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Follow a mobile small engine mechanic as I work through some typical and not so normal maintenance and repairs!
Predator Engine on Harbor Freight backhoe SEIZED - not for long!
This is a Harbor Freight backhoe with a Predator engine, which is a clone of the Honda gx240. The exhaust manifold broke in two, which allowed water into the engine for several years.
When I first arrived, it didn't want to turn over, so I took out the spark plug and watched the water spray from both the exhaust manifold piece and the cylinder. When I checked the oil, it was standing in water.
Once I cleaned it out, I sprayed some carb cleaner in the cylinder and it fired, so I knew it was going to run! We bought the manifold and the carburetor and got to work.
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When I first arrived, it didn't want to turn over, so I took out the spark plug and watched the water spray from both the exhaust manifold piece and the cylinder. When I checked the oil, it was standing in water.
Once I cleaned it out, I sprayed some carb cleaner in the cylinder and it fired, so I knew it was going to run! We bought the manifold and the carburetor and got to work.
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Generac pressure washer GN-220, let's check the fuel!
Просмотров 134 месяца назад
This customer has a Generac GN-220 pressure washer and has let it sit for over a year. He decided to have it serviced because it wouldn't crank. Let's see what caused all that.
Crankin Engines small engine camps and upcoming announcement for 2025!!
Просмотров 305 месяцев назад
Hey y'all! Mandie here! I'm excited to tell you about my remaining Crankin Engines camps for the winter and leak some information about our 2025 Crankin USA tour! MechaniChics.com for my socials: flow.page/MechaniChicsLLC
John Deere cuts off after sputtering. Sometimes it's not what you'd think.
Просмотров 2958 месяцев назад
This customer had a John Deere that was sputtering and turning off, and then wouldn't crank back. After removing all of this material we were able to get it running just fine.
Poulan Pro Zero 925zx deck rebuild - real time
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Poulan Pro deck rebuild 48" Some parts are NLA, including the deck hangers. Poulan 925zx Model # 968999516 Belt for 48" deck 539-109243 spindle 587-125201 spindle pulleys 532-174375 flat idler pulley 78-052 flat idler pulleys 539-103257 blades 48" deck 195-062 deck hangers NLA 539-110306 #MechaniChicsLLC
John Deere D110 deck won't engage at lower height - HARDWARE rebuild
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John Deere D100 won't engage blade when deck height is below top height. What's going on with it? The hardware is worn! I'll show you what to replace. NOT shown in the video - I also ended up installing a new PTO cable. Once we had the new hardware on the machine, the cable revealed its weakness - it was separated in the middle and would bend out of the sheath instead of pulling the spring full...
Where's the engine model number on my Troy-Bilt push mower?? Briggs and Stratton TB110
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Where's the model number on my Troy-Bilt push mower?? Briggs and Stratton TB110 I'll show you where to find the model number on your mower so you can order the right parts for your annual maintenance!
Where's the model number of my Troy-Bilt push mower? TB110, TB230 + more
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Where's the model number of my TB push mower? You may need a model number to order your blade or other frame parts. Yes, I realize I haven't put the dipstick back. Adding oil is that last thing I do to be sure I don't have to turn the mower over with oil in it.
Why you NEED to remove the deck when servicing your mower - Poulan Pro Zero featured
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Morning MC fam! Today let's discuss why it's so important to remove the deck when possible to check for problems. This one was a doozy. We replaced the starter solenoid and serviced the engine, then removed the deck to check the functions. Poulan Pro Zero turn 925ZX 968999516 2007 model 41M777 0110 E1 Briggs and Stratton (3) spindles/mandrel 587125201 Mandrel Kit with 173436 Pulley 532174375 Pu...
If you have a CRAFTSMAN mower, your deck probably need THIS!
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Craftsman mowers are aging, and like anything worth keeping, the deck needs maintenance. If you haven't rebuilt your deck, it's probably time. If you release your deck handle and the blades don't stop, or take a long time to slow down, this metal piece is probably worn and needs to be replaced. Be sure to check your mower model number on PartsTree to see if this set works. Here's a link to a ki...
Crankin Engines summer camps featured on Triad Today on WSJS with MechaniChics
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Crankin Engines summer camps featured on Triad Today on WSJS with MechaniChics
ROPE around the mower deck spindles! Check for THIS when you sharpen your blades!
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ROPE around the mower deck spindles! Check for THIS when you sharpen your blades!
HUSKEE 4200 MTD 2005 Variable speed pulley and transmission pulley access
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HUSKEE 4200 MTD 2005 Variable speed pulley and transmission pulley access
Not the starter OR the valves! How Automatic Compression Release on Briggs engines work. FULL VIDEO
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Not the starter OR the valves! How Automatic Compression Release on Briggs engines work. FULL VIDEO
Slow or no-start Briggs Intek with good valves? Starter struggling at the same point? Tada!
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Slow or no-start Briggs Intek with good valves? Starter struggling at the same point? Tada!
Gravely Zero Turn drive belt BREAKS in a field of high grass. Will I fix it?
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Gravely Zero Turn drive belt BREAKS in a field of high grass. Will I fix it?
My customer thought the STARTER was bad on his HUSKEE mower. NOPE!
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My customer thought the STARTER was bad on his HUSKEE mower. NOPE!
Adulting and changing oil on a Duramax Chevy 4500 bus
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Adulting and changing oil on a Duramax Chevy 4500 bus
Troy-Bilt Pony mower POPS when steering - here's what to fix.
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Troy-Bilt Pony mower POPS when steering - here's what to fix.
Troy-Bilt and Toro variable speed transmission pulley causing "won't move" condition - hint: bearing
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Troy-Bilt and Toro variable speed transmission pulley causing "won't move" condition - hint: bearing
Crank, no start, stop on compression stroke, Craftsman Briggs single cylinder - ACR
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Crank, no start, stop on compression stroke, Craftsman Briggs single cylinder - ACR
For wat these engines cost put one on it take this one home and go though it and have a spare
That motor is trashed. Start saving for a replacement.
You clearly have not worked on one of these before. Even though they are a clone, they're clone of a Honda. See where i'm getting at with this, i've seen these things hold up through hell.
Harbour frieght engine, no. Honda's, other small engines and many auto both gas and diesel yes. 1 it isn't as good as an actual honda. 2 with that much water that got into the crankcase through the exhaust out into the carb and them stating that it sat, it likely caused rusting on the valves, rings, cylinder wall, all journal bearings and cam lobes which will most likely have catastrophic failure much short of its intended lifetime. 3 I'm not saying just replace it, by all means run it as long as possible. Even being a throw away engine, its still hard earned money. At the end of the day, its still trashed.
@@1d10t. I understand that it's caused damage, but i've worked on flooded engines. One of these predator engines in particular. It will still run and work for a long time.
Both are valid points. I only do what the customer requests, and in this case, they were glad it would run at all, and will probably put it to work immediately before parking it for a long time again. I did scope the cylinder, which looked pristine. Obviously the crank wasn't so great, but I rinsed it out with fresh oil and rotated it through as many times as I could before plugging the hole and filling it completely. Only time can tell. Thanks for the feedback!
Great job 👏. Thanks 🙏
Found you on comment to Chicanic. First off why is audio low?
Thanks, in this video I'm intending it to be more watching the process than talking about it. Sometimes I have to be quiet if I'm in a neighborhood where people are living close together and it's early in the day. Otherwise, I'm pretty loud. :D
@ get a microphone to clip on your shirt or ball cap
I have really enjoyed watching your videos AND No stupid desperation rock music added to it. Thank You. Quite Rereshing and having taught 2 of my 3 sisters to do basic mechanical repairs I'm digging seeing chicks turn some wrenches And also be able to calmly explain what's going on. This will help me with my Variable speed pulley job !!!
Thanks for the feedback! I've been doing this since I was little in some capacity, thanks to my diesel dad.
If this happens on my mower I will just go without brakes.
It's not just the brakes, it's the blades turning off when you release the cable. Thanks for the comment!
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Not enough graph
Great video. Thank you.
mucho thankso
OMG I can't find any photos diagrams of how belts pulleys are routed. Had my brother in law "helping" and not much help. Can you?
The drive belt goes from the bottom of the VSP to the engine crankshaft. The transmission belt goes around the transmission, VSP, and idler pulley. Usually if the transmission belt needs replacing, so does the idler pulley.
Girl show us the part, flip it around., show us inside the tractor. Show us what we need to see and talk less.
For Missy Elliott to put my thing down, flip it, and reverse it, please press one.
Just loosen Phillips bolt on the bottom,easy peasy!! BS,stripped that chit out ,tried Vise Grips...nope,slid off!! Solution?? Drill bit that chitty Phillips bolt!! Slide shaft out,easy peasy!! Nope!! Bottom gears dont clear hole with plastic grommet further up,removed grommet, nope,still wont slide out!! Angle grind cut that shaft,there it is!! Now still had to "notch" that piece further up to accomodate the shaft,plastic grommet back in,new shaft other parts,fixed.
I had to remove the plastic cover over the steering wheel. Takes 6 bolts, lifted right out.
So i replace the hex bushing because mine was worn out. I changed the steering column because the teeth on the gear looked chopped up to. But now my steering is locking up. I cant turn left or right at all. Any idea whats going on?
There is debris in your bear claw gear. Loosen the two bolts enough to move it, then clean out the trash. You may take them both off if you'd like, but I prefer not to do any extra work unless it's required. Less bolts to lose that way.
@captivatedbymandie okay thanks. Gonna do that now and see if it's all clogged up.
Ok so, I have one completed rusted together, nuts and bolts too. Any suggestions on a product that I can use to free up some rust so I can replace the steering column and steering gear?
i use PB Blaster, but it may need an angle grinder.
Where did you get the bearing
Amazon, Bearing Distributors, etc.
That bushing is very bad
Really truly.
Very helpful! However, my transmission pulley is now only moving when my deck is set the highest with or without the PTO engaged I’ll begin to stall at deck 4 or lower. I don’t see any debris. Stalls as soon as I release brake.
I've seen an internally shorted battery do that, as well as a partially broken deck cable.
@@captivatedbymandie can I hook up jumper cables to check if the short is occurring? Where does the deck cable run from?
@@captivatedbymandie close. Arm lever was smashing wire conduit coming from brake. Also unplugged another safety sensor under the battery housing
Still the best system for a riding mower and it’s cheaper to operate 😊😊😊 folks are finding out about the new types are good for 3/6 years is all This is the only old mowers guy here Period
Do you have a parts list? I found the break pads and the rod to the left, pr the longer rod but I can't find the one on the right side
It will depend on your JD - you can use Weingartz.com to look up the schematic for your model, locate the right diagram for your size deck, and it will give you all the parts numbers.
My D110 blades are always on. Any ideas?
@@nickbee729Yes, the hardware as shown here. Check your PTO cable to be sure it is releasing fully, and the moving parts on your deck. They could use a lube or need to be replaced. Also, be sure your belt is exactly the right length. A half inch too short can make a huge difference in operation.
What size Phillips is that? I want to get a socket Phillips to get mine off
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A few years ago I had the same problem on my 2003 Craftsman LT2000. The blades wouldn't engage easily and then wouldn't disengage. Someone else on RUclips showed that there are two different ware points on the plate. One point caused the hard engaging and the other the disengaging. Instead of replacing it he showed how to grind it down to the original profiles. Been fine now for the last three years.
Think I'll use a crows foot on that big pulley nut.
Ou a Box wrench !
I got a Troy Bilt 2007 Briggs mower twin valve. I had a hell of a time getting the new drive belt on the variable speed pulley. The pulley is so close to the frame I couldn’t get the belt in, I had no idea how to loosen the pulley. So I just took off the entire back plate of the tractor and I think the lower part of the tractor dropped a little and gave barely enough space to put the new belt in. I looked underneath and there were like 3 bolts is what they looked like and I figured it might be those but wasn’t sure and didn’t want to risk messing something up. Any advice? You think those bolts underneath where the pulley is at are to loosen it? Let me know if you’ve worked on one like that.
I have a video on the VSP for Troy-Bilts on my channel.
I don't run crapsman anything. Name brand quality is the way to go .
What part number is that? Thanks
You have to look up your particular model number and look on the schematic for the part number.
Ok , let me tell you how I get the 7/8 nut off the top drive pulley I use a grinding bit and just grove out the cross bar , it’s so thick it will not hurt it😊
I have a 2024 Troy Built Pony. The second time I cut grass with it, I made a sharp right turn and it slowed down. It appears to have lost the upper speeds. What would cause this? Please pm me directly about this
It sounds like the variable speed pulley is stuck or maybe the belt is twisted. Take a peek from the left side under the seat and you should be able to see it clearly.
@@MechaniChics the belt looked to be on correctly. I had washed the dust and grass off before putting it up. I used it after checking the belt and it worked like it should. Probably got stuck like you suggested due to a dusty area I had to keep passing over.
I think to get that belt off on the bigger pulley you have to slacken the bolts on the right axle and it will drop the mower enough to get clearance of the belt. This was very informative. I just bought one of these in very good conditions so I'm just watching as much videos as I can to be able to service it when i run into problems
That's one way to do it, but I usually use a wrench. The torque isn't high on that nut.
@@MechaniChics okay cool
Well. Amazon lost my parts, bearings, pulley, my 7/8’s crows foot , but Amazon says will be here on the 30th. That pulley tension spring is a nightmare. Found a tool at Harbor Freight for that now. They had crows foot wrench’s up to 3/4 inch but to get to a 7/8’s , the kit was 60.00 bucks, no thanks. As far as dropping the axle, that crows foot will come in handy for getting that big pulley off just enough to clear the belt clearance. Like the lady says if you change the variable pulley, change the two bearings, SOP.
@@dwwmoon I just dropped a screwdriver down one of the holes on top of the pulleys so it would lock it in place on top of the transmission and used the regular 7/8 combination wrench and popped it with my hand and it came right off.
@@MechaniChics Yep, when I put everything back together the first time, so I could at least finish the yard, I had no choice , dropped the screw driver in and muscle it loose, wish I had a picture of my arms after this deal, looked like I was in a fight with a bear. But, still didn’t get the yard done , before the bolt backed out again. Just pushed it back into the shed until parts arrive.
Soo??
We removed the debris and it ran great!
drop the trans .
That's a possibility.
Long metal shaft inside metal bushing, no lubrication. Lots of debris. What could go wrong... Just how cheap are today's mower makers?
Ummm. Want me to answer that?
Beast mode 💪 🍺 helped with my issue
So glad!
I inherited the same mower deck. Replaced the idler bracket and spring. One of the brake arm springs was also missing on the brake arm opposite side of the deflector. After I replaced the spring on the brake arm, the spindle keeps grinding against the new spring making a loud noise and I don’t know what’s misaligned to cause the spring to be so close to the spindle to make it grind. I just jumped the gun and ordered whole new parts. 😢
It could be the spring bracket. If you turn that one the wrong way it will grind.
@@MechaniChics I solved it a few days ago. I believe that’s what it was. Thanks!
Well, I’m a male mechanic “masculine” but thank you for your video. I’m about to do this to my Troy Bilt right now.
Welcome. 😊
Great!
5/16-18 x 1” is the bolt size for base of the steering shaft.
Hey, that’s what I’m doing today, the drive belt got caught up on a stick & the belts got tangled up. What I found to add to the problem the variable pulley’s nut/bolt must have come loose & then the whole assembly just popped out of the hole. The bolt hole is kinda messed up on the threads , original is just gone . Question? What is the size & thread count for the variable pulley so I can get a new bolt & washer ?
I don't remember, honestly. I know it was metric. If you look up your model number and pull up the schematic, the part number will usually tell you the dimensions.
Thanks for the list of parts and numbers It helps ❤
Welcome!
Okely dokely! 🔧👍
Totally agree💯
The ones with play definitely need replacing but the others I pop the seals out of and grease
We could certainly do that, but since this is the first time this machine has been serviced that we know, replacing one and not the others is a waste of the customer's time and money. Having an all new deck with equal wear is better all around. Thanks for the comment!
@@MechaniChics yeah those parts are not expensive and cuts down on shop time
Good job! Unfortunately I have the 2015 HD 44 model 991090 and have attempted to put on several 1/2 x 67 belts and they are too short. I have discovered the fastest and easier way to put the belt on is to disconnect the pro hardware as you showed and remove the right side fan/pulley and tension pulleys. 1. You can feed the belt through the right side fan hole between the tension pulley pivot bolt and tension pulley to the open area behind the left side fan and easily wrapped around fan and pulley. 2. Wrap belt around PTO pulley and use a medium binder clip to keep the belt from dropping off the pulley. 3. You can then install the belt on the right side pulley (last pulley as per Gravely instructions). Mine takes a 67.47" or a 4L68 (67.75") because the true 67" belts are too short and can't even be forced on. Hope this helps someone with the same model and year.
Thanks!
Use fire.
Thank you!!!
They AllWAYS say replace the starter and I checked it, i explained the cam problem, well they are hard headed people, replace starter Still the same but they can’t return the starter lolol 😊
On one of my riding mower like this with bar in the way I just grind it back enough to put my socket on it Lolo😊
10 min with a drill bit and correct tap would have removed the broken bolt and lock tight without much trouble. I Wouldn't want to charge customers for a new pulley that's not needed.
It would have been over an hour to tap and drill, not including the cost of buying the right tap and die, so getting the new one was a much more cost effective alternative for my customer. Thanks for the feedback!
@@MechaniChicshola!! TU tienes El numero de la polea?.( Hello !! Please do you have number item from this pulley transmission please?
My favorite Mechanichics video!!!
I took a new Philip #3 bit, cleaned the end of the old shaft with break cleaner and JR welded it in. I came back the next morning and it came right out without any camming.
I replaced the Phillips screw with a bolt, but now it keeps coming loose every time i turn the steering wheel. Anyone else had this same issue? This is second time i replaced my steering shaft 1st time I didn't have this problem but now the bolt keeps coming lose every time I move the steering wheel. Any help is much appreciate
Try some Loctite on the threads. It's also used on the VSP bolt.
Or maybe put a lock washer on it
It's a crappy dumb beyond belief design. That bolt turns with the shaft so it can't be too tight.
Goff tee work great to plug fuel hose ❤