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This channel is dedicated to sharing the repairs I do on discarded & neglected outdoor power equipment in hopes of helping and inspiring others to fix and not throw away.
Video posting schedule may vary and/or be inconsistent based on project equipment and time availability.
Please note that I do this as a hobby and I'm not a trained professional. The information shown in these videos is not intended to be used as formal instruction and/or a "How-To". Use all necessary safety precautions when attempting any repairs yourself.
Video posting schedule may vary and/or be inconsistent based on project equipment and time availability.
Please note that I do this as a hobby and I'm not a trained professional. The information shown in these videos is not intended to be used as formal instruction and/or a "How-To". Use all necessary safety precautions when attempting any repairs yourself.
Fixing a Free Curb Alert Craftsman (by MTD) 21" Push Mower - Briggs & Stratton Silver Series 140cc
I picked this 2012 Craftsman 21" push mower (model 247.37000) with a 140cc Briggs & Stratton off the curb, let's see why they tossed it.
Air Filter -- Briggs p/n 799579, Oregon p/n 80-183 (Pre-Oiled), Stens p/n 102-573
Handle Wing Knob -- p/n 720-04123A
Handle Square Nut -- p/n 712-04222 (standard hardware store 1/4-20 square nut works too)
Craftsman 247.37000, built 2012, Briggs & Stratton 09P702-0008-F1, check gas, check oil, test start, secure control cable, lubricate control cable, check air filter, check blade, remove blade, sharpen blade, install blade, remove air filter, install new air filter, oil air filter, pre-oiled air filter, change oil, clean mower, test mow
#smallengine #smallenginerepair #troubleshooting #craftsman #pushmower
Air Filter -- Briggs p/n 799579, Oregon p/n 80-183 (Pre-Oiled), Stens p/n 102-573
Handle Wing Knob -- p/n 720-04123A
Handle Square Nut -- p/n 712-04222 (standard hardware store 1/4-20 square nut works too)
Craftsman 247.37000, built 2012, Briggs & Stratton 09P702-0008-F1, check gas, check oil, test start, secure control cable, lubricate control cable, check air filter, check blade, remove blade, sharpen blade, install blade, remove air filter, install new air filter, oil air filter, pre-oiled air filter, change oil, clean mower, test mow
#smallengine #smallenginerepair #troubleshooting #craftsman #pushmower
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Fixing a 1994 McCulloch Super Airstream III Gas Leaf Blower
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This McCulloch Super Airstream III Gas Blower (12-400043C-03) was given to me in a trio of blowers fresh out of storage, let's see if I can get it going again. Carburetor Rebuild Kit p/n RB-10 Carburetor Gasket/Diaphragm Kit p/n GND-32 Exhaust Stud p/n 222481 (M5x79) Exhaust Nut p/n 222247 (M5) McCulloch 12-400048C-03, Zama C1S-M12, compression test, remove carburetor, disassemble carburetor, g...
Is This Free Trash Day Push Mower Any Good? - PowerSmart 21" DB2194PR w/ RATO 170cc Engine
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I grabbed this PowerSmart 21" push mower (model DB2194PR) with a RATO 170cc engine from the curb on trash day. Let's see if it's any good RV170MS00GB-AMR302, powersmart, powersmartusa, amerisuninc, RATO RV170-S, trashed mower, trash day mower, curb find, free mower, 21" pushmower, 170cc, check air filter, check oil, test run, engine noise #troubleshooting #smallengine
Pulled from Storage - Fixing a WeedEater Featherlite FL1500LE Leaf Blower
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I was given this WeedEater Featherlite FL1500LE (SKU 952711486) to see if I could get it running again, and the fix was not as easy as I thought. Carburetor Rebuild Kit p/n RB47 Carburetor Gasket/Diaphragm Kit p/n GND-18 Carburetor Metering Lever Height Gage p/n Zama ZT1 Piston Ring Weedeater/Poulan p/n 530055120 Spark Plug Champion RCJ6Y weedeater, poulan, fl1500le, featherlite, 150mph, leaf b...
Fixing a Free Yard Machines (by MTD) 20” Push Mower - Briggs & Stratton 300 Series 148cc
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I got this little 20" Yard Machines (by MTD) Push Mower (Model 11A-020B000) with a 300 Series 148cc Briggs and Stratton from marketplace for free. Let's get it running. Air Filter Briggs #698369 / Stens #100-632 Gasket & Diaphragm Kit Briggs #795083 / Stens #520-175 Grommet Briggs #692189 Briggs and Stratton 09S502-0520-B1, briggs 300 series, briggs classic, briggs sprint, briggs quattro, Brigg...
Carburetor Removal, Cleaning, & Install | Honda GCV160 - Husqvarna HU 700F
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I show the process for removing, cleaning, and re-installing the carburetor on a Honda GCV160 engine with the auto choke lever. This one is on a Husqvarna HU 700F mower, but this engine is used on all types of other equipment where this video would be applicable. remove air cleaner, remove intake cover, governor spring, governor linkage, remove carburetor, disassemble carburetor, clean carburet...
Weak/Broken Starter Recoil Removal, Fix, & Install | Honda GCV160 - Husqvarna HU 700F
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Fixing a recoil that's weak and slow to return/retract the starter rope on this Honda GCV160 (on a Husqvarna HU 700F 961450006-01), but would apply to many different brands of machines. Recoil style is the same used on Honda GCV190 engines as well. recoil repair, remove starter recoil, remove starter rope, clean and inspect recoil, clean rusted recoil spring, lubricate recoil, install starter r...
Fixing an Overly-Hydrated 20” Yard Machines Push Mower - 300E Series 125cc Briggs & Stratton
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This little 20" Yard Machines Push Mower (Model 11A-02BT729) with a 300E Series 125cc Briggs and Stratton will not start. Let's fix it. Briggs plastic carburetor, mower doesn't / won't start, carburetor removal, carburetor cleaning, carburetor install, inspect air filter, water in carburetor, water in fuel tank, drain water from fuel tank, check oil, sharpen blade, scrape out deck, oil and inst...
Servicing a Rough Murray Select 22" Push Mower - 4.0 HP Briggs & Stratton
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This video did not go the way I expected right off the bat (in a good way) with this Murray Select 22" push mower with a 4.0 HP Briggs and Stratton Classic/Quattro air filter inspection, blade sharpening, height of cut adjusters, oil change, cleaning, scrape out deck, test mowing #smallengine #smallenginerepair #repair #maintenance #murray #briggsandstratton #classic #quattro
Fixing a $10 String Trimmer That Doesn’t Start - WeedEater Featherlite XT260 25cc
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 4 měsíci
I picked up this WeedEater Featherlite XT260 (952711795) string trimmer for $10 to fix and flip. Let’s see if I can get it running again. carb removal, carb cleaning, fuel line replacement, new fuel lines, new fuel filter, line spool, replace head line, respool head, carb adjustment, testing #smallengine #smallenginerepair #repair #troubleshooting #weedeater #weedwacker #stringtrimmer #2stroke
Dry Bar and Chain? Fixing the Auto Oiler on a McCulloch Electramac EM250 Electric Chainsaw
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I wasn't going to make a video on this McCulloch Electramac EM250 (Model 250-14) electric chainsaw until I found out the oiler wasn't working. Let's open it up and see why bar removal, bar inspection, oiler troubleshooting, oiler line replacement, fix bar and chain oiler, test cutting #repair #troubleshooting #electricchainsaw #mcculloch
How Far Would You Go to Fix a $20 Mower? Fixing a Snapper SPV21675 - 190cc Briggs & Stratton
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 4 měsíci
I picked up this tenant-abandoned Snapper SPV21675 (7800179) 6.75GT Self Propelled Pushmower (with a Briggs and Stratton Quantum 190cc engine) on marketplace for $20 and deal with fixing problem after problem that pops up. Make Your Own DIY Rear Grass Flap: czcams.com/video/Xs8ITSHhedA/video.html carburetor cleaning, air filter inspection, carb auto choke, fuel line, sheared flywheel key, handl...
Can’t Be Started Without a Drill? Fixing a Craftsman 27cc Trimmer | $20 Equipment Lot Ep.05
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On the fifth installment of the $20 Equipment Lot, I fix the 27cc Craftsman String Trimmer 316.711170. This one needed a few more parts than normal right out of the gate. The $20 Equipment Lot Playlist - czcams.com/video/1mOIjxgCKcQ/video.html replace starter recoil, carb inspection, replace fuel lines, replace fuel filter, clean fuel tank, adjust carburetor, rebuild bump feed head #smallengine...
Carburetor Removal, Cleaning, & Install | Briggs & Stratton 775EX Series - Husqvarna HU775H
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I show the process for removing, cleaning, and re-installing the carburetor on a Briggs and Stratton 775EX Series engine. This one is on a Husqvarna HU775H, but could possibly be used on multiple different brands as I've seen Craftsman and Troy-Bilt use these engines labeled as "Professional Series". remove air cleaner, governor spring, governor linkage, remove carburetor, disassemble carbureto...
Spring Tune-Up on a LawnBoy AWD Mower with a Kohler 149cc Engine & Diagnosing an Auto Choke Issue
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I take a look at this LawnBoy AWD 21" self propelled push mower with a Kohler XTX650 , get it ready for the spring, and diagnose a startup issue. I also touch on adjusting the self-propel so all wheels are working correctly. carb cleaning, blade sharpening, scrape deck, adjust self-propel, diagnose auto choke #smallengine #smallenginerepair #repair #diagnostics #troubleshooting #lawnboy #pushmower
Easy Tune-Up on a Homelite Vac Attack II Leaf Blower
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Easy Tune-Up on a Homelite Vac Attack II Leaf Blower
Make Your Own DIY Rear Grass Flap Deflector for a Push Mower - Cheap & Easy - $5 and 15 Minutes
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Make Your Own DIY Rear Grass Flap Deflector for a Push Mower - Cheap & Easy - $5 and 15 Minutes
This Honda HRX217 Was Torn Apart And Given Away For Free - Parts Machine Or Can It Be Saved?
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This Honda HRX217 Was Torn Apart And Given Away For Free - Parts Machine Or Can It Be Saved?
Fixing a McCulloch MT725 (by MTD) 31cc String Trimmer - $20 Equipment Lot Ep.04
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Fixing a McCulloch MT725 (by MTD) 31cc String Trimmer - $20 Equipment Lot Ep.04
Reviving (Sort of) a Vintage 1970s Homelite XL Automatic Oiling Chainsaw
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Reviving (Sort of) a Vintage 1970s Homelite XL Automatic Oiling Chainsaw
Fixing a Free Homelite Curb Find Trimmer using a Parts Machine - $20 Equipment Lot Ep.03
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Fixing a Free Homelite Curb Find Trimmer using a Parts Machine - $20 Equipment Lot Ep.03
Cheap ECHO CS-440 Chainsaw With Running Issues - Questionable Fuel Mix Color
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Cheap ECHO CS-440 Chainsaw With Running Issues - Questionable Fuel Mix Color
This Homelite XL Chainsaw Makes Curved Cuts - Let's Fix It
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This Homelite XL Chainsaw Makes Curved Cuts - Let's Fix It
Fixing a Craftsman MTD 25cc Trimmer Using Parts From Two Dead Units - $20 Equipment Lot Ep.02
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Fixing a Craftsman MTD 25cc Trimmer Using Parts From Two Dead Units - $20 Equipment Lot Ep.02
Unconventional Carburetor Fix on a Troy-Bilt Trimmer/Brush Cutter + Routing New Fuel Lines
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Unconventional Carburetor Fix on a Troy-Bilt Trimmer/Brush Cutter Routing New Fuel Lines
Full Service on a Craftsman Poulan Leaf Blower Vacuum - $20 Equipment Lot Ep.01
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Full Service on a Craftsman Poulan Leaf Blower Vacuum - $20 Equipment Lot Ep.01
Reviving an 80s/90s McCulloch Gas Powered Leaf Blower
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Reviving an 80s/90s McCulloch Gas Powered Leaf Blower
Replacing the Fuel Lines and Purge Bulb without Removing the Carburetor - MTD Bolens BL110
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Replacing the Fuel Lines and Purge Bulb without Removing the Carburetor - MTD Bolens BL110
Fixing a Husqvarna 125B Leaf Blower with a Misleading Issue
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Fixing a Husqvarna 125B Leaf Blower with a Misleading Issue
Checking the Basics on “New-to-You” Used Equipment - 2003 Craftsman Yard Vacuum
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Checking the Basics on “New-to-You” Used Equipment - 2003 Craftsman Yard Vacuum
Volume to low, sorry I can’t watch it 😂
Nice find and a great video! I love finding mowers like this and bringing them back to life, it’s very satisfying. Amazing that it didn’t also have a bent shaft, half a tank full of water or an entire quart of oil in the crankcase, but at least it had the obligatory upside-down blade!
I'm surprised you didn't bother with changing the crankshaft oil seal. You can clearly see it's leaking... When your engine only holds 5/8ths of a quart any oil leak is seious.
I notice now that a lot of these "new" ohv mowers that everyone immediately flocked to to replace their old flatheads are now all junk after 2-4 years. It's designed to get everyone to go with electric powered bullshit. Personally I think the flatheads are just fine. Not getting rid of mine and looking for others. They work great and last 30yrs+.
Nice video. I dumpster saved a mower like this about a month ago. Strange thing is that the blade on it was on upside down too, it looked like it was on like that for its entire life. The other strange things were that the control cable was on the opposite side, the bail was hung underneath the handle and the pull start was not fastened to the handle. Not sure what the previous owner was doing/thinking. It runs great.
Good video. Whenever I get mowers like this I add a little Berryman's Chem tool to the tank to clean out the carb.
I bought a self- propelled version of this same model last week from Amazon. The first time that I used it it the belt guard (under the engine) broke off. The guard is made of light plastic rather than metal. I've been going back and worth with powersmart about returning it but no answer yet. Can I say anything positive about the mower? Yes. I like the candy red color.
These were neat blowers. I’m surprised it’s 30 years old and it’s still working. Mcculloch airstream blowers are definitely the thing of the past nowadays. I have a super airstream 4 except it’s a blower vac. I’m surprised it’s still showing life too and good compression and spark and it still ran after all these years. Is that ethanol on 8:45?
New push mowers are $300 plus at the big box stores, ridiculous. Definitely worth fixing up a decent used lawn mower. I find them on Craigslist free stuff in my area.
I got one to good fix man mine has a primer bulb😢 carb
Thanks! This is actually the first carb without a primer I’ve seen outside of being on a chainsaw. I’ve seen a majority of the bulb carbs on blowers and trimmers so far
Is it normal for these chainsaw to “drip” or leak bar oil when they’re running
If the chainsaw has an automatic oiling system like this one (driven off the engine), then it will constantly pump oil to the bar if the saw is running
@@BackyardRepairs ok thank you for that information
Excellent video as well.
Thanks!
Very informative.
I would just sell it for $20
Hi, I've got the same mower. Went through and cleaned the carb. Replaced the two gaskets at the top and bottom of the bowl. Now leaking gas which seems to be coming out from the venturi area. Any idea what could be the issue? Thanks in advance.
Hey, leaking from the Venturi sounds like the needle/float is stuck in the open position and letting the carb flood over. I’d prob take the carb back off to make sure debris isn’t keeping it open, but a quicker check would be to remove the bowl with the carb still installed and manually move the float up and down to make sure it’s stopping fuel flow when in the up position.
Thank you for the quick response. I appreciate it! I will try your suggestions
Where did u find the sproket, I can't get it...
I sourced that one through eBay, looks to still be available there
You have the patience of a saint! My 125B has a similar problem. My solution: buy an electric blower!
Funny enough, I started with an electric blower and was getting annoyed with having to stop and wait for battery charges so I switched to gas
I want to see i you "CAN" get it running!
Thank you Sir! Excellent job with the explanation My point of interest was the exact gasket / block orientation; also noted that your choke deactivation was markedly slower than mine. I did like and subscribe. Best wishes.
thanks, glad it helped!
For the Husqvarna HU700F, the recoil rope typically has a small clamp-on stop (similar to a split sinker) leaving about 30” of rope that does not recoil. The reason being, the rope attaches to the mower’s handle, allowing you to crank while the blade brake lever is engaged. I realize it’s difficult to show while the handle is not attached, but wanted to point out that your hard stop is missing.
thanks! not surprised it's missing considering it's overall condition
@@BackyardRepairs No problem. I have one purchased in 2005-ish. Replaced the front wheel drive belt this week and just some clean-up maintenance. It still cranks on the first or second pull. That Honda engine is like a sewing machine! I used it exclusively for 12 years on a smaller property. It’s rarely used now but it’s a keeper!
Nice details on the 775ex. I usually just put on a new carb from e bay. You can get a new carb, gaskets, hose, clamps and filter with a pre-filter in a complete kit for less than twenty bucks. 👍
thanks! and good tip!
My mom bought one of these new in 2020. It ran fairly loud right from new. It had rwd self propel, but her boyfriend and I didnt like using it, so it sat for two years. I finally got it running again this season and during the first cut with it the thing chucked the self propel belt and wrapped it around the blade. I had a very difficult time finding a new belt for it so I could sell it. I finally found a craftsman belt that fit and used that. We listed it and sold it after a few weeks, which early in the season is forever. My mom paid around $170 for it new in 2020, I guess that kind of explains a lot. There was nothing positive about the experience.
170$ makes more sense for what it is, but I was surprised the latest similar model was 399$ (non sale price) when I looked it up. I guess they decided to go up in price along with the rest of the mower brands
PowerMore, PowerSmart, and Pulsar = 3 mower types I avoid like the plague. They are throw away mowers and have no support/parts. I have never seen one that the handle isn't wonky due to the way they are made. Not So CHEAP Garbage
I avoid those brands also. I dont enjoy working on them and I dont think most of them are worth my time to save.
This was the first PowerSmart for me and I've never seen a Pulsar. I've seen only one PowerMore engine on a 20" MTD but assumed with it being MTD, they'd require a certain level of parts support.. maybe that's not the case lol.
I've gotten 2 of these from the scrapyard so far, the first one looked brand new but had a bad camshaft, luckily I got one used on ebay for $11, the second one just needed a carb clean. Both of them had broken handle bolts, and I've seen other youtube videos, that is a very common issue
Maybe we'll see enough of these blown up and parted out on eBay to create the parts support the company needs
Well, I can’t really offer any positive comments but these were definitely built to a very low price point and not meant to last. BTW, they actually made one with the same basic deck only with a horizontal engine and a gearbox to change direction to vertical rotary action. I see them for free or for a few bucks on FBM fairly often, they blow apart pretty quickly.
I've seen a few youtube reviews on the horizontal shaft version and it doesn't seem much different quality wise. Does have the "interesting" factor though
I flip mowers as a hobby. Its amazing how people don't take care if their equipment. It should be illegal for some people to own power equipment. What a shame at the cost of mowers today...😠
I hear ya.. I've seen too many simple fixes on curb finds in my area to realize people are more willing to spend another 300$ on a mower every 5 years than take the time to replace a 5$ air filter or change the oil. Caveat is there are also people that just don't know how (or are able) to do maintenance so it's always a surprise on what you find out there.
Put it back on the curb
Couldnt agree more
@@RexenPrime I see them on the side of the road and keep driving.
I laughed when I saw this comment because it's exactly what I was thinking when I sighed after pulling the magnet out of the crankcase lol.
Oh no, there isn't much you can do with that machine.. I've never seen that brand here in the UK..
It looks like this brand has headquarters in the US, but is just an online fulfillment type that ships to contiguous US only. Out of curiosity, what brand has the cheapest mower in your area?
@@BackyardRepairs Hiya, I think Lidl have the cheapest mowers around. They are usually branded Florabest, Parkside or Powerfix.. They are sold with a 3yr warranty so they make sense for some people.. Thanks for your reply btw..
I watch these mower shows change oil without running mower first to get the wear debris mixed into oil to drain out
"Made in China"
Very good. It helped me get a Husqvarna going again. Especially pointing out the ports which needed carb cleaner and the jets which get clogged. Re-assembly was also helpful.
Glad it helped!
Newbie here, what are you using to "spray it out"?
Just standard carb & choke cleaner
Was this one of those that had the recall?
If you’re referring to that massive engine recall, this one it’s not affected. This is the previous engine model design before that and I think this mower was built before 2019 if my memory serves. I think the recall is limited to the newer GCV170 and GCV200 engines, and this one is a GCV190
Great job!
Best Briggs engine on a push mower nowadays
Just what I was looking for 👍👍
Such an easy saw to work on. Video sounds like a bit of drama. Go to Leon's chainsaw parts and repair and get all the info, ipls for this and all homelites. 5 minute tail down on this saw.
I have one just like it and can't find any diagrams or anything, can u tell me about the berring or whatever has the little metal balls in it about the flywheel, mine fell apart and I don't know how it originaly was, I also have 2 other parts from it that I don't know we're they go if u could help me with that, they look like bolts but with flat heads and no threads, I have no clue were they go, I took the engine apart to fix it and lost track of where stuff goes, if u could give me some tips or knowledge that would be amazing thank you!
Hey there, It sounds like you might have an older model with the ball clutch/ratchet type recoil. There should be the main “star” shaped cup body that threads onto the crank, 6 ball bearings, and then a thin metal cap to hold the bearings in that is held in place by the flywheel screen screws. I’m trying to think of what the 2 screws look like from your description and am coming up blank. To find the diagrams you’ll need to find the Briggs engine model number which should be the first set of numbers stamped on the blower cover right above the spark plug. If all else fails, feel free to email me some pictures and I can try to help from there too backyardrepairs1@gmail.com
Got 2 of these, 1 in each hand every fall. Live it the woods of PA, LOTS of leaves. Had to put a piston and ring in one, ring was seized to piston. Got me to 125psi cold. Now other one didn't want to start. Pulled plug and soaked piston with MMO. Got me to 115 psi cold and it runs!
Dual wield leaf blowers, nice lol.
I watch videos like this at 1.5 times the normal speed playback. You can still understand what's going on, but it goes quicker and you don't lose much. Try it and see.
Did an Ariens mower with a Kohler a little bit ago... Wasn't starting, but ran on sauce.. So I just threw the carb thru the Ultrasonic cleaner, and poof... The AutoChoke was a fricken pain on the XT6 on that Ariens... I had to completely disassemble the thing. Honestly, I should have made a video of it for my channel, but ah well.. Next one. after the cleaning, the mower is a beast! Sounds fantastic too, and really smooth.. Was overall a very simple fix.. The autochoke wasn't assembled correctly, so it wasn't working anyway, and the carb wouldn't let the mower run, I tried with fuel, the main jet was plugged bad.
I wasn't aware you could that that autochoke apart, since it kinda looked riveted together. I guess I'll have to look closer next time!
My guess he had an issue took it apart and got frustrated and gave up on it.
Great video!!
Sorry being late on this one, but great job on your initial educated guess fits! Where do you find the torque call-outs? CZcamsr's are always saying "I can get the torque settings later" or "F it" lol. Problem is I can only find blade torques in the manual and nothing in the engine manual. Some tuber's are even saying there's a torque call-out for every bolt and nut. What's your take? BTW, I just got this model (w/ electric start) from my local mower shop in their so called "bone yard" area for $25! Everything's there and it turns over (no oil though). Can't wait to dissect it as soon as I get done rebuilding a hrm215 I got for $4! 😃😃 I'm wondering if they were going to attempt to part it out but later figured, screw it...?
Thanks! I can say via career experience that there is a max torque based on fastener capability, and then an assembly torque based on fastener application for pretty much any product out there. I've found that type of information is not available to people like us and is typically only available in the factory manufacturing/assembly process. So in most cases I can't find the mower-body assembly torques and will usually assemble it tightened "well" by hand, then try to find a torque for things I think are safety-critical after the fact. The engine-specific torques are typically in the engine shop manual that authorized dealers have and use, which has way more information than the basic use/care engine owner's manual they send with the mower. I think those who say they have the torque either invested in getting the right manufacturer documentation and looked it up, or are looking up the max torque via a general torque-tension chart using the fastener's size/type/grade. The risky part about the max torque route is those values do not take into account the application (i.e. steel bolt into plastic or aluminum threads requires lower torque than steel bolt into steel nut, etc) Great score on the $4 HRM215! What a random sale number lol
@@BackyardRepairs yeah, I just realized “the shop manual” ($40). I see why these mechanics forgo it 😆. Thank you on your follow up! The hrm is running. Just needed emulsifier/pilot jet cleaned (bowl was pristine surprisingly) and oil added. Now learning linkage for proper RPM setting. Just got a tachometer also
Got a hand me down, non-starting mower from a neighbor moving out. Runs good now! Thanks!
Great video just what I needed to fix my oiler . Suggestion please add a pdf manuals ,parts lists to your website would be a great help on chain saw
Please make a demonstration video with that weed eater.
I unfortunately don’t have the trimmer anymore to do a separate demo video but there is a brief demo of it working at the end of the video at about 18:36
@@BackyardRepairs You didn't have it anymore, what happened to it?
This one was a fix and flip project, so it was sold after I used it a few times to ensure no issues popped up. The equipment from my videos are primarily repairs on personal machines, repairs for neighbors, or fix and flips to sell. So after the video is done I don't typically have access to them again as it's either sold or returned to the owner.
Thanks for a great video i have just rebuilt my XL 2 automatic new piston etc but could you please give me the part number for the bar and chain
Appreciate it! The bar/chain combo I used was Oregon 27860 (12” bar, S48 chain). It was a new old stock eBay buy at the time of filming, so I’m not sure the exact one will be easy to find
my curb fined needed a replacement carburetor, that was all
If you take a small steel wire you can run thru the whole in the tank and out the filler neck and you won't have to remove the tank. Nip a piece off the end of the line like from opposite tip down about 1/4in to otherside and push wire thru the line and pull back up or down thru the tank
Nice tip! I’ll have to give that a shot next time I work on one of these style trimmers