WOW!! You Won't Believe What's Wrong With This Lawn Mower

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  • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
    @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  4 года назад +130

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    • @wiedietie
      @wiedietie 4 года назад +14

      Did you give the lawnmower back to her?

    • @Tittles-nv4vz
      @Tittles-nv4vz 4 года назад +7

      Yeah did he

    • @Sebass-xb4hr
      @Sebass-xb4hr 4 года назад +2

      I need one I’m broke

    • @jaceparker5334
      @jaceparker5334 4 года назад +9

      Steve's Small Engine Saloon I think you should return it

    • @stevemiller9269
      @stevemiller9269 4 года назад +5

      Take it back to her

  • @marlenekelley8983
    @marlenekelley8983 Год назад +225

    Giving the lawn mower back to the lady if she needs it is admirable and the right thing to do. If more people would do such things, the world would be a much better place. Thank you for listening to your heart.

    • @edwardthomas2894
      @edwardthomas2894 11 месяцев назад +1

      I SO AND AGREE WITH YOU WHO EVER YOU ARE GOD BLESS YOU

    • @user-sf7kl9uh7k
      @user-sf7kl9uh7k 10 месяцев назад +3

      God wants him to return it..

    • @elvisrockselvis4681
      @elvisrockselvis4681 9 месяцев назад +4

      Yep give it back to the lady..that's what is rite....100 percent that's what i would do...

    • @arturos.l.2248
      @arturos.l.2248 9 месяцев назад

      There's literally nothing you can do about it crybaby that's not how the world works

    • @arturos.l.2248
      @arturos.l.2248 9 месяцев назад +2

      Guess what? I got a free mower and cleaned it up, changed the oil, and sold it for $120 Now cry VERY HARD

  • @adadof
    @adadof 3 года назад +562

    Steve, just the fact that you are open to returning the mower to the lady shows you are a champ.

    • @Multi48
      @Multi48 2 года назад +6

      True champ 👍👍

    • @arsiarskila
      @arsiarskila 2 года назад +2

      True alpha

    • @milesmillbach8912
      @milesmillbach8912 2 года назад +10

      Agree!! Handing it back will earn you good reviews. It is the right thing to do and probably will earn much more business than the $200 dollars you would get by selling it.

    • @sdavis8608
      @sdavis8608 Год назад

      I

    • @BrentHiggins01
      @BrentHiggins01 Год назад

      There is nothing "Alpha" or "Champ" etc about taking it back. That is just a "normal" thing to do. There is however words for those who don't do the right thing. If you think that's good and not normal, perhaps working in an Indian scam call center would be suitable.

  • @Chris-vy8jy
    @Chris-vy8jy 28 дней назад +12

    Always do the right thing. I would phone the people, explain this and ask if they want it back. I have run my auto repairs this way, sometimes taking a loss but I can sleep at night and not ashamed of myself when running into a customer at a social event. Chris from Duncan

  • @nathan11675
    @nathan11675 Год назад +76

    Great job Steve- I am a widow and this happened to me today-now I know what to do-thanks to you. I would give lawnmower back to lady if she wants it back - I need my lawnmower because I cut my grass. If this lady was like me (putting too much oil in it) she probably will be so happy to have you help her with this - God will bless you for doing the right thing!

    • @danbasta3677
      @danbasta3677 Год назад +1

      If there is to much oul in the Frank case, drain it all out and put in the right amount of engine oil in the crankcase and only filling it up to the marked full level on the dipstick. You never over fill it, and of course before you start your mower you check your oil. If the dipstick says yiur under the fill line mark, ad just only enough to get to the line, however not over the line itself. Plain and simple. That's why there's a dipstick and there is also a reason for reading that dipstick correctly and accurately.

  • @42lookc
    @42lookc 2 года назад +170

    Steve, the fact you asked those questions tells me the kind of guy you are. You had my admiration for your videos, now you have my respect.

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  2 года назад +16

      WOW! Thank You...

    • @sir.reelcinema
      @sir.reelcinema 2 года назад +7

      @@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Yeah, you have my respect as well and because of this I’ve decided to subscribe to your channel. Thank you

    • @danteerskine7678
      @danteerskine7678 Год назад +3

      @@StevesSmallEngineSaloon seems like the mower is running away like a diesel engine

    • @eugenecrabs3954
      @eugenecrabs3954 Год назад +3

      @@danteerskine7678 Some people "delete" the governor to add some rpm

  • @1keykneedeep
    @1keykneedeep 4 года назад +921

    Contact the Lady and if she wants it back - Bless her with its return. If she declines - You tried and ur conscience is clear. Cheers Steve

    • @osvaldo37374
      @osvaldo37374 4 года назад +9

      Fuq yea! Thts awesome

    • @craigf6277
      @craigf6277 4 года назад +20

      That was going to be my suggestion as well. If she doesn't want it, sell it and use the money for the beer fund

    • @glassjb
      @glassjb 3 года назад +19

      She gave it away, sell it drink the profit

    • @Over-9k
      @Over-9k 3 года назад +3

      John B hell yeah brother🍻😂💪🏾

    • @5wisher5weet
      @5wisher5weet 3 года назад +3

      And maybe if she is really nice, sell it and split the dough

  • @richardmorse5307
    @richardmorse5307 День назад +1

    Offering the lawn mower back to the lady is the right thing to do. It’s almost new and to give her a chance shows that business and people have a heart and helps to restore faith in humanity. 😻🎉🐕

  • @johnnyearney
    @johnnyearney Год назад +95

    We already know what you're going to do because you're a good guy. You're going to contact the lady (like you should) and let her have the option if she wants it back

    • @mt8149
      @mt8149 8 месяцев назад

      There is no lady. It's just for views. Why do you think he emphasized what should he do?

  • @Salmo1960
    @Salmo1960 4 года назад +90

    Always do the right thing, even when no-one is watching!

    • @amd65ak47
      @amd65ak47 4 года назад +5

      Tell that the politicians of this country

    • @Jafmanz
      @Jafmanz 4 года назад +1

      all depnds on who defines the right thing.. usually its you! and no one else! lets hope you are not giving advice to a psycho!

    • @allanhitchmoth3099
      @allanhitchmoth3099 4 года назад +3

      ESPECIALLY when no-one is watching!
      ;)

  • @p71collector
    @p71collector 4 года назад +1534

    Bring it back to her with a large red ribbon tied to it and say: Merry Christmas!

  • @j0w213
    @j0w213 Год назад +4

    Return the mower... I have done this a few times before. Reputation is everything!

  • @curlycurtis100
    @curlycurtis100 Год назад +2

    I could probably guarantee that she would never forget your kindness. I just did the same thing to my mower, inadvertently, so I watched your youtube channel, and you just saved my butt. I'm on disability and have no one I can ask for help or advice and I have a large yard and a very old mower, so thank you so very much for your advice. There aren't a lot of honest people out there, but now I know of one more!

  • @contemporaryprimitiveman3469
    @contemporaryprimitiveman3469 4 года назад +503

    I bet if you take it back to her, she will be a loyal customer for life.

    • @davidvickers8425
      @davidvickers8425 4 года назад +28

      and word of mouth is worth way more than $200, put your contact details on it for business.

    • @Smurphenstein
      @Smurphenstein 4 года назад +8

      I am a bit late but putting a sticker of his business on it would be a good idea as well. I can't believe it was that new and she got rid of it though after such a short time.

    • @jackb3232
      @jackb3232 4 года назад +6

      Nope she will overfilled it with oil again

    • @scottfurlong5475
      @scottfurlong5475 4 года назад +8

      This is late but i want to give my 2 cents. She didn't have the brains to bring it to him to get fixed in the first place. Give it to a person in need of one but doesn't have the means to buy one right now. This guy is going to get a lot of business because of his honesty whether he returns it to her or not. At the very least Steve deserves a car of beer for the work.

    • @KY.0009
      @KY.0009 3 года назад +6

      Honestly what I would do personally really depends on the circumstances. If I was flat broke and seriously needed a lawnmower I might keep it. If I had another lawnmower and I picked that one up with the intent of fixing it and selling it, I would probably offer to give it back no charge.
      Or maybe if I planned to put $20 worth of parts in it then I'd ask for $20 for gas money, time, and labor. Again depending on how bad I needed the money at that time.

  • @amsmithonline
    @amsmithonline 4 года назад +87

    Take it back. You're a good man, Steve.

  • @barryfinley8140
    @barryfinley8140 2 года назад +3

    Give mower back.word of mouth about your honesty is priceless for your business!

  • @paulgaray388
    @paulgaray388 Год назад +2

    I was looking for help educating myself on my mower and I’ve seen a few videos but I had to subscribe here. I just saw this video of 3 years ago. Just thought I would comment so here goes on my thought on this situation whatever choice you made years back . Your thought just alone was enough to rate you with a mentality of greatness. Your heart is in gods hands . You will be blessed 10 fold . Follow your heart my friend . Take care of others when you know it’s the right thing to do for that is what separates the men from the boys . I’m subscribing to your page for the reason your are a voice of trust of everything you do on your RUclips site as you lead and inform us to a path of success in our lives and days ahead. You’re the voice of reason and a master of your work .

  • @tomthumb1941
    @tomthumb1941 4 года назад +253

    Call her and ask her if she wants it back, if she does, teach her how to check the oil, if she doesn't want it back, sell it or raffle it off at the shop.

    • @98erics
      @98erics 4 года назад +14

      Either way teach her how to check the oil, even if she doesn't want it back. I mean she is only ten minutes away and it'd make ole Steve look all upstanding and kind hearted and stuff haha

    • @shanedavidson398
      @shanedavidson398 4 года назад +5

      I like the raffle idea. Maybe he could make enough to get her a riding mower.

    • @Roly679
      @Roly679 4 года назад +3

      A ride on mower! don't they need the engine oil checked then.

    • @georgelackey622
      @georgelackey622 4 года назад +1

      The raffle is a terrible idea, you need to be a non-profit to do that!

    • @SuperUncleRyan
      @SuperUncleRyan 4 года назад +1

      I agree, I'd give her a call and see if she even wants it. Maybe she decided to have the yard taken care of by a service.

  • @joelporter7100
    @joelporter7100 3 года назад +3

    I came here because I have a power washer that is smoking and now I know that too much oil is my problem too. The fact that you brought up the idea of not keeping the free mower and giving it back to the original owner at no charge indicates to me that was your original intention anyhow. Good on you. Also heartwarming to see the overwhelming majority of commenters expressing the same opinion. The majority of people know when something is the right thing to do and appreciate when it is done and also know that it feels good when they do it themselves. You have a new subscriber.

  • @dannyhardesty3692
    @dannyhardesty3692 Год назад +7

    The no. 1 thing that improved all of my lawnmowers 100%. I followed my mechanic's advice and filled them all with ethanol-free gas! They run like hotrods now!

  • @raybermea6875
    @raybermea6875 Год назад +1

    Yes, I would notify her & ask her if she would want it back. You are a very honest person.

  • @brucemorton13
    @brucemorton13 4 года назад +173

    I learned a long time ago: If you're ethical enough to ask the question, you already know the answer. Do the right thing.

  • @josephbonds49
    @josephbonds49 3 года назад +31

    Thanks for the video, bought my first lawnmower off FB marketplace the other day in my first house and this is exactly what happened and I was freaking out thinking it was a major issue. This solved it in 5 min of watching and 5 min of draining some oil. Lifesaver!

  • @lindapotter4741
    @lindapotter4741 Год назад +3

    How kind and thoughtful, Steve. I don't know what you decided to do, but I am sure it was the right thing.

  • @aprilbaxter2578
    @aprilbaxter2578 Год назад +21

    As a senior citizen (and a woman) who is going through this with my present mower (which is also my son's), I would have given anything to have a man like you to return the mower, and let me know what was wrong. To be honest, I was working full time (just retired at 75), and didn't have time in my life to sit down and troubleshoot, other than read the manual. All the shops were booked out for most of the summer, but they still said, "Just bring it in, we'll take care of it." Now that I'm retired, I have a little extra time. I just changed the spark plug and air filter, but when I tried to start the engine, it blew out smoke, and died. I put that blue gas treatment in the gas that sat through the winter, so I figured it had to be the plug or the filter. After your video, I'm thinking the helpful mechanic who put in oil may have put in too much, so I will check it. The thing is, I used this mower before I had someone who offered to look at it. I know it's a simple 2 cylinder, and I know it's a simple fix. I just never learned how to do it my self. Thank you for even thinking about it, but the choice is up to you.

  • @brickeymark5020
    @brickeymark5020 4 года назад +35

    Its christmas Steve take it back, i know you will because you are a good man!

  • @BushcraftingBogan
    @BushcraftingBogan 3 года назад +118

    Definitely contact the previous owner. You’ll build your reputation as an honest repair man. That $200 possible quick sale might double in servicing through her word of mouth. Plus, it’s at least the right thing to do. If she says “keep it” anyway, you’ll have both of those benefits mentioned on top of a clear conscience.

  • @dustinmonen1583
    @dustinmonen1583 8 месяцев назад +2

    Giving the lawn mower would be such a blessing. Amazing Job Steve. Thank you very much.

  • @pattiecooper3560
    @pattiecooper3560 Год назад +2

    I watched Steve last night when he had a lawnmower that had a problem starting, which was the problem I was having with my craftsman lawnmower. I learned something new to me anyway, which was starting fluid. I never knew where to spray it but after I watched his informative video, I sprayed it in the carburetor and it started right up.!!!
    Thank you Steve you are awesome !

  • @advance9572
    @advance9572 4 года назад +87

    You obviously already know what the right thing to do is. Take it back and thank God for your blessings!

  • @donflores5227
    @donflores5227 2 года назад +8

    Charge her for fixing it if she wants it back. your time and knowledge and honesty has value

  • @argentinaoanta7578
    @argentinaoanta7578 Год назад +2

    Since the lady was giving away because didn’t know what was going on with And YOU are only 5 bocks away in same neighborhood
    Giving her the machine back will warm her heart ❤️ for your generosity And will remember you for the rest of her life
    I wish you were living in my neighborhood Because i have absolutely the same problem I was looking for ⚙️the trouble shooting information on the RUclips and here you are 👍Thanks for the best advice Now I’ll do repair, by my self Thanks again All my respect to you, God bless your heart
    you’re the best 🙏

  • @Davidraisedsimmentalcows.
    @Davidraisedsimmentalcows. 2 года назад +1

    Steve , I was take it back to her. She would be so very grateful and surprised by how you fixed the problem. From listening to your videos You are a very good man who helps so many on your information on each of your videos. Thank you

  • @chivone21
    @chivone21 4 года назад +170

    Steve, I have a feeling in my heart that you are going to return it to her, tell her what happened. (She might have already bought a lawn mower too) but do it anyway. You have no idea....the important people that are watching you in your daily routine, that shape and form your character. Remember, the things we DO in life to others, will speak in our defense or conviction in eternity.

  • @thestonehousefarm1942
    @thestonehousefarm1942 3 года назад +6

    Your heart is already telling what to do. Always paying forward always is a blessing.

  • @SuperDancingdonkey
    @SuperDancingdonkey 11 месяцев назад +3

    The joy in this man gets from a smoking lawnmower makes me feel like my life is a failure.

    • @Captainscentsable44
      @Captainscentsable44 День назад

      I just bought one that's smoking. You think his was over full. Mine was all the way up on the stick ! Smoking like crazy ! If I had to guess they used car oil . Weird thing is .I bought it from a lady. Not that it matters ;)

  • @cesarmarquez4274
    @cesarmarquez4274 Год назад +1

    I just bought a mower yesterday and it’s doing the same thank you for this video I’ll be checking the oil filter and carburetor

  • @r.w.3339
    @r.w.3339 3 года назад +69

    By asking the questions of yourself that you did , knowing I would be asking my self those same questions and what I would do, tells me the type of person I think you are, which is the real reason I enjoy watching your channel, so I already know what you are going to do, no matter what we say. God's blessings on you and yours RWY

    • @raven4k998
      @raven4k998 2 года назад

      yeah she's kind of like a two stroke with the smoke thing going on this is why you don't over fill an engine on oil

  • @elect1960
    @elect1960 4 года назад +65

    I would give it back as a Christmas gift and show her how and when to add oil 👍

    • @Obsidion1000
      @Obsidion1000 4 года назад +4

      She buys him a beer of his choice and she has to figure out which one of several hundred that one is!!!

  • @carinep.4520
    @carinep.4520 Год назад +1

    You have my respect. Hope the lady really appreciated it. My lawnmower has some white smoke, not overfilled, and doesn’t start. I checked it underneath by lifting the back towards the front and remove extra grass. Thanks for your videos.

  • @ianpeden327
    @ianpeden327 Год назад +1

    Steve, Thanks for your video. I was going to retire my Pope mower (10 years old) until I saw your video. I had over filled the oil and had turned the mower on it's side so I had done a double whammy. I drained the extra oil out and ran it for 5 minutes and it stopped smoking. Thank again Ian

  • @934dallas
    @934dallas 3 года назад +7

    As I repair these myself for a living I have came across a few of these easy fixes.I got a mower one time from a lady and turns out it was nothing more then a sheared flywheel key. I contacted her and returned it back to her free of charge. I now have another customer that is glad she has found someone that is honest.

  • @ericwilliams2574
    @ericwilliams2574 2 года назад +62

    I have been watching you for some time. I rescue, revive, and or restore small engine equipment. Between you and Mustie-1, you guys have taken me out of the bankruptcy of working on automobiles to small engines which is a total joy and inexpensive. I have donated and maintained small engines for those on fixed incomes, and still offer them service, sometimes as cost to me; but I love seeing mowers like this last for decades and giving advice to their owners how to keep them from rotting away or being thrown out again.
    I would see if she wants it back and, if she is able, charge her a small fee for this fix; which is better than having her pay for another mower. If she doesn't want it back anymore, donate or sell it to someone who needs it.
    Great video sir. I am in good company here, in both the work, love, and humility/ humanity, and honesty.

    • @42lookc
      @42lookc 2 года назад +7

      Agreed, Steve and Mustie are two of the best. Common sense, direct approaches with real, useful, instructive commentary and good camera work so you can see what they're doing.

    • @evladi7654
      @evladi7654 2 года назад

      Do you know how to make these mowers sound quieter ?

    • @histonftm
      @histonftm Год назад

      @@evladi7654 Just switch off the engine... :o)

  • @lyonanddebanderson4418
    @lyonanddebanderson4418 2 года назад +1

    Glad to see there are still honest & mindful people in this world, kudos Steve

  • @still-DJ
    @still-DJ Год назад +2

    You're a good man, so I'm sure you did the only right thing to do. And I'm sure it looked brand new when you returned it. Great channel.

  • @bobbynash282
    @bobbynash282 4 года назад +30

    New filter an take it back. Buckin would be happy to hear. Merry Christmas to all.

  • @lucyperez-bunescu9306
    @lucyperez-bunescu9306 2 года назад +7

    I was having trouble with my lawnmower smoke was coming out of the little silver part! Thankfully came accross the video and did exactly what you did and it worked!! Yeah! So happy! I know absolutely nothing about lawnmower but expected to work every time i needed, thank you so much!

  • @edwarddussault6358
    @edwarddussault6358 2 года назад +1

    You are a good man with honesty and good character, which is why I enjoy all of your videos. I know you're going to tell the truth and I am happy to learn from you. Thanks again.

  • @davidharrison198
    @davidharrison198 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for this video. I like it when you say "I feel bad about how easy this was to fix should I take it back,"? Yes please take back and teach her some few tricks so she won't lose loads of her property.

  • @AIRJUANTV
    @AIRJUANTV 4 года назад +6

    Thank you so much for this video. I overfilled my oil and the exact thing happened to me. I was freaking out and then found this video and now my lawn mower is working again!

  • @petersangoi260
    @petersangoi260 2 года назад +143

    You already know what the right thing is to do Steve and I'm sure you've already done it

    • @AndrewBrowner
      @AndrewBrowner 2 года назад +9

      the right thing to do? he was given a lawn mower for free and fixxed it, yes this was an easy fix but alot of them arent easy fixes and alot of them arent free, now if he likes the lady its great to bring it back im sure she'll send him some customers probably more revenue than the lawn mower would of sold for but calling it the right thing to do insinuates its the wrong thing to keep or sell it.. which it isnt but its great that he brought it back to a single lady who didnt know enough to check the oil, it was afterall not a cheap machine ariens are quality units

    • @LydiaOfTheNorth
      @LydiaOfTheNorth 2 года назад +9

      @@AndrewBrowner kinda funny because Peter didn't even say a thing about what he thought to be "the right thing to do" of the two options presented and yet you immediately identified one of the two as "the right thing" even if the whole lot of the text was spent on explaining how it is not necessarily. So who are you trying to convince that both options are cool? Yourself? :D

    • @jolkraeremeark6949
      @jolkraeremeark6949 2 года назад +1

      Sell it on craigslist for 275 and buy beer!

    • @hairycods2273
      @hairycods2273 Год назад

      @@LydiaOfTheNorth he will get that turd meat with that mallet headed mushroom tip he is sick!

    • @clarkgriswold5842
      @clarkgriswold5842 Год назад

      he did the right thing alright... sold it on craigslist for $200 and bought some beers ;)

  • @MusiqTruth
    @MusiqTruth Год назад +2

    Good on you for being open to giving it back. Even if you sold it, there’s no good in that. Same thing happened to me not too long ago and I ran across your video and was able to fix it myself, change the filter too. There’s a little learning curve and ladies do yard work too! She needs that mower and you’ll be blessed on the backend.

  • @terrishort376
    @terrishort376 2 года назад +3

    OK - watching this video helped me diagnose what was wrong with my mower. Thank you!

  • @haroldfisher2256
    @haroldfisher2256 4 года назад +107

    Yes take it back. It will come back to you. Sounds like she needs to learn something. If she doesn't want it then you can sell it. Keep the video's coming and thanks man.

    • @therealbigfoot3076
      @therealbigfoot3076 4 года назад +1

      Looks like he got in in the spring/summer... See the green leaves? It's winter now in Canada lol

  • @yemarican
    @yemarican 2 года назад +4

    You're a good man. Just by having the thought of even contacting the lady and letting her know that her lawn mower had a very easy fix. I would do that. 9 times out of ten she would say just keep it. nice and neat video. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @mikeshaq1215
    @mikeshaq1215 Год назад +1

    Steve, you are an honest man. The way you explained it was awesome. Thank you very much for the video. Also, if you can, please upload a video on how to change the oil.

  • @joshdallaire3341
    @joshdallaire3341 Год назад +2

    honesty is always a winner ! good move my friend

  • @DaMan1964
    @DaMan1964 3 года назад +5

    Hey Steve. I also had a mower that was left out by the kerb. I took it home and started it up. It smoked but NOT as badly as the one in your video. It was an old Briggs side valve engine. In the end it didnt need rings it just needed fresh oil. The owner said he`d had it for years and he assumed the rings were worn down and I was welcome to take it. Serviced it and sold it as a good second hand unit.

  • @VictorPoulin
    @VictorPoulin 2 года назад +134

    Original owner is watching this and saying ( I never had a lawn to start with. I over filled it on purpose to get rid of mosquitoes ) Now you turned it into a useless lawn mower lol.

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  2 года назад +17

      LOL!

    • @tommak6516
      @tommak6516 2 года назад

      @@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Why, Why, Why would you even try it will all that extra oil in it, seems kind of stupid.

    • @biopsiesbeanieboos55
      @biopsiesbeanieboos55 2 года назад +7

      @@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Just wondering what you ended up doing with this mower Steve ! Could you pin a comment to this video. I need closure, this was a discussion among my family and we all have different opinions.

    • @callmemachii1767
      @callmemachii1767 2 года назад

      @@StevesSmallEngineSaloon what happens if I run my lawnmower with out auto choke?

  • @229cypresshill
    @229cypresshill Год назад +2

    You’re the man! Give it if she needs it. Love your channel brother.

  • @vze4jt7f
    @vze4jt7f Год назад +2

    Thanks Steve much appreciated!

  • @wendellsmith1964
    @wendellsmith1964 4 года назад +17

    You know what to do....Merry Christmas!!!

  • @eddiehall5644
    @eddiehall5644 4 года назад +20

    Take it back and say merry Christmas

  • @FD-yq4dc
    @FD-yq4dc 2 года назад +2

    You are kind . Today I filled up my pushing lawn mower with too much oil. Thankfully, I found u on u tube & am now a subscriber.

  • @nyotauhura7412
    @nyotauhura7412 Год назад +1

    Thank you for posting this. I had no idea what was wrong with my mower. Now I do and I can fix it.

  • @madcyborg
    @madcyborg 4 года назад +114

    It's a "Class" thing Steve.. Right is Right.. Take it to her house... Let her know it was just too full and if she wants's it back, it's her's again. If she has a new mower already.. Your conciseness is clear. Your still a Grade A small engine tech.

  • @garyleahy4537
    @garyleahy4537 4 года назад +117

    Your own words: "I'm just trying to do the right thing here". You answered your own question. Take it back to her and tell her if she needs anything else fixed for her to call you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

  • @jasminepeach1453
    @jasminepeach1453 2 года назад +2

    When I first got my mower a few years ago someone set it up for me and I watched so I could learn. I’d like to mention this person also has knowledge on cars and engines and such…. I had this exact thing happen to me!!! I thought my lawnmower was going to start on fire. I let go and ran!!! I thought it was the filter. It was too much oil. I learned from the whole experience and I did everything at the same time. I know it wasn’t the filter now…. Thanks for this.

  • @babymantuck3256
    @babymantuck3256 2 года назад +9

    You Sir saved me a bunch of money and stress. I had flooded my mower with too much oil and had all the same symptoms. Soon as I poured access out and had the correct amount all is good now. Thanks for your video.

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  2 года назад +1

      You're Welcome...

    • @bernicewade9796
      @bernicewade9796 2 года назад

      Can you tell me how you went about emptying the oil out please?
      I'm having the same problem with my mower.
      Thanks

    • @babymantuck3256
      @babymantuck3256 2 года назад +2

      @@bernicewade9796 It depends on the make and model of your mower. My Craftsman does not have a drain on the bottom so I actually had to tip my mower on its side and drain actually from the fill valve. I used an old metal paint tray, some rags and always make sure to tip mower away from the carb. Put a plastic baggy over the gas tank to prevent gas from leaking out.

  • @lisad.1681
    @lisad.1681 3 года назад +8

    Excellent! Thanks to your video, I was able to fix my riding mower in a couple of minutes.😃 I was afraid my old rider had finally bit the dust. Thanks to you, it's back to running perfect with no smoke. Thank you very much for posting this.

  • @gbpf57
    @gbpf57 4 года назад +203

    Merry Christmas, tell her she owes you a beer.

    • @timewa851
      @timewa851 4 года назад +4

      she'll probably buy him a keg.

    • @jeromeduffy9270
      @jeromeduffy9270 4 года назад +1

      Bubbles for Prime minister

  • @mrshafiquemohammed
    @mrshafiquemohammed 2 года назад +1

    You are a honest guy

  • @wm.j.roscioli2976
    @wm.j.roscioli2976 2 года назад

    Steve. You know how to fix small engines. It didn't cost you anything but only sharing your time with us and that mower.Thanks for letting us know about over filling our l.movers ..I just know you will give the mower back.Because you are a gentleman .

  • @billydolence8317
    @billydolence8317 4 года назад +27

    Your a good person 😉 you'll do the rite thing with the lady's mower😸

    • @billburtoft6810
      @billburtoft6810 4 года назад +1

      If it was me I would bring it back. That would not make me happy if I kept it inside use your best judgement do what you feel thank you for asking us

    • @vincentrobinette1507
      @vincentrobinette1507 4 года назад

      That's his question! What IS the right thing to do?

    • @billydolence8317
      @billydolence8317 4 года назад +1

      @@vincentrobinette1507 return it. That's how we all we raised. Carma does come back✔️

  • @badboy851000
    @badboy851000 11 месяцев назад +1

    Your are very kind and admirable when you given back to the lady it's the right thing

  • @tonyawaldron3621
    @tonyawaldron3621 2 месяца назад +1

    I just fixed my lawnmower because of this video! Thank you!

  • @Xminor79
    @Xminor79 4 года назад +15

    Coming back for comment number two after seeing your “dilemma” I had a feeling you were going to give it back before I saw the end of this video, well done!

  • @Nobleeagle100
    @Nobleeagle100 2 года назад +3

    Had the same problem today, thought my Lawn Mower was gonna explode or something. Thank you for this video, God bless!

  • @aprilager8606
    @aprilager8606 19 дней назад +1

    You definitely seem like the kind of guy that would do the right thing and call the lady to let her know that it works perfectly fine. That would be a blessing. 🌺

  • @ruthnichols6703
    @ruthnichols6703 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I started up my push mower and it was smoking and it hadn't before. I was about to call my know-it-all brother in law when I decided to check RUclips first. Your video was the first one that popped up. After watching it, I drained the excess oil out of my mower. No more smoke! Thanks again!

  • @arkansasmountainman
    @arkansasmountainman 3 года назад +8

    I'm later seeing this and don't know what you did with the mower, return or keep it, but I would have taken it back to her, told her no charge if she wants it back. I'd also have several business cards I my pocket and either way, she would get a few of my cards. You might lose a few bucks for not keeping it, but an honest repair person will get much more business from her and anyone who hears what you did. You can't buy that type of advertisement.
    Having watched you freely give us your knowledge on so many things, I am sure you did the right thing. Thanks for your channel!

  • @georgemyers6518
    @georgemyers6518 4 года назад +8

    Great video.
    I would change the oil and air filter.clean the spark plug for peace of mind and return the mower to the lady if she is in need of a mower

  • @jafquist27
    @jafquist27 2 года назад +4

    I went to start my 12.5 HP B&S-powered mower, and it began smoking. A LOT worse than what you just showed. I turned the key off came to my computer and, within a minute, I saw your video. I watched it, drained about six ounces of oil from the engine, and mowed my lawn. Thank you, Steve.

  • @r.j.archer9927
    @r.j.archer9927 2 года назад +1

    TAke it back. We need more honest people like you

  • @kaylamarie8309
    @kaylamarie8309 2 года назад +6

    I don't think you ever needed for us to tell you what to do and I am sure that you already took the mower back to the lady. You seem like a really decent guy and I know you did the right thing. The lady simply didn't know how to properly maintain the machine. I also think you probably have a new life long customer. I really liked you before but I like you so much more now. I work on OPE and vehicles all the time and I know I would not be able to face myself in the mirror if I didn't take her mower back to her. You're a great man Sir.

  • @nicholastorres3381
    @nicholastorres3381 3 года назад +5

    First time changing the oil in my lawn mower I overfilled it, I checked this page before running it and realized my mistake! I would've had that problem, thanks for the help!

  • @shelleyberry7470
    @shelleyberry7470 Год назад +1

    Hello Steve I would return it to her. I had the the same problems and you showed me how to fix my mower. Thank you so much!😀😃

  • @lbloom115
    @lbloom115 2 года назад +1

    I agree with you giving it back !

  • @almierz4604
    @almierz4604 2 года назад +44

    Take it back to her , I'm sure she will appreciate it and you'll feel better

    • @hidad5601
      @hidad5601 2 года назад +2

      Take it back and it will be on market place "Lawnmower perfect working condition $50"

  • @jeffmorrow1957
    @jeffmorrow1957 4 года назад +17

    Yes Steve offer it back to her for free. You have great integrity!

  • @richardbertrand8895
    @richardbertrand8895 7 месяцев назад +1

    Watching Your Video and Hearing What You Said Also Made a lot of Since. I Had That Experience With One Lawn Mower That I Had Purchase At A Garage Sale. The Lawn Mower was a ( Lawn Boy ) That I Paid $20.00 Dollard For. The Seller mentioned that it was Smoking. I Got It Home Checked It out and Found the Gas Mixed With Oil. I Cleaned Out the Gas Tank and the Spark Plug Added Clean Gas and Started the Lawn Mower Up and it Ran Perfectly After That. I Got to Use It for Three Years and Now My Nephew is Still Using It.

  • @ryannoland5701
    @ryannoland5701 Год назад +1

    Great advice i now know whats wrong with my mower. Do the right thing. She would put the word out how honest u are and be a returned customer. Forever

  • @pablocolon4572
    @pablocolon4572 4 года назад +14

    It's the Christmas season Steve, do the right thing.
    Great channel!

  • @walterbrown2179
    @walterbrown2179 3 года назад +8

    First time ever changing the oil in a mower, wasn't sure where the Full line was and just kept pouring...thus, an awesome smoke show! Thank you so much for this perfect how-to video!

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  3 года назад +2

      Glad to help

    • @jjm152
      @jjm152 3 года назад +2

      I just freaking did this too. First time ever changing oil as well. I pretty much knew what was up when I saw the oil splatter on the exhaust, but I was scared it was going to be a pain to fix.

  • @JiminTennessee
    @JiminTennessee 2 года назад +1

    I don’t know how many people this video has helped identify this fixable problem, but add me to the list. Hilly terrain, a tad too much oil and I though a genie might appear! Thanks sir 👍✌️

  • @clemenciasanchez5107
    @clemenciasanchez5107 Год назад +1

    First I want to tell you I learned how to fix my lawnmower. It has the same problem aus that one you used to show the problem.That's very nice of you. Cntact the lady, explain the problem of the lawnmower to the lady, if she don't wanted it back, you can sale it.
    Thank you.

  • @isaacingram9408
    @isaacingram9408 2 года назад +5

    Thank you so much I have a small tecumses motor and I over filled the oil and blew a ton of Whig smoke. I drained it a bit but it’s still over the full line but I’m sure if I drain it more it will have more power and stop shooting flames!!

  • @medrep68
    @medrep68 4 года назад +89

    You should take it back
    To her. Good things will go a long way, I promise you that.

  • @tamaraq9441
    @tamaraq9441 10 месяцев назад +1

    I did what you said and it worked. I’m so happy. Thank you. Thank you

  • @russwentz3957
    @russwentz3957 Год назад +1

    I watched the part when the mower started smoking, (over and over again), to see your expression! You are awesome. Wish I could hang out and have a brewsky with you Steve.