Starving for FUEL: The Battle Against a Stubborn Riding Mower That Refuses to Start! Briggs/Nikki

[@Chickanic]

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[@TheOnespeedbiker]

I always get a kick out of your enthusiasm. You've been doing small engine repair for years yet you still get a thrill when the engine starts; don't ever lose that.👍

[@Chickanic]

Yup! I also get the gut wrenching dread when it doesn't start! LOL!

[@davidalexander843]

I'll be honest. Im mechanically inclined and feel confident with fixing just about anything else, but have never learned how cabs work and would always junk a product if i hear the carb is the problem. I was about to give up at the 4 minute mark, UNTIL I heard you say "If I can do it, you can do it". For some reason that was all the reassurance I needed and to my surprise, I followed your instructions and my riding lawnmower works! You are awesome. Thanks for keeping it simple and providing inspiration. That little comment changed the entire trajectory.

[@Chickanic]

Thanks so much for letting me know!

[@fuzzydave]

Nice to see an experienced mechanic get excited when all their work pays off, just like us laypeople

[@shinaiandbogu]

I love that you actually fix parts that are failing (like the stuck fuel shut-off solenoid in this video) instead of just replacing them with new parts like most shops do. Saving $$$ for customers...

[@garyharper2943]

Laughed my butt off when you said if I can do it you can do it! You either grossly underestimate your abilities or grossly overestimate mine!

[@Chickanic]

Bwahahahah!

[@arthura.applegatejr.7145]

I was wondering about the bottle of what looks like it might be some sort of German parts cleaner❓‼️❓I am not good with German words‼️🤨🧐🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🥸🥸🥸🥸🥸🥸🥸🥸🥸

[@leongrubbs8492]

😂

[@dalekundtz760]

ROFLMAO... 😂

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Awesome tutorial!! Lots of techs have Trouble making those Nikki carbs work after a rebuild. They are a mystery to some . Great job!

[@dudekanic]

I hate those things!

[@jdprice3043]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

[@vapnut]

Always feels good when it starts right up after a repair! Thanks for all the education you give that actually is worth something!

[@Chickanic]

Thanks for watching!

[@iancameron198]

​@@Chickanic can you help me I have a Murray riding lawn mower it's a 12 horsepower 40 inch cut.model number 40620C Date of man 2950. This info is all I can find.i tried ordering and they sent me the wrong parts.i need the front wheel bushings for murray riding mower.can you give me possible correct part number.

[@geoffreycollings4678]

That happy dance you did seems to be a universal thing. Its a great feeling/relief when you hear that motor fire up.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I love your shirt, and the Beetle in the background. Bre, you show many cool tips for our equipment. You are my favorite youtuber.

[@eddiehuff7366]

Once upon a time I did all that stuff you just did because my mower would only run 2 3 seconds. Finally I looked at the gas cap. Yes, I poked out the hole on the gas cap and my mower ran like a banshee. ALWAYS check for a clogged vent on your gas cap. Love your videos❤❤

[@ronaldnorris2179]

Same here..mine quit running while cutting and I thought the fuel pump or something went bad.. I took off the gas cap to look in tank to see if there was some problem in there and just happened to try and start it with cap off and started right up ..cleaned vent in gas cap and done deal!!!!

[@philliphall5198]

I just drill holes in the side top area of the caps

[@brockbaker3able]

@The_Chickanic. talk to this pecker

[@marshmower]

Those pesky caps. Radiator caps and gas caps can have multiple valves on a car.

[@dbutcher84]

Had this happen too. It would run rough like it was out of gas off and on. I happen to notice one time the tank was sucked in a bit and found out if I loosened the cap when it was acting up, it would clear up. I then proceeded to poke out and blow through the vent. Ran good since.

[@dnlmachine4287]

Another great vid. 10:27 to 10:34 that feeling we all know is what makes a no parts repair extra special. Stay gold.

[@fireballxl-5748]

Chickanic....love your channel and your husband and I pray you both are born again. May you both be be born again and live with the LORD forever. God loves you and so do I.

[@phil4208]

The sound of victory, someone is getting a great rider , new york

[@jojenks]

Just wanted to thank you for your video. 1 I love fix-it videos, 2 I save a lot of money because of you. 3 you showed me how to fix my riding lawnmower and taught me to always check my gas first. My mower ran out of gas and I filled it up with new gas from my gas can. Then it would not start. I drain the gas line and the carburetor and I realized how gas in a can can create water in your gas and the gas today only last about 60 days. You’re doing a great job.

[@Joe-mj3ze]

I just had a JD X320 come through with a Kawasaki that ran, but all it did was spit and sputter, even worse when the PTO is engaged. I put a new fuel filter on. I changed the fuel hoses from filter to fuel pump, and fuel pump to carb ( they were old and soft). I cleaned the carb and made sure the fuel solenoid was working. It still spit and sputtered like it wasn't getting fuel! On a whim, I cut the plunger off of the fuel solenoid... runs like a champ. I ordered a new fuel solenoid.

[@michaelhirz208]

I got a 26 year old Kohler 12 horsepower that has been super reliable !!! Oil changes ,air filters and spark plugs are the only things I have had to do with this engine.

[@victormarinelli5660]

Excellent video, Bre. Thank you!!

[@5packplus2]

Love you being your own cheerleader. You go, girl!!!!

[@imarokr2063]

Chickanic isRock and Roll ❤

[@keithosterkamp6207]

Great tip on using the drill mounted wire brush to clean the interior of the fuel bowl. Sure beats hand held scratch brushes and paper towels for removing the gunk.

[@rickdff62]

These are my favorite videos of yours. I always learn something during your troubleshooting. Cheers.

[@druryscience]

Thank you, cleaned the fuel solenoid valve and fired right up!

[@SuperJ24]

I didn't even know fuel shutoff solenoids were a thing. Kinda feels like something we might not need? But after watching your video I think this might be my problem. Gonna give it a look tonight! This video was very well done. Thank you.

[@mikejerrett7354]

Oh I love it when they fire up after a repair lol. I didn't know you could fix the shut off switch. Good to know 😊

[@Chickanic]

Morning Mike!

[@mikejerrett7354]

@Chickanic good morning to you as well 😊

[@codysp]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I just completed an engine swap on a craftsman Z6000. It had a blown engine from the previous owner. It had a 20hp B&S, found a JD L130 rider with a 23hp Kohler. Not too difficult of a job and I now have a nice repowered zero turn to mow with. 🙂

[@Chickanic]

Heck yea!

[@billgray7914]

Like your videos give out information is not what most people would do but when customers have a problem they will remember your business more so than not

[@Brian-cr6rb]

From my experience with those solenoid issues, you are able to hear if it's operating when you turn the key on and off. It's a simple start to the no fuel diagnosis. Great content as well, I never knew you could fiddle with it like that and rejuvenate one! Thank you!

[@RedProg]

Great way to start Sunday. 👍 Fine looking Super Beetle

[@patmancrowley8509]

Thanks, Chickanic, this D110 is what I own. Same year and model so I'll keep this in mind!

[@1984Pisano]

All my years working on carbs I have never removed the bowl screws that easily or had the bowl just fall right off without a single tap with the old screwdriver handle. Great video. Seems all the carb videos are the same now days. BTW I have used aftermarket carbs and not one comeback yet, knock on wood.

[@edwardkane3237]

My best feeling is hitting the key and it fires up. Just got done with an engine swap on an Exmark Lazer Z HP. I converted it from a 23 hp Kohler Command to a Briggs and Stratton 27 hp CXI engine. Rewiring it was a challenge, but after I got it all done I turned the key and it fired up. I’ve been mowing with it and so far so good !!!

[@marshmower]

Fuel injection? 😬

[@dalenjurgens6751]

I don't know if you will see this. I'm sad you're not making videos anymore. This appears to be my problem, and it was on my feed when I opened up YT again. I'm glad! Can't wait to test this out! Thank you, Chickanic!!

[@tnrodgers]

Nice fix .Cool ‘73 back there. Have a great weekend!

[@denniskalivoda]

I sure enjoy watching you repair mowers.

[@bappa8656]

Thank you! Good video

[@bertram_oredrock]

Advice from a 25 year Master Technician, wear Nitrile or Latex 100% of the time. Your hands will absorb every chemical you touch. Your children will thank you. Great video as always Chickie. Big fan here. My wife and I hope you have a great summer!

[@gordbaker896]

Good one. Thank You. I have found that the 8-10 wire connector near the Ignition switch on JD's is often faulty and does not operate the solenoid. If you cannot hear/feel it click when turning the ignition to ON, Disconnect and clean.

[@55Ramius]

One of your videos suggested putting on a shut-off to the gas. I did that and the last 5 mowings, I start the JD rider up and mow about 15 feet and it dies. After a forehead slap, I reach down and turn on the gas ! I fiqure if I slap my head harder each time it will stick to open it first. 🤪

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Thanks Bre. Have a good Sunday. 🇺🇲🍺🍺

[@curtmaas68]

This was the best video of the summer ☀️ for me! Fixed my exact problem for a $12 fuel solidnoid. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@phillipduncan2497]

That is an excellent refreshment drink.

[@gaeboi5279]

Never worked on a small engine before, bit I'm trying to get an old craftsman dyt 4000 running. electronics are good, filters are clean, fuel line seems fine, fixed the throttle cable, and I'm pretty sure the problem is with the fuel solenoid or carburetor, but that dang machine is just built to make it as difficult as possible to access. Hopefully a miracle will happen and I can pull it off

[@gaeboi5279]

HAH!!! I did it, it was just way more difficult than it should have been

[@The_Ampd_Phibian]

Great video! Haven’t been able to get mine to turn over since last year. Pulled off the solenoid and fixed the plunger that was stuck open and boom started right up! Thank you for the video! Super easy fix!

[@gregritter377]

Good job Bree. Thank you.

[@genedeleo3019]

Thanks Bre! I was having such a hard time getting my D110 to start, and sure enough, the fuel shut off solenoid was stuck. You definitely saved me time, money and frustration. YOU ROCK!

[@terryholloway9930]

Thanks for another great time and money saving video my mechanic here cuts those plungers off I did put a shut off valve on both mowers like you suggested

[@Cripleclarence_1948]

I'm noticing bottles of Weihenstepnaner Dark Hefeweiss showing up in your videos. 🙃 Good stuff.

[@johnnyd343]

Will be trying this in the morning, thank you!

[@hibolinares5688]

Thank you for the video very informative. I too had the same problem but fuel solenoid that failed. And junk that the fuel nozzle. I simply remove the fuel solenoid & clean the carburetor up then installed a manual fuel shutoff valve.

[@patrickflohe7427]

Mine has a different carburetor, but it was also the anti-backfire valve that wasn’t working. Lots of sediment in the bowl, too.

[@larryjohns8823]

While mowing last week, engine shut off like out of gas. Found that the fuel cut off solenoid failed!!! Well that sure shortened my wait for having a cold beverage after mowing😂

[@terrybryant2079]

Nothing short of informative and excellent!!

[@mgv00]

Great looking Bug

[@Rob_1776]

Had this problem on a craftsman mower! Got it unstuck! Cleaned out the carb! Then I left it disconnected! And put a fuel, shutoff valve! In the, fuel line! not saying everyone can do this, per say! I just make sure I shut the valve off! And turn back on! it's worked great for the past, 8 years! Have a great day!

[@Meethos01]

Great shirt also nice fix on the rider.

[@irvinmyers5731]

My kind of lady,she has skills and beautiful the whole package. Love your videos

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Torch tip cleaners...a must have in a ethanol world

[@kenbrown2808]

pulled the mower out yesterday, turned on the fuel valve, added a couple gallons of gas, put the new blades on, and it started on the third pull. blades without the corners worn off, cut so much better.

[@jimmuller6962]

I made the mistake of buying an aftermarket Nikei for my Briggs 22hp and it ran like poo. I had to get it running so I used the o -rings and jets etc from the replacement to rebuild my original. Wont make that mistake again. Thanks for all your guidance!

[@robinmiller986]

I've got one of those carburetors from Amazon I had it almost for 3 years not a problem with them

[@williambeichler4971]

Just finished with a snapper zero turn with fuel delivery problems, changed fiter...no better, very little fuel coming out of pump, changed pump.....no better, culprit was the fuel line inside the tank, was clogged up, replaced and it runs fine. Enoy your videos and have learned a lot about repair

[@Davidjb37721]

Thanks for your help

[@delseckora5327]

I have a suggestion you can try on the next one... Unbolt the air horn from the carb before you pull the intake bolts. I have it allows eas to remove and reinstall the throttle link. 11mm socket fits the nuts on the air horn.

[@kubotajordan9502]

Enjoy watching your videos. I've got a toro 13 hp walk behind T handle the carb gummed up been sitting .Ineed to get one of those round tuits things I guess . Hope Y'all are having a great weekend thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!

[@dansaver8247]

Terrific job done.

[@jimjackson9381]

Once you got it running was that your happy dance 😂. Jim

[@waynehaff2625]

Great video, maybe sometime you can give us your history on getting into small engine repair and gaining your repair knowledge.

[@Chickanic]

I tell a good chunk of my back story in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKaroZePnthgbrc

[@rowdydog]

Love the pink gloves!!!

[@randyvoiles6579]

Awesome footage 💪

[@philliphall5198]

I like to remove plastic covers and clean grass out while I’m waiting on sonic cleaner Just good to know it’s clean and not over heating

[@mdunbar008]

I had one that was pushing me towards the bottle a couple years back. Would run a few seconds and die. Checked the gas cap, fuel solenoid, carb multiple times, new fuel filter, new fuel pump, new fuel lines, flushed out the pickup tube from the fuel tank. NOTHING HELPED. Finally pulled the elbow off the pickup tube and found debris stuck in it, not enough to stop fuel or air flow, but enough restriction the pump couldn't keep the bowl full.

[@rowdydog]

Why is it always the last thing you check??? I love working on small engines, but they can make you cuss sometimes.

[@22globex]

I like to remove the flywheel cover, its a couple extra steps but often I find the beginning or a full blown mouse nest in there and besides to easier when putting it all back

[@namvet1969]

Love your Channel and that sharp 77 Vet👍🏿👍🏿😄

[@mikahakkinen5651]

some brake cleaner and little bit air cleans good.allways store vehickles with empty carburetor.

[@tomdenniston5933]

My old Intek that I've maintained and kept running 19 years started dying after running a half hour or so. Cheap replacement fuel pump vent screen plugged. Vacuum line not quite seated, one tiny fold on the inside. Valve cover gasket falling apart. No or low vacuum + wimpy aftermarket pump + gas tank vent = not pumping. It is now.

[@1notgilty]

I wish Chickanic lived in my area. I'd love to have her work on my equipment. I'm sure she'd do a better job than the local John Deere dealer who charges an arm and a leg and the mower usually runs worse after they work on it.

[@archie7012]

oh, are you having a german beer? Quite fine video, I will have to check my carburetor on that older Briggs mower soon. Thanks for showing how to do it.

[@Chickanic]

Yup! It's my fave!

[@deview123]

My uncle used to own his own lawnmower shop. He sold Simplicity and Toro equipment. He would tell me some of the nightmare stories of homeowners mowers he would have to repair. It’s unbelievable what people do to their mowers

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Nice video. Around here we joke "it's always the carb"

[@hphillips7425]

I seen the brown bottle next to you while you were cleaning the carb. I was relieved to see it wasn’t a bud light 😊

[@robertgreen4050]

Great job your the best 👍

[@MariaSantos-ni6cv]

❤🎉 thanks for sharing you info. I have the same problema 🎉

[@robertdancho9671]

Good job.

[@myiagreeaccount8307]

Love it!

[@donaldcross7978]

Here's a good one , if you ever run across One. I had a mower shop for over 35 years. Closed because of my health but , one that Drove me Almost Crazy !!! Picked up 2x's before I figured it out !!! Customer had me pickup mower for service , I Alway's did a complete Evaluation of all incoming work so I did not mis much on job before hand. It was a J.Deere big rider I think it was a 318 model . Did all the work , customer complained about it cutting off . It was a Old one so I put in Electronic ing. system in it did all the usual stuff ! Returned mower about 5 hours after I left it. Customer called it was still shutting off. I picked up took it to my house mowed my grass no problem , 1.5 Acres . Went to Mow grass next door mower cut off on me about 20 minutes into that. After all that I found DEAD Bug Part's in Fuel line Pickup in Fuel Tank. Had to remove Fuel tank and told Customer to Cover all there Fuel nozzles because that was the Problem !!!

[@kennyrichard2971]

I like the wire brush idea that’s cool

[@derrasenmaher9730]

Most problems I see are fuel related. Carb, gas cap vent, choke not closing fully etc. And of course fried electrics, even alternators cause they jump-start them from a car etc.

[@delseckora5327]

Great job Bre

[@Chickanic]

Good morning Del! Hope all is well your way!

[@preocupied1690]

Excellent beer by the way...

[@michaelzoran]

QUESTION: Do you have a video of a riding lawn mower and how to drain bad gas from it? I'm asking because I have a mower that hasn't been used in several years. It has no visible gas inside the tank. The gas has presumably dried up. But, a repair man said there is a "bad odor" in the gas tank. Is there a way to clean the gas tank?

[@christianmillard2254]

About using a aftermarket carburetor my mower wouldn't even start without a little spray I couldn't get it to work so I took all the internal parts and used them in the original carburetor The motor ran the best it ever had I will never buy aftermarket carbs again

[@benjover5663]

Glad I found your channel

[@davidphelps4159]

Killer beer as well!!!!

[@Chickanic]

It's my fave!

[@roosterfish2479]

Love that black label shirt

[@dharley189]

Retired car mechanic here. Help a shop fix mowers now. I can relate to customer replacing parts then bringing it in. He is slammed too. I just fixed a 70’s era Beetle like that one in the background 🙂

[@jim_ward]

Great video and informative.

[@skibee50]

Good job

[@stephennorris8833]

Nice choice of beer!