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@twigyist

4 жыл бұрын

thanks alot steve you saved me alot of money mower works good as new easy fix thanks again michael from baltimore

@precisionguesswork5394

4 жыл бұрын

In a pinch without micro drill bits, I used my torch tip cleaning files.

@williamclement827

4 жыл бұрын

So gonna try that man thanks so much

@ddmatt1920

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a "mature woman" lol & I followed your instructions completely. Worked like magic!!! Much thanks from Georgia!

@toddgunning5850

4 жыл бұрын

the link for the micro drill bits is no longer valid, the description of the item is correct, but its not available for purchase, nor are the pictures correct.

I'm a single mom homeowner and I find this guy hilarious! No way I'm paying to have my mower fixed before I try myself. Great video.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@michaelc.6927

3 жыл бұрын

Oh Liz, I totally agree with you. I love this guys videos! And believe me, He knows what he's talking about.

@nurseratchet2634

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh, a kindred spirit. 👍

@markt8734

3 жыл бұрын

I do hope you enjoy a fine amber beverage also!

@cravenmoorehead5636

3 жыл бұрын

All well and good just keep in mind most places charge extra if the owner has already attempted to fix it because we then have to fix your problem plus the original problem. None the less have a go at it. It ain't the space shuttle after all lol

Much respect. I own a small engine repair shop in South Carolina. What we do is starting to be a dying trade. Lot of machines are throw aways now a days. The only way I make money is by fixing stuff and not replacing parts. And the worst thing is a customer bringing something back. You take pride in what you do. That itself is a dying art. Donyboy, Taryl and yourself are awesome. I appreciate the time you put into your videos.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You... Were you ever in the 9th Infantry?

@tatersalad2067

5 жыл бұрын

No sir.

@tatersalad2067

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a ton of these Briggs coming through the shop. I tried drilling out the jet with an old micro drill bit set. Apparently I drilled it too big and it ran too rich. But, I agree, the jets in these things are way too small. Experience is a bunch of compounded mistakes.

@arthurrodesiler3109

5 жыл бұрын

Parts are getting out of site. I fix stuff on the side. You can’t charge by the hour you wont have a business long that way. Part time or hoppy or just having something to do can put a few bucks in your pocket. Am older and enjoy working on small stuff. Most dealers wont even touch a weed wacker cause they charge almost the price of a new one.

@hughbo52

5 жыл бұрын

@@arthurrodesiler3109 And it will take them a week snd a half to fix it, snd you usually have to go by and check the progress. You then get the ole, "I was gonna call you..."

72 yr young man here and have flipped a lot of snow throwers, lawnmowers, garden rototillers over the past 40 yrs. Always nice to see someone like Steve who enjoys his work and explain things in detail. I’ll drink to that Steve. 🍺

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 ай бұрын

Right on

This is THE BEST video EVER for a B & S carb fix. I first saw this video three years ago after I bought a Craftsman lawn mower off of craigslist for $25--the ad said it "wouldn't start." I paid the $25 and followed Steve's carb cleaning video, and it started after the first pull. Fast forward three years, and this same mower started having RPM surging issues last week. I replaced the spark--no good, stilled surged. I again pulled up this video, followed the carb cleaning steps again, and no more surging. Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Right on buddy! You're Welcome...

What makes Steve so good as a small mechanic Professional is his ability to test, Diagnose, Re test and check it again. He learns each time he makes a repair. And then what makes steve so great is he's generous with his knowledge and he teaches others. Absolutely fabulous job steve!!!👍👍👍 And have a beer for me.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 ай бұрын

WOW! Thank You...

I must have cleaned the carburetor three or four times before finding this video. Drilling out the hole on the cartridge to a 20 thousandths of an inch finally fixed it. Thanks much!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

I just cleaned one of these Friday and was thrilled to get it running, now I need to get it back and drill the jet out so it will continue running. Love these videos, really helpful for do it yourselfers! Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

Great video once again! Yes thats right! do your own work! I started doing my own work 14yrs ago and saved myself a TON OF MONEY, TIME, FUSTRATIONS, WEAR AND TEAR on my car./ and that means I have more time to Drink Beer at the end of the day, Thank you STEVE

Watched about a half dozen other b&s carb cleaning how to videos and was having no success until I stumbled across yours. Great walkthrough (particularly for the jet and cartridge) and nice close camera shots. Got it started on first pull. Thanks for the great video!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@marloschmidtswitch

5 жыл бұрын

John Sladewski same exact thing here...

@killthekraken

4 жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Thanks, got mine started 1st pull after sitting in the garage for the last year or so. Home Depot wouldn't take their Yard Machine back. Carb cleaner was the answer.

@Lovinflyindrones2022

2 жыл бұрын

Well try the rest and then listen to the Best. Steve small engine saloon

Thank you so much. After watching your videos, my husband and I had our old mower running like new in just a few minutes. We almost threw it away. Thanks again. We are older and on a fixed income, every little bit helps!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Thank you Steve. I just fixed a mower for someone after watching a couple of your videos about these plastic carburetors. The one I was working on definitely had a "too small of a hole" problem. My thoughts are that it was just corrosion from the fuel she'd been using (ethanol); what I drained out was so cloudy you couldn't see the bottom of the tin can I drained it into. That water, over time closed up the hole in the jet. Also, at first, HATED the idea that Briggs had made a completely plastic carburetor. I've since changed my mind. It's simple and it works.

I watched this video the other day. I have no experience with mechanics. My push mower wouldn’t run this year. I took the carb off and cleaned it with carb cleaner. I didn’t have to drill out the main jet though. My mower starts and runs strong. Thanks so much for helping me! I appreciate you very much. 😁

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Great job!

@ceclay1

Ай бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon thanks! I was filling very accomplished. However, my crank top just broke. I don’t know how to order a replacement. 🙄

I just fixed my mower ALL BY MYSELF!! Just now! I'm still greasy. That thing cranking was the sweetest sound I ever heard! I can't thank you enough. I just love your channel and WILL BE sharing! Also, My brother's name is Steve. So I see your merch in his future!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

That's AWESOME! Great job Andria....

That man is a 'ginormous' talent. Respect due!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@nickolasvaughn265

3 жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon hey Steve I need you help I bought a new carbureoter for my mower cause I cleaned it and that didn't fix it so I bought a new one and it still won't run it is not getting fuel to the motor I don't know why ?🤔

I'd cleaned a few carbs, but, this last one was my first "plastic " one. Did not know how to start till I watched this. THANK YOU

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Right on John!

Thank you, thank you. Out of the box this mower would not start. Had guys look at it and couldn't figure it out. Stumbled onto your very easy to follow tutorial and even hunted down the drill bits locally. After doing the repair myself, this 65 year-old grandma started the mower on the first pull. Been starting ever sense!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

That is AWESOME Audrey! So happy to hear....

Thank you!! I kept saying something was clogged and after watching this video, I disassembled the carb and pulled the cartridge out. I tried to spray carb cleaner and the jet was clogged. I used a torch tip file to open the jet and sprayed carb cleaner through the cartridge and it blew through the jet!! Reassembled and she started right up!! Thanks again!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Great job!

Thank you Steve! I've got a Troy-Bilt with a Briggs engine and the plastic carburetor. For a while I got by by removing the carburetor and merely sloshing it around in a can of gasoline. Then the frequency and character of the problems increased. Most recently I got the oscillating engine speed. That's a nightmare. I ordered a micro drill set from Amazon because I wanted a next day solution. I also order the set with the HSS drills. That left me with a smallest drill size of .6 mm but I decided to go with that because I didn't want to fool around with stainless steel drills. I followed all of your instructions after very carefully enlarging the main jet to .6 mm. It started on the first pull and ran smoothly. I could have never imagined such a simple solution... but it worked! Thanks again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@bgochicoa

Жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon I didn't see the set of drills you recommended until after I ordered another one. Oh well. Your recommendation there was better, too.

Same problem!! Brand new mower, with clean new gas, third mowing and this jet is clogged! Cleaned it and it worked for one more time then No Start!!! I’m now drilling out this damn jet! And adding a small filter in the fuel line!! Thanks dude!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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Hey Steve, My son brought home a mower that wouldn’t start, I noticed that it had one of those Walbro plastic carburetors. The jet was clogged with what looked like corrosion so I drilled it out with a.04mm drill bit. Blew out the ports with carb cleaner. This mower runs like new. Thanks so much for your advice and tips. I watch your shoe often.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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At 3:39 note that the needle is mounted in a channel on the float. Very important when reassembling the unit. Some folks may just drop the needle in the cavity, causing the float to disengage.

I had the same issue with my customer.I finally had a carb I put on from a blown engine. I still have that carb I can fix now. Steve,your the best. Many Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

I took out the carb and cleaned it out and I brought my dead mower back to life. I also bought the drill bits you recommend below but they came in after the operation. The lawn mower has never run "right", so I think when I get a motivated I'm going to take the carb back out and try drilling that hole as you suggest. But it starts WAY easier than it used to just by doing this. Thanks for the video!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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Top job Steve- I appreciate your persistence and clarity - absolutely solved a very frustrating problem for me. Had to get the glasses out to deal with those pesky little drills but it was worth it. Started first pull on re-assembly and hasn't missed a beat. Cheers and have another cold beer - You deserve it!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Thanks so much Steve, My neighbor asked me last week if I knew anything about Briggs & Stratton engines. I told him I've had pretty good luck keeping the two Quantum Briggs motors going on the two mowers I have. My mowers are 20, and 25 years old, and they both came stock with the old 3.75 horse B&S engines. The older of the two was lent to another neighbor who was kind enough to bring it back, not only with a bent blade, but a bent crankshaft and of course the lower seal destroyed, rendering it unable to hold oil. :( Another neighbor of mine was a scrapper, so I asked him if he had any old Briggs motors around that might have a crank shaft for me. He said he had one, but it was a 6HP quantum that didn't run. I asked what he wanted for it, and he said since it was scrap, just my old motor if I could get this one running. The 6HP quantum had practically no compression, so I went to pull the head off, only to find that all 6 bolts were loose as a goose. I bought a new gasket, put it back together and it's been running solid for 10 years. The second, the 20 year old mower I bought new to keep at a second property. It had the same 3.75HP motor as my original, but came with a plastic carburetor, which was tank mounted, and looked like my moriginal, however, it never ran right from day one. It was subject to constant stalling, even when my grass was never an inch overdue for cutting. My scrapper neighbor had another Quantum 6HP laying on the ground beneath the bed of his truck, so I asked him what he wanted. Again, he said it didn't run, so he was fine with an exchange. That motor had a clogged jet, which is such an easy fix, since the jet is in the bowl retaining nut. That motor has been running solid for 5 years now. I told my neighbor, if it's a Quantum on his mower that I could probably fix it, so he brought it over yesterday. It wasn't a quantum. It was a brand new Craftsman that had a new style 6.75HP motor with the same plastic carburetor who went through in your video. He bought the mower new at the beginning of the season and was only able to use it to cut his lawn 3 times before it quit running. It would start right up with a shot of carb cleaner, then quit. I was hoping it was just a stuck float, however the bowl was full with clean fuel when I opened it up. The main jet was visible, and I couldn't see debris in it, so I figured it was time to search KZread... I couldn't see how the jet assembly was retained in the carburetor until I stumbled on to your video. Thanks. :) I popped it out, and it still looked clean, however, I couldn't see light through it while shining a bright light against the nylon on the revers side, nor could I blow air through it. I worked a sewing needle around in the hole for a bit, then I could see light shined against the nylon through the hole. I was able to blow air through, then get a shot of carb cleaner to pass through from the other brass inlet with the output port blocked. I put his mower back together, and of course it started on the first pull and sounded like a brand new mower. Hmm... maybe it runs like a brand new mower because IT IS A BRAND NEW MOWER!!! I don't get it Steve. Why are plastic carburetors such a problem? I have a reasonable understanding of metallurgy, and I could see if it were an issue of dissimilar metals, I.E. if the jet were alluminum, pressed into a steel body. But that is not the case. Why should the jets on these plastic carburetors be so easily blocked? Thanks again for the great video. Like I said, I couldn't tell for certain how the jet assembly was held in the bottom of the carburetor until you showed me. Steve P.S. Are you really the man of Stihl? :)

Hey Steve, thanks again for another great video! I'm working on one of these for a guy and I'll try your fix. Also, I have in the past used torch tip cleaning needles to clean out the jets in carburetors. Seem to work pretty well if you just need to rod the jet out.

Steve, thank you so much! My wife found a Craftsman mower for sale cheap, guy said it wouldn't stay running. I fired it up, it quit right away, but unit was in impeccable condition and engine sounded healthy when it ran. Tried cleaning carb, no luck. Then came across your video, followed what you said, now it runs like new! I was raised on the old metal Briggs carbs, this plastic one threw me for a loop...thanks again, Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

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Steve! Dave here from Edinburgh In Scotland. Just wanted to say thanks for your excellent diagnosis of the potential carb issue. This was exactly the case for me. Plastic carb and lawnmower would not run. Started pulsating then eventually died on me. You tutorial encouraged me not only to have a beer but also strip the carb to its Componenets and open up the needle valve diameter. Runs like a dream now! Well done.

Steve thanks so much for an awesome video. I’m by no means a small engine repair guy but followed all your instructions to clean the Briggs & Stratton 725 Exi carburetor on a pressure washer. It literally startled me when it started on the first pull. Unreal and fulfilling experience. Thank you sir!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Steve, thankx... this is truly the information only available from the seasoned journeyman mechanic’s personal experience with these machines. Your willingness to share this is invaluable to the novice tinkers like me. Buy yourself a beer and send me the bill.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

I was able to clean the cartridge no problem! Now I have to change the oil and the spark plug. I learnt something new today! Thanks again

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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Great tutorial - my lawnmower's carburetor got clogged from sitting over the winter. This tutorial was great at showing how to get out some of the parts you need to get out to clean your ports - namely the cartridge in the middle.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you so much for this! I have an almost new mower with a series 300 engine. It would run on idle, but as soon as there was any load, the engine stalled. I was able to strip and clean the carb with your advice and now it's running fine. Thanks again!

@immy528

4 жыл бұрын

This is the problem I am having. It starts up fine and runs for about 10 or 15 minutes then stalls. Bought it new from Walmart back in April. I live in Florida so I mow nearly every week in the summer and about twice a month in the winter.

1st time cleaning out any carb! Wow...your advise worked like a charm..didnt remove the float but still work perfectly! Added true fuel ethanol free fuel and it started right up!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Buddy...

Hi Steve...... throw away a carb?? No way! I'm right there with you. And thanks to THIS video, I fixed my Briggs 500E in less than five minutes. I've no idea WHAT is actually causing these brass jets to clog up, but the .020" drill bit I cleaned it out with SOLVED the problem. (I've also STOPPED using Ethanol-laced fuel in my yard equipment and use Ethanol-Free instead... figuring its the excessive varnish in the Ethanol that plugging the jet). THANKS AGAIN for your GREAT video Steve! :)

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@brianwheeler887

Жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon AFTER I sent this, I went deeper into your other video on the Stihl Motomix and the contents of the fuel mixtures. Then I felt kinda bad I wrote about the ethanol... evidently, THAT's not the problem. But running the ethanol-free fuel seems to be a little better anyway. That $28 a gallon for the GOOD stuff is too steep for me. I go thru a lot of fuel (big yard and lotta tools).... for a savings of >$23 a gallon, I'll clean out the jets every now and then.

I have cleaned a lot of carbs but never the plastic ones, I had a mower given to me and it runs badly, now I know what to look for thanks to you Steve! You're a big help. Thank you my friend!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

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I installed a shutoff in the fuel line and turn it off and run the engine until it runs out of gas when I'm done mowing. It actually runs for four or five minutes on what's in the bowl. Between that and using stabilized non-ethanol fuel I don't expect problems in the future, but if I do, I now know how to fix it. Thanks, Steve, very clear tutorial!

Thank you so much for this video. I followed your directions and my brand new- only- worked- one- time Husky mower worked PERFECTLY. I'm a 62 year old lady and I did this myself. So that means ANYBODY can do this per your direction. Thanks again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I love your common sense approach!! Repair, not replace. I have a lawnmower with one of those carbs. It just stopped dead yesterday and won’t restart, but will try with starter fluid. I figured it was water in the carb and checked out your video to see if I could drain the carb bowl with an allen wrench. From the glance of the inside of the bowl in this video, it looks like it’s designed to be drained with a quarter turn. If not, then you gave great info in this video to go further. I did small engine repair 23 years ago. But things change. And at my age now, I forget too. Good job Sir!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Man I’ve been having problems with my mower for weeks I’ve watched numerous videos cleaned the carb. Replaced plug filter and oil. As soon as I drilled out the jet it roared to life like it was brand new first pull. Thank you to the moon sir I’ve watched your videos in the past to fix my old stihl weed eater I don’t know why I didn’t come straight to your channel to begin with 🙏 I appreciate you sir

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@menolab346

5 ай бұрын

Steven videos are so helpful thanks bro, 👍✅💯

Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos like this. I was moments away from buying another mower. But cleaning and widening my jet resolved the issue. Manufacturers have tuned into the planned obsolescence idea quiet successfully. Your time and consideration is greatly appreciated. Cheers Capt. M. B. Miller

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Hey Steve, I must say this video was spot on. My Briggs & Stratton 550EX inexplicably would not start this spring. I watched your video and followed it step by step. It was a little daunting taking apart a small engine carburetor for the first time but you guided me through it. With fresh fuel and a clean carb, the Briggs fired up on the first pull. Thank you!! Your'e the man. Cheers!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

Had to take apart the plastic Briggs and Stratton carburetor on my power washer today. The main jet issue described in this video was my exact problem. Was able to get it cleaned out and the power washer started on the first pull. Thanks Steve! Super helpful video.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Thank you for posting this video, I consider myself semi expert in carburetor removal and cleaning now but more than that thanks for saving me about 125 dollars to have my lawnmover "repaired." Best video i've seen on the subject now for some cold ones! LOL

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Isaac...

Thank you!!! I watched a dozen other videos and disassembled and cleaned this carb. about 4 times. Watched your video and drilled out the jet. It started on the first crank.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Great job!

Excellent! I tried to fix two of these plastic carbs with just a small wire. Both started and both stalled out. I purchased the micro drill bits Steve recommended, used them and both lawnmowers run like clocks now. You were absolutely spot on Steve. Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Steve I have used your videos on 3 occassions and they were right on the money. Cleaned my B&S metal and plastic carbs and the mower and pressure washer started right up. Thanks so much for puting this info out there.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

I know I’m 3 years late to the party but I need to tell you thank you for this video. You saved me hundreds on a new mower. I was at my last straw. I cleaned my carb 3 times, the gas tank and fuel lines twice, new plug and air filter too! Could not get it to stay running. I mowed my entire lawn by spraying starter fluid at the intake the whole time! I never knew that little white jet housing could come out. Sure enough that “secondary” outlet was clogged. Sprayed it, used my pin vise to loosen the clog, sprayed it again and reinstalled. Now my mower starts on the first try (no ether) and runs like a champ! Thanks again, Sir!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Brady! You're Welcome...

I have been trying to fix my own mower for 3 weeks. Same deal....plastic carburetor had that tiny hole clogged. I didnt have any wire to clear it, but your twist tie idea was genius! Cleaned it and it fired up off the first pull! Thank you so much.....especially for the recommendation for the giant beer! Cheers!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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The tip about drilling the hole bigger worked perfectly. I bought a new carb and it was dead in two weeks. I drilled the hole bigger as you suggested and it started up on first tug and no longer has issues with clumps of wet grass.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on

Thank you so much for making this video! I have a 4 year old lawn mower with a Briggs & Stratton engine and this very same carburetor. It ran fine without any care for the first couple of years, but since then, the first run of the season, the engine runs for a few minutes and dies. The first time it happened, I checked for spark and for fuel flow. The spark plug looked pretty bad, so I decided to replace it. It still didn't work after that, so I hauled it off to my local hardware store, where they fix small engines. It worked fine for the rest of the season, probably about 8 times around the lawn. (I have a typical Chicago yard, i.e., not very large, maybe 2000 square feet of lawn to mow. Last week, first run of this season, right on cue, it ran for about 5 minutes and died. I decided that if this is going to be such a frequent occurrence, then I'd better learn how to fix it myself, just as I do all my own bicycle maintenance and most repair. I looked up a number of videos, including this one, then got the carb cleaner and micro drill kit and did the fix you show in this video. Sure enough, my mower started right up, and I was able to start mowing the lawn. But after about 5 minutes, the engine started to surge and ebb, and after a few more minutes, it died again. IUnlike before I cleaned the carb and reamed the main jet, now it starts right up after it dies, and I got about 10 minutes of runtime before it died again. I could still restart it, but after this point, it wouldn't run very long before it died again. After a few more cycles like this, it would start right up and run for a few seconds, but then dies again. I got the impression that the problem might be heat-related, but when I checked the choke, it was wide open, as I expected it to be. What else should I be looking at?

Thank you Steve. I had 2 Toro B110 lawnmowers (from Lowes) sitting outside for the last two years. Circa 2018, 2019. Both worked for about 2 months each and then refused to start. I used your repair method on both and now both running very well. Two pulls to start them. Indeed, it was that interior jet that was the issue. I used the twist tie and several squirts of carb cleaner. Now... I need to watch your string trimmer videos and repair the 3 I have that are inoperable. Toasting your health with an Obsidian Stout. Cheers my friend...

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Dan! Thank You...

@notahoarderorcollector.dep8819

Жыл бұрын

Did you fix all 3?!

I messed around with starting fluid and gas additives for a couple hours on the B&S engine on my power washer, then hit KZread for the solution and this video absolutely nailed it. I pulled the carb apart and blasted some high pressure air through the cartridge. That cleared all the small jets and ports inside the cartridge, I put everything back together and it started on the first pull. Thanks for the how-to and quick fix. Much appreciated!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@kenalpha3

2 жыл бұрын

"I messed around with starting fluid and gas additives." That's what I did weeks ago when I noticed mine struggling. Then the next week it wouldn't start. This vid and the prior - fixed it. I'm wondering if the gas additive removed debris but then it got stuck in the tiny cartridge holes. Factory flaw, but glad for this vid to become aware.

Great video! managed to fix lawnmower quickly and always love to learn a new skill. great attitude to repairing and not replacing parts unnecessarily, we need more of this! cheers!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Exactly what I needed! I took apart many of the old school carbs and fixed many hand me down yard tools. I spent hours troubleshooting a push mower I got and I didn’t see that cartridge the first time I took it apart. Thank you for the video.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Steve, This is the type of carburetor I have on a two year mower. I was able to clean it following your directions with carburetor cleaner and get the lawnmower running again on the first pull. Thank you! You may want to mention please wear safety goggles and gloves when using carburetor cleaner. Also, I had to review the video to make sure that I put the plastic cartridge back in the correct direction. The screws holding the air cleaner cover were interesting to line up again. Two different sizes slightly different, and another size for the plastic "bowl" cover.

@trs80model14

Жыл бұрын

The different sizes are indeed a pain! I am a 1/4 inch drive socket set aficianado so it wasn't a problem for me, but ... why did they use two different sizes?

Steve, THANK YOU!! I’ve taken this carb apart 3 times! This is what I needed!! You are the man!! Great channel!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

@harper626

3 жыл бұрын

Best way to fix carb problem is to replace with new carb from ebay (10 bucks or 17 at walmart).

@Rawhide123098

3 жыл бұрын

@@harper626 I think that defeats the purpose of Steve showing us that the main jet was poorly designed to start with, hence why he enlarged it. Wouldnt want to buy a new one every time you mow :)

Steve, a simple observation: I use small engines A LOT when mining in Alaska. THE worst source for water and "stuff" that clogs jets is the gas can. "Stuff" just appears in them and no one notices until the jets get jammed shut. A good, micro screen filtering funnel helps A LOT on water and junk. You checked out Mr. Funnel products a while ago and I use them 100% of the time because "Time is Money", especially WAY back in the Pucker Brush. Another "trick" from long ago is to KEEP the fuel tanks full when storing for a short time. The water that gets into the fuel (especially Gasahol in the lower 48) comes from the outside venting / air exchange of the fuel tanks. With a lot of air in the tank there is a lot of expansion / contraction of that air and the water vapor is drawn in with that exchange air. A full tank at the end of the day or before short storage means very little air exchange and almost no condensation water. Long term storage means draining the tank, running the engine until it stops and then final draining of the tiny bit of fuel in the carb bowl. Open Ended, Really, Really long term storage means a little 2 stroke oil in the cylinder to help with rust and at a later start-up. I just stumbled on my first Briggs plastic carb yesterday. All I Can Say is they sure are strange. Thank You, for helping, Steve. P.S. - No Gasahol in Alaska - it freezes in the winter. 😵‍💫 - Joe -

Thanks a lot Steve. I'm from Papua New Guinea in the Pacific andi have to say your videos and tutorials are a blessing to third-world countries such as mine. We do not have the luxury of a wide variety of tools sold in our shops but your videos have given us so much information and knowledge. God bless you man. You're the BEST! 🙏❤️

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Competent and consice. The man knows his craft.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

Am so glad I stumbled upon your channel.....I used your video to fix a lawnmower that was given to me! It's not often you find a businessman with your integrity! Keep up the great work! Hope you and your family stay safe and healthy

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Had the same issues you described, Steve. After finding your videos here and followed your instructions. The problem I had was that was unable to get the gas line off which kept me from getting the carburetor completely off. It did come off enough for me to get the bottom exposed and apart. Once apart, followed exactly what you explained. Put it back together and on the second pull, it fired up. note; my needle was plastic with a metal point that comes off very easy. Thanks for the help

Thank you so much Steve. I have a pressure washer I used once with the same carb, 2nd time I used it, it wouldn’t start. Great video explaining the exact problem, I ended up using a needle to open up the hole again, and carb cleaner sprayed right through. Thank you for saving me a bunch of time and money having to buy a new carb.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

I did this on a lawn mower that wouldn't start. Now it runs very well, and my wife couldn't be happier. Thanks, Steve, for keeping our love life alive!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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Sweet! Drilling the main jet out with 0.5mm bit worked for me. Thanks for instructional video on this!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Look at that... 2 years later and this video helped me fix my plastic carburetor on my power washer! Thank you for your amazingly detailed and educational video. Cheers from Canada!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Best fix it video I have seen in along time. Sitting here thinking I need to clean carburetor as lawn mower won't start. Only 3 years old. Makes perfect sense. Cheap shit, I would normally say, not made to last, but in this instance, not made to start. Thanks.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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Holy cow, thanks Steve! Exceptional walk through and great explanation. I have been so frustrated trying to figure out how to work on/repair this carb that has been giving me issues. You helped me so much!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thanks Steve... and cheers!! Pulled the carburetor and cleaned it following your instructions. Started on the first pull. Great videos!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Hey Steve I can relate ‘‘em bare assed after third time with that woman’s mower. Just watched your two videos best way to fix Briggs carb problem and best way to clean a plastic Briggs carb. Could hardly wait till morning to pull carb off of my 5 yr old toro 7.25 b&s. Pulled new carb off for the 4th or 5th time (getting really good at it) I was sure this time was going to be the cure. My bread wire tie measured .016 and was loose in the jet, so I figured it had to be at least .20, which is what you opened yours up to. Put all back together hoping to start on 1st pull, or at least by the 3rd. No go, but here is the thing, choke is completely closed and if I even give it a whiff of starting fluid not a squirt by the closed choke, it starts with almost half a pull. Runs great no misses until I shut it off. Will even start back up. Which tells me it is still not getting fuel??? Still ‘‘em bare assed Bill

Steve, a couple of months ago, I cleaned my B&S 300 series carburetor and used the bread tie wire like you demonstrated. My mower cranked on the first pull, and it won't die -- even when I'm tired and wishing that it would! Thank you for your assistance.

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4 жыл бұрын

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Hey mate greeting from Australia. I was pulling my hair out trying to get our mower with this carby running properly. I tried every internet search. Man I am so glad I found this video. Whilst I couldn't open up the jet size as the smallest bit I have is 1.0mm, I did at least put a small bit of steel through i.e. the wire tie as shown. Now she is back and running. Thanks a million!!!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

Right on Mate...

Thanks for another great video Steve, I honestly wouldn't have been able to diagnose and fix my equipment without you and many other youtubers sharing yalls experience. You are awesome brother cheers! 🍻

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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My mower was dying after getting hot, running about half way through my lawn, sometimes much less in the heat. I thought it was the choke initially, but watched your vid, cleaned the carb out and checked the linkage clearance but was still having the same problem. I ordered the bits you recommended and drilled my carbs jet out, cleaned again, replaced the old gas and managed to mow the whole back yard. It might have been my gas, despite running non-ethanol and using fuel additives I couldn't recall the last time I filled my can so I probably should have started there. This was a very informative video, I learned some more about my 7 year old mower which now runs great again and I saved a few bucks in the process. Thanks a ton!

I have a Newer 2019 Craftsman 2800 PSI pressure washer that worked last month and tried to start it this month with no luck. Took a look at this video and I am happy to say you took what appeared to be a more difficult task and made it to where I was able to get this thing working in less than an hour. I really appreciate the videos and saving me some money. Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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I just had my first experience with a plastic carb this weekend. My mother bought a craftsman power washer with a b&s engine last winter. She used it about three times then put it away with fuel still in it and couldn't get it to start when she tried to use it again months later. I pulled the carb, cleaned it with carb spray, washed it out with soapy water so it wouldn't melt (don't know if it would but why take chances), then blew out all the jets and passages with a compressor. After that it fired right up. I didn't bother with drilling out the jet but I made sure she understood the importance of not storing it with fuel still in it. Then she made power wash her house lol. I have admit, the carb was very easy to clean but I still don't like plastic. I really enjoy your channel, keep up the good work and have a cold one on me.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Buddy! Thank You...

Thank you, Steve. That's the exact carburetor, and problem I ran into today! Many thanks for showing us how to do that!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@nicolelacey9275

2 жыл бұрын

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Steve, you are the man! I'd been chasing the non-starting of my Briggs 7.5hp mower for at least a week when I came across your KZread videos. Even though the one arm was rubbing against the carburetor frame, I knew it wasn't the root cause of the problem, (I've used the mower previous seasons w/o issues) but I "gapped" it anyway. Thanks to your suggestion about the jet/port being undersized, using a microdrill bit from Harbor Freight, I enlarged the jet/port with the next larger diameter bit. After some carburetor cleaner sprayed throughout, I reassembled everything and this time, the engine started. Yes, it sputtered a bit but shortly found its voice and the lawn cutting commenced! Thanks again!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Your a rockstar!! My Husqvarna 3100 power washer that uses the Briggs plastic carb wouldn't start. Cleaned the carb per your directions and it started 1st pull! Thanks for the great video.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

Great job!

Hey stevens, this one really helped me. I've had that damn carb off 3 times, cleaning it. Put it back on, it would run for 10,15 minutes, then stop. I was loosing it! Then I watched you man.. drilled that little shit out to 20 thou, wa,la, runs like the wind. Your awesome my man! I thank you, your saving the little guy a few bucks. I appreciate your help and your time. Thank you, God bless..

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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@HobbyOrganist

4 жыл бұрын

The fuel line should have an in-line filter because its inevitable that debris will get in the fuel, I seem to remember putting one in last time I had to clean the stupid carb out.

@iRepairElectronics

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Micheal has some slightly dirty fuel, defiantly a design flaw in these new carbs. Stevens is the MAN. this make me wanna start doing small engine repair. must be tone of these new carbs out there.

Absolutely great tutorial,.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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Thanks mate. I have this mower my neighbour through out and I just drilled out the main jet and away it went. Can’t wait for him to see me mowing my lawn with his old mower priceless.

2020 CRAFTSMAN 2800-PSI 2.3-GPM Cold Water Gas Pressure Washer with Briggs & Stratton. New purchase $289, worked perfect. 2021 Summer. Won't start. Paid local repair man $40. Was told to use non-ethanol gas to prevent carb issues. Worked perfect. 2022 Summer. Won't start. Pissed off and tried to sell on Clist for $100 and no takers. 2023 Summer. Cleaned carb jet w/cleaner and 14K gold acid. Works perfect. Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to solve this issue. Can't wait for next carb clog.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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Thank you so much for your detailed tutorial. My 2 year old Lawn Mower would start but not stay running. After following your directions its running again. I found and removed the deposits on the "jet" opening of the cartridge and the "needle" under the float. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

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4 жыл бұрын

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Yep, totally nailed it. This fix can be done in 30 minutes. Thanks, Steve! Cheers!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

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After watching the video I got my Toro going again. I did not drill it out yet but did thoroughly clean the carb. First sprayed cleaner through all the jets and passages, and did it again with an air nozzle. Put everything back together and it started up and ran fine. Have to cut my grass and will see if it stays running. If not will look into the drill fix. Everything looked clear and open. My mower is almost 4 years old and it was running up to this point. I did have some warning this was coming when I started using the mower this year. It finally got to the point to where the motor would not stay running and was hard to start. Thanks for the video and all the information. It was definitely helpful.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Right on

@Randy1743

11 ай бұрын

I found my old comment! I just went through my carb again for the second time in three years. I was initially having engine surge and the last time I used it experienced backfiring at shutdowns. Cleaned it out and that seemed to fix everything. I have a 7 year old Toro mower. If it holds up for another 3 years it might be time for a new one.

Steve, Thank you so much for this video. My Mower is only 2 years old and has given me this problem twice. Once only a few months after I paid $75 to have it fixed the first time. Definitely trying this. New Carb wont solve the problem if the jet is same

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Thank You!! I have one of these carbs and it’s been driving me nuts. Never would have figured this out for myself so really appreciate the video.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Good info. First time seeing this channel and I definitely subscribed. I cleaned my Briggs lawnmower engine almost two years ago like you showed and it’s doing the sputtering again. So this time I will pay more attention to carving out the actual jet this time. Thanks Steve!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Thanks for this guide. Helped me save on a repair. I actually didn't have to clean much. It was the main jet cartridge clogged. A few good shots of carb cleaner and it was cleared and it's running great now.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Thank you for sharing. I'm gonna get those tools you used and recommend so I can fix my little lawn mower. My grass is past my knees so I have to fix it. Thank you again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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I failed to add stabilizer to my fuel over the winter. Sure enough the carb got gummed up. Tried soaking the carb in carb cleaner, nothing. Followed the jet cleaning steps as demonstrated on the video and it started on the second pull. Excellent guide on the Briggs carb.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

5 жыл бұрын

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Your video was spot on!! You are very clear in your instructions and the accompanying video was very helpful. I had no problem whatsoever with disassembly or reassembly. Mower again runs like a sewing machine. Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Steve, thank-you so much for posting this video. You showed me exactly how to fix my problem and once reassembled, my pressure washer started on the first pull! I ordered the micro drill bits, so the next time it clogs (which it inevitably will), I will have the necessary tool to drill the spray nozzle bigger. Thanks again!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Excellent video, I fix my Lawn mower in minutes. After your tutorial all look easy. Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Thank you Steve for sharing your knowledge, I followed your instructions and was able to start the lawnmower in less that a full pull . From Dallas TX

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Mower hasn't run for 2 yrs. Thought we had it fixed last year. Tried to start this year, wouldn't start. Watched the video, got the micro drill bits, proceeded to fix the issue. Worked like a charm!!! Thanks, Steve!👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Жыл бұрын

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I am very grateful to you. I have sent my plastic carbonated lawnmower twice to the shop. Came back with the same problem. Thanks again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

4 жыл бұрын

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Just had this exact problem. Smallest jet ever 😝 Thanks Steve, you’re one of the best!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

3 жыл бұрын

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