Fixing A John Deere La105 Riding Mower That Runs Only On Choke - Applicable To Any Lawn Mower
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 29 фев 2024
- Easy DIY to repair a riding lawn mower only runs on choke. Step by step, simple things first, to repair your lawnmower. We show how to repair a Nikki carburetor and the common issues they have along with how to replace your Nikki with a WALBRO. This repair works on almost every lawn mower with any brand engine. This repair works on riding mowers, zero turns, brands like.... Cub Cadet John Deere MTD AYP Husqvarna Poulan Pro Murray Troy Bilt Craftsman Honda Toro Snapper and many more. Powermore, Briggs and Stratton, Kawasaki, Kohler, Tecumseh and more.
----Torch Tip Cleaner Set.3" and 5"
amzn.to/3IqRTrL
----Walbro Carburetor
amzn.to/49xFTRf
#johndeere
#nikki
#lawnmower
Check out these other Great Small Engine Channels
@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
@TarylFixesAll
@THEMOWERMEDIC1
@donyboy73
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRustyRooster
Fixing A John Deere La105 Riding Mower That Runs Only On Choke - Applicable To Any Lawn Mower
Edited by YouCut:youcutapp.page.link/BestEditor
diy,lawn,replace,cut,tutorial,help,broken,garden,fix,learn,hedge,brush,start,basic,easy,generator,mower,riding,blower,chain,saw,weed,eater,trimmer,grass,install,blade,bar,tips,tricks,efficiently,stihl,husqvarna,husky,echo,honda,shindiawa,dull,diagnose,save,money,tech,clogged,bogging,idle,weedeater,leaf blower,lawnmower,how to,two stroke,four stroke,troubleshooting,outdoor power equipment,small engine repair,pressure washer,hand held,still 
Хобби
----Torch Tip Cleaner Set.3" and 5"
amzn.to/3IqRTrL
----Walbro Carburetor
amzn.to/49xFTRf
You ever do a video on cub cadet that throw the deck belt off? Enjoy the heck out of the channel.
Thank you. I don't think I have a video on that. In that situation I would first look at all pulleys checking alignment, then remove belt. Next spin and check spindles and idler pulleys for play and bearing issues.
Then look up your machine on parts tree. Check the deck diagram to see if you are missing any belt retainers. Hope this helps.
@@RaleysSmallEngines thank you for the tips I will give it a shot.
@@markfox9436 You're welcome my friend. Awesome, you can do it !!
I have a kohler command 17.5. When I try to start it it acts like its hydro locked. If you turn the fly wheel a little bit it fires right up and runs good. Battery fully charged
Thanks T Bone for videos. I have a John Deer 110 and a twin cylinder craftsman that is a 2007 model that still runs like a champ. I have learned a lot watching your videos.
After dinner coffee and a Raleys video,,,,,, life is good! 👍
Lol, thank you my friend.
Seems you’ve been around the block a few times! First time viewer and I really enjoyed watching a pro at work!
Awesome, thank you for your kind words. Welcome to our channel.
I’ve got a 23 year old craftsman 42 “ mower keep it serviced have not spent near the money as a Johnny D cost and still cuts grass great.
Awesome, yes the older ones are built much better.
Just keep it serviced and you save 3 k
Huquvarna YTH 24V48. Took some time to turn from junk when receiving it as please get this thing out of my shed to a reliable machine today. Your videos help make this happen. Thank you.
That's great my friend. I like Husqvarna mowers.
Love it! I’ve got a Joh Deere LT166. Needs a little TLC, and I think this is the ticket. Thank you for sharing your humor and expertise!
T-Bone, I have a JD D110, Husqvarna yth22-42, Husqvarna 185-42 and a new Husqvarna ts242. I've been watching you for a year now and will be taking a small engine community college course in April. I hope to help my family and maybe flip some tractors in my spare "retired" time. Thank you for your videos, I've learned a lot from you.
Nice collection of mowers. That's great, I'm sure you will do a great job. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement my friend.
I still have my grandpa's LA110. Just put a new carb, fuel filter and pump, spark plug, oil change, air filter. She still brings the thunder, baby.
Heck yeah!!!
Oops the new carb i got is a nikki, but I only bought it because the original carb on my old jd was a nikki, so i just stuck with that as a replacement. I guess if new one starts giving me the "what for" I'll try to snag that gooder one. But so far it's still running good.
I have a John Deere S170 with just 7.2 hours, at this time all good I used it last weekend. I usually cut grass 10 months a year, November and February usually once during the month. Gulfport, MS
Petal, Ms here 🙂
Gautier
Awesome
I've got 4 different mowers. Ranging from a mid to late 1990s Agco Allis 1616H (Simplicity) with the 44 inch deck, that I did an engine swap on. To a 2004 John Deere JX75 I've had since high school. I do have a 2003 Snapper Hi Wheel 26 inch mower that's sorta rare, but not unheard of. I did recently acquire a 1991 Ariens LM21S with the 5HP TVS-120 Tecumseh. I did have to put a rod in it as it had developed a rod knock after its previous owner decided to cut grass with no oil in it. Love the content T-Bone! Keep up the great work!
Heck Yeah ! What a collection you have. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend.
Right confession,,,,, I don’t know what type of lawnmower I got coz I pay the neighbors to mow my lawn 🤣🤣🤣 but it’s electric anyhow. Great video, love your style, I learned so much from these entertaining but educational videos,,,, love to Mrs T from me and baby ❤️❤️
Nothing wrong with having the neighbors cut your lawn my friend. Thanks so much for your kind words my friend. Proud to call Ya'll our friends.
Thanks Y'all 😊 sending love back to you two ❤
😊❤
Another job well done. Thanks T Bone.
Thank you Phil
I've got a 2013 RZT S 46 Cub Cadet still going strong and cuts 5 acres every 2 wks. I also use it to pull my wood trailer (3'×4') during fall & winter!
That's awesome Jack. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend.
I'm using a 1990 Dynamark with a 39 inch deck that i had gotten from a buddy. It needed some work so I restored it and it has been fantastic. T-Bone they just don't make equipment like they use to
Awesome, yep older is better my friend.
Nice work t- bone
Nice repair on a very neglected tractor T-Bone. That things so rusty that it looks like its never seen the inside of a garage! ✌🇺🇸
Thank you. You are correct, it sits outside at a hunting club and is neglected.
T, you swapped the old carb out for a new one but deleted the explanation for that swap! I thought I was losin’ it, but another commenter also mentioned that. Maybe just pin an explanation?
Yes, I'm sorry I didn't explain. The bottom line is Nikki is junk. I don't let a mower out of our shop that has a fuel issue with a Nikki. I do not want a customer coming back with issues. That's why it leaves with a Walbro, a dependable carburetor. Hope this answers your question my friend.
Nice job T-Bone, I did notice Mrs T-Bones hands fit around your neck perfectly. 🤣👍
My personal mowers are...
2022 Ariens Apex 54"
2007 Cub Cadet LT1050
2016 Husqvarna 26hp Garden Tractor I use to pull everything around with.
Thanks John, yes they do 😂 Great collection of mowers.
🤣🤣Thanks brother
That’s the exact same lawn tractor I’m working on now, it has 49.5 hours on it. It’s been setting in my barn for the past 6 years, it would not start one day so I just walked away from it, now I’m trying to get it running, I found a mouse had eaten through the coil wire so I ordered a new one and got it today, going to put it on tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
I hope you get it going, 49.5 hours is like new.
@@RaleysSmallEngines I got it running as long as I spray something in the carb, fuel pump is working, carb is bad I believe, have a new one coming Tuesday.
I have a ten year old Sears tractor and last year I noticed that the carb was spilling gas into the oil. It has a Nikki carb. Health issues kept me from working on it then so I appreciate your video. My spring project.
I am up north here in Canada, all I get when I search the carb number is nikki replacements, unless I want the chrome version for $150, others are $20-30,, great video..
I put a link in the video description.
I bought an Ariens Apex 52 zero turn in April of ‘22 after using a 2001 Craftsman GT3000 that I bought brand new. I parked it running albeit pretty clapped out after 21 good years.
Awesome, we have a ton of customers that love their Ariens. Gotta love those old Craftsman mowers.
Good Morning! i Love watching your videos. Thank You Very Much for making this Awesome video and for all of the info in it! i Always put a fuel shut off valve on any ride on mower or yard tractor. i put the shut off valve between the gas tank and fuel filter, this comes in Realy handy when i have to change the fuel filter. :)
Thank you Warren. Yes, a fuel shut off is always a great addition, and yes makes easier to replace fuel filter.
Hey T-bone & Mrs T. I have got a John Deere 445 with a 60" deck. I also have a John Deere 325 lawn tractor with a 48" deck. Sold a 318 last year.
Nice, you have some good machines.
I have the same tractor. Thanks for a fantastic and funny video.
Great video, very detailed & informative on your troubleshooting steps to determine cause of the problem. Keep them coming Professor Mr. T Bone
Thank you so much my friend.
I have the craftsman yet 3000 been working on her all winter. I'm fixing to trade out the niki style to the walbro.
Add a inline fuel cut of valve and after use shut of valve and let carb run dry 😊
I also ordered a new carburetor for it too. I checked the safety switches.
Great job T running like a new one. I have a cub cadet 50" v twin 23 hp kohler courage. Im going to do a full restoration on it. A snapper SPX 46" v twin intek 22 hp briggs. I enjoy watching your videos. I have learned a lot of tricks from you. Looking for more videos Tbone.
Thank you. Awesome, I'm sure it will turn out like new.
Gre a t Vidoes I have a 2013 RZT S Cub Cadet every one tells me it's MTD junk but I have only changed oil and filter and one set of tires and normal maintained. Love this mower. Kohler Command engine.
I always take a pic of carb linkage with my phone. So many holes on so many levers and if you don’t hook them up right it becomes a new level of frustration.
Awesome !! Yes, a camera is a great tool. I do that also on equipment that I'm not familiar with.
Very helpful, unless the linkages are hooked up wrong.
Thumbnail got me! LOLOLOL!!!
LOL !! We had fun taking those pictures.
35 year old Kubuta G6200 getting tired but built like a tank. 2023 Kubota GR2020 with bagger.
Awesome, Kubota is a great machine
@@RaleysSmallEngines I would buy another G6200 today if only Kubota offered them.
Great video and informative.
Thank you Tbone.
Thanks Willy
Love my Ariens Apex 24hp Kawasaki 60 inch fab deck
Heck Yeah
@@RaleysSmallEngines really like your videos and your (kiss) approach (keep it simple stupid)
I have a John Deere LT155 and it doesn’t Look like any of those in the video tutorials I’ve watched. My mower was pulsing and only running on choke. I thought I needed an air filter but I got a whole set: air, fuel, oil and spark plug. I put all of those four in. Now it won’t turn over at all. I’ve dried up a carburetor in my car before by trying to start it too many times after running out of gas. I dropped a little gas in the carburetor before to fix that and it seemed to have helped. Maybe that’s all I need to do. I’m tired so I’m gonna wait until the morning. Wish me luck. Something tells me I’ll need to get a new carburetor. One of the videos I saw said the aftermarket ones can be a lot cheaper than the OEM’s so I’ll go for that. I don’t think I wanna try and clean out the one I have. Two of the videos I’ve seen, yours and another, both gone through trying to clean out their carburetors , but ended up getting the new aftermarket one. I think I’ll cut straight to the chase and pass on the surgery.
I have a 4016 ingersoll. A nothern one built like a tank.
Awesome
I got a John Deere rider just like that La 45 John Deere
Awesome !!
I like the gear transmission on that LA105. to drive, you just release the clutch and go and the only time you need to press a pedal is when you brake. it's like having built in cruise control. are any small lawn tractors made with a gear transmission anymore or is that a thing of the past now?
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Smart man
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Craig
That runs a lot more Gooder now mate TBones thanks for sharing me friend Mate T Bone 😅😅😂😂
my vinton oring from a assortment worked fine for me.
Why my Troy built shoot blue smoke it’s only 3 years old. Thank you for sharing. Frank
Could use an oil change, and try a 10W30 oil full synthetic. Or use about 6 oz of Lucas oil Stableizer. Then fill with oil. Just a suggestion.
Premature ring failure
If it's a Briggs it's most likely a head gasket, that's just an educated guess. It needs to be tested with a leak down tester to be sure.
@@RaleysSmallEngines thank you T bone I will try it
@@bertgrau3934 thank you I will check that out.
At the cost of brake cleaner I just sonic clean all the carbs, and use only distilled water and dawn dishwashing soap
It saves 150 bucks a month so far 😊
Learn alot from your tips and tricks T-bone what are those mats that you use to absorb access cleaning chemicals?
Thank you. They are called Pig Mats, here is an Amazon link to the ones I use.
amzn.to/3wPFOd9
Snapper Comet 30" cut .
That hour meter might be broke.
Heck Yea! I know you like your Snappers. Good point, nope I didn't check that. This mower sits outside all the time at a hunting club and is neglected.
I’ve got a Bad Boy zero turn with a Koehler engine
Heck Yeah ! Nice!
G'day from Australia
Great video
Very helpful
I have a 2004 L120 and a 2008 LA105
Both of which had been sitting around a long time, and I picked up very cheap
I have the L120 running reliably and have been using it
It still needs everything to do with the steering replaced at some point, to improve that side of things and a new set of blades
But the LA105 is another story
It starts and runs but continually surges
I want to fix this issue before I spend any more money on it
I've serviced the engine, stripped and cleaned the carby, and fitted a new fuel filter
Any advice and information to help me solve this issue would be great
Thanks in advance
Cheers, Mike 😄
Awesome! The surge should be fixed using the Walbro I showed in the video. I put a link in the first comment and in the description.
@@RaleysSmallEngines
Ah, I was thinking it wasn't carb related, but more throttle governor or cam related
John deere d110, bought it when my hip started acting up.
Nice, I'm sure it looks better than the one in the video.
Have a Gravely ZT1534 with a 15hp Kohler Crapage on it. Same issue here, only runs on choke. I’ve been having to use starting fluid for the last season too. Just replaced my fuel lines and fuel filter, did new wiring harness and starter, repainted it and new seat last season when I got the mower, so everything else runs great.
Any chance you have a link for the best Walbro carb for the Kohler 15hp? Really want to get it running right once and for all! Thank you for the helpful videos!
Was the cleaned original carb not working ?
Yes, it does. I didn't explain the reason I replaced it in the video, sorry. I replaced it because the Nikki Will fail again. I do not want a customer coming back with issues. The Walbro is a superior carburetor that is very dependable.
Do you have a link for the gaskets?
I have a neighbor has a john deere older model pops and back fires just running full rpms soon as the blades engauge it runs perfect like new i told him a year ago to clean his carb dtill hasnt dine that
I think that meter already tripped and started over😮😮😮😅😅😂😂😂
We watch your videos a lot and we are working on the lawnmower and we don’t know what to do, so could you help us?
Thanks for watching and commenting. What kind of problem are you having?
I missed the reason for changing the nikki to a walbro since you seemed to fix the nikki?? Anyways i have a 2004 10hp b&s Ariens 1028 riding mower. It’s kinda my hobby machine, i added tach, voltmeter, amp meter, cylinder head temp meter, headlights, tail lights, horn, front bumper and separate choke control.
Same here so I also mentioned that!
Very impressed with all the mods you did! Only things left are cruise control and backup camera! 😉🔧👍
@@Rein_Ciarfella ha ha, you’re right! It’s funny because sometimes i lay in bed and think about things that i could add to my rear engine Ariens. Then i fall asleep. Some people count sheep, but i count mower accessories! Thanks for the comment!
Sorry, I should have explained that better. Yes, I fixed the NIKKI, but I will not let a mower out of our shop with these issues because it will fail again. I do not tolerate come backs, the Nikki carburetor is junk and will fail. That's why it left with a Walbro, a dependable carburetor.
Love it has a horn! 😅
@@Mrs.T-bone That was the first accessory that i installed on it! It sounds like the Road Runner……………BEEP BEEP Mrs T!
Sounds like a carburetor clean up is in the work's 😂
Yuda man.
😄thank you
I have found them at Harbor freight
I don’t care what the hour meter says, that machine has got at least ten times that many hours on it! Somebody put a replacement meter on it. Easy swap! If the condition of the engine compartment isn’t enough, look at that seat!
Yes I was told the hour meters really mean nothing the small engine mechanic asked do you have an hour meter on your car? I said no he said well there you go..
The only thing with 70 hours on it is that hour meter.. LoL
I have no idea if the hour meter has been replaced. All I do know is that it sits outside at a hunting club to cut the little bit of grass at their clubhouse.
LOL
My LA 115 John Deere has been blowing oil for 8 years. Took it in, they said they fixed it, but it still blows oil from somewere, all over the back of the engine. Any suggestions?
" Again, I'm not cleaning it up the best in the world just because of what we are doing here." ............ "Again, I am not going for perfect." That's the main reason of cleaning a customers carburetor.
We knew we were replacing it
where are you located.i have some work i need done
South Carolina
I have a gravely mower
Are we talking about our own riders I got an old Craftsman 11 horse been sitting in the garage collecting dust just use what ever freebie I can pickup and get running so I ain't got time for it 🤷 Besides why rack up the hours on mine when I can do it on the next flip ?
Awesome
I have a 2000 Husqvarna with a 24 HP Briggs and Stratton it runs on Choke only Should I replace the carburetor or what Please give me help me out
Put a manual fuel cut off valve on it
I have a John Deere LA115 with the same motor and it surges pretty bad but only when the engine cover is on. With the engine cover off it runs smoother but still not perfect but doesn’t surge anyone have any idea of what it could be? I’ve cleaned the carb, replaced the fuel line coming from the tank, replaced the fuel pump and the filter
To add to that if I turn the choke on it’ll stop surging but then die but it’ll run all day long without the choke on it’ll just surge bad
Starving for fuel. Remove fuel line from carb and be sure it's flowing, if it has a fuel pump set parking brake remove line from carb and crank engine (it should be pulsing fuel). If fuel is flowing install a Walbro style carburetor on it. Problem solved. Watch this video.
ruclips.net/video/svQiGhlFO-M/видео.htmlsi=5CLA4FXpvjK73BZQ
@@RaleysSmallEngines thanks for the reply! I am getting fuel from my pump so I ordered the walbro gonna see if that fixes my problem also love your videos man and thanks for the tip
Cub Cadet. Lt46
Awesome
Why did you replace the carb after cleaning it?
I was wondering the same thing. I think T-Bone’s experience is that the nikki carbs won’t last long, so might as well replace it with a Walbro. But he did want to show us how to clean a nikki carb in case you have one.
Shorty, yes, you nailed it.
Good question, I should have done a better job explaining that. Bottom line is Nikki is junk and will fail again. I don't want a customer coming back with a broken mower that I just worked on. The Walbro is a dependable carburetor that I have had great success with.
@@RaleysSmallEngines See T-Bone, I’m paying attention! BTW, you and the Mrs are great!
@@Shorty4808Thank you for helping us with comments and your support! You rock!
68 Alice 10 horse
255 John Deere
Nikki6 carb....junk junk junk! 😉
Got that right! That's why I put a Walbro on at the end of the video.
Looks like that machine has had a hard life so far with that low hours...
that machine is in bad shape for 74 hours
Yes it is. It sits outside at a hunting club and is neglected.
Same thought here fly wheel is rusty for 74 hrs
D140
74h? Must been tampered.
Possible. I do know this machine sits outside, neglected at a hunting club.
They have to be made out of vidon material
that looks like it has 750 hours nasty
Got that right my friend. The owner told me it sits outside all the time a his hunting club and is neglected.
74 hours only and the inside looks like crap .... ppl really dont give a shit about their stuff really
My son has a John Deere and nothing but a piece of junk never buy one. And it looks better than this one like new but it's always breaking down. They're overrated.
I agree my friend.
Whats the best battery brand for my LA 145 john deere granpa Raley?
OMG 🤣 grandpa? .. yep I guess I'm no spring chicken. Use Interstate SP-35 or SP-35R. We are an Interstate dealer and have had many years of great service from their batteries.
@@RaleysSmallEngines my granpa is gone and you remind me of him but he aint around to ask these questions anymore! no disrepect he was cool like you!
@@Tribe2k sorry for your loss. No disrespect taken my friend.
74 hrs? Looks like it been at the bottom of the Ocean with the Titanic ! 🛳
😂Yes it does. It sits outside a hunting club and is neglected.
😂
Yeah just ordered my Kohler tune up kit new blades and I put casterol oil with titanium in it synthetic.. getting ready for the 2024 mowing season
Awesome
Do you have a link for the gaskets?
Do you have a link for the gaskets?