Lawnmower service - Step by step / Including carburetor cleaning (HONDA)

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Step by step how to service a standard 4-stroke petrol lawnmower, in this case a HONDA IZY. Save £££ and DIY.
STEP 1: REPLACE OIL - 1:02
STEP 2: REPLACE SPARK PLUG - 3.56
STEP 3: CARBURETOR SERVICE (If you are happy with how you mower is running and don't feel this is necessary, skip this step) The carburettor can become dirty on the outside and old petrol or sediments can also block up the inside. Cleaning the carburetor can cure hunting/ surging and starting issues. If you're confident carrying out this step, it's worth taking the extra time as a preventative maintenance measure.
STEP 4: REPLACE AIR FILTER - 12:55
STEP 5: SHARPEN THE BLADE - 13:11
AND YOU'RE DONE!
Servicing should be carried out as per the manufacturers' recommendations.
This service KIT: ebay.us/XbcL2C
Carb Cleaner: ebay.us/Naitad
SAFETY: Disconnect spark plug when working in and around the engine, especially on the blade. Wear the correct PPE, old engine oil is carcinogenic (causes cancer).
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@philiplloyd7282 3 ай бұрын

An hour of my time, a very small amount of swearing and a row with my (now ex-) wife for servicing the carburettor on the dining room table and now my mower's running like new. Thank you so much.

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 ай бұрын

Pleasure 😂 sorry to hear about that but main thing is the mower is running sweet now! 👊🏻

@robertcannings8399 Жыл бұрын

A really useful video. My main reason for viewing was to see how to service the carbaretor. This was explained very clearly,

@TurnersWorkshop97 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback, really glad you found it useful 😊

@dfgdfg_ 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, a decent, clear step-by-step with closeups!

@TurnersWorkshop97 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you found this useful 👍🏼🙂

@richardmorse5307 20 күн бұрын

Agree with other comment I feel now I can service the carburetor on my Honda after watching your video. Thanks!

@stewartgerrard7046 4 ай бұрын

Hi thanks. I used your video to remove, clean and replace my Izzy carburettor on my dead lawnmower, now it purrs. Your voice is clear, instructions concise and video easy to follow. I have never undertaken a task like this before. Thanks very much Stewart

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment Stewart, I’m really glad you found it useful. Good on you for doing it yourself 😊👍🏼

@sinjinsmythe1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Will be following your guide for servicing my own mower, I managed to tackle the oil change last year after 9 years without a service lol. Gotta love the Honda engines!

@jonathanmellish4439 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is quite comprehensive. I have not had the carb off yet so this section is useful. 👍 2 years since the last service so it will be interesting to see how bad the oil is.

@Ppp-kk6hw 2 жыл бұрын

My Honda Izzy I started to slightly surging so I'm glad you put this video on on how to do it. Big up from Scotland 👍👍👍

@paulkelly8595 3 жыл бұрын

Good job, clear and precise. You keep it nice and simple to get the service completed.

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate your comment 🙂

@grantmckendry3323 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm about to follow the steps religiously in the next couple of weeks.

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Good luck 👍🏼😁

@saxonanglo3956 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions that are easy to follow and really make written instructions redundant.

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 🙂

@jakepage4513 3 ай бұрын

Amazing thank you. Followed this and got my mums mower back to life-it was hard to start and kept cutting out now starts first pull and runs great

@TurnersWorkshop97 2 ай бұрын

That’s brilliant, well done mate :) really glad this helped

@johanvandeputte846 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Don't forget, ALWAYS remove the spark plug cable before starting the maintenance! When tightening the two knife bolts, always use a torque wrench and mention the applied Nm.

@ChrisKLewis 2 ай бұрын

Just wanted to come on here to say a huge thank you for your excellent video. Your very clear instructions allowed me to strip down and clean the carburettor on my my Al-Ko mower (the engine must be *very* similar to the Honda) and restore it to working condition, when I thought all hope was lost! Your explanation and video was extremely helpful; thank you so much!

@TurnersWorkshop97 Ай бұрын

It’s always lovely to have nice feedback so thank you for taking the time to leave your comment. I’m really glad you found the video useful 😊

@adegardner5424 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! And no nonsense, with skip times! Well done lad!

@TurnersWorkshop97 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 😁

@DallasARCH79 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job Turner! Very helpful. I have a similar Honda mower I’ll be following your maintenance guide to service my mower!

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 👍🏼😁

@issawatkins2991 2 жыл бұрын

Very good demonstration, learned a lot thanks for taking the time

@paulbuckley6830 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you for all the detail and taking your time to walk us through this.

@TurnersWorkshop97 Жыл бұрын

No problem at all, thank you for watching and commenting 😊

@xkukubax Жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Thank you for taking your time.

@davidmoss922 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Simply and clearly presented

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁

@mileshebden 3 жыл бұрын

Really useful video for my weekend Honda service.

@mileshebden 3 жыл бұрын

Followed this great video today having bought the service kit from eBay with a new blade and carb cleaner. Did the full service as described and the mower runs like new. I'm no engineer so the video was really useful. Thanks again.

@nicholasstobart1046 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Really informative and comprehensive.

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 😊

@nicholasstobart1046 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent step by step video.

@frilanzr 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, very nice video. I'm overdue on maintenance of my lawnmower

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for your comment, good luck with it 😁

@billthechord 2 жыл бұрын

Got your video just in time, many thanks

@elleruth6238 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid, thank you!

@JamesMcl 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Explained everything nice and simple. Thumbs up.

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 🙂👍🏼

@andrewsflicks7920 6 ай бұрын

Great video...very clear instructions...thanks 😊

@TurnersWorkshop97 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you found it useful 😊

@wilmotrembaud9907 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, just about to pick up a second hand "rusty but working" one for £10.00 (Hey, for a tenner it's worth the gamble). If I don't follow your guidance soon, I'm sure I will in the future. A great video! 👍👍👍

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! I often buy old mowers for around that price. Fix them and sell them on. These engines are great but unfortunately the decks tend to rot. Thanks 😊

@iananderson9324 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, even though my mower is 16 years old it still runs reasonable well. I bought the first new spark plug recently and will put a new air filter in now. Having seen your carburettor service I might try that as well.

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

They are great machines 👍🏼 how is the deck holding up after 16 years?

@volt8684 Жыл бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97deck their only weakness imo

@joseph2367 4 ай бұрын

You can use two bolts with out head to hold carburator and gaskets . Makes it more easy to install

@fleischersgrasscuttingserv6441 Жыл бұрын

I learned a lot. Well made video. I will never be able to clean a carb, I am afraid: you need to be surgeon! Well done!

@TurnersWorkshop97 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 all the carbs I’ve come across are pretty similar and I’m sure you could!

@davidwebster6886 Жыл бұрын

Very good instructional video

@TurnersWorkshop97 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it 👍🏼

@ronniebarker79 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't got round to Honda's engine yet im still on Briggs engines but will sub for future viewing keep up the vids

@cinnamonchallenge1030 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Done oil and spark plug just about to do the carb 😂😂

@antelopesurf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Really clear steps. In another lawnmower video (I really know how to live 😬) I saw a comment saying they knew a guy who lost a couple of fingers when the lawnmower he was fixing jumped into life, and so now they always disconnect the spark plug just in case. Maybe not relevant on this model... but maybe?

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for your comment. It’s always important to take safety into consideration and disconnect the spark plug when working on the mower.

@brickdust7 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and informative

@TurnersWorkshop97 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 🙂

@timcember4601 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, very helpful 😁

@TurnersWorkshop97 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, cheers mate 👍🏼😁

@patrickflanagan8008 Жыл бұрын

VERY useful thank you....subscribed

@TurnersWorkshop97 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thank you for subscribing 😊

@tomwilson4572 2 жыл бұрын

Great section on carburetor service. Blade sharpening section was poor (important to maintain cutting edge angle while grinding) but did mention that blade needs to be kept in balance. Spark plug can be cleaned and gap reset but no mention of correct gap. Air filter section very clear. Draining of warm oil was a good tip.

@MySongMyLifeMyWay 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Very informative and a pleasure to watch and learn from you. I started tonight, but I ran out of daylight, so the remainder will be completed this weekend. I appreciate the instruction! Keep up the good work! Cheers from across the "Pond"!

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

The pleasure is mine, thank you for your comment 😊

@romualdomgn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Clear manual, at least how to make simplest maintenance - change oil and spark plug. Filter I check after each mowing.

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙂

@bradleykewa 9 ай бұрын

very nicely done

@TurnersWorkshop97 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@joseph2367 4 ай бұрын

A torque wrench also to torque blade bolts to speck

@houseproblems Ай бұрын

Great video

@TurnersWorkshop97 Ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@tijnarbrd 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@hallga2 4 ай бұрын

your widening that jet!

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 ай бұрын

More POWER! 💥

@emmaburnett9164 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing thank U 🙏

@TurnersWorkshop97 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 😁👍🏼

@themowerman 3 жыл бұрын

Good Video mate ..

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 😁

@billsmith2212 3 жыл бұрын

The item behind the main jet that you call the idle jet ( emulsion tube ) gets stuck . Some use an easy out to grab it . There is a hole which is near the top of the tube . It runs side to side . This goes towards the TOP when you put the tube in . I also clean the small holes with a wire and carb cleaner .

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, great tips 👍🏼🙂

@billsmith2212 3 жыл бұрын

Follow up : My GCV 160 with automatic choke had debris in the carb bowl . After cleaning the entire carb , I put the emulsion tube in the opposite direction and it would not start . I reversed the tube and it runs . However , I noticed the tube does NOT have the hole that goes through the side near the top as shown in other videos . Lesson learned - be more careful in laying out the parts . There could be different tubes on some models .

@InlineJames 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Really appreciate your generosity 😊🙏🏻

@subevo35 3 жыл бұрын

Good video.only problem don’t poke a needle into jet hole. Easy to damage.

@jonlambshead5115 Жыл бұрын

The Tube Down The Centre Is Called An Emulsion Tube Not A Pilot Jet. The Pilot Jet Is The One Under The Screw On The Top Of The Carburetor. Good Video

@HORNET6 2 жыл бұрын

Never work on a mower with the plug cap fitted. As has been said here if you inadvertently move the blade it could, and has jumped into life and relieve you of your fingers. Nip up the spark plug?...you should have stopped after the fist tightening move as 1/8 - 14 turn is sufficient. You warned, rightly, that the jet is brass so to take care but then you stick a steel needle into it...

@RichDavey 2 жыл бұрын

Superb concise video 👍 may have to strip my carb as it’s only running a few seconds then stopping. Not helped that the the last drop of fuel has evaporated in it over winter probably leaving residue in carb. Well done 👍

@TurnersWorkshop97 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, glad it is helpful. Sounds like it’s most likely a dirty carb 👍🏼 usually is 😊

@RichDavey 2 жыл бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97 after leaving fuel in it over night it’s cleared. Will strip if it stalls again 👍👍

@olegdonin9331 9 ай бұрын

thanks

@dck272 2 ай бұрын

An hour of my time, couldn't get the fuel line off. Stuck fast and didn't want to tear it. I wasn't gentle either though. So couldn't get any of the springs/other cables off (except the really hair thin one). Tore the gasket trying. Gave up but sprayed the carb with the cleaner and at least it runs again (as long as the choke is on).

@TurnersWorkshop97 Ай бұрын

You gave it a go mate and that’s what counts. They can be very fiddly to work on but changing the gaskets may make it run much better.

@volt8684 Жыл бұрын

Piston should be at tdc before draining oil, stops any oil going into exhaust plus I don’t change my oil every year but every 3 yrs. never had problem. Photograph carb linkages😊great vlog thanks

@tony-watkins Ай бұрын

How do you get the piston to TDC?

@seangreenwood8331 3 жыл бұрын

the pilot jet that you couldnt get out can actually be poked through from behind with an L shaped allen key

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, will have to give that a try next time. I did try and pop it out with a screwdriver but didn’t want to move for some reason 🤷‍♂️

@jimbattensby3998 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video, really helpful. I have a Honda HRB 535. It propels fine but when I need to turn round it does not run smooth, jerks quite bad which does not sound good. I have changed the small cogs on each wheel as they were worn. I now suspect the wheels may need replacing as the gears may be worn, not obvious though. Any ideas ? I don’t want to buy new wheels if that is not the issue as they Re £40 each from Honda. Thanks in advance. Jim

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, no problem at all. I can’t say that I’ve ever worked on a HRB 535 to be honest mate. Might be worth taking them off and checking for wear before you spend £80 on new wheels though. Sorry I can’t be more help mate

@shootinglight Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Really enjoying doing my first home service. Taking the carb off, I've noticed a couple of the gaskets are pretty knackered and I have a replacement pack. Just want to know, do they need to be fitted with an adhesive?

@TurnersWorkshop97 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, the gaskets are fitted dry 👍🏼

@tammyunwin751 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the demo, I was just disappointed you didn't show putting the carburettor back in.

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thanks for your feedback next time I make a carb maintenance video I will be sure to include that 🙂👍🏼

@tammyunwin751 3 жыл бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97 Thanks, your video was very good. It is one of the better ones I had seen. I like to see as much detail as possible, so I dont stuff it up 🤣. I will make sure I record myself when taking multiple wires or screws out, so I know where to put them back. 😁

@jamestyler8477 Ай бұрын

I've changed the air filter, sparkplug and topped up the oil as it didnt look too bad. I removed bottom of carb in situ and sprayed carb cleaner up into it and cleaned out the sediment. The mower runs, but its like its revving ever so slightly rather than ticking over. Any ideas?

@TurnersWorkshop97 Ай бұрын

Hunting engines are usually an indication that the engine is being starved of fuel. Could be a partially blocked carb still.

@dck272 2 ай бұрын

How do you take out the 10:38 "pilot jet that sits behind the main jet" out? Flat head screwdriver like the other one? Thanks!

@TurnersWorkshop97 Ай бұрын

It’s hard to explain without showing you and it was stuck in there unfortunately. But the emulsion tube sits behind the main jet and should fall out. If it doesn’t you can use a screwdriver to press it out.

@therandomman6647 3 жыл бұрын

2:00 that's blacker than the blackest black X Infinity!!!! (I hope someone gets the reference)

@fnagdungdagint 4 ай бұрын

Nice video! How often does the carb generally need to be cleaned?

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 ай бұрын

Thank you :) with general use once a year would be good practice to keep it running nicely. If the fuel is drained out the carb before storage in the winter time it will likely stay cleaner for longer. Old fuel sitting in the carb for long periods of time causes the main blockages. And any dirt getting past the tank filter.

@fnagdungdagint 3 ай бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97 Could a fuel additive do some of the same work? 😇

@jackhalford3093 3 жыл бұрын

What type of disc did you use to sharpen the blade on your grinder cheers 👍🏼

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, I used a 60 grit flap disc if I remember right. Thanks for your comment 👍🏼

@jackhalford3093 3 жыл бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97 thanks mate

@MrOzzy281 2 жыл бұрын

Is there no other way to drain the oil? Risk of hydrolock on the muffler side? Did you close the pistons before this?

@TurnersWorkshop97 2 жыл бұрын

Not for the Honda Izy, this is the recommended way from the manual. Other makes tend to have sump plugs.

@MrOzzy281 2 жыл бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97 Thanks, yeah i downloaded the manual in the end, was also unsure about whether or not to screw the dip stick in as the threads are about an inch so makes a massive difference, the manual said not to.

@richardbennett7509 3 жыл бұрын

Really useful but it would of been useful if you had shown how you balanced the blade at the end

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that’s an idea for a future video. Cheers for the recommendation 👍🏼

@richardbennett7509 3 жыл бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97 no worries mate

@hallga2 4 ай бұрын

emulsion tube

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 ай бұрын

That’s the one, thanks for your comments 😁

@leoberg118 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure my Honda lawnmower (which looks to be the same or similar to yours) says on it not to let it get wet ?! Is it safe to blast with a pressure washer, really ?

@TurnersWorkshop97 2 жыл бұрын

They probably say that as they’re worried about the rust forming within warranty period 😄 It’s perfectly safe just don’t spray in exhaust or inlet. Many lawnmowers have hose connection points for cleaning the deck anyway. You should always clean off the grass from a lawnmower deck after use as it’s what makes them rust badly. Whether that’s with a hose or a brush.

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 4 ай бұрын

I don't understand why they don't fit in-line filters. Can one be fitted?

@TurnersWorkshop97 4 ай бұрын

Usually there is a filter screen inside the tank to prevent dirt entering the carb. You can fit an small inline fuel filter though 👍🏼😁

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 4 ай бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97 Yeah, I've seen that but it doesn't seem to stop the finer stuff. Might try a in-line and report back!

@TheMonkdad 3 жыл бұрын

Is spark plug gap no longer important?

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

The chances are if you are buying a service kit for your mower the plug will be suitably set for that engine. Always worth double checking though if you’re after optimum performance. Thanks for the comment

@bowlerball4246 Жыл бұрын

0.7mm is the correct gap

@Therollingpanda 3 жыл бұрын

Is it fine for the mower to be tipped up like that when draining the oil? Cheers for the video!

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

It’s fine on the Honda Izy, it doesn’t have a sump drain plug so this is how you are to get the oil out or alternatively you could use a vac pump. No problem man! 👍🏼

@Therollingpanda 3 жыл бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97 thanks for the reply! Looking at a used one of these, anything I should keep an eye out for when I view it?

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Engines are usually very good, just make sure it’s got oil in it. The decks are prone to rust so that’s what I always look at. Then just general checks make sure self drive works things like that 👍🏼

@Therollingpanda 3 жыл бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97 Brilliant mate cheers! Seen one that’s apparently rust free for around £130 so hopefully it’s a gooden.

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, If you’re planning to keep it for the long term it might be worth painting the underside with some black hammerite or similar and keep it clean. Hopefully that should keep the rust away 🙂 👍🏼

@davidmitchell1379 3 жыл бұрын

In the GB we always screw the oil dip stick into the engine to measure the exact depth of oil.just by dipping the measure in and not screwing it down you have the depth of the thread not accounted for......otherwise not a bad vid

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I will double check in the Honda manual but pretty sure that for this engine it’s a dip without fully screwing in 😁👍🏼

@davidmitchell1379 3 жыл бұрын

@@TurnersWorkshop97 looks like the American way is right,just shows your never t o old to learn..even at 70👍

@raresr4092 Жыл бұрын

I really wish they sold the honda izys in america...

@TurnersWorkshop97 Жыл бұрын

They’re fantastic machines

@therantingdog 4 ай бұрын

The video is good and useful, but what is the purpose of the annoying music?

@TurnersWorkshop97 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, apologies for the music 😅 was one of my early videos.

@katyrichard6038 Жыл бұрын

I keep hearing that you should never use a power washer or wash the lawnmower like that so that water doesn’t get into the engine.

@TurnersWorkshop97 Жыл бұрын

It’s never been an issue for me. It’s advised not to spray directly into the exhaust or inlet. It’s worth putting a plastic bag over the air intake and plugging up the exhaust so you don’t get water in the engine.