HOW TO FIX A SURGING RIDING MOWER Briggs and Stratton Double Barrel Carburetor Rebuild- Repair

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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[@leowelch6829]

What is the difference between the two jets I was going to use the same ones

[@kfelix2934]

@@leowelch6829 One is primary and the other secondary jet aka as idle and main jet

[@bradleyearl8558]

Different sizes ​@@leowelch6829

[@bradleyearl8558]

The size of the jet holes ​@@leowelch6829

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[@craigmapel1415]

I've got to the point i just buy new carbs anymore. Trying to find a place where i live to buy or look up parts is impossible. The last carb I rebuilt cost me $103 for rebuild kit & it took 3 weeks to get parts in. I just replaced the carb on my rider yesterday. I ordered new carb with gaskets, spark plugs, fuel filter & air cleaner for $43. I ordered on Amazon & had delivered in 2 days. I do appreciate your vids you are true professional showing & explaining repairs. Ive watched several of your vids when trouble shooting engines ive been working on.

[@davidkettell5726]

CLONE CAEBS RARELY WORK CORRECTLY ,YOU MUST HAVE GOT LUCKY. i do understand ,the parts cost is outrageous.

[@jamesm568]

I don't waste my time rebuilding carburetors myself as it's so much easier and cheaper just to buy a new one, but I don't buy aftermarket ones due to corrosion issues.

[@bertgrau3934]

​@@jamesm568 Not sure if it's the manufacturer, or the gas. Alcohol is hard on all metals it seems. I have had very good luck with the after market carburetors.

[@howardrussell356]

This is very best video that I have seen on KZbin, clear and simple step by step instructions. Thank You Very Much.

[@bobharris6095]

It was a pleasure to watch you work. As a very seasoned mechanic (read that as old), it was obvious to me that you have a good grasp of what you are doing and how to use tools. I have a John Deere mower that has the same carb and it is running rich. I bought a new carb for it and needed to figure out how to replace the carb with a minimum of cursing! Your video was excellent in giving me the instruction that I needed and I'm going to give it a go tomorrow morning. Thank you!

[@RegV316]

You keep things simple and very easy to follow and understand. You GO GIRL!!

[@jentilla4190]

Came across this video-what a life saver, I have the same engine set up and wasn't sure how to get the carb out to clean it. Thank you so much for the clear and easy instructions. 🙌

[@erniewindolph2658]

Thanks for taking the time to show which way gaskets go and how things fit together slowly. A lot of mechanics show how fast they are and asome we can put gaskets back right. I watch all your videos even though I don't work on many engines. Thanks Again!! Ernie

[@philliphall5198]

Most of them just won’t the utube money and could care less if you screw up

[@leonardhirtle3645]

Thank you so much. I have an old craftsman lawn tractor with a 23hp brigs engine. It has a 2bbl Nikki carb. Now,with your instructions,I can repair it. Great video.

[@Sugrshane]

Lol good luck I admire your confidence

[@jackwells1452]

The absolute best V twin carb rebuild video I've seen, thank you

[@jamesp7976]

I have a similar carb setup on my Craftsman 21.5 Intek. This video helped me immensely with removing the carb and manifold. I found that one of the manifold gaskets was trashed, which caused my backfiring/surging and lean condition. New gaskets for $7.xx and it runs like new. Thanks for making this video!!!

[@philliphall5198]

Part number of gasket seal ?? Please 🙏

[@jamesp7976]

@@philliphall5198 Briggs & Stratton OEM part # is 691917, Seal-O Ring. It’s not a flat gasket on this carb at the manifold. It’s an O-ring, and it takes 2. One for each side.

[@peterburrell6244]

That is the most detailed, easiest to understand carburetor rebuild I have ever had the good fortune to come across. The sound was good with no background music, and your diction perfect to understand. Thank you.

[@robincolton-zj4ob]

super HELP, I live in France and most dont speak English ( nor should they) but they do charge so much for repairs, this is brilliant help for me. many thanks.

[@thomasbriggssr8155]

You sure know your stuff, thank you for making this video. You are very kind helping other folks out.

[@thomaslotito380]

I like watching you because you get right to the point. You explain things clearly without wasting any words. Thanks! Much appreciated.

[@normancupit]

Thanks much, sis. You just helped me change out a double barrel on a Husqvarna. Wife will be tickled. When Mama's happy... God bless.

[@nursehemi21]

My Uncle that worked as a car and truck mechanic for 40 years or so, taught me a cool trick, how to magnetize my screwdrivers. He would get a length of copper wire (insulated is fine with bare ends) and wrap it around the shank of the screwdriver (several times is okay) although the more the merrier. Wearing gloves and eye shields (he did not) touch one end to the post on a car battery then quickly touch the other end of the wire to the other post (like lighting a match, several strikes were sufficient). Sparks would fly, but a small amount of magnetic energy would stay with the screwdriver. This would allow one to load the screw onto the driver while pointing it sideways or downward and it would stay with the driver while you aim the screw at the threaded hole. Happy threading!! Tim Duncan (not the basketball player)

[@Really10801]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.... I'm just a homeowner and your video gave me the confidence and insights to try rebuilding the carb on my Husqvarna YTH22V46...However, I was lucky, after removing the shroud, I found the carb and linkages were completely caked over with cutting debris. After removing all the debris and thoroughly cleaning the area around the engine and carb, the surging and other issues have all cleared up. And if I do need to eventually rebuild the carb, now I know I can do it, as I was only one step away from removing it.

[@truracer20]

When you said @11:43 " I have a left right here", I was hoping to hear "and I have a right left here". I'm a fan of ambiguous directions, it triggers my inner Bugs Bunny.

[@mikediesel3684]

Thank you so much, I was going to buy a cheap knock off and just replace the carb. After watching you, and having you leave a parts list, I am going to tackle this myself. Thank you very much for making this video!

[@tominduluth]

Thanks, I got one of these, but so far it still runs great.

[@NM-eb5ej]

Bre, when I have issues with my power equipment, I review your vast array of video's for assistance! Thanks for helping us out!

[@gone2dmtns]

I have a very similar Husqvarna with a 23HP Intek and way over 600 hours on it. It may be time for a carb overhaul. Thanks for the insightful and very educational video. You make it look easy.

[@patrickhenn1]

Thanks for this excellent systematic approach to repair. From Cork, Ireland

[@sturgus1]

I looked at a dozen vids of surging before yours, but yours is the best: succinct, knowledgeable, and great camera. I just ventured into this project and when done the mower would not start. I knew it was how the connectors were connected and your video was clear and showed my my mistake. Thank you. Saved me at least $200 if not more.

[@Chickanic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kenbourke5281]

Very clever lady and very pleasent to the eye.

[@oOVanillaMelOo]

I've been having surging problems with my Husqvarna (same model as yours) but I can't get my mower to a mechanic before a few weeks and so I started doing the tune up myself! This video is amazing! Thank you so much, I will clean the carb this week-end!

[@L46C3]

before reassembling make sure the small jets located between the two carb halves are opened, free of contamination. Shine a light through to make sure. To find these holes/jets see the exact spot where she is pointing her right index finger at the 8:49 mark/time of the video. Great vid by the way!

[@maudiefricker]

Thanks for the Kohler rebuild kit tip. Found one locally instead of needing to order the oem kit. Saved me from wasting a weekend on carb shenanigans.

[@lonhoschar1943]

I had one of those carbs apart a few years ago to clean it. I managed to get it back together and it worked fine but I wish I'd seen your video first!! Would have made it a lot easier and much less worrisome.

[@scottspencer8358]

I have this same carb on my John Deere (23 hp Briggs ) and I have the surging problem as well....but not all the time. I need to do this carb rebuild so I will keep this video for reference when I get the parts for the rebuild. Thanks chickanic for this video. It will help alot.😁

[@sipthewater]

Real silicone grease on all mating surfaces. Look at your strong arms and smart sharp brain Chick. Another outstanding video.

[@matthewcarpenter4716]

OKAY WOW! Our mower is the exact model you are working on and was surging just like you opened with. This video just came up on my feed this morning. I appreciate the benching of the carb. I wish I would have seen your video sooner. Last weekend I found a whole new carb kit one eBay motors for $25.00. It arrived yesterday... Came with new plugs and all the gaskets. I guess I will just take one off and slap a new one on.

[@davidzemke2549]

Thank you. I know you posted this over a year ago. Today the information you provided helped me solve my issue. lol I also needed to get the valves set correctly. A single issue I'd probably been ok.. but with Two issues I needed to verify everything thing. A BIG TY !

[@texasraider1137]

Great video as usual. Today I just tackled this same carb on my 24hp B&S Simplicity Zero turn mower. The sad thing is I didn't have a carb kit. I just wanted to see what might be the problem of my surging engine. Wish I had found your video before I started. Anyway, I cleaned everything and reused all the o-rings and gaskets and finally got it all back together. I had the misfortune of having the linkage that operates the choke pop off without me seeing how it looked before hand and like to have never figured out how it went back together. Anyway, it fired up and ran much better, not perfect, but much better. I'll be ordering all the gaskets, jets, o-rings, etc. from your list and start all over again. Should go much faster the second go around. Thanks again for all the info.

[@tx350z]

Love watching your vids! Been wrenching for over 45 years but I learn something new on just about every one! Or maybe I see something I've forgotten! LOL You Go, Girl!

[@jamesstanley5503]

Another great tutorial video. Thanks for posting.🤩

[@allendosson1521]

Thanks you for a very informative how to film.

[@patrickdormer5205]

one of the best Nikki v Twin Rebuild Videos on youtube ,haveing a 20hp briggs & strattion with this problem,thankyou Bre,,,patrick in ireland

[@drn1023]

I just spent a good part of this afternoon doing a rebuild on the same carburetor. 23 hp B&S on a Simplicity Regent EX... Started up a d died within 2 minutes ...😢 I found your video and realize what some of my mistakes were... Really good explaining the process. Subscribing. Thank you.

[@HhjGgb-f6y]

I got this car on my mower with the same problem. And it was cheaper to order an Amazon carb than the parts. I'm not sure if I'll swap the parts over or use the cheap carb. Either way this video is worthy of a follow!

[@davidkettell1073]

I can assure you the Amazon knockoff most likely will not work properly.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Really cool video! I like to use dialectric grease on new and used o rings, it helps them seat without tearing, can help rejuvenate the old ones.

[@David-yh5po]

😊 thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@kathypriddy8430]

I have a Husky exactly like this one. New, but I fully expect one day I will need to go back to this video to get her back on track. Many Thanks. Really enjoy your episodes of Rags to Riches sagas..

[@netdoctor1]

Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing you successfully shift gears and enter into the next phase of your working career.

[@timfinkbeiner3880]

Outstanding tutorial and I have rebuilt the carburetor perfectly. Thank you. However it is still surging. Not giving up. Thank you.

[@archjen]

Great work, lady! Thanks😁

[@jalexan923]

Thanks for the video. I'm in the process of rebuilding a carb like this now. Biggest problem I've run into is the jets falling out. Now I have to figure out which one goes where. Thanks again for your video.

[@rond5953]

Thank you for your excellent video. My Briggs V-Twin was surging badly. The two jets that you said had a right and left were laying in the bottom of the float bowl. The tiny o-rings had deteriorated and would not hold them in position. It was a chore to replace them with my fat fingers. I could not see any difference between the jets or any markings to identify right and left so I took a fifty-fifty chance and installed them randomly. Looks like I got lucky because all is well. Thanks again!

[@terrycarr7645]

Thanks my friend ❤️ I rebuilt two carburetors last month and I put the jets in the wrong place, so thanks for the update and information on the right and left jets. May God continue to bless you in and on all your endeavors.

[@NewImageLawnCare830]

Awesome video save me some cash. I have one exactly like that one. It was doing exactly the same thing I took it to my mechanic and he told me it was going to be $150 for a new carburetor. You saved me some money thank you thank you.

[@aboveaveragejoe6291]

You must be a good mechanic, your hands look pretty good 👍

[@warrenfloyd1484]

The 3813 honda had a surge problem when it got hot,turned out to be a feather of plastic in the pilot jet,I found it and got well rewarded by honda of America corp,great people!!!!

[@johnobiro5202]

Great job. Like a true professional. 🇬🇧👍🔧

[@kenmcmaster6938]

love your work on the lawn-mower

[@samtate1260]

That’s why I like the older stuff all that plastic makes me nervous few years old and snap crack pop goes crappy plastic especially if it sits in the sun for very long great job 👍👍👍

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

I love plastic carbs. They don’t corrode and usually clean up with a Blast of carb spray

[@woolval52]

Check your "new parts" for flaws, save yourself a LOT of headache! After replacing my head gaskets I went ahead and cleaned my carb, so this video was excellent as it's my carb. I have a Dixie Chopper with a B&S 23HP twin cylinder. But... after getting everything back together it was only running on one cylinder. Short story is that the NEW manifold to head intake gasket had been crushed on one side (you could see it was done during production, another gasket got crushed into this one) and it wouldn't seal, the intake was sucking air. Luckily I found the defective gasket during reassembly, this after doing compression test ,spark test and carefully cleaning the carb again. I happened to notice the imprint on the new gasket as I was reassembling. I used the old intake gasket and it fired up fine. Took it out and mowed some tall grass, whatever I fixed brought back it's power! The head gaskets didn't appear blown but something brought back the power. Bre, I love all your videos, you've taught me a lot.

[@justinsane7128]

I've got an 18 and a 20 husky mowers most trouble free ones ever with minimal maintenance, good video

[@robw4532]

Thank you, I have a craftsman snow blower that surges the same way as that rider. I've had the carb taken out and cleaned but I think I must have not lined up the stupid multiple gaskets correctly after replacing them when I put things back together. Time to try again. Again, thanks!

[@jessemixon3135]

Thank you ma’am, you do a great job of explaining how to do repairs.

[@ronkpaws1]

I always test the fuel solenoid before I put it on the carburetor. Good video!

[@allenbaker8851]

your videos have helped me many times, Thank You.

[@CCDProductions]

I cant thank you enough. This is very helpful.

[@paulmoffat9306]

Great video, I have a YTH24V48 that has started surging, 96 Hours run time. Going to first check the fuel pump, then proceed with the checking of the carb, and gaskets. BTW - the dealer told me to NOT to run the carb dry for winter storage, as the gas 'keeps the seals in condition'. Hah!

[@TheDjsmitty]

Thanks for video. Super helpful as I have a surging carb right now.

[@daviso4954]

Best carb rebuild video ever. Thanks for the excellent video! I'm off to work on my Husqvarna ytd now.😊

[@mikerequa820]

Girl you are just the best!! Great job have a yth2448 mower runnin on left cylinder only I'm fixin to take carb off n see if I can do what you just did n hope my mower runs on both cylinders. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

[@haneyoakie14]

Good job. Still too cold in Michigan to start yard work. I want to get about 5 mowers ready for when the craze starts. Plus I will have more time now to do work, since it will take me longer because of my hand situation. I will be more tool dependent.

[@ricardobernal8897]

Similar to a keihin off a 670 honda… but hybrid bottom End of some briggs… i enjoyed it… and learned some tips and tricks Thank you Bri! You are awesome

[@davidphillips2259]

This young ladie is just amazing 🤩 xx

[@jasonhill2596]

Great job. Starting my own little shop. Been awhile since I worked this but will roll along

[@SammyFender]

I’ve been lucky with not having my riding/zero turn mowers not surging, but, boy do my hand mowers surge! All five of them!! Maybe I should fix one rather than buy another!?!? Great lesson !

[@gillgetter3004]

I’ve just cleaned the jets out with success

[@Chickanic]

They are crazy expensive this year. Definitely time to fix yours! LOL!

[@markharris4260]

Very good video !! 👍 you explained everything and the way you presented it was great !

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Another great video! It's nice to see the detail of one of those.

[@Chickanic]

Thank you very much!

[@pastorjoe6827]

Another great video, thanks for putting these out there it helps alot to know how to work on my mowers and weed eaters.

[@brucer1220]

Amazon carb kits cost a LOT less and are not bad quality. I put a little gel lube\assembly oil around the rubber parts when reassembling so the rubber doesn't warp and can slide in easily.

[@aprilcrook1650]

I wish I had half the confidence she has. She is good at what she does.

[@ab-tm4lx]

You are amazing now i just need somebody to watch my kids to have some time 😅

[@bertgrau3934]

One thing I like to do is drill out the jets they come about 43 to 44 thousands, I drill them both to 47 to 48. That will wake up a Briggs. I have gone as large as 50 thousandths. Most Briggs engines are lean from the factory, a little richening will help them run smooth and accelerate strong. No more hesitation when going from idle to wide open throttle. Especially with the blades engaged. Just a Suggestion.

[@jdprice3043]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

[@delseckora5327]

Awesome content and visual tutorial. Great job as always.

[@steveforbes7718]

This is exactly the problem that has developed on my YTH22V46. I suspected that this might be the problem. Having this video to view in advance of the repair is extremely helpful. Thank you for going to so much trouble.

[@jameshendrick8499]

Outstanding work

[@beckyjacobs9176]

Thank you for showing that video I have the exact same tractor knock on wood I haven't had any issues with it yet seems to be a good machine

[@pjsfarmbarboursvilleva7344]

Worked like a champ on my mower.

[@benmihokovich7207]

Wonderful video! Many thanks!

[@johnlenoir1023]

I am subscribed to this channel I do love watching your videos and I just had to do the exact same thing to my carburetor thank you so much I was able to refer to this video to help me thank you once again

[@ronkampsen1098]

Good tip on the pump. I'll check it tomorrow. I'm down to the pump or carb.

[@MrGixxer11]

Hey Chickanic. I really love your videos. You have helped me out a lot. I have that same carb on a yazoo kees 48 inch zero turn with a 19.5 hp briggs. I rebuilt the carb just like your video shows, the only difference is my carb has one jet mounted to a fitting that screws into the fuel shutoff. When I cranked it the engine still surges until it warms up. After that it runs pretty smooth. What did I miss? Thanks for having a great channel.

[@nancywhitaker5096]

I have learned so much from your vids. How the heck do you remember all this stuff!! And where did you learn it all. Great fun to watch and learn from. Thank you and keep the vids coming.

[@Nesmaniac]

Awesome video very well explained. Thanks for sharing.

[@stewjd01]

I had the same surging issue, but it was caused by the two small jets that were clogged. I'm surprised you didn't have to clean those out.

[@ElRipper100]

I replaced the carb kit except the 2 jets, the ylooked good and clean. My mower still dies after 10 minutes. I went thru everything, carb getting gas, replaced hoses, pump, needle, cap, finally adjusted choke and governor and it started right up, ran 2 hours, but now dying again. Guess I will do a kit again. I see gas doesnt fill up the filter while running, i wonder if fuel filter should always be full of gas, tank hoses maybe? IDK. I will try focusing on replacing the 2 jets with O rings.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Wow the amount of dirt that engine has ingested, no wonder it was surging! Great job on h that carb. A really simple carb that works great. Intimidating for the inexperienced tech. Can you link your carb rebuild mats? Thanks Bre!

[@Chickanic]

Thanks Babe! I got them from our Briggs dealer, Power Distributors. I use them mainly to set saws on while I working since they soak up the bar oil and gas so well.

[@robertthomas8311]

Hi do you have a video of a stihl fs85 to service the carb as mine won't prime when hot it will prime only cold iv changed the prime bulb gasket and diaphragm done a full carb refurb and new petrol pipes and still won't prime when hot any ideas

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[@downeastoutdoors8713]

@@Chickanic will your link carb rebuild overhaul kit fit a 22hp briggs intek v twin it's on a john deere 100 series...d140? Thank you so much need to buy one and wanted to use your link. Don't want aftermarket looking for oem which your link is :)

[@downeastoutdoors8713]

I believe they are pig mats that she uses in the video? Those things Rock for anything fluid related about 30 bucks a roll on Amazon and it's a good size roll

[@bobzakrzewski3834]

Thanks for this video. I bought a used 24v48 this spring and it's been running fine. Ran the fuel dry the other day and when refueled and started the surging began. Any comment on this? It was running fine and then it wasn't. Most likely going to follow your directions here. Thanks again.

[@christopherraso1990]

Great job and video. Amazing how a Kohler carb kit fits a brigs. 👏👏👏👍✌️🙃🇨🇦

[@robertstevens1766]

Great vid. Pretty sure my fuel shutoff solenoid is broken. Hope I can get it off without pulling the whole carb.

[@larryyoung5043]

I absolutely love your channel, great information and procedures. Question I have is about my carborator. It has been surging and when I disassembled it, I found that the jet tubes were really nasty looking. Green and crusty. Can it be salvaged? I have a picture of you need to see what I am talking about.

[@dpasek1]

You will want to use an 'E' socket, probably a size E4, for those carb studs. Fasteners like that are becoming more common, so you might as well get a set of the correct sockets. Be sure to get a set that includes the small sizes.

[@philliphall5198]

5 is correct size

[@dpasek1]

@@philliphall5198 For reference, E sockets are sized by measuring the point to point dimension across the diameter of the stud, in mm. E-Torx sockets are sized with a completely different method than Torx bits.

[@chetg2924]

thank ya Chica