If you can mow with a push mower, consider it a blessing. I see them as a free workout.
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I agree
@elvisbullets73826 күн бұрын
Absolutely
@angelicaconiguliaro3179Ай бұрын
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!
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
thank you and nice find! you got lucky on that one!
@hickorystxАй бұрын
You always make repairs look so easy. That encourages your viewers!!! Thank you for the inspiration!! 🛠
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I sure hope they see it that way. Thank you
@10forthebigguy753Ай бұрын
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.
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
hey I like that idea.
@lewiemcneely9143Ай бұрын
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
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
how much was the mower if you don't mind me asking.
@lewiemcneely9143Ай бұрын
@@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.
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
Thank you!
@lewiemcneely9143Ай бұрын
@@HomeGaragechannel YouTOOO!
@mr1pearlАй бұрын
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 👍
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
LOL!!
@pit4955Ай бұрын
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👍
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
thank you for the tip, I appreciate it .
@scottdunn4506Ай бұрын
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
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
wow! nice find!
@scottdunn4506Ай бұрын
They put the blade on backwards i put it on the right way and it started right up
@SA-iw4ciАй бұрын
Use a larger slotted screwdriver and place it between the main jet and the black plastic and twist to pop the assembly out.
@angelicaconiguliaro3179Ай бұрын
Or a 90° pick works well too
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
thank you
@donaldshimkus539Ай бұрын
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.
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
yes that was kinda freaky
@deebee3901Ай бұрын
Great repair!
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
Thanks!
@elvisbullets73826 күн бұрын
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.
@HomeGaragechannel5 күн бұрын
well said and thank you for the sub too.
@MixingGBPАй бұрын
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.
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
you and me both!
@Delerium22Ай бұрын
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
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
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.
@TheDronzDr29 күн бұрын
It runs great. Great job 👏
@HomeGaragechannel28 күн бұрын
thanks!
@billwilliams1369Ай бұрын
I like the rear wheel drive mowers.
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
me too!
@MarkMeadows90Ай бұрын
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.
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
that makes sense
@anferney1323Ай бұрын
What kind of cleaner do you use? They always come out so nice!
@garyalensrАй бұрын
I think he uses super clean.
@Delerium22Ай бұрын
He uses a degreaser from Harbor Freight at a high concentration
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I use Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight and the sprayer also helps
@brianandrews7099Ай бұрын
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!
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
you said it all!
@NickSpires09Ай бұрын
Great video and those engines on those are really good I think
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I think so too
@liljoeii6091Ай бұрын
Yeah I pay more for a self-propelled I'm just being honest thank you for the video
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
you and me both, thank you!
@SA-iw4ciАй бұрын
I never bother with the stickers on B&S engine shrouds. The engine model is stamped on the block.
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
you are correct
@AahronDaniel-tk4tsАй бұрын
I would pay triple for self propelled. Makes the task much more manageable. 😅😅😅
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I agree
@gpecci2253Ай бұрын
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?
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
yes I do, IF I don't show it on screen, I'll definitely check it off camera.
@tjclarke4604Ай бұрын
Don't you just LOVE Briggs EX engines? [/sarcasm]
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
they aren't anywhere close to the quantums but it's better than the off brand engine I guess
@ramadinsookhoo6141Ай бұрын
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?
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
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.
@ramadinsookhoo6141Ай бұрын
@@HomeGaragechannel cool bro
@NonodepannetoutАй бұрын
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 .
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
Hello France!
@wwvetteАй бұрын
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
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
without knowing the model number of the mower, I'd only be guessing
@davidcoudriet8439Ай бұрын
What spray cleaner do you use that works so well on the wheels?
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
the same one I use on the rest of the mower , super heavy duty degreaser
@user-km3vt5kb1iАй бұрын
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
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
sure, Ereplacementparts dot com
@idkfunАй бұрын
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
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
sorry to hear it's out of stock.
@idkfunАй бұрын
Can you help fix it
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I don't know how I could
@idkfunАй бұрын
Your a good builder
@idkfunАй бұрын
Actually I don’t need your help I got my brother to help me
@jeffcox2446Ай бұрын
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
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
as a test, take the screw back out and see if it works like it should..
@jeffcox2446Ай бұрын
Thank you very much your videos are the best
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I appreciate that
@garydowns923726 күн бұрын
what do you use to spray in the fuel tank to clean it? looking for something to clean some tanks i got…
@HomeGaragechannel26 күн бұрын
I used the same degreaser I used on the mower.
@AIainMConnachieАй бұрын
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?
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
it's because I'm lazy and it's easier to remember, versus having to remember several sets of numbers for different engines
Do you need a spark arrested screen for leaf blowers?
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
on a 2 stroke machine, yes, it might be different if you're talking about large walk behind or ride on leaf blowers
@NeilKing-bw6ekАй бұрын
What are using to clean up the whole mower before working on it?
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I use Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight and the sprayer also helps
@rickleger3528Ай бұрын
I would add $75 to $100 extra for a good self propelled imho
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
that's a good range
@devak7121Ай бұрын
What liquid you used for cleaning?
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I use Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight and the sprayer also helps
@ephraimgarcia7162Ай бұрын
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
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I guess you meant to say that it "still didn't start"? If so, did you check the basic like testing for spark?
@ephraimgarcia7162Ай бұрын
@@HomeGaragechannel yes sir I’m sorry it has spark I did the check list and still won’t start
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
thanks for the update, have you done a compression test?
@elvisbullets73826 күн бұрын
Homelite is a disposable product unless it was made pre 1975
@CalvaryDavis-o1oАй бұрын
What degreaser do you use
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
I use Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight and the sprayer also helps
@chrisrhoads8256Ай бұрын
💪👌💪👌💪👌💪👌💪👌💪
@barrybaker9677Ай бұрын
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 🙏
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
because of time constraints with filming and sunlight I need to to do it quickly, so I use a grinder
@barrybaker9677Ай бұрын
@HomeGaragechannel . I use a grinder if the blade is pretty bad 👎. If not I'm grabbing the File. God Bless Everyone and stay safe 🙏
@NickSpires09Ай бұрын
Did Troy bilt make this mower like dose Troy bilt own MTD
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
they are the same.
@NickSpires09Ай бұрын
@@HomeGaragechannel really cause they have the same look and engine on Troy bilts regular mower
@wwvetteАй бұрын
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
@HomeGaragechannelАй бұрын
yes there's an switch off the brake assembly that has to be "closed" to allow the starter circuit to work.
@wwvetteАй бұрын
@@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?
@wwvetteАй бұрын
Does That Feature Also Control Something Else With The Same Cable?