Hi there! This DIY chick does appreciate your video. You got right to the point and you were not long-winded. This is exactly what I needed. Too bad I didn't know the issue before the holiday weekend! My lawn is only half-mowed now, but at least I have a solution. Thanks for sharing with us!
Always change the oil. I would have put the carb in my ultrasonic cleaner and put a new seat in the carb. Have had good luck with the ultrasonic cleaners. Thanks for the video.
Absolutely change the oil especially on a machine you do not know much about. Great looking mower and should make someone a good runner to last a long time as long as they put it away correctly. Thanks for sharing.
Sad part is when I was a kid my dad always had the old 2 stroke lawn boys that I used when I would kowe my parents lawn since I was 7 yrs old. Wouldn't have to change the oil people that don't change the oil on a regular basis be better for them. Those lawn boys always liked them simple to start always started right up.
On this carburetor, the primer uses the tiny channel under the gasket to push air, so be careful with gasket sealant/maker there. A trick is to double up the gasket.
Well done video. For those of us who know how to do it, it’s a piece of cake. For someone, looking for help, perfect. If the primer base gasket won’t seal, put a narrow strip of packing tape over the air channel on the primer base. That’ll seal it. Yes I’d would have changed the oil. Nice job.
I would’ve warmed it up first then changed the oil. Funny coincidence, I just picked up this exact mower from the curb last week. Rebuilt the carb (including a new seat), replaced the four wheel bearings in the rear wheels and put good used wheels on front. Great little trimming mower!
Changing the oil is a more cheaper and practical solution than replacing an engine! Also an ultrasonic cleaner is the way to go if the carburetor is in that kind of condition! Otherwise, a new carb is most likely affordable!! Thanks for sharing!! 👍 👍
I always change the oil AFTER I get them running but make sure that they have enough TO run to start with. That way they clean out good, the oil being hot. Good fix and BLESSINGS 2 U!.
I use my cleaner all the time.. I also use a cheap Chinese carb. Never had a problem with the 4 stroke ones. Sometimes the 2 stroke ones need a tune after.great video as always mate
Had great luck with the eBay/ Amazon carburetors. Only issue I had was a Tecumseh replacement was surging. The main jet hole was smaller the the OEM so I simply swapped in the OEM main and it was perfect. I have used about a dozen of these. Have 2 on my shelf now. If the old carburetor is clean I will swap the needle and seat but if looks bad like this one I just replace it. Good vid.
@@HomeGaragechannel & @dwwd156, thanks for this tip. Other TH-cam channels speciffically say to AVOID the aftermarket carbs, saying emphatically that "they never woirk." Your statements reinforce me original thought that it may be a good way to go.
I have been fooled by fuel that I thought was good before. My first step now is to dump the old fuel and clean the tank. To get rid of old fuel, I add small amounts of old fuel into much larger quantities of fresh fuel and use the old a little at a time. I also put a conical coffee filter into a funnel and strain it for good measure.
Home garage, yes I would have changed the oil. Regardless. Oil is cheap insurance. New mowers are not. I have also noticed the fresh bottled oil (briggs and Stratton brand) is 18 ounces. When I refill the crankcase, will take about 16. I do not think the extra 2 ounces will hurt. Although, I would rather fill to the line.
I changed the carburettor bowl on my cub cadet s621 because the original carburettor bowl was corroded and rusted when I took it off, and that was the reason why it was having starting and dying problems
I always change my oil in my mower every year, blow out the air filter, and sharpen the blade, all the basic maintenance before I start mowing in the spring
I bought the mower used from a guy it’s only 3 years old, he barely used it and it was cheap for what I needed it for, so ever since I used it never really had problems with it, I like it.
i usually change the oil when you can actually see it on the dip stick (dirty) or loses viscosity.. pretty good at keeping shit out of the intake for my personal mowers so i dont really change the oil in them besides the one burning alittle bit on start up.. the mowers i sell usually come in, in shit condition ie. cant see anything on the dipstick or over filled ( apparently people think they need to dump a quart in before selling one to make it appear like it was maintained) then i just change it..... the turn over/pour method an old glass cup funnel and 2 gallon jugs one filled with fresh oil has the whole change lasting less than 5 min without a mess and no need for help.
Mine has been leaking has from the cap. The cap goes on tight, but it still leaks. I don't know what the hell to do about it. I guess I'll try to replace the cap for the fourth time. I already took the tank off and cleaned the carb. I don't know what the hell the issue is.
I wouldn't have thought about the oil based on the dip stick, but based on the looks of that carb I would have gone back around to it after changing that Carb.
I would've changed the oil anyway since it was diluted with fuel & if I was doing a few of those Briggs and Stratton carburetors,J would replace the needle seat in it & keep a few seats on hand !
That carb was probably still usable, But given the price of rebuild kits, I always go with a new carb. And if the oil is anything but clear. I change it.
I find Craftsman mowers ok, their quality isn’t that bad and they aren’t that expensive. They are kind of on par with Toro, and they also use decent engines
Yes I would've changed the oil, I usually feel for viscosity and smell if either one even gives me a hint of thin and/or burnt dark smell I change it it's cheap and easy preventive maintenence on small engines.
Either buy an OEM carburetor or buy a new needle and seat. I bought a Chinese carburetor from Ebay, tried it on my mower but the engine was surging badly so I bought a new needle and seat and repaired the original carburetor. Now my mower runs perfectly.
The worst fuel leaking carb problems I have experienced have been on the Pulsajet carburetors leaking between the carb and the tank; especially after the mower is running and the vibrations start. I have never failed to stop the leaking, but it is a real time waster.
So you ever consider a ultrasonic session for carb/bowl cleaning (minus plastics/rubber) in the regimen prior to ordering a new carb or for an attempt at deep cleaning
Great video man. Quick question for ya, so I’ve never had any problems with my stihl weedeater the 7 years I’ve had it. All of a sudden when I went to start it this morning there was gas coming out of the muffler when I pull the starting rope. It isn’t starting because of this. Do you know why this might be? Thank you
I decided to changed my oil twice on my Toro push lawn mower after mowing the lawn just once and the oil looked like that: 6:55 the air filter is brand new, what do need to check or is it time to buy a new one?
I have problems with echo srm225 weed wacker, bought 2017 used a few seasons, but now stopped working I checked spark plugs good , compression at 95psi, carburetor is ok , nothing wrong with flywheel, after at all it’s won’t start, I really don’t know why ?
is the gas in the mower evaporating and eventually all gone? My mower starts but the remaining gas stored in the tank will be gone after 2 weeks. Is that normal?
2 weeks is not long enough for the gas to evaporate away unless you're storing in a shed that gets over 140 degrees every day. Have you the oil level to see if it's above the H mark?
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks. According to your reply, I guess it might be normal. The mower was left in the yard with a certain amount of gas in the tank after using it and was found not too much gas(not engine oil) left next time when using it. As it's quite hot past few days, I guess you are right.
I though there might be a mechanism in the mower that stops gas leaking when it's not used for a while, just like the car. The mower might be different.
@@BA-vu5br the float bowl in the carb does a decent job of keeping the gas from flowing into the engine. Is the place you're storing the mower Flat level ground or is it at a slight angle?
@@HomeGaragechannel So it might be a problem that the gas may flow slightly into the engine? I mowed the lawn two days ago and the mower siting the yard till now. I just tested it and it started without any problem, no smoke noticed. The place it was kept is not a level ground but not angled neither.
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Hi there! This DIY chick does appreciate your video. You got right to the point and you were not long-winded. This is exactly what I needed. Too bad I didn't know the issue before the holiday weekend! My lawn is only half-mowed now, but at least I have a solution. Thanks for sharing with us!
Glad it was helpful!
This guy is great, professional produced videos. Just found my favorite mower repair vlog.
Great comment thank you
Always change the oil. I would have put the carb in my ultrasonic cleaner and put a new seat in the carb. Have had good luck with the ultrasonic cleaners. Thanks for the video.
yes oil change is always good. ultrasonic is quite the luxury
Absolutely change the oil especially on a machine you do not know much about. Great looking mower and should make someone a good runner to last a long time as long as they put it away correctly. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you D Butler for the comment I appreciate it
Sad part is when I was a kid my dad always had the old 2 stroke lawn boys that I used when I would kowe my parents lawn since I was 7 yrs old. Wouldn't have to change the oil people that don't change the oil on a regular basis be better for them. Those lawn boys always liked them simple to start always started right up.
me too, they're are great machines!
On this carburetor, the primer uses the tiny channel under the gasket to push air, so be careful with gasket sealant/maker there. A trick is to double up the gasket.
Yes you are absolutely right
Well done video. For those of us who know how to do it, it’s a piece of cake.
For someone, looking for help, perfect.
If the primer base gasket won’t seal, put a narrow strip of packing tape over the air channel on the primer base. That’ll seal it.
Yes I’d would have changed the oil.
Nice job.
Thank you Jim S I always appreciate your time
I would’ve warmed it up first then changed the oil. Funny coincidence, I just picked up this exact mower from the curb last week. Rebuilt the carb (including a new seat), replaced the four wheel bearings in the rear wheels and put good used wheels on front. Great little trimming mower!
Excellent work and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Changing the oil is a more cheaper and practical solution than replacing an engine! Also an ultrasonic cleaner is the way to go if the carburetor is in that kind of condition! Otherwise, a new carb is most likely affordable!! Thanks for sharing!! 👍 👍
Thank you Luis Burgos for the comment I appreciate it
Those are some of the best motors ever made in my opinion, they are built extremely well.
Yes they are very well built.
@@HomeGaragechannel Also how do you get so much lawn equipment to repair? How do people know about you?
@@cdos9186 they are mostly from friends and coworkers.
@@HomeGaragechannel Do you plan on fixing the Green Machine?
@@cdos9186 yes i do. I have most of everything I need to give it a go
You did what I would had done was to get it running first and change the oil last . Clean gas and oil are the life of the engine . Good job 👍😁
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I just want to tell you that you make great videos. Very detailed. Thank you!
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If the old primer gasket to the carb is in good shape you can stack 2 on top of eachother to seal them properly instead of using gasket sealer.
Yes you are absolutely correct
Yes, the plastic filter housing will warp after time. Creating a poor sealing surface.
@@jimamerica7419 you are absolutely correct
I tried that on 3 different primer base and had no luck. Bought a new cheap one from Amazon and that one didn't work. Bought the oem worked perfectly.
@@jw2par sometime oem is the best choice
I always change the oil AFTER I get them running but make sure that they have enough TO run to start with. That way they clean out good, the oil being hot. Good fix and BLESSINGS 2 U!.
ah, that's a really good idea.
Nicely done. No, based on dipstick, would not have thought of changing the oil.
Thats what I thought to.
I use my cleaner all the time.. I also use a cheap Chinese carb. Never had a problem with the 4 stroke ones. Sometimes the 2 stroke ones need a tune after.great video as always mate
thank you Mick. I always appreciate your time and your experience.
@@HomeGaragechannel no problems brother.. just wish I had the time to watch more
Had great luck with the eBay/ Amazon carburetors. Only issue I had was a Tecumseh replacement was surging. The main jet hole was smaller the the OEM so I simply swapped in the OEM main and it was perfect. I have used about a dozen of these. Have 2 on my shelf now. If the old carburetor is clean I will swap the needle and seat but if looks bad like this one I just replace it. Good vid.
me too. I've had great success with the ebay carbs too. thanks for the comment I appreciate it.
@@HomeGaragechannel & @dwwd156, thanks for this tip. Other TH-cam channels speciffically say to AVOID the aftermarket carbs, saying emphatically that "they never woirk." Your statements reinforce me original thought that it may be a good way to go.
I have been fooled by fuel that I thought was good before. My first step now is to dump the old fuel and clean the tank. To get rid of old fuel, I add small amounts of old fuel into much larger quantities of fresh fuel and use the old a little at a time. I also put a conical coffee filter into a funnel and strain it for good measure.
you are correct it's gotten me before as well
Nice work. I agree i would just replaced the carb and after running the engine i would changed the oil!!!
thank you for the comment I appreciate it
Home garage, yes I would have changed the oil. Regardless. Oil is cheap insurance. New mowers are not. I have also noticed the fresh bottled oil (briggs and Stratton brand) is 18 ounces. When I refill the crankcase, will take about 16. I do not think the extra 2 ounces will hurt. Although, I would rather fill to the line.
You are correct about the bottle size. No I don't think the 2 extra ounces will hurt either.
I changed the carburettor bowl on my cub cadet s621 because the original carburettor bowl was corroded and rusted when I took it off, and that was the reason why it was having starting and dying problems
nice diagnostic work.
Thank you 🙂
I always change my oil in my mower every year, blow out the air filter, and sharpen the blade, all the basic maintenance before I start mowing in the spring
Excellent work. You're mower must be in great shape then. Every had any problems with it?
I bought the mower used from a guy it’s only 3 years old, he barely used it and it was cheap for what I needed it for, so ever since I used it never really had problems with it, I like it.
My dad taught me that basic maintenance will make it last a long time.
@@beans8551 nice it was practically new then
@@beans8551 your dad taught you well then.
I would have changed the oil, and the carb replacement was a good idea given the condition of the old one. Thanks for the vid, 👍👍
Thank you Tman NC for the comment I appreciate it
Another great save there young man your a lawnmower best friend ✌️💪
Thank you Robert Mailhos for the comment I appreciate it
@@HomeGaragechannel you are welcome young man
Yay! You got to use one of your new carburetors instead of just replacing the seat.
yes its just so much easier than messing with it.
@@HomeGaragechannel Please clean and rebuild the old one. It will only take a few minutes.
@@999thenewman nothing to lose
i usually change the oil when you can actually see it on the dip stick (dirty) or loses viscosity..
pretty good at keeping shit out of the intake for my personal mowers so i dont really change the oil in them besides the one burning alittle bit on start up..
the mowers i sell usually come in, in shit condition ie. cant see anything on the dipstick or over filled ( apparently people think they need to dump a quart in before selling one to make it appear like it was maintained)
then i just change it..... the turn over/pour method an old glass cup funnel and 2 gallon jugs one filled with fresh oil has the whole change lasting less than 5 min without a mess and no need for help.
you're absolutely right and thats a good method
Mine has been leaking has from the cap. The cap goes on tight, but it still leaks. I don't know what the hell to do about it. I guess I'll try to replace the cap for the fourth time. I already took the tank off and cleaned the carb. I don't know what the hell the issue is.
doesn't your engine shake a lot? the problem might not be the cap but with the tank then.
you are youtube legend thank you too much i learned soo much thinks in your videos
thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Great video! I learned so much from this! Thanks for creating and sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
If you ever need to get a new one for that style get it on wish I got one from there and it works great for the price
I will take that into consideration. Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
That oil looked like someone put in two stroke oil, looked kind of blue
It definitely had some color to it
Just watched the other vid on other channel your videos are amazing well done!*
thanks for the comment I appreciate it
I wouldn't have thought about the oil based on the dip stick, but based on the looks of that carb I would have gone back around to it after changing that Carb.
Me too. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
I have a murray just like it. i should try doing the same thing to the spring. If I mow with it, grass clippings bog it out.
let me know how it goes
@@HomeGaragechannel I stretched a couple coils and anchored it outside of the hole. Sounds better and doesnt try to cut off
@@js_1995x nice work
I would've changed the oil anyway since it was diluted with fuel & if I was doing a few of those Briggs and Stratton carburetors,J would replace the needle seat in it & keep a few seats on hand !
I keep them on hand but I wanted the carb not have any future problems
That carb was probably still usable, But given the price of rebuild kits, I always go with a new carb. And if the oil is anything but clear. I change it.
You are absolutely correct about that and on the oil too.
I find Craftsman mowers ok, their quality isn’t that bad and they aren’t that expensive. They are kind of on par with Toro, and they also use decent engines
I haven't looked at any new mowers recently so I might have to take a look at them. Thanks
Yes I would've changed the oil, I usually feel for viscosity and smell if either one even gives me a hint of thin and/or burnt dark smell I change it it's cheap and easy preventive maintenence on small engines.
Very well said thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Either buy an OEM carburetor or buy a new needle and seat. I bought a Chinese carburetor from Ebay, tried it on my mower but the engine was surging badly so I bought a new needle and seat and repaired the original carburetor. Now my mower runs perfectly.
thank you for sharing your experience
You outta get an ultrasonic cleaner. Makes cleaning out carbs 10x easier.
you are absolutely correct. I'll definitely be looking for one. Thanks for the suggestion
I've been looking to get ultrasonic cleaner myself any idea what brand is a good one?
@@jackcollins2344 i don't have any ideas they all look about the same. The only difference I see is the size.
@@HomeGaragechannel that's what I was thinking but wasn't sure so I wanted to ask. Thank you for replying.
@@jackcollins2344 no problem
I would have also doubled the gasket. Sealer in passages can cause big head aches for someone just learning.
I may have done that once
The worst fuel leaking carb problems I have experienced have been on the Pulsajet carburetors leaking between the carb and the tank; especially after the mower is running and the vibrations start. I have never failed to stop the leaking, but it is a real time waster.
I wasn't aware of that, thank you for letting me know
Thanks great vid now I kno exactly what to look for on mine thank again for all you do!
No problem Jason Smith
Nice job, thanks for all the vids.
No problem and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
So you ever consider a ultrasonic session for carb/bowl cleaning (minus plastics/rubber) in the regimen prior to ordering a new carb or for an attempt at deep cleaning
yes I plan on it, however I'm torn about using it. It would suggest that to get the carb working again, you have to use an ultrasonic.
What works for me instead of using sealer on the gasket i put a strip of black electrical tape across where the vacuum is created
I'll have to try that method out
Great video man. Quick question for ya, so I’ve never had any problems with my stihl weedeater the 7 years I’ve had it. All of a sudden when I went to start it this morning there was gas coming out of the muffler when I pull the starting rope. It isn’t starting because of this. Do you know why this might be? Thank you
sure the carb has a leak and fuel is making its way into the engine. replace the carb and make sure the engine dries out too.
Home Garage ok thank you! Really appreciate it
@@zesty8583 no problem
I decided to changed my oil twice on my Toro push lawn mower after mowing the lawn just once and the oil looked like that: 6:55 the air filter is brand new, what do need to check or is it time to buy a new one?
its fine. the extra oil change just got the stuff that didn't come out the first time.
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks.
If you don't know when the oil was changed, always change it. Better safe than sorry.
yes you are correct
I have problems with echo srm225 weed wacker, bought 2017 used a few seasons, but now stopped working
I checked spark plugs good , compression at 95psi, carburetor is ok , nothing wrong with flywheel, after at all it’s won’t start, I really don’t know why ?
Spark plug is good but did you test that there is spark when you pull the rope?
Home Garage i did spark plugs too, it’s good , what’s do thing should be change a flywheel?
@@nguyenthang7998 no, I would suggest taking it to a repair shop to get a diagnostic.
Cheaper to change the oil prematurely than a motor!
You are absolutely correct
i would have surely changed the oil for sure with the condition of it
i fully agree with you
@@HomeGaragechannel most surely as good engine oil is the dependency of the engines outcome in the long run
@@Patrick4959 absolutely
I'll bet the oil smelled like gas..I also woulda have loved to seen you replace the seat in the carb.. Hard to argue with a 12 dollar carb though.
yes the oil did small like gas. I have replaced the seats before but the success rate is low.
I have a craftsman air sweeper where and how to get a new carburetor?
look at the last comment I made
Thanks!
No problem!
Hey thanks ..
No problem
I wouldn't have ... But I would now
Thanks for the comment
Should you only change the blade when there's no gas in the mower? I know how to keep oil out of the gas, but not gas out of the oil.
it would be recommend to have the tank empty but otherwise, take the air filter out, and then tip the mower.
@@HomeGaragechannel Thank you!
I think I have a mower like that but it's black
yes i think I've seen that version before too
@@HomeGaragechannel it's a pretty good mower but it started to leak oil but now it doesn't. But I found the problem I was adding way to much oil
@@fishingwitheverett157 good work figuring it out
Where do you get carburetor and what I'd numbers you need in carb?
I would go with Ereplacementparts dot coM and put in the model number, there you should find the part number for the carb.
I would of checked the blade after doing all of that cause in the video it looked like it was pushing air out instead of trying to suck the grass in.
I see what you mean.
@@HomeGaragechannel lol yeah allways assume the previous owner either never checked the blade or someone put the blade on upside down.
it happens from time to time.
@@HomeGaragechannel that it does.
Where do you get all your parts?
From Amazon mostly. I've tried other places online and I just don't like the lack of communication from the others.
is the gas in the mower evaporating and eventually all gone? My mower starts but the remaining gas stored in the tank will be gone after 2 weeks. Is that normal?
2 weeks is not long enough for the gas to evaporate away unless you're storing in a shed that gets over 140 degrees every day. Have you the oil level to see if it's above the H mark?
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks. According to your reply, I guess it might be normal. The mower was left in the yard with a certain amount of gas in the tank after using it and was found not too much gas(not engine oil) left next time when using it. As it's quite hot past few days, I guess you are right.
I though there might be a mechanism in the mower that stops gas leaking when it's not used for a while, just like the car. The mower might be different.
@@BA-vu5br the float bowl in the carb does a decent job of keeping the gas from flowing into the engine. Is the place you're storing the mower Flat level ground or is it at a slight angle?
@@HomeGaragechannel So it might be a problem that the gas may flow slightly into the engine? I mowed the lawn two days ago and the mower siting the yard till now. I just tested it and it started without any problem, no smoke noticed. The place it was kept is not a level ground but not angled neither.
an oil change is never a bad idea
My thoughts exactly
Oil had to be changed . Just a shoe in that one.
yes you are absolutely correct
Why not buy a new one?
a new basic small mower is $250 while a mower comparable to this one is about $350. That's why
Hey home garage is my birthday today can u say happy birthday on a video pls
I would but it doesn't fit my content. I will say "Happy Birthday " and I hope you can celebrate it the best you can considering the state of things.
Hahah pull it once or twice me hone takes 15-25 pulls