I love how you have the young lady asking simple questions which I wouldn't have thought that I needed answers to. Good work guys.
@dwanagaston60584 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I thought it was complicated and this saves so much money!!
@horsefucker18663 жыл бұрын
Hi everybody!
@marysanmartin4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this class. As a women that have never done this, I feel empowered now. Thank you again.
@danielmcmahon4862 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Heaps Guys!, Really a Pleasure to Watch 🙏, So Relaxing 😊🌞 Thanks for Your Positive Vibes 🙏 And for Your Help, Best Wishes to you both, and to all the other Watches and Subscribers out there 😊🙏
@joyfullife29055 жыл бұрын
I am a female and want to learn how to maintain our lawn mower. Your video helps me. Thank you so much!
@gardenfork5 жыл бұрын
Wow great to hear, happy to help!
@goofeyaboutmickey4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your informative and easy to follow video. I am a person who does not even pump her own gas yet I was able to do a full tuneup on a lawnmower! I’m super proud of myself and would not have been able to do without your video. Also the dogs are adorable 💕😃
@trmohr6 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful. I was about to buy a new mower for $500+ but this video helped me get my old one running for less than $20. You rock!
@gardenfork6 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@paulettsrubar47872 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 70 year old female and a dyed in the wool do it yourselfer, I was given a TB 240 to mow my little space, 1 video from your site, now I'm the Man! Thanks Again....
@deborahsthisthat5034 Жыл бұрын
63 year old grandma here..i think i can do this!
@audreykattan7977Ай бұрын
Yes! ✝️🙏🏻💟🌷
@innergoof194 жыл бұрын
Ear and eye protection too! Deafness is gradual and blindless is instantaneous. Both are detrimental! Great tips.
@thedeathofbirth07635 жыл бұрын
I love this family! I love their dogs and the person who explaining, he is thorough and relaxed and polite. The camera holder also makes it interactive and interesting.
@MyAMSGold9 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your video, I was able to fix / tun-up my lawnmower.
@gardenfork9 жыл бұрын
ams gold excellent. a lawnmower tune up will help the mower last longer. thx! eric.
@ChrisM-em1rg10 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We had a minor accident, gas spilled all over the lawn mower. We thought calling a person to fix it or purchase a new one. I watched your video, changed the filter, cleaned the lawn mower with a brush and a cloth and started the mower! It's working fine. Thank you again.
@Varelifing9 жыл бұрын
Your lawn mower is running beautifully. Crank the mower on and throw it on the jerk who keyed the bottom passenger side of your truck door. BTW, great informative video!
@rhysdavies3198 Жыл бұрын
I like that you're thorough with instructions, making sure to tell people commonly ignored essential information and little tips and tricks Keep it up
@taliaghoul7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I know I've said this before, but anytime I look up a 'how to' do something video, Garden fork has what I need. 😆
@Samstuckymusic4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Helped me fix up a Craftsman mower I found in the neighbor's trash! Works great now.
@gardenfork4 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@AnthonyBrown-to2ie2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I am learning a lot now cutting my grass is fun now that I am retired.i think the dog is ready to run and play.
@ThePlooky1 Жыл бұрын
This is the video I’ve been waiting to find. Exactly what I needed to do. 5/15/2023
@tnaccent5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. My dad usually does this for me but this year and last year he couldn't. You filled in the role of my dad and I changed my oil myself. You were very helpful and it was very simple. My oil was extremely black!! Good thing I got it done. Thanks again. Say hi to the lady doing the recording. It was fun!!
@waynelawson12355 жыл бұрын
My Honda mulching mower is going on 30 years old.
@beautyandthebee75466 жыл бұрын
You are a wonderful teacher! I appreciate the camera woman's questions and your dogs are lovely! Thank you!
@Echo3_2 жыл бұрын
I love the constant golden cut aways 😊
@nealsims18624 жыл бұрын
I just had to clean up my Craftsman mower that I bought new three years ago. I only used it a couple of times and was diagnosed with cancer. My lawn guy used it on my lawn a few times while I was sick. Three years later I got it out and it didn’t start. So cleaned out the float chamber and jet on the carb and changed the oil, and it started right up. I figured I should sharpen the blade. Surprise, it was on upside down. It has never been off, so it came that way from the factory. Sears ain’t what they used to be. The back side was all shiny from beating the grass. The cutting side was almost like new, just a little rusty.
@LeonsMomHerbsWife8 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to thank you SO MUCH for posting this video. I am a recent widow and am trying to learn how to repair things by myself so I don't have to spend money. This video gave me the confidence and knowledge to do it myself! THANKS! If you want to see the video I did of myself working on my own mower let me know. One thing I forgot to do was warm it up for 5 minutes first. :(
@gardenfork8 жыл бұрын
+Renae Tolbert great to hear Renae! eric.
@dl32178 жыл бұрын
Great video. My dad hated lawn mowers so he refused to maintain them. I had no clue how to do it when I was a kid. So I would put gas in and keep running it until it died. Then we would throw it in the trunk and drive up to the place that repaired and sold used mowers. He would trade the dead one in on a "new" one and the cycle would begin again. When I bought my house the old guy who lived next door gave me some tips on how to maintain my mower. That was 2002. I still have the same mower today.
@gardenfork8 жыл бұрын
+Drew Luellen excellent! if you take care of the engine, it can last almost forever. thx!
@gmo7095 жыл бұрын
Dog steals the show! Even with no questions, he was the star. Mustve had acting lessons? Very true about cleaning bottom of the deck. My Toro Recycler engine is still good, but the deck is all rotted out.
@BlaineEdwards9 жыл бұрын
Good video. Thanks for putting it together. The only thing I would comment on is changing the spark plug. Generally, the spark plugs that we use on lawn mowers are as robust as the ones we stick in our cars. Those spark plugs typically last for +80K miles (but should be inspected at more frequent intervals ~30K). Spark plugs on lawn mowers are easy to check (as you demonstrated). Instead of changing the spark plug, I would simply suggest inspecting it. If it ain't broke, don't replace it. If you are changing your spark plug out on a yearly basis, you have a higher chance of introducing a faulty plug than preventing the older one from going out (aka infant mortality). If you are replacing your spark plugs on a yearly basis because the spark plugs are going bad that fast, I would suggest that there is something else wrong with the lawn mower.
@gardenfork9 жыл бұрын
Blaine Edwards Thanks for the info Blaine, I've always been on autopilot with the spark plug replacement. eric.
@wildbill23c9 жыл бұрын
Blaine Edwards Very true, I replaced the spark plugs in my 21 year old garden tractor twice in its whole life. It ran fine why waste money on spark plugs when they weren't worn out and it was running perfectly fine. A shop on the other hand will certainly want you to replace the spark plug every time they touch your mower as its money in their pocket. This is why you need to learn to do these things on your own and only change what really needs changed....otherwise that tune up or service quickly costs as much as a new mower LOL.
@josecossio38485 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! To the point and yet entertaining with the interaction with the wife? Nice touch to show those pretty playful dogs. Congratulations and thank you!!
@gerardofollano90493 жыл бұрын
Its 20 years I have my lawn mower changed the oil twice and changed the sparkplug once, works perfect, no worries I dont do that with my cars lol!!!
@davesuiter11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neighbor. If people take your advice, they'll save tons of money in the long run. I've been using the same mower for 25 years; I'm on my 3rd blade.
@wearanter18 жыл бұрын
this is probably the best video I've seen by far with maintenance on small engines
@gardenfork8 жыл бұрын
+Andy Cuthbertson thx Andy, i try to get the key points across, i post new DIY vids every week . thx! eric.
@denisewalker39632 жыл бұрын
I love how you add the shots of your beautiful doggies!!! Very helpful. Husband died last fall so I didn't have any idea how to do this.
@alecharper5152 жыл бұрын
ok... hands down, one of the friendliest (wife's comments and dogs) and watchable YT how to's out there. Six stars if six were an option. Thanks!
@marianlaredogonzalez23457 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your step to step and simple teaching about how to maintain lawn mower. Please keep them coming.
@markaxline59693 жыл бұрын
I use to save the old oil. When I had 5 gallons I would mix it with sand in a wheel barrow to make asphalt and put it in my driveway!
@MattMendians4 ай бұрын
I’m watching this cause I never had a brand new mower before. I haven’t used it that much but I know it’s time for a tune up. Thanks for the advice.
@suzannewagner69542 жыл бұрын
This was the greatest DIY video. I completed everything but spark plugs. Can’t find a spark plug ratchet. Thanks a bunch for wonderful instructions.
@Goldenwoodz2 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same model, love it got used two years ago it was neglected and I’ve restored it to brand new condition. Starts on the first pull everytime, wish Briggs never got rid of these L head Quantum engines. They are so reliable over those new OHV junk ones. Such a good video!!
@johngraham5996 Жыл бұрын
the fact you started off with labs was a sneaky tactic, that was me hooked then incase they were shown again and after that i could'nt look away 😂 very good video, clear and informative with no long winded and complicated chit chat 👍🏼 best wishes from scotland 🏴
@ModdFather11 жыл бұрын
I love the interaction between you two "if you don't do that it won't start" - "ya I've learned that... more than once" lol
@miguncolorado755110 жыл бұрын
Great job guys! I've been mowing with a Lawn Boy for about 6 years - typically clean the deck, but have never done the oil or air filter. Going out to get the parts today, along with a new blade. Thank you!
@gardenfork10 жыл бұрын
a new blade will make a big difference! thx, eric.
@nerfelites59425 жыл бұрын
I got a free cub cadet lawn mower and i looked at the oil when i got it home and it was dirty and i also did a maintenance by changing the oil and looking at my carburetor float bowl for any signs of water and i cleaned it out then i add fresh gas and tuned it up really nice. My next maintenance on it will be is a clean up on the oil tube and checking the gasket for any wear
@patrickheron1724 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Eric. Perfect! Not too much, not too little and a bit of humor. Perfect!!
@smartodd11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this together. I forgot to run the mower before emptying the oil, but at least it's changed. It runs so much better now - no more sputtering.
@Fallen2Dope11 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting i paid $100 for a lawn mower last year and i want it to last and haven't done a single thing to it yet!
@andor320026 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My lawnmower went through a flood and I had still been using is, hoping whatever water was in the oil would burn off. No such luck. I've now changed the oil and will be heading to the store for a new filter. Who knew? Thanks again!
@sestevez04069 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video! My husband is away on military duty and I will be cutting the lawn in the mean time. I expected the tune-up to be more complicated, but following your instructions makes it quite simple do.
@gardenfork9 жыл бұрын
SCARLET W Hi Scarlet, any questions please email me eric@gardenfork.tv thank you for your service, eric.
@soccerabcd1233 жыл бұрын
Thank you for video. New home owner here. KZfaq has been a god send. You are the best. Beautiful dogs!
@deshaun220027 жыл бұрын
I'm soo glad I watched this video. The best detailed lawn mower tune up instructional video; hands down. Love your dogs in between breaks.
@gardenfork7 жыл бұрын
yeah! we have more fun vids on our channel: kzfaq.info
@jacksilverblue Жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw Labs I knew this video was gonna be awesome. Thank you, now I'm looking forward to this task.👍
@gardenfork Жыл бұрын
wow thx! :)
@coolprof19517 жыл бұрын
This is the BEST tune-up video I've seen for lawnmowers. Do you, by chance, ride a Harley???
@kirkthebeerslinger5 жыл бұрын
Great video. If I can suggest-when you have your mower on its side and drained of fuel & oil-good time to take the blade off and sharpen it (you mentioned it being important at the end of your video-but if avg home owner changes oil 1x per season-best to at least start the season with a sharp blade)...easiest with an impact gun-but a breaker-bar and a block of wood works. As for sharpening-I use an angle grinder b/c it is fast and effective. I clamp the blade horizontally-do one side then flip it around and do the otherside-after use a screwdriver to check for balance on the blade-if one side dips-take a bit more off it till it balances-i dip the threads in the use motor oil so the bolt doesn't seize in the shaft (do make sure it is tight-like lug nuts on a car tire-after your first mow-check blade for tightness-if you get vibration-that's a signe bolt is loose-tighten it before it comes off and hurts you! I think a new spark plug is the least important item in your tune up-if you have spark and your mower starts easily and runs-no need to change it and risk cross threading/stripping/over tightening/under tightening the spark plug-I have a '96 toro orig spark plug-starts 1st pull everytime. Again-great video!
@Chelclc10 жыл бұрын
Thank you! First time changing the oil by myself. Worked perfectly.
@gardenfork10 жыл бұрын
Chelsea Connell great to hear! eric.
@gardenfork11 жыл бұрын
good to hear tracy, thanks for the kind words. its time to tune up the lawnmower! eric.
@davepearce6870 Жыл бұрын
Great video, love the way your wife asks questions that we may all ask. Please keep them coming. Love your accent by the way lol!
@JCREAZ19866 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! This happens to be the best video on the tube. I've just inherited a great amount of lawn and I don't know a thing about lawn mowers. You've demonstrated very well.
@gardenfork6 жыл бұрын
Yeah! i suggest making the lawn smaller if you can, makes the job easier. thx!
@ResidualRoqStar10 жыл бұрын
Best video by far that I have found that explains how to change oil on a mower. Simple and informative, thank you for posting this video.
@gardenfork11 жыл бұрын
good to hear butch, the labradors are a big part of our life. thx, eric.
@brandom19535 жыл бұрын
I love the opening and the cutaways to your doggies. Great video, very informative. Thank you!
@gardenfork5 жыл бұрын
Yeah!
@Shelby28805 жыл бұрын
You forgot to gap your plug according to the manual. Good tip on the gas stabilizer. The greenest lawns are cut with sharp mower blades. Dull ones “chew” the tips of the grass blades and strip out the color. Love your vids.
@gardenfork5 жыл бұрын
Thx Shelby!
@gardenfork11 жыл бұрын
good to hear from you. lawn mower season is here soon! eric.
@HaikuAutomation9 жыл бұрын
I may have mentioned this before, but wonderful video. Watched it again this year as a refresher course on my mower maintenance and really enjoyed your presentation style, causal and informative interactive nature with the camera lady. Nice job, one of the better videos out there!
@gardenfork9 жыл бұрын
Haiku Automation excellent. glad we could refresh on how to change the oil on your mower! eric.
@Cloudaddy2204 жыл бұрын
Thank you both for the information and for the occasional cut to the dogs ♥️
@marineguy4eva8 жыл бұрын
For the filter, you can do like I did. Take the old dirty filter, walk up to a big box store associate, and be like "I need a new one of these". This is a great video by the way.
@gardenfork8 жыл бұрын
+Truetothat454 yes, that works too! eric.
@tracyvigus845811 жыл бұрын
Oh my... such a great and wonderful video. Really! It's comfy and easy going with a family 'feel'. Thanks for the vote of confidence for all of us "never done it" people. I knew it was pretty easy, but wow. Thanks for taking the time to share.
@helenmacuil15115 жыл бұрын
thanks your a lifesaver or a lawnmower saver!
@astonnishedone39982 жыл бұрын
At 9minutes," YEAH, I learned that more than Once " it's classic.
@moiusa7 жыл бұрын
your dogs are the start of this cool video.. I love this ☺
@sharonmckelvey21455 жыл бұрын
Simple and easy to follow instructions. Good job and thanks.
@keepsitsreal8 жыл бұрын
nice video... kudos to the camera lady for asking questions. .. I actually had some of the same questions she asked
@Smurphenstein Жыл бұрын
Just to add, don't forget to set your spark plug to the correct gap. You could find the mower hard to start, lacking power or burn through spark plugs and possibly damage your engine as it won't provide the spark the mower needs to run correctly.
@myneighbortotoro30517 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, very well & soft spoken. Well done to both of ya! This video is very helpful and easy to watch!
@gardenfork11 жыл бұрын
thanks robert, she makes changing the oil a lot better! eric.
@lifeofmario91373 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video you gave me the confidence to go ahead and change the oil right there and then.
@gardenfork3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Eric.
@saraly20114 жыл бұрын
I love the way this video start! I was able to do it myself by watching this video. Thank you!
@Jasmine-qw7tj3 жыл бұрын
Wow so simple. I definitely need to do a tune up on my lawnmower. Thanks for this. Very helpful
@Nickichula12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video. Really enjoyed the dogs enjoying the outdoors. I feel comfortable with your demeanor and the speed that you were given instructions. I felt like my uncle was with me guiding me through the whole process thanks again saved my lawnmower. I moved into the house and it came with the lawnmower but it was pretty Credi next to you is running back up like new
@gardenfork2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@dannyhoffman132410 жыл бұрын
got the same mower still in pretty good shape too 9 years service
@gardenfork10 жыл бұрын
the carb on this one has failed, i think, not sure why, as i use the gas stabilizer. thanks for watching! eric.
@dannyhoffman132410 жыл бұрын
yeah thats too bad you should get a john deere
@elipollo45864 жыл бұрын
get hte grass growing over the weeeds mow high bag the clippings if theree is weeds so you dont spread more weeds ..mulch when no weeds. thanks for. the video ! learned alot
@victreebel1707 жыл бұрын
What a great video. I didn't think you'd have such interesting details to add - like the plastic bag under the gas cap, or heck, even the paper funnel. Thanks!
@darackosama36177 жыл бұрын
Great KZfaq video,thank you for your the time you took in demonstrating how to properly tune up your lawnmower, Im lucky mine is almost identical from your lawnmower.Now my lawnmower starts at the first pull and the engine is running smoothly. Thank you
@ForioTX13 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric. I sure could have used this a month ago. Yes, we mow early in Texas! I was trying to figure out where to change the air filter, and I disassembled the carburetor! What a mess! Got it up and running smooth now. Thanks for all the tips!! Tim in Dallas.
@trom1209 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. I like the way you present the information in a casual, but useful way.
@cherylstonestreet38314 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the quick and easy instructions. Love your camera crew's input!
@calebgeddens83187 жыл бұрын
I just love it when. U start the video with those labs.
@gardenfork7 жыл бұрын
+Caleb Geddens thx!
@gardenfork11 жыл бұрын
yes Dave, if people take good care of their small engine machines they will last a long time. thanks for the comment here. eric.
@crudkick10 жыл бұрын
Well done! I enjoyed this video, it was very informative. I am new to mowing, as I am a new home owner, but this covered the changing oil, which is often overlooked, as it is assumed everyone knows how to change the oil, but not me. So thank you for the video, also your camera person/co-host was awesome!
@gardenfork10 жыл бұрын
thx! we post new vids each week if you'd care to subscribe, eric.
@michaelpowell76604 жыл бұрын
Awesome. The camera operator asks great questions! I wish yall would make how-do’s for everything
@alfredoalejandre69264 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Loved how she asked questions. Thank you!
@antonioarthur602710 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining, enjoyed the way he explained things, and the dogs were a huge plus!
@gardenfork10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Arthur, spring is coming, time to change lawn mower oil! eric.
@mromneyobama11 жыл бұрын
I'm the 134th person to "thumbs up" this video. Great coverage of many areas in a condensed yet engaging way. I certainly enjoyed the dog bits in between. Keep it up sir. - Mitt
@laurenceoliverii22484 жыл бұрын
Great video and thanks for the info I want to tune up my lawnmower myself. I enjoyed watching the doggs also and the lady asking questions was very convenient.
@gardenfork4 жыл бұрын
Good to hear Laurence!
@antonshadyrya20887 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. There is a drain plug on the self propelled mowers too, you just have to take the belt cover off (platic piece behind the blade)
@elmvalelife9293 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful. Just changed the oil in my mower and did the maintenance, thanks!
@Andy-wx4wx3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I am from the UK, and petrol mowers seem to be very similar wherever you go as are the components. I'll get to work on my one now...
@dougw9389 жыл бұрын
Forget the mower, the dogs are AWESOME!!!
@gardenfork9 жыл бұрын
Doug W the pups love the lawnmower, it means we find tennis balls in the grass! eric
@romocowboysfan11 жыл бұрын
Well, i'm trying the fuel stabalizer on the next tune up. Hopefully, it'll make the engine last just another 3 yrs. So far, i've had mine for 5 yrs. works great!
@liamd4352 Жыл бұрын
Nice video... well explained and not trying to over complicate it
@calbastian5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, I would have made a mess without this video.
@brotega2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your down to earth approach in this video! Thank you!