How To INSTALL An HOUR METER On A LAWN MOWER - WORTH It?

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    How To INSTALL An HOUR METER On A LAWN MOWER - WORTH It? Want to know exactly how long your lawn mower has been running for? An hour meter not only tells you how many hours have gone by since your last oil change but prove helpful with other maintenance procedures too! It can even boost your equipment's resale value down the road! Watch as I INSTALL an HOUR METER on this Honda HRN216VKA Lawn Mower and set this mower up for success! This is the fourth video of a new playlist - MAKE YOUR MOWER LAST A LIFETIME. I picked a quality mower and plan to show you how to set it up in future videos, maintain it and do some fun things with it along the way. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
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  • @GarageGear
    @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Here is a link to the HOUR METER used in this video! Thank you everyone for watching and supporting the channel! amzn.to/3ROBy2w

  • @DavidRobinsonShannon
    @DavidRobinsonShannon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I installed one of these on my HRX217 when it was new in 2017. It now has 89.9 hours on it. I love it! Makes timing of maintenance a breeze! Thanks for confirming that I’m not crazy!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha you’re not crazy... just SMART! Very helpful little device! Thanks for watching David!

  • @hobbs3424
    @hobbs3424 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    There are not many people out there that can make such a no fuss very informative video as this guy, awesome job dude!!!!!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks a lot Hobbs! Appreciate the positive feedback! Thanks for watching!

  • @TonyFernandezjkdjedi
    @TonyFernandezjkdjedi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just got my HRX Honda and did a quick search on it and it led me here, was a little apprehensive about doing this to a brand spanking new mower ...but...no guts..no glory. Works like a charm. Stoked. Thanks for the vid.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Tony! Not a hard task at all! Glad you got that hour meter on no problem! Thanks for watching!

  • @PKD253
    @PKD253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just installed the NKTECH on my new Honda HRN and did the 30 minute oil change. Thank you for making these videos! Its my first brand new mower. Ive had hand me downs for the last 40 years of my life and I want to make sure I treat this one right. Already got extra oil, spark plugs, filters and sharpening kit, all ready for future maintenance.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome Supreme Infantry! Sounds like you’re going to be set for a very long time! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel!

  • @bustermv
    @bustermv หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I could not release the front clip after yanking on it. Instead pulled the spark plug wire off the plug. With better access, easily wound the meter wire around the spare plug wire. Secured it with a zip tie and wrapped the coil in guerilla tape. Next fed the meter wire under the cover after first laying it on G tape and secured it. Then mounted meter with double stick tape, fed in the wire, and done after securing the loosened screws.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing buster!

  • @DIYAroundTheHome
    @DIYAroundTheHome 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Super helpful video. Just installed the exact same product under different brand name from Amazon onto my new HRN216.
    I placed it a little bit more to the right so as not to drive the screw into the base of the tab.
    Just mowed my little front yard and confirmed that I'm now at .1 hours. This will make performing maintenance at the right intervals a cinch. Thanks so much!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ROCK ON my friend! Great for tracking your maintenance!

  • @RyanRoux
    @RyanRoux ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought this and installed it on my Honda HRX217 mower yesterday. Even thought it's a different engine, the install instructions were exact and it works perfect. Thanks for the info.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend! Thanks for watching

  • @DjSerolmp
    @DjSerolmp หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was just watching your video on the oil change on your honda216. And after watching it i thought "hey let me see how to add an hour meter." And your video popped up again. Your awesome man i really appriciate you

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome dj! Cool that video popped up. Thanks for watching

  • @WorldPowerLabs
    @WorldPowerLabs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just installed an hour meter on my used John Deere JS46 push mower (which is an oddball itself, with electric start and pressurized oiling system with a tiny, spin-on filter--but I digress). Of course, I have no idea how many hours were accumulated by the previous two owners, but the meter will make keeping track of maintenance easy. The particular hour meter I selected also has a "job timer" function, which will be nice for keeping track of how long it takes to cut the 5 different areas I mow (I have a rough idea, of course, but I like to track that sort of thing). The meter also includes a tachometer function, which will be useful for checking the idle speed (since one of the previous owners messed with the governor spring bracket) but is probably not an essential feature.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always good to have all the information! Thanks for sharing World Power Labs!

  • @jimquantic
    @jimquantic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another point of view here. I check the oil often, when it is not honey colored, that is, if it is dirty, I change it. And---I change it even if there "are not enough hours" to warrant a change. Turn it around, if the hours say it is time--but it is not dirty, I don't change it. A military mechanic taught me that, part of KISS, keep it simple stupid thinking. Dirty? Change it. clean, leave it alone. But, to each his own.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Like your plan! 👍

  • @mikalpechota770
    @mikalpechota770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just installed that hour meter on Ariens Platinum 30. Works great. Wanted it installed before i started using a new machine. Hard to believe a $2300 snow blower dorsnt come with one from the factory.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      For a price tag like that it should have one lol! That blower is gonna be a beast! Thanks for watching!

  • @iowafox2206
    @iowafox2206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm definitely going to be adding one of these to every new machine I get! Makes me really wonder how many hours my old used GCV160 honda mowers have! I have 2 one I paid $40 for and the other I just paid $20 for. I bought both used actually all of my equipment is used besides my stihl trimmer I bought new. It would be interesting to see how many hours everything has!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Iowafox! You could put them on your machines now and at the end the season you’ll have a rough number of hours logged. You could then average that out over the number of years you had your previous machines to see how many hours you actually had. Have fun installing them! Thanks for watching! 👍

  • @joecrancher2008
    @joecrancher2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and clearly explained, will be getting a few of these for my garden equipment

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Joe! Can’t go wrong with these on your machines! 👍

  • @Oldshirt7
    @Oldshirt7 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for that great demonstration on nkteck hour meter installation. The package lacked in details, but you explained it well.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got it my friend

  • @Zexidous
    @Zexidous ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this. Gonna get one of these to keep up with regular maintenance of my equipment.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Can’t go wrong with one! Thanks for watching!

  • @mikegrappone9078
    @mikegrappone9078 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review - I still use my 1988 Toro push mower with synthetic 10W30 - I'll add an hour meter!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mike! Those old toros rock! Thanks for watching!

  • @williamwiese9963
    @williamwiese9963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the great video, I'm gonna pick this mower up this weekend, I'm currently recovering from a spinal surgery and think this mower is gonna be a whole lot better than pushing the old heavy Cub Cadet.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think you’ll be more than satisfied with this mower! It mulches the grass perfectly! Feel better soon my friend!

    • @williamwiese9963
      @williamwiese9963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GarageGear it's freaking AWESOME!!! no back pain walking behind this one👍

    • @williamwiese9963
      @williamwiese9963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarageGear although I have a slight leak at the bottom of the filler neck. Grrrrrrr

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@williamwiese9963 walking behind these mowers is most definitely easy! 👍

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@williamwiese9963 really on a brand new one? When you change the oil take off the filler neck. I wonder if the thin rubber washer is out of place. These can be easily replaced if necessary!

  • @twilson377
    @twilson377 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Easy instructions. Watched your video step by step. Meter installed in less than 15 minutes and working good. Thanks so much!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      ROCK ON WILSON! Thanks for watching!

  • @woodworkerroyer8497
    @woodworkerroyer8497 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good idea, and I'm glad you did this, since I have a new mower that needs it.
    That said, I want to introduce you to a better duct tape. Gaff tape. Protapes gaff tape, specifically. I'm not sponsored or anything, but I use it in the film industry, and that stuff is great. It leaves no residue, but is almost as tacky as the gorilla tape (I've never had it not hold what I want it to hold, but it also doesn't stick immediately and not let itself be pulled off or leave anything behind to remind you you were there.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing this Royer!

    • @woodworkerroyer8497
      @woodworkerroyer8497 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @GarageGear welcome! You can leave it on thr surface for weeks or .months and it lever leaves anything behind.

  • @sakelleys
    @sakelleys ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tip, I just made this upgrade to my new Honda HRN216.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome my friend! Thanks for watching! 👍

  • @stevedeckerdog7181
    @stevedeckerdog7181 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just had added this timer to my Honda mower thanks for your help

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re all set for the upcoming season! Thanks for watching!

  • @mikeschaefer5705
    @mikeschaefer5705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just bought one for my new toro super-recycler! The wire seems really long though, is it okay to cut it ? Awesome vid ! Thx !!!!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can absolutely cut it. I cut it to the appropriate length in this video on my mower. Works just fine. Thanks for being a fan of the channel Pro prodigy!

  • @jaws226
    @jaws226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great video. I just ordered two from the link you provided to install on my new mowers.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome my friend! Smart to install these on any machine! 👍

  • @vasel208
    @vasel208 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍👍👍👍👍👍😊
    Aside from cost.
    IMO. Manufacturers of small engines should have an hour meter fitted at the factory during manufacturing/assembly.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree! 👍

  • @sharper07
    @sharper07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Good skills, mechanical and video production!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot for the positive feedback sharper! I appreciate it! 👍 thanks for watching!

  • @eddieayala
    @eddieayala 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gracias por la idea Bro! I did it with my tractor mower and Generator and works great. Awesome JB.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching Eddie!

  • @mrdobalina3451
    @mrdobalina3451 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Many have a feature that allows you to change the initial hour meter which means if the battery goes dead you can replace the battery without losing your runtime numbers. Of course you need to know what they were roughly before the battery died.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing

  • @samueladams584
    @samueladams584 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On my way to grab extra oil for the initial 25 minute break in of the Honda engine I picked up last night. After the 5 hour oil change you mentioned we can use synthetic right ?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep that will work fun! 👍

  • @RETROGAMM3R
    @RETROGAMM3R 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello MR Garage Gear.. love your content always watch and subscribed!
    Quick question I do own this domestic HRN lawn mower and have the issues with the current recall resolved got the part from honda. Just another issue well assuming a issue I did take my mower to have it looked its been leaking near the carbi and on the deck. Was inpected and advised doesn't leak I did check and no leak yet but because of the mower being domestic have to turn off gas when not in use otherwise carbi fills up due to overflow I think they said. Is that Normal for this mower to happen?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey retro that is not a normal thing. I would go to another shop for another opinion on the leak.

    • @RETROGAMM3R
      @RETROGAMM3R 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @GarageGear thanks for your reply. Also I noticed oil comming out near the carbi. I am assuming it's bad oil ring?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RETROGAMM3R hard to tell without looking at it myself. I would have to looked at somewhere.

    • @RETROGAMM3R
      @RETROGAMM3R 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @GarageGear I think you have mentioned this is a common problem with these HRN mowers. With I can take it to you to look at but hard to do when I'm in Australia haha

    • @RETROGAMM3R
      @RETROGAMM3R 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GarageGear quick update at the mechanic fingers crossed will be fixed

  • @DavidTheLawnDaddy
    @DavidTheLawnDaddy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JB, I just received in the mail the same hour meter you recommended in this video. It looks like the unit came already on, have you had any issues changing out the battery on this thing?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those batteries last darn near forever! I’m pretty sure you can open them up to put a new battery inside. Not sure if it will lose your hours counted tho!

  • @Shirley-hr8tx
    @Shirley-hr8tx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello,you make it look to easy!!!! So wire doesn’t actually connect to unit either end? Just wraps around hi tension lead and wedged between lid and TKTECH unit? And connects through a pulse? Sorry bit simple here😂

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey my friend! The wrapped wire around the spark plug senses the current and starts count the time as the current begins to flow. This then runs through the wire to the meter. Pretty simple but works great!

    • @Shirley-hr8tx
      @Shirley-hr8tx ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GarageGear ok thanks very much I just purchased same mower havnt started yet so I’ll add an hour meter and change first run oil after 30 minutes after seeing your vid! Thanks very much! Your very goodi went through your uploads you mentioned you’d be doing a vid on sharpening have you done that one?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Shirley-hr8tx you got it! Good plan! Here is a link to the video I did on blade sharpening! HOW TO SHARPEN LAWN MOWER BLADES FOR BEGINNERS
      th-cam.com/video/-3wWQ2wct_0/w-d-xo.html👍

  • @yalerich7417
    @yalerich7417 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible to get a Garage Gear pizza? I know it's wrong season, some of the new Toro snowblowers have no "shear pins", what's your thoughts?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll see what I can do! I’m not a fan of that design! I want a “safety net” before my gearbox breaks! Toro cut a big corner there to cut costs. Speaking of snowblowers I’ll probably be working on some snowblower content in the coming months! 👍

  • @Reesebomb_
    @Reesebomb_ หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the help! Hooked up and ready to go! 👍🏼

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  หลายเดือนก่อน

      ROCK ON REESE! 👍

  • @LoopBak127
    @LoopBak127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I'm no electrician, so I'm curious how wrapping the wire around the spark plug without connecting bare metal actually works. I'm going to pick up one of these timers. Thanks!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey loop great question! Even without connecting to bare metal it senses the current and begins counting the time. Pretty cool little device!

    • @supersoup5509
      @supersoup5509 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GarageGear great video. Thanks for the answer to this question.

  • @Shirley-hr8tx
    @Shirley-hr8tx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey JB ,I just installed 2 of these brush cutter seems ok but mowers gone back to 0.0 ,have you had any problems with them? Or know what problem may be?There exactly the same as ones you install,thanks mate

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Shirley! No issues with mine! I’m wondering if you got a junk one. Here’s a link to another I’ve used with no issues. amzn.to/3JJNAZ4 thanks for watching!

  • @kentoskentos8428
    @kentoskentos8428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info, subbed. Thanks.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for subscribing I won’t let you down!

  • @scottkriegerjr.6205
    @scottkriegerjr.6205 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm really confused. You don't show connecting the wire to the wire meter other than pressing it into the slot. Is there some kind of metal connection in the slot that connects to the wire?
    Is it picking up electrical field from the spark plug wire simply by being wrapped in close proximity to it?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly my friend! It picks up the electrical current and starts the clock! Pretty straightforward. 👍

  • @js12278
    @js12278 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done. Another great video JB.
    Can suggest instead of a screwdriver to use plastic trim tools so you don’t mar up the plastic cover.
    I know how you are about your Toros 👍🏻👍🏻🍻

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Perhaps that’s the way to go! Good thinking JS! What’s going on this weekend?

  • @rcastro1811
    @rcastro1811 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just did this mod to my Honda - Thanks!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      ROCK ON my friend! Thanks for watching!

  • @joshsmith8244
    @joshsmith8244 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey I know it’s a bit unrelated but I know you say to do a oil change after 30 minutes, I did that and was wondering when I should do it next and then how often after that?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Josh a good plan of attack here is to now do it again after 5 hours and then at the end of the season! She’ll be good to go after that once a season!

  • @whitieinvermont
    @whitieinvermont 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Very handy to have and easy to install.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely handy and definitely easy to install! Got anything good planned for this weekend my friend?

    • @whitieinvermont
      @whitieinvermont 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarageGear no plans as of yet. It's supposed to be a nice weekend.I'll probably mow the lawn and do some gardening.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@whitieinvermont sounds like a good plan. FYI There’s a rumor going around about a garage renovation taking place...

    • @whitieinvermont
      @whitieinvermont 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarageGear looking forward to conformation on that rumor. Very exciting stuff.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@whitieinvermont 👍 all I’m going to say is I placed a very big order lol!

  • @michaelmercier4299
    @michaelmercier4299 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What happens to the hours counted display when you change the battery? Does it reset to zero or keep the accumulated hours intact and keep counting forward?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not exactly sure! Never had a battery go out!

  • @mikeivan5947
    @mikeivan5947 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good video. Dumb question, how is the meter powered? I get it would see the induction from the plug wire like a timing light, but how does it save the hours? Battery powered?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is battery powered. They last a stupid long time though! Mine have all been going for over the last five years! 👍

    • @mikeivan5947
      @mikeivan5947 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GarageGear thanks. Mine arrived yesterday added to my new rider this afternoon, let it run until I saw a .1 to be sure I got it. Now I will be able to track my hours for oil, grease, blades, etc without using the guesswork! Again, great video. Thanks for posting.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mikeivan5947 ROCK ON MIKE! You’re good to go!

  • @the_realJP_
    @the_realJP_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your simple DIY install

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Been working great for over a year now with no issues. Thanks for watching John!

  • @supersoup5509
    @supersoup5509 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. So,overall you like the 30 inch toro?

  • @BigDaddysGarage
    @BigDaddysGarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m gonna install one of these on my EGO mower!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It can be done! How do you like that ego mower? Cut well?

    • @BigDaddysGarage
      @BigDaddysGarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GarageGear I like it. It cuts pretty good... not great. In my opinion it’s great for a small lawn like mine. Occasional Mohawk and no suction. However I did just purchase a high lift blade for it, so I’ll see how that works out.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BigDaddysGarage that high lift blade should help. Used one before. My dad has the echo electric lawn mower. He loves that thing! 👍

  • @Tintoycar
    @Tintoycar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you want to install this on an older mower can you put in the hours that the mower already worked?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Tin! You cannot adjust the hours on this meter. Perhaps there is one out there you can do this on but I am not sure who makes one. This one starts at zero! Thanks for watching!

  • @davecharvella4854
    @davecharvella4854 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍👍 Question: is that slot on the meter the "pickup" location?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes you’ll need to connect the wire in the slot for the meter to start totaling hours

  • @unoptanio
    @unoptanio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Salve ho un rasaerba makita simile a quello del video.
    Volevo aggiungere un filtro benzina e un rubinetto on/off per il carburante.
    Il dubbio è se installare il tutto nella sequenza:
    a) rubinetto poi filtro e dopo carburatore
    oppure
    b) filtro, rubinetto e dopo carburatore
    con la sequenza a) in caso di rubinetto chiuso il filtro rimane pieno di carburante, con la sequenza b) rimane secco
    cosa consigliate?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am unable to translate this. If you can, translate this into English and I’d be happy to respond back to your comment. Thank you!

    • @unoptanio
      @unoptanio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarageGear Hi I have a Makita lawnmower similar to the one in the video.
      I wanted to add a petrol filter and an on / off fuel tap.
      The question is whether to install everything in the sequence:
      a) tap, filter and after carburetor
      or
      b) filter, tap and after carburetor
      with the sequence a) in case of closed tap the filter remains full of fuel, with the sequence b) it remains dry
      what do you recommend?
      My engine is BRIGGS & STRATTON 625E series 190cc
      Thank you
      Michele from Italy

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@unoptanio great question Michele! Here’s what I’ve done for a long time and it has never failed me. Starting From the gas tank, next down the fuel line I put a fuel filter, the the shut off valve and then that links to the carburetor. The fuel filter will have fuel in it all the time. This method has never failed me. Also, if it’s easier to email me with translated messages feel free to send them to me. Thanks for checking out my channel! 👍

  • @SailingWindGypsy
    @SailingWindGypsy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thought this was pretty funny. My lawn mower is 33 years old and still working. The oil has never been changed! We put some gum out in it every now and then.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing

  • @DamenonD
    @DamenonD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @GarageGear can i put this on a snow blower?

  • @michaelreilly8890
    @michaelreilly8890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rather than an hour meter. Some mowers have an external oil filter kit available. Uses a spin on filter just like your car. I’ve had one on my last two mowers and the oils stays clean between changes. Doesn’t get that black look that other mowers have done for me. My latest mower is 20 years old and still uses no oil between changes

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing Michael!

  • @AntLive29
    @AntLive29 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the helpful video. I just be did the install. my unit said Made in China tho 😥

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Regular car guy! Are you talking about the hour meter being from China?

  • @webeasesolutions
    @webeasesolutions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So how does that cable work? It just senses when electricity is running to the spark plug through a highly insulated cable?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You nailed it my friend! The cable senses the current and runs it to the hour meter. Pretty simple design. Works well! I have a few machines with these hour meters all working the same way. Thanks for watching Yohance!

  • @gotrice101
    @gotrice101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So there isn’t an actual termination point for the wires? 🤯🤯. That’s such a simple install!!!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Super simple install! Ridiculously easy! Putting one on your mower? Thanks for watching Mike!

  • @Outdoorpower-equipment
    @Outdoorpower-equipment 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I saw this video and I got a hour meter and I did the 5 hour oil change

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re good to go my friend

  • @Cam.Failey
    @Cam.Failey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vid, instead of the screws, can I just use double sided tape? Or the heat will take it off?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Perhaps you could! Get some GOOD double sided tape though. 👍

    • @Cam.Failey
      @Cam.Failey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GarageGear thanks man, I appreciate you and your vids

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Cam.Failey you got it my friend 👍

  • @RoadDeb
    @RoadDeb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice, I want to do this to my turbo force but it's got 2 plugs. Does that change anything?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s a good question! My guess is no. Let me know how it works out for you! Thanks for watching!

    • @RoadDeb
      @RoadDeb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Worked out great! I used a different brand that shows rpm as well- thanks for the vid 👍

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoadDeb you got it Nick! Thanks for watching!

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really every engine needs one for service

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a good idea! Thanks for sharing!

  • @johnnytopside3702
    @johnnytopside3702 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Any wireless no screw options you’d recommend?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don’t know if any wireless options but you could use double sided gorilla tape instead perhaps.

  • @jasonuronis3410
    @jasonuronis3410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Alright, this is so cool. Will definitely grab one for my next mower. Would this work on a snow blower?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Definitely grab one! Give you some peace of mind! Yes this will definitely work on a snowblower! Same exact procedures! Thanks for watching Jason! 👍

    • @milesmiles971
      @milesmiles971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ]pppll)l)ll)lp

  • @lawman5511
    @lawman5511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You’d think Honda would add $10 to the price and include an hour meter

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You would think right??? I’ve really only seen these on commercial grade engines though. And even those are few and far between. Thanks for watching Lawman! 👍

  • @codysparks1294
    @codysparks1294 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does the unit run off of battery? If so how long does it last? What is the purpose of the wire on the spark plug?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Cody! The clock unit runs on a battery I have a few hour meters over four years old and are still running! The wire on the spark plug picks up the current that the machine is running and transmits the signal to the clock telling it to start counting the time the machine machine is running. Thanks for watching

  • @jamesjones-cj8uo
    @jamesjones-cj8uo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do installing a hr meter on a yard machine push mower?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey James I’ll see what I can do but it’s very much the same process. Just have to find a different spot to mount it. 👍

  • @RMorse93
    @RMorse93 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get the hour meter you used on your Toro?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey R here is a link to one amzn.to/3XLmRlu

  • @jasonjensen7818
    @jasonjensen7818 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I might of missed something. I didn’t see you connect that wire to anything. What is the purpose of the wire?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jasonjensen7818 the wire runs from the spark plug which it’s wrapped around the hour meter. When the engine is running the wire picks up the current and sends a signal to the meter to run.

  • @stevem.9022
    @stevem.9022 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Same install for a twin cylinder?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Should be! Never did the install but I would assume it’s the same

  • @kevinsanchez8872
    @kevinsanchez8872 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5w 30 or 10w 30 oil?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Kevin! This mower can use either. I use 5 w 30 based on my temperature zone so n the manual.

  • @congoparrot
    @congoparrot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i lost this screw for the cover... any idea where i can get another?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Don! You can get just about any similar screw to do the job. A trip to a hardware store will help you out.👍

    • @congoparrot
      @congoparrot ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarageGear \
      its probaly hanging out with the half dozen or so 10mm sockets that have dissapeared.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@congoparrot probably a few left socks too lol! 😂👍

  • @jordanstoulil2803
    @jordanstoulil2803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    would you recommend installing an hour meter before or after engine break in?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ideally before but I have installed them later too. 8 years later JB some cases lol! Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelmiller6843
    @michaelmiller6843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does the hour meter have a battery that needs to be replaced? Great video!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They do have a battery in them that last a ridiculously long time. I replaced one a while back. It actually saved the hours which was pretty cool. They do come apart to replace the battery usually. Thanks for watching Michael! Good question! 👍

    • @DavidRobinsonShannon
      @DavidRobinsonShannon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’d be interested to see how that’s accomplished.

    • @chrisjr1028
      @chrisjr1028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is the purpose of the wire then?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DavidRobinsonShannon the old one I had had a tiny penny sized battery inside. Got it open with a flat head screwdriver.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chrisjr1028 the wire runs from the spark plug to the hour meter. When the engine is running, current is flowing through the spark plug wire. The thin wire picks up the current and transmits that signal to the hour meter letting it know that the engine is running! Thanks for watching!

  • @danyalarafat1271
    @danyalarafat1271 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video working with a scooter killed the motor and update for gx 50 cost more then the scooter

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching dan! Good luck with your rebuild

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I fool my son-in-law, put one under tank, two years ask how many hours before oil change, he said only 40 hours, meter 173

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha great idea Phil! Thanks for sharing

  • @Abel3270
    @Abel3270 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long does it take for it to go up a number?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Abel they usually go up .10 every six minutes or so I would say. Thanks for watching

  • @Benvlnt
    @Benvlnt หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How does it get power? I’m confused?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The meter has a battery inside. The wire sends a signal from the spark plug wire and tells the clock to start ticking!

    • @Benvlnt
      @Benvlnt หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GarageGear interesting, like wireless charging?? I’ve ordered a HRN 536 VY and one of these meters 😄👍🏻

  • @losersquadhd1234
    @losersquadhd1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My question is whats the point of the wire being wrapped around the spark plug wire, is it for electricity, I mean does it have a battery inside? What powers it.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The meter has a battery inside it but the wire senses the current through the spark plug wire sending a signal to the meter to start counting the hours. Thanks for watching 123

    • @losersquadhd1234
      @losersquadhd1234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarageGear ohhhh thank you that makes more sense, and your one of the few no nonsense channels for useful info like how to sharpen blades and grease wheels.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@losersquadhd1234 I like to get right to the point. Some channels they like to talk about how their days are going.lol. I’m not like that. Thanks for watching my friend!

  • @vernreed1969
    @vernreed1969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I put a meter on my generator -- it worked about a year or two then died.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing Vern!

  • @infinityandbeyond2386
    @infinityandbeyond2386 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What hour meter do you have on your time master

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Here’s the one I put on my time master! I went with it because it has a bigger screen. amzn.to/3rKBRzP thanks for watching Eduardo!

    • @infinityandbeyond2386
      @infinityandbeyond2386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GarageGear Thanks. Going to purchase this for mine . Already ordered the heavy duty pulleys for the time master and seeking all needed upgrades to have it running great .

  • @stevedeckerdog7181
    @stevedeckerdog7181 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where'd you get hr meter ?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      I got it on Amazon. Here is the link Steve! amzn.to/3ROBy2w

  • @terence2379
    @terence2379 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you find that many companies could supply the hour meter as seen nothing here in Portugal

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Companies won’t supply these.

  • @LiftedYellowTJ
    @LiftedYellowTJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So you don’t hook any wires up or anything?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope not needed! Pretty simple installation! Thanks for watching Copenhagen!

  • @LamoidZombieDog
    @LamoidZombieDog ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does this lose the hours when the battery dies?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey QA I recently learned these are inductive powered. So they shouldn’t die out. I have never had one die on me.

    • @LamoidZombieDog
      @LamoidZombieDog ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarageGear doesn't it have an internal battery? That's how the screen is able to stay on all the time even when the engine is off? Or you are saying it has a capacitor and recharges itself from the connection to the spark plug wire?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LamoidZombieDog it must recharge itself based on the spark plug. Never had one for before. Pretty crazy! Longest I had one on there was almost 5 years until I sold the unit!

  • @chrisfrancis8446
    @chrisfrancis8446 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can this work on a battery powered mower?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perhaps but I’m not sure what to hook it to.

  • @dclawnmaintenanceandsnowre4099
    @dclawnmaintenanceandsnowre4099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you reset the metre

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No you cannot reset the meter! Thanks for watching DC!

  • @m1ndframe
    @m1ndframe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why 5-w30 and not 10?

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      For my temperature zone listed in the manual 5w30 is the better option. Thanks for watching m1nd!

  • @broderp
    @broderp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ever hear of two sided tape? Then you dont have to drill into your new mower.

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey broderp. I tried that before but got engines and high temps made it come right off. Never had one fall of after being screwed on. Thanks for sharing

  • @robsolo4024
    @robsolo4024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why didn’t you just use the wireless hourmeter they work just as good

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never tested one out before. I was confident with the wired ones. I’ll have to give them a shot! Thanks for sharing!

  • @DiegoMcElveny
    @DiegoMcElveny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So it registers off of the spark plug wire!

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep exactly! Thanks for watching!

    • @DiegoMcElveny
      @DiegoMcElveny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarageGear ordered one yesterday, my mower is used and have had it for a year so this is just for when I know to maintenance it after I give it a service for this year

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DiegoMcElveny awesome my friend! A lot of them can tell you rpms as well. This comes in handy if you engine is having issues. But since it’s a Honda you will most likely not have to worry about that! 👍

    • @DiegoMcElveny
      @DiegoMcElveny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarageGear ya, I have a cub cadet sc100hw which I’m probably gonna sell this year and buy a Honda or a toro, I really like Hondas and toros

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DiegoMcElveny can’t go wrong with either one! 👍👍

  • @joevespa3157
    @joevespa3157 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The burbs

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep I’m in the suburbs!

  • @herschelmayo2727
    @herschelmayo2727 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's not " has ran for." It's "has done ran for."

    • @GarageGear
      @GarageGear  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing

  • @lastofthemohicans1
    @lastofthemohicans1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yelling the entire time.