Lawn mower engine stutters and dies after 10 minutes of use

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  • Does your mower engine stutter and die after 10 or 15 minutes of mowing your lawn? It is obviously a fuel problem and this video will help explain what could be wrong.
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  • @nickcotton1126
    @nickcotton1126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for this content. Repaired my log splitter just by watching two of your videos. Not to mention a few other pieces of equipment over the years. Saved me tons of aggravation.

  • @TM-bd7nf
    @TM-bd7nf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much. This helps a lot. My mower starts sputtering after 10 minutes, dies and won’t restart for about 5 minutes. Turns out there was grass/debris partially clogging my fuel line.

  • @donaldstewart2625
    @donaldstewart2625 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my lawn mower wouldn't start when I cleaned the carburetor it started but wouldn't allow me to mow forward but I can mow backwards more so going downhill so basically it was the fuel line and the same thing happen when I try to look through it it was pitch Black so I cleaned it out and reattached it and I still could not mow forward so I know I have to change the fuel line but I thank you for your video

  • @jazpanoz4996
    @jazpanoz4996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    intermittent ignition coil pack gives same symptoms,good find & job 👍

  • @bigmotter001
    @bigmotter001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I like those simple logical repairs. Unfortunately there are more complicated one's it seems like. Nice video, take care.

  • @bobw.991
    @bobw.991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good video! Always good to learn tricks to fix it yourself.

  • @garychavez5797
    @garychavez5797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for posting this video, I was having the same problem, I would of never thought to check the fuel line, but that was the problem, clogged up fuel line.

  • @martywolman4543
    @martywolman4543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very nice video. Was there any reason that you didn't try to snake out the clogged hose, rather than replace it? I'm thinking that most of us wouldn't have an adequate replacement readily available. Thanks.

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice weather is a plus but this summer in West Texas maybe really dry and extremely HOT 🥵 again

  • @demetriusjohnson3677
    @demetriusjohnson3677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have you check the gas cap for a defect. It's probably not venting

  • @matasu
    @matasu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Good job. OMG can the person running the trimmer stop for a minute? JEEZ!

    • @pattikemp-gettmann9646
      @pattikemp-gettmann9646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The you tuber should have done the video at another time when the weed eater wasn't running

  • @lsuman38
    @lsuman38 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If the cap is not properly vented, the gas will not flow freely

  • @bbaker3510
    @bbaker3510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good diagnosis, thank you!

  • @gianlucac7015
    @gianlucac7015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had the same issue. Your video helped me out. I took apart and cleaned the carburetor and everything was back to normal. Thanks man!

  • @jackoesterlejr.3454
    @jackoesterlejr.3454 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You for your help! Running fine now! "Always Be Blessed"

  • @themowerman
    @themowerman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hay I'm mick from the UK and just started a channel mind if I stick around a bit. I have had nothing but problems with the new style of carbs. I tent to replace them I'd they are over 3 years old a the plastic inside starts break down. A good little fix.

  • @punchion
    @punchion วันที่ผ่านมา

    An astute diagnosis! Good job.

  • @walterseeba7639
    @walterseeba7639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Surprised you didn’t put in a fuel filter to catch the dirt that seems to kill all these engines. NIce video, though. Appreciate your time and effort!

    • @dalestanley506
      @dalestanley506 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is a filter in the tank

  • @robertawhitfield2414
    @robertawhitfield2414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job 👍!!!

  • @conradts3338
    @conradts3338 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Kohler engine (Lawnboy) the same thing. Only there was a fuel filter INSIDE the fuel line near the tank. I took that out and blew through it --no restriction-- and put it back. Fuel tank flow was fine. Earlier, when I'd taken the carburetor off to clean it, I clamped the fuel line so I never suspected. (I took the carb apart twice because I though I missed something.) After I watched this video, I drained the tank removed the fuel line and sure enough, there was a glob of crap that had somehow gotten past the filter in the line. Voila! I'm running again. Thanks.

  • @steveleggett344
    @steveleggett344 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks! Have had that problem twice and was never quite sure if it was fuel or a coil or plug breaking down when hot.

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope it helped you out 👍👍

  • @marshallborder9089
    @marshallborder9089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Trial and error will usually will fix the problems , nice informative video .

  • @danmclaughlin154
    @danmclaughlin154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Newer cars, lawnmowers, chainsaws, quads, etc, are all crap these days, quality is a thing of the past, everything is based around money.

    • @jjesse8707
      @jjesse8707 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg...of course everything is based around money. You feed your family with money........cry me a fricken river

    • @jazpanoz4996
      @jazpanoz4996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol,nah,quantity not quality 😉

    • @AutodidactEngineer
      @AutodidactEngineer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In america maybe, not here though

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv
    @scrambler69-xk3kv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tru Fuel eliminates fuel issues. To me it is worth the price for not having engine problems.

  • @leeb.7188
    @leeb.7188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would have taken a chopstick and reamed that old gas line out, just to see what it was creating the clog......

  • @ronniegunter9127
    @ronniegunter9127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🍺🍻 ... here's to us Texans cutting lawns during the winter time

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right on!

    • @ronniegunter9127
      @ronniegunter9127 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmallEngineDIY do you buy, sell, and trade mowers cuz I do and I live west of ft worth

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep 👍

  • @AsianRedneck239
    @AsianRedneck239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You may have solved my problem. Thanks!

  • @davidweum9334
    @davidweum9334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video. No bullshit.

  • @raybrewer1328
    @raybrewer1328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Inline Fuel Filter. Check it out. Bet that's what's in there.

  • @tylerbarton2617
    @tylerbarton2617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Boy I feel 4 the poor weeds some1 was cuttin, my Lord they was whippin the holy Gad Damned $hit outta them weeds LMAO! But Thanks for ur vid, I been havin same type of issue w/my snapper & was just bout to break into it assuming a carburetor/fuel issue of some sort but wouldn't even have thought of that....& I've been usin E10 fuel which I Know can eat those rubber lines up over time also....But now I have 1 more option to look @ if it's not bad fuel/plugged jet/carburetor or anything else so good looking on your vid. Very helpful. R.I.P to them cursed weeds y'all have in Texas lol ✌️👍

  • @adnacraigo6590
    @adnacraigo6590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have more than your share of clogged fuel lines. What do you think may be causing that?

  • @obe1canobe146
    @obe1canobe146 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Poulan very familiar to that, on my carburetor where the fuel enter right above it where the red orange circle ⭕️ I have a small white triangle shape that a little smaller than the fuel line where it enters have gas coming out it seems like a tube she be hooked up to it or something, I don’t know. Do you know what it can it possibly be? Thanks

  • @nickvasile5354
    @nickvasile5354 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video! I have the same sought of setup. Same carb etc. on the Briggs and Stratton engine. Changed the jet inside the carb. Would you happen to know why it still takes 6/7 pulls before she starts?

    • @jt9517
      @jt9517 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Valves may need to be adjusted.

  • @ronhammar1154
    @ronhammar1154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job! I would have cut open the old fuel line to see if it was dirt or maybe the hose was breaking down and thats why it clogged. If you get chunks of rubber in your carb you have to use a wire to check each passage in the carb. If it was dirt in the hose or the tank you were lucky it didnt clog your new carb! If it was rubber than maybe you were not able to clean the old carb properly because maybe you just soaked it in carb cleaned. Whenever I clean a carb I always flush the tank and check the fuel line. Why clean a carb and hook it back up to a tank or hose filled with dirt?

  • @hunter1953
    @hunter1953 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    interesting video and what a big help because that would be the last thing i would even think of . did you ever poke out the line to see what the block was ?

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I couldn't say for certain, but I've heard that the inside of some fuel lines will deteriorate when soaking in ethanol fuel for too long. I would also check the gas tank and make sure the gas is properly filtered. Add a small filter if necessary.

  • @billkrause4585
    @billkrause4585 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe the vented fuel cap is plugged not allowing the consumed fuel from of the fuel tank to displace the fuel with air thus creating a fuel vapor lock. Try opening the fuel caps some to see if it results differently..

  • @biglebowski923
    @biglebowski923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got B$S 6.25 self propelled mower . I ran it out of gas , stopped for the evening and the next day it will start but only sputters for about 30 seconds never smooths out you think it sucked trash up into the carburetor or maybe something else?

  • @TwoCatsUp
    @TwoCatsUp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My Briggs worked like a charm for 20 yrs before this started happening on my DR 46 lawn mower. Had the carb rebuilt, new line, new (improved filter), use only non-oxy fuel, got it home from the service center and the very first time I operated the unit the same thing happened again. I thought maybe there was some air in it from being worked on, but it continued to happen and has kept on happening. So basically the entire fuel system was either cleaned or rebuilt. I'm at a loss.

    • @scottgriffith7759
      @scottgriffith7759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sometime a magneto can malfunction when the mower gets hot.

    • @TwoCatsUp
      @TwoCatsUp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scottgriffith7759 I did not realize there was a magneto on these motors.

    • @scottgriffith7759
      @scottgriffith7759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TwoCatsUp Call it a magneto, ignition coil, or armature.

    • @TwoCatsUp
      @TwoCatsUp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@scottgriffith7759 Gotcha. Thanks, so I may be looking at replacing my ignition coil. Was sure it was a fuel system problem, so this is good to know about, even if it doesn't actually solve my problem. Can't hurt, right?

    • @scottgriffith7759
      @scottgriffith7759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TwoCatsUp If you had a good one to borrow off another mower that would keep you from having to buy a new one. Just a suggestion if all other checks fail. The coil would probably be the last thing I checked. Could be as simple as a clogged gas cap.

  • @tombolo4120
    @tombolo4120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There must be some kind of valve and/or filter in that gaz line. Wouldn't you think?

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is a screen in some gas tanks...

    • @tombolo4120
      @tombolo4120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SmallEngineDIY Thx, I'll keep that in mind. Eventually I figured out the fuel delivery problem I was having. The GAS CAP failed. The weep hole became pluged with defective gasket. Impossible to tell looking at it. (Craftsman)

  • @andybub45
    @andybub45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im having a mower that kind of does the same thing, but its like its a very minor clog. It will die intermittently and re start a minute later. Also sputters if you quickly jerk the mower back. I will try this.

  • @TheEyerobot
    @TheEyerobot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Briggs 725 ex had the same problem. Tank was clean, Carb was clean, Yet it would die or sputter. After reaming out the old fuel line. I found that it was swelled and disintegrated inside. Not clogged with debris from yard work. Very cheap fuel line. No wonder briggs is filing for bankruptcy. This is the same machine that came from the factory with a large chunk of the carb gasket missing. Terrible quality control.

  • @pland99
    @pland99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Help,found crap in tank,float bowl,changed carb,cleaned tank,thought i had it fixed,still quits running after 10-15 min,i even used large syringe as fuel tank to watch flow & eliminated fuel filter & shut off valve, im thinking some kind of heat issue affecting something?? Your thoughts?

  • @fariseeone5849
    @fariseeone5849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the shirt. Follow the white rabbit. Thank for the help though

  • @DoitWithAlana
    @DoitWithAlana ปีที่แล้ว

    Little blow by. Nothing major, yet. Nah jokes aside, plenty of years left assuming regular maintenance is done. Great fix. Curious if it was crud blockage or hose breakdown.

  • @jeanphillippes2196
    @jeanphillippes2196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember that scene in the movie "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines" when the biplane pilot made an impromptu landing in a field and asked a lady to donate a feather from her hat to pipe-clean a blocked fuel line.

  • @silverS70
    @silverS70 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The chainsaw or blower running in the background just kills the vid!

  • @donaldleduc3316
    @donaldleduc3316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What was in that fuel line?

    • @PomchillasItems
      @PomchillasItems 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      likely grass or sediment from the gas station gas itself.

  • @deanturner8560
    @deanturner8560 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lots of times there is a filter inside the fuel line

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep so run a hd wire thru it every time

  • @earlbabcock8636
    @earlbabcock8636 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometimes there are inline fuel filters that gets shoved down in the fuel line and cause a problem. I would have cut the hose to see the obstruction.

  • @barneyfyfe8313
    @barneyfyfe8313 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mine was kinda the opposite. Started and ran good. About 10 minutes in it would keep stalling. But if I tilted it back to me it would start self up again. I pulled the carb and it was 100% clean. No leaks anywhere and fuel cap vent is working.

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do you still have the mower? If so, check the oil. There might be too much oil.

    • @barneyfyfe8313
      @barneyfyfe8313 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SmallEngineDIY Bought it new last year. Didn't have the problem then. I will definitely check the oil level. THANKS!!!

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why they make them with no place to install a line filter
    Seems internal filter is all you can install

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had one last year that was driving me crazy, doing same thing, I removed tank and kept washing it out with gas, after third time a inch square peace of clear plastic came out, that was the problem with it..
    I personally think the owner son put it in the tank not to mow

  • @zurialjazz
    @zurialjazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get that gas line clamp? A tool I never saw before.

  • @bentullett6068
    @bentullett6068 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These new Briggs and Stratton engines aren't as good as the older engines. I sell mowers and we sell mostly mowers with Honda and Loncin engines as they tend to have proper metal carburettors rather than these cheap plastic carbs with plastic fuel jet. We have sold these engines on machines but advise every customer to use fuel additive or a fuel like ASPEN to prevent this happening.

    • @davidweum9334
      @davidweum9334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shit. I just bought a Powermore 132cc on sale for $241.00. It has a B&S so I'm told. The engine is mostly plastic top. I've seen youtubers fixing carbs on these engines.

    • @andybub45
      @andybub45 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidweum9334 what? Powermore engines are chinese clones

    • @set3777
      @set3777 ปีที่แล้ว

      YOU must be just ignorant. The plastic carbs are designed to make B&S powered mowers 100% tolerant to ethanol & water.
      Honda must be still using old technology and will stop all US production of mowers in September 2023.
      80% of mower brands in the world make use Briggs and Stratton engines

  • @JasonSmith-qx3zh
    @JasonSmith-qx3zh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have that engine on a husqvarna what's the coil gap on that thing its not in my manual that I could find???

    • @gabrielbennett5162
      @gabrielbennett5162 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't know about the 625ex, but on my 450e it's .006-.014; I would imagine it's probably similar on yours. You can set it precisely with feeler gauge, but you can also get a good approximation by slipping a 3x5 index card or dollar bill in the gap between the flywheel and the armature.

  • @timgarmon1598
    @timgarmon1598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My craftsman rider lawnmower was doing the same thing, running for a few minutes and engine dies. After some frustrating efforts of repair, it turned out to be a clogged fuel cap. Fuel poured out the hose rapidly when tested, but the three part gas cap had multiple holes which were clogged with gas residue and dirt.

    • @davidweum9334
      @davidweum9334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds like a very poorly designed machine with a gas cap issue like that. What make and model?

  • @demetriusjohnson3677
    @demetriusjohnson3677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I guess I got the same problem with mines too

  • @codenamehavvok9752
    @codenamehavvok9752 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please don't take it that I'm criticizing you but you should have poured it into a container so you could to visually inspect whatever fuel was inside and if something were to come out your not contaminating your clean gasoline remember I'm not criticizing you I'm just making an observation thank you

  • @TippyPuddles
    @TippyPuddles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What makes the horn like squeak sound before it starts? I've heard that before and want to know what it is.

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is just the compression in the cylinder and the valves.

    • @gabrielbennett5162
      @gabrielbennett5162 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably the crankcase breather reed vibrating.

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 ปีที่แล้ว

    Break down happen to every one ☝️

  • @duckflynn3849
    @duckflynn3849 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Change your gas cap

  • @johngantner9314
    @johngantner9314 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    were could ya get a new fuel line?

    • @leeb.7188
      @leeb.7188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Any of those online places like repairclinic.com, or Amazon, eBay; your local small engine repair shop......just buy some hose and cut it to length using your old hose as a measurement.

    • @johnnylong8259
      @johnnylong8259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Gantner Ace Hardware has hose.

  • @gregd.88
    @gregd.88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here is the real problem. Most people leave gas in the tank over winter. It creats a gummy varnish. Or, they drain the tank but not the carb bowl. That allows guys like you and me to make money every year cleaning thier carb.

  • @pattikemp-gettmann9646
    @pattikemp-gettmann9646 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idling a bit high

  • @heemanchalmaharaj6709
    @heemanchalmaharaj6709 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Worked great until the motor locked up

  • @nyby5151
    @nyby5151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sorry, I can't concentrate on what you are saying. Too much noise in your surroundings

  • @ellsworthwhitehead2703
    @ellsworthwhitehead2703 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    good ole Chinese hose

  • @robertcolegate8404
    @robertcolegate8404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    should have done vidieo on a day that you dont get chsinsaw noise cant here a word you say

  • @erniebull4807
    @erniebull4807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Video is to long only to diagnose that a fuel hose that has a hole in it. 😥

  • @kennynvake4hve584
    @kennynvake4hve584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would have thought it was the ignition coil breaking down, after it gets hot..

    • @SmallEngineDIY
      @SmallEngineDIY  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      sometimes it is...just have to troubleshoot all possibilities.

  • @danielbowman3584
    @danielbowman3584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Should have shown us what your problem was before you shown the video..

  • @davidjames4583
    @davidjames4583 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    stiff always goes in easier !! 🤣

  • @j.maxwaddell2557
    @j.maxwaddell2557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like I tell my wife when she is telling me a story. Get to the point. It was minute 4 before you finally got to what you suspect. LOL. Thanks for the tip. My suggestion is tell your story more precise and short. I almost left at the 3 minute mark. Just my perception.

  • @ClipsForGames
    @ClipsForGames 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    GGGrrrrrrr this guy is so slow at talking wow!

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lololo we talk slowly in Texas due to extreme heat
      Lololo 😊