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You are very thorough and obviously professionally informed. Your work should make most small engine repair guys eat their shop rags!! You make me feel lazy with my repairs and clean up, but you also make it look easy. Way to take pride in your services!!! I wish everyone took that lesson from you. You didn’t say it but you obviously take pride in your work. Most people work to just get it done these days. God bless you! Thanks for all the videos.
Great that you showed the use of the threaded rod to hold the carb in place Stella, not a lot of viewers likely knew this is a frustration saving method when working on these engines.
Thanks Mr Wayne! I sort of worry about demonstrating specialty tools (not that threaded road is a speciality LOL) when the average DIY homeowner pops over to my channel to figure out a DIY fix with no special tools. At best, showing different ways to accomplish the task can spark some ingenuity to figure out a better solution for some folks. I really appreciate you watching, and commenting. Cheers!
@@leekumiega9268 We only started doing this after we scrapped a mower engine that had 10mm studs that were extra long and started using them to keep everything in place. I knew not many would know about this and cudos to Stella for doing a video on this pro tip it will help out many viewers. Did you know you can unscrew your cable ends to make a cable sheath longer and thus a cable shorter instead of tying a knot in it?
Your GCV160 carburetor videos are first class. The explanations and instructions are detailed, clear and easy to follow. The close up camera work greatly assists in showing what the parts look like and how to disassemble/reassemble. Thanks to you I was able to confidently service my GCV160 carburetor. Keep up the good work Lawnmower Lady! 😊
Awesome video! Thanks for being descriptive and talking slow and showing step by step. The studs trick is genius. Getting everything to stay aligned was frustrating.
Hi Stella. I saw you on Live Chat with Steve's Small engine Saloon. I jumped right over and subscribed. I'm a 54 year old female who loves to work on small engines as a hobby. My husband closes his eyes. lol. You are a breath of fresh air for many women who repair and maintain their own equipment. Much respect to you!! Time to get those subs up!! Thank you for your time.
Nice to see the ladies getting involved in small engine repair. We have personally walked some out of town female subscribers through repairs on their equipment just to save them the $65 plus tax pick up and delivery fee we would have charged them.
Thank you so much for taking the time out and posting your video. I watched several videos regarding this and yours is my favorite. I especially appreciated how you explained everything so clearly, including the clear and close video footage taken. Your simple to follow video gave me the confidence to tackle and complete the job, thanks again.
Good evening madam. I've been watching most of your videos of the Honda GCV 160 engine. The GCV 160 is a magnificent engine. I have one of these husqvarna myself, that I maintain on a regular basis. Ethanol gas can be a pain if not used completely during the season, and then left sitting in the gas tank during the winter. Usually, when i get gas, I put some water in my gas canister, (16 ounce, for a 5 gallon canister) so the ethanol can bond with the water and end up at the bottom of the canister. I then transfer the ethanol free gas into another canister, and drain the water/ethanol that rest at the bottom of the tank. (People don't know this, but water is the easyest way to get rid of ethanol in gas) Ethanol bonds with water very easily. I noticed that you are using a custom made screwdriver that you use to unscrew the jet. I've found a tool that I use in my carburetors for that purpose. It's called a squeeze wrench. You might find many uses for this tool.: CRL SQW100R 15-Piece Squeeze Wrench Set. Handles metric and non metric bolts. (edited to add more information)
Thanks for that idea. I've not used a squeeze wrench, but it looks useful. Do you add octane booster back into your fuel after you pour off the water/ethanol? Thanks for watching.
Yes. I use Amsoil octane booster. I'm in Canada, and the city where I live only has 87, 89 and 91 octane gas, with none ethanol free. No 93 here. 😪 I have two old Gravely tractors, a 1961 Model L and a 1979 commercial 12, and always use the Amsoil octane booster in these.
I forgot to mention.... I have a ultrasonic cleaner, but I don't use pinesol. I use diluted Simple Green, directly, in the ultrasonic reservoir. Simple green dissolves acidic/alcaline residue and any other contaminants deposits easily. Just rince throughly with water after use and dry after it's done it's magic. Simple Green isn't oily as Pinesol, and leaves no residue after rincing.
You really are the Lawn Mower Lady. Those metal rods holding the carburetor assembly in place is genius. Found two at home Depot, grounded off the heads of two 4 inch 10ml bolts.
Thanks for telling me what I needed to know succinctly without playing some crappy loud introductory music with some offbeat humor that nobody is here for.
Success, fixed! I've taken apart & repaired plenty of appliances & tinkered with basic car repairs... but this is my first time working on a lawnmower. My EX told me to take it to a shop, I didn't listen! After finding this great & easy to follow video, I knew I could do it. Thanks Lawnmower lady!
Nice to see someone demonstrating how to use the studs before removing the carb. It makes it so easy but yet you here people saying the Honda engines are so hard to work on. Ive always done it that way. The only thing i dont like is their fuel line clamps. I always pitch those and use the small pinch type ones. Nice job Stella !👍🔧🇺🇸Roger
Thanks Mr Roger! A few of my Honda vids I don't use those studs. I figure the average DIY homeowner won't use these, and need to show how to juggle that plethora of gaskets. Cheers!
Absolutely correct Roger those hose clamps are the shits. We normally change them out with the regular type since Jake ordered different metric size clamps we commonly use.
@@waynestefinashen239 Wayne its nice to see that you think the same as i do about those clamps. Im just a flipper and i wont pass those on to anyone. You and Jake are doing a great job on your channel and its always great to have interaction with both of you. 👍😎
Next time your at the Dollar General, pick up a gallon of some stuff called AWSOM, I think you'll like it over pine sol.. Also, I like to use compressed air to clean out the jets after a good cleaning. Thank you for the video..
That main jet came out clean. I love my ultrasonic cleaner. I use a jar and dump the jar into a towel covered bowl. Then I can reuse the fluid. Dollar store awesome cleaner and beautiful Flint water are my fluid recipe. I save my bread ties to use as cleaning wire.
I use drip coffee filters after I let the jars settle for a day or two. I have used some of those jars dozens of times before having to replace the fluid. I honestly replace the water in the tank maybe twice a year? Cheers!
Love the studs.to hold the bits together whilst taking off the carburettor. Did notice only one nut on the bowl of the carburettor not the drainage one, a change by Honda naturally. Will need to note that flat screw driver for the emulsion tube and that other special one to take that top.screw out. I didn’t know you could put the parts and carburettor in a jar of solution before putting in Ultrasonic Cleaner. I may invest in a Ultrasonic cleaner. I learnt so much in this video, thank you Stella.❤️
Thanks Mr Rick! I don't remember when they changed those bowl nuts. The drain one IMO was too high on the bowl anyways. I use the jars to save on changing out the fluid every time I clean. I strain the fluid I use through drip coffee filter and prolly get a dozen passes. Cheers!
I can't believe I didn't think of the threaded rod thing myself. That's gonna make my life a *lot* easier. Lining up all those gaskets is the worst part of dealing with Honda carbs.
Honda actually sells a "tool", basically the same. It's might pricey. There's a post on my community tab with an AMZN link for the same all-thread I bought. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
@@TheLawnmowerLady Great video. Just what I was looking for. But what is this community tab you mention with the AMZN link? I dont know where you mean. Thanks
@@rogiemac I'm not sure the community tab is available on all portable devices. You need to look at my channel page, from a laptop or desktop computer, and there is a tab called community. Sort of like posting on Instagram, I made a post about how I built them, and links to Amazon to where I purchased the threaded rod. I hope this helps.
@@TheLawnmowerLady what a great use for an ultrasonic too. I would like to try and tackle this job myself someday. I have the exact same lawnmower. How did you up the idle RPM like that?
@@Robbie2Fly Sort of hard to see, but if you follow the governor arm from the back of the engine, I adjust the return spring on the other end of the arm. I bend the tab where the other end of the spring terminates. Tighter spring = higher RPM.
I can be such an idiot. I have the same engine on my mower. Did I ever think about just opening the fuel tap to empty the gas tank? Of course not. And thanks again for the reminder of putting those two studs in to hold the carb and gaskets while you are taking the rest of the air box off, or putting it back on again. An absurd design. I didn’t have the common sense initially to do this, and struggled getting all back on, until I finally put long nails into the slots to hold it.
Just got through watching Steve’s Small Engine Saloon live broadcast decided to check your channel out. You do a fantastic job with your videos. Needless to say I did subscribe to your channel.
It worked! Thank you @thelawnmowerlady this was daunting at first but your instructions made the process easy. Now my mower sounds supercharged! That doesn’t mean I messed something up with the carb does it?
Glad it helped! Unless you bent the bracket for the governor return spring, you're probably OK. That said, if it sounds like it's running crazy fast, it probably is. There are several tachometer apps for your phone that will get you in the ballpark. Cheers!
Very nice lady and she does navigate you slow one step at the time I wish to know if she does have a shoo . Near Fairfax Virginia I would love take my two cycle small engine for her to do service and tune ups she does know what is doing 💯 X 💯 🍀
Excellent. You read the manual and used the "Special Tool" to remove and install the carburetor with. I too used a 100mm length instead of the shorter one called out in the manual.
@@TheLawnmowerLady This very moment I am carrying out the carby repairs you outlined. You were correct, the jets were clogged. Im an old dog and CAN learn new tricks. xx
Caution using tip cleaners on carb ports, don’t over size the port accidentally because the carb is tuned to use the size of port from factory, if it’s bigger you’ve permanently changed the carb tuning.
Excellent video. Well done and detailed. I have the same mower that appears to run normally but won't rev up in heavy grass. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Thanks 👍 Perhaps the blade is on wrong, or just dull? If not, I suggest trying to up the RPM by adjusting the bracket where the governor return spring is attached. More tension on the spring = higher RPM. Don't over do it. Hope this helps.
thanks for the help, this and your other videos are awesome. My 79 year old dad used fuel that is probably as old as he is and it gunked up the carb. I cleaned the leaking carb and reassembled. It is no longer leaking, however, the machine now starts and then dies. I don't know if the auto throttle/choke is not working properly. machine is one year old Troy-Bilt TB145H with a Honda GCV 160 engine. It is almost identical to the machine in this video but not self-propelled. Any advice on what I can do?
It sounds like the idle circuit. It's under a a screw on the top of the carb. If it's a metal screw, it's a JIS screw that is very tight. Easy to strip out with a phillips screwdriver. That jet is non-removable. If it's plastic the idle jet is removable, and might need new o-rings. Hope this helps.
Thanks Mr Phil ! I got it several years ago for working on scooters. It's a bit of overkill for lawnmowers, but still a good tachometer-made in Canada: amzn.to/3sHibiH
Great video, it helped me a lot. As others have commented, loved the use of studs to keep everything in place. It's a bit of a nightmare without them. I know, that's how I did it the first time. I do have a question. My mower seems to not have a gasket on the engine side of the carb. It that correct, or did I somehow lose the gasket?
Check any of the major parts houses for an exploded diagram of your particular engine. They do change them up depending on the type of choke mechanism. There typically is a very large gasket that acts like a heat shield on the engine, maybe a spacer, then another gasket that fits the carb. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
The needle in these Honda engines is ridiculously fiddle. At least on my mower, the needle is barely the width of the slot that holds it, so that if your aim isn’t 100% precise, it pops out as you’re trying to insert it back into the carb. An additional lesson regarding this is to make sure you are not doing this while sitting on your driveway. Don’t ask me how I know this….lol
mopar penetrating fluid , buy cans of it at dodge dealership , spray it into a can cap and let yer parts soak in that ( jets etc...) it will blow your mind , that carb cleaner is no comparison even the ultra sonic will not get parts as clean , I also just spray it in every hole in carb and let it sit , then wash out with brake cleaner .
ruclips.net/channel/UCyHHZNuUqfwhSSU_gEQFHiAcommunity?lb=UgkxC_6jvO9O0MTWVuH7qFqG4bC3dLtbRgZ_ If you can't see community posts here's what I purchased to fabricate these studs: amzn.to/3tq4Xa8
I cleaned the carb as you showed precisely in the video. What did I do wrong, with the choke hook up. It starts good with the choke on,. does't run properly after choke opens up fully. The governer goes into high RPM & stays high all the time. Please advise !~*George
Some older ones indeed have more gaskets. If this is NOT a Honda mower, you need to look up the parts diagram for the engine, not the mower. It is often stamped on one side, sometime vertically. It's also often hard to read, like it was stamped with a dot matrix printer from the 1900s. With that number, you can look up the exploded parts diagram at most any large parts house: partstree, jackssmallenines, repairclinic, etc.
I must say I did like your video but, Yes there is a but Sorry. If you look back on the disassembly and the reassembly you reversed the position of the governor spring and the throttle cable. Does that make a difference? Im following right now but I'm going to reassemble the original way and if that doesn't work I'll reverse them. If im wrong please correct my ignorance. 3:58 and 17:28 timelines
Yikes! Yes put it back the way you found it. Generally speaking that governor arm linkage will not fit in the smaller hole. Clearly this one did. The only real issue is added spring tension where it comes in contact with that linkage arm. I suspect the RPM changes might be delayed maybe a second or two slower with that added friction.
Why don't they make needle valve click in ? It's so loose as you know cause it took three times to put in lol. Also I forget names where you dropped I think emulsion tube whatever that means Iol . Followed by another part ? That went in behind it. Does it screw into back of emulsion tube ?
I have a Honda hrx217hya lawn mower that is practically brand new. It’s got the Honda Gcv 200 engine. Worst mower I’ve ever purchased! Anyways I changed the spark plug, air filter, oil and changed to non ethanol gas with star tron. I even changed the thermowax in it. Weird thing is, the mower will start first pull if temps are above 80 degrees f. If it’s under 70 degrees f, than the mower takes 8-10 pulls to start. I’m unsure what epa has done to these and if they changed the design. This is the first Honda I’ve had trouble with. Any comments lawnmower lady?
I almost hate to say this, but if it were me... I would be looking for nice used HRX217 from about 5 years ago with the GCV190 engine, before they switched over to this (value engineered) GCV200. I see them all the time on FB marketplace and craigslist. I have no doubts you can sell yours and come out even or in the money. They were the best mowers on the market, with many features found only on commercial mowers. Honda, IMO made too many drastic changes to compete with the cheap and often inexpensive engines coming from SEA. I wish I had better advice...
I have not seen this specific problem, but several others. The other option is to return it under your warranty for replacement or refund? I have repaired several of the HRN216 series (different mower, newer engine design) and have never had hot/warm start issues.
I'm thinking you are talking about the idle speed adjustment on the top of the carb... I've never seen one where more than 2-3 threads are protruding on the other side.
My lawn mower idles to fast the RPM are to much . Hurts my hands and sounds like it’s going way to fast. What did you turn to fox that problem ? Also I think I might need a new carburetor for next year . Can you link one up on Amazon please
Decrease the tension on the idle return spring. Find where the spring terminates, and bend that tab a bit. There are too many different carbs out there for me to link. You will need to look at a parts diagram for the engine, not the mower.
@@superchief44 No, you need to look on the bottom of the governor arm coming out of the crank case. There is a heavier spring there, about 3 inches (75mm) long.
There is a huge gasket (really a heat shield made of the same gasket material) on the engine, then the auto choke spacer/bracket thingy (that the thermowax plug engages with), another fibre gasket, then the carb. Here's a good diagram: tinyurl.com/2wu3sk4v Thanks for watching!
You might have to buy online. The key words you are looking for is "cabinet screwdriver" I just got one from Channellock: amzn.to/44Y4SMj I did have to file down the tip, it was just a hair too thick.
@@thewiseguy7100 I just put it in my vise and carefully sanded both faces with a medium cut flat metal file. I only too off a few thousands of an inch on each side. Just be careful to not round the edge.
That tach (affiliate link in the video description after the chapter listing) has a proximity sensor probe on the end that needs to be held anywhere close to the spark plug cap or wire. Actually adjusting the RPM on this Honda is by bending the governor return spring bracket. I'm using needle nose pliers to bend that bracket at 21:44 More tension on the spring = higher RPM.
Thanks for asking Mr Matt. I have a video on how to adjust the RPM on a Briggs engine: ruclips.net/video/s1eiIAJC_jo/видео.html The principle is the same for a Honda: I'm slightly bending the bracket where the governor return spring lands, just below the fuel tap. I'll do a video on that with the next Honda I get on the bench. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
It's a 3-liter Kendall I purchased off AMZN amzn.to/3sto2aI I chose one with knobs and switches. I'm not too happy with all digital devices.I find the touch pads go wonky way too soon. Thanks for watching!
I wonder if it’s possible to do a video on how the front wheels are attached to the mower. When I lift my mower up, it seems that the right front wheel drops down from its slot. There is a spring there, but I don’t know the location of which way it goes (next to the wheel, or on the other side of the bracket). I can pop the wheel back down into its slot, but it continually comes off when I raise the mower, and I can’t find any diagram as to how this is supposed to attach to the machine….???
That's a hard one to figure out, so may different body/deck manufacturers. You will find good exploded parts diagrams at most major parts houses with the model # of the mower, not the engine. I hope this helps? Thanks for watching Ms Inisfad. Cheers!
@@MrThebald1 I wish I could. The older the engine the more gaskets in my experience. You will need to look up the parts diagram for the engine, not the mower. It will be stamped on one side on the oil sump.
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Here's a similar Honda mower that sat for five years, needing a more in depth tune-up: ruclips.net/video/JJ2AW0OlMYs/видео.html
You are very thorough and obviously professionally informed. Your work should make most small engine repair guys eat their shop rags!! You make me feel lazy with my repairs and clean up, but you also make it look easy. Way to take pride in your services!!! I wish everyone took that lesson from you. You didn’t say it but you obviously take pride in your work. Most people work to just get it done these days. God bless you! Thanks for all the videos.
I appreciate you watching. Cheers!
Great that you showed the use of the threaded rod to hold the carb in place Stella, not a lot of viewers likely knew this is a frustration saving method when working on these engines.
Thanks Mr Wayne! I sort of worry about demonstrating specialty tools (not that threaded road is a speciality LOL) when the average DIY homeowner pops over to my channel to figure out a DIY fix with no special tools. At best, showing different ways to accomplish the task can spark some ingenuity to figure out a better solution for some folks. I really appreciate you watching, and commenting. Cheers!
That was new to me and I have worked on small engines for over nearly 50 years mostly as a small side business.
@@leekumiega9268 We only started doing this after we scrapped a mower engine that had 10mm studs that were extra long and started using them to keep everything in place. I knew not many would know about this and cudos to Stella for doing a video on this pro tip it will help out many viewers. Did you know you can unscrew your cable ends to make a cable sheath longer and thus a cable shorter instead of tying a knot in it?
Your GCV160 carburetor videos are first class. The explanations and instructions are detailed, clear and easy to follow. The close up camera work greatly assists in showing what the parts look like and how to disassemble/reassemble. Thanks to you I was able to confidently service my GCV160 carburetor. Keep up the good work Lawnmower Lady! 😊
Thank you very much!
Awesome video! Thanks for being descriptive and talking slow and showing step by step. The studs trick is genius. Getting everything to stay aligned was frustrating.
Thanks mr Devon. I wish I could take credit, but Honda actually makes this "tool": a very pricy set of studs. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!
Hi Stella. I saw you on Live Chat with Steve's Small engine Saloon. I jumped right over and subscribed. I'm a 54 year old female who loves to work on small engines as a hobby. My husband closes his eyes. lol. You are a breath of fresh air for many women who repair and maintain their own equipment. Much respect to you!! Time to get those subs up!! Thank you for your time.
Awesome! Thank you Ms Patterson! 😊 I hope you stick around. Cheers!
@@TheLawnmowerLady I intend to!
Nice to see the ladies getting involved in small engine repair. We have personally walked some out of town female subscribers through repairs on their equipment just to save them the $65 plus tax pick up and delivery fee we would have charged them.
@@waynestefinashen239 Thank you mr Wayne!
@@waynestefinashen239 I'm sure it was very much appreciated.
Thank you so much for taking the time out and posting your video. I watched several videos regarding this and yours is my favorite. I especially appreciated how you explained everything so clearly, including the clear and close video footage taken. Your simple to follow video gave me the confidence to tackle and complete the job, thanks again.
Wow, thank you!
Excellent video!! You are now my go-to small engine lady. Thank you so very much!!!
Good evening madam. I've been watching most of your videos of the Honda GCV 160 engine. The GCV 160 is a magnificent engine. I have one of these husqvarna myself, that I maintain on a regular basis. Ethanol gas can be a pain if not used completely during the season, and then left sitting in the gas tank during the winter. Usually, when i get gas, I put some water in my gas canister, (16 ounce, for a 5 gallon canister) so the ethanol can bond with the water and end up at the bottom of the canister. I then transfer the ethanol free gas into another canister, and drain the water/ethanol that rest at the bottom of the tank. (People don't know this, but water is the easyest way to get rid of ethanol in gas) Ethanol bonds with water very easily.
I noticed that you are using a custom made screwdriver that you use to unscrew the jet. I've found a tool that I use in my carburetors for that purpose. It's called a squeeze wrench. You might find many uses for this tool.: CRL SQW100R 15-Piece Squeeze Wrench Set. Handles metric and non metric bolts. (edited to add more information)
Thanks for that idea. I've not used a squeeze wrench, but it looks useful. Do you add octane booster back into your fuel after you pour off the water/ethanol? Thanks for watching.
Yes. I use Amsoil octane booster. I'm in Canada, and the city where I live only has 87, 89 and 91 octane gas, with none ethanol free. No 93 here. 😪 I have two old Gravely tractors, a 1961 Model L and a 1979 commercial 12, and always use the Amsoil octane booster in these.
You will love the squeeze wrench set. You will love it to unscrew the bowl nuts of the carburetors.😁😁😁
I forgot to mention.... I have a ultrasonic cleaner, but I don't use pinesol. I use diluted Simple Green, directly, in the ultrasonic reservoir. Simple green dissolves acidic/alcaline residue and any other contaminants deposits easily. Just rince throughly with water after use and dry after it's done it's magic. Simple Green isn't oily as Pinesol, and leaves no residue after rincing.
@@iskydivetoooo I tried SG, but didn't like the discoloration on the carb bodies. No regrets for buying one. Cheers!
You really are the Lawn Mower Lady. Those metal rods holding the carburetor assembly in place is genius.
Found two at home Depot, grounded off the heads of two 4 inch 10ml bolts.
Those studs area game changer. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!
Thanks for telling me what I needed to know succinctly without playing some crappy loud introductory music with some offbeat humor that nobody is here for.
Thanks Mr Martin. I appreciate you watching.
This one gets filed in the classic section for sure. Thanks Stella - you do this so well 👍👍
Thank you kindly Mr Claus! 😊
I love your all-thread trick. The first time i took this style carb apart it fell to pieces and I had a panic attack. This is so much better!
It adds a little extra time, but saves the juggling act at then end. Cheers!
Success, fixed! I've taken apart & repaired plenty of appliances & tinkered with basic car repairs... but this is my first time working on a lawnmower. My EX told me to take it to a shop, I didn't listen! After finding this great & easy to follow video, I knew I could do it. Thanks Lawnmower lady!
Awesome! Your nice comment is the reason I do my channel. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!
Great details and excellent cinematography as usual Stella, thanks!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
Your video is amazingly detailed.
I appreciate you watching. Cheers!
You are an excellent instructor. Thank you
I appreciate that! Cheers!
Thank you. Pushing the emulsion tube down with the screwdriver saved me. Couldn’t figure that out and was scared to cause damage. 🙏
Glad to help.
Nice to see someone demonstrating how to use the studs before removing the carb. It makes it so easy but yet you here people saying the Honda engines are so hard to work on. Ive always done it that way. The only thing i dont like is their fuel line clamps. I always pitch those and use the small pinch type ones. Nice job Stella !👍🔧🇺🇸Roger
Thanks Mr Roger! A few of my Honda vids I don't use those studs. I figure the average DIY homeowner won't use these, and need to show how to juggle that plethora of gaskets. Cheers!
Absolutely correct Roger those hose clamps are the shits. We normally change them out with the regular type since Jake ordered different metric size clamps we commonly use.
@@waynestefinashen239 Wayne its nice to see that you think the same as i do about those clamps. Im just a flipper and i wont pass those on to anyone. You and Jake are doing a great job on your channel and its always great to have interaction with both of you. 👍😎
Like the all thread idea.
Thanks for watching Mr Jim!
Next time your at the Dollar General, pick up a gallon of some stuff called AWSOM, I think you'll like it over pine sol..
Also, I like to use compressed air to clean out the jets after a good cleaning.
Thank you for the video..
Thanks! I've used Awesome cleaner, but a I recall it tends to darken and mottle up the finish briggs and honda carbs. I try to avoid that. Cheers!
thanks for the video. i went the easy way and replaced the carb since it was about $20 from Honda, but will clean out the old one out as a spare.
Good idea. I appreciate you watching!
Thank you so much lawnmower lady! Mower is working now!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
Way To Go.This Is Important Info.
You Rock.Richard.
Thanks Mr Richard! Cheers!
Nice job, and good idea keeping everything contained in a plastic tub in the ultrasonic cleaner!
Yep, Mr Nick, I only change that water maybe twice in the busy season. Thanks for watching!
Saved me from buying a new lawnmower today, thank you!
Glad I could help!
Thank you so much! I was able to fix my work lawn mower with your tips and helpful video!
That's music to my ears. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!
Great idea with the studs!
I like the carburetor all thread idea. Good video.
Thank you Mr Chuck! If you have several pieces of Honda gear, it's a good investment to juggle all those gaskets. I appreciate you watching!
So helpful! Wish I saw it BEFORE I took it all apart though!🤗
Happy to help. Cheers!
Be careful putting chemicals in bins as you can get over hours or days spontanious combustion hence fire. Great video
Good tip! Thanks for watching. Cheers!
That main jet came out clean. I love my ultrasonic cleaner. I use a jar and dump the jar into a towel covered bowl. Then I can reuse the fluid. Dollar store awesome cleaner and beautiful Flint water are my fluid recipe. I save my bread ties to use as cleaning wire.
I use drip coffee filters after I let the jars settle for a day or two. I have used some of those jars dozens of times before having to replace the fluid. I honestly replace the water in the tank maybe twice a year? Cheers!
@@TheLawnmowerLady that is a good idea. We got a Keurig, and I almost never make drip coffee anymore. But I have 450 filters left.
Love the studs.to hold the bits together whilst taking off the carburettor.
Did notice only one nut on the bowl of the carburettor not the drainage one, a change by Honda naturally.
Will need to note that flat screw driver for the emulsion tube and that other special one to take that top.screw out.
I didn’t know you could put the parts and carburettor in a jar of solution before putting in Ultrasonic Cleaner.
I may invest in a Ultrasonic cleaner.
I learnt so much in this video, thank you Stella.❤️
Thanks Mr Rick! I don't remember when they changed those bowl nuts. The drain one IMO was too high on the bowl anyways. I use the jars to save on changing out the fluid every time I clean. I strain the fluid I use through drip coffee filter and prolly get a dozen passes. Cheers!
Great Job on the video I really enjoyed how you put this together
Thank you very much!
Great tip using the threaded bar to hold things in place👏👏
Glad you liked it Mr Al !
Your videos are great!! Keep them coming!!!👍👍💯💯💯
I appreciate you watching. Cheers!
Best video I have seen for this carburetor. I will certainly look for more from you.
I really appreciate you watching. Cheers!
M6, 100mm all thread earned you a like and subscribe, thank you, that's useful information :)
Cheers! Thank you.
I can't believe I didn't think of the threaded rod thing myself. That's gonna make my life a *lot* easier. Lining up all those gaskets is the worst part of dealing with Honda carbs.
Honda actually sells a "tool", basically the same. It's might pricey. There's a post on my community tab with an AMZN link for the same all-thread I bought. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
@@TheLawnmowerLady Great video. Just what I was looking for. But what is this community tab you mention with the AMZN link? I dont know where you mean. Thanks
@@rogiemac I'm not sure the community tab is available on all portable devices. You need to look at my channel page, from a laptop or desktop computer, and there is a tab called community. Sort of like posting on Instagram, I made a post about how I built them, and links to Amazon to where I purchased the threaded rod. I hope this helps.
@@TheLawnmowerLady Awesome. I found where you were talking about. Thank you!
Underrated channel imo. Very useful show&tell! Thanks for upload. Greetings from Germany 😁🇩🇪 Carpenterbea🐝
Thanks for watching Ms Bea! Prost!
I am impressed with the Honda gc and gcv engines. Them seem to be smooth engines.
I agree, better than most anything else out there thees days. Thanks for watching.
Holy cow you and your video are extraordinary!!! Super impressive! ❤
Thank you so much 😀
@@TheLawnmowerLady what a great use for an ultrasonic too. I would like to try and tackle this job myself someday. I have the exact same lawnmower. How did you up the idle RPM like that?
@@Robbie2Fly Sort of hard to see, but if you follow the governor arm from the back of the engine, I adjust the return spring on the other end of the arm. I bend the tab where the other end of the spring terminates. Tighter spring = higher RPM.
The old , jar in the ultrasonic cleaner, trick. I'd never would have thunk of it in million years.
Glad to help. Cheers!
Great video love the Studs that you made up
Thanks Mr Hank!
Lovely lady thanks i always learn more
I'm happy to help. Cheers!
Wow! Very nice video!
I can be such an idiot. I have the same engine on my mower. Did I ever think about just opening the fuel tap to empty the gas tank? Of course not. And thanks again for the reminder of putting those two studs in to hold the carb and gaskets while you are taking the rest of the air box off, or putting it back on again. An absurd design. I didn’t have the common sense initially to do this, and struggled getting all back on, until I finally put long nails into the slots to hold it.
Sometimes the obvious escapes us all. LOL! I'm a laughing with you, not at you 😇
Just got through watching Steve’s Small Engine Saloon live broadcast decided to check your channel out. You do a fantastic job with your videos. Needless to say I did subscribe to your channel.
Awesome, thank you! Thank you Mr John!
thanks for the tip with the all thread
I appreciate you watching Mr Mark!
It worked! Thank you @thelawnmowerlady this was daunting at first but your instructions made the process easy. Now my mower sounds supercharged! That doesn’t mean I messed something up with the carb does it?
Glad it helped! Unless you bent the bracket for the governor return spring, you're probably OK. That said, if it sounds like it's running crazy fast, it probably is. There are several tachometer apps for your phone that will get you in the ballpark. Cheers!
After doing this my lawn mower didn’t started anymore 😂
Go back to the basics: spark plug? Is the choke flap closed when it's cold?
Very good how to video on this Honda
Thanks Mr John. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!
@@TheLawnmowerLady cheers! your welcome
Thank you very much very informative easy to understand too thumbs up
So nice of you. I appreciate you watching!
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Very nice lady and she does navigate you slow one step at the time I wish to know if she does have a shoo . Near Fairfax Virginia I would love take my two cycle small engine for her to do service and tune ups she does know what is doing 💯 X 💯 🍀
I appreciate you watching. Cheers!
Great Video, thank you for the step by step tutorial. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Good video thanks and God Bless.
Thanks for watching!
@1.56 Nice trick!
Thanks for watching. Cheers!
Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent. You read the manual and used the "Special Tool" to remove and install the carburetor with.
I too used a 100mm length instead of the shorter one called out in the manual.
Thanks Mr David! To be honest, mine are closer to 95mm. I appreciate you watching !
Good video Stella. You always do a good job!
Thank you! Cheers Mr Bob!
excelente video gracias
¡De nada! Gracias por ver. ¡Salud!
Hertz hired the GCOAT 😝
I have some of those dowels. No frustration and cussing putting it back together. Mine don't have slot to use screwdriver.
I agree. Dremel tool made those slots easy.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
@@TheLawnmowerLady This very moment I am carrying out the carby repairs you outlined. You were correct, the jets were clogged. Im an old dog and CAN learn new tricks. xx
Thanks!
And a SUPER thanks to you for supporting my channel. Cheers!
Superb job all around 👏
Thanks a lot Mr Rooster 😊 Cheers!
Caution using tip cleaners on carb ports, don’t over size the port accidentally because the carb is tuned to use the size of port from factory, if it’s bigger you’ve permanently changed the carb tuning.
I agree.
I like that ultrasonic cleaner, very fascinating.
Me too! It's a time saver for sure. I can work on other things while it buzzes away. Cheers!
I git mine from Harbor Freight ,really helps.
Excellent video. Well done and detailed. I have the same mower that appears to run normally but won't rev up in heavy grass. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Thanks 👍 Perhaps the blade is on wrong, or just dull? If not, I suggest trying to up the RPM by adjusting the bracket where the governor return spring is attached. More tension on the spring = higher RPM. Don't over do it. Hope this helps.
Another good one cheers
Cheers Mr D!
I always crack the bowl nut loose while on the machine. Not loose, just barely break it loose.
Great Idea Mr Timothy! Now if i just could remember to do that. 😬
thanks for the help, this and your other videos are awesome. My 79 year old dad used fuel that is probably as old as he is and it gunked up the carb. I cleaned the leaking carb and reassembled. It is no longer leaking, however, the machine now starts and then dies. I don't know if the auto throttle/choke is not working properly. machine is one year old Troy-Bilt TB145H with a Honda GCV 160 engine. It is almost identical to the machine in this video but not self-propelled. Any advice on what I can do?
It sounds like the idle circuit. It's under a a screw on the top of the carb. If it's a metal screw, it's a JIS screw that is very tight. Easy to strip out with a phillips screwdriver. That jet is non-removable. If it's plastic the idle jet is removable, and might need new o-rings. Hope this helps.
Great vid Stella, interested in the tachometer you used
Thanks Mr Phil ! I got it several years ago for working on scooters. It's a bit of overkill for lawnmowers, but still a good tachometer-made in Canada: amzn.to/3sHibiH
@@TheLawnmowerLady Thanks Stella, yikes it's a tad expensive but certainly makes setting the revs much easier
Great video, it helped me a lot. As others have commented, loved the use of studs to keep everything in place. It's a bit of a nightmare without them. I know, that's how I did it the first time. I do have a question. My mower seems to not have a gasket on the engine side of the carb. It that correct, or did I somehow lose the gasket?
Check any of the major parts houses for an exploded diagram of your particular engine. They do change them up depending on the type of choke mechanism. There typically is a very large gasket that acts like a heat shield on the engine, maybe a spacer, then another gasket that fits the carb. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
The needle in these Honda engines is ridiculously fiddle. At least on my mower, the needle is barely the width of the slot that holds it, so that if your aim isn’t 100% precise, it pops out as you’re trying to insert it back into the carb. An additional lesson regarding this is to make sure you are not doing this while sitting on your driveway. Don’t ask me how I know this….lol
I wish I would have read this before I did it three times sitting in my driveway
mopar penetrating fluid , buy cans of it at dodge dealership , spray it into a can cap and let yer parts soak in that ( jets etc...) it will blow your mind , that carb cleaner is no comparison even the ultra sonic will not get parts as clean , I also just spray it in every hole in carb and let it sit , then wash out with brake cleaner .
Thanks for that tip Mr Caperfish! I'll check it out. Thanks for watching!
Bowl gasket is high dallor items
I agree.
Can you help me with finding those 2 shoulder bolts that you mount the carb with? I cant find them anywhere. Great video and very good detail!
ruclips.net/channel/UCyHHZNuUqfwhSSU_gEQFHiAcommunity?lb=UgkxC_6jvO9O0MTWVuH7qFqG4bC3dLtbRgZ_ If you can't see community posts here's what I purchased to fabricate these studs: amzn.to/3tq4Xa8
I cleaned the carb as you showed precisely in the video. What did I do wrong, with the choke hook up. It starts good with the choke on,. does't run properly after choke opens up fully. The governer goes into high RPM & stays high all the time. Please advise !~*George
Might need to double check you got the idle circuit completely clean. That, and check the return springs and linkages to the carb. Hope this helps.
4 more gaskets. Where did they go?
Some older ones indeed have more gaskets. If this is NOT a Honda mower, you need to look up the parts diagram for the engine, not the mower. It is often stamped on one side, sometime vertically. It's also often hard to read, like it was stamped with a dot matrix printer from the 1900s. With that number, you can look up the exploded parts diagram at most any large parts house: partstree, jackssmallenines, repairclinic, etc.
I must say I did like your video but, Yes there is a but Sorry. If you look back on the disassembly and the reassembly you reversed the position of the governor spring and the throttle cable. Does that make a difference? Im following right now but I'm going to reassemble the original way and if that doesn't work I'll reverse them. If im wrong please correct my ignorance. 3:58 and 17:28 timelines
Yikes! Yes put it back the way you found it. Generally speaking that governor arm linkage will not fit in the smaller hole. Clearly this one did. The only real issue is added spring tension where it comes in contact with that linkage arm. I suspect the RPM changes might be delayed maybe a second or two slower with that added friction.
Why don't they make needle valve click in ? It's so loose as you know cause it took three times to put in lol. Also I forget names where you dropped I think emulsion tube whatever that means Iol . Followed by another part ? That went in behind it. Does it screw into back of emulsion tube ?
Yes, it does.
Great video! My HU700F has a metal gasket. Where does this gasket go?
Not sure? Check a parts diagram online. Thanks for watching.
Why did you blow in that tube ? And what does that little screw do that needed that different Phillips screw thing .
To clear out any residual fuel, debris, or water from the tank. The idle jet is under that JIS screw
What solution did You use to clean the carburator in ultrasonic washer?
My goto juice is water and Pine-Sol, 5:1 Here's a video with a bit more info: ruclips.net/video/P6h54CpcotM/видео.html
I have a Honda hrx217hya lawn mower that is practically brand new. It’s got the Honda Gcv 200 engine. Worst mower I’ve ever purchased! Anyways I changed the spark plug, air filter, oil and changed to non ethanol gas with star tron. I even changed the thermowax in it. Weird thing is, the mower will start first pull if temps are above 80 degrees f. If it’s under 70 degrees f, than the mower takes 8-10 pulls to start. I’m unsure what epa has done to these and if they changed the design. This is the first Honda I’ve had trouble with. Any comments lawnmower lady?
I almost hate to say this, but if it were me... I would be looking for nice used HRX217 from about 5 years ago with the GCV190 engine, before they switched over to this (value engineered) GCV200. I see them all the time on FB marketplace and craigslist. I have no doubts you can sell yours and come out even or in the money. They were the best mowers on the market, with many features found only on commercial mowers. Honda, IMO made too many drastic changes to compete with the cheap and often inexpensive engines coming from SEA. I wish I had better advice...
@@TheLawnmowerLady have you seen this issue as well with the new Hondas?
I have not seen this specific problem, but several others. The other option is to return it under your warranty for replacement or refund? I have repaired several of the HRN216 series (different mower, newer engine design) and have never had hot/warm start issues.
drj Westfield Wisconsin what size is your sonic cleaner and where did you get it. Thank you for your time I enjoyed your video nice job.
Thanks for watching. I released a video last on my cleaner. ruclips.net/video/P6h54CpcotM/видео.html There's an AMZN link in the description. Cheers!
How far in do I thread the screw with the spring on it?
I'm thinking you are talking about the idle speed adjustment on the top of the carb... I've never seen one where more than 2-3 threads are protruding on the other side.
My lawn mower idles to fast the RPM are to much . Hurts my hands and sounds like it’s going way to fast. What did you turn to fox that problem ? Also I think I might need a new carburetor for next year . Can you link one up on Amazon please
Decrease the tension on the idle return spring. Find where the spring terminates, and bend that tab a bit. There are too many different carbs out there for me to link. You will need to look at a parts diagram for the engine, not the mower.
@@TheLawnmowerLady is that the wire spring connected to the throttle ?
@@superchief44 No, you need to look on the bottom of the governor arm coming out of the crank case. There is a heavier spring there, about 3 inches (75mm) long.
@@TheLawnmowerLady I’m a visual guy can you circle that area for me ?
@@superchief44 it's below the fuel hose, aft of the fuel tap.
Love your video but I have a question. Is there a gasket between the auto choke and the engine?
There is a huge gasket (really a heat shield made of the same gasket material) on the engine, then the auto choke spacer/bracket thingy (that the thermowax plug engages with), another fibre gasket, then the carb. Here's a good diagram: tinyurl.com/2wu3sk4v Thanks for watching!
6:43 Can you please find me a link to that screwdriver? I can’t find one in my home that thin and small to get in there to remove it. Thank you
You might have to buy online. The key words you are looking for is "cabinet screwdriver" I just got one from Channellock: amzn.to/44Y4SMj I did have to file down the tip, it was just a hair too thick.
@@TheLawnmowerLadyWhat’s the tool called you use to file it down a bit?
@@thewiseguy7100 I just put it in my vise and carefully sanded both faces with a medium cut flat metal file. I only too off a few thousands of an inch on each side. Just be careful to not round the edge.
I was wondering where and how you hooked up the tach, and what screw adjusts the throttle speed?
That tach (affiliate link in the video description after the chapter listing) has a proximity sensor probe on the end that needs to be held anywhere close to the spark plug cap or wire. Actually adjusting the RPM on this Honda is by bending the governor return spring bracket. I'm using needle nose pliers to bend that bracket at 21:44 More tension on the spring = higher RPM.
Thank you so much! @@TheLawnmowerLady
How you do the rpm increase?.. I'm definitely gonna use your tool links in description.. Nothing wrong with good bent needle nose pliers
Thanks for asking Mr Matt. I have a video on how to adjust the RPM on a Briggs engine: ruclips.net/video/s1eiIAJC_jo/видео.html The principle is the same for a Honda: I'm slightly bending the bracket where the governor return spring lands, just below the fuel tap. I'll do a video on that with the next Honda I get on the bench. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Hi what ultrasonic cleaner do you use?
It’s a commercial Kendal amzn.to/3NWACqZ I prefer the ones without all the digital electronics. Cheers!
@@TheLawnmowerLady Thanks 👍
@@TheLawnmowerLady cool! I might get one. How long have you owned it?
Can you post a link for the M6 threaded rod so we can buy them?
M6 stainless steel all thread : amzn.to/3PHrxa8 Thanks for watching.
@@TheLawnmowerLady THANK YOU!
What kind of ultrasonic cleaner is that?
It's a 3-liter Kendall I purchased off AMZN amzn.to/3sto2aI I chose one with knobs and switches. I'm not too happy with all digital devices.I find the touch pads go wonky way too soon. Thanks for watching!
I wonder if it’s possible to do a video on how the front wheels are attached to the mower. When I lift my mower up, it seems that the right front wheel drops down from its slot. There is a spring there, but I don’t know the location of which way it goes (next to the wheel, or on the other side of the bracket). I can pop the wheel back down into its slot, but it continually comes off when I raise the mower, and I can’t find any diagram as to how this is supposed to attach to the machine….???
That's a hard one to figure out, so may different body/deck manufacturers. You will find good exploded parts diagrams at most major parts houses with the model # of the mower, not the engine. I hope this helps? Thanks for watching Ms Inisfad. Cheers!
is the m6 250 mm threaded rod the size I need to reinstall the carb and air filter parts?
Mine are just under 100mm
What happens if that hole isn’t lined up on that spacer?
It blocks an air passage into the carburetor.
@@TheLawnmowerLady Thanks for the reply. I’m having a hell of a time with my TB240, I’ve never really messed with engines so this is all new to me.
@@TheLawnmowerLady Can you tell me how many gaskets there should be in between the engine and the filter?
@@MrThebald1 I wish I could. The older the engine the more gaskets in my experience. You will need to look up the parts diagram for the engine, not the mower. It will be stamped on one side on the oil sump.