Thanks for Watching! Find a link to all of my "Must Have", Favorite Tools HERE!! www.amazon.com/shop/chickanic?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfchickanic_9ERPFPBNGQ924P8NS63B
I owned a Simplicity Landlod 2012 42" Garden Tractor, a Ryobi riding mower, 3 Homelite Super 2 Chainsaws, 2 Poulan Wild Thing Chainsaws, a Husqvarna 55, a ROOF Chipper/Vacuum, Stihl straight shaft Trimmer, Murray 21" mower,Troy Bilt 24" two stage snow blower and a I absolutely loved repairing and maintaining my small engines! I would fix machines for others and rescue machines from the Landfills or junk picking as a hobby. The main reason I love watching you is for the variety and your expertise. I live vicariously through your videos as I am no longer able to be a Mechanic. We love you! Thank You!
It's an enjoying learning experience watching your videos! We've had a rural gas station- general repair garage since 76 & repaired the occasional good customer. Keep up the good learning videos.
I just made a possitive comment but botched one line( my 1st comment about a video) I meant to say thet we repaired occasionly lawn mowers & chain saws for some of our good customers. Again keep up the good work!
One of your best Bre...please do this again...I learned more about troubleshooting in 20 minutes than a mornings worth of searching . It's all about eliminating the simple solutions first..thank you for sharing your knowledge
OK CONCEPT 2 - CONCEPTIALLY UNDERSTANDING HOW THE MACHINE WORKS When you learn, You learn from MACRO (Most general level ) to micro (Most specific level) Once you understand the concept of How to solve any problem You now pick an industry or situation in which to specifically apply those solutions. In this case SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS it's beneficial to know 1. How a combustion Engine Works 2. Pick a Machine that you like, whipper, blower, Hedger, lawnmower .. whatever... LEARN HOW IT WORKS Fundamentally.... these small engines are JUST ENGINES with a spinning drive line. and you can then (Theoretically) Attach what you want on the spinning drive line to have some functional work done The next step is to pick 1 Model - Download the Manual - RTFM (Read the Fucking manual) and absorb it (it was written for a reason) - if there is a SERVICE MANUAL.. Definitely download that - Obtain and Exploded diagram of the machine and see how everything connects - Obtain a complete parts list and learn what every part is responsible for doing. IN THE CASE OF A WHIPPER SNIPPER Here is what i would advise you to learn in this order..... TRY TO THINK LIKE AN ENGINEER HERE, OK (lets get a little technical ) 1. HOW DOES IT START it starts from the CONVERSION OF MANUAL MECHANICAL ENERGY (From your body, Your arm pulling on the starter cord) TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY. The purpose being.... Your Mechanical Energy (GENERATED BY THE FOOD THAT YOU EAT AND WATER THAT YOU DRINK.............SEE WHY THAT WAS IMPORTANT ??) Transfers into the Mechanical Mechanism (Which has an element of Leverage to it) that is supposed to Jump Start the engine 2. WHEN DOES IT IGNITE (Jump Start) and continue on it's own. This where learning how a combustion engine works, is helpful in troubleshooting. Learn about the necessary Mixture of Fuel, Air and a Spark. Learn about the magnet that sends the electricity to the spark plug and How Alternating current works and how electrical induction works, (this will help you understand the magneto and the coil) 2. WHAT KEEPS IT WORKING AND WHAT MAKES IT DIE OUT Again, learn how a combustion engine works and understand that after starting, Situations may change 3. CAN IT BREATH Without Air, the mixture becomes unbalanced and there is no explosion to turn the piston. this is the part where you question Air, Filter, Fuel Filter, Exhaust Filter, Any other filter, Understand what each of the filters filter. 4. Understand the importance of conductivity or lack of it and Removal of rust . Learn how to use an Angle Grinder with Wire brush to remove rust. 5. Understand the importance of Lubrication and where it is not helpful 6. UNDERSTAND... CLEAN IS BETTER so it's not about eliminating smallest problems first.. IT'S ABOUT FOLLOWING A LOGICAL WALK THROUGH OF HOW THE THINGS RUNS SO LIKE THIS... - Visual Examination first - Smell Examination - You know how to solve a problem - You've established the customer input and their priorites, it won't run... fix it. - Pull the chord. Does it start, How does it sound -- is it turning the crank shaft and in turn the clutch and in turn the head ? - Check simplest and quickest things first -- Does the primer bulb have fuel in it -- is the primer bulb broken or cracked -- Can you pump it and cause fuel to circulate through the Carburettor -- is the carburettor dirty -- check the Air filter for condition, is it clogged ,wet or clean -- check the fuel filter if possible -- check Exhaust filter if possible -- How much rust does the machine have on it - Next, Take out the spark plug, Examine it's condition -- Test the resistance on the spark plug is it RESISTIVE or NON RESISTIVE (Look at the manual) Resistive should have up to 10k Ohm Resistance Non Resistive should have less than 1 Ohm Resistance Using the wrong one will cause your motor to overheat or not start - Look into the cylinder, Pull the starter cord, does the piston go up and down. if No... you have a crank shaft issue if yes - Look at the clutch, does pulling the starter cord cause the clutch to spin (it should) - does pulling the start cord cause the head to spin (it shouldn't) if it does, Check the clutch and the drum / Bell Housing, Changes are one of them is rusted and or broken or really dirty SO BASICS..... does the drive line turn when starter cord is pulled does the spark plug fire off a spark is the carburretor feeding fuel into the engine correctly Are all the filters unclogged is the clutch and drum working correctly, Engaging and disengaging when they should. does the switch work, does the accelerator trigger work does the shaft spin does the head spin is there line in the head does it cut the grass Ultimately when you fix a problem IT SHOULD ACHIEVE THE GOAL FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED FOR so you see, it's not about eliminating smallest problems first IT'S ABOUT... FOLLOW THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE MACHINE as if you were a little person (Let's say , Ant Man) and you were walking through the steps of how it all works and inspecting it If you approach a problem like that, You will end up fixing it Because when you know HOW TO FIX ANY PROBLEM then you understand HOW A SPECIFIC MACHINE COMPLETELY WORKS You can then follow the path of operation of the machine to see where it stops working, You then identify the problem and fix the problem THAT'S MY ADVICE TO YOU Understand it Mechanically Understand it Electrically Understand it Fundamentally THEN UNDERSTAND THIS..... These things are Engineered to a price point, which is why ....... Most of them will work in a similar fashion to the others SOMETIMES THERE ARE JUST MINOR CHANGES THAT YOU NEED TO LEARN so there you go..... Move forward with that when you watch these videos YOUR'E WELCOME
You consistently inspire me to keep fixing my own machines. As frustrating as it can be at times I do enjoy working on them. To make something non-working work again is a rush and a large sense of accomplishment. Keep up with the great videos. Thank you.
I thought I was the only 80 yr. old still liking this kind of stuff. I just cleaned out the tank, and carb, stuck in a new plug, air filter, and new gas on my son's 11.5 hp wood chipper. Started on the 2nd pull! You should have seen the smile on his face!!
l work the tool repair shop for a utility company and this covered all our abused tools but the honda sump pump, very cool and good to know info thanks
Watching these videos, It is not difficult to repair these small engines but the lack of attention to detail on the DIY repairs is astonishing...lol! It just takes a little extra attention. Then again, people fixing their own stuff and not paying attention does keep you in business.. :P
Had a couple echo trimmers that lost power , saw Your video about the screens , Yup all plugged up , left them on the bench and went back out to work . No Forest Fire danger in the yards . 😎👍🍺🇺🇸
This video and channel HAS saved me a lot of time, money and frustration. Well, I still get frustrated, but that's something I need to work on a personal level 🙂
I very much enjoy your videos as your delivery is straight up and the work done is correct and professional. Most refreshing is your honest assessment of how and why so many tools experience preventable problems. Keep.doing what you're doing, and thanks.
Cool! I would have reasoned (incorrectly) that the return line would be the smaller line because of thinking that there is less to return because it is using some of it.
I Absolutely Love Watching Your RUclips Channel I Am A Small Engine Mechanic Myself And Because Of You Have Bought Some Of The Same Tools You Use I Am In The Process Of Build My Collection Of Tools I Need To Help Me Do The Job Right The First Time I Am Learning Alot
Plenty of self inflicted repairs. I learned years ago to ask about recent repairs related to the complaint. Great work, be careful with your back, and….that coffee!
You definitely saved time and frustration showing mistakes folks have made and how to avoid/correct them. 1st thing that I have learned from Bre is always check the gas first before doing anything!
I love your videos I’m a female, and I work on a lot of my own things not as good as you, but I try, but I do learn a lot from you. Thanks for sharing and always enjoy anything you’ve put out to watch thanks again.
well past when you usually check on the comments, but this definitely helped with fixing my old hedge trimmer, same as the last one you did. I did the same thing, had the lines reversed filter vs return. Thanks!!😁
Always a pleasure learning from someone who has "seen it before" and does not waste time going thru the troubleshooting process from the very beginning on each machine. THANKS!!
I'm addicted to Chickanic videos!! The only downside is that I'm supposed to be doing yardwork, not watching my favourite mechanic work miracles. LOL 😍
As a follower I think what I admire most is your honesty and integrity , I get some great hints from watching all the way across the Atlantic , Best regards
Thank you for making the videos. You walk us through the steps so that even us dummies can understand and save us frustration. I have learned much from your videos.
It is awesome to see you grill so much with subscribers. I think you only had 80,000 only when I started watching. Your success has been shared with many people h You have learned so much
I haven't worked all small motors much, my friend asked me if I can get her weed eater going I told her I could I order her a new carburetor that you suggested, she had replaced the lines but they were the wrong ones, the carburetor kit got here it had the new clear lines,big and small, so i replaced the new lines and put on the new carb, I started it up and it runs like a dream she told me I never thought you could do this, it made my whole day thank you for your advice God bless
Had my own learning experience yesterday. Had to replace the fuel tank vent line on my 6 year old Troy-Bilt (aka Craftsman aka MTD) TB 30 R riding mower. Lesson One - I learned that I had to disassemble nearly half the mower, just to get to where the vent line attached to the top of the fuel tank. Lesson Two - I learned that grass clippings, dust, dirt, and pollen get EVERYWHERE in and on that beast. I had to spend more time with a bucket of water and a rag, cleaning off all the crud that had accumulated on the fuel tank and other hidden areas, and got baked into a hard film over the years, than actually replacing the vent line and reassembling the mower.
Hi Bre, Always enjoy your videos. I'm amazed how often the DIYer gets it wrong when only a picture on the smart phone can help to reassemble it correctly. You and the family stay safe.
Bre I must thank you for opening my eyes to repair my own equipment. Also Was wondering what your opinion is of the Echo 56 volt battery operated trimmer? Just used one a friend bought to trim both properties I care for (total area 3 3/4 acres) seemed to do a great job even in 2 foot weeds on one properties area. After 3 hours of trimming.still had battery life available for use, which I thought was impressive. Other battery operated trimmers never last. Found myself wondering what you would think of it since you sell Echo equipment?
So funny, I received a broken weed eater hedgetrimmer this Saturday 🤣👍 It has a pull start issue and hasn't been running for years. It should be fun to work on. Love your day in the shop videos. 👍👍
I'm in my mid sixties, lived the vast majority of my life without the benefit of RUclips and other people's skills wisdom and know how. Naturally my skills with small engines have been limited to basic maintenance. So thank you Bre, thanks to you & a few others, (mostly you though), I've learned a lot & not only have I been able to save a few bucks but also earn a few bucks as well. Unfortunately my propensity for screwing up hasn't really lowered the frustration level down much but we're getting there.😃
Love rainy days in my shop (personal shop in my backyard). I can go out there and basically just piddle around for hours. Mostly I use those days for either cleaning up or for maintenance (if needed).
It’s interesting that you sell Echo but hardly ever have to work on them. That says it all. I enjoyed watching your troubleshooting process. Hope you had a good birthday.
Hey Bre, thanks for the very helpful tips. I saw your video about picking up your lawn mower and maybe giving it a little jiggle to fix hard starting problem. I have an Ariens 5 hp, walk behind that is 36 years old!. Hey instead of picking up the mower, try this, stand behind mower put hands on handlebar and push it all the way to the ground. Mower body will be up in the air After a few seconds return mower to normal position. Mower will start right up, and you didn't have to lift it.
Kind of off subject, but I was scanning through your past videos, and I saw the one about soaking your trimmer line in water. I tried that and the line never once broke. It used to break 3 or 4 times before I,d get done. Thanks for the tip!
That's my favorite part ,finding out what is wrong with a engine and being able to fix it. Nice video 😊I have a hedge trimmer just like that one, works beautifully, very easy to work on.
Hi, I watched one of your other videos and you said that you hate working on concrete saws because they are hard to pull if you go to the opposite side of the recoil on it right on the right side of the handle there is going to be a little compression break on 90% of the concrete saws I have worked on had them
Thank you for letting us being part of an ordinary day at your shop - you are a true professional !!! It really is a pity that you're not round the corner - or vice versa, me not living in Ark ...
After a few years, IT started doing exactly the same thing. I removed the muffler and started it, and it ran perfectly. I cleaned the muffler, and it runs perfectly perfectly to this day. Wife is happy.
I checked my FS38 weed wacker after seeing this video and learned that I have a spark arrestor which needs cleaning every once in a while. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Cheers from Montreal, Canada!
A bit of advice from a aging man, I’ve spent my whole life setting things on the ground and working on them. Trust me, you need a solid table to set your equipment on while starting and adjusting on them! It will save your joints. Trust me on this! 😊
Interesting video, when I get any small engine that customers say it won't start, 2 things I check, compression, and spark, if those are good, then the gas, and I will squirt some fresh gas or gas/oil mixture through carburetor. If it runs, then check the fuel system and carburetor. Great video, as usual 😊
I had a chain saw given to me, and the first thing the mechanic did when I took it in to be checked out was try to pick it up by the pull cord. that was enough to tell him it was a parts saw.
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Thanks for Watching! Find a link to all of my "Must Have", Favorite Tools HERE!! www.amazon.com/shop/chickanic?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfchickanic_9ERPFPBNGQ924P8NS63B
I owned a Simplicity Landlod 2012 42" Garden Tractor, a Ryobi riding mower, 3 Homelite Super 2 Chainsaws, 2 Poulan Wild Thing Chainsaws, a Husqvarna 55, a ROOF Chipper/Vacuum, Stihl straight shaft Trimmer, Murray 21" mower,Troy Bilt 24" two stage snow blower and a I absolutely loved repairing and maintaining my small engines! I would fix machines for others and rescue machines from the Landfills or junk picking as a hobby. The main reason I love watching you is for the variety and your expertise. I live vicariously through your videos as I am no longer able to be a Mechanic. We love you! Thank You!
That was a good video, sometimes it's nice just to sit back and watch a professional do their job.
Thanks for watching!
I agree.. i loved it too
@@Chickaniccan you be contacted? I do repairs for friends basically but sometimes as now i just cant get o mower to run. Ty from greenwood sc
It's an enjoying learning experience watching your videos! We've had a rural gas station- general repair garage since 76 & repaired the occasional good customer.
Keep up the good learning videos.
I just made a possitive comment but botched one line( my 1st comment about a video) I meant to say thet we repaired occasionly lawn mowers & chain saws for some of our good customers. Again keep up the good work!
It is known that if you want to keep an audience you must entertain, you do that well. Ans as an added bonus, you DO know your stuff!
Knowledge is priceless
Being retired, I always relieve some frustration watching someone work. Especially someone who works as hard as you! Now I'll take a nap.
I am 73 yrs old and enjoy your posts and learn something new everytime.
One of your best Bre...please do this again...I learned more about troubleshooting in 20 minutes than a mornings worth of searching . It's all about eliminating the simple solutions first..thank you for sharing your knowledge
OK
CONCEPT 2 -
CONCEPTIALLY UNDERSTANDING HOW THE MACHINE WORKS
When you learn, You learn from
MACRO (Most general level )
to
micro (Most specific level)
Once you understand the concept of How to solve any problem
You now pick an industry or situation in which to specifically apply those solutions.
In this case SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS
it's beneficial to know
1. How a combustion Engine Works
2. Pick a Machine that you like, whipper, blower, Hedger, lawnmower .. whatever...
LEARN HOW IT WORKS
Fundamentally.... these small engines are JUST ENGINES with a spinning drive line.
and you can then (Theoretically) Attach what you want on the spinning drive line to have some functional work done
The next step is to pick 1 Model
- Download the Manual
- RTFM (Read the Fucking manual) and absorb it (it was written for a reason)
- if there is a SERVICE MANUAL.. Definitely download that
- Obtain and Exploded diagram of the machine and see how everything connects
- Obtain a complete parts list and learn what every part is responsible for doing.
IN THE CASE OF A WHIPPER SNIPPER
Here is what i would advise you to learn in this order.....
TRY TO THINK LIKE AN ENGINEER HERE, OK (lets get a little technical )
1. HOW DOES IT START
it starts from the CONVERSION OF MANUAL MECHANICAL ENERGY (From your body, Your arm pulling on the starter cord) TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
The purpose being.... Your Mechanical Energy (GENERATED BY THE FOOD THAT YOU EAT AND WATER THAT YOU DRINK.............SEE WHY THAT WAS IMPORTANT ??)
Transfers into the Mechanical Mechanism (Which has an element of Leverage to it) that is supposed to Jump Start the engine
2. WHEN DOES IT IGNITE (Jump Start) and continue on it's own.
This where learning how a combustion engine works, is helpful in troubleshooting.
Learn about the necessary Mixture of Fuel, Air and a Spark.
Learn about the magnet that sends the electricity to the spark plug and How Alternating current works and how electrical induction works, (this will help you understand the magneto and the coil)
2. WHAT KEEPS IT WORKING AND WHAT MAKES IT DIE OUT
Again, learn how a combustion engine works and understand that after starting, Situations may change
3. CAN IT BREATH
Without Air, the mixture becomes unbalanced and there is no explosion to turn the piston. this is the part where you question
Air, Filter, Fuel Filter, Exhaust Filter, Any other filter, Understand what each of the filters filter.
4. Understand the importance of conductivity or lack of it and Removal of rust .
Learn how to use an Angle Grinder with Wire brush to remove rust.
5. Understand the importance of Lubrication and where it is not helpful
6. UNDERSTAND... CLEAN IS BETTER
so it's not about eliminating smallest problems first..
IT'S ABOUT FOLLOWING A LOGICAL WALK THROUGH OF HOW THE THINGS RUNS
SO LIKE THIS...
- Visual Examination first
- Smell Examination
- You know how to solve a problem
- You've established the customer input and their priorites, it won't run... fix it.
- Pull the chord. Does it start, How does it sound
-- is it turning the crank shaft and in turn the clutch and in turn the head ?
- Check simplest and quickest things first
-- Does the primer bulb have fuel in it
-- is the primer bulb broken or cracked
-- Can you pump it and cause fuel to circulate through the Carburettor
-- is the carburettor dirty
-- check the Air filter for condition, is it clogged ,wet or clean
-- check the fuel filter if possible
-- check Exhaust filter if possible
-- How much rust does the machine have on it
- Next, Take out the spark plug, Examine it's condition
-- Test the resistance on the spark plug
is it RESISTIVE or NON RESISTIVE (Look at the manual)
Resistive should have up to 10k Ohm Resistance
Non Resistive should have less than 1 Ohm Resistance
Using the wrong one will cause your motor to overheat or not start
- Look into the cylinder, Pull the starter cord, does the piston go up and down.
if No... you have a crank shaft issue
if yes
- Look at the clutch, does pulling the starter cord cause the clutch to spin
(it should)
- does pulling the start cord cause the head to spin (it shouldn't)
if it does, Check the clutch and the drum / Bell Housing, Changes are one of them is rusted and or broken or really dirty
SO BASICS.....
does the drive line turn when starter cord is pulled
does the spark plug fire off a spark
is the carburretor feeding fuel into the engine correctly
Are all the filters unclogged
is the clutch and drum working correctly, Engaging and disengaging when they should.
does the switch work, does the accelerator trigger work
does the shaft spin
does the head spin
is there line in the head
does it cut the grass
Ultimately when you fix a problem IT SHOULD ACHIEVE THE GOAL FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED FOR
so you see, it's not about eliminating smallest problems first
IT'S ABOUT... FOLLOW THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE MACHINE
as if you were a little person (Let's say , Ant Man) and you were walking through the steps of how it all works and inspecting it
If you approach a problem like that,
You will end up fixing it
Because when you know HOW TO FIX ANY PROBLEM
then you understand HOW A SPECIFIC MACHINE COMPLETELY WORKS
You can then follow the path of operation of the machine to see where it stops working,
You then identify the problem
and fix the problem
THAT'S MY ADVICE TO YOU
Understand it Mechanically
Understand it Electrically
Understand it Fundamentally
THEN UNDERSTAND THIS.....
These things are Engineered to a price point, which is why .......
Most of them will work in a similar fashion to the others
SOMETIMES THERE ARE JUST MINOR CHANGES THAT YOU NEED TO LEARN
so there you go..... Move forward with that when you watch these videos
YOUR'E WELCOME
This has to be the record holder for the longest response to any YT,vidd...😮😮😮😮
You consistently inspire me to keep fixing my own machines. As frustrating as it can be at times I do enjoy working on them. To make something non-working work again is a rush and a large sense of accomplishment. Keep up with the great videos. Thank you.
First time viewing you. YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF GIRL. WILL BE WATCHING AS MUCH AS I CAN
those DIY fixes remind me of Red Green; "If it's not broken, you're not trying."
On the side of the chopsaw on one side of the handle there is a compression release
Nice headlights 😄
Love your videos, I’m 80 years old and like putting around with my lawn equipment, keep s me and my mind occupied. Thanks your a great mechanic
I thought I was the only 80 yr. old still liking this kind of stuff. I just cleaned out the tank, and carb, stuck in a new plug, air filter, and new gas on my son's 11.5 hp wood chipper. Started on the 2nd pull! You should have seen the smile on his face!!
Excellent
Definitely enjoyed watching, learned some great stuff. Thanks.
She's got beauty and brains!!!
great segment. your repair abilities absolutely amaze me.
Why? What's so amazing about a thoroughly competent mechanic?
@@Rotorhead1651 They are so rare!
Thank you. There was many great tips on this video, saving time and money.
My Father use to say when it came to doing alot of stuff.
Do the easiest or Most important First
Keep swimming Chika
l work the tool repair shop for a utility company and this covered all our abused tools but the honda sump pump, very cool and good to know info thanks
14:16 foot on the front bar, hand on the handle and throttle it slightly, yank like a rocket taking flight! typical power equipment.
I remember the day we used to set the coil with a matchbook cover and now there's no matchbook. But I like your idea with a business card
I'll say it again Chickanic............You is awesome !!!
Aw! Thanks Doug!
Watching these videos, It is not difficult to repair these small engines but the lack of attention to detail on the DIY repairs is astonishing...lol! It just takes a little extra attention. Then again, people fixing their own stuff and not paying attention does keep you in business.. :P
Had a couple echo trimmers that lost power , saw Your video about the screens , Yup all plugged up , left them on the bench and went back out to work . No Forest Fire danger in the yards . 😎👍🍺🇺🇸
Enjoy all your content Bre .Thanks for sharing what you know with the rest of us,Its very Helpful......................................Fort Worth,Tx
I love what you do. I used to work on those things and i miss it. You are a very beautiful Chickanic. Cant wait to see more.
This video and channel HAS saved me a lot of time, money and frustration. Well, I still get frustrated, but that's something I need to work on a personal level 🙂
I learned a lot. Great video! Good job!
I very much enjoy your videos as your delivery is straight up and the work done is correct and professional. Most refreshing is your honest assessment of how and why so many tools experience preventable problems. Keep.doing what you're doing, and thanks.
Awesome watched this first time subscribed straight away, I’m a plumber but a terrible wannabe mechanic.
Love your work.
I'm checking my exhaust screen today 💥👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼
You make all this look so easy….We know it isn’t. Thank you for your videos!!! Malto Bene!!!!
These "day in the shop" vlogs are cool. Always good to see you.
Thanks Darlin'!
*Chickanic* Bravo well done, thank-you for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.
a mundane video to u gave me 20 minutes of enjoyment. love the commentry.
Cool! I would have reasoned (incorrectly) that the return line would be the smaller line because of thinking that there is less to return because it is using some of it.
Thanks for sharing and spending time for editing this video👍💪
If I ever have the privilege of stopping in for a visit, I'll bring the coffee :) Love the videos! I've learned a LOT!
Love watching you diagnose the self help repairs gone wrong.
It’s 8-1-24 are you still out there helping people? Really like your what you’re doing, Thank you so very much for helping people out there ❤️
I Absolutely Love Watching Your RUclips Channel I Am A Small Engine Mechanic Myself And Because Of You Have Bought Some Of The Same Tools You Use I Am In The Process Of Build My Collection Of Tools I Need To Help Me Do The Job Right The First Time I Am Learning Alot
Really enjoyed this episode. very informative especially the clogged screen on the weed eater. I think that may be my problem. I know, loaded remark.
I just learned how to diagnose a small engine concern in 20 minutes. Thank you ma'am
Plenty of self inflicted repairs. I learned years ago to ask about recent repairs related to the complaint. Great work, be careful with your back, and….that coffee!
This was most educational. I'm INTO this series now, a new subscriber. Please do another "full day" soon.
You definitely saved time and frustration showing mistakes folks have made and how to avoid/correct them. 1st thing that I have learned from Bre is always check the gas first before doing anything!
"Ain't got no gas in it."
-Karl Childers
I love your videos I’m a female, and I work on a lot of my own things not as good as you, but I try, but I do learn a lot from you. Thanks for sharing and always enjoy anything you’ve put out to watch thanks again.
well past when you usually check on the comments, but this definitely helped with fixing my old hedge trimmer, same as the last one you did. I did the same thing, had the lines reversed filter vs return. Thanks!!😁
You're welcome!
Yep. It was cool to come along for the ride. Thanks.
Always a pleasure learning from someone who has "seen it before" and does not waste time going thru the troubleshooting process from the very beginning on each machine. THANKS!!
Good Video, very helpful, Thanks.
I'm addicted to Chickanic videos!! The only downside is that I'm supposed to be doing yardwork, not watching my favourite mechanic work miracles. LOL 😍
@@richardrandall1852 mmmm, Taryl's act can be hard to take sometimes.
Bre that was great and relaxing and helped get rid of stress and frustration anyway
THANKS FOR THE NO NONSENSE REPAIR INFO
I actually learned a few tips today. Excellent video.
Love watching and learning
Fun to watch. I’m not surprised to see sometimes the problem is the last thing the customer tried to assemble.
I learn every time I watch your videos. Thanks for posting such informative content.
Long time subscriber on a different account - had a stroke and enjoying watching your videos while I recover.
Your Amazing! I like how you pay attention to the little details that make the world of difference! 👍😎
As a follower I think what I admire most is your honesty and integrity , I get some great hints from watching all the way across the Atlantic , Best regards
I'm sure Mick is watching too
There is something so therapeutic about watching things get fixed.
Enjoyed every second! Thanks❤
Wow…thanks for sharing your day.
You are one of the best teachers on You Tube.
Thank you for making the videos. You walk us through the steps so that even us dummies can understand and save us frustration. I have learned much from your videos.
Awesome video. Great job, young lady.👍💪
Love your channel. Have learned so much from you. Thanks!
You are a master at you craft. 👍🏻👍🏻🤜🏻
It is awesome to see you grill so much with subscribers. I think you only had 80,000 only when I started watching.
Your success has been shared with many people h
You have learned so much
Thanks for another great video
I haven't worked all small motors much, my friend asked me if I can get her weed eater going I told her I could I order her a new carburetor that you suggested, she had replaced the lines but they were the wrong ones, the carburetor kit got here it had the new clear lines,big and small, so i replaced the new lines and put on the new carb, I started it up and it runs like a dream she told me I never thought you could do this, it made my whole day thank you for your advice God bless
Those 2 cycle engines gave me fits when I was in high school, fixing grass cutters on the side.
Had my own learning experience yesterday. Had to replace the fuel tank vent line on my 6 year old Troy-Bilt (aka Craftsman aka MTD) TB 30 R riding mower.
Lesson One - I learned that I had to disassemble nearly half the mower, just to get to where the vent line attached to the top of the fuel tank.
Lesson Two - I learned that grass clippings, dust, dirt, and pollen get EVERYWHERE in and on that beast. I had to spend more time with a bucket of water and a rag, cleaning off all the crud that had accumulated on the fuel tank and other hidden areas, and got baked into a hard film over the years, than actually replacing the vent line and reassembling the mower.
Brilliant and you'll always learn something by watching how someone else does it. Well done
Hi Bre,
Always enjoy your videos. I'm amazed how often the DIYer gets it wrong when only a picture on the smart phone can help to reassemble it correctly. You and the family stay safe.
Bre I must thank you for opening my eyes to repair my own equipment. Also
Was wondering what your opinion is of the Echo 56 volt battery operated trimmer? Just used one a friend bought to trim both properties I care for (total area 3 3/4 acres) seemed to do a great job even in 2 foot weeds on one properties area. After 3 hours of trimming.still had battery life available for use, which I thought was impressive. Other battery operated trimmers never last. Found myself wondering what you would think of it since you sell Echo equipment?
i wish your shop was close to me.
So funny, I received a broken weed eater hedgetrimmer this Saturday 🤣👍
It has a pull start issue and hasn't been running for years. It should be fun to work on.
Love your day in the shop videos. 👍👍
OMG - I could watch videos like this all day! So interesting!! Thanks for sharing.
You are right. Cutoff saws suck
You should do more of these.....it was GREAT!
Love all your show.. videos VERY helpful...May God bless.
I'm in my mid sixties, lived the vast majority of my life without the benefit of RUclips and other people's skills wisdom and know how. Naturally my skills with small engines have been limited to basic maintenance. So thank you Bre, thanks to you & a few others, (mostly you though), I've learned a lot & not only have I been able to save a few bucks but also earn a few bucks as well. Unfortunately my propensity for screwing up hasn't really lowered the frustration level down much but we're getting there.😃
Love rainy days in my shop (personal shop in my backyard). I can go out there and basically just piddle around for hours. Mostly I use those days for either cleaning up or for maintenance (if needed).
It’s interesting that you sell Echo but hardly ever have to work on them. That says it all. I enjoyed watching your troubleshooting process. Hope you had a good birthday.
Hey Bre, thanks for the very helpful tips. I saw your video about picking up your lawn mower and maybe giving it a little jiggle to fix hard starting problem. I have an Ariens 5 hp, walk behind that is 36 years old!. Hey instead of picking up the mower, try this, stand behind mower put hands on handlebar and push it all the way to the ground. Mower body will be up in the air After a few seconds return mower to normal position. Mower will start right up, and you didn't have to lift it.
Another fine quality video by Bre at Chicanic. 😊😊😊
Great job
Kind of off subject, but I was scanning through your past videos, and I saw the one about soaking your trimmer line in water. I tried that and the line never once broke. It used to break 3 or 4 times before I,d get done. Thanks for the tip!
That's my favorite part ,finding out what is wrong with a engine and being able to fix it. Nice video 😊I have a hedge trimmer just like that one, works beautifully, very easy to work on.
Skills Girl !
Love it !
Lots of logical head scratching conclusions and fixes. Never know what you get until you open it up. Thanks for taking us along.
You do have gas and oil in your veins! Look at the coffee she drinks!
Have a great day and weekend, Chicki!
Steve
Hi, I watched one of your other videos and you said that you hate working on concrete saws because they are hard to pull if you go to the opposite side of the recoil on it right on the right side of the handle there is going to be a little compression break on 90% of the concrete saws I have worked on had them
You my dear are a wizard. Thanks.
Thank you for letting us being part of an ordinary day at your shop - you are a true professional !!! It really is a pity that you're not round the corner - or vice versa, me not living in Ark ...
After a few years, IT started doing exactly the same thing. I removed the muffler and started it, and it ran perfectly. I cleaned the muffler, and it runs perfectly perfectly to this day. Wife is happy.
So glad that I found your channel. Has helped me with my tiller, and generator, and push mower.
I checked my FS38 weed wacker after seeing this video and learned that I have a spark arrestor which needs cleaning every once in a while. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Cheers from Montreal, Canada!
A bit of advice from a aging man, I’ve spent my whole life setting things on the ground and working on them. Trust me, you need a solid table to set your equipment on while starting and adjusting on them! It will save your joints. Trust me on this! 😊
Interesting video, when I get any small engine that customers say it won't start, 2 things I check, compression, and spark, if those are good, then the gas, and I will squirt some fresh gas or gas/oil mixture through carburetor. If it runs, then check the fuel system and carburetor.
Great video, as usual 😊
I had a chain saw given to me, and the first thing the mechanic did when I took it in to be checked out was try to pick it up by the pull cord. that was enough to tell him it was a parts saw.