Riding Mower Engine Turns Slow, Starter Hanging Up, Won't Turn Over - Detailed Diagnostics & Repair

[@tedderjeff93]

There's an honest mechanic there and did a good job thank you

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@fishnriver]

Straight to the point. Best part, no music and no shaky camera. GOOD JOB!

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@breannaoliver6316]

​@@IndRepairexcelente video.gracias por compartir Tus conocimientos!!! Feliz 2024

[@IndRepair]

Thank you happy new year also!

[@Senevey37]

Best one I've watched in a long time no music and no stupid finger gestures. Very professional

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@CivilRepair]

Well done with lighting and sound. I try not to show my customers everything but i guess i may start. Your views are through the roof brother!

[@IndRepair]

Thank you I appreciate that! I have maybe 20 or 30 that have mentioned seeing their equipment be repaired after the fact and a handful more I have told about making videos on their equipment. Most customers I do not think will ever even know their equipment is the star of the show. I have been blessed with a few videos that have really taken off. Many of them do not get a whole lot but all I can keep doing is making them. Take care and I wish you well my friend!

[@sean007c2]

Thank you very much for posting this video. In 2014 I bought a z255 “ Briggs & Stratton” from my local John Deere dealer. My father bought the x320 “ Kawasaki” Both have 22 hp 48” deck. If my grass would get to long the z255 could not mow it my father would have to come over with the x320. Long story short, the last time I mowed I could hear a loud ticking much worse than normal. After watching your video I popped the valve covers off and the intake valve push rod had fallen completely out.. the lash on the others was .010-.017. I don’t think the right cylinder has ever worked properly. You saved me from spending $5200 on a new Gravely can’t thank you enough.

[@IndRepair]

Awesome job! Thanks for your comment!

[@simonlopez83]

Thank you so much for this. I watched every second of it and figured out my issue. This is high quality instruction. God bless you and keep you around for many years doing what you do!

[@IndRepair]

I am so glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@raylidell3613]

This is a VERY GOOD video!! I will be referring to this often!! Clear. Concise. Useful. Thanks.

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that!

[@KennethRutledge-i3m]

Thanks for the time you took to make this video,, I’m a shade tree mechanic as so many others these days with the bidenomics that have taken over peoples finances, so I do what I can , when I can,,, ya know, I’ve dealt with this is before but didn’t realize that valve adjustment made that much difference in the release mechanism!!! You learn something every day right!! I like your style!! Money talks and bullcrap walks !!! Thanks again!!!

[@IndRepair]

Definitely!

[@joeh2253]

Great video again. Love how you talk through the whole process with possible solutiions to multiple potential problems. Diagnosing mowers for me has become alot simpler. Keep up the good work.

[@IndRepair]

I am glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@martinbenton742]

The best video ive seen on valve adjustment and checking the compression release. Im suspecting the same issues with my 19hp B&S.

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that. Very common issue on the single cylinder is that the compression release on the camshaft comes apart. May be the issue if the valves do not solve the problem

[@jagriv5659]

Saw the rest, this one is the Best. Thanks for being concise, brief and detailed.

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@frankie7508]

It's a fantastic repair and it's explanations at every point along the way along with multiple tests demonstrate his Top notch professionalism. I always enjoy watching his repairs and seeing him go through a logical process to make an accurate repair. The point that he doesn't make which is important for people to understand is the value added nature of an independent repair shop versus the dealership. The prices are normally lower and the mechanics are far far superior. But you gotta find them and they are always not available. Dealerships are normally a problem from both a cost and quality standpoints, in my years of experience. Great job!!! 👍👍👍

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate your note of support. It is people like you who make it enjoyable to continue making videos and helping people. Thank you for being awesome!

[@dogdue4588]

Brushes, armature, bad ignition switch.

[@dogdue4588]

Check all grounds. Use a bonding brush, best ground.

[@jamespritchett1886]

Mighty fine job. No shade tree mechanic here. Excellent job.

[@IndRepair]

Thank you for your words of support!

[@nealstube1]

Hands down best video explanation I have seen

[@IndRepair]

I really appreciate that!

[@nickluzzi8767]

First time watcher. Nice job with the diagnosis . no parts changer here . good job.

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Some of the earlier ones are cringe worthy to me but they are getting better. Just trying to help. Thanks for watching!

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Just found ur channel recently and I'm loving it. I already know a lot but I'm learning a lot from you too. I like how you don't assume the viewers are educated on the subject at hand you do a great job explaining everything

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Try to help much as we can, some of them are very amateur feeling video but trying to improve upon that. Thanks for watching!

[@steveriggenbach90]

As always, a ton of usable info. I asked about the diodes last time. Watched on tv so I could see certain things. I’ve been playing with a pressure washer to learn. Pressure relief works soooo good..keeps it at 45 psi. Lol

[@IndRepair]

Nice! Thanks for watching!

[@joeh2253]

Thanks!

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that!

[@francislang5075]

i watch all of your videos . good job from ontario canada

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@LGHNurse]

Great informative video. Nice camera work.

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@fishn1127]

Amazing knowledge and explanation 😊

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Thanks also for watching!

[@beanolatte2682]

Great diagnosis/repair!!

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment!

[@BigWoodsman]

My tractor was locked up very similar. I reset the valve clearances as mentioned, and now it starts amazing. Thanks for the video. It was a game changer. Now I have no excuse to cut the lawn.

[@IndRepair]

Awesome job! Thanks for your commend and for watching!

[@PageMarker1]

@@IndRepair Nice video. I've got an L120 and that is plenty of reason to look forward to mowing the lawn.

[@IndRepair]

@@PageMarker1 Definitely

[@rajalexi]

Very professional and to the point! I wish you had a shop near me

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Never know what the future may hold whereabouts are you?

[@bertgrau3934]

An excellent video Sir. I have done a lot of work on mowers and I enjoy watching someone who gets to the point. And tries to explain what and why. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience to help others. When someone brings me a mower and say its not running right and want a tune up. I always include a valve adjustment. I would think any professional shop would do the same.

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! You sure would think they would include what is needed!

[@markb8954]

Great instructional video that thoroughly walked us through a lot of diagnostics & repair. I’m surprised that you didn’t check the starter & see if it’s properly pushing up the starter gear into the flywheel. We have had trouble with ours shearing off part of the gear (several times) to the point where it no longer catches the flywheel. I’ll have to check out your other videos.

[@IndRepair]

Thank you! I do not see many starter issue like you mentioned here. We do adjust valves regularly as part of maintenance, possibly issues because of high compression or too large valve spacing causing this?

[@telesasmith4573]

You are a awesome mechanic..thank you for the honest ones out there

[@IndRepair]

That's kind of you, I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching

[@SilentBob1932]

Exactly what mine has been doing for the past 5 years 😮, Great Video, I’ll been doing this soon. I’ve changed the battery, Solenoid,& Starter already

[@IndRepair]

Hope it goes easy for you thanks for watching

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

They don't check thoroughly! Nice job!! I work on a lot of generators and they have the same issue. Thanks!

[@IndRepair]

Only takes a couple minutes most time and many are charging $100 plus bench fee here

[@donwilliams6076]

You did a great job and I’m also having the same problem and I will be doing what you did and thanks for the notes A very Honest Man Thanks again Awesome job

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching! Glad to help

[@omarawad7038]

Thank you so much you are very smart and extremely helpful 🎉🎉🎉

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate your kind words of support! Thank you for watching!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I’m among the group who ran a twin cylinder on one cylinder for a season before realizing what was going on by accident. Now I know better and check that both are actually firing. Warm up the engine just a little and feel the valve covers. Both should be equally warm.

[@IndRepair]

Great way to know for sure! Thanks for watching and for sharing!

[@jerrys1426]

Excellent video!! Thanks

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for your comment and for watching!

[@georgiabandit1321]

Always good info thanks again

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Great video as always. Love your Channel

[@IndRepair]

I am glad you do! Thanks for watching and for your kind words of encouragement!

[@christopherhussey9286]

Great video on trouble shooting and repair. Thank you

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@krichards8472]

Well done . all info no personal Drama

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that!

[@krichards8472]

@@IndRepair so does every one appreciate it, that is looking for a fix like this. Last one I looked at I thought the guy was going to start singing and dancing, clicked him off right away. Yours covered a lot of stuff the average guy doesn't know, I thank you

[@IndRepair]

@@krichards8472 Glad to be in a position to help I appreciate your support!

[@frankzemberi4322]

Good job perfect

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Glad to help!

[@AbelArellano-o7h]

Quiero mirar más videos de estos

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that, we have some pretty detailed ones available

[@kencurtis228]

TY for Sharing

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@Smalltechguy]

You just answered my question near the very end. Dealing with the other plug. If they were both changed out or any carbon buildup. Some places just want to take advantage of the consumer. I've seen way to many valve issues over the years. I hope that shop didn't charge the customer for guessing at the issue instead of actually working toward a solution.

[@IndRepair]

The customer was charged quite a bit for pick up and the estimate. We picked it up at the dealer for them and found these issues

[@williamarnold1234]

Good video!

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for your note and for watching!

[@ronaldnorris2179]

Really know your stuff!!! 👍👍👍

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that

[@jeff59s]

I like that spark tester you used. Can you share where to buy one?

[@IndRepair]

You can find them at www.ebay.com/itm/155608498870?

[@jeff59s]

@@IndRepair thank you!

[@charlesoverton]

Good one.

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerrygroen8163]

Good job

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@bertgrau3934]

I had a similar problem. I checked both coils, the both tested bad, however, the ends that plug into the spark plug was extremely corroded. I cut the ends off one was good just needed a new end, one was bad. All I had to do was put a new end on, and it was fine.

[@IndRepair]

Nice job!

[@paulleblanc4653]

Lot of, hours, tires wore out. Fun watching real mechanic

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@justafig]

What about the hydraulic values on the 17.5 hp kohler command engine? I watch one of your older videos and it showed me why the engine wouldn't turn to start. Took out the plug and it turns freely

[@IndRepair]

If they are not getting full oil pressure this can be caused or a bad seal in one of the lifters

[@kylesmith3211]

I pulled the valve cover, turned iver by hand and never felt the compression release "bump". Could that still be that the valves were too lose? I pushed and the rocker arms while turning and didnt feel a difference at all ... I also stuck a magnet down in there and didnt find any broken pieces anywhere

[@IndRepair]

It definitely could be! Some of these do not have one, look up the parts list to see if yours does. The earlier engines didnt

[@kellycutler621]

Thanks

[@IndRepair]

Glad to help

[@Bailey-y9b]

Great teacher, my starter gear won't engage to the flywheel, the gear just spins in place , why is that?

[@IndRepair]

I see the battery hooked up backwards causing the starter to spin backwards often, otherwise likely a bad starter gear

[@markb8954]

Take the hood off & crank the engine while watching the starter & gear. It should be spinning up to engage the flywheel. We recently had to remove our starter, put a new gear in, and all good. You can order just a replacement gear rather than the whole starter & gear.

[@IndRepair]

Video next week about this very thing!

[@krazyj1957]

My John Deere E170 quit running after 10hrs. The last time I used it, it ran for about twenty feet and never ran again. I replaced the battery and nothing. Unfortunately, it was at the beginning of COVID and it sat for two summers. I contacted John Deere to see if they would cover the warranty and they said it would have to go to a John Deere Dealership to diagnose it the engine had moisture in it and the engine was ruined. This was something I thought was basically impossible since the lawnmower had always been kept in a storage building. Plus this didn't explain why it quit running after 10hrs. Since we were still making payments on it we went ahead and spent $1300.00 for a new engine, so far so good on the new engine.

[@IndRepair]

Wow

[@shepfc1962]

Just found your channel. I have lawnmowers I work on, but I need to learn more. What is that tester you check with the spark plug I got the one you got pull it off and put in on the spark plug in on the plug and then you’ll see the light but I like that when you got that’s pretty cool I’ve seen one like that before.

[@IndRepair]

We use the Spark Check'r SPC-7200 for the tester. You won't regret that purchase! Thanks for watching!

[@shepfc1962]

@@IndRepair thank you 😊

[@IndRepair]

Glad to help!

[@def-supreme5409]

very good video.................

[@IndRepair]

Thank you for watching

[@andrewhaaksma6721]

What is that tool called at 5:00 used to measure the gap? (0.04"-0.06")

[@00recon]

Feeler gauge.

[@IndRepair]

Yes sir 45 degree angled feelers these are

[@davidschliebe246]

Gap is .004 to .006

[@edthompson2337]

Where did you buy that Spark Checker?

[@IndRepair]

You can get them at www.rcpw.com/rotary-16740-spark-checkr-ignition-tester-for-ign-engines/

[@detaronrockydoo6957]

Great videos and so informative! I have a JD X324 Kawasaki engine and it is hard to turn the engine by hand at the top....with or without the spark plugs connected. I dont know much, but am trying to learn. My machine has very rough mid and high power . I first found bad gas and dirty tank. Removed the tank, ran new lines, new siphon line, gas check valve,changed filters, plugs, and replaced fuel pump and carburetor . Took off cylinder covers and set valves to spec....still haven't put them back on and tried to see how it ran. Just ran across this video and heard you say "the engine should turn fairly easy by hand" ...again my mower is hard to turn! Any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@IndRepair]

Hard to turn is no good, It could be the PTO clutch bearings are extremely rough. Try taking the clutch off and see if this solves the issue. Check out the drive system while you are there, make sure it moves free

[@detaronrockydoo6957]

Thanks.. will look into it!

[@IndRepair]

Glad to assist let me know what you find am interested!

[@seanmclaughlin7415]

Is this a Briggs & Stratton 24HP ELS 725 model? If not, I have one and need a valve cover gasket. Which gasket number do I need?

[@IndRepair]

Would need full engine number to confirm but most Broggs twins take 690971 can be found at amzn.to/3AlGNnz

[@paulleblanc4653]

I own a 2010 26hp. B&S twin, with 2400 hours, runs fine

[@IndRepair]

Maintenance is key

[@JonKasai]

Troy bilt 18.5 same issue, starts one time then struggles but blows a fuse on the next time starting? Compression release does seem good with the intake bump. Bad ground or starter possibly or even the switch? Thanks. I did do valave adjustments 0.04 intake 0.06 exhaust

[@IndRepair]

Bad ground, starter, connection or a short somewhere sounds likely

[@JonKasai]

I'll probably do 0.04 on the exhaust to free up some compression. Starter hangs up on compression

[@IndRepair]

Won't hurt

[@bobbydee1187]

John Deere sold thousands of small riding mowers with cheep plastic transmissions. Now they’re all on recall. And they’re moving to Mexico for cheeper labor . Although they just had a record year in sales. I’m done with John Deere.

[@IndRepair]

They are also being sold on almost every other brand out there

[@bobbydee1187]

@@IndRepair That’s true. People need to be Aware of what they’re buying now days. It might look and sound good but, looks aren’t everything. Check those transmissions folks.

[@philliphall5198]

Most people I deal with said they will never buy other jd mower 😮😮😮

[@IndRepair]

@@philliphall5198 Definitely the case with the home box stuff anyway

[@AndréTraversy-p4r]

Tanks

[@IndRepair]

Glad to help!

[@SF-fm7ov]

So every video I see about a Briggs & Stratton that turns slow has the valve adjustment in front. I have an old Montgomery wards 18 hp twin with the carburetor in the front and there is no place to adjust those valves that I can see. The engine turns over well without spark plugs but tends to stop at the same spot which sounds like compression. Do these older Briggs engines have the decompression? Model is 422707.

[@IndRepair]

The opposed twin does not have this low speed compression release (every one I have seen anyway) I would suspect timing off or a stuck valve on first inspection

[@mikepici5553]

Hey buddy i like your videos, im in the market for a new rider and im really liking the x380 48 inch cut would that be a good choice

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for that. Great machine!

[@peterbrown7621]

What is the spark tester u used depot doesn't have it, yellow size of a pencil and appears to have a clamp on it.

[@IndRepair]

Spark check'r SPC-7200

[@kimmokannala4576]

Wow! I did not know these engines have pressure release. Perhaps that's why my kohler(s) (15hp 1cyl, 18hp2cyl) are tough to turn / solenoid burns up / needs two battery in parallel to start..

[@IndRepair]

Could be the issue!

[@TheDronzDr]

Hey could you post a link where to get the ignition coil tester at.

[@IndRepair]

www.rcpw.com/trillium-spc-7200-spark-checkr-engine-spark-tester-ignition-analyzer-for-small-engines-motorcycles-and-more/

[@IndRepair]

When everyone else was out of stock I ordered one from this company myself

[@TheDronzDr]

@@IndRepair well I just ordered the new spark tester from that company that you recommended. Don’t know how long it’ll be, but it’s coming out Ohio to North Carolina.

[@IndRepair]

@@TheDronzDr You will not regret that purchase!

[@brazilgriller6073]

How many hours did mower have on it?

[@IndRepair]

Sorry, I am not sure on this one

[@johnbaird2395]

What was or is your spark testing tool

[@IndRepair]

It is called Spark Check'r. They used to be sold under Check Spark until the company went bankrupt and was bought out from what I understand. www.rcpw.com/trillium-spc-7200-spark-checkr-engine-spark-tester-ignition-analyzer-for-small-engines-motorcycles-and-more/

[@bobbylibertini]

This one fooled me. Hearing the sound the engine makes when you spin it over, my diagnosis was that the motor was possessed by the ghost of Curly Howard... WoowooWoowooWoowoo!

[@IndRepair]

Lol you almost had it

[@jamesmurphy4423]

Would it be the process with a L110

[@IndRepair]

Yes, just a single cylinder engine instead of the twin. Many times on the single cylinder intek the low speed compression release flies apart on the camshaft

[@patrickpoulard24]

I'm not even a professional small engine mechanic and I knew right away that this engine needed a valve job. Some of these so called professionals are NOT worth their weight in salt. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️😳🤷🏿‍♂️

[@IndRepair]

I see a lot of people struggle with this issue. I just wish mechanics would fully investigate and use common sense before estimating things to customers. I am not sure how they estimated a bad low speed compression release on the camshaft without checking the valves? I wish we could all be clairvoyant! Thanks for watching!

[@bobbundus4593]

dude sold me a nice machine real cheap didn't know this so easily fixed I knew right away what's the trouble

[@IndRepair]

Awesome news!

[@HipaStore]

Very informative video with the helpful tips. Great inspection and diagnostic process. Are you up for a collaboration? Hipa supplies parts for small engines and maybe we would work together to help more people in the community.

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! I had e-mailed someone before that responded but there seemed to be a lot of coloring inside the lines. I want our content to stay unhindered by any brand associations that could bias our opinion. Thanks for watching and for reaching out!

[@vsl071]

So, mine is doing the hanging up thing. But when its not doing that it'll just keep turning over and not start. I have checked the fuel system all the way to the carb and i have a good fuel supply to it. Havent removed the carb yet though. But it will start if I give it a little shot of starting fluid and it will keep running. But I definitely don't want to be doing that too many times! Could the turning over and not starting issue be because of My valves? Or should I clean the carb and then check the valves if it's still doing it? Thanks for any info you can give me!

[@IndRepair]

Definitely sounds like a carburetor or fuel supply issue

[@vsl071]

Will clean the carb. Hopefully that fixes my issue! Will be back if that doesn't fix it. Thank you very much for replying!

[@IndRepair]

Right on hope you got it taken care of!

[@markb8954]

I know this seems crazy, but you might simply have an airlock going on between the fuel tank and the fuel filter. Can you visibly see a sizable amount of fuel in the filter? You might want to remove the filter and then go to your fuel tank, remove lid and then take a big breath of air and blow in as hard as you can (be careful). Your fuel tank lid might not be letting air in. Thats another reason for running a bit then stopping. Good luck.

[@aday1637]

Showed the nuances of this procedure. How a seemingly locked up engine can get condemned erroneously is disturbing.

[@IndRepair]

That is for sure!

[@Cory-qq2mf]

You can even set them at zero lash if you do that then they're less likely to come out of adjustment for longer if you really know what you're doing but again if you set them at zero last you only have to look for the bump on the camshaft whenever it goes according to break down as he speaking of the video

[@IndRepair]

The tighter you go the more chance of predetonation you have

[@Swegen7]

I didn't see the bump at all in this video. I'm used to the bump occurring after the valve closes. Did I miss it?

[@IndRepair]

It shows pretty clearly I thought

[@pitbull4029]

Have a question i have a older jd Lt 160 with a kohler command 16hp i was told that the valves were self adjusting and they didn't need adjusted doesn't seem right is it true? And was by a jd dealer.

[@IndRepair]

Some engines have hydraulic lifters that eliminate the need

[@pitbull4029]

@@IndRepair Thanks for your reply.

[@realliveboss5381]

Can't figure out how to get the auto choke and throttle set correctly on this one. Starts at cold start then dies and won't start again. Strange and frustrating since it only has 146 hours on it

[@IndRepair]

If you manually keep the choke closed or spray starting fluid when it dies will it stay running?

[@hu5tle-]

I've been battling my LA105 for a week now. Won't turn over. Battery is fine, changed the ignition solenoid, nothing, changed the ignition coil, nothing...but after I changed the coil it started for like 10 seconds then stopped and won't turn over. Next step is replacing the carb, then the started, any other ideas?

[@IndRepair]

Check each one by one to find out what your missing or what is bad. If ignition coil was aftermarket it likely will not work right

[@hu5tle-]

@@IndRepair Installed new coil and new started solenoid. Seemed to do something, but ran until about a half tank of gas then just died.

[@IndRepair]

Hmm I would go back over everything again had to loose something

[@hu5tle-]

@@IndRepair I did. No luck. Wondering if it's the vacuum on the gas cap. I thought I had it solved. thanks

[@IndRepair]

@hu5tle- definitely could be. Did it start back up after?

[@StanleyJSakJr-ti9ks]

Can you add / edit how to find T.D.C. and which one with #1 cylinder.

[@IndRepair]

I believe finding TDC and valve adjustments were done in the video?

[@armyvet4081]

how can i repair a stx 38 JD mower wheel spindles

[@IndRepair]

Putting new wheel bushings

[@armyvet4081]

@@IndRepair it is the spindle itself- no way to get it off

[@IndRepair]

Have the replace the whole front axle. They are still around used new is extremely expensive

[@armyvet4081]

@@IndRepair thx

[@CodyCanon-l1n]

I have a simplicity Broadmoor the key falls out with it in the ignition ignition, and when the key falls out it stays running

[@IndRepair]

Need a new ignition switch

[@Mike-su8si]

Mines mufflers been cut so i have to fix that to or it'll burn something out without a muffler

[@IndRepair]

Absolutely true, never thought it would happen but people set their lawns on fire

[@Mike-su8si]

I guess could happen sense this Kohler courage sv725 wiring is all messed up from the person i bought the sst18 from im just gonna run a straight muffler pipe from left to the right side pipe weld that together and weld a muffler on i wonder how long the other person used it without a muffler they just cut off the rectangle part of the muffler and left short pieces on on the engine its enough to weld to I'll have to do a little front weld on each side then unbolt it off the engine to get the other sides welded up

[@IndRepair]

Nice

[@EnemencioTorres]

what kind of spark plug tester is that

[@IndRepair]

Spark Check'r SPC-7200 almost always out of stock but they work great

[@jozseflos7720]

Szia 15,02-nél annak a müszernek mi a neve.Köszönöm.

[@IndRepair]

Spark Check'r SPC-7200 works great!

[@jozseflos7720]

Nagyon szépen köszönöm az infót.

[@IndRepair]

Glad to help!

[@teddyhernandez7259]

Can you tell me my land mover star but wen I take off the brake it turn off

[@IndRepair]

Probably seat switch or another safety switch

[@Mike-su8si]

That engine looks similar to the sv725 Kohler courage mines wiring needs all redone someone done a poopy job on the wiring plus the engine doesn't go to the d100 John deere

[@IndRepair]

Definitely!

[@Mike-su8si]

@@IndRepair well actually the d100 doesn't go to the sst18 John deere is whatnit is plus the sv725 doesn't

[@Mike-su8si]

@@IndRepair is what it is i ment to say

[@dukesilver2019]

Great vid, sir, but please ... It's a SOlenoid.

[@IndRepair]

Thank you, I know not sure why I pronounce it like it

[@philliphall5198]

I’m allway surprised that they been running on one cylinder and didn’t know it 😢

[@IndRepair]

I see so many of them that I expect it and check before I do anything else. Some people just pay 0 attention!

[@philliphall5198]

@@IndRepairas long as it moves that’s all they care about 😢😢😢

[@IndRepair]

@@philliphall5198 Definitely!

[@3345933]

You were wrong when you said the decompression relief is on the intake valve it is on the exhaust valve.

[@IndRepair]

Top valve on these is the intake valve. The manual is not correct

[@dangerline95]

You sound like Tom Hanks

[@IndRepair]

I have heard that before quite a few times. I always tell people long as it is forrest gum Tom, lol I don't hear it but apparently I am wrong there!

[@garysgarage3669]

I'm thinking the dealer was just lazy. I hope they weren't trying to soak the customer for a camshaft.

[@IndRepair]

I really hope that is the case also. Unfortunately this is about the 5th time in the last year seeing a similar thing happen from the same place. Thanks for watching!

[@philliphall5198]

Most of the jd small engine mechanics don’t know much of anything period, I’ve had a lot of there jobs in shop and I’m disappointed with what they charge and still didn’t fix it, but customer learning now

[@philliphall5198]

That’s why I quit working for them, I’ve seen what they do and treaten mechanics for saying anything about it 😢😢😢. Only the bad ones stay there 😮

[@GMCTIM]

I had one of these mowers, sold it in 3 years, Biggest piece of JUNK EVER !

[@IndRepair]

Some companies make some pretty bad stuff anymore

[@markb8954]

@@IndRepair. Hey there, what type of riding mower would you recommend that is similar to the D-130? Thanks for your insights.

[@IndRepair]

@@markb8954 I have always loved the Simplicity line but even they are starting to make them differently and cheapen everything up. Look for something with all the features you need and if a possible option go to the Kawasaki engine

[@Pinion512]

On one hand, I find it a little bit weird that you don't know why the dealer quoted would have quoted how they did for that repair. On the other hand, if you don't know, you don't know and there's probably a reason for it (and I dont mean that in a negative way). So usually the customer will drop a machine off at a dealer and want a service special (different names for it, but a yearly service). The tech discovers an issue that the customer may or may not (usually not) have mentioned. Rather than spend time (because time is money) figuring out exactly what the issue is, they will figure worst case scenario as best they can. In this case, given it's a Briggs and they have a nasty habit of cam failure, they quoted for the cam being replaced. They would have tried adjusting valves first and if that fixed it, half hour labor and everyone moves. If it didnt fix it, they've already quoted for the cam replacement and they can proceed with that without having to get the customer back on the phone and try to explain why the valve adjustment didnt work and so on. I always try to give both scenarios and what it will cost both ways and let the customer decide. If it's just one of those things that you won't know until you get into it, then I tread lightly with an estimate and get them agree to an hour of labor for me to get into and then go from there. It can also depend on the service manager/service writer. Sometimes they do a bad job of quoting things. But again, with it being a Briggs, it's usually a safe bet that the cam has failed. But as easy as a valve adjustment is, I'll squeeze that in and fudge my time a little bit to make sure before I start quoting things. But everyone is different.

[@IndRepair]

I normally give customers the full deal before doing anything. I'm pulling a valve cover before quoting a very expensive repair every time. Four bolts, two minutes and I have real answers. With only 200 hours on the machine, no way I give them the $1,300 quote (what dealer quoted) without further investigation or talking to them about all the possibilities. I know we all have different processes just think anyone worth their salt would have taken the time. Thanks for watching!

[@joehead1294]

You can get the same kind of cranking problems if you install a lower CCA battery. Don't ask me how I know... 😭

[@IndRepair]

You know, I don't see this too often but you are absolutely right! We use 350cca battery on everything we replace

[@kylesmith3211]

How can you tell if you have the right cca battery? I don't remember what I had in it before but we put a 230cca battery in ours, it was the only size at auto zone that fit the box

[@joehead1294]

@@kylesmith3211 If it will start it don't worry. Otherwise see owner's manual.

[@eustaciosaucedo7745]

I would have replaced both coils

[@IndRepair]

Me also. All we do is estimates for the customer and go with their hearts desire

[@Ranchready496]

👏🍻👍🥇🇺🇦

[@IndRepair]

Thank you!

[@philliphall5198]

Other words they were guessing, and needed a big job maybe because they are not really mechanics 😢😢😢

[@IndRepair]

Yeah seems like a lot of that lately

[@CodyCanon-l1n]

Sounds like a coil

[@IndRepair]

No on this one I do not believe