Diagnosing, Fixing and Fails! A Typical Day at My Small Engine Shop! How to Repair!

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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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Although very informative, these videos are for entertainment purposes. Please use all possible safety precautions when repairing and operating your small engine equipment.

[@Chickanic]

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[@Mark.Anderhalt]

I have worked on small engines of my own for 60 years, I learn something every time I watch, Thanks

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Me too.

[@sandy7299]

...and me!

[@Chickanic]

Thanks Mark!

[@nunyabznz3029]

I am fascinated when I watch your videos. When younger I wanted to learn more about motors but did the mom thing alone which didn't allow me free time to try it. Seeing you diagnose such a variety of machines is very entertaining to me.

[@5ryane]

What makes a good mechanic? You are a good example of a good mechanic! My personal belief is that 50% of being a good mechanic is PERSEVERANCE (STEADFASTNESS)never stop until you determine all the factors that make a correct decision to stop or fix.

[@badbob]

Good morning Bre, you're going to soil your nice Stevie Nicks Tee shirt. I watched that movie sling blade in 1996 when it first came out. RIP John Ritter. Always enjoy your videos. Glad to see you are back on the repairs. Greetings from sunny Myrtle Beach SC.

[@aaronhooks6258]

Just got home from work and can have my lunch with Chickanic. Good day!

[@kbjerke]

Sitting here with a coffee, snowed in, (!) and watching Chickanic. Doesn't get any better. Thanks, Bre!! 😃

[@RaymondCastro-qj6ll]

Yes sir that's what I was just doing drinking coffee and watching

[@fartsackjack7081]

SO GLAD UR BACK UP N GOIN .....I HAVE SO MUCH 2 STROKE STUFF TO LEARN

[@rhegafd]

Have you ever thought about building a chain saw starting station? Sounds silly but I built one that basically holds my chain saw down while I pull the rope instead of me putting my foot on it. I have one saw that I have to depress the trigger ever so slightly to get it to start and I dont have enough limbs to step on it, hold the handle and pull the cord. Its a half inch board I weather proofed and a piece of hard plastic that I slip the bottom of my chain saw handle into. It holds it secure to the ground with no movement. Love your content. You have helped me fix two of my saws in the past.

[@scottreynolds1984]

2 out of 6 repaired not good odds, and not good for customer confidence , isnt it up to the customer if they want there 40 year old saw repaied

[@jerrystark6766]

I had to do the same because my boot doesn't fit in the handle of my Husky 372. Using a spring clamp on the throttle also helps sometimes.

[@scuba535]

@@scottreynolds1984yes and no. It’s also up to the mechanic if they want take to time to work on it. When you have tons of customers it’s not really great to spend a ton of time on one thing. Especially a 40 year old machine that you may not be able to find parts for.

[@JoeGraves24]

⁠@@scottreynolds1984well, we don’t know if the customer had already said how much to spend on it. Some of those saws would only be worth $300 in good running shape. Parts for the bad cylinder and piston saw would be $200 for oem if you could find it. Autotune saws are a PITA for small shops to deal with so that’s understandable. She doesn’t have unlimited time to track down penny ante problems in the busy season.

[@scottreynolds1984]

@@JoeGraves24 so the easy jobs get done first to hard baskit customers have to wait till it suits her , i wouldnt be waiting around for her id go else where , thats called looking after her self not the customer interests stiff if they use saws for there buisness , and cant make money

[@daverave3698]

I know very little about small engines, so I find your channel fascinating. You have a great way of presenting and explaining. Thanks.

[@bubbabubba2013]

You learn by tinkering

[@RobsNeighbor]

Love your channel! I work at our rural dump and get so many small engines, saws trimmers blowers, they all work with a little TLC, there are no small shops that repair like yours in our area so people pitch and replace.

[@quaddad]

Stevie Nicks fan!!! I guess we all fall into that category.

[@ritajolly7356]

I came across your video's searching how to fix my cub cadet wheeled trimmer. I am 61 yrs old, on a fixed budget and trying to fix my yard machines, I took a small engine class like 40 yrs ago but still remember some of the repaired stuff and I tell you, your video's have taught me so much, so thank you very much. Now all I need to do is collect/buy the tools I need to actually fix them. I have and continue to watch and learn from you. You are the best when it comes to showing and explaining how to fix things. Again thank you. Rita

[@rcf8367]

That great 40+ year old Stihl 045 needs pressure tested to find the air leak(s) then replace faulty gaskets, intake boot or crank seals.

[@woodstover]

That's exactly what she said. I'm sure if the customer wants to pay the labor charges for that, she'd be happy to do it. It's still a gamble on both sides that sealing is all it needs.

[@gilguillemette4174]

You’ve got great patience girl. Your process of elimination is inspiring. Thanks Gil

[@joncooke2450]

So good to see you in your new and beautifully organised space, Bre 😊👍 Chickanic is "reborn" 👍

[@Chickanic]

I can't wait to show you the whole place!

[@ToddAdams1234]

@@Chickanicme either. OH how I wish that I could still come to your place to do business…but such is life I guess.😢

[@960wattoffgridrv]

She really knows how to work the bugs out! That was so funny when that bug ran out of the chainsaw. You're such a brave lady! 😅😂😅😂😅😂

[@chanceteo81]

You are expert and thorough in all your videos and I like the fact that you give the links to where we can get the tools you use . Keep up ythr good work and keep the videos coming!

[@argentumman7116]

I've watched you (and have learned from you) for a while now. This format of "daily diagnosing" is my favorite! I especially appreciated the reality of the "fails". Makes me feel better that I just can't get that one piece of equipment to work right. This format should be one you do at least monthly. I grabbed a cup of yogurt, and relaxed during wind down for the night. LOVED IT!!!

[@johnjohnson6061]

Did you every hear the old one "I just love work.......I could watch it all day! ha ha. No one can say you do not earn your money. You must be pretty tired at the end of a "normal day". Love the efficiency that you have tools and parts within reach.

[@michaelrockwell9691]

For flushing fuel tanks, I empty them as much as possible, spray a couple seconds of carb cleaner, close it up and shake it around, dump it, and then take my air gun and blow in it while it's upside down. Comes out as clean as new.

[@RushAustin]

Serious question - what do you do with the old gas you dumped out of the fuel tank?

[@lesfox2010]

Carby cleaner can be a bit rough on O rings and stuff like that. It can end up creating more issues than it solves if it gets into the carby.

[@user-fz4eh3yv6q]

So pleased business is going really well for all of you. It must of been a huge decision moving out of the old shop. I'm relieved I have the opportunity to learn more from you. Every video is a school day.🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MrTimEarl]

Good Morning Bre! Looks like you having fun lol and the way you get them plugs out I wouldn't want to see ya mad .... Have a great day and Thanks again.

[@georgewhite8546]

At first I went to your videos totally for help fixing my Deere 100 series and my Son-in-Law's. Today I checked in because I wanted to see how you diagnosed problems with small engines- especially chain saws. Your experience and skill was shining as per usual, and you never disappoint with at least a couple of good laughs too! It's not just instructive- you are entertaining too. I think this video is the best I've seen so far due to the systematic unraveling of the machine's issues and fixing them. I have got to get an endoscope and that remote tach too! So much fun and valuable tips are present here . I've got a TON of respect for you as a PRO-TECH! George in Scituate, MA

[@thomasfrost6993]

You talk about your spring weather. Here in VT we got 3" last night and starting Friday night, 5-10". Just about a week ago I had all my outdoor equipment out and our snow was almost gone!!! Happy Spring.

[@joannesears3644]

From cowboy1: Have learned much from you. On the ranch, we used a paste on a stick to see if water was in diesel fuel. If water was present, the paste turned a different color.

[@wooyam103]

I came across your videos the other night and wow just amazing knowledge you have. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@tonycritcher3419]

Always informative, interesting and honest! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise .

[@garylavorgna5976]

Your careful methodical proactive to each problem has helped me to evaluate my 2 chainsaws(stihl and Husky). Th new s looks great! Thanks

[@KWB737]

Thanks so much Bre, I learn so much from you and all your video's.

[@ben-me9jy]

Thank you for this day in the shop Bre! Learned some thing new!

[@richardcampbell3693]

Im get my equipment ready for spring cleanups as i watch these video's, i been fixing stuff for a living for a long time and i still have learned alot from your channel. Thank you.

[@christopherfanara2593]

Thank You for your service and helping with good ideas

[@johnme7049]

The fun never ends with Chickanic! Thank you for all the help you provide.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Welcome to the spring Rush on getting All of your customers small engine equipment fixed up and running again Bre

[@marshallfrazier915]

Thank you for the very informative videos,I watch some of the other repair videos that feature men mechanics and they are helpful, but you break everything down and make the solution clearer for me to understand.Please keep up the good work.

[@pmae9010]

As a fan of small engines and an owner of many of all sorts I appreciate that you run into all the same issues, and fix them.

[@thomasseals7670]

Great job. I love the way you never give up on things too quickly!❤

[@samp3922]

Just want to say thank you for the tip on the Mantis. Went out and got a great deal on an old ugly one that does just beautifully on my front yard 2,000 sq ft Took me a day but saved my arms and back. Thanks for your full hearted endorsement of these great mighty mites. Mantis 2 stroke👌👍🏻💪

[@avatarmong]

Love how practical your approach and videos are. Way to go.

[@AlexKost-tq6bj]

Just found this channel, so good. Love the step by step diagnostics - super helpful when learning! Thank you!

[@xshanghu]

You have been a great help. I tried to start mowers with old gas. You set me straight.

[@skyepilotte11]

Thx Bre...Great insights on these chain saw issues.

[@tonym6920]

Another great learning experience watching your vids, thanks for sharing your vast experience, 👍👍

[@neilsprague187]

Thanks for all the knowledge you share

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Your one in a million ✔️💯 from Melbourne AUSTRALIA 👍🤠

[@markbleick852]

Thanks for all you teach us

[@charlesgraham9954]

I've been looking for an older lawnmower that doesn't have all the crap i don't need on it or in the engine that breaks easy. u know find a lil 38" and rebuild the engine and pully system, a miner rebuild. i had a craftsman from the mid 90s i should have never gotten rid of. only one safety off on the seat, and that was disconnected by me. lol. i like how u just tell it like it is, no BS. like it should be, thank u for your time.

[@inkydoug]

Your new shop looks GREAT!

[@edhammond8709]

Nice looking shop

[@user-ue6bc6kk3n]

I’m so glad you started having your videos again. I missed you.❤❤😊

[@seagull6931]

I really enjoy your videos, they are cery entertaining and also contain so much information. I've successfully used your "how to" informative vids to repair items at my home. I also greatly appreciated the included bit about "Slingblade" and the video taken in the restaurant! Continue your wonderful vids and i'm praying that your husband and yourself be well and healthy. 😊

[@xoriatmike6857]

Awesome video, i just got into small engine repair ... funnily enough i went backwards. Started on cars, moved to Diesel trucks and then got the itch with chainsaws in particular. I know exactly how you feel with the old Stihl, it looks clean, wonderful, amazing ... all your hopes and dreams in that bright creamsicle colored saw! And bam you need to do a full teardown because of a cylinder, stuck rings or leaking seals. Have to give you credit keeping optimistic with all the machines you get, good stuff!

[@buzzschiffert415]

Excellent and informative. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos

[@billloomis3907]

Loved the shirt, Steve's been a soft spot for years. Your vids are great, Brings back a lot of memories. Thanks!

[@fayiznalu8411]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@aussiechique798]

I love this I worked in a mower shop for seven years and this was a normal day

[@jakeschisler7525]

I take it from the noise that you have an upstairs in the building. My son bought me one of those scopes for Christmas year before last. I've only used it one time and that was to look up the pipe for my wood stove. Pretty neat!

[@grandy0406]

Really have learned a lot watching your videos. I enjoy your teaching and explanations very much. Good luck in your business operations.

[@jimbrewer2893]

I just watched another two stroke video on Taryl's channel. What a mess! What you just showed and what he showed are the very reasons a lot of shops won't work on 2 strokes. Great video Bre!

[@MrSpeedyJ]

Love this. More Diagnosing and Fixing video's please!

[@blairguinea6811]

Thanks Bre, always enjoy your channel

[@hu5116]

Great video and diagnostics! Thanks!

[@toolmantim613]

I have an 029 handed down from my Dad. Still runs great

[@trcass1]

great segment. good to see the thought process and repair procedures.

[@dajonczy427]

Another fine quality video by Bree at Chicanic 😊😊😊

[@brianblumer4367]

Another great video. Love how the shop is coming along.

[@Chickanic]

I can't wait to show you everything! It's almost finished!

[@brianblumer4367]

@@Chickanic It is not finished until there is a couch in it. Every good garage/shop needs a couch.

[@wilsongonez2949]

Sporadic (no "spiratic")... but... you are the dream of any male on earth.Wish u a happy n long life, girl!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@johnschroeder6351]

I have a Husqvarna 570AT and it was doing similar to the 572XP you had in. The magneto fir the computer had fried on my saw. It took our local Husqvarna dealer and Husqvarna Australia a while to work it our as it was the first one with that issue. Mine pre dated the computer port fir diagnostics. It is now fixed and running well. It is my main saw for tree felling these days i mostly only run Husqvarna equipment.

[@jonathanstabley7807]

watched a video where they had a problem with the vent port for fuel pressure that was plugged up from the factory. He had to drill it out. The saw would start, but wouldn't stay running. After he did that, it ran fine. Love your videos!!

[@ebutuoyssa]

This comment is a lot more important than you think. The wildland fire service has been plagued with "geysering" problems. I'll spare you the details but this vent seems to be the elusive common denominator. Nice catch on that.

[@Keith-tz2jy]

It's been a while since I've watched your channel. Your new shop is looking good in the background. Nice and organized. Good work keep it up

[@67enfield]

I love your new video space it looks great. Thanks for making another great video

[@georgeshanks6157]

Really enjoyed this look into your world!! I'm George, from Waldo, Maine!! Keep up the great work!!

[@randybeard6040]

I have a Husq. Med. Duty Saw that I bought new over 32 years ago, it has probably cut two semi loads of wood, has never failed me. I have replaced couple bars and countless chains and don't ever remember replacing spark plug. I keep Fuel Stabilizer in it, just used it the other day, 2nd. pull and it started like it always does. Don't know if Newer Ones are made as good as this one but this Chainsaw has been a Testament to Husq. Quality...

[@jimmungai1938]

I bought a oh 29 steel back in about 1995 out of a pawnshop in White center in Seattle and I’ve been using it ever cents runs good now I use Amsoil two-stroke oil and it still runs very good

[@philheese1728]

Hey, great vid. Very methodical troubleshooting. I’ve learned a lot. Thanks.

[@jamesbrischke4815]

I have an 029 from the early '90's. It's one excellent saw! It's about 34 years old now and I'm sure it will outlast my physical ability to use it.

[@billbaber6653]

Me too

[@ToddAdams1234]

I feel that exact same way with my 71cc 372XP Xtork saw. But what I DO know is that dull chains kill a TON of saws.

[@matthewstiles3963]

Awesome video as always. I love the ms290 saws. I'd like to have that one that's blown up looking for one now to rebuild and do a 390 cylinder swap on. Just a nice all around light saw that with a few mods on will dependably cut firewood all day and do it fairly quickly. When I start on my wood pile I like to have 3-4 saws lined up when one runs out of gas grab another and keep bucking. At the end of the day sharpen blow them off and fill them up and do it all again the next day until I'm done. Cheaper saws to find being older and easy to get parts for. I picked my second one up for $125 and replaced muffler and chain brake with aftermarket parts and had less than $200 in it. Well worth the time and money.

[@nerfnerfification]

Loved it - most impressed especially with starting pulls. After the number you did with this lot I'd need a day off.

[@zzschulzz]

I just love your content. So easy to learn from you.

[@ppkaci]

i love the vintage stevie nicks shirt!! you rock.

[@wilfor03]

Such knowledge you have....I know you do this for a living and you're super great at it.....just keep it up and I'll keep watching......I'm learning stuff here....lol and thank you

[@tobyboles5932]

glad yr back

[@wrstew1272]

Bree- a mud flap could be your best friend 😂 Unlike gravel or concrete it is easier on both you and the saw, lasts forever, and won’t scratch the plastic or kill the chain if you have a whoopsie 😮 😊

[@bryceanderson4864]

That or a small square of plywood

[@WBOS72]

Thanks for the tips you share in each video. The shop and loft looks amaxing.

[@gabrielklassen9043]

My friend has a 028 sthil and I fixed it up cleaned it out pulled the tank filter and popped a new plug in clean the air filter ran a abit of seafoam in the tank and she ran like a boss

[@BGWenterprises]

For the 500 series saw. My dart throw, is the metal screen in the carb is plugged up. Supposedly the fuel filter with the blue, is a special one for the autotunes and is suppose to be extra fine.

[@jamesmoore768]

I have an 026 Stihl I bought 30 yrs ago used for 100$! Man that has been a good saw! Only one time have I 😊failed to crank it!

[@stevedimartino683]

You are a great entertainer and a good mechanic. 👍😁

[@richardminnich4249]

Wonder how the heck she keeps her hands so clean! Whenever I work on any kind of machine, my hands are filthy dirty almost immediately! LOL Lots of fun, and informative to watch. Always like to watch experts doing their thing.

[@3345933]

You really do outstanding work, I enjoy your videos.

[@roberta.brokaw3829]

Hey Bre - the new backdrop looks great. Nice content for this video. Stay safe.

[@123chupadero]

....as always, great video....lots of information... every community college needs a set of courses that follow your videos...

[@jamesspash5561]

I have found with the older Stilh's, when they will not settle down and respond to small carb adjustments, I have found the engine base sealant is missing, gone. Replaced the crank seals while there, but the missing base sealant was the ultimate culprit. However they are worth fixing. Will run forever!

[@morgancarpenter8197]

Your episodes are GREAT! - Learn something new every time...ALSO.. you are one COOL 'CHIC' - Keep up the work!

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Love your show Keep up the good work God bless

[@ironmike7160]

Yep. Storm season there. I lived in Blevins, Arkansas 10 years ago.

[@jerryrfields]

Oh my, I can't wait to watch. You are my favorite video.

[@69wandering]

Thanks for these videos!

[@chadwolfeschledgelsteinhau9697]

I keep coming to this channel over and over again

[@sam__304]

Nice Karl Childers imitation 👍

[@patmadix172]

Lol worked the bug out of one . Great tip’s thanks now to choose a 42” zero turn