A Lawn Mower That Starts then Stalls

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11 жыл бұрын

This video shows how to fix a lawn mower that does start then it quits right away. If you enjoy, hit the LIKE button, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE .

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@orangestooranges6981 4 жыл бұрын

You’re the man!! I went through several “fixes” on this online, from rebuilding the carb to replacing the O-ring with no luck. Cleaning the bowl nut ports did the job. Thank You Bruce!

@BrucesShop 4 жыл бұрын

Man this video was made in the year 2013. thanks for watching. i am so happy you fixed it. you made my day.

@blogengeezer4507 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrucesShop- Good quick fix. Mustie 1 did the same engine in 2018 on a roadside free mower. Needed more cleaning work on the carb, due to years of age. ;

@theoriginalehombre Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Cleaned and rebuilt the carburetor twice and it still wouldn’t start. After cleaning the bowl nut ports, that did the trick. Thanks and have a great day!

@elvisonstage 5 жыл бұрын

My deceased brother's push mower was doing the EXACT same thing! Starts and dies within seconds. THIS solved the problem!!! Bruce, people like you make KZfaq absolutely PRICELESS and solves problems that would cost a LOT of money to pay someone to fix it!!! Please keep those videos coming!!! Thank YOU so very much!!!

@BrucesShop 5 жыл бұрын

This is why I am on KZfaq. Thank You

@RockinRod57 8 жыл бұрын

Dear Bruce--you are the man! Repair shops where I live either wanted to ship off my mower for three weeks, or in one case, they were so busy they would not answer the phone! I followed your methodology with a Briggs & Stratton automatic choke engine, and it worked like a charm! Thank you for posting this incredibly helpful video!

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

+RockinRod57 Thanks, I finally did a video for a modern Briggs but you got it anyway. Good for you.

@paparag 8 жыл бұрын

My mower is an Ariens walk behind and after years of starting on the first pull neither my son or I could get it to start. I watched your video and another by Dandle and tried it for myself. The gap tip was also helpful. I followed your steps and put it back together. Thank you so much as my mower started on the very first pull. You saved this senior citizen a lot of money.

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

+paparag That is so nice. Thanks for letting me know. This is why I do my videos. I am just a backyard mechanic. Bruce

@MrBottom4 7 жыл бұрын

OK.... So my 12 year old Toro was literally a day away from the curb on trash day. Would not want to stay running and did not want to invest in taking in for repairs. Came across this video and bam.....it's running like new. Thanks so much Bruce foe sharing and saving me a ton!

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

This is why I did the video. You fixed it!!!

@bvansuch 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was able to clean the carburetor just like you did and my mower stopped stalling. Thanks for making the video and sharing!

@Drmokat1 9 жыл бұрын

This fix was very simple and *maybe* a 3 on a scale of 1-10 in complexity. The local shop near me charges SIXTY DOLLARS for a mower tune up (with next day service, mind you); I did it myself for FREE, and it took less than 12 minutes. Thank you!

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Great for you I hope I was of some help. Bruce

@HoustonR6ryda 7 жыл бұрын

same here in Fresno,TX-thank you Mr.Pender

@louishollandjr 5 жыл бұрын

Morris Burgess soon Cordless Mowers will take over no more Gas they don't build these things to last. Loud noise smell.

@castledomeknives9395 5 жыл бұрын

That what I charge..( south east Az). Mr Pender..do u charge more or less?

@gregsimpson621 4 жыл бұрын

@@castledomeknives9395 If I can repair it in 30 minutes with no new parts, $20. If it needs parts, I buy online and charge exactly what I paid for them. If it takes me an hour, labor is $30. If I did it 8 hours a day, that would be $240 a day. 5 days a week, that would be $1,200. 50 weeks a year, that would be $60,000 annually. Work out of my 3 car garage so no overhead (also my Man Cave). House also has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Bought in 2003 and paid off in 2018. No reason to charge more for lawn mower repairs. If people are struggling to make ends meet, I only charge the cost of parts. No labor charge. For a complete tune up, which is a new spark plug, oil change, new air filter, blade sharpened, and mower completely cleaned, $25.

@tenminutesoffthetopofmyhea7150 6 жыл бұрын

Had my broke mower fixed in 10 minutes! It took me longer to find the adapter for my socket wrench than to fix the problem. Thank you sir!

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

This old video helped. I am happy.

@sirj9 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your video. I fixed my mower in about 15 minutes. Thanks for saving me money.

@BrucesShop 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you. This is an older video of mine.

@jerseyinthephilippines1283 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what’s happening to my B&S. Exactly what I needed to see. Just needed some practical know how. Haven’t messed around with small engines in a long time.Thank you Bruce.

@75desimon 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sir, I have a Toro push lawn mower, it would start and then stop. I am an IT Specialist majoring in Computer Science. I know everything there is to know about computers, I know nothing about motors especially lawn mower motors. I was going to just take it to a repair shop, but then I decided to look up my issue on Bing. I was then directed to your page on KZfaq, I must have watched this video 10 times just to make sure I understood what I was doing, I saved my self about a $100. I cleaned that little bolt the way I saw you do it, check and cleaned the filter, now the lawn mower runs as good as it did the day I purchased it. I would like to know how to tighten or get the blades sharpened next, I just want to say thank you very much for sharing the knowledge you have on these things.

@BrucesShop 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Desmond. Wow thanks so much. I got into You Tube to pay it forward, using my skills. I have learned a lot from others too!!! I am so happy you got the job done. There will be a You Tube video on how I sharpen mower blades next week. I have 2 to upload first. One is a small engine repair and the other is how I get the wrinkle out of my carpeting in our hallway. You will see camera work has improved a bit :-) Bruce

@BrucesShop 10 жыл бұрын

Desmond Brown I just did a sharpening video. As per your request@watch?v=ypfl6DuEUxQBruce

@75desimon 10 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much you rock man.

@corkyray1 7 жыл бұрын

I've had 2 Murray mowers sitting in my way for 2 years not running or even starting. After watching this I had the guts to tear into them. In 30 minutes and slightly different issues than this one in the video, I have two mowers that fire right up every time ! Much appreciated sir !!

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

Good for you.

@jeeperstj7612 9 жыл бұрын

May 16, 2015. My mower had the same symptoms. I followed your video as suggested. It started on the first pull and stayed running. I can't thank you enough.

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Jeepers TJ Great Jeepers So happy

@goglen 9 жыл бұрын

I've got an 8 YO Toro Super Recycler that is doing the same thing (start, sputter, die); the jet was OK. New plug today. What's funny is my mower has the exact same shape/size/layout engine (but smaller back wheel) - I'll disassemble the carb tomorrow; it sat outside for 1.5 years (here in CA, so like 6" of rain this year?) but now we have a new pool and landscaping. You've given a computer nerd confidence!

@richardnortier107 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have a 2014 Briggs and Stratton without the prime button that was exhibiting the same symptoms. The same fix worked on it. Saved me a lot of hassle taking it in.

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Richard Nortier Yes on Wednesday I am releasing a video of the Briggs without a primer. Same procedure though.

@ericlind5124 6 жыл бұрын

I was just about to trash our 14 year old mower. I watched this video and it runs like a charm. Thank you so much for posting!

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

Good for you for fixing it.

@silentjoe4475 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It took longer to watch this video than it took to get my mower running.

@BrucesShop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this older video. I means a lot to me.

@andrewfking 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! This worked like a charm. I would have never looked at this tiny hole as the source of the problem, but sure enough, started like new on first try.

@javegallc1184 5 жыл бұрын

Same here. I spent 2 days cleaning out the carb, spraying out the jet, running sea foam through, but she wouldn't stay running. I never noticed that tiny hole in that bolt. When I ran a thin wire through it, it "popped" out through the other side, pushing out a plug of gunk that had formed through the years. Once I cleaned that hole out good, put her back together and ran like a charm!

@gregsimpson621 4 жыл бұрын

@@javegallc1184 Quite often it's just simple things!

@mycrossroads 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir! wish I had watched this before kitting the carb and forgetting to clean the nut. Kudos to you for your help to the community and me.

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

Right on

@tommclaughlin1041 Жыл бұрын

I like the fact you don't make excuses for your mistakes. I've done the same thing with the fuel lines. It made me chuckle.

@BrucesShop Жыл бұрын

Thanks. We learn more from our mistakes than successes.

@mrfick17098 9 жыл бұрын

Seriously..mower sat for 2 weeks as I couldn't get a hold of my repair guy. Watched this video and 15 minutes later it was running! Perfect! Thank you

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

mrfick17098 This wasn't my most professional video but it has help a few people. Thanks for watching and commenting.Bruce

@jjl2267jb 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I was having the exact same problem. Cleared the holes, replaced the o-ring and is running very good!

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

+jjl2267jb Great good for you.

@tom4bucs 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a trick you shared - when I cleaned my bowl - I took the filer assembly off (which you said DON'T as it could compromise the gasket seal) well when my mower tried to run for 2 seconds and quit, I searched on you tube and your video came up on the list. As soon as I heard you say compromise - I paused the video and I was off like a shot to my mower - tore it back down - checked that the gasket was good- then horsed those three screws down like I took them off - and YES SIR! We are back in business! TYTYTYTY!!!

@jason4832 6 жыл бұрын

This man should have been a surgeon...garage is spotless

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

All it takes is 20 minutes at the end of the day.

@lateh.lawsondrackey835 4 жыл бұрын

This video saves me from buying a new mower. Thank you Bruce.

@BrucesShop 4 жыл бұрын

You made my day buddy.

@jackieyeo5237 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your lesson was spot on. I've never even used a socket wrench before, and I was able to get my mower working again after following your tips.

@BrucesShop 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. You made my day. This is an older video. (lighting issues)

@gregsimpson621 4 жыл бұрын

And now you know how simple it is to use a socket wrench! Congratulations!

@kurtschultz9099 8 жыл бұрын

Always amazes me how the guys who do this all the time make me wonder what I was doing for the two hours I spent doing it. Thanks!

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

You mean at the shop?

@Roller76 6 жыл бұрын

Haha I feel your pain Kurt lol.

@briangolick7753 7 жыл бұрын

I was having the same issues with my mower and was ready to take it in to get fixed but then decided to watch some utube videos to see if I could fix it myself. I'm so glad I came across yours because not only was the problem the same but it was on the exact same B&S engine. There was lots of junk at the bottom of the bowl and once that was cleaned it started right up. Thanks again for the money you saved me plus the joy of fixing it myself made my day.

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Brian. This is an older video and the lighting and sound don't measure up now but it seems to be helping folks even now.

@allenh7835 2 жыл бұрын

You can look at Pops and tell he is old school jack of all trades. Sadly, a dying breed. Salute

@BrucesShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lisaweller9400 9 жыл бұрын

This is Lisa and I just fixed my mower thanks to your demo on cleaning the carburetor pin holes.

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Lisa Weller Thanks for watching Lisa. I must have gotten the point across.Bruce

@danielmcdougle6925 9 жыл бұрын

This video was helpful, was able to get my lawn mower working in like 5 minutes from this video, thanks ;3

@MrNotsocleva 2 жыл бұрын

Resurrected my Lawnchief with this simple fix. Thank you.

@BrucesShop 2 жыл бұрын

This video is 8 years old

@MrDynomite123 10 жыл бұрын

OMG !!! Man I thank you // I just did what you did and it fixed my mower // I was at my wit's end and about to take it to the shop where I know I would be robbed .. Thank God for the common man.. just an ordinary guy trying to help a fellow man // I surly appreciate you // Thanx again.

@BrucesShop 10 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I am so happy you fixed it. Bruce

@cfgdr3 5 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm. Beats the Hell out of doing a rebuild when (apparently) I didn't need to.

@lisakowalski7249 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! We got our mower working again! Thanks. :)

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Lisa Kowalski You are welcome. Isn't it fun to fix things?Bruce

@PaulGibbons 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce. My 10yr old Craftsman mower, same problem. Different configuration, but followed your steps and fixed it! Started right up and stayed there as I mowed the entire lawn.

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Gibbons Good for you. I did do a video of a newer one with no prime but they are similar.

@billkrause4585 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you troubleshoot the mowers. I stopped at Goodwill today to buy an old cake pan, now you got a very handy tool there to minimize the mess on the workbench when cleaning carbs. I like that.

@BrucesShop 3 жыл бұрын

Right on. Good for you. Nothing in the kitchen??/ LOL

@brucekregel403 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for posting the video, never cleaned that bolt even after removing and taking apart the carb many times....

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a jet that looks like a bolt.

@CLDSTL871 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this was having mower issues fixed it in minutes.

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

Good for you

@robertloken8212 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, what I know about mechanics would fill a shot glass, watched your video last night, today thanks to your tube I had my mower running in 15 minutes, you probably saved me $100, thanks again.

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

You fixed it Robert

@firedefender9440 7 жыл бұрын

I just got a lawn mower from a customer that i repaired their central air conditioner. very old couple. they gave me the mower and i came home and it was doing the same thing in this video. i did exactly what the tech said in the video and the lawn mower works. thank you so much.

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

Wow you called me a tech. I am just a self taught, back yard, small engine mechanic.

@Jsellers1965 10 жыл бұрын

Your the only one who has told me something I can use for this problem. Thank you so much! You da Man!

@BrucesShop 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Fixing things yourself is a satifying thing. Bruce

@r3llik733 9 жыл бұрын

Bruce.... You are the man. Worked like a charm and who knows how much you just saved me in a service bill. Thank you sir.

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Ken Johnson Great Ken

@prostreetgsxr 3 жыл бұрын

You are the guy that every kid wants in their neighborhood that can pass on years of knowledge. You deserve the 2 million views that this video has racked up.

@BrucesShop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. You have no idea how much this comment means. This is why I got into You Tube 8 Years ago.

@ancientmike9368 8 жыл бұрын

Life Saver!!! My DR Trimmer Mower has been giving me fits. After changing the dead battery for the started I realized it still wouldn't start normally. Tried the 20 pump trick and it only ran for 2 seconds. I was clueless and figured I was going to need to take the carburetor apart until I found your video. THANK YOU!!

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Mike

@rodneyjackson622 8 жыл бұрын

You did an great job, it really help me out, in fixing my mower,

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

+Rodney Jackson I am happy you fixed it.

@rodneyjackson622 8 жыл бұрын

This really works.... by cleaning the Carburetors.

@gregsimpson621 4 жыл бұрын

@@rodneyjackson622 And not having to totally disassemble the carburetor!

@bryantbullock5580 3 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. It worked just as described. I did it in 5 minutes and my mower runs perfect now. Yes You Are The Man!!!!

@BrucesShop 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you.

@smithwesson7149 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. My Craftsman 6.75 series is 14 yrs. old and had the same problem. Followed your instructions and today it is back running like new.

@BrucesShop 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is an 8 year old video. Thanks

@michaelbloom5342 8 жыл бұрын

The one single part of the carb that I didn't clean. :( Thanks! Worked like a champ!

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

It is a small big thing hahaha

@BobbiMeyer 8 жыл бұрын

i have a Swisher walk behind string trimmer that is doing the same thing!! Thanks for the easy fix since I've already done the spark plug and air filter..the carbuerator bowl bold is what I will check next

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

+Bobbi Meyer good luck!!!

@joeblow3508 8 жыл бұрын

I bought this same mower from Craigslist for $20.00 with this exact issue. Your video and 3 minutes work - runs like new. Thank you !

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

+Joe Blow I am happy you got it.

@kellihollinger7715 9 жыл бұрын

Mine would start and just barely run. Your fix was very easy, even for a woman and it saved me a $50.00+ service charge. My Troy-Bilt mower runs like new. Thank you very much.

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Kelli We are all equal when we want to fix something. Good for you and you made my day!!!

@GardeningWithPuppies 9 жыл бұрын

We have had a lot of lawn mowers that start then quit. I think they do that just to keep us on our toes. Thanks for a great vid.

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Gardening With Puppies Thanks for watching Paula

@cgseymour 8 жыл бұрын

This was awesome. Helped me get mowing in less than 20 minutes. Thank you

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

Great. It is fun to fix stuff yourself.

@gregsimpson621 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrucesShop Yes it is!!

@mikehartman7515 9 жыл бұрын

I watched your video, because my Sears mower, with a Briggs & Stratton would start and die just a second or two later. Mine didn't have the primer bulb, but the float bowl was the same. I removed the float bowl, cleaned out the tiny holes in the mounting bolt, including the hole that faced up. You were right on. I also replaced the air filter. It started on the first pull, and kept running. Oh, by the way, I replaced the air filter first. It still had the same problem. Cleaning the metering holes, and the hole that faced up did the trick. Thanks for posting that video.

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Mike Hartman You are welcome sir.

@rprichards68 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. Had a Toro mower that sat for eight years in storage, and tried everything to get it to start. Gumout, Seafoam, the works. In the end, it was a clogged plug, just like in your video. Never would have thought to check that. Thank you!

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome.

@THE-zv7vj 8 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial fixed my my mower Thanks again

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

Good for you Brandon

@MrGjcruz 10 жыл бұрын

having watched this video, i was then able to repair a snapper riding mower with a bs engine. like your video, the snapper had similar symptoms and a similar fix. thanks for your vids. keep 'em coming!

@BrucesShop 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks I am glad you got her running. Bruce

@themaniacmower 9 жыл бұрын

Nice

@fzintzun 4 жыл бұрын

You just made me a hero. I fixed my mom’s lawnmower with your help. Thank you

@BrucesShop 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. This video is 7 years old. Too funny eh !!!

@fzintzun 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrucesShopthe video is the gift that keeps on giving.

@bkell1011 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bruce! - I put in a new plug, new filter, fresh gas, changed oil with Mobil1- and ... had that problem, first time in 11 years. Watched this and fixed my problem in about 10 minutes, although I couldn't get my phone to ring in the middle of the repair like yours did. I'll keep trying.

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

Good for you bkell. It sure is satisfying to fix something yourself eh!!!

@bluesideup007 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Done!

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

I am so happy you fixed it!!!

@ritmotraveler 8 жыл бұрын

God bless you bro, your going to heaven, I know it.

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

Aww Thanks

@mike67 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Your procedure was spot on (including nearly forgetting to clamp the gas line... :) ). My Craftsman mulcher sat unused for 1-1/2 years and would not start. I had no way to haul it to the local repair place so that the varnished gas could be removed. Your video made it so simple.

@BrucesShop 5 жыл бұрын

I am happy you fixed it.

@edfann7028 4 жыл бұрын

Thank's for the info. I inherited a Craftsman I could not start. After watching your video, I took of the bowl, cleaned it and the nut, now it starts. Thanks for the video.Saved me a trip to the repair shop.

@BrucesShop 4 жыл бұрын

This is good timing to fix it yourself. Thanks for watching.

@edfann7028 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrucesShop Do you have a video on leveling riders?

@tazique 9 жыл бұрын

This is good dude! My kicked in right away

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

great

@laurabrown2844 7 жыл бұрын

Emily Ford 7

@quantum1602 6 жыл бұрын

Emily Ford I

@kimbaron1050 10 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your effort on this video. I don't know anything about engines, but thought if I worked along side you instructions I might be able to fix my mower myself. My grass is shamefully long waiting on my husband. Since he had to work today and it is sweltering out I pulled my mower into my house, grabbed a tool box and turned on your video. I don't want to sound ungrateful, but you really need to put a warning at the beginning about clamping the gas line. I was following your instructions and just before you stopped to clamp the gas line I finished loosening the carb nut and ended up with gas all over my floor. It was a terrible mess and my house smells awful.

@reelMn 8 жыл бұрын

+Kimberly Baron Don't light any matches nearby for a while, you might get rid of the smell suddenly.

@PoeLemic 6 жыл бұрын

No, light it up and the gas and smell will disappear. I set it on fire all the time when I spill gas. Best way to get rid of it.

@QSportsMarketing 8 жыл бұрын

You rock. I went to start my lawnmower and it just wouldn't stay running. Your video saved my Sunday. 10 minute fix and I was off and running. Many thanks!

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

+QSportsMarketing Thanks for commenting Q

@JaRhule 6 жыл бұрын

Same engine on my craftsman... I pulled the bowl and air filter assembly today and cleaned the carb, float and bowl with carb cleaner. Runs great now. Thanks for saving me a few bucks! Great video!

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this older video of mine. Good job.

@wayneg5593 5 жыл бұрын

Paint strainers when used inside a funnel are a great way to ensure clean fuel gets into the tank to begin with.

@mikeguajardo7689 5 жыл бұрын

my float had some clear coat that dissolved n clogged mine..

@nidalshehadeh6001 7 жыл бұрын

use premium fuel in small engine , for some reason it works better and does not gum up in a carburetor after long storage , second if you have a fuel valve turn it off while the engine is running and wait until the fuel dries out from the carburetor , Fuel left in the carburetor for a long time will dry up and damage the carburetor , installing a fuel shut off valve is easy , If engine is hard to start remove the spark plug and use a propane torch burn off the Corbin residue and whatever might be on the spark plug , I do it until the Central Electric and the ground electroid get red hot , of course wait until the spark plug cool down before reinstalling it , in the Old Country Palestine we used to put a small amount of gasoline on the ground put the spark plug in the middle of it and set it on fire , that always worked to get us out of a jam ,

@danbasta3677 6 жыл бұрын

Nidal Shehadeh You might try running the engine dry of fuel, or taking that fuel and spilling it back into the fuel gas contsiner you stored it into when buying it and bringing it to your home for use to put into the mower. Gasoline, when left into the tank, weather mixed with oil, 2 cycle, or 4 cylcle, straight gas should ALWAYS be removed before winter storage as gasoline has a tendancy of causing varnish to clogg up the carburator jets, air/fuel ratios, and even the fuel line, which needs to be clean for a good, efficent running engine. Also gasoline at times can get stale, which is also very bad for engines, carburators, carburator floats which regulates an even flow of the fuel into the engine, especially when the machine is on a small grade of a hill so that the engine still runs and doesn't stall out due to a carburstor float. From simple basic, to complicated, process of elimination.

@shobud7561 5 жыл бұрын

Always use 100% gas , ting is they only offer it in premium here in Tennessee .. The 10% Ethanol will kill you carb and fuel hoses.....

@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri 6 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy. I just purchased a used Troybilt 190cc Briggs & Stratton engine, electric start edition. I purchased it from a fellow that I found on the app, OfferUp. I paid him 80$. I took it home and find out it was purging up and down. That's how I came to your video. I did exactly what you did, I took off the nut under the carburetor bowl. I just blew air like a bad wolf that I am, and bang. It works just like new! Thank you for the great video, I will definitely subscribe to your channel. Keep up the hard work sir. DallasCityOfChampions

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for signing up. That is an older video but I am glad it helped.

@owin385 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce... add one more success story to your list! It worked for me. We all really appreciate your video. Thank you.

@BrucesShop 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Owin. I am happy to have helped.

@douglasjones2936 9 жыл бұрын

Just watched a couple informitive videos on how to clean a carburetor!

@douglasjones2936 9 жыл бұрын

Dude was kinda goofy, but seems to know what he was doing

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Douglas Jones Thanks I think

@douglasjones2936 9 жыл бұрын

Lol, NP! I got my mower working again!

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Douglas Jones good for you sir.

@douglasjones2936 9 жыл бұрын

Bruce Pender and I apologize for calling you goofy sir!!

@vaquero3578 8 жыл бұрын

Hey would you mind giving us a tour of your mower lift table? I got to see just enough to make me curious. where'd you get it and what does one cost? thanks for the great video! :)

@vaquero3578 8 жыл бұрын

ok never mind, just found your video on the mower table...lol...sorry :)

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

Good and funny too. Thanks

@waneelover2019 6 жыл бұрын

Curious as well. I will look for the video.

@valeriemonaghan558 9 жыл бұрын

Bruce, Many thanks for the wisdom.I was tired of working on the mower while the grass was growing at high speed and considered getting another until I found your tutorial.. Ned in Connecticut

@BrucesShop 9 жыл бұрын

Valerie Monaghan Way to go Ned

@Shaolin9424 6 жыл бұрын

I got it started today Mr. Pender. I took off the Carburetor bowl and there was lots of debris in it. I cleaned it and the screw with the holes in it, put it back on, primed it and it started up and stayed started. I'm living on an SS check with my Wife and we really appreciated not having to pay out a lot of money to get our mower fixed. You're a good man Mr. Pender. Thank you from all of us.

@TheLifeofPRHoward 10 жыл бұрын

Great video Bruce. I have a mtd chipper shredder with a Briggs and Stratton 5hp engine. There is no priming bulb. I've done a lot of work on this. Fuel tank, all gaskets, refurbished my exhaust, New fuel pipe, New spark plug, New armature. Lol I'm sure your getting my drift. But the engine will only fire and run if I put starter fluid or gas directly into the carburetor. Do you have any ideas on this? Ps my 2 year-old son watched the video with me and kept saying look papa fix it. Lol thanks again.

@BrucesShop 10 жыл бұрын

well if you have done it all there is a plastic intake manifold that goes from the carb to the other side of the motor(across the top). They can leak causes a huge vacuum issue ie not enough fuel. check it out and the little rubber gasket that seals the carb as well good luck sir I want grand kids if the is what your son means by papa!!!.

@TheLifeofPRHoward 10 жыл бұрын

Bruce Pender I redid all the gaskets. I'm not sure what you mean by the plastic piece that goes across the top. There is nothing there like that. Hmm. Yes by papa he meant grandpa. He's a good kid.

@BrucesShop 10 жыл бұрын

US SURVIVAL AND HOMESTEADING OK I think you have the Briggs that has the tank below the carb horizontal shaft???. I missed that sorry here is a link for the carb rebuild and cleaning of a horizontal shaft 5hp Briggs by a guy name sixtyfiveford. Horizontal Briggs Carb Rebuild part 1 of 2

@BrucesShop 10 жыл бұрын

US SURVIVAL AND HOMESTEADING The carb comes and tank come off the motor together and the carb is attached to the tank with a gasket.

@TheLifeofPRHoward 10 жыл бұрын

Bruce Pender correct. I already replaced the gaskets and cleaned the carburetor. But I was unable to clean the inside of the brass part of the carburetor. Time to take it back apart and do it over to see if that does the trick. Thanks again.

@crewsatc 7 жыл бұрын

what are you using to clean out the hole? Is that compressed air? Lubricant?

@Kivstev 7 жыл бұрын

Carb cleaner most likely. ie Gumout

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

Carb cleaner and compressed air too.

@compusystemsinc8503 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce. This fixed my older craftsman after several attempts of just squirting carb cleaner through all the holes in the carb. I took a small pin, then a micro drill bit to clean out the hole in the nut and presto... the mower runs again. you're awsome

@BrucesShop 10 жыл бұрын

Great. Isn't it cool to fix your own stuff. Satisfaction and $$$ Bruce

@brandonschultz4309 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bruce. I learned something valuable today because of you...

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

Cool

@GregPurnellNow 8 жыл бұрын

Nice. how much do you charge for what you did?

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

not enough I missed a bunch of comments somewhere sorry.

@hostilityy 8 жыл бұрын

for those of you that tried this and it didn't work after first try, take a needle and stick it in the big center hole on the bowl nut. poke it back and forth and get all that build up until you can see the needle through the other two side holes. also press the prime button a few times and let fuel drain out before putting this screw. I had to do all of the above. if this worked for you, come back and reply. gigitty gigitty.

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

Great you got it.

@hostilityy 7 жыл бұрын

one does not simply reply 9months later

@elvisandmick 7 жыл бұрын

No. That vertical hole is the jet. Shoving wire through that hole is bad advice. If the hole gets damaged or altered then the jetting will be wrong and the mixture will be wrong. Compressed air, Gumout, and patience should be sufficient. You can effectively backflush the jet by blowing compressed air into the horizontal cross hole (feed hole) by blocking one side of it with a finger.

@kencasey7935 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this video Bruce. The title of the video exactly described my 13 y.o lawnmower's problem and your suggestions fixed the problem. Maybe now I will get another 13 years out of my 2003 Craftsman 6.5 mower!

@BrucesShop 8 жыл бұрын

+Ken Casey Just make sure you run it out of fuel in the fall and use a premium fuel. Gas has changed in the last few years to an ethanol base.

@robertcavazos8562 3 жыл бұрын

Fixed the problem immediately! Great video sir! Took about 10 minutes and started on the first try!

@BrucesShop 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@jerrythecoo3295 10 жыл бұрын

Honda is the best!...........😎👍🍻

@stephenbarker3179 9 жыл бұрын

NEVER START MOWER ON TABLE! i have seen fingers fly up against the wall! REALLY! [it vibrates off table or you yanked it off. then grab it to stop it from falling] THERE GOES YOUR FINGERS!

@DadSkool 7 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, I just saw my future change because of you, something like that movie "the butterfly effect" Fuck bro, thanks for saving my digits, seriously :)

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

I didn't

@sledgehammer6759 7 жыл бұрын

what if I take the blade off first

@DadSkool 7 жыл бұрын

A table does make it easier to work but after hearing what the guy above said, i am NEVER going to start one on a table, I allready check the blades before hand just incase one is broken or something as i dont want it flying into my flesh. I would take his advice and never start it on the table because when you work on things you create habits and it only takes one time to forget, then your friends will call you stubby. Like when you learn to drive, create good habits, another eg would be to always put on ear protection when operating machinary. That is a habit i wish i had made for myself. Just create good work habits so that you can be as safe as possible without having to think about it. :)

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

They are designed to be running with the blade. It is effectively a flywheel.

@GarySmith-dm1iy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you from Ireland, cleaning the holes on the bolt worked on my mower, I had run out of ideas until I seen this video

@BrucesShop 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped You made my day.

@GarySmith-dm1iy 2 жыл бұрын

No you made my day! I couldn't see my dog for the grass, and he's an Irish wolfhound 🤣

@BrucesShop 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarySmith-dm1iythat is one big dog. LOL

@Rattletrap2 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Vintage Bruce! 2013, by golly! So, this is how the madness began? Good stuff, Sir!

@BrucesShop 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty much! This has been a crazy good video for me. bad lighting and all.

@alexk6745 Жыл бұрын

worked perfectly. My bowl has had lots of shit. Cleaned with carb cleaner and then it started. Not from the very first pull but it started and worked for 5 minutes with no issues. Then I had to stop as it was nearly 11pm. Thanks for this. Wish you all the best

@BrucesShop Жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@ronhalk7504 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I had the bowl off, and reinstalled but the mower lopped as it idled. Cleaned the jets in the cap nut the second time and I thank you for saving my taking it in for service. I had no idea why it had holes.

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

I am happy you fixed it Ron

@tracyr5594 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to post. I remove my bowl and clean same holes in toro. Now stays running.

@BrucesShop 5 жыл бұрын

So cool. Thanks for the comment.

@benagahiro 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Did what was suggested and I fixed my lawn mower. Bruce made it easy.No more stalling lawn mower. My back yard looks great.

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

So great!!!

@donsatman2273 6 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to take a minute to thank you Bruce. Our Craftsman has exactly the same engine and exhibited the same problem. After watching your video I fixed the mower in under 10 minutes. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. Most people don't.

@edwardlincecum1580 7 жыл бұрын

Good reinforcement for my idea. I'm not sure I would have tried without seeing you do it first. It solved my problem. Thanks!

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. Good for you.

@stephenmcvey9536 7 жыл бұрын

Advice was accurate, was able to clean the bulb and restart the engine in 10 minutes Thank you.

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

I am happy to be of help.

@michaelfaulds2277 2 жыл бұрын

I was able to get mine running after watching this. THANKS

@BrucesShop 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@Killatonicus 6 жыл бұрын

This is an old video but it was the exact problem I was having with my mower. Thank you for the helpful video.

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

Great. I am happy you fixed it.

@thaddeauscaldwell7101 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video . It's very informative. I bought a very nice and clean Poulan lawnmower , that is self propelled, with a very nice grass catcher assembly today, at the pawn shop for $70 out the door . I know some people would frown at buying from a pawnshop but I find very good items at great deals and saves alot of money ,from buying new. The pawnshop manager tried to start it but it wouldn't stay running. It would start and run for a few seconds and then die. I knew it had to be a simple fix , so I bought it. . I plan on working on it tomorrow and fixing the problem. Thank you again for the great video.

@BrucesShop 4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes. Remember, new gas new gas, new gas. LOL

@elvisonstage 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you, Bruce! Believe me, we BOTH need blessings! Take care!

@BrucesShop 5 жыл бұрын

I thank you