How to fix a lawn mower that won't start - Ten Minute DIY Repair

[@tudo8412]

Twenty some years ago I bought a Craftsman lawn mower. Then I moved to a new home with large land and it was stored in the garage for about 20 years without using it. Yesterday, I pulled it out and did what you shared… It ran very good. Thank you so very much Sir. God bless you and your family.

[@Buckwsr]

Awesome story! Thanks for letting me know. Good job getting it done yourself!

[@davidstone6261]

Pppp

[@jasonruth6594]

I like it because no music and straight to the point and I can hear what he is saying during the process.

[@stroys7061]

Absolutely - GD loud music and no BS selfie poses for the camera - keep focused on the job at hand.

[@surferbud5863]

LIKEWISE no Bull*******!😀🇺🇸

[@papabear149]

Yea, sometimes the damned music annoys me so bad that I leave! I do the same thing when I’m shopping

[@kipwalls262]

ive music louder then voice! How do I turn it off!

[@ZGDube]

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[@HickeysVids]

I appreciate people like you - taking the time to make videos like this. You helped me get my Mom’s mower running today. I followed everything you did and it fired up on the first pull afterwards. Thank you!!

[@Buckwsr]

Great comment, Brendan. Good job on fixing it yourself!

[@stevenlengyel9701]

Wow! That’s awesome.

[@tomcaty61]

Thank you for this no b.s., no frills, video. You helped me earn major brownie points with my husband. I was determined to fix his lawnmower after the know-it-all brother in law couldn't. He blew me off like I didn't know anything and told my husband he needed to take it in because it needed a new carburetor. Husband believed him . . . I didn't. Don't underestimate this old grandma! And I'm not going to tell them how I fixed it or what my "special tool" is. I just said I took the carburetor apart, found the problem and fixed it!

[@Buckwsr]

Congratulations! And thanks for the note. So, how do you really feel about your brother-in-law? Ha ha ha!

[@tomcaty61]

Hahaha! He's fine if I don't have to talk to him. 😊

[@williehart2479]

You took his balls away instantly lol.

[@lifeisshort4737]

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Brownie points saying is not like girl scouts cookies. It's actually putting your nose in his poop factory

[@Blakehenry11]

Good for you.

[@davisfairfax7768]

Awesome presentation for us retired DIYers. Thanks!!!!!

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you.

[@rhondascraftobsessions5817]

I am so glad I've found you. I remember lawnmowers in the past that wouldn't start. Now, I know what to do about it. Thank you.

[@brett6314]

Thanks for explaining how the injector part works. That helps me a lot.

[@carlhull2395]

After watching this video I was able to repair my 25 year old Craftsman. Thanks a bunch!

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you, Carl! Great job!

[@robertalonzo1569]

My kind of "teacher" ! My dad would've liked his style of demonstration 👍

[@drer7257]

Thank you, you are a great person, Fixed my Law mower and my Brigs and Stratton edger, and the lawnmowers for 5 of my neighbors for free. God bless.

[@andycumberbatch4140]

That's how a great video is supposed to be: problem, yes solution, yes, music video.. no. Straight to the point. Thanks man, great video.

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, Andy. So you don't like music, huh? I was about to break out in song....

[@johnkeating4221]

Brilliant to see someone who prefers the old style of doing things just like I do.

[@sereanaduwai8313]

Thanks for the video.

[@donzi32boats80]

One of the best down to earth how to video's on YT. Glad to see the old school way of doing things. Thank you!!!

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@bennyraggs4848]

Very good advice! Thanks

[@lawrencejones4161]

Nice to see a real teacher. What no bad muzak no selfies.

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, bro. And thanks for not complaining about my long fingernails!

[@lawrencejones4161]

@@Buckwsr never noticed.

[@richardmorse5307]

Hurray to no Muzak!

[@zackamanda9799]

My Craftsman mower is 9 years old and this was the first time it had a issue starting. It would run for 2 seconds and shut off. I performed the same procedure as you did and now it is running great. Great explanation and step by step directions in your video. 2 thumbs up !!!!!

[@Buckwsr]

Excellent! Glad you're getting more life out of your mower!

[@g.v.570]

Followed your instructions, up and running in 15 minutes. Thank You!

[@Buckwsr]

GREAT!! Thanks for letting me know. Made my day!

[@xSyberprox]

Thank you very much! This worked flawlessly 1. Cleaned the bolt 2. Cleaned the carburetor 3. Sanded a bit the spark plug.

[@charleskarns8367]

The plug on my mower bowel does not have holes to be cleaned

[@robertohuizar8220]

that it is the most common problems with lawnmowers and weedeaterers and pressure washers generators I haven't buy any lawnmower or weedeaterers for a few years now got them all for free 5 minutes fix. he's the first person I have seen on KZbin that is really showing one of the main problems on this motors. just keep the gas tank clean thas the key. good job thanks for the video👍

[@richardmourdock2719]

Another very practical option is to put a shut-off valve between the fuel tank and the carburetor and when you want to shut the mower off, you just turn the valve to cut off the fuel. It keeps the fuel system from getting clogged up when setting over the winter. Also it helps reduce problems from ethanol contaminated gasoline making the carb's internal workings "chalky."

[@ronaldnorris2179]

Good tip👍

[@bunzeebear2973]

If you got a Honda mower there is no problem with anything. I leave fuel in it over the winter months(regular gas) and it starts on the second pull. Been doing that for 7+ years.

[@richardmourdock2719]

@@bunzeebear2973 I also have a Honda mower. I've had it about three years and it has a fuel off switch between the fuel tank and carb. So, that's exactly how I turn it off. BTW, Honda is a Japanese word for " bullet-proof" Motorcycles, mowers, yeah, I've had a lot of Honda's.

[@stuartqualley8728]

Loo

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

Even easier, put a vice grip on like he did and leave it there.

[@jamestyrer6067]

BUCK SW W. YOU ARE A OLD SCHOOL FIXER UPPER. 👍 THANKS FOR THIS INFORMATION.

[@carloscalderon2633]

Thank you. I had cleaned the carburetor and still had the same problem until I watched your video and cleaned this screw.

[@davidzonarich9959]

Thank you very much, Buckwsr. Couldn't have started my mower today, for the first time this season, without your video! Everything on mine worked out just as you described.

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks for the note. Made my day! Glad you got the mower running!

[@BradMyers]

Just wanted to say thanks for the video. I was able to follow your simple steps and use one of the "high tech" tools to fix my lawn mower. We had it scheduled to go to the shop to be repaired, but they are running a month behind. Watched your video and followed the steps. Lawn mower is running GREAT! Thank you!

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks for the note. Good job fixing it yourself!

[@alanscott6241]

Amazing how a little varnish or carbon can completely shut us down! Had to do this myself last week and now I see your video. Great job. Saved hundreds, new mowers are soo expensive. Cheers 🎄⛄🙏😎👍🇺🇸

[@gary5920]

☺👣🕳🤣✌

[@number1pappy]

Thank you so much for this video!....I took my mower to a shop and they quoted 150 dollars!!! I obviously said no thanks and with nothing to lose . I watched your video, did exactly what you did and surprise surprise it started right up!! Amazing!! Thanks again!

[@Buckwsr]

Good job. You owe me $150.00 Ha ha!

[@number1pappy]

@@Buckwsr lol!! Checks in the mail!! :)

[@LUckybones25]

🤣

[@PS-pe6nc]

I just learned something new! That could be my problem. I’ll give it a go. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@jaimhaas5170]

Thank you for not using gloves and blowing it with your mouth...Finally a real mechanic that I can relate to!

[@Buckwsr]

Oh yeah! Just keeping it real!

[@jaimhaas5170]

@@Buckwsr could I ask you a lawnmower related question? I have a 2014 Yardman that I can get running only by blocking the carb butterfly opening with a an old sock (keeping the air filter assembly off) ...it will fluctuate but if I keep adjusting the level of blockage with the sock it keeps running ...Immediately dies if I remove sock. Any ideas for me? I don't have that main jet at the bottom of the bowl so not sure if I can reach it to clean it out.

[@Buckwsr]

@@jaimhaas5170 What kind of engine does it have? All carbs have jets and a way to remove the carburetor bowl. Honda engines can be harder to access that, but Briggs & Stratton are usually pretty easy. A carburetor serves to mix the proper amounts of fuel and air going into the combustion chamber. I would say your carburetor is not getting enough fuel. As you limit the amount of air with the sock, essentially choking the engine, it is able to suck more fuel. What you need to do is to remove the carburetor and give it a good cleaning, cleaning out all the jets and little orifices. There are videos on youtube that show you how to do that. Alternately, you could get an inexpensive replacement carburetor on ebay or amazon. That's probably a simpler option. Good luck.

[@jaimhaas5170]

Thank you kindly...I will give it another try.

[@moahs5682]

@@jaimhaas5170 You're running just on the choke and not the main carb. Remove carb and clean it completely. There are youtube videos to speed you on your way. Also - STAY AWAY from gasoline with Ethanol in it - bad, bad, bad! Joe S

[@theteacher6404]

Nice! You are one of the coolest guy who can fix stuff without going to Home Deport.

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you so much! But to be honest, I love going to HD!!!

[@theteacher6404]

@@Buckwsr That's okay, I recently left that place but wound up at Walmarts to get pliers and knee pads. Lol

[@charlestredway8253]

Thanks for being a great down to earth mechanic by not wearing gloves. I myself need to feel the small pieces knowing I have the right touch to work. Don’t forget to check your spark plug. Air, fuel and spark means just that. Check and clean all 3.

[@Buckwsr]

Great note, Charles. Thank you.

[@mickeyrat1297]

Downloaded, saved, shared that's how important this video is!!!

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you so much!

[@umm9008]

Man, you save me some $$. I thought I would need to take it in and have it repaired. Did as you said and took me about 10 min. One tug on the rope and it started up like a champ. Thanks man.

[@Buckwsr]

Good job! Yep, just 10 minutes and you're back in business! Would've cost you $50 bucks at the shop. Go buy yourself some ice cream!

[@cc9z]

i am retired and took up repairing mowers and i want to thank you for this very helpful information IT WORKED thank you again for the tip on safety pin

[@AlexBabcock-hw9iz]

I know this is a year late but get you some welding tip wire brushes. They make them in a few different sizes they are very thin and can fit into these small passages and clean them out very well.

[@raiders3168]

Thanks for the info/video. I was able to fix my lawn mower today. Different type/brand but the process still worked. Thanks again!

[@usaearthling]

Awesome. I managed to get our mower going after watching this video. My mother-in-law was my witness since my husband was shocked that I actually did this myself. Thank you, Buck, you are my savior.

[@Buckwsr]

Great job getting it done yourself!!!

[@MICHIGANMIKE12]

You go GIRL.....

[@usaearthling]

@@MICHIGANMIKE12 Thank you Mike.

[@waynebizzle1334]

Thanks for a "straight to the point" video. Good info.

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, Wayne. Glad it helped.

[@frogmandave1]

I was fully prepared to remove the carburetor from my B&S engine to tear it apart and soak it in carburetor cleaner overnight. I found this video yesterday and tried out your fix this morning. What a time saver this video was for me. Took out the bolt, cleaned it out, and reinstalled it. The mower now starts first pull every time just like it did when it was new. Great video! Thank you.

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, Dave! That's what I call putting the "do" into "do-it-yourself"!!

[@AlexBabcock-hw9iz]

There's tiny wire brushes used to clean out tips in acetylene torches. They often come in assorted sizes and in there own little metal box that keeps them together and so you don't lose them. They'd be great to clean out these small passages as they actually have wire to help clean any debris and chalky build up and varnish.

[@bunzeebear2973]

Those are files. You don't want to make the hole bigger than it is on a carb. On a torch, it is not an issue if the hole is bigger. Molten metal blobs go up the hole so you need a file to knock it out. Gas varnish is like jelly, so smooth shaft is preferred.

[@Copaire1]

Thank you. Well done. I find also that at the end of season before I store it, to just run the engine till it runs out of gas. This draws the retained gas out of the carburetor bowl so it does not sit there through the season.

[@williamwarnold6737]

Just performed the exact procedure, on the lawnmower after watching your video. Worked a treat, and started first pull. Her indoors now thinks I’m a mechanical genius. Thanks for all your great instruction. Greetings from Ireland, were the grass is always greener, we’ll that what I was always told as a gosson , small boy 👦.

[@fn4rillo]

I do it the simplest way. Once I have finished my mowing, before I store it, I will draw out the remaining residue from the carburetor so that it will not get clogged over time. The next time i want to use it I can immediately get it started without getting my hand dirtied. :D

[@algrayson8965]

@@fn4rillo Best is to run ethanol-free E0 gas with a fuel stabilizer for the last tank of gas at the end of the season. Run it until it quits, then drain the bowl. Most require removal; some have a drain plug.

[@57colliegirl]

@@fn4rillo How do you do this procedure? thanks.

[@rosco1pug]

this mower doesn't seem to have a fuel shutoff (ref vyse grips on fuel line). Not so easy to run the carb dry

[@rudyjrhinojosa1424]

Short, simple, & straight 2 the point..

[@tomTom-lb5cu]

I haven’t bought a lawnmower in years because of so many people at the beginning of the season having exactly that problem and just throw them out. Great on the spot video. Some models you have to really try to find those clogged metering jets they are so small I use a bread tie that I just strip off the plastic coating. High tech tool too.

[@Buckwsr]

Oh yeah. Those break ties are handy!

[@kungfusansootsoilihofuthun8895]

2 mowers now running again. You rock thank ya

[@Buckwsr]

Good job getting it done yourself!

[@urbanbeekeeper2975]

I have a craftsman and I would pull and pull the cord and no start. Removed and cleaned like shown in the video and it started right up. You're awesome! Thanks for the great video.

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, John! Good job fixing it yourself!

[@johnnygeejr500]

Well done, you saved me $100.00 or more Kudos my brother !

[@Buckwsr]

Good job doing it yourself! Take your wife out for ice cream!

[@fastlanny]

Well I have two lawnmowers and one has no problem at all starts first crank. Other one started and ran for 5 seconds. I did exactly what you showed me in this video and on the first crank it started and kept running. AMAZING!!! And I wanted to bring it to small engine repair shop. They would have charged me a good $60.00 for a job they call a tune up. I can't thank you enough. You rock!!!

[@Buckwsr]

You rock....because you saved yourself some money and can feel great about fixing it yourself!!!! Good job.

[@raymondparsley7442]

Thanks, I needed that.... I knew about removing and cleaning the bowl but didn't realize how the fuel flowed thru the plug, or that it needed to be cleaned... Yup, these lawnmower repair shops are going to hate you, but fear not... us backyard mechanics have them outnumbered.

[@Buckwsr]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@jackmckeown9811]

By CT by CT

[@118Psalm]

Wish I had seen this 2 months ago. The repair shop said I needed a new corroborator, at a cost of $175. So I got $1.50 for it at the scrap yard and since I don't have much lawn anymore I use the weed wacker. Would have been nice to have known this and saved the mower. Anyway, sending the link to the kids and grandkids. Thanks You'r a good person.

[@Buckwsr]

Wow! Who would pay that kind of money? Cheaper to buy a new mower. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@paulshampay4468]

Thx, had a McLane front throw that hadn’t been run in years, and it started right up. Thx

[@hectorbarrientos1899]

Thank Very much for this video,here in western oregon lawn equipment always has this problem.

[@deanc3362]

Holy crap I just tried this and it totally worked!! Thanks so much for this info😁. Lawn boy runs like a top now!

[@suttonbogedain5874]

Many thanks. I'm 68 and on a fixed income. I had to clean the plug too and wait for the gas to fill,. It started on the fifth pull. My wife held the handle while I pulled!

[@Buckwsr]

An honor to be of assistance to you, sir! Good job!

[@hairylarry6167]

Real good video. Always love to learn secrets. Can you imagine such a small set of holes stops the whole engine from running?

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@BostonMarathon-bu6le]

Thank you so much. because of your video, I got my lawnmower started. Also no gloves, but used an air compressor to blow. Now i have the knowledge for next time. Cheers

[@Buckwsr]

Great job, my friend.

[@emilylinhares8603]

My lawnmower was pretty different, but this method still worked!

[@raynoldcirlos3651]

Rayno

[@JuanGonzalez-hv6vs]

Thank God for youtube. I learned something new today. Thanks!

[@Juandrumx]

Hay Buck, thank you for the simple to the point exploration. I appreciate you letting us know the using of the gloves and the blowing air with your mouth part 😆. I'm 61 years old, so my teenage years with my dad was back in the late seventies, he was not a mechanic by trade, but he fixed his own cars, the two that I saw him work on was a 1957 Chevy and later a 1968 Pontiac Bonneville. He just used tools and in those days we used to get them at Wester Auto parts store, I think they had layaway to buy tools in those days. No glove...and we didn't have a shop, just the dryway.... simple to the point advice, thank you... I clicked like and subscribed, God bless you. JCT:)

[@Buckwsr]

Great memories, Juan. Thanks for the note.

[@joehernandez3262]

Yeah, Yeah I do the same thing. Forget the formalities. Great lesson. Mine started right after that procedure, thanks.

[@Buckwsr]

good job!

[@SA-lr1sf]

Anyone who owns a mower should learn to do this. This is the number 1 problem with homeowner's mower.

[@BitterClinger1947]

Thank you for pointing out all of my inadequacies. Seriously, an informative video. Keep up the good work.

[@Buckwsr]

No finger pointing was intended! Ha ha! Hope you're mower is back up and running!

[@ryandaughenbaugh7991]

Started right up after I did this, thanks buddy🙏🏻

[@Buckwsr]

Great job! Buy yourself an ice cream!

[@netsurfers9357]

Awesome tip!... Thank you for the idea of knowing one of the most common problems to the lawn mower not starting!

[@kennethbailey2616]

I have always put gas stabilizer in my mower and tiller, haven’t had any trouble since I started doing that. Great video, thanks.

[@paulmoffat9306]

In Canada, a better solution is to use Premium gas (91 octane). Here it is E0 (pure gasoline), no alcohol, so it does not separate in storage. Aslo, before storage, I pull the plug, and squirt some WD40 in the cylinder, pull the starter to spread it around, then put the plug back in. In the spring, I also give a squirt into the cylinder, and 'bam' it starts and runs.

[@LasVegas68]

I also use the fuel stabilizer and I run the tank dry when I put my mower away for the winter.

[@jaimhaas5170]

@@LasVegas68 what is the point of adding "stable" if you run tank dry?? I always run tank dry and never have an issue in the spring.

[@charlesdudek7713]

@@paulmoffat9306 Here in the States there are some gas stations that sell non-ethanol gas only in 91 octane. I have recently started using it and like it much better! Prior to that I was using stabelizer with good results but I like the 91 E free gas better. I will have to give the wd40 a try aye.

[@picklerix6162]

I have always used Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas. Never had a problem starting in the Spring. I always run the carburetor dry in my generator.

[@hanktaylor9067]

Fantastic video I have been doctoring old lawnmowers for so many years and I am embarrassed to tell you I didn't know about the holes in that little plug. Thank you book for your information and the time it took to do it

[@Buckwsr]

Glad the video was a help to you!

[@bondpit8750]

Thanks for the instructions Buck! Interesting John Deere mower, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen one like that. They made great mowers. My neighbor has a silver deck walk behind Deere, it’s over 20 years old and still going strong.

[@Buckwsr]

Honestly, the pivoting front wheels are useless on this thing....

[@paulbradford6475]

My mower conked out after many years of faithful service. Time to locate and investigate the carb bowl and what could very likely be a clogged plug. Similarly, many years ago my motorcycle had the same issue on the right side carb. Starting the bike up in the early morning would wake the neighbors with the backfiring. Three inlet jets had to be de-gunked and once that was done, the engine ran like a top. Great info. Thanks.

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, Paul, and good luck with your mower.

[@charlesroberts6490]

I’ve had them plugged so bad I had to use micro drill bits to open them out I’m 70 and I’ve learned most of the tricks would like to teach others but no one is interested until they have a problem

[@abdoolkhan7049]

I am ready to learn more

[@daddyuhnchiha5658]

Teach me

[@Susan70003]

Make us a video. You can make money from posting you tube videos.

[@dubblyewjay1133]

Got news for you Chuck, but I will pass along a revelation to me that I just never thought about. We're all following in someone else's shoes who we appreciate and now we- meaning you- have attempted to pass along your skill. Thank you! You too, Buck!😉

[@treylem3]

That's sure the truth, brother. I'd like to be an apprentice to a mechanic and learn. I have a great place to help other people and even run a small buiss. My neighbor was a small engine mechanic, big engine too probably. Best man I've met. I wish I would've tutored under him. He went home a few years ago🥺 and is sorely missed in countless ways

[@kumarbhatia6566]

OMG - great specialized tools. You mentioned the needs for the gloves exactly while I was thinking the same. Thanks for the video and laugh.

[@KingsDenStudios]

Straight to the point. Good stuff!

[@Thunderroc18]

Thanks! Right to the heart of the problem, works like a charm. One thing I do to clamp off fuel lines is slip a deep socket over each of the vise grip jaws. Helps reduce damage to the wall of the fuel line .

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Cokie907]

Thank you for the tips. I'm going to try this on my ancient Lawn-Boy. I loved the thumbs up right in front of the carb near the end. Nice touch.

[@samstyme4125]

Videos like this, are what made youtube so popular. Good job sir!

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you so much!

[@gilbertrios5283]

Buck you the man! No nonsense real world fix! Thanks dad!

[@charlesgoeringyo]

Thank you So Much! I have zero mechanical aptitude and the attention span of a squirrel and you helped me fix my mower in one try!

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, Charles. Your note has made my day! Good job doing it yourself!

[@champhf]

have a different brand lawn mower i followed everything exactly as you did and it worked...!!! thank you sir

[@Buckwsr]

Great job! Glad the video was of help to you!

[@dantyler6907]

Start and run lawn mowers during the winter months, once or twice, for a couple minutes. I have done this for years and I NEVER have trouble starting a mower to mow in the spring. Pretty simple, no need for goofy mower fuel tank additives, no need to buy crap to get a mower running again. Just start it and run it a couple times during the winter, BAM! Problem avoided...

[@ericwashington4470]

Great job,thank you for the tip! Keep up the good work!!

[@Nova-m8d]

Thanks, trying this tomorrow. Hopefully, the o-ring doesn't leak on reinstall.

[@georgec8520]

Tip there is also a gasket between the carb and the fuel bowel . Sometimes the gasket stays on the carb , sometimes it comes off . Be sure it is positioned correctly when you put the bowel back on . Also some fuel bowls are not the same all the way around the bottom so they need to be positioned correctly in relation to the float when you reinstall the fuel bowel .

[@andrewcarter504]

You seem to be struggling with the word bowl one moment it's bowl next it's bowel ? I think it's the first one bowl that you mean!

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

But bowel is funnier.

[@geraldfranz9085]

When it comes to your bowels, ya definitely want that gasket in place. Yeah buddy. 🖖😁👍👉💥🛎

[@soonchoi5481]

Know how makes all the difference! Who would now about cleaning out that little plug holes! Thank you!

[@thehotone12]

Backyard mechanic the best !!

[@fritzthecat50]

Thanks Buck Nice and simple. I always make it hard for myself by removing the carb and cleaning, and blowing air, and checking everything, but then having to make gaskets etc. I will try this next time. wish I saw this 3 days ago. Thanks from Ontario Canada.

[@champikawickramaratne108]

Awesome! Simple instructions. No fancy tools. Great video. Thanks a lot!

[@idontknow2293]

Wrong. He had A highly specialized tool. A paper clip and A safety pin. LOL.

[@noneintel2119]

I got the same situation as your lawn mower. At the beginning I took out the carburetor and try to clean it. Then I found out my carburetor was very clean because it got 5 hour usage. Another utuber recommend to dump the gas due to engine does not like old gas such as more than 3 weeks old. I did that and it works. For my lawn mower after storage I have to dump the gas and fill it with fresh gas. You can get a hand pump from HF for about 7 dollars to dump the gas.

[@dansmolen1618]

Hysterical! I fixed the neighbor up earlier today doing the exact thing!

[@Buckwsr]

I sure hope you used a paperclip and a safety pin!

[@KCECC-ActiveHealthyAgeing]

👏👍 thanks good advise & yr funny comments makes it interesting 😊

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you!

[@MegaLifeChanging]

Great video. Only thing I would do different is to use a towel around vise grip to prevent damage to rubber.

[@forestbird7]

Good on ya Mate from a Kiwi Great Grandpa. Good to see our old bad habits are alive and well. I have an extra high tec tool I use regularly being the old humble pipe cleaner. It has the benefit of being flexible and doesn't damage soft brass jets. Our engine start (25% ether) is marketed by Nulon under the name of "Start Ya Bastard"

[@paulluff6421]

Thanks for these very useful tips, worked a treat for me today!

[@mattsanchez4893]

This is one of many things that made me go electric and I’m so glad I did!!

[@IRONCaptainPanic]

Anytime something won't start I go straight to the carburetor, dirt bikes, quads, go karts, lawnmowers, weedwackers, sometimes cars. Since 2011 I've always gone straight to cleaning carbs. Its just something mechanics should do naturally like I do. Glad to see the old way still being done

[@extractorfan2143]

I look first for ignition,

[@PoeLemic]

Damn, Buck, you are spot on ... 5:10 .. Did that and didn't work first time. But I squirted carb-cleaner in the holes, then I let it sit. And, damn, seriously, SERIOUSLY. Runs like brand damned new. Thanks.

[@Buckwsr]

Good job fixing it yourself!

[@reborn-xu1zj]

Thanks for the info. Before i store my mower i empty the gas and run it dry.

[@raczyk]

There a way to suck the fuel out of the fuel storage instead of running it dry? Also wont these be some fuel stuck in the carborator?

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

@@raczyk my generator has a drain provided at the bottom of the float bowl that is opened up with a screw stop. I have a fuel line connected to it and just drain it out to a fuel container. Better doing it that way if you don't want to just run it all out with the engine.

[@MrMusic32150]

Right Jason, the kids in the background were enough music for my ears. Buck, this was a great video to watch and it would seem the problems with my dad's mower may soon be over. I may now have to go into business fixing lawn mowers, as I ordered a work stand on which to perform such operations. (Getting old and back etc. don't appreciate me bending over or putting my knees on hard surfaces). Seriously, I wish I had taken small engine repair when I was much younger. So many people lack a reputable repair man. Thanks so much for your no nonsense presentation.

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks for the kind words, Gary.

[@gsus4eternity687]

Thank you. I will try this. I own the same mower.

[@FabioAS]

Nice way of showing the job done. Thank you

[@billsmith2212]

I am going to start using one of those filters that removes sediment and water from the gas . Many gas cans have a fine mesh screen on the nozzle . However , over time , the small stuff gets in .

[@charlesbunting1790]

I'm telling ya that happens. I had one here doin that and that's exactly what it was and there was a lotta crap in th fuel tank. LOL

[@Lee-pl9vh]

Use heat to get the water out of the gas system and gumout to clean out your carburetor. New plug helps also.

[@j.t.3627]

Thanks for your help, replacement gasket, cleaning the nut got it running. Got to replace primer bulb now. 🤔😉👍👌🖖

[@rodneygreen9968]

In the Fall, I syphen the gas out of the Tank & Run the Mower until all the gas is out of the carburator. Then change the Oil. I check the Spark Plug or Replace it after I Gap It correctly. Check the Air Filter for cleaning. Sharpen the Blade. In the Spring, add Fresh Gasoline & crank over. It runs Fantastic, EVERY YEAR. Be SMART & Be Prepared for a New Season.

[@Buckwsr]

Good maintenance is a beautiful thing. It's just that some many of us just don't get around to doing it.... Thanks for the note.

[@larryrhindress2972]

WOW!!!!!! What an excellent video!! I can do this myself!! Nova Scotia appreciates your help!!!!

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you. Hope your mower is back up and running.

[@kennethbailey2616]

One thing I have been doing is using ethanol-free gas for my mower, tiller and ATV. Just what my brother-in-law told me to do as he’s a motorcycle mechanic.

[@bigjoe2458]

thats good if you can find no ethanol fuel. not readily available everywhere

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

@@bigjoe2458 yep, only gas available around my area is the ethanol laced stuff.

[@MICHIGANMIKE12]

A bit more expensive. $3.89 a gallon in Michigan. But well worth the effort. I add a dash of Seafoam per the can recommended rate and NEVER had any issues with my stuff. USE IT for 2 cycle mix too...

[@josephbeussink9504]

You saved my day. I cleaned everything else but nothing changed. Cleaned the port as shown and bingo. Thank you!

[@Buckwsr]

Glad you got it running again!