How To Fix A Lawn Mower That Has NO SPARK (Super Easy Fix)

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[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

@Steve's Small Engine Saloon IF there is no spark because the cable has basically stretched/gotten longer and can no longer pull the connection back as far as it needs to go, shouldn't one be shortening the cable so it can pull switch back into place to make the spark connection? Just a question so I have the correct information next time I need it, and Thank You!!

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[@joesinakandid528]

​@@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639 The length of the cable, itself, is fixed - it can not be lengthened or shortened. The trick to unscrewing the plastic ends just makes the outer casing "longer" which fixes the problem for a while. Shorten the inside cable or lengthen the outside casing - two sides of the same coin. Good one, Steve! - Joe -

[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

@@joesinakandid528 Thank you for responding and explaining!!! I'm sure my brain understood that somehow, or would if had been physically looking at it, but it is refusing to relay the info to me!!! lol!!! I'm missing something for me to grasp how making to the two points farther away from one another, when being slightly elongated likely from heat and a little due to normal wear and tear is the original issue in the first place, how can making the two point farther from each other fix it? Wouldn't the space between the two ends need to be shortened to return it back as close as possible to factory distance be what fixes the issue? I know it's something simple and I'm gonna smack myself in the head, I must be missing the knowledge of how the connections and inside cable work with one another and how they are placed around their connections spots. I'm gonna check the mower tomorrow!!!

[@jeromeelston1092]

Thanks for the links you provide. Absolutely the best teacher on KZbin. Watching and learning everyday. Thank you 😊🍺🍻

[@100vg]

Yeah, that twisted wire cable can and will stretch. Great cheap and easy solution! You are always so helpful with these kinds of tips. Thank you, Steve! Keep up the great work, stay safe and I hope you enjoyed that beer!

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[@chrisgonefishing115]

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon could you do a video on how to replace the coil on a sthil fs 90

[@Joaquinek]

Thank you so much! The fix for the cable helped to start the lawn mower. I was also able to test the spark plug. THANK YOU!

[@johnbarbour115]

Wow...30 year career in the outdoor power equipment industry, and I never knew that! That just proves that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Always great content Steve, thank you!

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[@lpritt9211]

Today I went from frustration to a big smile on my face. My lawnmower would not start because there was no spark. I bought a new ignition coil, no spark. I bought a new spark plug, no spark. I went to the internet and found Steve's video on the stretched engine brake cable. I noticed that for some reason I parked the mower with the engine brake disengaged. It must have stretched the cable and would not release the spark mechanism. I followed Steve's instructions and the mower instantly started with the first pull. My advice- do not store mower with stop bar tied to handlebar. Thank you Steve, you are the man! 😁😁

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[@babennewport]

I have been storing mine that way. Glad to have seen this video

[@aaronpowell4885]

Wow! Almost hate to admit that I've been working on small engines for 17 years and I had no idea those ends screwed on🤦‍♂️ thanks for sharing another awesome tip👍

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[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Oh man I have to agree 10000%. Can’t tell you how many toro mowers I’ve fixed with a simple cable adjustment! Add a drop of CA glue to the cable ends.

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[@robertwilliams3983]

What is CA glue?

[@PyroShim]

@@robertwilliams3983 super glue. CA ist the abbreviation for the chemical name. I forgot the exact name

[@Chewwy153qt]

@@robertwilliams3983 Cyanoacrylate glue.

[@cravenmoorehead5636]

99.9 k subs. Congrats man. I wanna be the first to do it so I'll do it early. Great job fella.

[@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176]

Thanks much! I would have never guessed on how to lengthen the cable. In this economy we have the STEVE SALOON SOLUTION SAVER! Bet you can't say that 5 times. Then again you have better things to do. Thanks again Steve.

[@tjacity8673]

I can't thank you enough for making this video. I adjusted the cable and my lawnmower started up on the first pull.

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Right on! Glad it worked out for you!

[@jamesathendune9026]

Wrong season (SNOW!!) but I am going to look at my snow blower for this. And consult with my neighbour’s son who has a natural aptitude for small engine repair. We (he) have already had to adjust the cable controlling the snow thrower. THE motor would not engage on the last day of use. Thanks Steve for the tip.

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[@jts3339]

Steve, that’s one thing so simple that I would have never thought of it. I filed this in my memory banks and I’ll never forget to check the cable first. Brilliant!

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[@helmet098]

BRO! Can I tell you how much of a life saver you are!

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[@chugalongway01]

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[@chugalongway01]

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[@Turningwrenches85]

I knew the bottom twisted out I didn't know about the top that twisted out thanks for the good tip good buddy 👍

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[@markinator8826]

Im not a lawnmower guy so I would have never thought of that, Thanx Steve!!

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[@PaulMerrigan-s5x]

Steve, it worked! I was about to buy coil but with a simple twist of the plastic knob I’m back in business. Thanks a million!

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That's awesome! You saved yourself some cash!

[@davinci1425]

Had given up on this used lawnmower a friend gave me and was about to by a new one. This completely fixed it and got it started right away. Talk about saving your viewers time and money. Legendary KZbin channel!!! Thank you!!!

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[@ronwatson4902]

Another nugget from the best man in small engine repair. Thank you Steve.

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[@rickl7024]

Thanks Steve!!! I watched this video a wile back and this morning gusss what my 3 year old toro was doing,,, I was like where is that video!!! I found it again and it saved the day! Yard is done!

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That is awesome!

[@MrCt302]

Man your a life saver!!!!!!!! All these years I fought with this lawnmower and that's all what it was. Smh . And I saw the cable wasn't going back far enough and didn't pay it no mind.. Man I appreciate it!!!!!!!! 👍👍

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[@terryboone3333]

That's a new one on me. Learned something new again. Thanks Steve.

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[@ken48827]

I've been trying to figure out the spark on my lawnboy for 2 days and here I am back in the race to get this going. Thanks! Hell, I was about to replace every green wire on the thing.

[@miabullard4424]

My husband spent so long trying to get our lawn mower working. This completely solved our problem.

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[@robertlundquist5450]

Didn’t know that. Thanks for making me smarter.

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[@ZackRossFilms]

Steve you are the best! I’ve spent the last few days going crazy because I had (weak) spark, fuel and compression. Tightened up that cable and she fired up first pull, thank you!

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Great to hear!

[@lynthom9361]

Steve , love your videos . Sometimes such a simple repair job , can save $$ and the inconvenience of a trip to town and a 2 week wait for your mower to be looked at . Very informative , your videos have helped me many times .😊 Many Thanks . 😁

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[@saberpv]

My mower worked GREAT last summer, but when I pulled it out this weekend it wouldn't start. I checked the sparkplug and it looks almost new. I couldn't easily test for spark myself, so I don't know if this is my issue, but this is an easy thing to check. This video is AWESOME and it may have saved my mower. I can't wait for work to be done so I can go check this. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@mariusvermaak7497]

Thank you Steve. I bought a brand new mower today and you can imagine my disappointment when it wouldn’t start. Turns out, it was exactly this. One small adjustment later and problem solved. Thank you 🙏🏻

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[@Peasenhall]

I wish I would have seen this earier. Ive pulled one of my mowers apart at least three times. Cleaned the contacts on the magneto , changed spark plugs and replaced the carb. Tried your method , second pull. Thank You

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[@LumberjackSmokestack]

Not only am I the lead faller at work I’m also the “mechanic” Love the channel and all the great tips. Thanks for all you do!

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[@K-Lane-Smith]

Thanks Steve! You saved my marriage! I was so close to kicking the ol' girl to the curb after she started acting up again. She's funny that way. After 26 years I came so close to saying goodbye for the very last time,. Sure we had our up and downs, stops and starts over the years, but a man can only put up with so much! You're quick fix saved our long term relationship and had her up and running in a minute. (Just to clarify, I am talking about my lawn mover :-)

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[@thomasmccommons7494]

Hey Steve! First off, I'd like to thank you. I'm a Stihl small engine mechanic and your videos have been extremely helpful. (I definitely owe you a beer) I have a request for a future video. I have little experience with mowers, it would be amazing if you'd consider going over back firing issues and also mowers that start and run but won't restart. Thanks again for your small engine wisdom.

[@waynemark93]

Great solution! I can see me trying different things (and using ugly words ) and not having the eloquent fix you just showed the world! And there's probably a situation where this same solution will work. Thanks, Steve!

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[@JosePena-ki9ts]

THANK YOU STEVE!!!!I I changed the spark plug, checked the coil, and cleaned the carb nothing until I saw your video FOLLOWED YOUR VIDEO WORKED LIKE A CHARM. THANK YOU AGAIN

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[@justincase2281]

It's like the barrel adjusters on a bicycle. Simple fix. Now I know. Thanks much!👍

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[@BoB-Rod]

Been working on my craftsman mower for a couple years now. Ready to give up on it. Than I stumbled across this video... started up right away, hD to mow my yard twice

[@rustybumperclassics6342]

Man, this was the exact reason my mower wasn't starting. Thanks for the video. Awesome.

[@TrydisMikee]

Thanks Steve. I almost gave up on gettin grampa's old lawnmower started until I saw this and it restored the spark !

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[@Obanon]

That was exactly the problem with my old Briggs and Stratton lawn mower as well. This solved the issue. Thank you for the guide!

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[@johnchristman1727]

Thank you! I never thought of the cable. I just added a zip tie at the bottom and created a bit of tension. Fired right up!

[@SuperHooverdam]

Gonna give it a go. Did a carb rebuild kit, but it would not get fire. Thank you.

[@jasongraham6904]

Thank you sooooo much. I was about to buy a new mower. I thought the problem was the stator. Saw this video and tried your advice. The mower started first pull. THANK YOU.

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[@wegmandan]

What's crazy is many off-road vehicles motorcycles and such have cable adjustments. But not one lawn mower, or yard tool has an adjustment. That's what's crazy. Steve. So I go out to my shop. And I don't have those steve? So I'm still screwed. Lol. But thank you for furthering my education. I like a challenge and I also like to learn and I'm 60 and 9 days. Still kicking. LOL have a great day everyone

[@billycarrollmartin]

Excellent tip. I had no idea there was any adjustment that could be made to the outer length.

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Glad I could help!

[@BillKirkpatrick]

Thanks , this fixed my mower! Cable adjusted now cutting my lawn.

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Nice work!

[@jdmohr6178]

Thanks, dude! Tried everything else before I saw this video--started on the first pull!!!

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[@chriskeating5926]

Beauty Steve , helping people save the hard earned Dollar , yet again 👏 STEVE IS THE BEST CHEERS 🍻 THANKS STEVE

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[@lpsilver6038]

HOLLY SHIT! I had replaced pretty much everything on the lawnmower and nothing worked. I watched this video, went outside, couple of twists on the cable and BAAAMM! It started! Thank you!

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[@DavePiehl-u7b]

Thanks so much, fixed the problem after I had cleaned the carb, changed the oil and spark plug. It's always something....

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[@bobmcl2406]

Well, that's one situation that I haven't hit yet. Pretty much every mower that a neighbour brings me is bunged up due to ethanol, but now I am ready for that one time when I get a no-spark. Thanks Steve!

[@timacheson8285]

Great Vid. Thank you! Disconnect the top of the safety shut off cable from the handle, turn they fitting counter clockwise 3-4 turns to lengthen the cable and reinstall. The switch should now work properly.

[@HARRUMPH-SAL]

Hey Steve, I'm trying this tomorrow, My 6.25 Quantum Craftsman (Tecumseh) had no spark --- out of nowhere, after running perfectly for years. FYI... new Champion plug & ignition coil is $15 on Amazon, just in case.

[@halflife82]

Oh my word I feel like an idiot for not knowing this as a small engine mechanic!! THANK YOU STEVE!!! 🎉 All these years I’ve been bending the bracket slightly or replacing the cable because I couldn’t pull the ends off… lmao

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[@mattwaters6987]

As soon as the rain stops I'll be checking my mower cable right away. Great video Steve!

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[@ryanfederico539]

I second this! Got my mower running before I brought it to a small engine repair shop!

[@Tom52NJ.]

Steve, you’re amazing. I’ve downloaded and saved your videos in my Gas Powered Toys files I keep on my computer hard drive as well as flash drive. You are a great teacher. Very much appreciated.

[@larrylucas8407]

I think that I own you a beer !!! I've been messing with this thing for weeks and was ready to send it to a repairs shop. A few quick twists and "wham" Started right up and saved me some dough. Thanks Steve!

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[@beastlychase]

Thanks so much for your video!! Seen I had little spark once out of 100 times I pulled it so I thought ignition coil, two coils later I find your video, same exact issue. I just want to say thanks again for posting this maybe your lawn mower is doing the same thing if it's not the coil! 6.5HP Briggs and Stratton motor yard machines mower

[@michaelhyland7035]

Thanks Steve. You have many admiring viewers. Have been watching you for a few years now. Very entertaining and humorous. Hopefully have a brew with you this year when we make it back to the island from Prince George. Miss the ocean. Cheers Mike Hyland

[@dariengibson]

This was my issue! Thank you for the video. I was using a lawnmower for about 20 minutes before it died. This cable must have stretched just passed it right at the end of the 20 minutes.

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[@donnagavin4539]

Hey Steve. Keep it simple. I almost ripped it apart to swop coils. Then I clamped the brake tighter and voila! Thank you.

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Nice work!

[@slickmartines]

Thank you, my husqvarna 550ex has not run for weeks until I came across your video. That cable was the problem, thank you once more.

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Glad it helped

[@herenow2895]

That's a priceless piece of information Steve. Much appreciated. Cheers.

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[@rickl7024]

Thank you my lawn mower that’s about 2 years just starting to do this!

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[@RobertsBulgaria]

You identified the problem I have on my Husqvarna R52S series lawnmower with the Briggs & Stratton 625 series engine. The top part is easy to unscrew and adjust, the engine end that you show at 2,20 I have no idea how it comes out of its retaining metal clip and I don't want to force it and break the black plastic cap. Typical, Friday evening in Europe, no chance of any spares before Monday and trying to find away to shorten that inner cable so I can attack the jungle of a garden. Thanks for your help.

[@conrat2000]

Thanks for this video. I haven't had this issue, but I'm sure I will.

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[@bamamike1013]

Can’t wait for tomorrow. Got a Honda with no spark. Dang near pulled my shoulder out on this naughty mower before I realized this.

[@stevengamsby5344]

The turning the cable I didn’t know I’ve been working on lawnmower for over 30years never saw that before I’ve made may cables replaced cables never new that thank you

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[@grantdale9074]

This was exactly why my mower would not start. Recently replaced the carb and it would still run a little rough and even would not start. Adjusting the cable fixed it.

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[@Nick-xh5ov]

Bruh this was it. Spent hours cleaning the carb again but it turns out the wire just needed a couple spins. Thanks!!!

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[@vikitheviki]

You have saved my life so many times, cheers with Pure LapinKulta (Lapland Gold) beer from Finland 🇫🇮

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[@chriscrusader5412]

Well this is going to be very helpful if my cable gets stretched! I did not know you could adjust it. Awesome and thanks Steve!!!

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[@rquest3059]

Son of a gun... I never thought to check if the ends were threaded. Thank you for showing this easy fix.

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[@trurex007lee7]

Thanks Steve, always fixing something on the mower, so nice to have this truck under my belt.

[@davidaltman144]

Never would have checked. Control cable end nut broke! Ordered new one. THANKS

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[@brianking1138]

I have used this tip many times. I believe you mentioned it years ago.

[@dlkline27]

Once again I learned something from Steve. Thank you!

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[@bryanavery9987]

Thank you just try this on mower that's hasn't run in 5 years and works great now 👍

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[@jeffreylabadie2449]

What an easy fix. It worked perfectly. Thanks!

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[@onelegbird420]

Just thanks ...Keeping these free mowers runnings💚

[@johnskitzis6540]

You are the man Steve! Thanks for all the tips and tricks!

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[@larryeoberry5018]

Something else l did not know. Thank you.

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[@angelgarza8072]

Thanks for the info It saved me a lot of money. That's what was wrong with my mower.

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[@danielcote4888]

Thanks Steve, this stuff is among the first that a repairman should watch! Dan Cote Trois-Rivières Québec

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[@RobertSilva-lc3yf]

Great video Steve , very helpfull , thank you.

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[@un-_-known688]

Thank you lawnmowers are new to me and I never realised this

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[@michaeldougherty2307]

Yep, your a bloody legend. Now starts first time

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[@theebalz]

Thank you for pusting this video! It took me in a new direction of thinking, and I was able to fix what I thought was a spark/coil issue. Problem solved and running like a Champ!! 😁

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[@lloydn1195]

Love it...not basic for me, had a mower and will not start, try everything, thanks Steve, it was the strached cluch Cable...🖖✌👍👍👍

[@patricknesbit2334]

Hey thanks man. I'll check this out on my 07 craftsman. Have a great weekend 😁!

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[@hanksbud2544]

Thanks Steve. Excellent video

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[@keithp115]

Great informational video Steve! I noticed my cable beginning to fray at the handle end, and it would not stay running. After replacing the cable on my Troy built mower, it was fixed!

[@pietrosenerchia1786]

Steve, i honestly didn't know that cable could be adjusted, I replaced mine ,and it seemed a lot longer than my original one..so i wrapped mine up to almost 2 turns to get it right around my control handle..Thanks a lot Steve can't wait to try it tomorrow...CHEERS Mamm.. M

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[@jensenwilliam5434]

Where you been? Glade to see you

[@timbylander7015]

I’ve seen that plastic pin that snaps into the handlebar break off too. That’s a good use for a screw type hose clamp.

[@JR-yr8xm]

Fixed my lawn mower. Thank you sir.

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[@CodyBlanchard-b1z]

Welp after cleaning the carb ..... this fixed my problems. Thank u so much from one blue collar guy to another

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[@nicholaskwasna6603]

Thank you so much for your content and all you do...You have taught me so much and saved me so much more. I appreciate it greatly

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[@Driver-UK]

This absolutely fixed my no spark problem thanks from Manchester England 👍👍🖐️🖐️

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[@tommyhanlon8012]

Well that's something I didn't know, thanks Steve. 😉

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[@FDUNupe1]

Thanks for the information but what about on an older 3.5 HP Briggs? There isn't any plastic housing on it. I just had an old Snapper dropped off to me that doesn't have any spark and was trying to find a remedy. Thanks in advance.

[@patthesoundguy]

You saved so many people a lot money with this video 👍👍👍

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Hope so!