A Full Day of Epic Troubleshooting and Repair at My Small Engine Shop!

[@Chickanic]

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[@kennethcarr2511]

Knowledge is priceless

[@robertwatford142]

It is known that if you want to keep an audience you must entertain, you do that well. Ans as an added bonus, you DO know your stuff!

[@1951re]

I am 73 yrs old and enjoy your posts and learn something new everytime.

[@ranflee1]

You are a master at you craft. 👍🏻👍🏻🤜🏻

[@BudTheDrummer]

I owned a Simplicity Landlod 2012 42" Garden Tractor, a Ryobi riding mower, 3 Homelite Super 2 Chainsaws, 2 Poulan Wild Thing Chainsaws, a Husqvarna 55, a ROOF Chipper/Vacuum, Stihl straight shaft Trimmer, Murray 21" mower,Troy Bilt 24" two stage snow blower and a I absolutely loved repairing and maintaining my small engines! I would fix machines for others and rescue machines from the Landfills or junk picking as a hobby. The main reason I love watching you is for the variety and your expertise. I live vicariously through your videos as I am no longer able to be a Mechanic. We love you! Thank You!

[@joelmollenkopf3767]

Excellent

[@TheWabbit]

That was a good video, sometimes it's nice just to sit back and watch a professional do their job.

[@Chickanic]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelkorrek7856]

I agree.. i loved it too

[@michaelkorrek7856]

@@Chickaniccan you be contacted? I do repairs for friends basically but sometimes as now i just cant get o mower to run. Ty from greenwood sc

[@tbrand6542]

​It's an enjoying learning experience watching your videos! We've had a rural gas station- general repair garage since 76 & repaired the occasional good customer. Keep up the good learning videos.

[@tbrand6542]

I just made a possitive comment but botched one line( my 1st comment about a video) I meant to say thet we repaired occasionly lawn mowers & chain saws for some of our good customers. Again keep up the good work!

[@jimgraham4673]

Really enjoyed this episode. very informative especially the clogged screen on the weed eater. I think that may be my problem. I know, loaded remark.

[@jefffch]

Dang lady you're good!👍

[@davea5150]

Nice headlights 😄

[@brittweir8844]

Great information 👍 thanks 😊

[@toddhowes7722]

well past when you usually check on the comments, but this definitely helped with fixing my old hedge trimmer, same as the last one you did. I did the same thing, had the lines reversed filter vs return. Thanks!!😁

[@Chickanic]

You're welcome!

[@smkymtnguy33]

Being retired, I always relieve some frustration watching someone work. Especially someone who works as hard as you! Now I'll take a nap.

[@snakeboren4814]

She's got beauty and brains!!!

[@munchiegoat]

That was excellent!

[@michaelmartt8899]

Thanks for another great video

[@kenbrown2808]

those DIY fixes remind me of Red Green; "If it's not broken, you're not trying."

[@jenbrushwood8872]

On the side of the chopsaw on one side of the handle there is a compression release

[@bentleyrichardson4283]

THANKS FOR THE NO NONSENSE REPAIR INFO

[@dandydonslife9869]

Definitely enjoyed watching, learned some great stuff. Thanks.

[@tomcoughlin4914]

I learned a lot. Great video! Good job!

[@Gearoid35]

Excellent video thanks

[@lqqkout7987]

Thanks for sharing and spending time for editing this video👍💪

[@oldcarjunky]

l work the tool repair shop for a utility company and this covered all our abused tools but the honda sump pump, very cool and good to know info thanks

[@GaryT1952]

One of your best Bre...please do this again...I learned more about troubleshooting in 20 minutes than a mornings worth of searching . It's all about eliminating the simple solutions first..thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@martinkuliza]

OK CONCEPT 2 - CONCEPTIALLY UNDERSTANDING HOW THE MACHINE WORKS When you learn, You learn from MACRO (Most general level ) to micro (Most specific level) Once you understand the concept of How to solve any problem You now pick an industry or situation in which to specifically apply those solutions. In this case SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS it's beneficial to know 1. How a combustion Engine Works 2. Pick a Machine that you like, whipper, blower, Hedger, lawnmower .. whatever... LEARN HOW IT WORKS Fundamentally.... these small engines are JUST ENGINES with a spinning drive line. and you can then (Theoretically) Attach what you want on the spinning drive line to have some functional work done The next step is to pick 1 Model - Download the Manual - RTFM (Read the Fucking manual) and absorb it (it was written for a reason) - if there is a SERVICE MANUAL.. Definitely download that - Obtain and Exploded diagram of the machine and see how everything connects - Obtain a complete parts list and learn what every part is responsible for doing. IN THE CASE OF A WHIPPER SNIPPER Here is what i would advise you to learn in this order..... TRY TO THINK LIKE AN ENGINEER HERE, OK (lets get a little technical ) 1. HOW DOES IT START it starts from the CONVERSION OF MANUAL MECHANICAL ENERGY (From your body, Your arm pulling on the starter cord) TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY. The purpose being.... Your Mechanical Energy (GENERATED BY THE FOOD THAT YOU EAT AND WATER THAT YOU DRINK.............SEE WHY THAT WAS IMPORTANT ??) Transfers into the Mechanical Mechanism (Which has an element of Leverage to it) that is supposed to Jump Start the engine 2. WHEN DOES IT IGNITE (Jump Start) and continue on it's own. This where learning how a combustion engine works, is helpful in troubleshooting. Learn about the necessary Mixture of Fuel, Air and a Spark. Learn about the magnet that sends the electricity to the spark plug and How Alternating current works and how electrical induction works, (this will help you understand the magneto and the coil) 2. WHAT KEEPS IT WORKING AND WHAT MAKES IT DIE OUT Again, learn how a combustion engine works and understand that after starting, Situations may change 3. CAN IT BREATH Without Air, the mixture becomes unbalanced and there is no explosion to turn the piston. this is the part where you question Air, Filter, Fuel Filter, Exhaust Filter, Any other filter, Understand what each of the filters filter. 4. Understand the importance of conductivity or lack of it and Removal of rust . Learn how to use an Angle Grinder with Wire brush to remove rust. 5. Understand the importance of Lubrication and where it is not helpful 6. UNDERSTAND... CLEAN IS BETTER so it's not about eliminating smallest problems first.. IT'S ABOUT FOLLOWING A LOGICAL WALK THROUGH OF HOW THE THINGS RUNS SO LIKE THIS... - Visual Examination first - Smell Examination - You know how to solve a problem - You've established the customer input and their priorites, it won't run... fix it. - Pull the chord. Does it start, How does it sound -- is it turning the crank shaft and in turn the clutch and in turn the head ? - Check simplest and quickest things first -- Does the primer bulb have fuel in it -- is the primer bulb broken or cracked -- Can you pump it and cause fuel to circulate through the Carburettor -- is the carburettor dirty -- check the Air filter for condition, is it clogged ,wet or clean -- check the fuel filter if possible -- check Exhaust filter if possible -- How much rust does the machine have on it - Next, Take out the spark plug, Examine it's condition -- Test the resistance on the spark plug is it RESISTIVE or NON RESISTIVE (Look at the manual) Resistive should have up to 10k Ohm Resistance Non Resistive should have less than 1 Ohm Resistance Using the wrong one will cause your motor to overheat or not start - Look into the cylinder, Pull the starter cord, does the piston go up and down. if No... you have a crank shaft issue if yes - Look at the clutch, does pulling the starter cord cause the clutch to spin (it should) - does pulling the start cord cause the head to spin (it shouldn't) if it does, Check the clutch and the drum / Bell Housing, Changes are one of them is rusted and or broken or really dirty SO BASICS..... does the drive line turn when starter cord is pulled does the spark plug fire off a spark is the carburretor feeding fuel into the engine correctly Are all the filters unclogged is the clutch and drum working correctly, Engaging and disengaging when they should. does the switch work, does the accelerator trigger work does the shaft spin does the head spin is there line in the head does it cut the grass Ultimately when you fix a problem IT SHOULD ACHIEVE THE GOAL FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED FOR so you see, it's not about eliminating smallest problems first IT'S ABOUT... FOLLOW THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE MACHINE as if you were a little person (Let's say , Ant Man) and you were walking through the steps of how it all works and inspecting it If you approach a problem like that, You will end up fixing it Because when you know HOW TO FIX ANY PROBLEM then you understand HOW A SPECIFIC MACHINE COMPLETELY WORKS You can then follow the path of operation of the machine to see where it stops working, You then identify the problem and fix the problem THAT'S MY ADVICE TO YOU Understand it Mechanically Understand it Electrically Understand it Fundamentally THEN UNDERSTAND THIS..... These things are Engineered to a price point, which is why ....... Most of them will work in a similar fashion to the others SOMETIMES THERE ARE JUST MINOR CHANGES THAT YOU NEED TO LEARN so there you go..... Move forward with that when you watch these videos YOUR'E WELCOME

[@chloeconniecarlton]

This has to be the record holder for the longest response to any YT,vidd...😮😮😮😮

[@rodneycichon5993]

Love your videos, I’m 80 years old and like putting around with my lawn equipment, keep s me and my mind occupied. Thanks your a great mechanic

[@oldscout80]

I thought I was the only 80 yr. old still liking this kind of stuff. I just cleaned out the tank, and carb, stuck in a new plug, air filter, and new gas on my son's 11.5 hp wood chipper. Started on the 2nd pull! You should have seen the smile on his face!!

[@Raptors_Talon]

You consistently inspire me to keep fixing my own machines. As frustrating as it can be at times I do enjoy working on them. To make something non-working work again is a rush and a large sense of accomplishment. Keep up with the great videos. Thank you.

[@davidjamison6598]

First time viewing you. YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF GIRL. WILL BE WATCHING AS MUCH AS I CAN

[@waynespears5664]

Enjoy all your content Bre .Thanks for sharing what you know with the rest of us,Its very Helpful......................................Fort Worth,Tx

[@markduncan6690]

A Fine Mechanic! (And Pretty too)

[@throttlebottle5906]

14:16 foot on the front bar, hand on the handle and throttle it slightly, yank like a rocket taking flight! typical power equipment.

[@firemedicjm911]

Watching these videos, It is not difficult to repair these small engines but the lack of attention to detail on the DIY repairs is astonishing...lol! It just takes a little extra attention. Then again, people fixing their own stuff and not paying attention does keep you in business.. :P

[@davidcarr286]

You my dear are a wizard. Thanks.

[@wegmandan]

I remember the day we used to set the coil with a matchbook cover and now there's no matchbook. But I like your idea with a business card

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

These "day in the shop" vlogs are cool. Always good to see you.

[@Chickanic]

Thanks Darlin'!

[@larkinoo]

I'll say it again Chickanic............You is awesome !!!

[@Chickanic]

Aw! Thanks Doug!

[@pauldillinger2286]

I love what you do. I used to work on those things and i miss it. You are a very beautiful Chickanic. Cant wait to see more.

[@haneyoakie14]

Cool! I would have reasoned (incorrectly) that the return line would be the smaller line because of thinking that there is less to return because it is using some of it.

[@jaypreddy8185]

A bit of advice from a aging man, I’ve spent my whole life setting things on the ground and working on them. Trust me, you need a solid table to set your equipment on while starting and adjusting on them! It will save your joints. Trust me on this! 😊

[@OB1974]

I actually learned a few tips today. Excellent video.

[@edhammond8709]

Love watching and learning

[@inthedogghouse86]

There is something so therapeutic about watching things get fixed.

[@deanwilliam459]

a mundane video to u gave me 20 minutes of enjoyment. love the commentry.

[@cwcole]

This video and channel HAS saved me a lot of time, money and frustration. Well, I still get frustrated, but that's something I need to work on a personal level 🙂

[@Rolog21]

Yep. It was cool to come along for the ride. Thanks.

[@grizzly766]

I learn sooo much from you! Thank You!

[@caveweta]

Love watching you diagnose the self help repairs gone wrong.

[@WVFAN1958]

Wow…thanks for sharing your day.

[@ramboharrisons1917]

Bre that was great and relaxing and helped get rid of stress and frustration anyway

[@robertdancho9671]

Good good good.

[@mcarroll598]

Nice!

[@kaitimeinqld8879]

Awesome watched this first time subscribed straight away, I’m a plumber but a terrible wannabe mechanic. Love your work.

[@trcass1]

great segment. your repair abilities absolutely amaze me.

[@Rotorhead1651]

Why? What's so amazing about a thoroughly competent mechanic?

[@trainguy55-f6q]

@@Rotorhead1651 They are so rare!

[@DoItYourselfDIYAtHome]

Thank you. There was many great tips on this video, saving time and money.

[@georgemartinezjr]

My Father use to say when it came to doing alot of stuff. Do the easiest or Most important First

[@georgemartinezjr]

Keep swimming Chika

[@jasonyoung804]

I Absolutely Love Watching Your KZbin Channel I Am A Small Engine Mechanic Myself And Because Of You Have Bought Some Of The Same Tools You Use I Am In The Process Of Build My Collection Of Tools I Need To Help Me Do The Job Right The First Time I Am Learning Alot

[@justinjeannette8082]

I just learned how to diagnose a small engine concern in 20 minutes. Thank you ma'am

[@stevepelino5986]

You make all this look so easy….We know it isn’t. Thank you for your videos!!! Malto Bene!!!!

[@DavidStober-t1v]

It’s 8-1-24 are you still out there helping people? Really like your what you’re doing, Thank you so very much for helping people out there ❤️

[@LukeWarmwater-yb5lx]

Good Video, very helpful, Thanks.

[@billdwyer7897]

Had a couple echo trimmers that lost power , saw Your video about the screens , Yup all plugged up , left them on the bench and went back out to work . No Forest Fire danger in the yards . 😎👍🍺🇺🇸

[@donaldpereira2652]

After a few years, IT started doing exactly the same thing. I removed the muffler and started it, and it ran perfectly. I cleaned the muffler, and it runs perfectly perfectly to this day. Wife is happy.

[@kyriakosfotiadis]

Thank you very much!

[@gcampbell83]

You definitely saved time and frustration showing mistakes folks have made and how to avoid/correct them. 1st thing that I have learned from Bre is always check the gas first before doing anything!

[@chrisbrown7362]

"Ain't got no gas in it." -Karl Childers

[@lynnlutjen261]

Enjoyed every second! Thanks❤

[@NPC2_4_U]

11:38 you're a genius!

[@tnrodgers]

Plenty of self inflicted repairs. I learned years ago to ask about recent repairs related to the complaint. Great work, be careful with your back, and….that coffee!

[@mitchelloates9406]

Had my own learning experience yesterday. Had to replace the fuel tank vent line on my 6 year old Troy-Bilt (aka Craftsman aka MTD) TB 30 R riding mower. Lesson One - I learned that I had to disassemble nearly half the mower, just to get to where the vent line attached to the top of the fuel tank. Lesson Two - I learned that grass clippings, dust, dirt, and pollen get EVERYWHERE in and on that beast. I had to spend more time with a bucket of water and a rag, cleaning off all the crud that had accumulated on the fuel tank and other hidden areas, and got baked into a hard film over the years, than actually replacing the vent line and reassembling the mower.

[@alandust2188]

You should do more of these.....it was GREAT!

[@michaeldixon908]

I learn every time I watch your videos. Thanks for posting such informative content.

[@BobSmith-eq9vs]

Fun to watch. I’m not surprised to see sometimes the problem is the last thing the customer tried to assemble.

[@mrboom4570]

You are right. Cutoff saws suck

[@chainsaw76d]

You are one of the best teachers on You Tube.

[@qfdforme]

Thanks. Fun video. A day in the life of the chickcanic!

[@qfdforme]

@MrsChickanic Keep up the good work.

[@qfdforme]

Still working on using it.

[@henryparrott2447]

Love all your show.. videos VERY helpful...May God bless.

[@silversurfer100]

I very much enjoy your videos as your delivery is straight up and the work done is correct and professional. Most refreshing is your honest assessment of how and why so many tools experience preventable problems. Keep.doing what you're doing, and thanks.

[@brittweir8844]

Awesome video. Great job, young lady.👍💪

[@davetackett8126]

Always a pleasure learning from someone who has "seen it before" and does not waste time going thru the troubleshooting process from the very beginning on each machine. THANKS!!

[@bladerider544]

Chickanic rocks 😊

[@MrRebar15]

*Chickanic* Bravo well done, thank-you for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@jeffstoodley6155]

Great job

[@markimperial40]

I'm checking my exhaust screen today 💥👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼

[@denniskalivoda]

Great job young lady.

[@patorilim266]

Your Amazing! I like how you pay attention to the little details that make the world of difference! 👍😎

[@geofjones9]

Those 2 cycle engines gave me fits when I was in high school, fixing grass cutters on the side.

[@scottyparker2534]

I haven't worked all small motors much, my friend asked me if I can get her weed eater going I told her I could I order her a new carburetor that you suggested, she had replaced the lines but they were the wrong ones, the carburetor kit got here it had the new clear lines,big and small, so i replaced the new lines and put on the new carb, I started it up and it runs like a dream she told me I never thought you could do this, it made my whole day thank you for your advice God bless

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Thanks Bre,you the best🇺🇲

[@jayrose9463]

Not a guy or girl thing It's a channel thing You explain stuff with equal depth and knowledge I'm a fool with small engines compared to you Great work

[@mikeconnolly9933]

Awesome

[@dalekundtz760]

Thank you for making the videos. You walk us through the steps so that even us dummies can understand and save us frustration. I have learned much from your videos.

[@paul.tuttle]

Thank you for letting us being part of an ordinary day at your shop - you are a true professional !!! It really is a pity that you're not round the corner - or vice versa, me not living in Ark ...

[@liljoeii6091]

Thank you for the video

[@kbjerke]

I'm addicted to Chickanic videos!! The only downside is that I'm supposed to be doing yardwork, not watching my favourite mechanic work miracles. LOL 😍

[@davidduma7615]

@@richardrandall1852 mmmm, Taryl's act can be hard to take sometimes.

[@rustyscutt3199]

Skills Girl ! Love it !

[@seanseanseanseansean]

This was most educational. I'm INTO this series now, a new subscriber. Please do another "full day" soon.

[@liftrucs]

Brilliant and you'll always learn something by watching how someone else does it. Well done

[@vickieengland7947]

I love your videos I’m a female, and I work on a lot of my own things not as good as you, but I try, but I do learn a lot from you. Thanks for sharing and always enjoy anything you’ve put out to watch thanks again.

[@terryholloway9930]

I did enjoyed watching the hardest working woman on KZbin thanks

[@Chickanic]

Aw! Thanks Terry!

[@paulprigge1209]

It is awesome to see you grill so much with subscribers. I think you only had 80,000 only when I started watching. Your success has been shared with many people h You have learned so much

[@dodgeguy999]

Girl your amazing !

[@Mile3030]

finaly someone on you tube that has a clue...

[@ScottJ5860]

I'm in my mid sixties, lived the vast majority of my life without the benefit of KZbin and other people's skills wisdom and know how. Naturally my skills with small engines have been limited to basic maintenance. So thank you Bre, thanks to you & a few others, (mostly you though), I've learned a lot & not only have I been able to save a few bucks but also earn a few bucks as well. Unfortunately my propensity for screwing up hasn't really lowered the frustration level down much but we're getting there.😃