Electrical Troubleshooting FOR DUMMIES

[@rhender]

Maybe the best video I’ve found on electrical troubleshooting. Thank you!

[@blazeandcyrus]

and 6 years later this video still helping folks out, thanks Mr. Dactal

[@ajvenit]

Small engine repair is my new hobby and these videos are like doing an apprenticeship at a shop. Outstanding. I’m working my way though years of theses and enjoying the hell out of it. Thanks!

[@evelynmoran3787]

That good info because if your a old guy you forget to test everything thanks

[@hestheMaster]

@JQUICK21 For awhile until the copper wire oxidizes and creates an open circuit. Then there's being just a little less safer to operate. Where's the tip of my fnger? Oh, there it is sitting on the grass.

[@adamf4196]

I've come back to this video multiple times. thanks Taryl

[@iontheball1]

I have taught many subjects in my time, so I know what I'm talking about. The true test of a great instructor is that he knows his subject matter cold from top to bottom. Many just memorize a subject and then try to teach it. They are not able to explain the how and why behind the subject matter. It is obvious you live your subject matter so you know the how and why behind why things behave the way they do, which is critical for the student to truly understand and retain the subject matter. Thanks for your knowledge and the special patience you display to take the time to thoroughly explain things that I'm certain are second nature to you.

[@coco2mo]

Taryl, Thank you! My husband was at work and I wanted to mow. Knew it was an electrical issue but figured I'd have to take it to the mechanic. Ended up being the 20 amp fuse which I did not know was there. I learned a lot and your video was fun too. Keep up the good work and thank you again!

[@kevinspry6476]

You have the best videos I have ever seen. You crack me up. The way you explain everything has got me looking at them all. I'm a retired plumbing heating contractor, Boilers and furnaces I know, but I know absolutely nothing about fixing engines. Now I have time and want to learn how to fix my lawn mowers and tractors. Keep up the good work and thank you so much for what you are teaching us all.

[@trafficjon400]

I have seen about 30 John dear and others show trouble shooting. Guess What ? YOUR THE BEST OF THEM ALL WITH YOUR CLEAR SIMPLE MAKING IT EASY EXPLANATION'S. Thanks

[@jafquist27]

100% There are a bunch of others, and they're good, but Taryl always puts it in a language I understand. If he uses jargon, he explains what it means. Most add so much jargon, I can't understand WTF they think they're telling me.

[@marcwallace2127]

Hey, Taryl--thanks for the advice on troubleshooting my 2002 John Deere tractor with 16 HP Deere/Kohler engine. It was running beautifully and just suddenly quit. I suspected a fuel flow issue, so I replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump, but that didn't solve the problem. I started researching on youtube and came across your "How to troubleshoot electrical problems", and when you described exactly what happened to me, I followed your advice and removed the fuel shutoff valve, cut off the small "plunger", and reinstalled. Now, she's running great again--Thank you!

[@shadricosuave]

All I can say is thank you. I didn't grow up learning small engines. As a matter of fact we had an electric corded lawn mower. So now as an adult even though I could afford to take it to the shop, the shop takes forever and their customer service sucks. So I need to learn this stuff and you've helped with a lot of things I hadn't considered. You guys deserve more than just add revenue. I'm going to buy some merch right now

[@christopherromei272]

Just wanted to say thanks Tarly. Today I fixed my Ariel’s ten year old 22hp 46” cut lawnmower. It had a blown fuse and clogged carb. She runs like a champ now.

[@meandi4437]

Thank you ☺️. Since my husband has passed and I am alone to do it all on my our . These videos have kept me from sounding stupid . And has helped me get a lot done by my self. Bless you.

[@ketotrucker6262]

You have saved me and my craftsman riding lawnmower's relationship. Because of a safety switch problem on the blade engagement, it is now working properly because of your generosity of expertise. Thank you very much.

[@BobPegram]

Dear Taryl. I really owe you since I "fixed" my tractor 'cause of something you said in this (here) video. I thought I was a pretty savvy guy, but there was a lot I didn't know about the electrical system. You started by saying: "If you jump off your mower after turning it off to get a drink, and it won't even turn over when you get back, check if you've turned off the mowing deck!" I thought smugly that I always turned the deck off. However, this time I had run out of gas. For a couple of days I didn't know where to look for the problem. I saw this (here) video and I was amazed at how many safety kill switches there are. I never had thought of the one for the mower (pto). Today, I went out and looked at the PTO pull knob. Sure 'nuff it was ON! I hadn't thought of it when the engine stopped. I turned it off and the Garden tractor started up! It didn't start up easy, 'cause I have more to fix!

[@johndickerson6363]

When I worked for Sterilite in Ennis, Texas, I had a molding machine mechanic that I worked with named Brian who watched your videos on every break. I think he is your biggest fan. If you read this Brain, shout out from old John. Hope you got them lawnmowers running.

[@chipmiller9074]

I like how you are direct and to the point it is very clear and short version than some others . I've watched other videos they are far less entertaining and less direct they seem to talk way more than they need to just making it harder to learn new things you're doing a great service here

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

This video has such a wealth of info. I would like to see more like these from time to time. !! Thanks for all u do. Keep up the good work. You're the BOMB!!!!! Taryl!!!

[@stephenfallis9374]

Iv watched 25 similar videos before this one. Trying to trouble shoot some unknown wire problems. And this guy answered. Every one of my unkowns without boring me to death. Good job great video. He has Austin Powers Teeth. He might be Scott all grown up.

[@tonywall8991]

Taryl you're an awesome teacher, I find you explain things in perfect English thats easy to follow and understand, nothing is complicated when you explain it.

[@saleemkader2126]

Every video of yours is just fantastic its a pleasure watching , you are funny and your repair explanation is the best. The younger generation don't appreciate how lucky they are in my younger years there was no youtube . God bless you and your workers.

[@41663]

We are lucky to be able to just look information like this off a phone. It was way more difficult in the past. Alot of trial and error. And time

[@talentfromgod]

Great info. Exact situation happened where mower ran fine, I turned it off to go inside, came back and it wouldn't start. The blades looked to be disengaged but apparently were not. I moved the blade engagement lever in and out of position a couple times and now mower starts up! Wish I'd have seen this before removing ignition switch and starter solenoid and battery swap!

[@Taz8tj]

Thank you so very much..I fixed my Husqvarna..checked wiring.. Replaced solenoid!! Cranked right up Thank you Tammy

[@jonmyers8046]

I hate it when my riding mower breaks down on R.R. tracks! From now on I'm gonna keep my talking test light with me when I'm mowing. ;). Thanks for another goodie. :)

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

I thought my Toro Wheel Horse 265-H was the worst with all the safety switches. Thanks for taking the time to make checking these things out easier than one may think. I wish I could bypass all the safety switches but the most important ones. The switches are so cheap and seem to fail all the time. Peace, Reese

[@Will-fr5du]

Ive watched so many videos on eletrical problems and this one sum them all up and much much more. Thank you so much Taryl

[@alandust2188]

I seriously don't know why anyone would give this a thumbs down...good stuff. Maybe it's like Joseph Gainey said, ' You can't fix stupid'. That's the only explanation I can come up with.

[@JohnMiller-qk9uo]

Mixed the wires up on my snowblower key switch , WHILE CLEANING GROUND 😀 ... THANK YOU , UR video totally helped me fix the problem. :)

[@freddean995]

Thank you Taryl! I just aquired a 1974 Murray Rear Engine Ride on. Nothing happens when I turn the key. Going to check things out. Engine is turning free. This thing is a real artifact. lol

[@whitetiger8652]

Excellent video! 1999 Troy Built 2 cylinder Briggs & Stratton can't get spark to the plugs, checked all safety switches, 2 new coils, new ignition switch, removed kill wires from the coil and still no spark, checked fuses and found blown fuse and replaced it, new solenoid as well. Don't know which direction to go now. cleaned the magnet on fly wheel, shear pin is OK turns over great but no spark. looked at harness for bad spots or broken wires and looks OK.

[@stevesplace7230]

I have a test light, but I never knew Mister Alligator Clip talked. I'm heading out to the garage right now to check. Holy Moley! Mr. Alligator Clip does actually talk. And, it's HUNGARY! Now, where did I put Mister Can Opener? Seriously, your videos are so cool. Thanks!

[@stevesplace7230]

I finally got the can open and gave it to Mister Alligator Clip. Do you know what I said to Mister Alligator Clip? Hmmm? Do ya? That's right. I said, "And, here's your dinner."

[@chrisjoker2796]

Taryl. Thank you. You saved me much time and grief. The issue was not any specific thing you talked about but it pointed me in the right direction. It was related to the blade engagment. On my tractor there are a bunch of springs above the deck which engage the saftey switch. I discovered one of them was broken. I used a wire tie to re-attach it and boom she started. And there's your dinner.

[@brendacardoza495]

vhv

[@dandydonslife9869]

Great troubleshooting video, thanks for sharing

[@JoelBryant1960]

LOL, Interrupted me on my shower day. Thanks for some humor with the great advice.

[@MyberTube]

--- FYI, another one, which I just had happen to my Craftsman Dgt6000 Kohler Pro 27hp, was a "flywheel short". Kept blowing fuses so I had to bring it to the shop--- Love the channel!!

[@madcyborg]

Another good video from Taryl.. Fixing a Scotts 1742 I discovered the Magneto had wiggled it's way forward and was colliding with the flywheel... Taking Your tips I put a few business cards together to get distance on the magneto, pull the plug a put a little 10w-20 in the cylinder and There was my dinner.. engine rotated for the first time since Hannah Montana.. Woooo wee...

[@positivenegative6525]

This video perfectly demonstrates how mechanically driven is always better than electronically driven. Yes electronically driven is all nice and easy but it’s also always built to be thrown away in two years. If you wanna go and fix it all power to you. Mechanically driven will last 20 years plus and require normal tune ups.

[@joemcintyre2090]

I'm glad you put these vids out Taryl.

[@kennethmorgan2704]

It's good to have someone to point these things out, just in case someone runs into these problems. Thanks, buddy!!

[@shadetreemech290]

Thank you TARYL. You provide a lot of good information for DIYers like me.

[@n8BDetroit]

Taryl is the best! #1 KZbinr! You’re really the grease to our lawn mowers wheels!

[@senorpadre]

Invaluable. You have seen it all. I get a lot out of these videos.

[@johnanthony2545]

Checked most of this stuff today but did see a few others to look for on video. Thanks Terrell

[@yaretzipantall5864]

I am a MD and I LOVE THIS GUY!

[@tracylyons7715]

One of the best Electricks Troubleshoot videos full of how to’s tid bits and even a flyin solenoid I have ever witnessed Great Job and may your future always be blessed with a Charged Bat-tree👍

[@woodandmusic]

Thank you for the video. With your help I was able to fix my Bobcat lawn mower. It wouldn't start. I traced it to dirty PTO switch contacts. I cleaned them and presto it started right up!

[@RainWalker24c]

I have fixed & replaced about everything pretty much on a vehicle(-engine,transmission, & diff insides). But i'm a noobie with riding mowers. Went to crank it for first mow this year, spent 3hrs looking at everything but 1 thing. The fkn manual blade switch lol! Soon as I watched you show in the vid, went out & sure enough...that was the problem. Thanks for saving me some bucks! I was going to buy new solenoid

[@ThothRises]

Hey Taryl: For all of us poor-ass, do-it-yourselfers, thanks so much for all of the extremely informative videos. And thanks too for making them so much fun! You are an excellent mechanic and teacher. Jeff aka "Thoth," 60, in rural Aylett, VA.

[@LuckyLucky-o9c]

I got my husqvarna zero started by watching troubleshhooting for" smart people"... out of all the videos i watched, this one solve my issue. I jumped the starter it must have been stuck.

[@MrJoemama327]

Thanks for sharing your WEALTH of information.

[@Landybandy1]

Knowledge is everything thanks for the lesson. Cool video & fun to watch.

[@ekimbrough1413]

Man, Taryl.... U R awesome!!!! Need you verrry awwn T.V. network show!

[@tarylfixesallskits]

He’s not boring enough for mainstream

[@FeguerFineArt]

The best video on electrical Troubleshooting, that I have found! Great video Taryl!

[@reggieswindeall7438]

Great video. Been a long time since I worked on a mower. Great tips, amazing what you can forget. Thanks a lot

[@jojojeep1]

Friend thank you so much, my dad is getting old and he gave me his 1991 Ropa damn thing was garage kept never abuse looks like day one but the battery cable broke off the battery he hasn’t used it in two years and he gave it to me So when I hook the battery up if it ain’t a problem I’m gonna run a series of test that you just taught me thanks a lot God bless you and I can’t wait to plow my driveway this year at 56 years old I told my wife she’ll come out there and I’ll be face down in the snow one day. God bless you funny man

[@41663]

Thank you Ive been wrestling my gt 6000 for 2 weeks. The grass is 2 feet high and Im gonna go apply what Ive picked up here. I appreciate the information. Thank you

[@tjiacab3272]

Good teaching Taryl. Digical electrocution parts are simple with a few lessons. Thanks for showing that expert pro tip video. We love the videos for learning and the humor is very skilled also. Thanks a ton.

[@gordbaker896]

Fuel shutoff on my JD X320 was only getting 10V and would not open. Traced back to 12 circuit M/F connector which was bad near Key. Recurring situation. Cleaned it several times and distorted male connector in Yellow wire to give tighter contact. I think you can still say Yellow! Next time plunger gets shortened as it is not Gravity feed.

[@fullsteam208]

All the Dam Safety switches will drive you crazy. Seat switch disconnected. Nice Vid. thank you!

[@paradoxdea]

I'd rather listen to your advice than these so-called small engine pros. They delete too many important steps. Great jobs sir!!

[@tarylfixesallskits]

But but but, he’s not some stuffy boring serious guy that puts you to sleep with his boring demeanor I CAN’T HANDLE IT!!!!!!

[@chainsawchips]

A spark plug necklace. I love it!

[@jconger7543]

Love your videos. Thaks for all the details. I have a d105 that will only "bump" over when you try to start. Already replaced starter and battery. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you

[@elevatorman427]

I took the tip off the fuel solenoid on a Kohler in a husqvarna vtwin Command....much better than buying a new one mower had sat for two years or so without being ran neighbor gave it to me the valve was stuck in the closed position shutting gas off

[@Neznisgip]

Also, check to make sure that both of the wires that connect the fuse, hasn't wiggled loose. That is what was wrong with mine. It is a very easy fix, and could save you hours of headaches. You won't hear a click when you turn the key. I found the problem when I checked the fuse.

[@Neznisgip]

@JEFFQUICKLE9 Yup, or disconnect it, like I did with the safety switch under the seat.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Excellent informative video, thanks Mr T.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@pchili4]

That was the best electrical trouble shooting video I have ever seen . Excellent!!

[@TarylFixesAll]

+tractorman604 Theres yur dinner!

[@danstark462]

you were very helpful in your vid on troubleshooting and quite detailed in showing your steps PS. My sister felt that same way in the railway sketch opening anxiety when she can't do her lawn cutting. she looks forward in doing her large lawns in a short time off period Bess you in your vids, Danny. pps the anti back fire switch was new to me on my kabota lawn mower. I didn't know what it was thanks again.

[@TheSoulagent]

Thank you my friend. I wish I had watched your video 2 hours ago. Would have saved me much stress. Left the pto engaged didn,t I !!!!!!! Cheers from down under!!

[@michaelbishop9127]

Dude you are killing it. Love the show. You need to go world wide. At last L.A. lower Alabama. Keep going bro.

[@bobbycalcote]

I’m gonna have to save this video for reference. Great advice

[@hawk1481]

you have a wonderful ability to teaching

[@memcheck015]

thanks taryl you are a good man. thanks again.

[@TheTreeTuner]

Genius. Absolute Genius!

[@alberteller7286]

You are the best when it comes to explain things cameraman is great👍🏻

[@johnmartin3000]

Thanks for your videos makes me a bit smarter

[@cornwasher]

That's a real handy trouble shooting video on diagnosing electrical problems. Love the Lawn Mower Whisperer portion. Very clever and funny. You keep it entertaining.

[@jammils38]

Thank you. I have learned more than a lot from this video. You just saved me from buying a new ride mower. I know how to find the problem now.

[@karolykiss3235]

thank you that help a lot you made it easy for me to understand how to troubleshoot. I'll let you know .thanks again.

[@ericmayernick7804]

Ya crack me up good to know some people in this world still have a personality 👍you sir have save me a bunch of money 👍👍

[@elained2448]

Thanks Mr Tim! I'm going to test the brake relay on a Cub Cadet gt2550 to see if that's what's causing the brake to stay locked Couldn't do this stuff without y'all! Big hugs!

[@wagle100ify]

Extremely useful information. Thanks !!!

[@jimauch94]

Best video I have every seen on the subject.

[@JwLofy]

thanks for the vid , this has they most informative video i've seen and i watch alot , straight and to the point.

[@biglutherie]

That is a lot of good information, little brother.

[@mr.rodriguez3908]

You're have created a great comic character who provides useful information while entertaining. Well done sir. 👍

[@A1Authority]

GOOD SHIT TARYL! You don't treat people like idiots ...and you don't assume they know anything (both great aspects) You might have made a good school teacher. (And yeah, I know that's just a character, but you made it fun. Keep it up and God bless. --- Oh yeah, i'm on to your Solenoid vid, now... -DW

[@derekobidowski3301]

i remembered when i removed the antibackfire solenoid off the carburetor when i had a Kubota T1560 the safety switches didn't work as i learned the safety switches on Kubota and other lawn tractors are linked to the antibackfire solenoid on the carburetor as others are by grounding out the magneto coils in the engine. but can vary from one make lawn tractor or zero turn mower to another

[@sgnt9337]

Wow. Great Video. Thanks for posting.

[@paulfleming1782]

Taryl , This video was tremendous & the time it took you to make it , is appreciated . You did a very good job ! Paul

[@ripden64]

Great video. Lots of tip for trouble shooting. Thanks for putting it up.

[@yeksun]

Always a fan of Mr test light.

[@1310Robbo]

Love the 70's "shag" hair cut.

[@robertjeffery6100]

Great information thanks Taryl

[@jenohankerson1008]

Tartlet and the crew are awesome. Love the videos. Keepem coming. Thanks

[@joesubleski9197]

Thanks for all the good ideas to check!

[@lazpolar72]

Thank you again Taryl your videos are GREAT

[@yellowveedub]

Last summer my mower just quit. No power. Kept blowing the 30amp fuse as soon as you turned key. I started from the back of the mower and started checking everything. Working my way forward. Over a few days checking for the short when I wasn't at work. Every switch. Then to wiring. Started pulling harness from back to front. Cleaning grounds and using die electric grease when reassembling. Last section of wiring was the headlights is where I found short inside loom that was zip tied too tight. Power and ground wire rubbed together 🙄. Now only if I started from front of mower. Would've only taken a minute to fix not a few days 😂

[@jasonfarmer7672]

Thanks, you gave me a good idea how to start going about this.

[@DougHanchard]

Just a small seqway, love those Canadian Pacific EMD 710 Locomotives!

[@johnosullivan6620]

I got tired of chasing switches and fixed them permanently! Life is grand just like the 70's again 😂

[@Subfightr]

Give this man an Oscar!