Repairing Free Machines to give to those in need! Will They Run?

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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[@Chickanic]

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[@MrUnokelly]

Fair play to you to pay it forward, so many shops would just cash in on a freebie like that . Honesty and kindness is in short supply in this world . Keep up the good work 👏

[@gillgetter3004]

I had a lawnmower for sale at a garage sale years ago, it was older but worked great. A young couple was buying kids clothes etc. very fixed budget just starting out. The wife and I gave them all the stuff they wanted and the mower!! The good feeling was better than the little money👍

[@DeanCharles123]

Those are words we should hear a lot more nowadays, "Help people in need"!! Thank you for that!!

[@tee-steel.0158]

You have saved this old man. Over the years I have little by little stoped fixing my small equipment. You have given me a boost to at least to try to try. You have saved me so much $$ and love 💕 your videos. You are a great teacher and explain things so great 😀 thank you!!! You are a beautiful kind young lady 👍👍👍👍

[@robertmailhos8159]

Bless you for your helping those in need of lawn care equipment 🙏🙏

[@1chound1]

Good on you!!! I am a retired electrician and I repair many mowers every year, rolling around in my backyard with no shop to work in. A lot are done for free for people who can't afford repairs. And like you on this, I have things given to me and repair from several donors, with a little help on parts from some churches when needed, this gets done. Some repairs are made and they are charged, if I know they are capable of paying. Keep up the good work and keep teaching us. Thank you!

[@kbjerke]

Awesome, Bre! What a good thing to do for the community! ❤

[@garykampmann8070]

Your so sweet to give to people in need and a plus your headlights were on lol I love watching your videos I’ve learned a ton from you

[@donaldbishop7222]

yes i agree ,,,,an she easy on the eyes .... such a Sweetie !!!!!!!

[@5roundsrapid263]

Yeah, must have been cold in that garage. I was getting Charlie’s Angels flashbacks when she did a little dance…

[@kathypriddy8430]

We just returned from nearly 50 years in Europe where I started repairing small engine items as a hobby. It Snowballed. I have never changed a dime for my time and small parts I have to purchase. SO, 130+ units later, I’m still making people smile. I would drag units from the recycle centers on base, repair them and give them away to those in need. The great feeling you get & the Smiles that Glow from those you help, make it all worth while. Good on Ya Lady..

[@5roundsrapid263]

Thank you for your service. My family is full of vets, but I couldn’t join because of my scoliosis. They still taught me everything they knew!

[@Jim-Wade]

Love this video and the idea of repairing things for those who truly need help. Lately, I've been seriously considering asking friends and neighbors to give me their old equipment so I can "turn trash into treasure" for those in need. I've got plenty to do but I want to do more to help others.

[@tomyousch7070]

It’s great you pay forward to people that can’t afford to buy these products new. Credits to you for your progressive attitude to help others.I’m with you!!

[@5roundsrapid263]

You are really something. My uncles had a small engine shop circa 1970-1990. They sold cheap or gave away things people needed. I’m glad the tradition hasn’t died out!

[@5roundsrapid263]

My family grew up poor like she said she did, and didn’t rip off people who couldn’t afford it.

[@danieljanssen4580]

Super nice thing you are doing by re-homing the trimmer. There is NOTHING that feels better than knowing you are helping folks less fortunate!❤

[@jimbrewer2893]

Love the little dance when it ran. Wonder if the mower will be as easy?

[@rogercamp2910]

Bre that is awesome. I service the local elderly powetools for free, makes you feel good and give one a good name in the neighbourhood. Well done

[@grandpafischer8317]

Very neat young lady. Enjoy your content, keep giving back.

[@davidmahoy4478]

I have an easy start on my chainsaw, it makes it much easier for an old man to start it. My wife also has one with the easy start. I’m 80, and she is 74. Still using chainsaw when the wind blows down a tree, or need to do some trimming. I enjoy learning from your channel.

[@philliphall5198]

I work on them and sometimes I just have to wait for help starting them because I’m 72 and arms worn out after 54 years mechanic diesel work

[@raymondcampbell2346]

Bre thank you for being generous and giving person. I do a lot of no charge or cost for parts only if I don't have the good used parts available. When I was police officer one of the jobs I got given to me was to get people to keep their grass cut. Often I found them to be on need of help. If they had a non running mower, I would come back after work and check it out and take it home to fix it. Again I would charge only for parts I didn't have on hand. Service the mower and clean it up and returning it to a smiling and sometimes teary eyed person. Word got out and anyone who had an old mower they would get a hold of me and give it to me so I always had a mower to give away after repairing it. Thanks again for all you do for all of us out there doing what you and your husband do.

[@bennieharrison9965]

It is very nice to give to the needy. That was a very quick fix.

[@sonnyblazer5504]

*NICE OF YOU - to say the least* ! You say, IT SMOKES! I'll add, "It's Old ENOUGH" and what a nice machine for SOMEONE! God bless always!

[@jonlambshead5115]

I Wish That People Would Drop There Unused Equipment At My Place , But That's Not The Point. That Is Such A Nice Gesture Bree To Fix & Give Them To People Who Really Need These Machines. Your Kindness, It Will Come Back To You Tenfold .. Thanks For The Video

[@MrPabco]

Just one reason why I like small, local businesses over big box stores. SERVICE to the community. Knowing the local community and fulfilling some of the needs of that community. Well done Chick. God bless.

[@richardasbell7691]

What a blessing for your community! I have a Stihl blower with spring assist that broke twice. I had the shop remove it and make it like normal.

[@rickschlessenger3464]

God Bless you! Your kindness will be rewarded many times. We have a shop that ripped my elderly Dad off so many times. He would bring a riding mower in (1 1/2yr old) to have it fixed. They would hold it hostage for 4 months and then claim it would cost $400 to fix. He would let them keep it and buy another riding mower. This happened over and over. Keeping the machine for months and claiming ALWAYS $400 to fix it. They also claimed there was a $100 fee to diagnose it. He finally told me what was going on. I asked him because I kept seeing new riding mowers. I put a stop to that. This "business" just ripped people off. I am so glad there are still honest people like you in the world. *UNFORTUNATELY* this "business" still operates. Be well.

[@rickschlessenger3464]

@Official_Chickanic... Ok, what do I need to do? I am new to youtube. Thanks 🙂

[@SammyFender]

What a great idea to give to those in need!!

[@sergep.9059]

I really like the fact that you pay it forward.... and thank you for all you tips on how to fix small engine could be a good retirement hobby😊

[@paulmcreynolds1774]

Awesome job. It's great to hear that you are going to be giving these to people in need. We need more of that in this world today. You are a very good person.

[@On_The_Farm]

It's wonderful that you are paying forward. Kudos to you!

[@kd5byb]

When you were mentioning essential 2-cycle troubleshooting tools I saw the beer bottle and was like yup! Beer is essential when working on 2-cycles! :) Nice video! Love to see things fixed and re-used rather than going into the trash. Too much stuff today goes into the trash when it just needs a little TLC.

[@bradlane3662]

Most of my friends feel the same as you do about curved shaft trimmers. However, I'm six feet tall and much prefer them. I don't know why. I have both and sometimes I wonder how many miles of tough weeds and crabgrass I've cut here on my rural place in southern WV! This is a wonderful thing you've decided to do and you'll be blessed for it. I really enjoy your channel. I've learned some extremely helpful things. Thanks!

[@roberekaram144]

Give, and thou shalt receive.

[@MrGrummpy]

Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you.

[@tommix6457]

You're such a good person, to help people out that are in need, it comes back to you tenfold later. I did vote for the string trimmer and I'm glad it was an easy fix. It's going to feel so good when you give that to a needy person I've done that a few times myself where I help the needy person you feel great after.

[@GCGomez]

That's so awesome Bre!!! Good on y'all for doing that.❤️

[@mdnite2941]

Thanks for helping people out! 👍

[@philheese1728]

You are truly a good and kind person. More people need to pay it forward. Thanks for what you do.

[@Witch_way07]

I watch your channel, for all the great tips. I'm a do it yourself mom and my boys think I can fix or build a lot of stuff. I will keep watching

[@tnrodgers]

Great stuff. I always start with the variables, fuel first, air filter, plugs, etc. Nice to give this to those in need.

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Awesome that it runs and even more awesome you are paying it forward !!!

[@davidwilcox9110]

Yes, you may dislike the spring assist but for an old timer like me who was never built to be athletic (couldn’t make it in professional sports so ended up as a family doctor for 44 years) it’s the berries! I finally have a chain saw I can start for the limited need I have in my small yard. As a skinny kid my mother even bought a lawn mower with a spring start and we both loved it. So there are those of us who the spring assist start was developed for. For other whimps reading this get an electric chain saw….. they always start and run well and are lower cost without the mess of another gasoline engine. I have both and use them frequently…..

[@hanksbud2544]

Great job mam. My favorite channel. Lots of money saved by watching your channel.

[@818garage]

Awesome as always, I've been watching your videos for a good while and I just got my own small engine repair shop opened up, so you've been a big help on little tricks that I would otherwise overlook. Rock on girl!!

[@homergee57]

Nice peoples harder to find with a good heart I happy find you channel and learn about you helping peoples in need Sharing make life more meaning What can I said except THANKS

[@delseckora5327]

Not many people like you left in this wonderful world. Keep up the great work.

[@orlandodiaz4059]

Yess! I did vote on both equipment will get fixed. You’re a great mechanic and a good heart ❤ person, that’s why you’re blessed.

[@mceperformance8978]

That is so awesome, what a generous gesture. Hats off to you!

[@anniestrite6614]

Just stumbled onto your videos. I’ve decided you are a rockstar. 😇. Just bought a used Toro string trimmer. It wouldn’t run. I watched your videos and figured it out! I keep coming back to learn more. Excellent!

[@charlespuckett6207]

God bless you I too grew up with very little. You must have a heart the size Texas. Continue to pay it forward. Hugs

[@paulm3481]

Very nice of you to do this.We need more people like you in this world.

[@chrisd1328]

I really enjoy your videos. Background: I'm a retired engineer who maintains my own equipment. However, the best thing is that you seem like a really good human being. I enjoy your paying it forward mind set. Keep up the great work!

[@joncooke2450]

You and your videos are just awsome. What a wonderful thing to do, you are a star 👍

[@raysoltero7963]

Thanks for helping others! Your kindness will be rewarded!

[@bilphil74]

I wish I lived closer, and was friends with y’all. Y’all seem like great people, and I love the fact that you’re giving back/paying it forward. I’m disabled myself, and have no feeling in my right leg due to a back injury. I know what you mean about taller people needing a straight shaft trimmer, because I’m 5’11” trying to work with a curved shaft trimmer that only starts half of the time. Keep up the great videos. We love y’all.

[@trcass1]

good on you for doing this. good tip about the eye dropper and turkey baster. you really explain things very well. thanks.

[@lonhoschar1943]

WOW! That's pretty cool. No parts (except the spark plug) to get it running!! Someone is going to be REALLY happy to get this one!! Not everyone would just give it away. Good on you for paying it forward!!!

[@jeffcooper5789]

Nice thing to do for those who don't have much.

[@Clrwatrtom]

Your husband is a lucky man. I love your heart Chicanic❤

[@lovmytruck]

Proud you are paying it forward. I believe you will get the mower running also.

[@stevepelino5986]

Love your attitude towards helping the next person. Great video!! Thx

[@jameshedrick605]

Not many shops would do that. I try to pay it forward whenever it's possible. I grew up not having much of anything myself and now i'm in my 30s i have went around and after storms come through go and clean up for people they would always try and pay me but i always told them to give it to someone that that really needs it

[@alanreynolds2125]

A lovely lady with a big heart ❤❤

[@clrd4tkoff]

That is SO AWESOME you're doing that!! 👍🏻 Giving your skill and talent back to the community!👍🏻 🤗

[@johnarnold6502]

They look really good I would love to try them. I know they won't go as far when I play but I enjoyed the sound of the driver. Good presentation again

[@tomyousch7070]

You’re so generous to help the people that need a helping hand to get back into the mean stream. Let m know how I can help with getting started in your area. I’m already doing the same or similar action in my area after the fires in 2017 and 2019. I still have clients that lost everything in 2017 fires here in Sonoma County that we are waiting for insurance to settle.

[@janchristensen7993]

Never a doubt 😊

[@lloydbethel252]

Easy fix on the trimmer. Now for the mower.

[@Robsbrd99]

Fine job. I'm sure that you'll find the Styl a good home.

[@terryraymond7984]

youre so nice to help people in need

[@billfleming8281]

Appreciate you Bre , always great to help others ! The world needs more of it !

[@agustinestrada6331]

Thanks for your KZbin I have learn a lot about fixing my mowers n all my equipment

[@tdumford1]

I get alot of equipment donated to myself. I have given a few mowers to the neighborhood kids to try and help them make their own money and start working.

[@tdumford1]

@Chickanic..... do people really fall for this

[@garyintelisano984]

Great video! Your grandparents did a good job raising you!

[@kurdtcobainaguillon]

Great video bringing the dead back from the dead lol, and good vibes for u and your family helping out people that will appreciat what your doing, 💯😎

[@slipperyblueclay2521]

Another informative video. Just wanted to thank you for your video on hard starting chainsaws. Your advice works!

[@brucechapman5553]

That was simple enough. Lol. Excellent work. I have an Fs 80 Stihl and had to put a new carburetor on it a few years ago and it hasn’t missed a beat since and it does a lot of work for sure. Keep up the great work!!!!

[@tomemberley]

Paying it forward... Awesome! Outstanding! Thanks for all that you do!

[@grekiely6245]

Thanks for helping out. :) I had a FS45 for 10 years. Great machine when it would run. In Aust, fuel quality can be an issue, so I only made enough for each session. Traded it on a Honda USM 425, after 14 years, just replaced the carby.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thank you, that was the best "how to" video I have ever watched. Cheers

[@mikemalm7789]

Cool idea!

[@silverfox-59]

This is so very kind of you to help someone else out, not that you don't help all of us out because you definitely do. Thanks and God bless.

[@timothyhatcher8673]

Hi I'm disabled and I don't have enough money to buy a strimmer I live in the UK I love all your videos and u always inspired me happy new year to you and your family

[@Gearoid35]

Well done Bre for giving to those in need

[@johntruesdale1612]

didn't know her name was Bre......

[@johntruesdale1612]

Spelled with only one “E”. Cool.

[@deancarder5829]

Great video, Bre. God will bless you and your business when you "pass it on." You always do such great videos! Thank you!

[@noworriesmate5903]

You pay it forward with each and every video.

[@robmatthews7972]

Good job and the pay it forward. By personal experience I found that water in gasoline will sit in the bottom of the fuel bowl and if a drop gets up in the jet - it will Block gasoline from getting vaporized to make the engine run. Long term, the water corrosion will block fuel passages.

[@brendahall7483]

Wonderful idea! I do the same thing in my community. I’m no professional like you, but I’m retired and like to work on small engines as a hobby. I use the neighborhood app Nextdoor to ask for donations (especially during spring and fall garage cleanings)… many of my neighbors have contributed gas powered equipment they no longer want or need. If and when I can repair the items I donate it to Habitat For Humanity on behalf of the person who gave it to me. This usually includes, lawn mowers, trimmers, generators, chainsaws, etc. anything a new home owner can use. I’m sure you’re going to find it to be as gratifying as I do… just helping people in need makes you feel good too!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Always nice to help people out.

[@bruceklassen8261]

I’m not handy but I am learning thank you

[@peterhall5110]

Real great with givaways for less fortunate! And i liked you alot before i saw this. I learn lots of new stuff from you. :) a tip on the EZ start (springloaded). after you choke it, and get it to go boom. Turn the choke off and give it maybe 5 more slow pulls. That does the trick with my little ms211c chainsaw. It gets real cranky if you dont turn of the choke after it pops. Keep up the good work! :)

[@keithienmason4643]

I went to Big blue and bought my first Stihl fs56 RC string trimmer it's my second year I have my Stihl fs56 RC

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

It looked good to me from the get-go so I'm not surprised at all. The lady next door is one of those that gets upset with machines. She gave me a brand new Echo straight shaft whacker that wouldn't run? It didn't feel right, the throttle was loose and sloppy? I opened the shrouds and the plastic top of the carb that hold the cable was broken. I'm thinking she got pissed and gave it a toss? I found the part on line but for a buck more I just got a brand new carb. Really cheap! Two nuts and two tugs later I had a new brush cutter. TIP: walk into most rug stores and ask for a syringe, they usually give you one for free. I have some bigger ones my doctors nurse gave me I use for removing gas in things like my wood splitter. I attached some tygon to them to get into the tank corners!

[@jacksonnra1856]

All my lawn equipment was someone's throwaway. 28" high vac rider,homelight weedeater and ryobi edger..Running 5 years strong.. My neighbor bought me my first new weed wacker, husqvarna. Powerful but stalls out when I flip to edge. I feel bad taking my ugly free perfectly working homelite back out.

[@kubotajordan9502]

That's really nice of you to do that.👍

[@davidwiley3983]

I enjoy your channel. You are very knowledgeable about small engine repair. Is help me on some of my projects. Keep up the good work 💪

[@drakesmallman2518]

I gotta say i love what you do and i enjoy all your videos and i have learned a few neat tricks and ideas from different videos that you have made i wish you all the best and keep up the great work and keep that helpful advice coming i learn a lot from your videos thanks for the information keep on rocking on peace and blessed be Drake

[@BuffaloChicken]

Absolutely amazing! 💖 doing God's work!

[@graemecamday]

Thank you, you're are so nice for doing that for others, totally agree with you about easy starts, once had a chainsaw start on me 20 seconds later after putting it back on the work bench.

[@philliphall5198]

Would scare me if it started and hurt someone

[@edwardkirkland686]

Good job! Thanks for paying it forward 👍🙏🏻

[@beckyjacobs9176]

Good morning I have a Stihl weed Whipper and a chainsaw that both have the pull assist I found out over the years they flood out really easy you barely got to pull on the rope I'm happy that you did this video and is going to make someone very happy

[@kenbrown2808]

try alternating one pull with the choke on and one with it off. I do the reverse with tools when they're warm, starting with choke off, and I don't have flooding problems.