FREE 20" Yard Machine Carb Cleaning/Clogged Fuel Line

Free 20" Yard Machine mower off Craigslist.. Briggs and Stratton 300e 125cc engine.. Water/spiders/dirt in fuel tank, clogged fuel line, dirty carburetor..

[@kdj29]

This is the best tutorial video ive ever seen. i have this exact mower with the exact problem. ive got it for sale for 50.00 on craigslist, but if i dont sell it, i will fix it with this tutorial and then sell it for double what i was asking.

[@Godflesh88v2]

Exactly what I plan to do with my free 20" mower tonight after work. (Identical mower 2 years old) I'm sure the main jet is the culprit, but I will go through all the stuff you did in the video. This will help a lot, thanks!

[@tongo117]

You are welcome.. Good Luck..

[@aeandyeck]

This just helped me troubleshoot and fix a clogged fuel line on my own mower. Thanks for the great video!

[@tongo117]

You are welcome.. Thanks for reply..

[@yep81]

just followed your video step by step and it works! the sound of the mower turning on had me smiling ear to ear

[@tongo117]

Yeah that's a good feeling.. Thanks for reply..

[@philg3914]

This is exactly what is happening to mine. Regapped the plug and some starter fluid and it runs for a moment. Now, to narrow the focus and clean the tank/fuel line and probably the carb.

[@user-mk7em6pr5k]

Great video!!! Got mine running great because of your step by step easy instructions

[@Aye-tf5vf]

Thank you! I followed your video and got my lawn mower working . Great video.

[@tongo117]

Glad to have helped..

[@howutoday]

man this video was so helpful and very well made, thank you

[@tongo117]

You're welcome.. Thanks for reply..

[@mojoatlas123]

Great video! I have the same model and it just cut out mid service. Then it would start and immediately cut out. I followed all your steps and it's like brand new. Thanks buddy!

[@tongo117]

You are welcome.. Glad to have helped..

[@Kifkiffingtonthe3rd]

Man I just replaced my air filter and drained the gas. Still not working but your video is going to help me so much

[@Harmonyandme]

Awesome step by step video! Hard to find simple well done videos like this. Thank you!

[@tongo117]

You are welcome.. Thanks for your reply..

[@searching4answers79]

Excellent presentation!

[@manfredsegewitz623]

Super presentation!

[@tongo117]

Thanks..

[@HotelEdenMusic]

Spot on editing :)

[@tongo117]

Thanks..

[@scottrobson4097]

Great video! Many thanks 🙏👍

[@tongo117]

You are welcome.. Thanks for reply..

[@williammurray1252]

I have the same mower , thanks for the info . I'll be doing this soon

[@tongo117]

You are welcome.. glad to help..

[@rivasj07]

Nice video!!

[@trr5291]

Hopefully I don't have any issues with my yardmachines mower after sitting all winter. It's been in a warm place and the gas is out. It's a 2022 model so it should be ok.

[@theepatrioticrabbit]

Thx this is just what I needed

[@tongo117]

Glad to have helped..

[@GarnerWhiteVideo]

Thanks for this one! Learned a step or 2.

[@tongo117]

You're welcome.. Thanks for reply..

[@garystief7244]

Excellent!!

[@gradyhernandez4699]

Neat job

[@JNRoman53]

Thank you man. You're appreciated.

[@tongo117]

You're welcome.. Thanks for reply..

[@GALLITOYOU]

Thanks so much for your video 📷 I try I clean the way you splain I put every piece the way in Start awesome 👍 I need to test how cut, because I dit before but like 2 minutes after start when off 📴 I let you know how is working this Time

[@tongo117]

You are welcome.. Glad the video helped..

[@GALLITOYOU]

I just cleaned but is late here I wish to test but is almost 10:00pm my neighborhoods are sleeping 😴😴

[@GALLITOYOU]

I start working perfectly for like 5 minutes after that start slow down in make a noise like is missing gas ⛽ like when is run out gas

[@Kevan808]

Great video, appreciate it 👍

[@tongo117]

Thanks..

[@Poo0rPrince]

I will try tomorrow! But what if the carburetor become leaking gas.. thank you!!!!

[@mario-mp2vf]

Thank you sir, helped out a bunch..

[@tongo117]

Glad to have helped.. Thanks for reply..

[@philliphall5198]

If it’s ohv AllWAYS check valve lash and adjust it and clean carb plus tank That’s all it takes on 97% to run

[@Magnus82386]

I have this exact same mower. Its only about 2 years old. It starts runs for a second then dies. I've seen several videos all identical to this one and i've followed them exactly and I can get my to start. I took apart the carburetor 3 times by now to make sure I have everything right and cleaned it as best I can. The holes are all clear and the spray goes right through. I changed the spark plug, cleaned the gas tank, and replaced all the fuel with brand new fuel. I have to prime it about 5-6 times for it to start, but then it dies after a couple seconds. It does the exact same thing it was doing before I started working on it. Its driving me crazy. Any idea what I can do? Oh also I cleaned the air filter and tried starting it with and without it.

[@tongo117]

Could be bad ignition coil.. lawnask.com/bad-ignition-coil-symptoms-lawn-mower/

[@GALLITOYOU]

Anybody know why start working perfectly for like 5 minutes after that start slow down in make a noise like is missing gas ⛽ like when is run out gas any answers I appreciate

[@DamonMan]

I've been trying to get my mowers going. The only thing I'm confused on is the hole on the white piece of the carburetor. I can't see to the back of it. Looks kinda like rust. I've picked at it the best I could but can't fully see to the back. In your video, I seen you spray carb cleaner from the bottom and it shot out the top. I was thinking now about taking a really thin drill bit and seeing if I could drill that hole out (below the silver ball). Thoughts on this would be appreciated!

[@tongo117]

yeah if you spray from the bottom like I do around 04:08 it should come out at the top.. a drill bit should work as long it's small enough to clear the obstruction without making the hole bigger..

[@THEKLEVER187]

I had the same exact problem, I followed all directions on this video but it still won’t start up , however if I spray starter fluid it runs for a second . I did notice the priming button seems to not tighten up when pumped ,could that be the issue ?

[@tongo117]

A bad primer should not make the engine stall.. The engine needs fuel, spark and air in order to run.. So if it runs for a second with starting fluid you briefly have all three.. Then you lose one and it dies.. Question is which one are you losing? Could be that you still have a fuel supply issue even though you cleaned everything.. Or, clogged vent on fuel cap could restrict air which could cause stalling also.. And fresh gasoline.. that's a definite must have..

[@ChrisPrieto]

good video... fixed mine same way... there is no gas filter right

[@tongo117]

You could add one but no, mine did not have a filter..

[@ChrisPrieto]

@@tongo117 thanks for the fast reply. I do not thin i will add one, Iwill just keep the gas clean and end of year empty gas tank.

[@paulmonk7820]

Do you have an ultrasonic cleaner ?😮

[@tongo117]

no i do not

[@rickbenavides4133]

What size is the fuel line

[@tongo117]

05:44 This is the exact clear tubing I used and I never replaced it.. 2 years later it's still doing fine.. 1/2" inside 5/8" outside diameter: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-I-D-x-5-8-in-O-D-x-10-ft-Clear-Vinyl-Tubing-T10006010/304185142?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D26P-026_001_PIPE_FITTING-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PMax&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D26P-026_001_PIPE_FITTING-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PMax-71700000097492030--&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqpSwBhClARIsADlZ_TkE9-yylNglTgnQJAQKlOBIqYp4fNKX1UczgRi1K7DLEELuF661PT0aAietEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@jimharper6073]

FIRST to comment - I could not resist 😁

[@tongo117]

Yeah you snuck that in before this goes viral..

[@daboomer2277]

I have one of these lawn mowers

[@jakec.5272]

Hey peanut butter man is that white piece on the side of the carb soppose to be lose?

[@tongo117]

no it should not be loose

[@jakec.5272]

@@tongo117 if it's wiggling does ut mean I have to get a whole new carburetor?

[@tongo117]

if the mower runs ok with it being loose I wouldn't worry about it.. if it's so loose that it's going to fall off you could glue it back on..