TB30R neighborhood riding mower. 6 reasons why your mower won't start in 5 minutes. Troy-Bilt and...

30" Deck TB30R neighborhood riding mower. 6 reasons why your mower won't start in 5 minutes. Troy-Bilt and it looks like there are several other companies that are the same mower, just changed the branding on it like the Craftsman R1000, MTD, Murray, Cub Cadet, etc. All Briggs and Stratton engines I think.
This is the only mower (at least at this point) that would fit through my chain link fence gate.
If you can't figure out why your mower won't start, here is a quick video to help. It certainly isn't all of the reasons such as electrical, but these are the usual issues. Brake, deck engaging up and down, battery, oil, spark plug, chute or the mulching blade chute, where is the air filter, etc.
As in all things, be sure to remove the key from the ignition and the take off the spark plug boot. It's a safety measure.
If this video helps you, please consider a like and subscribe.
Thanks for watching!
Have a GREAT day!
#neighborhoodridingmower #fixyourmower #mowerwontstart

[@dinkmartini3236]

You just made my day. Hell, you made my mowing SEASON this year! Finally somebody shows me where the air filter is! Thanks for sharing!

[@programmingchicago]

You're welcome. There are two types of filters, so if yours doesn't look like this one, it's still o.k.

[@Nathan-wn5mc]

This helped more than you will ever know. I couldn't get mine started and missed out on a couple of jobs because of it. After watching this I got it fired up and ready to work today.

[@programmingchicago]

Awesome. Glad it helped you!

[@MrRebelss]

You forgot the seat safety switch, and the reverse lock-out switch....both of those can be bad, then you have a no start. Also, keep those safety switches cleaned and lubed with silicone spray. I'm a mechanice. Trust me.

[@anicole2291]

What size is your Drainzit I have this same mower and there are different sizes of drainzit

[@yemarican]

at 1:20 very important ... thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@programmingchicago]

You’re welcome!

[@karpenterk]

Thank you!!! No one ever even mentioned or showed how to get to the air filter. MUCH THANKS!!!

[@ang5679]

Can yoy tell me where the vacuum hose goes

[@hpghent]

Where can I get one of those Drainit's?

[@mokshahereicome]

Thanks for the video. Been scratching my head for weeks thinking there must be a safety switch I was missing… that was the one!

[@programmingchicago]

You're welcome. Same thing happened to me!

[@johnfrie7273]

Very well covered all the things that will make you crazy. Well done.

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Excellent video! You covered just about every problem you can run into with these machines. Also, the addition of the Drainzit is MUST. It not only makes oil changes a breeze, but it also supports Bob Cordes who is the inventor of this system, which is 100% American designed and made.

[@programmingchicago]

Thank you.

[@donmeyers7832]

dumbell fix the governor

[@jimmynewman8224]

Yep, you just saved me alot money and time, it was that little safety switch ,by the mulch guard, thank you for making this video

[@programmingchicago]

Glad it helped you Jimmy!

[@jeannej9525]

Thank you! I knew it was a safety switch, I just forgot where. Especially thank you for making this video so simple.

[@RichadTheLionHeat]

Excellent, extremely informative, outstanding video. I’ll try this procedure tomorrow. Thank you. 👍🏻😉🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸

[@programmingchicago]

Thank you!

[@deonlittle3588]

Thank you very much, this just solved my problem.

[@programmingchicago]

Glad it helped you!

[@FattyFPV]

I never take lawn mowing advice/tips from people who don't trim.

[@alexgenova9632]

It was #5 for me. Thanks for the info!

[@programmingchicago]

Me too.

[@petebutler7715]

thank you ! It was my mulching cover being off while i was working on the mower deck !!!

[@gemale]

Fantastic!!!! Thank a lot

[@programmingchicago]

You’re welcome.

[@getting_2it604]

Thank you fixed my mower ❤

[@04DynaGlyde]

This mower is also a Craftsman R1000, it's a piece of JUNK!!!

[@programmingchicago]

Mine is still going strong. I have noticed the same mower with different branding. Not the best mower, but the only rider that fits through our chain link fence.

[@04DynaGlyde]

@@programmingchicago, that's why I bought the Craftsman R1000, it fit through the chain link gate. Truthfully, it's been a terrible mower, just issue after issue. Now sears is out of business. I mean the belts, battery, charging system, safety switches, to bad steering. I've had it for 6 years and it still looks new for the most part. I just can't keep it running.

[@aet9rat6]

Mine has a fuse

[@cliffordparmeter6940]

Thanks

[@tominftlthomasp3559]

Good points. Thanks

[@carmenreyes4669]

Love you Thank you

[@programmingchicago]

You're welcome Carmen.

[@carmenreyes4669]

@@programmingchicago Do you know how to change the blade?

[@programmingchicago]

@@carmenreyes4669 Yes, I do, but, you need to make sure you tip the lawn mower in the direction of the where you put the oil it, and be sure to take off the spark plug boot. I usually just bring it in, because I have a guy close by who comes to your house. If you want to do it yourself though, put a sticker on the bottom side of the blade (if you are just sharpening it, so you know which way it goes back on.) If you are getting a new blade, you just take off that screw and washer and blade. I would suggest that you use your camera so you know exactly how it goes back on.

[@carmenreyes4669]

@@programmingchicago I appreciate you and all your information. Thank you so much.

[@programmingchicago]

@@carmenreyes4669 Glad to help.

[@ToyotaPete]

👍

[@tyronedavis9862]

THE BLADE STOP INGAGGING ?

[@programmingchicago]

You might want to check your belt. It could be loose or came off.

[@programmingchicago]

Make sure it’s in neutral or forward. Not reverse.

[@rogersopkowiak3050]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO!!!!! I loaded mine up to take to a shop, then I saw in your video at 1:40 the silly safety switch! Yup thats what it was! Another stupid idea by some idiot!

[@programmingchicago]

I hear you. Same happened to me. Now, I am having a Husqvarna Snow Blower Spark Plug issue. Why they have to make these things so difficult to get out is beyond me! You're welcome.