Lawn Mower Starts Then Stops

[@michaellogue2254]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@bigronshobbies8209]

Taking a picture with your phone is a great tip, I even do that a work a lot it can be a big help. Nice fix Steve, I think every body needs to learn this it is hard to find quality gasoline that will last sitting in the tank at least in the states. Cheers.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ron the fuel is just horrible today , looks like water but sure tasted horrible :) Its so easy to take something apart but going back together is the challenge.

[@freddaniali]

Steve, great video. I love these small engine repair diys! Keep them coming if you can.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Fred......

[@furiousfurby]

This was by far the best video I’ve found for my mower! I also had to replace the ignition coil for the spark plug though.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Matthew 👍

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

Steve this is amazing this is exactly what been happening to my gas blower I drained the gas first I though it was bad gas or water in it, Mine is probably slugged up!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Could be Annie , start tearing it apart and start filming too :)

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good morning Sir 🌞 Great diagnostic found Steve 👌 and yes using a camera to put everything back is certainly a great tip 👍 You are a great technical up spirits teacher Steve 👍 Have a great Sunday Sir 👌 Cheers !!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Dave much appreciated , you have a great day too.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@SteveRobReviews 😊👍

[@PinetreeLine]

This was really cool to watch Steve. Very informative and the closeups were great to see exactly what you were doing. Thanks Buddy!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks bud much appreciated and its back up at the camp cutting away ......

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I have had pretty good sucess with spray in sea foam when I had small engine carb problems. No need to take the carb off but a good " take apart" cleaning sure isn't a bad thing. Nice fix!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Seafoam does work a lot of times but in this case it needed more lovin :)

[@CarsExposed]

Top work and you get a lot of satisfaction by getting it back working properly again 👍👍👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Igor and its off working like a top.

[@jimthecarguy]

Nice diagnose and repair Steve. Back when I had motorcycles the carb would always get plugged up with shellack from the gas. I used to take the carbs apart and boil the metal parts for about 10 minutes to clean. Reassemble and they would run like new.

[@SteveRobReviews]

WoW Jim that's going way back in my time :) the new generation would think were nuts boiling a carb 😅😅

[@SpitSharp]

Back in the 60’s my dad use to remove the carburetor off the old car and take it apart on the kitchen table, that’s how I learned how to get my hands dirty. Once you tinker with things it’s not so hard after all. I’d rather throw it away than pay someone else to do what I can do. I always say if you don’t try how you going fix a flat out in the middle of nowhere. There’s a self reward when one fixes it themselves🙂. Thank you bro.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes get out there and get your hands dirty and learn how things work is a lifelong learning experience that comes in real handy over time. Cheers bud

[@stuzman52]

As you said Steve, it’s easy to fix if one will try. You should do more on small engines as you did a great job. I was thinking of doing some vids on my riding mower once the cutting season is over. As usual, no notifications. For that matter, I don’t get any notifications from any subscriptions now. All settings turned on as before. Good old KZbin. 😀👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terry youtube is sure not helping these days. Terry I would as so many people today just need the visual of watching someone do a service to inspire the confidence to try it themselves. I know lots of people that just can't fathom reading how to do basic stuff as we see it but need a visual to follow along. Sure thing bud bring it on ......

[@billyr9840]

@@SteveRobReviews Steve, tell Terry to go to his KZbin page at the bottom hit subscriptions and when that opens up at top of right hand side hit all and all your channels will display with all notifications. I tried replying to Terry post but good all KZbin will only let you make a report but not reply. Will only let me reply to your posts.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Billy - Terry will see your post as long as he is on the same comment . KZbin is changing a lot of things as they report the highest income ever .

[@ronhammar1154]

I was doing a carb clean on a snowblower and used air to blow through the gas input and blew out the entrance of the fuel passage and I blew out the needle seat which is only a small piece of rubber about an eighth of an inch diameter and it had flown across the area about 20 feet or so and I looked for it for about an hour and thought oh well I will have to go drive and get one ! When I got back I went to put the new one in and right beside the carb there it was sitting there ! What are the odds of that little seat bouncing off this and that and then ending up right where it came from ! I should have bought a lottery ticket that day !

[@SteveRobReviews]

@@ronhammar1154 🤣😅

[@gatorsworld]

Good fix Steve..... Did this same fix on the 40HP outboard motor on the pontoon last weekend....I liked this one....CHEERS

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Gator , were both keeping busy.

[@billmitchell7731]

Now I know where to come for mower information bud. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SteveRobReviews]

Anytime buddy.

[@strongsadventures]

Great video Steve. Nice tip on taking pictures before disassembling.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Billy much appreciated 👍

[@PAPATexas]

Nice fix Steve, you found the problem. PAPA is good at taking things apart, but yea, the putting it back together is harder. Brake Cleaner works on a lot of things. Thanks for the video Steve.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks bud . 👍

[@FunWithCars716]

Where in Canada are you?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ontario

[@FunWithCars716]

@@SteveRobReviews hello neighbor from Buffalo New York 😉👋

[@SteveRobReviews]

@@FunWithCars716 Awesome 👌

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Great video. You are Canadian? I am getting ready to do this on my Cub Cadet SC100 159cc self-propelled push mower.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Jeffrey, yes I am 🇨🇦

[@jeffreypinder9398]

@@SteveRobReviews Thought so, worked a several years ago in Tucson, AZ and in Montreal back in 1999.

[@PaiviProject]

Well look at you fixing the problem. Taking photos sure is good idea. I don't think I've ever taking anything a part :) Very informative video Steve. Have a great Sunday 👍👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Paivi so it's about time you took something apart . Go to work with Ron and take apart some diesel engines 😅

[@PaiviProject]

@@SteveRobReviews Heh hee the crazy screamer boss would have a hay day.

[@airratchetjockey7605]

great video, plus a lot of times you can buy new carbs for under $50

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes good point because sometimes their dirty to the point it's a better choice than days of mucking about. Cheers

[@anthonysova7117]

Hey hey hey nice vid to encourage people to at least try U need a good magnifying lite stand and collect guitar strings from ur musician friends CHEERS

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well I've never had that suggested but I'll try anything . LOL

[@BruceLyeg]

I don't think I've ever seen a fuel filter on any small engines I've had. Doesn't mean they weren't there, just means I probably wasn't very observant. I've always used guitar strings for cleaning carbs, my brother taught me that. You trying to compete with Bruce Pender? lol

[@SteveRobReviews]

Victor mentioned the guitar strings too . I wouldn't mind trying some Metallica guitar strings :) Could never keep up with Bruce Pender.

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Good job buddy! I have no clue about lawn mowers 👍😂😂

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHAHA , hopefully you learnt something. 😂😂

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

STEVE ROB REVIEWS ya! Stick with electric 👍🙈🤣🤣😂

[@ourkid2000]

Crazy....that carb was extremely clean. Hard to believe that it was restricted. Must have been something tiny.

[@SteveRobReviews]

In my experience a dirty carb is so much easier to see it needs cleaning but your right a clean carb can have just a tiny bit causing havoc. Runs like new again. Cheers

[@farmboy30117]

Good fix!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Jay 👍

[@PaulHenreid]

unscrew the carburetor screw on camera so viewers can see which orifice you are unscrewing.

[@SteveRobReviews]

👍

[@BackCountryWrenching]

I never had a issue using compressed air in the ports as there is nothing you can damage

[@SteveRobReviews]

Jerry most of the time air is not a concern but I have seen some with orings that would disappear real fast 😅

[@billgordon2093]

I have the same mower from new always took 10 or 12 pulls to start and then would rev up and down always used good gas and a fine screen funnel some times when it does start i get a lot of blue smoke what could be the trouble

[@SteveRobReviews]

Bill blue smoke on startup is most likely a restricted air filter most times. The hard starting might just be a quick check of the valve to tappet clearances. Worth a try.

[@billgordon2093]

Steve the air filter is like new mower is used only on a small lawn I did think of the of the valve clearance will have to check that

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Great video Steve!!! Yes you can do it and it's not that complicated!!! It doesn't take much dirt in the carb to cause issues. I used to be scared to death to take a crab apart. But like you say, take some pix with the phone and tune in to channels like yours and you can do it!!! Thanks for posting and take care!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Mike its not always obvious whats causing the problem but when it works good after its a win , just like the bandsaw your working on .😂😂

[@TheBobcatGuy]

nice to see you Steve

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Keith .

[@DriveShaftDrew]

good job thumbs up shared

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks bud. Cheers

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

ok Steve I love your videos I watched to see what was in the carb. but I didn't see. when you take it off drain the bowl in a rag to see if anything is in it ??? never turn carb upside down till the bowl is off the dirt went in top of the carb. yes you did fix it but you don't know what caused the problem. sorry for me I have to see I got the problem junk out. I am sure you did but like I said I got to be sure. Awesome video buddy you got it fixed sounds good 👍👍🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks bud , most times its very obvious all gummed up but your correct as I'm thinking the air dislodged something or it wouldn't run so good . Its a win for me either way because most times its a draw at best 😂😂

[@Badgeweefixstuff]

@@SteveRobReviews it was a awesome video very well done buddy and it runs that's all that matters 👍👍🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

[@fedup5248]

I put a new carb on, cleaned the fuel tank, removed the filter, new plug and it still won't run longer than a few seconds.

[@mikelee2993]

The fuel tank cap is not venting. open the lid and try

[@michaelzoran]

This is not my exact model, but I'm having similar problems with my Cub Cadet SC300hw model with a 159 2-wheel-drive motor. This happened gradually over a period of time. I heard the motor start making noises that were "chugging" along for about a half hour. I even stopped to let it cool off for an hour. But then after about 20 minutes it stopped working. It started on the first pull and ran for about 15 seconds before shutting off. After that, i could never get it started again - even after cleaning the air filter and changing the oil. A friend of mine then came over and checked the sparkplug. He said it was fine. He said the air filter was fine. He said the oil was fine. He then checked the carburetor and the round container under it. He said he expected "yellow water" to be in the round thing under the carburetor, but it actually only had very little water, and it was clear. So, he put everything back. He said he really didn't expect anything to be different, because he hadn't actually changed anything. But, when I started it up, this time it continued running. I have only let it go for about five minutes, but at least it didn't shut off. It still did slightly make this "chugging" noises, so I'm concerned what will happen when I need to mow for several hours. All of my problems started this year when I decided to take the advice to "maintain" my mower with "Gumout" by putting a little bit of Gumout in the fuel tank. After that, problems happened. The fuel efficiency became far less efficient. And for some reason the mower would shut off by itself even when there was about 25% of gas left in the tank every time. When I filled it back up, it would start and run again. I would recommend people NEVER put Gumout in their gas tank!

[@SteveRobReviews]

The gumout most likely gummed out the fuel residue and plugged up the fuel passages temporarily. Just keep using the mower as it's ungummed now :)

[@whatnextsunshine3046]

Hello Steve. Interesting! In a most entertaining way! :-) When will you be on TV?? Did you ever think of applying :-D You are so super knowledgeable... ?!! Much fun, Sunshine

[@SteveRobReviews]

On tv 🤣🤣

[@LifeWithChase]

What's with the Jacket buddy, it's 95F outside 😂

[@SteveRobReviews]

It's almost like we live in different countries eh, I have the woodstove on at the camp and the furnace on here , September is winter up here. 😅🤣🇨🇦🇱🇷

[@homeguy4]

I like using carb cleaner... it seem to do a better job than air. JMO

[@SteveRobReviews]

I do use it too if its dirty , this one cooked real clean so I went for the air . Ya carb cleaner is the way for grimey sludged up carbs. Cheers Steve

[@chungaleta1234]

Electric guitar string, the best tool for those fine cleaning jobs!!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Now that's very interesting as they do have much different properties as the guitar strings can clean from the sides as well plus very low cost . You should make a video of this hack. I think its brilliant Victor . 👍

[@chungaleta1234]

@@SteveRobReviews My first car was a small Toyota 1000 pickup truck, Back in those days the gasoline here was too dirty and had very low octane rating. Carburetors would get clogged constantly and I used to clean the needle valves with guitar strings. That was the best tool.

[@mikehrdlicka8635]

Clean tank carb filter

[@txsviking]

I like to leave old gas in mine until they get sludged up real good before I take it apart and clean it. LOL.

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHAHA yep and then you can make a real good vid .

[@wyattoneable]

I have an issue where I'm not getting any notifications of any videos from any of the channels that I'm subscribed to. I have to seek them out. I don't know what changed but if I miss a few videos I apologize. Nice repair on that one Steve.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Aparenty the email notifications have been eliminated by KZbin. I have to look at my feed and see who uploads a vid. Aparently youtube says few were using the notification format so they removed it . I dont remember seeing a notice from KZbin but my viewers noticed the same and told me about the change.

[@wyattoneable]

@@SteveRobReviews Thanks, that helps me understand what's going on at least. I appreciate the feed back Steve.

[@buzzsah]

The newer gas sucks with small engines.

[@SteveRobReviews]

It sure does , without a good fuel additive it sure gums everything up fast. Take care bud.