screwdriver, you just need to look for the 'JIS' in the description. (Japanese Industrial Standard) they were specific to Japanese engines and are very different in its head dimension, if you work on anything Japanese you need these screwdrivers.
For the love of Mary and the Baby Jesus. No wonder i caught pure heck and frustration when i rebuilt my carburetor. Those orings fought me to the end but somehow i made them work. This is great to know. Thank You again!
Hi Bree , just a note on two things about this video . I would be really careful engaging blades in the shop with the Vette sitting there . I'd hate to see a dent or broken window . The other thing is a pet peeve of mine watching the lawn service guys in the neighborhood . Idle the engine down some when engaging the blades . When you hear that squeal , that's the clutch crying from slipping . Just a little something to help things last longer . Luv Ya , thanks for the videos .
One thing I love about being a dealer, authorized warranty center, and certified tech. I tell my customers I don't use anything aftermarket. OEM only. But it does make me feel bad they gotta spend more money, but the end results are worth it.
Agreed. My auto mechanic advised using only OEM parts as they fit as intended. He was frustrated with constantly having to modify aftermarket parts which cost him time and subsequently money. Lesson learned!
Thanks Bre… just started learning about small engines in my retirement. I’m done neglecting my small engines … thanks to you!!! You’re awesome n informative !!!
Vessel also has a set with multiple size tips that is fantastic! Japanese Industrial Standard screwdrivers are the only ones that are worth a diddle. Vessel makes good ones!
Just what works for me; black Gorilla tape makes a decent patch for those torn/cracked seats. Not a permanent fix (I assume mine will fail at some time, it has only been 3 years) but much cheaper than replacing the seat (if one is available) and keeps the rain out of the seat. Your mileage may vary.
I have had decent luck with aftermarket parts, but they can sometimes be a royal pain. They don't always work or fit the way they are supposed to. I really appreciate the information you give us and have saved a bunch of "time, money and frustration" listening to your advice and the parts you recommend. Thanks!!!!
Had to comment on today's video. You are so incredible. I learn something each video. I'm 51yrs old and COMPLETELY get the eye glasses thing. I got bifocals and I hate them. Makes me feel half blind. What a caring Aunt to give your niece a mower- and kudos to her for her hard work! Your husband cracks me up- so stoic and camera shy. We bought a Gooloo charger off of your link last year and it has already paid for itself in making charging frustration free. Thanks for being you, and all you do. ❤🎉
Just a suggestion, don't know if it'll work but maybe try cleaning the plastic jet tube and lubing the larger O-rings with some oil or a little silicone grease, put a smear on the jet tube also and you might be able to get the jets in there. Also, get a small O-ring assortment that's compatible with today's fuel and the proper size O-rings might just be in it or maybe you can find out what size those O-rings are and get the right assortment that way.
Eyeglasses tip: get yourself a pair of Progressive Readers. They have no correction up top and the reader magnification at the bottom. That way you can just wear them like regular glasses.
I agree with you 100%. Many of the products sold on the internet (Amazone/Ebay) and at big box stores are disappointing. I have a solution. When I need an item, I buy 5-10 from different vendors. Use the one that works and return the rest. So often even new items in a sealed box will be defective or missing parts. I use a credit card to buy the stuff, so I am not out of pocket for the cash. I almost always get the refunds before the bill is due. There is so much unusable product being sold. If everyone used my idea, at some point the distributers and suppliers will get the message that poor products will lose money.
I found your page trying to fix multiple safety switches on a JD L120. I have since hotwired the thing into a dangerous machine but only I know how to start it (battery cut off switch hidden) I have since been watching many videos and I swear, that fluid extractor was one of the best buys I've had EVER!!! And your tips have helped tremendously to save me time. When I have a few extra bucks, they're coming your way Miss! You have saved me at least $500. I think you deserve at least $100!
6:31 Take some calipers & measure the CORRECT ones, measure in SAE & METRIC and then begin you search for O rings that size that is compatible with fuel
So I am a full time riding mower mechanic. Couple things to note. 1. I find when working on the double barrel carbs taking all the linkages and tubes off before pulling the intake manifold bolts is easiest. 2. Oem carb rebuild kits are important, the aftermarket ones have very cheap quality gaskets and o-rings. Kawasaki makes those o-rings for a very minimal price (can’t actively remember the part number though). 3. If you pull the solenoid off the bottom of the bowl of the carburetor and then shake it around that helps get rid of the gas, and tapping the bowl the a screwdriver handle is the easiest and most mess free way to go about removing it. 4. The jets are different because the intake manifold lengths are different. If you look closely, one side is longer therefore have more loss of fuel as the air fuel mixture moves toward the motor.
I always use 1/2 throttle when engaging the blades, THEN go to full throttle. I feel that this will avoid slippage and prolong belt life. Am I correct in this assumption?
I have a weed eater that never ran right from the factory. After a couple of years the fuel lines went bad. I ordered a $17 carburetor from Amazon. It runs better now that it ever did.
Surely its the alternator/generator/dynamo that chargers the battery that keeps everything going including the battery? Enjoy the video's, keep up the good work.😊
I doubt anyone really reads many comments but did you know you can use a small propane torch (without the flame) stuck in the intake to start a hard starting small engine instead of starting fluid? Starting fluid can be dangerous in the since it can break rings. Propane works really well.
I have a husqvarna zero turn they are made with either a briggs engine or a Kawasaki engine I looked and finally found the one with the Kawasaki engine have had it for 3 years and so far no issues. Also this unit has a manual fuel shut off valve, 16:51 at the end of the summer season I turn the fuel off and run the engine out of fuel.
Bought a cheap carb online for my 17hp Kohler, very generic, just bought the one in range for my size engine. Identical to the POS that the factory put in, maybe a little improved over the decades. Runs perfect, better than the original which always ran rich and stinky. Still just a hair on the rich side which probably helps in winter, didn't even adjust. Has always been tough to start in the winter and still is. Below about 15 degrees F I don't even try to start it without putting a heater or light on it.
I’ve had a Husqvarna with 24Hp Koehler engine for 12+ years. Only engine issue has been an oil leak around a valve cover. The liquid gasket is holding up, so I guess I got that fixed. ;-)
As a Husqvarna owner and a DYI'er, your videos are priceless. But my biggest issue, gripe, PET PEAVE, is that pretty much every video I watch, I see your Vet on jack stands. Chicky, GET THE VET ON THE ROAD. I got my 79 factory V8 AC Monza on the road, and I am loving it. Keep the videos coming.
I found that the orifice for the jets have a hard squared edge which tends to cut the o ring as it’s pushed in. I chamfer the edge and bingo the o rings slide in with a little lube like they are supposed to.
As an acreage owner , I can certainly say that your niece is probably quite pumped over this gift. Nothing says Love better, than the gift of a garden tractor...lol. But seriously, You did a great thing there and congrats to your niece on her EMT training.
Two years ago you recommended the Gooloo battery that was on sale. I bought two. Both charged up and quickly dropped to 70%. Emails to them just gave me stupid answers. One finally had a screen failure and I sent them a video. They sent me a new battery. Last week I checked both of them and the new one was at 90% and the older one was at 79%. Both sat in my living room for a year unused. I bought a knock off carb to replace my Nikki since I am too old with old fingers to rebuild mine. So far it works. I bought it from Walmart online so I had them to help with any replacements.
Bre you hit it out of the Park with this one! We got to see Ron, Meet your Niece the EMT, see a great video on how not to buy parts, see a great tractor repair and more! I had an "Aunt B(ev)" she was the coolest Aunt on the Planet! You are too! We love you!
And congrats to your niece going for paramedic. We started a rural fire department in Illinois and recruited the first female firefighter in the state of Illinois.
Hey Bre, I have the same affliction with my old eyes, can see far away but not up close. Very cool taking care of your niece like that. Pulled my twin cylinder JD LX277 in, replaced bearings on two of the three spindles and one of the idler pulleys. It was surging, so took the carb apart and someone before me was in the carb and stripped the threads on the outside of the main jet and on the emulsion tube. I have had this mower for years, but got it used. Was able to get the main jet out, left the tube, cleaned it, put everything back together and the main jet wouldn't pick up any gas from the bowl. Apparently the threads on the outside of the jet were stripped so bad I couldn't get it seated properly onto the emulsion tube? Got a new OEM replacement carb from JD, put it on, couldn't find a rebuild kit and that was kind of moot cause the jets were stripped. It started like a charm, no surging, but the engine didn't sound right and when engaging the mower, it would die. Initially I thought I'd put something together wrong on the deck. But that was not the case, one of the coils decided to randomly give up the ghost. Replaced both of the coils, I have a spare coil now and the thing is running like a charm. I didn't know that a lawn tractor wouldn't run right if the battery wasn't fully charged, so thank you for that tip.
Thank you for inspiring me to start doing TH-cam videos. Im a small engine technician in Virginia and enjoy your channel, I've learned a lot from them thanks again
Ran into something similar with a water filter for a fridge. New filter fit, but the O-ring didn't and it started leaking because I couldn't secure the filter with the new O-ring. Temporarily put the old O-ring on the new filter (which worked curiously) and it held until I could find a packet with the right size of O-rings.
I miss manual PTOs. I've got a 17-ish year old version of that mower with a 42" deck; it's got an oil leak I need to sort out but it still runs strong despite not receiving the best care over the years and being used as a brush mower for the last 8 years. Only have had to replace a single spindle so far after hitting a stump I couldn't see. Your niece should have years of dependable service from hers.
Years ago we found the correct size O-rings at a marine chancellery at I about $10 for ten each. The clerk said that they purchased packages of 100 for about $10 before repackaging. Quite a markup, but the odds are that McMaster-Carr or other suppliers currently carry equivalent packages of oil / fuel resistant O-rings for about the same price.
Who ya gonna call??? "Aunt B"... now there ya go! And, me being in the desert with no rain since mid-March, really enjoyed the green scenery on the road trip. Living my best La Vida Loca here in south eastern Arizona BTW... how goes the hat pins donations???
I found a part # for McMaster Carr that is the correct O-ring for those jets. I bought a bag full of them several years ago and still have a bunch of them in stock.
Quick tip. Anex Ball end ratcheting screwdriver made in Japan. $20 on Amzn, it's friggin fantastic! I use extensions and bits in them to use it for everything! My last stand before I wind up having to go to electric screwdrivers as I'm aging like hell with Arthur kicking my old a$s! The ball end is awesome and ratcheting, I can palm it and use two fingers to turn the shaft easily. Makes things more easy for me. Cheers Miss Stank Gas! lol
Totally agree about Chinese clone carbs ,i put one on my Briggs twin and it will only start with a squirt of ether . As far as i am concerned these mowers,mine was Aries are garbage and a waste of money . I only use it for towing a yard cart now because the deck cracked after five years. Steering is terrible .Dont get me started about the warped intake manifold.
Your spot on about OEM parts! I tried the cheap way out on a Husqvarna weed eater I have with a Amazon special. Put it on and it wouldn’t even fire off period! Sent it back and went to my local dealer and bought a OEM carb and she fired right off. I don’t know if you have run across this problem but this has happened twice on two different mowers. The problem was that they would shut off while mowing or backfire then shut down. My parents neighbor bought a new Scott’s mower well after spending a additional $700 bucks to get the problem fixed with no luck he gave it to my dad. Dad gave it to me and said it was the vent on the gas tank. After cutting off for the third time and pushing this thing across my yard to the driveway I put a block on the seat and started it back up and shook the living heck out of it like it was in a earthquake, still running, then I started grabbing every wire and pulling and shaking them, I got to the harness that goes to the ignition switch and started shaking it and there was the problem! It backfired then shut down. The entire time since it had left the factory the switch had a internal crack in it! I started putting two and two together and turned out it would only shut down when it was on rough bumpy ground and the mower was bouncing around causing it to ground itself out. I called my dad and told him what the problem was and did he notice where the mower would cut off with his neighbor and it was in the rough place in his yard. I don’t think he ever told the guy that it was a $12.00 fix. Same thing happened again on a craftsman zero turn. Ran fine for a couple years and then it started running like crap. Switch also developed a crack. Anyway thanks for your great insight on this equipment! It has saved myself time, money and frustration for sure!
They are screwing people with these aftermarket gaskets that wont fit, usually too big. They know nobody would bother to return it. Unfortunately factory gaskets are really expensive especially for motorcycles.
Learned this the hard way. Across multiple platforms buying the oem kit and staying with the oem carb is a night and day difference if you want the engine to run like new.
Great explanation of the shortcomings of some kits. I have a local hardware store with racks of o-rings, hopefully I could find the needed size if I have that issue. Also - A few strips of black gorilla tape and that seat will be as good as new. Has lasted for years on my Craftsman riding mower.
I have worked on mowers and sold chainsaws two different brands don't by aftermarket yes there cheaper but I've seen flaws mostly on generic air filters. You get exactly what you wanted cheap parts by original.
Congratulations to your niece for becoming a paramedic!
While her accomplishment is fantastic, EMTs are not paramedics. Paramedic is a tier of education and evaluation that is years beyond the NREMT. She knows this. Hopefully one day she can do that.
Yea I know. I earned my NREMT-P in '82.
@@goodday126 Niece here, I am a paramedic! Passed my nremt-p a few weeks ago. Unless you're in the field it's all the same. Thank you tho @dah61789dah !
I love the personal touches you put in your video, like giving your niece the mower and allowing us to be part of that.
Here is a tip from a 30 year auto mechanic. Get a cheap basic propane torch and cut it and put a 6 foot hose on it. You can use it to run a engine with a bad carb or bad fuel or use it to isolate problems and also find vacuum leaks.
Fun story: I was rebuilding a ball valve and needed an o-ring kit. OEM was $80.00, but they made the mistake of releasing a part diagram listing the AS568 Standard numbers for the o-rings. I just called my local o-ring supplier and provided them with those numbers. They built me a kit in a few minutes, and it cost $4.00.
Ahh yes the ‘mistake’ of using standard parts without custom SN’s. Wish that was a legal requirement instead of a screw up these days.
They failed to learn the Apple doctrine.
Make your parts different, lock your suppliers into contracts that bar them from selling to others or releasing specs. Call it "green".
Ms. Chickanic; absolutely enjoy watching your show. Why? Because you represent true Americana... you are informative, don't mind getting your hands dirty and get positive results. And, are giving useful knowledge without charging us in return....
Thank you again!
Love your show.
Sunday morning with my favorite mechanic and a cup of coffee. Doesn't get any batter. Thanks, Bre! ❤❤❤
Thank you!
Your niece will thank you every time she mows her yard and your generosity will always be appreciated!
❤❤ I want your video@@Chickanic
@@Chickanic❤👍🇺🇸
Hi I same size mower n it's having trouble go forward n backup after running after 20 minutes
With an aunt as Chickanic, it never hurts to have a paramedic in the family. Just look at those safety shoes.
Nothing beats the good feeling generated by fixing up something that someone else gave up on!
Screwdrivers are "Japanese Industrial Standard". And yes we use them on Motorcycle restorations.
Your exactly right about Amazon carbs . Little did i know until i learnt the hard way Zama makes 2 different carbs for sthils . Yea they make the original carbs for still but also make a aftermarket carb that will fit Sthils . Big difference. You can find an original carb for sometimes 50 to 70 bucks the aftermarket one for $14 or so . When your aftermarket needs adjustments you can adjust properly. Spend your time and research before you jump the gun .
I am a disabled veteran from southern WV. That's some beautiful and familiar looking terrain in your video. It looks like southwestern Virginia? I have never seen a double barrel carburetor on a lawn tractor. Thank you so much for this video. Now I'll know what to do if I come across one.
So generous of you towards your niece!
6:50 You sounded just like my wife for moment there!
7:58 It's probably a JIS screwdriver, which doesn't cam out in JIS heads, and works really well in Phillips too.
Congrats Sierra - you’re in a noble profession. I’ve worked with dozens and dozens of paramedics over the years. Stay humble, keep learning and make a difference!
You Go!
I bought an aftermarket carburetor for my John Deere D105 and it still runs fine after 2 seasons!!!
Try adding Vaseline or something on the o-rings you even have to do that on some automotive o-rings like fuel injectors they won't go on unless you put vaseline on them
Will Vaseline cause carburetor problems?
@@AAa-qd8hb you're just using a bit of it to lubricate not loading it up.
@@woodstover Thanks for the great information.
O.E.M. is best, got it! Great gift from aunt "B", the best crackerjack small engine mechanic on YT! Glad to see Ron apparently feelin' better, climbin' on that big mower (post surgery recovery). Happy Fathers day too, Ron! God bless you both!
That is the most adorable little compressor.
"Inflator". I recently purchased a similar unit. Really nice to set the pressure, connect, push button, and let it run until it stops. Impressively fast. Did mower and ATV on about 1/3rd of the battery charge.
I've been using the Vessel screwdrivers for almost 20 years now. They are the best JIS screwdrivers made.
Did she point out how to identify a JIT screw (look for the "." stamped into the head)?
Actually it is JIS. Japanese Industrial Standard.
@@notajp Thanks, corrected my mistype.
I have cleaned my share of double barrel Nikki carburetors and have never replaced any of those gaskets, big or small.
Your show is very helpful Bren.
I took a small engine repair class my 8th grade year in high school, but that was 1978-79. Been awhile. I’ve repaired/rebuilt a couple of lawn mowers or tillers since. Recently took apart my Husqvarna tiller carb and just gave it a once over, no repair kit, just scraped parts and made sure gas was good. Replaced everything and went from not starting to running well enough to use for a short time.
I’ll need to overhaul the carb on both the tiller and Husky mower, as both run, but are low on power.
Note: on the tiller carb. There’s a super-dooper small, pointed rubber piece at the end of a jet. You’ll never believe that I lost that rubber piece, for a short time, but then found it, AND, I was able to get it back on that jet. Not an easy task mind you, but I stayed with it and got it.
Thanks again for the encouragement and saving us time, money, and frustration. Now to get to replacing the carb on my 2013 Suzuki DR-Z400 motorcycle.
Bre you were pulling off a good Chuck Schumer, with your glasses. By the way this last week I had replaced the electric PTO clutch on my Simplicity Citation 21 Zero Turn Mower with a 48 inch deck, and I had used an OEM clutch on it, and I did the WHOLE JOB MYSELF! Woooo Hooooo!
The Japanese screwdriver is refereed to as JIS or Japanese Industrial Standard and can keep you from messing up screw heads on as you said Japanese motorcycles or Japanese carbs etc. Their fit is very precise. I highly recommend a set.
That must be nice. When I bought my first house my dad mentioned to me "Ya know, that's a lot of grass, might want to get a riding mower." I had to buy one full price brand new along with the house.
Well good morning Chickanic! Love OEM parts…less frustrating
Wrenches and Legs , great combination. Good work young lady.
Gifted mechanic shares with gifted niece! Mega kudos!
On my 24HP Craftsman tractor I opted for the $36.00 Nikki knock off on Ebay. It came with the gaskets 2 wrong size spark plugs and a cheesy gas filter. Oh and shipping was included! I had to gamble $36.00 just to see what I would get. The machining was beautiful! (I'm a machinist) The only thing I had to do was drill out the holes for the throttle and choke to fit. The thing starts and ran beautiful all winter. We'll see how far it goes. I kept the original and will try to get a kit for it so it is ready. I will not buy off Amazon so I will look elsewhere.
Bree - make life easy . . . . old carbs = trouble, I 1st thing I do is dump the whole thing into the Ultrasonic bath for 30 minutes that may fix issues without parts. Not a guaranteed fix but usually helps!
You can probably source the correct orings from mcmaster carr. They have a nice interactive catalog. You may have to get a bag off a hundred to get two.
I've seen a few die when the blades engaged, some have diodes that go bad causing this.
that screwdriver, you just need to look for the 'JIS' in the description. (Japanese Industrial Standard) they were specific to Japanese engines and are very different in its head dimension, if you work on anything Japanese you need these screwdrivers.
For the love of Mary and the Baby Jesus. No wonder i caught pure heck and frustration when i rebuilt my carburetor. Those orings fought me to the end but somehow i made them work. This is great to know. Thank You again!
Use some flexseal on the seat to repair those splits.
Hi Bree , just a note on two things about this video . I would be really careful engaging blades in the shop with the Vette sitting there . I'd hate to see a dent or broken window . The other thing is a pet peeve of mine watching the lawn service guys in the neighborhood . Idle the engine down some when engaging the blades . When you hear that squeal , that's the clutch crying from slipping . Just a little something to help things last longer . Luv Ya , thanks for the videos .
One thing I love about being a dealer, authorized warranty center, and certified tech. I tell my customers I don't use anything aftermarket. OEM only. But it does make me feel bad they gotta spend more money, but the end results are worth it.
Agreed. My auto mechanic advised using only OEM parts as they fit as intended. He was frustrated with constantly having to modify aftermarket parts which cost him time and subsequently money. Lesson learned!
Thanks Bre… just started learning about small engines in my retirement. I’m done neglecting my small engines … thanks to you!!! You’re awesome n informative !!!
Same here. Love this gal!
Hey! Me too! Retiring in a few months and learning about small engine repair. It beats doing crosswords😂
Vessel also has a set with multiple size tips that is fantastic!
Japanese Industrial Standard screwdrivers are the only ones that are worth a diddle.
Vessel makes good ones!
Just what works for me; black Gorilla tape makes a decent patch for those torn/cracked seats. Not a permanent fix (I assume mine will fail at some time, it has only been 3 years) but much cheaper than replacing the seat (if one is available) and keeps the rain out of the seat. Your mileage may vary.
I have had decent luck with aftermarket parts, but they can sometimes be a royal pain. They don't always work or fit the way they are supposed to. I really appreciate the information you give us and have saved a bunch of "time, money and frustration" listening to your advice and the parts you recommend. Thanks!!!!
Had to comment on today's video. You are so incredible. I learn something each video. I'm 51yrs old and COMPLETELY get the eye glasses thing. I got bifocals and I hate them. Makes me feel half blind. What a caring Aunt to give your niece a mower- and kudos to her for her hard work! Your husband cracks me up- so stoic and camera shy. We bought a Gooloo charger off of your link last year and it has already paid for itself in making charging frustration free. Thanks for being you, and all you do. ❤🎉
Just a suggestion, don't know if it'll work but maybe try cleaning the plastic jet tube and lubing the larger O-rings with some oil or a little silicone grease, put a smear on the jet tube also and you might be able to get the jets in there. Also, get a small O-ring assortment that's compatible with today's fuel and the proper size O-rings might just be in it or maybe you can find out what size those O-rings are and get the right assortment that way.
Eyeglasses tip: get yourself a pair of Progressive Readers. They have no correction up top and the reader magnification at the bottom. That way you can just wear them like regular glasses.
Congratulations! My mom is a retired firefighter/emt.
Great career
Can't you measure the size of the O-rings and just buy the o-rings separately or buy an o-ring assortment? Thanks for the video Chickanic!
I agree with you 100%. Many of the products sold on the internet (Amazone/Ebay) and at big box stores are disappointing.
I have a solution. When I need an item, I buy 5-10 from different vendors. Use the one that works and return the rest. So often even new items in a sealed box will be defective or missing parts. I use a credit card to buy the stuff, so I am not out of pocket for the cash. I almost always get the refunds before the bill is due.
There is so much unusable product being sold. If everyone used my idea, at some point the distributers and suppliers will get the message that poor products will lose money.
I like the lawnmower in the back looking like a Corvette, when will you get it running?
nice repair job, nice Aunt Bree.....! Good advice, thank you...!
Even at my age I can learn so much from your videos. You're a brilliant communicator.
I found your page trying to fix multiple safety switches on a JD L120. I have since hotwired the thing into a dangerous machine but only I know how to start it (battery cut off switch hidden) I have since been watching many videos and I swear, that fluid extractor was one of the best buys I've had EVER!!! And your tips have helped tremendously to save me time. When I have a few extra bucks, they're coming your way Miss! You have saved me at least $500. I think you deserve at least $100!
6:31 Take some calipers & measure the CORRECT ones, measure in SAE & METRIC and then begin you search for O rings that size that is compatible with fuel
So I am a full time riding mower mechanic. Couple things to note.
1. I find when working on the double barrel carbs taking all the linkages and tubes off before pulling the intake manifold bolts is easiest.
2. Oem carb rebuild kits are important, the aftermarket ones have very cheap quality gaskets and o-rings. Kawasaki makes those o-rings for a very minimal price (can’t actively remember the part number though).
3. If you pull the solenoid off the bottom of the bowl of the carburetor and then shake it around that helps get rid of the gas, and tapping the bowl the a screwdriver handle is the easiest and most mess free way to go about removing it.
4. The jets are different because the intake manifold lengths are different. If you look closely, one side is longer therefore have more loss of fuel as the air fuel mixture moves toward the motor.
Good info! Thx
Green and brown are usually Vito’s material which to memory is better at gas and chemical resistance than the black Buna-N(nitrile rubber)
I need one like this. Right now, I mow my .8 acres with a push mower. Takes forever.
I always use 1/2 throttle when engaging the blades, THEN go to full throttle. I feel that this will avoid slippage and prolong belt life. Am I correct in this assumption?
Holy cow! That's hwy 7 bypass to Hot Spings Village!!! I've been watching you forever and didn't know you're right here!!!
I have a weed eater that never ran right from the factory. After a couple of years the fuel lines went bad. I ordered a $17 carburetor from Amazon. It runs better now that it ever did.
Surely its the alternator/generator/dynamo that chargers the battery that keeps everything going including the battery? Enjoy the video's, keep up the good work.😊
I doubt anyone really reads many comments but did you know you can use a small propane torch (without the flame) stuck in the intake to start a hard starting small engine instead of starting fluid? Starting fluid can be dangerous in the since it can break rings. Propane works really well.
Good tip!
I have a husqvarna zero turn they are made with either a briggs engine or a Kawasaki engine I looked and finally found the one with the Kawasaki engine have had it for 3 years and so far no issues. Also this unit has a manual fuel shut off valve, 16:51 at the end of the summer season I turn the fuel off and run the engine out of fuel.
Arkansas native here! Got to love that new bypass being finished, so pretty!
Just finding your page! Love the content!
Bought a cheap carb online for my 17hp Kohler, very generic, just bought the one in range for my size engine. Identical to the POS that the factory put in, maybe a little improved over the decades. Runs perfect, better than the original which always ran rich and stinky. Still just a hair on the rich side which probably helps in winter, didn't even adjust. Has always been tough to start in the winter and still is. Below about 15 degrees F I don't even try to start it without putting a heater or light on it.
Sure would love to see the manufacturing process on how those O rings are made…
I’ve had a Husqvarna with 24Hp Koehler engine for 12+ years. Only engine issue has been an oil leak around a valve cover. The liquid gasket is holding up, so I guess I got that fixed. ;-)
As a Husqvarna owner and a DYI'er, your videos are priceless. But my biggest issue, gripe, PET PEAVE, is that pretty much every video I watch, I see your Vet on jack stands. Chicky, GET THE VET ON THE ROAD. I got my 79 factory V8 AC Monza on the road, and I am loving it. Keep the videos coming.
I found that the orifice for the jets have a hard squared edge which tends to cut the o ring as it’s pushed in. I chamfer the edge and bingo the o rings slide in with a little lube like they are supposed to.
try bifocals with plain upper lenses which I did years back, or use half glasses
I'm smiling, a nice gift for your niece. Thank you, you guys are awesome.
As an acreage owner , I can certainly say that your niece is probably quite pumped over this gift. Nothing says Love better, than the gift of a garden tractor...lol. But seriously, You did a great thing there and congrats to your niece on her EMT training.
Every single video of yours that I watch saves me time money and frustration thank you,
Same warning goes for aftermarket car parts, some are good, some are trouble.
Two years ago you recommended the Gooloo battery that was on sale. I bought two. Both charged up and quickly dropped to 70%. Emails to them just gave me stupid answers. One finally had a screen failure and I sent them a video. They sent me a new battery. Last week I checked both of them and the new one was at 90% and the older one was at 79%. Both sat in my living room for a year unused.
I bought a knock off carb to replace my Nikki since I am too old with old fingers to rebuild mine. So far it works. I bought it from Walmart online so I had them to help with any replacements.
Bre you hit it out of the Park with this one! We got to see Ron, Meet your Niece the EMT, see a great video on how not to buy parts, see a great tractor repair and more! I had an "Aunt B(ev)" she was the coolest Aunt on the Planet! You are too! We love you!
As a Welshman 🏴across the pond I believe, I can’t help looking at that I think is a Corvette?? 😊
Yep. It's a Corvette.
And congrats to your niece going for paramedic. We started a rural fire department in Illinois and recruited the first female firefighter in the state of Illinois.
I wanna see more of that Bug. Looks like it's in good shape.
Hey Bre,
I have the same affliction with my old eyes, can see far away but not up close.
Very cool taking care of your niece like that.
Pulled my twin cylinder JD LX277 in, replaced bearings on two of the three spindles and one of the idler pulleys. It was surging, so took the carb apart and someone before me was in the carb and stripped the threads on the outside of the main jet and on the emulsion tube. I have had this mower for years, but got it used. Was able to get the main jet out, left the tube, cleaned it, put everything back together and the main jet wouldn't pick up any gas from the bowl. Apparently the threads on the outside of the jet were stripped so bad I couldn't get it seated properly onto the emulsion tube?
Got a new OEM replacement carb from JD, put it on, couldn't find a rebuild kit and that was kind of moot cause the jets were stripped. It started like a charm, no surging, but the engine didn't sound right and when engaging the mower, it would die. Initially I thought I'd put something together wrong on the deck. But that was not the case, one of the coils decided to randomly give up the ghost. Replaced both of the coils, I have a spare coil now and the thing is running like a charm.
I didn't know that a lawn tractor wouldn't run right if the battery wasn't fully charged, so thank you for that tip.
Perfect explanation about the battery an all the ‘accessories’ that are powered by it….👍👍😊😊
Yeah I would not have thought of that.
Thank you for inspiring me to start doing TH-cam videos. Im a small engine technician in Virginia and enjoy your channel, I've learned a lot from them thanks again
Lovely gesture, giving mower to the young couple starting out well done
Aunt b is Just to Cool Giving away a Mower To the neice congratulations on the new house and land @Chickanic
Ran into something similar with a water filter for a fridge. New filter fit, but the O-ring didn't and it started leaking because I couldn't secure the filter with the new O-ring. Temporarily put the old O-ring on the new filter (which worked curiously) and it held until I could find a packet with the right size of O-rings.
I miss manual PTOs.
I've got a 17-ish year old version of that mower with a 42" deck; it's got an oil leak I need to sort out but it still runs strong despite not receiving the best care over the years and being used as a brush mower for the last 8 years. Only have had to replace a single spindle so far after hitting a stump I couldn't see. Your niece should have years of dependable service from hers.
just looked the carbs i buy are 80 bucks always work perfectly
I have 6 of those extractors. There great for all sorts of fluids!
Years ago we found the correct size O-rings at a marine chancellery at I about $10 for ten each. The clerk said that they purchased packages of 100 for about $10 before repackaging. Quite a markup, but the odds are that McMaster-Carr or other suppliers currently carry equivalent packages of oil / fuel resistant O-rings for about the same price.
Legend as usual.thanks for show simple things.and reminding us again and again cheap is not always goid.go girl ❤
Who ya gonna call??? "Aunt B"... now there ya go!
And, me being in the desert with no rain since mid-March, really enjoyed the green scenery on the road trip.
Living my best La Vida Loca here in south eastern Arizona
BTW... how goes the hat pins donations???
As an old EMT, good job to your niece, it is hard work. Also, not sure where you live but that scenery is beautiful. 😊😊😊😊
Arkansas sure is pretty. Thanks, we love the Hot Springs area.
Bree. Did you know that the John deer? Easy change oil filter can be bypassed with a part from John deer. You can order from john deer's website
I found a part # for McMaster Carr that is the correct O-ring for those jets. I bought a bag full of them several years ago and still have a bunch of them in stock.
Beautiful drive.
Quick tip. Anex Ball end ratcheting screwdriver made in Japan. $20 on Amzn, it's friggin fantastic! I use extensions and bits in them to use it for everything! My last stand before I wind up having to go to electric screwdrivers as I'm aging like hell with Arthur kicking my old a$s! The ball end is awesome and ratcheting, I can palm it and use two fingers to turn the shaft easily. Makes things more easy for me. Cheers Miss Stank Gas! lol
Totally agree about Chinese clone carbs ,i put one on my Briggs twin and it will only start with a squirt of ether . As far as i am concerned these mowers,mine was Aries are garbage and a waste of money . I only use it for towing a yard cart now because the deck cracked after five years. Steering is terrible .Dont get me started about the warped intake manifold.
Your spot on about OEM parts! I tried the cheap way out on a Husqvarna weed eater I have with a Amazon special. Put it on and it wouldn’t even fire off period! Sent it back and went to my local dealer and bought a OEM carb and she fired right off. I don’t know if you have run across this problem but this has happened twice on two different mowers. The problem was that they would shut off while mowing or backfire then shut down. My parents neighbor bought a new Scott’s mower well after spending a additional $700 bucks to get the problem fixed with no luck he gave it to my dad. Dad gave it to me and said it was the vent on the gas tank. After cutting off for the third time and pushing this thing across my yard to the driveway I put a block on the seat and started it back up and shook the living heck out of it like it was in a earthquake, still running, then I started grabbing every wire and pulling and shaking them, I got to the harness that goes to the ignition switch and started shaking it and there was the problem! It backfired then shut down. The entire time since it had left the factory the switch had a internal crack in it! I started putting two and two together and turned out it would only shut down when it was on rough bumpy ground and the mower was bouncing around causing it to ground itself out. I called my dad and told him what the problem was and did he notice where the mower would cut off with his neighbor and it was in the rough place in his yard. I don’t think he ever told the guy that it was a $12.00 fix. Same thing happened again on a craftsman zero turn. Ran fine for a couple years and then it started running like crap. Switch also developed a crack. Anyway thanks for your great insight on this equipment! It has saved myself time, money and frustration for sure!
They are screwing people with these aftermarket gaskets that wont fit, usually too big. They know nobody would bother to return it. Unfortunately factory gaskets are really expensive especially for motorcycles.
Learned this the hard way. Across multiple platforms buying the oem kit and staying with the oem carb is a night and day difference if you want the engine to run like new.
Great explanation of the shortcomings of some kits. I have a local hardware store with racks of o-rings, hopefully I could find the needed size if I have that issue. Also - A few strips of black gorilla tape and that seat will be as good as new. Has lasted for years on my Craftsman riding mower.
Congratulations to your niece for buying a house and that is awesome to help somebody out and that is a nice looking tractor THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO
I have worked on mowers and sold chainsaws two different brands don't by aftermarket yes there cheaper but I've seen flaws mostly on generic air filters. You get exactly what you wanted cheap parts by original.