TRY THIS TRICK to get your lawnmower started after sitting! Briggs Troybilt spring start up guide

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@Chickanic 28 днів тому

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@lindaharrell5843 10 днів тому

Wow! You may never see this but I’m a woman, 71 years old, no one to help. My mower wouldn’t start since last year. This spring I changed the oil, spark plug and filter. My first time 😊It still wouldn’t start 🙁😠I watched your video and tipped it up like you showed. Wow! It started first time 🙌🏻🤗 I’m amazed. Thank you for the videos.

@darlenek8498 24 дні тому

I thought I wasn't strong enough to get the mower running. But your tilt tip was the trick!!! It had been sitting for a while. Thank you so much!

@user-it6le3iq3y 12 годин тому

Tried this today and it works like a charm. Pure GENIUS!!😀

@rozmaril 6 днів тому

Love this woman mechanic!

@petes9122 Рік тому

Great tip ! Worked perfectly. My B & S Tr110 sat all winter but in a garage. Used it in March and almost ran it out of gas. Put gas in and used it again in early May. Wouldn’t start. Let it sit for a while so the gas would seep in but still wouldn’t start. Nothing else was amiss (it’s fairly new) and I tried rocking it back and forth to free the float - no success. Then I viewed this video and tried the “secret tip” of tilting up the mower perpendicular to the ground and shaking it a little. Success ! Started right up and ran perfectly. So many thanks to the maker of this video !

@honeybee6154 Рік тому

Yup, I did it, I put my mower away all winter with gas still in the tank. 🤫 Couldn't get it started but I did your trick and it started right up!!! 👍👏👏👏👏👏

@oov55 3 місяці тому

a real mechanic is all about detail... Bre knows this back-to-front. - bravo

@kennethcasey2836 9 місяців тому

I was on my way to Menards to get it repaired tried tipping it up and shaking it....2nd pull and it started!!!

@mistyvideotaped Рік тому

Thank you thank you thank you! My mower was only sitting without use for 2 weeks and I couldn’t get it to start. I thought it was the spark plug but after I replaced it, it still wouldn’t start. I was about to have a melt down thinking how am I going to get it in my car to have someone fix it and take a day off work because no one around here is open on weekends and the one mobile repair guy isn’t available until 2 weeks from now, meanwhile the grass is getting taller and I’m anticipating the HOA violation letter... Praise the universe I found your video, lifted it up and presto it started. Life saver! 😊

@doniquecajohns9718 2 роки тому

Your video totally gave me the Victory over getting my mower Started, after 3 days of watching UKposts videos, taking the carburetor off a couple of times, replacing the spark plug, Kicking the damn thing...... just to watch this video where you instruct to lift the mower ALL the way UP!!! It was not until then, that my Mower Started. And I got the pleasure of finally cutting my grass for the first time this season. THANK YOU!!!

@jacobkeen4585 Рік тому

I don't usually comment on videos, but after trying ABSOLUTELY everything, your starting trick mentioned at the end fixed my issue! You're a life saver!

@SS-NF 6 днів тому

Super Chickanic. I had the exact same mower and issue. Sure enough it worked just as you showed on the 3rd pull. Thanks for such a simple trick that let me finish my yard after spending an hour edging the yard and another hour troubleshooting the mower. Beats having to take it to the shop or spending hours trying to fix the carb.

@PkGam Рік тому

6:58: I'm really glad you showed that because I was going to mention that trick if you didn't. Came' across that by accident when it wouldn't start one spring and we were tipping it to access stuff to check. When it started, we were like: "What changed?" Well, I remembered that we tipped it that other spring and tried that for kicks wondering if that may have done it, sure enough it got running! I didn't know "why" that worked (Well, at least until you explained it here, lol! Thank you!) as I don't know much about engines, but it was consistently working.

@paulthoma4018 Рік тому

Just tried the trick and it worked. Saved me a trip to the shop.

@jerryspindler3807 Рік тому

OMG, seriously!?!? I just spent my entire day working on my mower to get it started resulting in not even a sputter. After seeing this video, I went outside at 8:30 pm and tried lifting it upright and giving it a little shake. Started right up! You are awesome! Thanks.

@o-d-b163 Рік тому

Same. I have the craftsman version of this mower with the same engine. Had to do this twice before it got going. but happy I don't have to take anything apart for this.

@budsak7771 9 місяців тому

Next time just go to UKposts after the first fifteen minutes then spend the rest of the day watching videos. 🤣

@demayr465 5 місяців тому

Me too awesome

@typerexc 2 місяці тому

@@budsak7771 True dat. But then take a break after an hour to go make a coffee and "give what you learned a go."

@angellapettway5522 2 місяці тому

@@budsak7771😢 n the

@nataliewilliams1460 Рік тому

This helped so much. My mower had been sitting in the shed for a good 3 months and it wouldn't start for the life of me. I watched this video and it did the trick. TYSM for this trick. ☺

@thomasbennettjr1188 2 роки тому

Love your videos I'm 77 and been fixing mowers for 11 years now love doing it this year foung a squirrel chewed a hole in the gas tank like the one in the video fortunately had a spare

@jesusdrummer21 2 роки тому

I am just getting into repairing mowers here in Seattle. After some research. There are soon many guys flipping mowers. No wonder I never see lawnmowers on the street. But hey got my pressure washer and mowers going..my troy bilt is 14 years old and looks almost brand new

@kregkovalik5715 Рік тому

Just used this trick on my mower that wouldn’t start- absolutely worked immediately! Thanks for expanding my bag of tricks.

@mrsclfb9697 23 дні тому

😃 IT WORKED!! Thank you! Then I went to the Wal to get a new air filter... Almost $7.00 for a little piece of sponge!!! So I went to the back and bought a car wash sponge for $2.88 and cut one out. Fits perfectly and I have enough sponge left over for 3 more.

@user-ul1sg2cz2i 11 місяців тому

God bless you! Just saved $500 on new mower.

@shashiekka7917 9 місяців тому

Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ukposts.infoUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.

@keithterrill2303 Рік тому

THANK-YOU. I have never ever had difficulty starting my mowers after leaving them over winter. Set the choke, set the throttle etc, pull, start... but last summer I had to get a new push mower and I opted for the new no choke easy pull ... and left it all winter like usual. When it wouldn't start I thought, "Crud! I got replace the fuel." I saw your video on treatment on a shut off valve - good to know - but, that didn't help.... But, before I headed out to drain the old fuel I saw this video. I ran out and tried it. I had to tip it up a few times.... it would start and then run out of gas... and finally it started flowing... and working. You are my hero!

@adrianpellew262 9 місяців тому

Thank you so much for your tip on lawn mower starting. I had done all the riga ma roll of cleaning the carb, cleaning the tank, new spark plug, fresh gas etc. After all that the plug was still dry no fuel. Was going to dismantle it all again and check everything. Saw your video hooray followed the instructions and first pull, the mower started. Thank you very much.

@dorothyahlswede 14 днів тому

Thank you for sharing this tip! You are a lifesaver! Every year my household winds up mowing our lawn very late after the grass has grown high and difficult to mow, because we have not been able to start the lawnmower. It was so aggravating to have to replace the mower almost annually. I followed your advice today and the lawnmower started like clockwork. Thanks so much!

@Pam100358 Рік тому

Thanks a Million, my Mower was cutting out after 10/15 seconds and after watching your Tip re lifting up the machine-Hey Presto my Mower started straight away. Many Thanks from Glasgow-Scotland.

@lujeana Рік тому

I had changed the oil, put new gas in, checked the carb and nothing. I picked up the back and shook and it started up the first pull. You're a Goddess!!

@kristophernafie2472 Рік тому

I have a TB100 that would not start today (18 months old). Your recommendation for leaning the mower forward worked! Thank you so much!

@arkatec100 Рік тому

Your suggestion about lifting up the mower was miraculous. Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!

@montecook5260 2 роки тому

We need more people like you in the world.

@KRay-fb2vf Рік тому

I have just used your technique of raising the mower to its front wheels. Mine would not start after being stored for the winter. It 100% worked after it would not start. You are awesome.

@allanhughes7859 2 роки тому

You learn something every time you view this youtuber you really really do !!! My trick for whats its worth is easy start as we call it in the U.K. I just give it a few squirts and 99% of the time it will fire up.. If I have old fuel in I just lket it run untill the old fuel has gone !! Worked for me for over 40 years !! I also use top quality fuel Shell V power and if on a 2 stroke the best 2 stroke oil I can buy I have never ever had a problem starting my 2 stroke engines due to this !! Have passed on my thoughts to many of my friends but they just dont listen ??? I had an Echo chain saw in the shed for over 6 years and using this method it started on the 8th pull I still use this saw today and it was made in the 80's Never fails So in a nut shel Good oil good fuel and you are good to go and your very very expensive machine will out live you "FACT NOT FICTION" I will however do what Chickanic has advised before I go the easy start route this year and see what happens .. I find Lucas oils "MADE IN AMERICA " TO BE THE BEST FOR ME ?? Thanks again Chickanic for a great bit of advice !!!!!!!!!!!!

@ketrinc3913 Рік тому

Thank you very much for this video, Bre. I subscribed to your channel now because I might need your help for other problems. I was afraid to tip the mower the way you did in the video, but my daughter did it for me. This was our first mow of the season, and the mower just would not start until after my daughter tipped it; then it started. Your video saved us quite a bit of money and time in not having to transport the mower to and from the repair shop, as well as the shop's labor cost. We sincerely appreciate your help. (posted 23 April 2023)

@myblessedlife2722 Рік тому

Wow this was so helpful, I’m a single mother who definitely is feminine and 9 months pregnant with little strength, I struggled for 30 mins trying to start mine , then I used ur serect tip of lifting it up and boom 1 tug and it started !!!! Thanks a lot now I have a fresh cut yard in time for Christmas 🎄

@sarahann530 Місяць тому

Another welfare baby

@derrickdeon6302 8 місяців тому

This is legit! I was trying to get my mower started for like 20 minutes then lifted it, gave it a shake, and it worked.

@mindlightwerker 3 місяці тому

Thanks a million chicanic! Good karma for you!! Your trick was not enough to get my craftsman (engine 7.0 B&S) mower started. I tried rolling the whole lawnmower over - left to right & it started right up, but stalled after 10 or 20 seconds... two more tries/ two more rolls & i was good to go! Wow!

@kellanahindert8743 2 роки тому

Chickanic, thank you so much for the "super secret" starting trick. I'd tried 3 times to start my mower with no luck and was impatiently waiting for a mobile service to come while my lawn was growing out of control. I lifted and shook my mower a couple of times like you demonstrated. A couple of pulls later and I was good to go!!!! Many thanks!!!

@aliasrose Рік тому

I through my ignorance of lawn mowers and small engines somehow already discovered your trick by instinct. I always did that tip thing to get it started. I thought it mixed enough of the old bad gas and good fresh gas to ignite the engine, but as a lawn mower mechanic your reasoning is probably more sound than mine.

@fredkerber11 Рік тому

You can teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks for the tip about tilting it up n shaking it. Ive worked at Lowe's for many years and since we dont do on-site repairs im limited at what we can do. I typically spray carb cleaner to test the engine, if it runs n stops i know it fuel. I will spray it again then pack the end of a rag in and pull it. Most times it will start n contine to run. Ive also used this trick for neighbors when there is water in the carb. Put fresh gas in the tank, blocking the air increases suction on the fuel n pulls the water out of the carb letting fresh gas in. Love your videos ill keep watching.

@maryw6599 Рік тому

This is the easiest and best advice I watched! And IT WORKS! The washer that goes on the bolt is a flat washer! Took me forever to find it and the man at Home Depot gave me a washer for plumbing! Thank you so much for this!

@garyalensr 2 роки тому

I live In Pa and never have starting issues with my equipment after winter, I always leave my tanks filled with fuel in my Rider and push mower. I never ever use garbage pump fuel I've always run True-Fuel in all my equipment including my pack blower. Love your content!! Keep up the awesome work. Just subbed your channel

@virginiafreymuth6601 3 місяці тому

Just wanted to thank you. You saved me some money.

@jasonlewin 11 місяців тому

I can’t believe this literally worked for me! I followed exactly what you said and my loan started right up! Thank you

@dnbibbo2248 Рік тому

I have the same Toro mower and haven't been able to start it for weeks. I took your advice and lifted the mower to nose down the front end into the ground and it started up immediately. Thanks for the advice!!!!

@joezeigler1064 2 роки тому

You are the best! Great to see a successful woman entrepreneur! You go !

@karenheartoriginal3783 2 роки тому

Just found your channel and great info & tips plus perfect timing for first mow. Now that I’m over 70 I often can’t start my mower on my own but I saw you push the mower forward while pulling the starter…can’t wait to try that & praying it’s the answer for me. Thanks.

@andhewonders 2 роки тому

Make sure you have a very long starter cord or it will make little difference, that's what I've found from mobility issues, lets you put more push pull in.

@carnette3337 18 днів тому

Thank you, it would not start and as usual i thought it was off to the shop for repairs. Followed your suggestions and within second try it started. No opening this and screwing this off, spraying here and there. Will share this video, and thanks for saving me money, and someone elses time bring it to the shop

@timnewsom6422 8 днів тому

Thank you! 🙏 I just tried this and was ecstatic that my Troy built POS I use for cutting the dangerous part of my yard near the drop off. Started after 3 pulls, SOB I been yanking and cussing till I gave up and about killed myself with my zero turn mower by it sliding to the edge of the drop off. I had to yank the 4K mower out when a 100 foot chord with my van all because that little Troy would not crank! Thanks again

@Shibanobi 5 місяців тому

The trick worked for me, THANK YOU CHICKANIC!!!!

@kenjd57 Рік тому

I always keep additives in my fuel also. Did not know about picking up the rear of the mower to get the float to start moving and the jet to clean out. Thanks for the tip and keep them coming! 😎

@navraajsandhu1057 27 днів тому

You're a genius. I watched lots of videos and a neighnour spent a half hour trying to help me but to no avail... and then this trick of yours worked. Thank you!

@dalekundtz760 2 роки тому

Thank you for your video on the push mower. All too often most mechanics just show repairs on riding mowers. I have a small lawn so only need the self-propelled version. Keep up the good videos!

@ralphfoster6283 Рік тому

Stabil gas stabilizer is an awesome additive that you should keep always in your gas container. Keeps the fuel from varnishing. I also change oil before first using in the spring as moisture can condense in the oil throughout the winter.

@Pol53218 Рік тому

Just wanted said thanks to your video I was able to start my lawnmower appreciate

@xjbt05 Рік тому

I tried that trick and it started right up. Thanks for that info saved me from taking it to a shop.

@richdeerht 2 роки тому

The tilting trick works! My Craftsman push mower sat all winter and I usually need starter fluid to get it going. I tried the tilt trick, and it started on the third pull, just like your mower did!

@moss8448 2 роки тому

Between you and Steve's Small Engines you both cover just about everything under the sun. You two just have to do a video. I'll buy the beer.

@Joe-un4jk Рік тому

Steve is very entertaining to say the least.

@GoodStuffForeverMore Рік тому

Awesome idea!

@anthonyharper8161 Рік тому

So true , I'll buy the second round ! 🤔 All the money I saved watching them both.😮 Maybe the third round .

@ronaldnorris2179 Рік тому

@@tdumford1 Mowermedic is good too!!!!

@canoetipper019 2 роки тому

I have soaked cables like that in ATF and it seems to keep them well lubed. Always good to get tips out for Spring...thanks.

@thinkingimpaired5663 2 роки тому

Tri lube works well too and also Hoppes CLP.

@clintk5367 2 роки тому

Don't use 3 in one oil on cables, use 00 grease, you will never have to do it again!!

@potomacyeti Рік тому

I tried your tip of pushing the mower up on its end and it started immediately thanks.

@ralphmatthews860 Місяць тому

You are the Absolute Bestest Chickanic, My Lawnmower started right up too.....Thanks a thousand times

@almclean4835 2 роки тому

I started my mower two weekends ago. Started first time too, I ran it dry before I stored it away. A first for me!

@alberthendricks342 2 роки тому

Only way to go.no worries in spring.

@kdrapertrucker 2 роки тому

I usually put sta-bil in my gas tank when I put it away in the winter.

@patbrady9705 2 роки тому

@@kdrapertrucker I always use sta-bil in all my small engine fuel. year round. I bought my tractor in 96, never had carb trouble and always starts right up every spring. My trim mower is over 20 years old and starts right up in the spring.

@davidsizemore1452 2 роки тому

I do the same thing to my weedeater, chainsaw, and boat motors! Never had an issue after that

@garyphillips6270 12 днів тому

I always let them run until they shut off from running out of gas after the last mow of the season. I hook a bungie cord to the safety shut off handle and the cross bar below on the handle then leave it in my fenced in back yard to run out. I obviously don't put any extra gasoline in the tank than what's it's going to need to finish up the season. Lube everything up and replace the air filter before putting away for the winter. Then in the spring lube the cable again, put enough gasoline in it to do the first mow, then afterwards while the oil is still warm, I change it, fill it to the proper level, and the oil is good for the season. Then fill the gas tank full. A little maintenance goes a long way to keep them running good. I have a Troybilt 21" cut walk behind mower with a Honda Engine instead of the B&S. So much quieter and runs great every time!

@psucsi4145 2 роки тому

Sharing this with my FB friends. One of the best things I did when I retired was to take a small engine repair course. Between that course and videos like yours and a few others, a lot of money has stayed in my pocket. I even find it hard to drive by those mowers sitting out at the curb with the free sign on them. I may have to start picking them up. :)

@scottfirman 2 роки тому

I have been fixing dead and dying mowers now for years. I ended up working at a small engine repair shop part time for a few years. The owner was a certified Briggs and Tecumseh service person and taught me volumes. I also worked on Snowmobiles( what I was originally hired for) and learned every aspect of repair and service on pretty much everything small engine. I still have the local shops begging me every spring to come work for them but I have enough here at home to keep me occupied. I did have my own back yard shop for a while( part time) but due to Cancer had to back off. Now I do limited work and mostly just for friends or acquaintances.

@birzky Рік тому

@@scottfirmanBefore I restarted my motor mower after winter I put in some add-in liquid from the local gas station. The station told me this replaced add-ins to the petrol that would have evaporated. This worked. I now have a tiny lawn, and the only thing that needs restarting for my push mower is me.

@scottfirman Рік тому

@birzky I guess I am not sure about what you mean by " add ins". I recommend Recreation fuel for all the people I know and those whom I work on their mowers. I found you get a lot less popping of the engine and on my riding mower, I noticed a big increase in performance. The reality is most older equipment was never designed to run on today's fuel. I even like the smell of the exaust more. It's not leaded fuel, but no alchohol sure makes a HUGE difference. Over the years, I do what works best and recommend it to others.

@richonlybyname68 Рік тому

So I love the fact that you are smart and beautiful and you get your hands dirty, your little secret worked, i saw plastic carb, and thought no wonder it's not running, thanks love your videos, your awesome

@debys8934 Рік тому

THANK YOU! My mower sat for over a year, and this trick did the job👍

@jimbrewer2893 2 роки тому

I've got a trailer full of equipment waiting for pickup. Looked almost new when I got it. Special project. Here's one for you. I have an old Scotts self propelled bagger mower. It runs. Thanks for the tip on freeing the needle.

@Chickanic 2 роки тому

If it has a Briggs Intek on it, definitely try this trick.

@montellwilliams811 2 роки тому

@@Chickanic hello , I have a briggs and stratton intek edge 6.5 I/ c push / self repelled lawnmower , I cleaned the carburetor and replaced the spark plug , also changed the oil , but when I attempt to pull start it the rope only comes out approximately 1 foot 🤔 " HELP PLEASE " 🥺

@stevez340 2 роки тому

When you tip the mower to clean it with the air filter down you will be lucky if it still starts and runs properly!

@montellwilliams811 2 роки тому

Thanks for the information 👍

@islandgal500 2 роки тому

@@stevez340 Oh yes! My Mom once tipped her mower to the side to clear some stuck grass with a stick because she was too impatient to wait for me to come and cut her grass for her. I know to only tip it in the side of the oil fill/check area. She tipped it the other way and completely flooded the air filter! She was always 'helpful' that way and every repair job in her home had to be done twice: first to undo what she did and then actually repair it properly. We have always been complete opposites. To pick a present that she would love, all I had to do is pick the one I would hate to have.

@Matt_justlikethat 2 роки тому

Put it away with a new plug, air filter, changed the oil. Use 93 octane with ethanol stabilizer. Fingers crossed, 2 pulls. Adjusted the cable for the kill start an drive cable. Thanks Matt

@lynnraburn532 Місяць тому

I’ve learned a lot from you but this is the best tip yet. Last year I did it the hard way - took it apart to unstick the float. This year I did this and the mower runs! Thank you!

@jcsmith9518 Рік тому

That's where I'm at right now with the same mower(branded Craftsman) from Lowes. Haven't tried your trouble shooting yet, but I got a good feeling it will get the job done. Thank you so much. You are awesome.

@BlueJammer 2 роки тому

What a great video! And I appreciate how you didn't go too fast and remained at a steady pace. Thanks again!

@bobmuehe7979 Рік тому

Cleaning the float bowl bolt is also a good option to clean if you have hard starting problems. Just use a twist tie wire

@markseifried3959 День тому

I love the name! Great tip. I just ordered a new jet and it worked.

@budsmith5 2 місяці тому

❤❤❤❤I’m loving this assistance - wasn’t able to start for days but Your Assistance solved the problem - Thanks 🙏

@stevejette2329 2 роки тому

Thanks for the tip !! Never heard that before. Mine is electric but I will use the tip anyway, to get those electrons flowing.

@soulassassin2494 2 роки тому

Hey Bre, Love your tips because they always come in handy! Nothing but love

@jalapenodragon780 2 роки тому

I am so excited that I found your channel! I just discovered that my mower won't start from last year. So in a pinch I called my mother in law to see if I could borrow hers until I could figure mine out and found out that hers didn't start last year at all. I can't wait to go through all of your videos to see if I can get both of them up and running again. Wish me luck!

@kathybaranyai671 Місяць тому

Thank you for this video. I will definitely give this a try. My mower is a real B to start, but runs great once it’s going. My dad rebuilt it & he’s passed so it’s got some sentimental value as well.

@cubleycat 2 роки тому

Just come across your channel. I love how you get right into the job and show how to fix something yourself if you cant afford to take it to a shop and have the ability to do it yourself. Big respect, I know how hard it is being a woman in a predominantly masculine world, some men hate to see women do “guy stuff” I think it threatens there masculinity, I get plenty of trolls because I am a woman doing “guy stuff”!

@chrisreibold1634 2 роки тому

I've had good luck so far with treating ethanol free fuel with Stabil and filling tank. Done this in push mower, tractor etc. I like the secret trick though!

@BleuCollarFndryMTL 2 роки тому

I have a mower from 1980 that has been the best starting mower I ever had. first pull everytime. Now the prime bulb is flat and it won't start. I saw your video on replacing the carb parts so that's what I'm doing next. I really love your videos.

@TheWindcrow 9 місяців тому

I have almost the same mower. I will be trying this tomorrow or Sunday when the rain stops lol. Thanks again.

@donalddehaven3229 2 роки тому

I find your videos very useful. I had a brand new Caterpillar 12000 watt generator with a 25 hp predator engine that had less than 5 hours on it and the closest caterpillar shop was 7 hrs away so I ended up fixing it. Turns out the needle valve above the float was jammed. The housing it was in had been made incorrectly I guess and the needle valve was stuck. I had never seen anything like it. It was a major job getting to the carburetor. Love the channel. Just found you a month ago.

@tonythompson9049 2 роки тому

Yes sir when the gas dries out in the carb it leaves like a varnish behind a its sticky an that sticks the needle valve every time

@romak4756 2 роки тому

Housing was not made incorrectly, old gas made the needle stick. I'm wondering more about why a harbor freight motor is on a caterpillar

@davidkettell6236 2 роки тому

@@romak4756 Because they are very good engines and cheap

@romak4756 2 роки тому

@@davidkettell6236 no, they are NOT very good. I doubt it's a true caterpillar with a Chinese engine, be realistic

@Goldenwoodz 2 роки тому

Awesome video, a lot of consumers leave their mowers out in the rain and snow, that is such a bad idea. Always keep them in a garage or shed cause water and engines don’t combine plus it’ll rust your cables and important engine components.

@toniswyatt9999 7 місяців тому

I have a mower that has been setting a while. My first issue was the cable was completely stuck. Without this video I would have broke my cable trying to move it but I oiled it and it glides freely. My next plan of action will be to take the carburetor off to replace the part in there. I am hoping this will get it back to running.😁

@NathanMitre Рік тому

We have the same mower, ours would not start, your hack worked! Thank you!

@darylwade2335 2 роки тому

Great video! Before I start mine, I always go on a "great mouse hunt", they find the smallest nooks and crannies to pack with grass and weeds! That is why I have the long nose clamps like you showed in the video.

@davidarroyo6975 Місяць тому

Thank you. Thank you , I did the rocking the back end of the mower and it started. Wow never would have thought of that. Again thank you

@dac2426 8 місяців тому

Thanks, your video was right on point for me. My lawnmower would not start. I replaced most parts, and it still didn't start. I waited to the next day, remember the tilt and it started. Thank you so much.

@bluetrue6062 Рік тому

Glad to see you do the same things we do to our mowers...leave them until next mowing season. 😅

@Jasha333 2 роки тому

I leave fuel in everything when I let it sit. Just put stabilizer in it and iv never had any problems. Usually doesn't sit longer than 6-9months af a time though.

@lanceshier741 Рік тому

I always add seafoam into my fuel all the time

@rogercoder1469 Рік тому

The cylinder also dries out, when it's tipped oil runs in the cylinder and helps it start

@eosjoe565 2 роки тому

I had a newer Honda HRS push mower that was very hard to start when the temperature was below 60 degrees. The manual choke seemed to be working but it just wouldn't start unless I tilted it sideways, leaning towards the carburetor until I would see a little gas running out and then it would always start first pull.

@ecpasos 7 місяців тому

The rear end shake thing worked incredibly!! Yes🎉🎉

@rena4104 24 дні тому

I went right out to shed ,did this and started right up ...woop hooo . Thank you 😁❤

@lonhoschar1943 2 роки тому

As always, good tips that don't cost any money. I got one that I'll throw out there. I have a couple of riders that, if left sitting for a long time like a month or two don't want to start right away. From experience I know that the carb bowl is empty. Yes, I know the right thing to do but that takes time and I usually have a job to get done and not much time to do it. if you crank them long enough with the choke on they will start. SO instead of grinding away I will take off the gas cap and blow really hard into the gas tank and hold the pressure a few seconds. Usually starts up right away. Works on small mowers too. Most times it will start like it should until the next time I leave it sitting for long time.

@wb8nbs 2 роки тому

Blowing in the tank also works to get a siphon hose started when you're draining the gas in the fall.

@johnfilce9236 2 роки тому

Great tips! I pulled out last year's mower the other day and took the shortcut of adding fresh gas to the 1/4 tank of old gas. I think I got away with it.

@sandysue202 Місяць тому

Mine sat in the cold barn all winter and started with the 1st pull this year!! Woo-hoo! I have an old Weedeater 22 inch, and it has the bulb that has to be pushed 4 or 5 times to get gas into the carb. I did notice that the grass guard across the back is completely gone now. It threw a good sized rock out of the back, and my knee now has a ding along with a bruise. This explains why it threw small rocks out at me at the end of last summer. I may try to improvise something to hang back there and keep those little, and occasionally big, rocks away from this old woman's body! Good video...I love to watch you show us how to keep these machines running! I am a 73 year old widow and need all the help I can get. But, I love doing this stuff myself, too. 😊

@drtim75 Рік тому

Thank you for the trick and saving me time of draining all the gas I just added and taking the carburetor apart. I watched 5 other videos and that seemed like "the fix" but after pulling at least 10 times, I came and watched a few videos, found yours and lifted up the back and shook and started like a charm. No issues running. Thank you again.

@Chickanic Рік тому

Fantastic!

@charlesbrewer6552 2 роки тому

When fuel sits in a carburetta for some time, what happens is the "volatiles" evaparate off and the fuel "gums" up the small holes in the carburetta. It is best to run the fuel out before storing. If not, stripping and cleaning the carb is often necessary. IF you can get it started, the new fuel flow through it will often clean out the small jets. Your trick probably mixes the stale fuel and allows enough "non-gummed" fuel into the jets to start it. The change in reves indicates the new fuel cleaing the jets. .......it is just a thought.......

@ratdog3055 2 роки тому

Still got snow on the ground but thinking about my mowers, tractors and zero turns. I always fog the cylinders and use REC 93 with no ethanol and stabilizer. They always seem to start every spring!

@markp.7165 Рік тому

I have this exact mower and have had great luck with it for at least 6 years. Just started it for the new season and it started on the third pull. It did smoke a bit for maybe 15 seconds but is running fine. I did treat my gas in the fall and ran it for a bit before putting it away for winter. My mowing is rough as my land is hilly and not the smoothest for sure. It has held up well and I have had No cable issues at all but I will take her advice and lube it this week. I do store my mower inside and it has never been wet at all. Overall I like it and am pleased with the bang for the buck.