Fixing A Yard Machines Mower That Needed Some Maintenance
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Thanks for watching. Having to do maintenance work can be really challenging.
This video is meant as entertainment, always practice safety.
I would have left the valve cover alone as long as I didn't see a need to do so. Great job!!
Good call and thank you!
Checking the valve clearances is part of maintenance, like old school cars.
agreed
Good fix and pretty clean machine.
It sure is and thank you!
I enjoy watching your Videos so much! Thanks for teaching me so many things and skills, which already helped me so many times! 😊
You are so welcome!
Hello ... from MSS Angel-Lee
She wasn't getting a spark even though I put a new plug in .. 😮
I finally cut my front yard .... I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU... Yeah, I got her started, at first she putted a bit sounding terrible and good at the same time I'm so glad she cranked .. So I took the spark plug back out made the air gap adjustments and she is finally running strong Starts right up with one pull 🎉
Unfortunately she still has the original problem - she won't stay running with the air filter on ...AGAIN SAME MOWER AS IN YOUR VIDEO
FYI I definitely have a new & the correct filter
Anyway I start her then I use a flat sponge filter over the holes close her up and cut my yard ... Because she never stayed running with the original style filter on ... I have No idea Why!
Maybe We Can Tackle that later AGAIN THANK YOU, THANK YOU, I THANK YOU!
Angel 😇
no problem and good work getting it working again.
.30 air gap on most small 4 cycle small engine spark plugs.That takes the cake for the cheapest throttle linkage I've ever seen
I know right.
The answer I'd like to give is: of course you should check the valve clearance. It's easy and will ensure the motor runs right. The truth is I have a 22 year old mower with about 800 hours on it that I've never checked the valves on. Why? because I'm cheap and don't want to buy a new gasket, and the fact that it starts first pull whether hot or cold.
Otherwise, I would say I maintain it quite well. I clean and lubricate it regularly, and even wax the deck at least once per year.
Two oil changes a year and a new filter at least once per year.
I thought about checking the valves when I dragged it out again this spring, but again, it started first pull. If it isn't broke, I'm not fixing it.
thanks for sharing
Great fix! It’s funny how often that mistake happens on the newer style Briggs carbs. I don’t usually bother checking the valve clearance on a mower that hasn’t seen much use. If the wheels are worn, the pull rope is all frayed and the paint is faded and rusty then I’d probably go ahead and dig into it, but on a machine with low hours on it that’s not exhibiting hard starting or any signs of clearance issues I’d leave it alone.
you make a good point about condition
No,I would check the valve lash !
very good choice
Great pick up off the error in the linkage.
thanks
One thing i descoverd was a lot of modern day engines have a low oil sensor that keeps the mower from starting if the oil is low then as soon as you add oil it’ll start so that will keep the engine from blowing up or getting damaged I’m not sure if all engines have that feature but I know some do
not on this engine, in fact I don't think I've come across a low oil sensor "any" residential push mower. Seen it plenty of times on horizontal shaft engines mainly for generators though.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I think my trimmer mower has it because it’s low on oil and it won’t start usually it starts easily and my trimmer mower I’ve had it for a few years we’ll find out when we do an oil change
good luck
I usually remove the valve cover and adjust the valves, especially on some Honda engines. Some of the GX series Honda engines tend to loosen the valves pretty badly causing a very hard pull back on the starter rope. I have seen some of the 13 hp Honda engine valves be as loose as 15 to 20 thousand out of spec. I usually on most other engines keep the exhaust valve clearance about .2000 looser than the intake valve. Those little mowers are pretty good for inexpensive mower. Usually, the wheels fall off due to lack of lube. The jelly in the carb and tank is from people using ethanol gas. Thanks for the video.
I might have to try that technique!
To me I think it's worth the Gamble why not make it run right check it completely thank you for the video
I think you're right!
Mower looks new all the mowers I get in like that one and the other one that looks like it all of them are always missing the air box cover and filter I makes me mad when people start messing with that don't know what they are doing lot of mowers I get to some are missing a lot of parts but it is a good thing I have a lot of mowers I got about 80 or 90 push mowers and about 75 weed eaters keep up the good work brother I love w your videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
thank you very much!
I sure do appreciate these videos an the help!
I appreciate your time and the comment. It means a lot.
It's good practice to check the valve clearance before selling these. I use a thin layer of black silicone on the gasket.
ah.. that's a good idea.
yep for sure and well only if it,s needed by my thought or calculations etc.
great choice
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yep too right mate.
Owing to the clear problem with the position of the choke lever, I personally would not have taken off the valve cover unless the engine still took 5 or 6 pulls to cold start once the choke lever was correctly orientated.
I like the way you think
I wouldn't have opened the valve cover. But that's because I don't have the mechanics touch and have a tendency to do damage. It's the same with the spark plug. The gap out of the box is what gets used.
I know exactly what you're getting at.
When I’ve fixed peoples mowers that have that recoil I will remove the insert and change it and the cup on the flywheel with the newer updated one if I have a spare one around
oh nice idea!
Good fix and I noticed it was running way too fast when you 1st started iit up. The choke was holding the throttle open and you cured that. I mowed yesterday after a 2 inch rain and then mowed a lot of a neighbors to try and beat the storm return and I ran wide open. 61% battery left. I'm well pleased. Happy week!
that battery is doing great!
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE So far. I'm still seeing what it'll do. They're not for everybody but for those who need them, ther sure are what's fills the bill!
Thanks, Pal!
If this is to be a mower to sell, I would definitely have done a valve adjustment on an OHV engine. On a flathead... it would have to show signs of needing it.
agreed
i've seen vids where they suspected fuel stabilizer (especially adding more than instructed on bottle) caused jelly to form . they advised switching to marine stabilizer , and maybe add a little less than recommended .
I do believe you're on to something
I would have left the valves alone! Being no indication that was the issue.
very good choice
I'd probably leave the valves alone unless absolutely necessary. If i did need to adjust them, I'd definitely reseal the valve cover with a new gasket if available, or use gasket maker.
As for the previous hard starting issue, that faulty choke was most likely the cause, and it is quite strange to see that issue on your mower, because i just had the same issue on one of mine. Mine was also missing the choke return spring, but luckily I had one from a Nerf gun that works perfect. Mine definitely looked like it was tampered with before though. I also saw the previous video on this mower, and I think if there was any debris still in the carb, it was either dissolved or pushed through into the engine from the fresh gas. I doubt you will need to worry about a clog in that carb right now.
yes I didn't show it, but I ended up adding a fuel filter on the fuel line and cleaning out the carb once more. You're very perceptive !
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Thanks!
Now if it was a older mower I would have done that. Or if I had signs of it being off the valve lash then that's when I would do it. But other than that if it's not old and you have no signs of anything being wrong I wouldn't do it
well said
I have one of these right now but didn't really did to get deep into it but when I took the spark plug out it was pouring gas out. Could it be a bad piston ring? I did do a compression test it was bad. But I'm going to try Valve see what that looks like next
no the problem starts at the carb. It's leaking fuel into the engine.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGEok thank you sir. I think I have a new one here somewhere.
What would make a husqvarna 128LD With a brand new carburetor new field lines, new sparkplug, not idle. It will just die and then we'll not restart. I've tried to give it more fuel and when I do It will only run when you're squeezing the trigger when you let go it dies. And will not restart, and you have to start all over from square one.
you mentioned that you tried to give it more fuel. How did you do it? Also is the purge bulb filling with fuel? And can you see the fuel moving thru the lines when pressing it?
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yes I changed the fuel lines I put a brand new fuel Filter And the primer is working fine. I adjusted the l screw that is for fuel from everything I've watched about it.
have you done a compression test?
Awesome videos .. - unfortunately I have the same mower ... But she just will not start back up.. I've emptied cleaned at out new gas in tank, changed the oil,
new spark plug, even followed you video and cleaned the carburetor, STILL NO START, - Let me say I have cut the yard twice this year .. - it's just when I stop to empty the bag .. she wouldn't start right back up - so I'd go grab some water and rest a few ... - she never starts on 1-2 pulls .. In the beginning some times I'm pulling back to back 4-5times she starts putts a little then she runs strong.. I finally tried to force start with my drill she on occasion sound like she'll start .. but doesn't ...
Frustrated.. grass is getting higher .. not looking forward to hearing from HOA.. plus let's face it a well manicured lawn just looks & feels better ... but I digress ... - IF I HAD THE $$ .. EASY DROP IT OFF AT A SHOP, or even pay for service .. Currently very fixed income so neither is an option ... Please help ... I was thinking maybe just get a new carburetor.. but I followed your last video to a Tee.. filter was clean, I cleaned jets - Truth your tank & in side carburetor was dirtier on your video ...than mines Please Please help me!
have you checked to see if there's spark? or have you tried to drop some fuel into the carb and then tried starting it. It almost sounds like somethings missing, spark or fuel, because I doubt the engine changed while you were getting something to drink
I actually agree .. it seems like there's no spark ... I changed the plug, no start - cleaned off and put the old one back in still no start.. I want to ck for a spark but Problem is : I don't know how to check for a spark?
Also let me say - I did tried spraying in starter fluid ... still no start . Really think it's not getting a spark
How do I ck the ignition coil?
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU... I finally got her started, she putted a bit .. I took the spark plug out made the adjustments and she is running strong Starts right up with one pull. There's the original problem still She won't start or run with the air filter on ... definitely a new & correct filter - so I start her it a flat sponge filter over the holes close her up and cut my yard ... - She never stayed running with the original style filter on ... I have No idea Why
Maybe We Can Tackle that later AGAIN THANK YOU, THANK YOU, I THANK YOU!
Angel 😇
I take photos just in case I forget something so I don’t mess up
that's a very good idea
Thank you for your useful videos. I have a question on a project of mine. I have a 1996 Craftsman 42” lawn tractor with a Kohler Engine.
It’s recently been difficult to start.
i’ve never checked the lash. The manual states that the lash is not adjustable.
The valve clearance for the Kohler CV15S-41526 15 HP engine is as follows:
Intake valve clearance: 0.004-0.006 inches (0.10-0.15 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.004-0.006 inches (0.10-0.15 mm)
When I checked the lash on both valves following best practices I was unable to slip .004 in either valve.
Is it true that this Kohler engine valve lash cannot be adjusted?
-Carl, NC
yes they have hydraulic lifters so there's nothing to check
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Thank you for the information. I appreciate your help.
no problem
On a 12-year-old lawnmower, definitely take off the valve cover and inspect valve lash 💯%
good choice
I have one of these engines, it only runs on starting fluid even though I cleaned the carb and it has good gas. Do you know what the issue could be?
did you clean all the openings in the white plastic cartridge? Did you also clean all the front facing openings in the inlet of the carb? also did you check and make sure the O-ring was installed on the back of the carb?
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yeah, I think I might just get a new carb.
best idea
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I bought a new carburetor, installed it and put gas in it, and it started on the 3rd pull! All I need to do now is give it a tune up and it'll be good to mow.
My Honda trimmer doesn't run on full speed.
I'd check the spark arrestor screen and also have you ever had it serviced?
i have a craftsman mower and it is spraying oil out of the evap hose why is it doing that
sure, either there's too much oil in the engine, or the piston rings are damaged to a point allowing the combustion gases to pressurize the oil galley and push oil out of the hose.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE ok i checked that and it was over filled buy i got it used not running from a neighbor and i wanted to get it running before a oil change
I understand