FIX any LAWN MOWER in 10 Minutes or less - GUARANTEED !!

Lawn mower won't start? In this video I'll demonstrate a 10-minute technique that will get running 99% of all Lawn Mowers that won't start. I fix mowers this way all the time, especially in the Spring after a mower has sat all winter with old fuel in the carburetor.
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[@allbritain]

I had never taken apart a lawnmower's workings before. It's a Poulan 500e mower. After watching this, I dove in, and after finishing, the mower started on one pull. I was so jazzed. I yelled, "I have made fire!!!"

[@Buckwsr]

Great job fixing it yourself!

[@anotherstupidchannel777]

fire hot!

[@nevsmikle6014]

I was on the verge of buying a new mower but then I found your post, which enabled me to fix mine very quickly. Thank you.

[@Buckwsr]

Great job doing it yourself!!!

[@user-dn9kk9qu5y]

Bro thank you mate I'm from the UK I have turned this into a business just made my third repair in 8 hours

[@susangeorge6782]

Followed your steps today and my long-neglected baby started up on the first pull. Thank you!!!

[@Buckwsr]

First-pull victory! I love it!

[@scottmcculloch7685]

Thank you Buck! This worked like a charm. Mower is running better than ever!

[@lukepo9535]

The most easy and clear explanations on this subject. Showing when it does start or only start for a feew seconds.

[@MichaelSmith-hs5iu]

Nice video, Thanks for putting it out. I believe that you have helped a great many people that probably don't have the money to have their mower worked on or to just go buy a new one. Good luck with your channel.

[@JosephIrizarry-er1uf]

Amazing!! Didn't even have to fully remove the carburetor. Worked perfectly!! Thanks so much!

[@DivadRian]

So well explained the steps of troubleshooting. I followed diligently & , it worked!!! Thank you Buck !!!

[@magnolia718]

Watched your video yesterday, and today got my daughters and my Craftsman Lawn mowers to start 1st pull. Magnificent! Thank you so much!

[@Buckwsr]

Great job! You are a fabulous DIYer!

[@tanjaschoenbrod6984]

Hello, I too, was about to give up after a full tune up. Watched your video and fixed our 20+ year old Toro mower and it runs great. Thank you for taking the time to share this!!

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks so much, and great job fixing it yourself!

[@trianamiamor]

I followed your instructions step by step and I finally have my lawnmower working like it is brand new!!! You saved me money by taking my time instead of sending it for repairs. thank you!👍

[@Buckwsr]

Great job fixing it yourself!

[@America-ev4rk]

Thank you! Life would be so much more difficult without people like you.

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you so much!

[@dbcooper692]

I was given a Craftsman/ Briggs and Stratton gas lawn mower that looks like it's never been used, it is less than ten years old. I'm sure this video will help me when I try to get it running!! Thank you very much!!

[@ashleygomes7589]

This video is awsome,’ just followed your guid lines,’ and poof my lawnmower is working again. Thank you

[@f.patrickdauphinsr.1606]

I really enjoyed watching this & now I’m going 2 follow this same procedure.

[@alvindotson7004]

Watched this video twice and not mechanically smart at all. Followed your steps and guess what? MY LAWN MOWER IS NOW WORKING AGAIN!!! I have had it for 18 years and thought it was time to trash it and buy another one! I was SO SCARED of doing something wrong during the repair because I'm not good with fixing things but your video made me believe I could fix it and I DID!!! You saved me $ from buying a new mower too!! THANKS SO MUCH AND GOD BLESS YOU for this GREAT video!!!

[@Buckwsr]

Great job fixing it yourself! Your note made my day!

[@FactFinder8590]

wow... i run a lawn care business and i chit chat with the guys at the shop and they have told me about all the complicated stuff i dont understand... buck you just saved me thousands of dollars thanks brother!!!

[@hbmluiks]

I don`t know anything about repairing lawnmowers. Tried what you said and basically the lawnmower started from the first pull. I`m very grateful - thank you!

[@k9under]

Awesome job that the first thing my dad taught me when i started cutting gas at 11 year old. and we did not have ethanol gas back then.

[@biking2cruze]

Most of my yard equipment comes from the "curb" and I greatly enjoyed my equipment to this day!

[@liljoeii6091]

that's pretty cool got a brand new mower now It looks good Thank you for the video

[@gilbrown4589]

Priceless. Fixed mine in 15 min. Even changed the air filter (used an aquarium filter cut to size, no spare parts around me). Pulled the bowl (dripping fuel, but so be it), cleaned it out, cleaned out the nut holes, re installed it all and bam! First shot. Thank you. Saved me hours and $$$ dragging it somewhere....

[@Buckwsr]

Great job doing it yourself!!!

[@sharpasrazor1129]

Clear, concise and to the point. Great tutorial, many thanks...will be giving this a go tomorrow 👍

[@jimthompson9824]

I tried it and it worked saved me. Thank you

[@solmora6495]

Thanks for the video i will try that to my mower tomorrow GOD bless you!!!

[@MrLennymon]

Your awesome. I have the same mower. I tore it down today cleaned it up. Removed any rust. Cleaned the carb and the bowl, the jets in the carb. Replaced fuel lines painted the metal where the free solution took the paint off. On my carb the choke lever was broken so I glassed the piece back on and shaped it. Still has the same symptoms you just fixed. You learned me I'm going go drop the bowl again now . Ty

[@mercedeslove4291]

Worked perfect for me, thanks very much, was about to go looking for a new mower.

[@robertnewell897]

Hey I did what u said push mower started right up actually was easy to do thanks

[@jamesfitzgerald6216]

Wow...great video. clear and easy to follow. great post!

[@kathleencraghead5459]

Nice I was looking for a new mower, but I think I'll go try this first thank you so much !

[@anthonyharper8161]

Great video , thank you so much guy . Very informative.

[@eladisimo]

I was frustrated with my Briggs and Stratton 625 series that won't start. Followed your instructions and its working again! Thanks!!!!

[@rachelmenendez9486]

Very, very Informative!!! Thank you SO much fir doing what you do to help others save time and money!!! Bless you. 👍🏾❤️

[@BigDaddy-ur4fq]

Thanks Buck! - this was exactly what was wrong with my mower. Also, it doesn't stall in the tall grass anymore.

[@Theycallmez9990]

Thank you Buck.. your video makes it seem so easy. My boys bought me another mower instead of trying to clean out the carburetor. I'm going to try cleaning it myself when it gets cooler outside.

[@Buckwsr]

Yes. It's an easy job, especially on this particular engine. Good luck!

[@peveeh]

Worked for me. Thanks so much!

[@jmlw3]

Thank you SO much. This worked!

[@Lovelaughbekind]

SCORE!!!! Thank you, thank you,thank you!!!! Did exactly what you demonstrated and it works better than ever.

[@rayobas2948]

Thanks. I am going to try it.

[@mattwaters6987]

excellent video. Many thanks! 👍

[@larryfarmer7774]

Nice informative video for those who are just learning. I'm sure it will save someone money when they see how easy and quick a mower can be fixed. And you're right. 99% of the time it is just that easy to fix one.

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, Larry!

[@bbo1779]

I think it just saved me some money! I have a similar Craftsman mower with the same carburetor setup. It would start after many pulls, but it ran rough. I cleaned the carburetor as per instructions in this video. It started on the first pull after the procedure. My bowl had no debris and the fuel screw was not clogged.

[@angelomoore4837]

Wow you're right! My mower is doing exactly what his was and it sat all winter. However I have an exmark commercial 30. I don't know the first thing about mowers. Where is my carburetor? I was literally going to bring mines to the shop tomorrow. After watching this im hesitant

[@michaelcox8275]

Thank you for making this video. It helped me to get mine running again. Feeling very blessed today!!

[@Buckwsr]

Great job doing it yourself!

[@matthewdo9027]

Thanks for your time to make and share the video. STA-BIL Carb/Choke & Parts Cleaner from Harbor Freight also can be used to clean the parts. In another video I saw car brake cleaner was used.

[@illumonic9026]

Thanks, it helped me out. Works great now!

[@Buckwsr]

Great job fixing it yourself!

[@williamboehler9652]

This guy is spot on. Thanks for the video

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@patrickmahoney6442]

This worked like a charm. You probably saved me $100!

[@williamcattr267]

What else can I say? Thumbs up! I will certainly give this method a try, considering that my Toyota push mower has the same issues that your mower showed in this video. My mower is a Toyota HRA214 (circa 1984). This mower has been in the family since it was new. It is in relatively good shape, though I sent the carburetor out for a rebuild about 3 years ago. The mower ran great after the carburetor rebuild, but the next season it wouldn't start. It is my backup mower, but I would like to get it running again. I'll be giving your method a try, considering that the mower currently runs for about 10 seconds with a blast of starting fluid before stalling out.

[@lkstrong3503]

😳😳😳😳😳😳 Thank God for dad's! Man code is a beautiful thing!

[@frankpaya690]

Uh-oh," toxic" masculinity!

[@teiscalia]

It worked, thanks

[@stephaniem1831]

Followed step by step just now and it started perfectly. Thank you for this video! This was last step before it got the garbage because we already put new spark plug too

[@Buckwsr]

Great job, Stephanie, doing it yourself!

[@ernestosborne5910]

Thank you for the video

[@sergiosoria3822]

Thanks for sharing your experience, i got 3 of them and I am sure that this trick will get them going. Blessings

[@boldblackhawk]

Thank you Mr. Buck your solution to why my lawn mower ( a B/S model 90000 140cc) kept cutting off was absolutely correct. It's a very new lawn mower but sat a couple of years with a little gas in it. I looked at the other KZbin channels until I came across yours. I tried all of those suggestions except take off the carburetor. I was able to locate the fuel injector and put a fine pin into the hole, and then put it back together. And to my amazement, it started right up and stayed on. You're the best.

[@Buckwsr]

Good job getting it done yourself! Happy mowing!

[@breannaoliver6316]

​@@Buckwsr me gusta mucho ver Tus videos por que TU lo explicas DIRECTA Mente,sin tanto bla bla bla. Saludos!

[@Buckwsr]

@@breannaoliver6316 Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Muy amable. Pero la verdad....si! A veces me gusta participar con el bla bla bla....depende del video! Otra vez, muchas gracias.

[@breannaoliver6316]

​@@Buckwsr.is my pleasure!!!

[@philipduffy6581]

Great video, only wish I had found it sooner, could have saved myself a couple of blisters, the nut was blocked on mine, like a different lawnmower now.

[@maxmoreno4213]

Thanks. Good job.

[@user-gl4yt9ui8k]

Thanks great info video bless u sir

[@HaydenJames7]

You are awesome man! This helped me 100%! Thanks for the video, time, and effort!

[@Buckwsr]

Good job doing it yourself!

[@kathyryan7635]

Thank you so much. Something I can do !!

[@Buckwsr]

Yes, you absolutely got this!

[@howardwong7206]

Thank you! My Toro wouldn't start for my first mow of the season. It had started the first or second pull the last 8 years. Tried a few of the normal things and then some but once I did what your video shows it started on the first pull! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@Buckwsr]

Great job fixing it yourself!

[@carolduvall111]

I didn't even think about starting fluid thanks

[@DWMification]

it worked, thank you for your video

[@Buckwsr]

Good job doing it yourself.

[@themowerman]

Good video mate .. I use a micro drill bit on the jets .. that does a good job too.. ta for the video mate

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, Mick! I find those micro bits helpful on Honda engines. Thanks for watching the video!

[@NikoliLamacchia]

Do the backflip, btw thank you. Got 2 stratons for 30 bucks, wanted to get them running and use one as a personal mower and turn the other into a go-kart cause it's 6.5hp other one is 6.25. this is dang the best video I found so thank you for the content I'm subscribing u fr making my small motor dreams come true

[@WingedHawkKAppaloosa]

awesome, Excellent!!!

[@garypratt1453]

Thank you

[@jswagg1826]

Thanks 😊

[@blackimpala6748]

Thank you so much. I am a female and just tried to get my mower running after about 4 years of non use. I had already changed the air filter and the oil and this in itself was quite something for me to attempt because I know computers, not small engines. I was getting ready to do what you showed here because your instructions were so clear. I ended up being able to use a particular product (not sure if it will let me mention that here but the brand name starts with an S and the product itself has FF as the initials). But thanks for this video. I would have stopped and hired someone at this point but because I was prepared to take that carburetor out and do what you showed here, you saved me a ton of money. I stood in front of my garage with it running grinning from ear to ear.

[@Buckwsr]

Great job doing it yourself!

[@biking2cruze]

Gas power over batteries any day! I worked on small engines most of my life and brings joy to my heart when a mower, blower or whacker kicks back to life! Enjoyed your videos!

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you.

[@cmankingcmanking3219]

Great 👍🏾 an simple #Thanks

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you.

[@lukeamery6516]

Awesome video mate, subscribed and liked

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you so much!

[@martinluther9519]

Thanks

[@user-if8qq7xv2d]

Just found your channel today. Liked and subscribed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Now, I need to see if you have any videos on weed whacker and riding mower repair.

[@QadriNaushahi2]

Hi any chance you could help with the governor spring ?. I have the same engine as shown in the video thanks

[@GerriL9956]

Hello I wanted to say thank you. My friend's Craftsmen mower would not start. I had replaced the spark plug. I followed your direction and cleaned out the main jet and the mower started with no problems. Thank you so much.

[@Buckwsr]

Great job doing it yourself!

[@MrElviseh]

i put wrong fuel into my old Stiga Multiclip. it ran perfectly last season. but want start now. I will try to fix this tomorrow with your awesome video! do you think your steps will help (considring wrong fuel) i will empty and add new and correct fuel also

[@charlireone]

Thanks !

[@donkeyrinser]

Holy shit pickles! This worked like a charm. Thanks!

[@dronepilot260rc]

I’m gonna do this today 😅

[@thaddeusejones]

That wos good Can that corb work with a 6.5 mower

[@declanbyrne2439]

Any chance u show us how to get the self drive wheels working great job with the carb

[@FernandoETorres]

🙏🏻 thank you

[@aprilbaxter2578]

I'm hoping this works after I go get the cleaner, even with the old fuel. I have a Toro timemaster mower that I really like, but it's so hard to start. Last year I did the spark plug and new filter, and of course put the blue enzyme stuff in the fuel when it had to sit. Already did the lawn once this year, but now it briefly starts and stops right away. The filter and spark plug were the last time I used it last year. (My effort to DIY).

[@oldironsides4107]

It’s “ old” gas. Even a month in a gas can is too long To sit. I always had the same problem. I’d have gas sitting in my garage from prior Summer

[@buglover-qb1dq]

Man. I just wish I had been able to see this 30+ years ago... Its realky hard to believe that it could be as simple as that clogged needle valve to fix. But I shall certainly try on some of my 10 or so non-running hand mowers.! They don't make it "to the curb"!

[@CU_Wiring_Electronic_Projects]

Hey Buck! As you may expect, my Craftsman lawn mower didn't start this spring. I fell on some video from sears, and it was BS. It was asking for specialized tools no ordinary people have. Lucky me, after a bunch of other videos, I found your 10minute clip. It didn't take 10 minutes to me, because I had to buy a new spark plug and air filter. They were 10 years old. But with your help, with my ZERO background in gas engines, I FIXED IT. It was exactly as you described, in the carburetor. So let me say a BIG thank you!!! I opened myself a channel for newbies in electronics here: www.youtube.com/@CU_Wiring_Electronic_Projects/videos And guess what? You have a new fan! Cheers, Chris

[@ifyourhard1]

Buck! Help! Ive changed spark plug, air filter, cleaned the carburetor, chrcked the fly wheel pin. Fuel is flowing when bowl is down, and shuts off when up. Clean bowl nut. What else do i try?

[@3941602]

99 outta 100. Pretty good 99%

[@garyt7830]

ALWAYS Run Highest Octane Premium Gas in all YOUR SMALL Motors .... INCLUDING WITH OIL .. I never have problems ..

[@steddieo9832]

99% it is... Its alive, its alive 😂thank you so much

[@bumblebee9727]

I took my carburetor completely off to clean and while doing so two springs disconnected and I don't have a clue where they go The mower you are working on in this video is just like mine. Can you tell me where these springs go. I would ate to pitch this mower because of two springs.

[@tales_of_the_crypto1583]

What good is having a Cadillac of a lawnmower, with a Pacer motor? 👍🤣 Companies know how to keep you buying, or paying for services.

[@Griffix96]

There probably is only a handful of people on here who know what a Pacer even is. They had a short life and quickly faded away.

[@debbiekern2841]

I had to pay huge money to have my mower carburetor cleaned every spring, so I started buying a new mower every year because it's cheaper than paying someone to start it. I've watched tons of these videos. I'll be buying another new mower next week. (the last two I bought still have the manufactures tags on them) Too funny!!!!!

[@Buckwsr]

So just to be clear, every year you spend $500 for a new mower to fix a problem that could be solved with a 10-minute DIY repair?

[@mattwaters6987]

Seriously? That's nuts! 😂

[@brianredman205]

Repair is less! Makes no sense

[@joebillelo8183]

Your a moron with no common sense

[@ericschneider8524]

How often should I change the oil in my residential push mower with Briggs and Stratton motor ?

[@Buckwsr]

Check it regularly. Change it annually, like every Spring, and you'll be good to go!

[@cbreezy1322]

I have 2 mower that won't start. An really old Craftsman and a Troy Bilt TB110. The Craftsman has a really weak attempt to turn then it dies. The Troy Bilt last week I got to run for a few minutes then it died. Now it won't even do that. I've replaced as many pieces as I could. I don't think they're getting any gas. I've tried the drilling the hole technique but it hasn't worked. I put the hole just about in the middle and I'm wondering if it's too covered up to breath. I'm either going to make a hole lower or put a hole in the top of the cap. I bought new caps so destroying the old ones is no problem. If u have any suggestions please help. Thanks. My Craftsman did start when I shot carb fluid inti the carburetor. The Troy Bilt didn't. Yesterday I put 2 gaskets behind the air filter on the Troy Bilt and cleaned the bottom jet again and it didn't help. Also cleaned out both fuel tanks and did oil changes

[@DefensorFortis]

How often are issues trash in the gas tank?

[@christopherstmarin]

My lawn boy just died. 24 years never took more than 3 pulls even after sitting all winter. Never needed repairs. Il miss her

[@HHsnomo]

You magically had a clean carburetor too. Did you forget to film that part?😮

[@MrLennymon]

Yes you are awesome. I couldn't make the 10 minute bowl drain plug clean out, took 3 times then I'd find my torch cleaners and with a small enough wire id get it right. My bowl seal broke found a large ring cut it down threw some flexseal on it. Cleaned the bowl of any excess flex then reinstalled. Although now dark pulled the cord and it came to life. Immediately I could tell it's going to run. Thank you for teaching me. Being a poor man I do my own work and not sure why at 52 you were able to learn me and you did. Ohh yes thank you KZbin for having your platform last thing the free solution I was referring to in my last post was free-all a rust penetrant. I was dialed in on carb, maybe airleak, or idle spring missing , tried to find a good exploded view and noticed Craftsman wants 78bucks for a carb, it's mower 4 for me so no but ebay 22 bucks. That way was maybe, but your way some fluids and sprays and time ty

[@Buckwsr]

Good job fixing it yourself!

[@ralphnabozny8494]

yay

[@lukepo9535]

I havre done this on my expensive TORO super recycler model 20057 that is close to 20 years old. This is a self propell one It was always inside between cutting my large lawn. Sadly my problem seems tp be more difficult to correct, than the one shown. After cleaning the carburator , changing the air filter, putting new synthetic oil 1- It took near 20 strokes with a few times pushing the button to inject gazoline to start the engine without any smokes from the exhaust port. 2- After starting, I cut for more than half an hour, very tall grass with the bagger without any problems. The engine running great. The tunnel pushing cuts to the bag was totally jammed by the grass, and the the engine didn't show any signs something was bad with it. 3- Could it be bad a bad spark plug ?, or some electrical problems ? Thanks for your help Luke

[@Buckwsr]

The primer bulbs on these briggs engines don't always work very well. Bad design. The mower I used in this video doesn't have the primer bulb, but rather the automatic choke, which I much prefer. You can always "prime" the engine with a shot of starter fluid into the carburetor throat and skip that primer bulb all together. That's a bit inconvenient, as you need a 5/16" nut driver (or screw driver) to open the air cleaner and remove the air filter in order to shoot the starting fluid into the carburetor. But it works, and you'll probably start up on one or two pulls of the rope.

[@lukepo9535]

@@Buckwsr Thanks for answering my question, may I add that , I forgot to add that when the engine start sometimes I hear like a screeming noise or like the noise generated when you hit a piece of metal with a hammer. This sound can also last for a few seconds, before it vanished. Sometimes that sound is also when the engine is shut down (stopped) . Did you ever had that experience , and what is your feeling about it. This Toro after starting, can cut and bag grass that is over a foot hight without a glistch. Thanks a lot again to care about all of us . have a nice day