Dony, your videos are always well put together and very well explained. I love waking up on Friday mornings and having a notification that you uploaded a video. I can't explain to you how much I appreciate your content and how much its helped me with my equipment.. Thank you for your hard work
@@donyboy73Hi great video once again my solinoid hasn't got rubber on the tip. Do they make them with out it or has mine fallen apart? please regards Andrew from Australia 🇦🇺
@donyboy73 off topic but have you experienced the 42 inch deck on those deeres with blade engagement not pulling brakes off? And causing belt to cut into pulley guards?
If it helps there are such things as thin wrench sets you can buy too and not file down a normal wrench. I use my thin wrenches for car suspension parts and these solenoids all the time
Simple way to begin testing starting issues. This is my second time hearing to check for the key switch on/off tick. I have a spare solenoid from buying a new carb instead of a rebuild kit, because there were internal missing parts from a neighbor trying to help. The old carb had a history of problems so I got the spec replacement in a complete carb with solenoid. But I also learned the hard way to disassemble a carb on a workbench, not outside in the yard while troubleshooting. DOH! Thanks, Don!
It should be noted that some of these solenoids only have a single wire - the one on my Cub Cadet Super LT1550, for example. In its case, it uses its body as the ground via the carburetor.
great video Donnie. i picked up a franken mower a year ago with a 20HP briggs for $50, i was told it looked crap from being stored in a container for 3 years. it turned up to be a tow mower for a sand blasting company, but they needed something much bigger. one look and i knew i scored, there was blast media all over it, but NO wet patches anywhere indicating the engine had oil leaks, i removed the carby and discovered the only thing wrong was the gummed up solenoid, i'm more used to 12.5HP briggs, so hadn't worked on a mower with a solenoid. the oil was clear so it had barely been run, quite a score for $50, in Australia that engine is well over $1000, it will soon be going on a wide body Murray
Excellent diagnosis and repair. I' dont have a lawn tractor so I'm a total novice so a solenoid on the carburetor would never occur to me. Why is a solenoid on the carb needed? Seems like an extra part that would keep an engine from starting as in this case. I am only familiar with solenoids on starter motors.
It is an anti-backfire solenoid. The proper way to shut down a riding tractor is to run at slowest speed for 10 or 15 seconds. This valve will prevent gas being dumped into carb, thus causing a backfire. Have a great weekend!
Based on the shape of that solenoid, that looks like a Walbro-style carb as opposed to a Nikki, the latter of which a lot of folks aren't too keen. Wonder if Briggs, which prefers Nikki, factory installed it or if the owner bought an aftermarket carb at some point? A/M Walbro-style units are available but harder to find than Nikki.
Last B&S I had with a bad solenoid was a single cyl, had a Ruixing carb, a Keihin clone. So some of those too in the mix of previously Walbro and Nikki carbs
Sometimes that rubber cap on the pin comes loose and close the main jet after start and stop the engine. While remove the carburetor we have check that too. Some solenoid don't have the rubber cap. It's better to keep a fuel tap . So that while transporting the tractor the carburetor won't flood.
Have often wondered just how that solenoid works. So, when the key is on, there is power to that solenoid at all times while running? My buddy has one of these Briggs on his husky. Hoping I never have to attack that complicated carburetor, especially since you must pull off that plastic intake manifold, seems like the plastic will warp and never seal again....
Hi Dony, do you know what the plastic (usually red) plug is on the case, down below the muffler, on a Stihl ms180. Could it be for an bar oil adjustment on a different model? Thanks
So many repair shops blame the fuel, fuels have never been better. It’s the low grade plastic parts that are the problem, cheap soft fuel lines, junk carbs and tanks, not the fuel.
Sometimes that rectangular multiwire connector near the Ignition switch does not make the connection for the solenoid to operate. Common on my X320. HATE THE ADS.
Nice fix and cheap for the customer as well. I’ve been enjoying your vids for a while now. Do you have a link to where I can book a seasonal maintenance or repair on gas equipment. I’m in Ontario as well. -Pidge
Those solenoids are more of a pain than they're worth. Take a pair of side cutters, snip the plunger end, and call it a day ! Solenoid bypass complete. 😄
I have a problem where that anti-backfire solenoid is seeming to be intermittent. It never was stuck, it just lost power and engine quit running. I’ve sprayed the contacts in the plug and in the receptacle on the solenoid, with CRC Lectro Motive parts cleaner….twice. I also sprayed the harness connector on the right side, where this wire passes through. It started working again each time, BUT has quit twice on me. The wire sits in a little metal clip under the front of the engine, on the way from the solenoid back to the right side, where it gets power. -carburetor is on the left….it’s a Briggs & Stratton 17 HP single cyl. I checked for a bare spot in the wire, but couldn’t find one. Do you ever see an intermittent solenoid? I suppose the solenoids are kinda expensive….
The owner is fortunate to have found you !
Best channel I have found for sound advise and tremendous savings on small engine DIY projects. Thank you
I appreciate your very succinct presentation style. Clear, concise and to the point without a bunch of silly background music or extemporaneous drama.
Every time a youtuber I watch falls into that same algorithm-chasing pattern I unsubscribe. I absolutely hate dramatized anything.
Dony, your videos are always well put together and very well explained. I love waking up on Friday mornings and having a notification that you uploaded a video. I can't explain to you how much I appreciate your content and how much its helped me with my equipment.. Thank you for your hard work
Awesome! Thank you!
@@donyboy73Hi great video once again my solinoid hasn't got rubber on the tip. Do they make them with out it or has mine fallen apart? please regards Andrew from Australia 🇦🇺
@@andrewdickson9964 Some solenoids don't have the rubber tip.
@donyboy73 off topic but have you experienced the 42 inch deck on those deeres with blade engagement not pulling brakes off? And causing belt to cut into pulley guards?
@@gadasavideos8564 yes sometimes the brake mechanism on deck gets seized
Great channel - the essence of the problem and repair are shown - a specific solution without unnecessary philosophies
Cool fix! Clever engineering to make that bracket just tall enough to get in the way of removing the solenoid... :)
Good job you found the problem thanks for sharing have a great day
If it helps there are such things as thin wrench sets you can buy too and not file down a normal wrench. I use my thin wrenches for car suspension parts and these solenoids all the time
You’re a small engine genius! Alway learn a lot watching your videos.
Nice fix and good information. Thanks for sharing 👍.
Great job. Good tips. Simple but hard. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thanks Don, great outcome without a huge outlay. Excellent advice about the solenoid as well, Cheers
Great information as usual, thanks Donny
I always learn so much from you 😊
Thanks Dony. Always good mate.
Very nice fix Dony.👍
Another great fix dony
Simple way to begin testing starting issues. This is my second time hearing to check for the key switch on/off tick. I have a spare solenoid from buying a new carb instead of a rebuild kit, because there were internal missing parts from a neighbor trying to help. The old carb had a history of problems so I got the spec replacement in a complete carb with solenoid. But I also learned the hard way to disassemble a carb on a workbench, not outside in the yard while troubleshooting. DOH! Thanks, Don!
That's the solenoid I mentioned a while back. I removed mine and put in a in-line fuel shut off valve
It should be noted that some of these solenoids only have a single wire - the one on my Cub Cadet Super LT1550, for example. In its case, it uses its body as the ground via the carburetor.
Thanks Dony! Good info and demo! 👍👍
great video Donnie.
i picked up a franken mower a year ago with a 20HP briggs for $50, i was told it looked crap from being stored in a container for 3 years.
it turned up to be a tow mower for a sand blasting company, but they needed something much bigger.
one look and i knew i scored, there was blast media all over it, but NO wet patches anywhere indicating the engine had oil leaks, i removed the carby and discovered the only thing wrong was the gummed up solenoid, i'm more used to 12.5HP briggs, so hadn't worked on a mower with a solenoid.
the oil was clear so it had barely been run, quite a score for $50, in Australia that engine is well over $1000, it will soon be going on a wide body Murray
Excellent diagnosis and repair. I' dont have a lawn tractor so I'm a total novice so a solenoid on the carburetor would never occur to me. Why is a solenoid on the carb needed? Seems like an extra part that would keep an engine from starting as in this case. I am only familiar with solenoids on starter motors.
It is an anti-backfire solenoid. The proper way to shut down a riding tractor is to run at slowest speed for 10 or 15 seconds. This valve will prevent gas being dumped into carb, thus causing a backfire. Have a great weekend!
Another great job Donny☃️👍👍
Good video. Thanks. Greetings from the Old Jarhead in WNC
Great job, I’m sure in your head you go through the entire fuel system. I bench test them using a 9 volt trans. battery. Thanks and take care.
Always a wealth of information. Thanks!
Being at the bottom of the fuel bowl, they will collect "junk". I keep a spare as well. Thanks Donny!
Great video, very helpful Donyboy!
Awesome thanks for letting us know
You bet
ciao dony,cosa dire? fantastico i tuoi video mi stanno aiutando molto sei un vero medico dei motori un saluto dall'italia
ciao dal Canada
Great video. I have an old John Deere la120 I need to work on.
Donyboy73.siempre Tus videos son de mucho aprendisaje. Mi admiracion para ty donyboy73!!! Salu2
Some times I will fill fuel hose with B12 and let it sit for a couple of hours to see if carb will clean up😊
Based on the shape of that solenoid, that looks like a Walbro-style carb as opposed to a Nikki, the latter of which a lot of folks aren't too keen. Wonder if Briggs, which prefers Nikki, factory installed it or if the owner bought an aftermarket carb at some point? A/M Walbro-style units are available but harder to find than Nikki.
Last B&S I had with a bad solenoid was a single cyl, had a Ruixing carb, a Keihin clone. So some of those too in the mix of previously Walbro and Nikki carbs
Easy peasy Dony....thanks for the video. Ya got lucky, 'eh. Better than having to pull the carb up 🙂
Nice work 👍
Sometimes that rubber cap on the pin comes loose and close the main jet after start and stop the engine. While remove the carburetor we have check that too. Some solenoid don't have the rubber cap.
It's better to keep a fuel tap . So that while transporting the tractor the carburetor won't flood.
Good info,easy fix that a novice would most likely overlook.
Great video it really helped me diagnos
Thanks Dony 👍🏼, great fix, mate.
Very good sir thanks for sharing
Thanks for your help
TY for Sharing
Very good info thanks .
Thanks Dony
nice no parts required repair thanks
Interesting, thanks.
Thanks
Thanks Mark!
Have often wondered just how that solenoid works. So, when the key is on, there is power to that solenoid at all times while running? My buddy has one of these Briggs on his husky. Hoping I never have to attack that complicated carburetor, especially since you must pull off that plastic intake manifold, seems like the plastic will warp and never seal again....
I wonder if it would be a good idea to remove and clean the solenoid every few years or so, even if it is operating correctly.
Good job.
Excellent!
Hi Dony, do you know what the plastic (usually red) plug is on the case, down below the muffler, on a Stihl ms180. Could it be for an bar oil adjustment on a different model? Thanks
So many repair shops blame the fuel, fuels have never been better. It’s the low grade plastic parts that are the problem, cheap soft fuel lines, junk carbs and tanks, not the fuel.
Sometimes that rectangular multiwire connector near the Ignition switch does not make the connection for the solenoid to operate. Common on my X320. HATE THE ADS.
Excellent video, what rpm should that motor run at ?
between 3200-3600
Nice fix and cheap for the customer as well. I’ve been enjoying your vids for a while now. Do you have a link to where I can book a seasonal maintenance or repair on gas equipment. I’m in Ontario as well.
-Pidge
Please contact me at donyboy73@yahoo.com
Hi Don
So this thing replaces a good old fashion shut off valve that only requires one or two fingers ?
Where do you get your schematics for engines and parts?
Those solenoids are more of a pain than they're worth. Take a pair of side cutters, snip the plunger end, and call it a day ! Solenoid bypass complete. 😄
And then the muffler will fill with gas, and explode. Which is one of the reasons the solenoid was added.
@@georgepruitt637 'Not'. who told you that bit of fiction?
I have a problem where that anti-backfire solenoid is seeming to be intermittent.
It never was stuck, it just lost power and engine quit running.
I’ve sprayed the contacts in the plug and in the receptacle on the solenoid, with CRC Lectro Motive parts cleaner….twice. I also sprayed the harness connector on the right side, where this wire passes through.
It started working again each time, BUT has quit twice on me.
The wire sits in a little metal clip under the front of the engine, on the way from the solenoid back to the right side, where it gets power.
-carburetor is on the left….it’s a Briggs & Stratton 17 HP single cyl.
I checked for a bare spot in the wire, but couldn’t find one.
Do you ever see an intermittent solenoid?
I suppose the solenoids are kinda expensive….
Nice👍👍
More times than not, it will stick again at some point. Best to plan on replacing it.
Damn good video. Thank you.
Rodents got into the Briggs and Stratton in my wife’s Equinox and ate a wire or two… no go condition from there…
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you need longer videos .
Cummins 5.9 engines have the same problem.
outlaw with a pair side-cut😗
I really thought it was the carb.
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Nope, I'm first!
lol
Why not just cut the plunger off the old one?
Why do we even need the solenoid .... just remove it.
Good ole ethanol fuel screwing up motors.
Stupid after bang solenoid
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