Fixing A Yard Machines Mower That Won't Start

[@RoldanRR00]

If you can mow with a push mower, consider it a blessing. I see them as a free workout.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I agree

[@elvisbullets7382]

Absolutely

[@angelicaconiguliaro3179]

Just picked up this exact mower yesterday with a bag. A gentleman was pushing it too the curb as I was driving by, he even helped me load it. Perfect timing on that one. Fiance fixed it in 5 minutes, guy is coming too buy it in an hour for $150. Love the video's! Keep em comin!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you and nice find! you got lucky on that one!

[@hickorystx]

You always make repairs look so easy. That encourages your viewers!!! Thank you for the inspiration!! 🛠

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I sure hope they see it that way. Thank you

[@10forthebigguy753]

I put a small zip tie on the stop cable. When the rain runs down the cable, it drips off on the zip tie before going into the cable housing.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

hey I like that idea.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

All the 8 mowers I had were self-propelled. Wouldn't have them any other way. The grass got hight on me because of rain so I had a couple of extra inches to cut yesterday along with the usual. Just eased around with the zero andf still had 71% battery left and weren't dodging bees so doing it all instead of partial. Still does a wonderful job on economy setting. Happy weekend

[@HomeGaragechannel]

how much was the mower if you don't mind me asking.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@HomeGaragechannel $5800. Look up a Craftsman battery zero rturn at Lowes. Best one with the littlest maintenance. 2 grease fittings on the front castere wheels. Still can't get any diagreams or information from MTD. It BETTER last.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@HomeGaragechannel YouTOOO!

[@mr1pearl]

I got 10 of those out in the back yard all running now I just need to sell one 😩 Just needs the HG sticker on it now 👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

LOL!!

[@pit4955]

That main jet is always the culprit it’s micro small opening gets clogged, best solution is to bore it out to about .020” that should remedy 90% of no start on those Briggs and Stratton carburetors. Definitely a good pick specially for free👏👏 Always Appreciate your info👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for the tip, I appreciate it .

[@scottdunn4506]

I found a newer Troy bilt in the trash last night my neighbor saw someone throwing it away it’s from 2021 it has a Honda engine but when you put it over it sounds like a lose blade hopefully that’s all it is hopefully it’s not a connecting rod but it has plenty of oil in it and it has plenty of compression hopefully it’s a easy fix also the lawnmower is in really good shape no rust anywhere

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow! nice find!

[@scottdunn4506]

They put the blade on backwards i put it on the right way and it started right up

[@SA-iw4ci]

Use a larger slotted screwdriver and place it between the main jet and the black plastic and twist to pop the assembly out.

[@angelicaconiguliaro3179]

Or a 90° pick works well too

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you

[@donaldshimkus539]

This is so freaky. I just started working on the exact same mower yesterday for the same no start problem. And, for no reason, this video came up. New carb should be here today.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes that was kinda freaky

[@deebee3901]

Great repair!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks!

[@elvisbullets7382]

Nice job. I don't mind a non self propelled mower as long as it is easy to push, larger wheels on rear helps plus sometimes the self driven mowers are not fast enough even with good belt and adjustment.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

well said and thank you for the sub too.

[@MixingGBP]

Great find and great work. If my yard was only 500 to 1000 sq ft in size with no hills or lumps and bumps, I "might" consider a push mower. Otherwise, yeah, I'll pay whatever it costs for rear wheel drive.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you and me both!

[@Delerium22]

I get Honda mowers, and as far as Ik, there’s only like one or two that they make without self propel, but it’s great My question for you is is what was the hardest project you’ve ever probably had the [dis]pleasure of working on

[@HomeGaragechannel]

interesting question, I'd have to say it's the Toro mower with the Kohler engine. It has to much blow-by that it's going to need to be rebuild but the cost is a huge problem. It's almost not worth it.

[@TheDronzDr]

It runs great. Great job 👏

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks!

[@billwilliams1369]

I like the rear wheel drive mowers.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

me too!

[@MarkMeadows90]

If it were a smaller yard, about a 1/4 acre, I wouldn't mind a self propelled push mower. But I rarely use them anyway.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that makes sense

[@anferney1323]

What kind of cleaner do you use? They always come out so nice!

[@garyalensr]

I think he uses super clean.

[@Delerium22]

He uses a degreaser from Harbor Freight at a high concentration

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I use Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight and the sprayer also helps

[@brianandrews7099]

So far, I have had nothing but good experiences with the plastic carburetors. Since there is no metal to corrode, cleaning them is easy and, in my experience, much more successful. I do find it funny that so many people are constantly screaming about the quality of Chinese products being so bad and demanding “made in America” quality … yet here we have a mower engine that is clearly labeled “Made In America” and people still drag them to the curb due to needing just the most basic repairs! Quality or manufacturing geography can’t make up for lack of care, maintenance, or just plain old ignorance!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you said it all!

[@NickSpires09]

Great video and those engines on those are really good I think

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I think so too

[@liljoeii6091]

Yeah I pay more for a self-propelled I'm just being honest thank you for the video

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you and me both, thank you!

[@SA-iw4ci]

I never bother with the stickers on B&S engine shrouds. The engine model is stamped on the block.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are correct

[@AahronDaniel-tk4ts]

I would pay triple for self propelled. Makes the task much more manageable. 😅😅😅

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I agree

[@gpecci2253]

Another great video teaching. I definitely charge an extra $50 or so for a self-propelled option on me refurbished mowers. Do you routinely check the valve clearances on your OHV before selling?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes I do, IF I don't show it on screen, I'll definitely check it off camera.

[@tjclarke4604]

Don't you just LOVE Briggs EX engines? [/sarcasm]

[@HomeGaragechannel]

they aren't anywhere close to the quantums but it's better than the off brand engine I guess

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? Even though the mower was looking very dirty, it looked very good after cleaning bro. My question to you is even though the oil looking absolutely good why did you change it instead of just pouring out the extra oil and leaving it as is?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

because I say in the Ad, that the oil has been changed, so I do what I say, and change it. Don't worry, after changing the oil, it didn't look as good as it did on the dipstick.

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

@@HomeGaragechannel cool bro

[@Nonodepannetout]

Hi ! I prefer self-proppeled , but the automatic starter made a lot of 11:49 troubles and for me it's a shit ! 😢 Hello from France .

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Hello France!

[@wwvette]

Ya, I Found The Wire, Don't Know How It Works Or How To Test It? It's A Wire Coming From The Starter Switch To A Little Plastic Box Near The Starter Motor, Right? Thanks Again For Helping Me, Wayne

[@HomeGaragechannel]

without knowing the model number of the mower, I'd only be guessing

[@davidcoudriet8439]

What spray cleaner do you use that works so well on the wheels?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

the same one I use on the rest of the mower , super heavy duty degreaser

[@user-km3vt5kb1i]

I have a weed eater FB25 25cc gas blower and needs new parts for the pull rope and a spark arrester screen in the muffler and the top cover bc it wouldn’t hold the handle in it Can you please comment where to get these parts

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, Ereplacementparts dot com

[@idkfun]

You told me to go to a website to get some parts for my weed eater fb25 gas blower but the spark arrester screen was out of stock

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sorry to hear it's out of stock.

[@idkfun]

Can you help fix it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't know how I could

[@idkfun]

Your a good builder

[@idkfun]

Actually I don’t need your help I got my brother to help me

[@jeffcox2446]

Good morning sir need your help got a 42 cc poulan pro chainsaw it does way to high the big screw above the the high low adjustment fell out I think it’s an idle screw put it back in engine want to run at full speed any ideas

[@HomeGaragechannel]

as a test, take the screw back out and see if it works like it should..

[@jeffcox2446]

Thank you very much your videos are the best

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I appreciate that

[@garydowns9237]

what do you use to spray in the fuel tank to clean it? looking for something to clean some tanks i got…

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I used the same degreaser I used on the mower.

[@AIainMConnachie]

Picked up a very new Remington (MTD) mower for 50 quid. Fresh oil, clean air & carb, good blade. The engine sticker says valve lash 0.10 INT 0.15 EXH. Assuming that's mm as the plug gap says mm and well, just from the numbers . I notice you often just go 5 thousandth inch on both. Is that a rule of thumb?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it's because I'm lazy and it's easier to remember, versus having to remember several sets of numbers for different engines

[@AIainMConnachie]

@@HomeGaragechannel Haha. Great, honest reply. Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no sense in lying about it.

[@idkfun]

Do you need a spark arrested screen for leaf blowers?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

on a 2 stroke machine, yes, it might be different if you're talking about large walk behind or ride on leaf blowers

[@NeilKing-bw6ek]

What are using to clean up the whole mower before working on it?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I use Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight and the sprayer also helps

[@rickleger3528]

I would add $75 to $100 extra for a good self propelled imho

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's a good range

[@devak7121]

What liquid you used for cleaning?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I use Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight and the sprayer also helps

[@ephraimgarcia7162]

Hello one of my clients brought me a home lite leaf blower it has spark but the gas tank had a lot of gunk in it so I cleaned it and installed a new carburetor filter and spark plug and it still start do you have any other suggestions or tips you can give me I’m out of options thank you

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I guess you meant to say that it "still didn't start"? If so, did you check the basic like testing for spark?

[@ephraimgarcia7162]

@@HomeGaragechannel yes sir I’m sorry it has spark I did the check list and still won’t start

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for the update, have you done a compression test?

[@elvisbullets7382]

Homelite is a disposable product unless it was made pre 1975

[@CalvaryDavis-o1o]

What degreaser do you use

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I use Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight and the sprayer also helps

[@chrisrhoads8256]

💪👌💪👌💪👌💪👌💪👌💪

[@barrybaker9677]

Just wondering, when you sharpen and balance the blade. Do you use a File or a Grinder ?? God Bless Everyone and Trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 🙏

[@HomeGaragechannel]

because of time constraints with filming and sunlight I need to to do it quickly, so I use a grinder

[@barrybaker9677]

@HomeGaragechannel . I use a grinder if the blade is pretty bad 👎. If not I'm grabbing the File. God Bless Everyone and stay safe 🙏

[@NickSpires09]

Did Troy bilt make this mower like dose Troy bilt own MTD

[@HomeGaragechannel]

they are the same.

[@NickSpires09]

@@HomeGaragechannel really cause they have the same look and engine on Troy bilts regular mower

[@wwvette]

Hi Again, Bought A Craftsman Platinum 7.25 FWD. Starter Not Working? The Former Owner Said Replaced The Cables? Does This Mower Have A No Start Switch That Doesn't Let The Starter Work When Running? If Not, Then It's The Starter Switch Or Bad Starter. Haven't Tried Jumping The Starter Motor Yet? All Your Help Is Appreciated For This Old Fuck, Wayne

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes there's an switch off the brake assembly that has to be "closed" to allow the starter circuit to work.

[@wwvette]

​@@HomeGaragechannelThank You! Now I Have To Figure Out What It Looks Like And, See If It's In The Right Position? And, I'm Now Wondering If The Former Owner Put The Right Cable On?

[@wwvette]

Does That Feature Also Control Something Else With The Same Cable?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no, it's only involved with the starter wire.