Don't Make This Mistake On A Lawnmower Carburetor

There are several things that will make a Briggs square plastic carb not work. Here is another problem that I have discovered. Easy error to make and I show you how and why to solve it!
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[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

im starting to want to avoid newer Briggs products at all costs. first these throw away engines requiring no oil change and now plastic carbs. what a cheap shoddy company. they may as well just have their products completely made in china. im getting so sick of the garbage being produced these days.

[@lestergillis8171]

I haven't had occasion to work on an engiine with the "plastic" carb yet. But IF that day comes, I will, of course be that much the wiser.

[@theautodidacticman_]

Hey Steve, love your videos bro and I appreciate you taking the time making and editing them for us. I don’t know if you’ve done a video on those aggravating craftsmen / tecumseh carburetors where they will run only if you’re priming the prime bulb and they die as soon as you stop priming. There’s that secret little hole tucked inside in between the threads that can’t be seen but it’s there. I used clean that little hole with a staple by flatlining one end and poking that clogged hole located between the threads. I can’t tell you how many free craftsman mowers I’ve found in alleyways that had that issue. It’s a ten or 20 minute fix depending on how many beers I feel like drinking during the cleaning, and when I’m done I’ll sell it as a $50 dollar mower all day long. Didn’t know if you have done a video on that specific craftsman / tecumseh engine or not so I apologize if you did and I just overlooked it. But if you didn’t, man that would be a great video to do and you would be saving the pride of many married men lol. Always great stuff on your channel Steve and if you decide to make the video, shoot me a shoutout at Big Jim!

[@donpack7409]

@@_AndromedaGalaxy_ Don Pack senior is a very nice man. Sorry I have not seen or spent time with him lately. God Bless.8

[@bdb3350]

👍👍🍺🍺 two thumbs up and two beers. The mower was dead, I Cleaned up the carb, and it would only run for a few seconds. Watched this video the mower just got done cutting foot high grass.

[@MegaVortex]

Sometimes they're loose, and sometimes they're tight. I'm 40 years old and I can't believe I just learned that. lol

[@jaykoerner]

Im not 40 but ive fixed 3 of these briggs carbs and i didn't even know the cartridge came out i just poked a jet needle down it and it worked fine after, lucky?

[@shortfuse43]

That's what she said!!!!!!!!!

[@robertthomas5906]

@@shortfuse43 She said - "That was quick"

[@BKD70]

@@robertthomas5906 "Are you in yet?"

[@photozen8398]

Are you talking about carb……..??????

[@miltonwilliams2382]

Milton here, a good instructor will share mistakes, understanding, correcting, and able to break this down to someone else makes the difference between a teacher and a story teller. Thanks.

[@user-tz3yl7qo2e]

Yep. This happened to me once. Glad you are covering this. The other big "miss" is not checking that o ring on the back side of the adapter the carb slides onto.

[@ronwatson4902]

Clicking that thumbs up is the first thing I do. I've watched Steve enough to know that I can trust what he says.Thanks again Steve.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

WOW! Thank You...

[@andydavies5817]

Me too!

[@kennethadmire409]

Thanks for the .020 drill bit boring on the plastic carb. My mower has been outside in winter, summer, etc. for 3 yrs because it would not stay running after a hard start. After your video, I cleaned it up, removed flywheel and removed all the rust, and lastly, drilled out the main jet to 20 thousands. Started on second pull and after smoking a bit due to Seafoam has been running great. Thanks for all your hard work and research. I had given up prior to seeing your video. Kudos my friend, may God bless you.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Kenny! You're Welcome...

[@stevewilliams2725]

As a mechanic, I learned something new again.Thanks for the great tips and admire you admit you learned after working on it and passed info along.Its how we all can keep sharp on our skills.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Stevo! Thank You...

[@yomommajumprcables]

Thanks for this Sir mine fell out yesterday didn't know where it went😂😂😂😂

[@joeyg-smallengine1116]

I had this problem a while ago. It was a pain in the ass trying to figure it would. I finally got it though. Wish I could have seen this video last year lol.

[@kenleppek]

I've been through quite a few of these carburetors and haven't had this issue yet, but I'll be sure to check for this from now on. I have had issues with the cartridges popping back into place I think I've just been lucky enough to have the sleeves push back in the correct orientation. Thanks again Steve.

[@robrogers2532]

Just Cleaned one of these out yesterday (per Steve’s earlier vid).... put back together, ran flawlessly. Many Thanks. Cheers 🍺!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome! You're Welcome...

[@raystarky3896]

Great video. Never thought it could happen that way with the choke. , But also i noticed that some of these guys have a great deal of problems because they DO NOT take your recommendation in opening up a BEER! Thats it! Thats is a big foundational problem. and then for rest afternoon turns out challenging

[@Trekopolis]

Some people don't know they are sales reps until they are sales reps. You're a natural man! Good for you and I enjoy the content. By sales rep I mean you have the persona and personality to engage with the audience and you sell people on your knowledge and ability to present. The successful YT channels I watch have both great content material, but more important, great presentations. It's the way of the future for watching a video. Thanks to KZbin for this opportunity! We must admit, KZbin has been a life-changer for many of us both from a learning perspective to full-time gigs for many. That's so cool. It's called the ultimate freedom.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Well said, my friend!

[@samash1704]

Steve's feelin' "Lucky" today.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Sammy!

[@tinkerscorner54]

I posted this on the earlier video that you linked to and thought I should post it here as well . . . . . .There are also tiny (bread twist tie sized) holes in the emulsion tube. Yes, there is an emulsion tube in that cartridge, and it will clog. The cartridge is two pieces, and when you separate them (with a precision screwdriver), you will see the holes on the center tube, just as on any other carb. I cleaned one just day before yesterday that had something that looked like a tiny piece of algae covering two of the holes and all of them were clogged with the "Annual Ethanol Scale" (Spring is in the air in Middle Georgia!). I've done a dozen or so of these plastic carbs and so far, cleaning the emulsion tube holes has done the trick. I haven't seen the main jet problem yet, though. I got here from your newer video on the tube being loose , , ,(this video) . . . and blocking the choke. I haven't seen that one yet, either, but it is good to know. Thanks for posting these videos👍 . . . Hope this helps

[@tycox8704]

This illustrates why it’s necessary to understand the _fundamentals_ of small engine operation. It allows you to troubleshoot issues yourself.

[@20bluebug]

Hey Steve, Just wanted to say thank-you for posting vids on these carburetors. I went through all three and they really helped! I like to play with the antique stationary gas engines pre-1930s as a hobby. These modern ones have quirks that the old ones don't, so its really nice to have a preview guide before working on one of these modern engines. They're a real time saver and really help to prevent making silly mistakes. Got my surging mower fixed in less than an hour! Thanks for all your good work!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@bobmcl2406]

I have not yet been faced with one of these plastic carbs, but now you have triggered me to watch the rest of your videos about them. I'll educate myself so I can show off when a neighbour brings me my first one. Thanks, as always Steve. A fellow Canuck from Carp Ontario.

[@NoWr2Run]

I never saw one either ?

[@LarryKapp1]

There is always something ! Glad you got it figured out and saving lots of other people the headache ! Thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@nativeartcherry]

Steve, you're a life saver! Thanks for all that you do. I saved a bit of money fixing my mower because of your videos. Thank you

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@Zorrocovers]

Thank god I found your video! I was soo confused as to why the choke wasn’t opening after I reassembled it

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@Tom-qx5nl]

Steve, your channel is the BEST!!! I just ran into that plastic bushing problem. The mower was not running . I took the carb off, cleaned and enlarged the jets with a torch tip cleaner wire files and when I put it back together and it was running rich with the choke not opening. I took the carb back off, pulled the choke flap out and the choke shaft and sure thing, the bushing was not in place correctly. I installed it correctly with the notch seated on the plastic inside the barrel of the carb, put all back together and it runs like brand new. Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of useful information.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Tom! You're Welcome...

[@jerranncugler6655]

I think this is exactly what has happened to me. Thanks for your videos. They have saved me a bunch of money and being retired that is huge.

[@jerranncugler6655]

I took the carburetor apart again and just as you said that collar was out of position. She runs like a charm again. I’m determined not to buy a new lawn mower. Your videos are great!

[@monkeydoctorofthelostworld7468]

why would there be five down votes on this video? it is very informative, there obviously must be trolls here, thank you steve for all you do.

[@purdyboi8078]

I know right? Now, it's 2 years later & there's 69 thumbs down!! WTF? Buncha idiots...obviously.

[@krowbar23]

I sure like learning things on your shows, thanks a bunch. 😅😅😅

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to hear it!

[@doug960]

Fantastic advice. These carburetors run SOOO lean and clog easily but I like the modular design. They're super easy to work on.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Cool!

[@joefudd]

More reason to use Stabil all year long in the gas can. I have for the last 5 years and have never regretted doing so. No more engines surging every spring and having to clean the jets.

[@johnlibonati7807]

Really lean. I’ve had to drill out the jets on aftermarket models to get them to stop surging.

[@BuckMeister.]

Steve, thank you ever so much for your videos. You have been a huge help for me especially on this video about the plastic ring in the throat where the jet cartridge went. That was exactly my problem as the choke butterfly wouldn't open fully. Now it is back to normal. I did find an easier way to get the new jet cartridge in place by putting a thumb on each end of the cartridge and wiggling it back and forth and it will inset a whole lot easier. I will try to start the mower tomorrow and I decided in the future if I have any trouble, I am going to put in an inline fuel filter and try drilling out the main jet to about 0.013 like you had in another great video. Thanks again for your videos!

[@dj5752]

Hi Steve. Perfect. I actually figured this out myself. At one point I was cleaning out the carb did not realize this piece actually fell out. I had no idea where it came from or where it went back to. I looked at an old carb that I saved for parts and saw it. I got lucky. So this video was perfect. It will save someone a lot of trouble. Again, Thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@52958]

You're the best Steve . Short , sweet , to the point and easy to understand . I don't drink anymore , but , I'm a regular patron of Steve's Small Engine Saloon !

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Much appreciated

[@stevesinkey9736]

I have rebuild a lot of plastic carburetors, I have never had happened, believe it or not, thanks for info.

[@redmondjp]

Thank you SO MUCH Steve! I've had these apart a few times and I never even knew this.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@dedomv11]

I just did one of these tonight. The joke didn't get stuck but I did learn something new from you Steve. If my choke ever gets stuck I will now know what to do. U Da man.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome!

[@BritishBeachcomber]

Reminds me, when I was a kid. Stripped down a r/c 2 stroke engine to de-varnish piston/bore. Forgot to note which way the piston went (the top is not flat). Got it right by chance.

[@garyanello3881]

Thanks for the super great tip and the really close close up shot of the plastic tuber for aa real good visual! Your attention to detail is really important and the ease of your explanations is ultra smooth. Thanks for all the time you take to teach others. Your efforts are very much appreciated!!! 😁

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

WOW! Thank You...

[@gordoncushman7807]

You always seem to find a common glitch that needs a simple remedy. Thanks Steve

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

No problem 👍

[@jasonfarnsworth5880]

Happened to me a couple of times I figured it out on my own, but I can see where it could be an issue. Thank you. You’re a wealth of information and I really appreciate your show brother.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're welcome!

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

Nobody has pointed that out yet , good video . You should check the function of your carb before install anyway . Thanks Steve .

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Good point!

[@simonrayner3110]

a bit off topic but to do with carbs Steve. I've got a Honda GCV160 which was chugging. to get to the carb you can't just take the air filter off, the whole thing falls off the engine. I cleared the jets with carb cleaner and some small tooth cleaning brushes, put it back together and it ran way over revving cut my grass in 5minutes but not good as you say over revving will wreck the engine. Thank you for your 2018 video on the engines govener. I looked at the springs the top shaft was bowing and the bottom spring was tight hence the over revving as you explained in your video. For some reason I'd put the whole lump back not quite right. After looking at your video I took it back off and refitted it really carefully. The top shaft was straight and the bottom spring was no longer tight and the mower ran like a dream. Just needed to put it back very carefully and look at the springs to know you've done it Havin a beer now after doing this a Fuller's London pride as I'm from the UK.

[@gabegarcia1993gg]

Steve you've litterally saved my business keep running on the days i need it! Thank you very much let me know where the link is to buy you a beer

[@sootie620]

This is my go to guy anytime I’ve a problem with any small engine, I’ve learned enough to fill a book from Steve, all good info that has helped me in my small engine business that I started as a hobby when I retired, many thanks Steve 👍😜🇮🇪

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@ramrod6279]

Good info Steve. Had something similar happen to me rebuilding a single cylinder motorcycle carb. Got a pay close attention to them little parts when putting the carb back together.

[@ronshansby4438]

Thank you so much. I could not figure out what to do about the stuck choke valve. And then I viewed your solution. You have been so helpful with your videos on the plastic carburetor!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad it helped

[@outlaw6849]

It deserves more then a thumbs up. Thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I appreciate that!

[@steedandersen]

I gave you a thumbs up on this one. I've fixed at least a hundred of these carbs and never came across this problem.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Interesting!

[@WeatherNut27]

Man I love watching your videos, even if I don't have an issue like this. Keep em coming and don't hesitate to revisit something you already done

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks! Will do!

[@cc9z]

i always been lucky and used carburetors cleaner with the straw on on the nozzle and blow the out but now i learned i can pull it out and clean

[@geraldbasford6713]

Greetings from the Napa Valley. Been watching your videos for a long time and often use your videos for reference at times. When I decided to work on small engines I was as green as they come but our town didn't have a repair shop handy so I dove into it and must say thanks a lot to you I now have a fairly good reputation as a small engine mechanic. I have my own shop and am now just doing 4 cycle I was doing even bent crank shafts or total teardowns. I had been doing 2cycle and may again someday might sharpen chains, hedgers. Thanks steve. I get bored with John Boy training his apprentice but really enjoy John Boy like yourself great mechanics. Thanks Jerry B

[@MrSparks701]

Steve, I have repaired one of these carbs and a problem with a MS250 in the past week thanks to the information you share. I will keep an eye out for the need to enlarge the jet if I have any more issues. I really appreciate it. My local repair shop said they were three weeks out on jobs and add another twenty days on to that if they had to order parts. Thanks again.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@strata8383]

I gave a thumbs up on this video long before you posted it.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Cool!

[@bobb.4807]

Cool tip Steve , I just serviced One of these Briggs & Stratton plastic carburetors myself . I didn't know about the plastic sleeve but now I do but after I cleaned up everything inside the Jets it runs like a champ. Thanks Steve so very much for your videos I really appreciate it I've heard so much .

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Very cool!

[@stevehorton2771]

Just made the same mistake cleaned new cartridge fitted did exactly what you described realised sleeve moved mower ran crap saw your video and took it apart and hay ho fixed running sweet many thanks for informative video.Steve Montgomery mid wales uk .

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@vincemorath676]

Great tip Steve. Thanks.

[@semco72057]

That is something I didn't know and glad that you showed us what to look for when working on those plastic carburetors.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Sid!

[@donaldbower4097]

I have never had this happen, but I will look for this. THANKS STEVE

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@blomtho]

This video saved the day! Would have taken me forever to figure this out. I hade to remove the butterfly as shown in the video in order to align the tube.

[@louiegarcia7527]

THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR EXPERT ADVICE, YOU HELP THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE REPAIRING SMALL ENGINE STUFF!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Our pleasure!

[@wildefox1478]

Great tip Steve, thanks for sharing, I will be mindful of that sleeve now when working on these types of carbs.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You and me both!

[@crystalr7602]

Love all your videos! I learn so much from your videos because you explain clearly. Well done Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@007vsMagua]

I bought my Toro push B&S 550EX four years ago. It ran wonderfully the first year. The second season [no winter service] the mower would not start. So began my journey to get the Toro running. I probably had to take the carb off four times before the fuel ran clean. The third season [no winter service] again had to clean the carb, but the Toro ran funny and rich. This season same problem, but I finally noticed the butterfly valve closed problem. lol...The secret cylinder sleeve insert. I now think I'm an expert with this funny little plastic carb.

[@SeanS-sj6cu]

Thanks for the awesome advice Steve ! Always learn something new from watching your videos .

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to hear it!

[@simonmorris8651]

Great video Steve, you describe and showed it so clearly, and all for free! So many of us will be going "Ahhhhhhhhh, THAT's what it was.......". Thanks and have a good week 👍👌👏.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@erict6715]

Came across your video earlier, I have this exact same carb on my mower. Did exactly what you said, except I didn't need to drill the hole out because a twisty tie went through fine. Put it back together, put fresh gas in & it fired up on the second pull. Thank's so much!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome!

[@donhefflefinger8575]

Great advice . Hidden headache elevated. THANKS ...

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Don! You're Welcome...

[@lonhoschar1943]

Thanks Steve!! I haven't run into that problem YET. I just hope if I do I remember what you said to check for!! LOL!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@fredrick_jmaloot7427]

Thank you sir! 100 stars review is awarded. You've saved me a few gray hairs this time. I've had a couple battles with one of these 'new' bleepedey blank blanking carbs but I'm on the same page when it comes to firguring out why stuff stops working. I rarley give up on a machine before I find out how it works and why it aint. Lose my temper - Yes. Give up - Yes, but always go back later and keep pluggiung away until it's works or in a few rare cases where I decied to smash with a sledge hammer :O

[@stephenmolitoris7417]

Yep happened to me. Lucky I read comments before I started working on it so I knew what to look for. Great videos!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad it helped!

[@matthewvannoy500]

Thank you Steve I have brung many dead mowers back to life from all the tips I learned from you and I will be able to fix many more in the future I am sure , thanks again and God bless you and your family

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@pattayperformance]

That sleeve has only come out once on me. WHAT A PICKLE to align it back in! I really appreciate the first video about drilling the jet! Such a game changer…even when I get a brand new one…I open it up anyway for preventative measures! Of course…appreciate all the videos! 🤙🏻🔧🇺🇸🦅

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I do that on new carbs too! LOL...

[@selenachorse1658]

That is a great piece of advice....when you take the cartridge out this happens a lot...thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@elmermason9685]

Thank you Steve, I did not know that. That’s why I watch your videos. That will surely save me a major headache. Thanks again buddy.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@swartpeter5995]

Not that I own a lawnmower or worked on such a carburetor, yet it might come handy to know one day, just that, thank you!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@winston1winston248]

Hey Steve just was working on one of those carbs and seen the problem. Love all your information, keep up the great work.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Cool, thanks

[@CP-od7tr]

Thanks Steve, good to know. I haven't run across one of these plastic carbs but I'm mostly fixing up trash pickings and yard sale stuff. Generally older stuff. Keep the tips coming bro!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Will do!

[@daverivas1267]

I've cleaned100's of these and never have found this to be the case. When I put the cartridge back in I always look for the hole before attempting to put the cartridge back in and make sure the pipe thing a ma jig is fully seated and aligned. The choke lever hitting the carb bracket is what I see a lot of. Great tip Steve. Love your videos.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Cool!

[@jamesspinks716]

Legend. I always enjoy your videos. Simple and to the point.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I appreciate that!

[@weschaffin]

Great channel and great video. I’ve made this mistake. Easy to remedy

[@pointbreak8293]

Awesome tip, thanks Stevo... you’re the man...👍👍👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@michaelspencer301]

Good thing to watch for. Just worked on one but it was tight enough that it didn't move. Great video. Thanks for heads up.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

No problem 👍

[@ajadair500]

"Steve, you rock.! Thanks for all your good information 👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@m.necatisepetcioglu4391]

This is precisely what happened to me. Thanks for the video. I suggested all my friends.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

[@applianceman6009]

Despite these carburetors being made of plastic, Briggs and Stratton has made it to where they are very easy to replace. Part of their new engine design was to be easy to repair and work on. These plastic carburetors aren’t that bad. The main problem is that they clog easily, so if gas is left in for a year, that’s a new plastic carburetor that is gonna be a simple “slide on” job.

[@Tom-qx5nl]

You have to enlarge the idle jet with a torch tip cleaning wire file. Use non ethanol gasoline and you can leave the gas in it. I've never ran an engine dry over the winter.

[@LBizKid04]

​@@Tom-qx5nl how large?

[@ronaldchampion9537]

Great job Steve, watch your video all the time, got my Brother Ricky watching, you do a great job explaining every detail. Thanks Ronald

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Great video. Good information. I sure didn’t know that. Thanks

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[@robert574]

That was a cool tip, it was. Just put my mower back together 30 min ago (prob was it ran for a while and would die) and discovered the choke was stuck (different carb) and I had put the that long vane arm (Briggs 6hp, next to the flywheel) on the wrong side of the little thermal arm. hmmm... no idea how it even ran this last year. It's a good idea to go straight to that choke and make sure it's working properly. Oh, and I replaced the carb, then while carefully tightening that little shoulder pivot screw on the choke vane I broke the end off the new carburetor. Luckily I had another spare. Time to order two more.

[@ssmith7154]

Thanks for the knowledge!

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[@tyroneclarke1666]

Well done figuring that out Steve. Love your videos mate. 🦘🇦🇺

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[@FogataMexicana]

Had this happen to me. Thank you for the solution, couldn’t figure out what I had done😅!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad I could help!

[@gravelyman]

I'm glad you mentioned that. It happened to me before I started making videos. And I never remember to mention that. Good video 👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Cool, thanks

[@rtkville]

Another great helpful video thank you!

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[@rickbroerman9267]

Fantastic Fantastic video 📹... THANK YOU !!!!

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[@joelarcher7940]

Steve can fix anything.

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[@iantuck6364]

Another great video Steve. I click on your video then click, thumbs up then watch the video. 100% thumbs up for Steve.

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Awesome! Thank you!

[@BluegillGreg]

Thanks Steve, clear and to the point as always!

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[@charleyroles4050]

Thanks Steve that really helps. I did the same thing. Keep up the good work,

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[@kristagerst2341]

I love your videos. You make them informative as well as fun to watch. Anyway I have taken my poulon pro lawnmower in to a business numerous times just like the lady in your 16 minute video. Sure wish you had worked there. I have never been able to finish cutting my yard with this mower in the 7 years it has sat in my garage. I do think they should do a recall on this part. Thank you so much for making this video. I took your advice and drilled that out with the tiny drill bit you recommended and so far so good. The teeny tiny size brigs and Stratton put in was definitely way too small. No wonder it was always clogged up and my lawnmower never ran. Thank you sir. Cheers 🍻

[@kristagerst2341]

Same area that the black sleeve does so that they might overlap or could it be the case that the lawnmower repair guy I used possibly lost that black sleeve? Thanks

[@TheFelltimber]

Really love this guy and his advice...

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[@ihus9950]

Thanks Steve, great info 👍

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[@dadmezz4024]

Thank you for the update.

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[@williamwasyluk4244]

Thanks For The Tip Steve

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[@michaelc.6927]

Another very informative video, You are full of useful information :) I just can hardly believe how carbs are made anymore!! Oh, in another recent video I mentioned that I need to replace all the fuel lines in my chainsaw. I got it done and what a piece of cake that was!! Thanks for ALL your help!!

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