Almost New Lawn Tractor Runs Then Dies - Step By Step Repair

[@donyboy73]

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[@dalejrfan820002000]

What about when I bump something in the yard like a tree stump? It dies or going down a small hill it likes to die?

[@kikupub71]

Very informative and explained well!

[@mikeromo7646]

Ok look ru S

[@Chickanic]

This is hands down, one of the most helpful videos ever. Very thorough and easy to follow.

[@donyboy73]

have a great weekend!

[@abelgarcia5718]

@@donyboy73 I'm thinking about doing this type of work on the side. What advice would you give to someone who has little knowledge of this type of work but is willing to learn.

[@donyboy73]

@@abelgarcia5718 watch as many videos as you can

[@ehoth7067]

What a ringing endorsement. Says a lot about both of you! Hats Off!

[@cameronc2430]

Man. I just logged in to say THANK YOU. The secret small screen!! I replaced the carb on my mower because nobody could figure out what was wrong. It worked for a while, and started to surge again. Same issue, nobody knew what was wrong. Today after watching this, I checked the screen and it was packed with debris. Cleaned it out, and now it runs perfectly. Saved me so much stress/trouble. Thank you buddy.

[@chucka53]

Thanks for editing. I know it's time consuming but whoever does your editing is doing a great job! Efficient, knowledgeable, great clear camera angles and sound! You're GOOD at this.

[@donyboy73]

I film and edit all myself

[@joepace33]

You're my favorite small engine repair guy. No nonsense advice, to the point, great information. You're the best...... thanks.

[@donyboy73]

thanks Joe!

[@louislandi938]

Don, I am in awe of your overall knowledge and your pleasant style of teaching. Great fix!

[@brunolagace1135]

I bought two carburetors for my snowblower before I seen your video last winter thank you.

[@PelletJamie]

This is hands down the best video on MTD carb repair. Taking that fuel screen out has fixed a problem that I nor 3 seperate mechanics could fix. Thank you so much!

[@Speeddemon3]

By the amount subs, you've saved us hundreds of thousands Don!! One of the best channels on KZbin! Keep up the amazing work Dony, thanks for everything you do for us!

[@donyboy73]

thanks!

[@kevinbyrne4538]

Another beautiful diagnosis and repair by the master "doctor".

[@leonportelance9613]

Thank you doctor I feel much better now. Straight talk, useful and no blah blah. ... refreshing and useful

[@alainleblanc4031]

Thank you Don for being such a good ... Canadian ! Many small engine repair shops stiff you with costly bills. Honesty is always best.

[@donyboy73]

Right on

[@paulmatijevich2188]

hi folks Paul from New Zealand , I work as a small engine mechanic here down under. As a MTD service dealer we are seeing now , more of these "POWERMORE" engines on there rider mowers , Thanks Don , i will now be checking these little screens for pluging. Didnt know they were there ! cheeky tricky prickly things me thinks

[@mcarroll598]

Looks like they got away from Briggs engines…. Went to the Honda knock off route!

[@donyboy73]

greetings from Canada Paul!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

BET they are CHI NA motors

[@donyboy73]

@@REVNUMANEWBERN what isn't nowadays? lol

[@stephennickles7389]

Whenever I have a small engine problem,I always go to Your channel for a clear resolution to my problem, thanks!

[@stephenzies8867]

Love All Your Videos Don I Watched All Of Them Since The The First One .Sometimes I Watch The Older Ones Again. Great Information .

[@donyboy73]

thanks Stephen

[@mlmiks]

They must sell many carbs this way. The screen dont even show on the parts list. Thanks don. Great job

[@pootthatbak2578]

If you dipped the carb in a cleaner..and started spraying it out..it seems that if you hit the right port you could blow the dirt off the screen and it could still leave the plastic fuel line input adaptor, the way it came in

[@simperous4308]

I’ve learned so much from your videos. Such a great channel!

[@CraigOnYouTube]

I have an MTD Ride on mower in Australia and my mower was doing the search thing when warm and stalling. So I had pulled the drain plug blot on the bottom of the bowl and the fuel was clean and I was all most at the stage of taking it to get looked at by MTD Service Center and found your video showing that there is a little screen on the back side of the fuel inlet at was not on any diagrams. thank you so much I cleaned this out and my mower is running like a dream again.

[@jenniferabbott8882]

Very helpful for fixing my lawn tractor thanks heaps

[@alanjackson4397]

Best small engine repair videos I’ve seen

[@2482jamie]

So I did exactly this video and it works! Thank you! Frig this saved me so much trouble and cash thank you!

[@brianb5779]

The feeling never gets old of nailing the problem. Great job and info..

[@mudell.hunter0426]

Excellent video Donny, nice job !!

[@matthewpiper1421]

Thanks don, you have always helped me from the first video till now, look forward to your next one.👍👍👍

[@syedgnaqvi2588]

Don, you gave me confidence that I can do it.Lets see hoe I can do it on my Briggs & Stratton riding lawn mower 18 hp..thank you for teaching how to fix issues with tractor...Bless you with health and wealth..!

[@bonzaibarty]

Excellent diagnosis!!!!!!!!

[@ronwatson4902]

Wow now that's a great tip. I did not know about that little screen.Thanks for showing us how to fix it.Good day sir!

[@kansascowboy5721]

Excellent video!!! Thank You for sharing your knowledge and information

[@jackcorbett333]

Great video . Super, super helpful .You do a great job

[@bvnseven]

Step-by-step with explanations as to what and why. You can't ask for better than that. That little screen on 2 cycles like you mentioned is a PITA if you don't know it exists, and I didn't know there was one on my Crafts riding mower/kohler engine. I am going to go look for it . Thank You!!

[@edwardcallahan4610]

Thank you so much for all the videos you’ve made, they’ve helped so many of us, so many people you probably don’t realize and have no way to quantify.

[@donyboy73]

Thanks Edward

[@robertgielis4287]

again a perfect fix from the master !!!

[@rickbroerman9267]

That was a very informing video thank you very much. I did not know about that screen

[@jamesreed7358]

best site on the web for small engine tips. thank you !

[@paullemay3218]

Thank you for sharing this diagnostic procedure. ❤️🇨🇦

[@shsechas]

Don't own one of these babies but just stopped by for support and thank you guy for this channel..

[@donyboy73]

thanks

[@angelaprater2679]

Very good video. Close up and telling what and how to take out and put back on

[@Jay_Hall]

A credit to his profession!!! Kudos!

[@richardmarsh3879]

Finally someone did a video on the mower I have I bought this craftsman riding mower in 2014 with a MTD motor. It ran good the first year then after that it wouldn’t run worth a crap anymore. So it’s been sitting for a while so now I have the drive to attack this carb and finally fix this thing for good thanks to your video.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

ANOTHER, detailed, quick 1st class repair & production !

[@donyboy73]

thanks Numa!

[@davidgoodney1509]

Thanks! This thing has dealt me nothing but grief until your video!! God bless ya brother

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

I Always check Chinese Carbs for this sneaky filter since you first mentioned it. Thanks Don!!

[@mrBDeye]

It is interesting the engine would run for 5 minutes then shut down. I thought it was the magneto coil failing when hot. I learned something. Thanks for helping us.

[@billstiles487]

Terrific video Don! After finding you a few years ago, I've gone back and watched them all. I watched your previous video on this screen but this one is a great reminder. Kind of like the difference between learning about it in class and actually applying the process. Thanks so much, Bill.

[@joddsen]

A million thank for this upload. I was just about to arrange some kind of transportation of our tractor (Cub Cadet) to a mechanic as despite much trying, I just couldn’t get the surging/dying fixed. Gave KZbin one last try before sending it of, found this video and all fine now! You just saved us a lot of trouble and some money too! Now we even have time left to trim the lawn before summer is over. Big thanks from Sweden!!

[@MyDuckfoot]

Once again great video Don. The first issue I saw was it’s a “yardworks”. I think I’m safe to say this brand keeps me in a job

[@martint766]

As always a great job. I do this as a hobby and enjoy your videos. They are very helpful. Thanks Donyboy!

[@cardonerobert]

Don, this is one of the very best video's I've found for repairs. I feel much more confident that I will be able to tear down and repair my Troy-Bilt TBR 30. It has the identical issue and I have lost much sleep working on the big 3...Electrical, spark & fuel. I needed a new battery since the last one was beat. I almost started down the road of regulator/altenator testing. I checked the fuel line and did the usual replacement parts, etc.but I shied away from the carb till TODAY! Thank you again. Excellent video and I hope this solves my problem. I must do this repair myself since being broken by retirement. I hope to report back that it's fixed but if not I am sure you have another video for the next step. You're like a repair shop in my back pocket!

[@rickw.5267]

Hi Don. I work on power equipment, here at my home in New Hampshire. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@donyboy73]

thanks Rick, if you get a lawn tractor with Powermore engine check that screen!

[@gardenfork]

I bought some of those paper filters for my machines but was not sure about using them as they are supposed to be for fuel pump engines. Good to know. Eric.

[@mdsoto3893]

Thank you Dan great video

[@kentonjoegibsonii2211]

Excellent video man. Keep up the good work and thanks for the safety tips.

[@takasisbloodrayne4412]

I have the exact same lawn tractor and have the same issue. You just saved me a lot of trouble. Thank you very much for your video.

[@Sheldonipudeli]

Love the channel! Love your systematic teaching approach. Thx for sharing.

[@DwayneDelacruz202]

I was fixing a generator for a friend and I couldn't wrap my head around why it wouldn't stay on after cleaning the carburetor, fuel tank, oil, etc. completely. I had NO idea that this little screen existed. I ended up replacing the carburetor and it worked right away. Now that I know about this screen from your video, I BET it was that screen causing it not to stay on. Anyways, he's happy I got it working after 7 months of sitting lol. Subscribed! 🤘🏼

[@JGPT1681]

Thank you so much I followed the routine you showed in this video, and I had the exact same issue with the fuel inlet being plugged at the screen. You saved my butt, right now is the height of growing season, and all the local shops are taking months to turn around repair jobs. I knew I would have to do this repair myself in order to keep the grass at bay. Thanks for keeping us going!

[@timweage6004]

Great video, definitely something to remember when looking for a fuel related problem.

[@jeffreywhitesell7871]

Good advice on these lawn mowers they are our future and I like those kind of fuel filters with the cardboard and them a lot better than the screen ones I got those filters on my gravity-feed carburetors

[@royc5936]

That you your videos are very helpful, and the camera work is excellent.

[@alanlevine3984]

You really are the Small Engine Doctor! Great information.

[@JamesBeasley-s3x]

As usual in depth and great visual. Man you sure di put out quality video and great content. Second to none!!!!

[@allanulen3809]

Great video , you have me the answer to my engine issue. God bless.

[@loumed1101]

You are very knowledgeable and concise with your presentations. I am one of your followers. You are a Master mechanic with yard machines!

[@treviskingston8858]

You're the " Mechanic Angel" !!

[@rich3500]

Hi Don you are absolutely right to fit a paper filter in place of the basic screen filter. A friend of mine had a mower with a Honda GCV160 engine and the carb jets kept getting blocked with dirt. I fitted a paper filter the same as the one you put on the tractor and it completely solved the problem and ran perfectly for many years. The paper filters seem to work fine on gravity-fed engines even when the fuel tank is only just above the carb like on the Honda engine.

[@garage-guy207]

Don,….another great video which was well presented and detailed, no BS and educational. You have become my ‘go to guy/channel’ when I need to be educated (to identify and repair any of my equipment problems). Keep up the great work! 🇨🇦👍👍

[@matthewrzr]

My dad has the exact same tractor with the exact same problem disconnected the fuel line after the filter removed the carburetter drain screw and blew air in the hole it removes the crap in the fuel screen put the same filter as you put been working perfect ever since

[@2482jamie]

Holy crap that’s my exact mower. Great vid thank you! Going to be trying this fix asap

[@raymondcampbell2346]

Great fix Don. I remember your older video about those screens. I was thinking about that when you were checking it out. Another thing that could help is when fueling, put a paper coffee filter in a funnel and filter the fuel.

[@pootthatbak2578]

Lol..tell that to the 12 y.o. kid when hes in charge of the yard..he will never do the coffee filter trick, even if you could get him to cut the grass without telling him 6 times

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

Inline filter that's accessible for regular checking and replacement would help too

[@garypeterson610]

Rock solid camera work! 95% of the time it’s fuel related issues

[@andyhamilton8940]

Thank you Don. Have a great weekend!

[@donyboy73]

thanks Andy

[@budgillett9627]

As always very very informative! Mr Don you always produce such extremely high quality videos with exceptional clarity! Thank you sir.

[@JPilot2]

G'day, Don! Great job! Enjoyed the video! By the way... You are absolutely right by replacing the 'original fuel filter', with a New Oregon Fuel Filter (part: 07-103). Thank you very much! Cheers! 😊🛠✌🏻❤️

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Really excellent vid, Don. I have a 382cc Powermore on my TB30R. It has never given me a problem, but it if it ever has this surging problem, I now know exactly what the culprit will be. Thank you! 👍

[@davevanden1]

you would never know its there great catch Don

[@mscir]

Nice work.

[@gasperajdnik5627]

Thanks Donyboy73 👍🤝

[@gasperajdnik5627]

You are a good man 👍🤝

[@johnathanvalentin7718]

Changed head gaskett and drive belt via your channels. Thanks for any further help u can provide..

[@jeffhebert8963]

Good video. My Poulan was doing the same thing. So far, it seems like a clogged gas tank vent. Hopefully that’s all it is. Glad I tried the simple stuff before tearing into the carb.

[@ricomendoza6577]

Wow man you save my money Great fix ! Thanks 🎉

[@HobbyMotorDK]

Good one Don - thanks for sharing

[@robertyearian227]

You got it going on dony thanks for another great video

[@patrickbass3118]

I didn't know about the screen in behind that elbow, thanks Dony! I normally clean all the openings with some carb cleaner and a little air. It would come through there, but I still had issues. I believe this is the ticket 👍

[@bobmcl2406]

Excellent explanation of your process, as always. You have talked about those screens before, but I had forgotten about them. Now I will be on the lookout. Thanks for the great knowledge you share!

[@henerker]

Excellent video again! All the easy diagnostics carefully explained. Such a great channel.

[@donyboy73]

Thank you very much!

[@oliverclaffey5186]

Great video and take down. Thank you.

[@elmercooper5382]

Thank you for the video my mower was doing the same thing hope this fixes it thank you again

[@greenmarine5]

Since the last video I saw, your English has gotten much better 👍 I can barely make out an accent now

[@Geee-wp4ys]

Thank you , you are a life saver. Best video.

[@wessullivan6584]

Great video. Thank you. After a lot of chasing the wrong thing. That was exactly what was wrong with mine. Thanks again!

[@seansysig]

Don, this video was spot on. My daighters MTD lawn tractor was surging and dieing exactly the same way. She was told it would be a $110 to diagnose and at minimum $100 to repair. I followed your video and found a clean bowl and totally plugged screen. I removed the screen and replaced filter. Ir's been running great for the last 2 hours she's mowed. Is $210 in the ballpark for this kind of repair? She lives in a small New York County of about 200k people.

[@beanolatte2682]

Awsome frustration preventer!! Thanks dony!!

[@kennethmills7895]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@danmay9728]

Thanks for the tips. As always be safe. Peace

[@barrymurray8264]

Very well done ! Don

[@gordmcdonald2807]

Why those tricky stinkers. Awesome job Don. Love your vids. I have learned so much from you.

[@Lancaster1945]

This is the same MTD engine that is in my Cub Cadet CC30H Riding Mower. I was having the same problems and this tutorial was perfect. Provided instruction that I could not get from Cub Cadet or local repair shops. Still can't get valve clearance specs from anybody.

[@stevehenley8409]

Awesome..going to check my one for that filter..thanks great vid..

[@bmunroemymtsnet]

Enjoyed your video, and your advise was spot on for the little screen filter. My screen filter was almost pugged solid. Followed your advise and completed the repair. I could not "bend" the motor shroud, so I drilled a 5/8 hole for easy access. A little putty held the bolt in my socket to install the forward bolt. I will put a plug in the hole. Brian

[@johnfuller8147]

Thanks Sir Don This will work and help me out Thanks again!!!!