Drives me crazy when people leave their snowblowers, mowers outside.. but then again they put them to the curb and I fix them and make a few bucks. Good video as usual..
Another masterpiece, can’t believe people throw almost brand new tuff away. My uncle would go trash picking in some of the more affluent neighborhoods,and, some people would throw brand new stuff away, he called it mall shopping because of the way it almost look all new. Amazing what people will put out for trash
Usually the station isn't the problem. It's the cans at home. The owner needs to keep his containers closed tightly so as not to let the ethanol suck in water and collect at the bottom. If you have all plastic carriers like I do a simple way to see what's going on it take the cap or spout off the container, tip the container to where one corner is lowest and see if there is any water in the bottom corner. Another is just not pour all the gas out of the container and pour it into a jar and see if any water it there in the bottom. I always separate the gas and water because gas is too costly to pitch and the water/gas is good for starting brush fires. Thanks and glad the old mower ran!
When I remove the tank, I siphon out as much fuel as possible, then elevate the front of the mower so the remaining fuel moves away from the outlet. No spills! Removing either the tank or the carb before disconnecting the fuel hose saves stress on the plastic nipples preventing breakage. Ethanol will cause these carbs to clog rather quickly.
Picked up this exact same model in my town. For 20$. They said it ran last season but didn’t this season. Got it home just to find out there was just water in the gas tank.
I usually just dump the fuel. I totally agree with you on that carb. It's nice that it doesn't corrode but it plugs easily. I ream out the main a little and it seems to help.
Thank you for the videos. I have been a subscriber for about a month and am going through all of your videos. You may find comments from me on your older videos. Again, thanks.
Call me deranged but I love these motors . They are so easy to work on . They made cheap but they are so simple. Thank you for sharing Great job as always
One thing that you noticed but didn't touch on was the choke stuck open when the engine was cold. This is a common problem and usually caused by the choke mechanism rubbing against the left plate that the carb fits against. I found the same mower on the curb and that's what was wrong with it. Just file or grind the plastic part that rubs against the side plate until it doesn't touch and get stuck or form (some say bend) the plate until the choke mechanism doesn't rub on it. Operating the choke by hand will show what's happening. I found this cure on RUclips so someone else posted this tip and saved me the trouble of trying to figure out what was happening..
thank you Doug Seaman, Yes I mentioned that it was opened but it had closed on its own, And I attributed the fault, to the top cover interfering with the choke arm. After taking the cover off and re-installing it, It was not an issue after that.
Compliments of the season to you an your family bro. This was the simplest repair I've seen you did for the year so far. I feel sorry for the previous owner who gave away this almost new brand mower away. Who would of thought that a simple thing like water in fuel will make starting a small engine into a lot of headache. Thanks for sharing the video bro. Merry Christmas to you and your family
I wonder why this video doesn't show up on your channel? I only saw it to watch as it was a suggested video after I had watched your most recent video, and I clicked on the link. This must be why it only has 40 ish views. It's an interesting video too!
It means you're special, kidding aside, this is actually a secret video, it's not been released but I have it as a link somewhere and It look like RUclips has also been suggesting, even though it's not been released.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I always thought I was special - ha ha! If I remember it right, it happened with another video too, about a Honda powerwasher a while ago. Thanks for your reply, will make sure I click on suggested videos from now on!
I'm currently making a video just like this for this exact same machine! Sadly, while mine started easy with fresh gas and oil, i've been having a hell of a time getting it to run perfect, instead of just running "ok". My last guess is the ignition coil, I've cleaned/replaced everything else, fingers crossed!
good luck to you, but if that doesn't work, try disconnecting the breather hose on the back side of the air box. Sometimes there's too much blow-by and it could cause it to interfere with how the carb works. just an idea.
Over time, my thoughts on these cheaper brands have changed. Sure they’re not high quality, but as long as you take care of it the machine will take care of you
The main fuel jet was clogged. It would start and then die out. I first started with a new filter, New SAE 30 oil, a Clean fuel tank, and fuel Cleaned the carburetor spray cleaner. The new spark plug interchange NGK was pre-gapped at 40., My troy-bilt Briggs and Stratton 140cc called for 30 gapped. I went to start it, and the same thing started and died. So I put the lawnmower on my bench and pulled the carburetor off. Removed the leakages and the carburetor bowl. The fuel Jets were clogged badly. I assembled the carburetor, hooked the leakages up, and hoses, filter holder, and filter then put the cover back on and the top cover. I prayed to God that it would start to stay running. She fired right up and stayed running. The jet was so bad that the carburetor spray would barely drip. I got it flowing. It was my first rodeo and was very easy to fix. I ordered new filters, an OEM spark plug, and an in-line fuel filter.
I typically don’t use gas station gas anymore. I use the engineered fuel for small engines. It’s ethanol free and has stabilizers so unopened they claim it’s good for a year and opened 6 Months. It’s more expensive but I don’t have to monkey with bad fuel issues. If you don’t run the tank dry will you fill it with stabilized fuel to prevent condensation for off season storage? Or do you always run fuel out? I’ve heard the flexible diaphragms on trimmers will dry out and crack if stored with no fuel.
This is why I keep my gas in the garage so I don’t get water in it one year. We actually got water in it how it froze and then water was in it but don’t worry we change our lawnmower feel and we put it in a dirty container, and we give it to mechanic, and then we filled up with fresh
Thank you for sharing. Great find form the curb. Can’t believe you still leave the machine covered in dirt and crap as you dismantle items. If mentioned before about spray on degreaser. It’s a no brainer. I see you using spray on soap and a tooth brush recently lol. Please give it a go. If I lived near you, I would drop off a dozen cans of the stuff for you to try but Perth W.A. is a little far. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Cheers
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I agree. Easy to break also. Ones I've had trouble with have a rotating throttle control. These often bind, thus not allowing rpm increase in the engine. Solution is to bin it, & fit a new carb.
Great vid nice easy fix. Yeah i would discard the gas depending on quantity. Merry xmas and happy new year to you and your famiky. Look forward to more vids next year. Cheers. ☮
Hello, I don't see much activity on riding mowers, I have to jump my solenoid to get it to start, I have replaced the solenoid and tested the key switch, I think I have lost my ground somewhere, do you have any suggestions on tracing this down. Thanks and hope you have a great holiday.
Yes it's an issue of transportation why I don't work on riders that much. Since you didn't mention a model and serial number, I can only guess what your wiring schematic looks like. But from what I'm seeing, I don't think you'v lost a ground but one of your safety switches has no making good contact.
As a general rule, I dispose of the fuel that comes out of any mower I work on if it appears yellow. I have been recommending recreation fuel to all my customers and use that in any repair jobs. It has no Ethanol which contains grain alchohol that attracts moisture naturally. Yes, fuel left in a lawn mower can attract condensation unless the tank is full. I also recommend fuel stability treatments which do extend fuel life and protect against moisture damage. Running the fuel out of a mower does not remove all the fuel, you know that. In such cases, the remaining fuel continues to attract moisture. I have even found alge growth in carburetor bowls on equipment sitting for years, even the plastic carburetor ones. Metal ones end up reacting to the acids created in bad fuel destroying the float pin posts and internal s of the bowl. There is a coating they apply to a carburetor and once that is damaged by moisture, that carburetor, reguardless of how many times you clean it, will continue to deteriorate. I usually just order a replacement any more upon seeing internal corrosion, its just not worth it.
That was a great find. The paint and the wheels are in excellent condition, so if/when you sell this, it looks good. My daughter has this same model, and while it is cheaply made, it can last for a while, if it's cared for. And the light weight makes it easy to push, especially if you lube the hubs of the wheels, like you did. Did it also come with the grass catcher bag? If it did, and if the bag looks as good as the rest of this, then this should really be an easy sale.
i,d pour and drain out the fuel from the tank and dispose of it properly to avoid a fire hazard and then allow the tank to dry in the sun and then dis-assemble the carburetor and clean and inspect all the parts before re-assembling and re-installing etc.
Might be worth going past that house on a routine basis. If they use the same gas can to fuel their snowblower, leaf shredder, etc. more no-start equipment coming your way. Some people aren't saving by doing their own maintenance. I siphon out the water. If the engine runs properly; no problem. A small amount of water will decarbon the engine. Just be careful to examine the spark plug to be sure.
I use E10 unleaded fuel in my old Briggs and Stratton powered lawnmower which uses the siphon type of fuel pickup system inside of the fuel tank,so it's like a "drinking straw" setup. Since it's hygroscopic it draws moisture in from the atmosphere & I do get it sputtering occasionally but I don't worry about it,I just keep mowing with it & the water just passes through the carburetor. Another option is to add some methylated spirits to the fuel tank then slosh the fuel around,the methylated spirits actually absorbs the water which just passes through the carburetor then it gets burned off in the combustion process without the engine knowing about it !
Me personally I probably would do away with the gas with water in it by using it to burn branches and leaves or something yard debris and just put fresh gas in the project mower.
Separate the water from the gasoline, then dump it in my car. It loves it! I mean, the old gasoline will dilute in the good fuel there, and then poof. easy disposal into the air 😁
My experience has been that water and last years gas are in the tank and both need to be gone. I have not had occasion where I needed to separate good fresh gas from water. I would do it in your situation above, but it is a much less likely scenario than the “it has been stored outside in the weather for the last 12 months”. Good old “it ran last year “.
I hate those all plastic carbs, doesn’t take jack to stop them up. That entire center section (white) inside the care just pops right out of there. That way you can clean it better
Drives me crazy when people leave their snowblowers, mowers outside.. but then again they put them to the curb and I fix them and make a few bucks.
Good video as usual..
yes you're right, thanks to them, we get to make a few buck. Thank you Ed Rodrigues.
Another masterpiece, can’t believe people throw almost brand new tuff away. My uncle would go trash picking in some of the more affluent neighborhoods,and, some people would throw brand new stuff away, he called it mall shopping because of the way it almost look all new. Amazing what people will put out for trash
I know right. it's absolutely amazing sometimes.
Usually the station isn't the problem. It's the cans at home. The owner needs to keep his containers closed tightly so as not to let the ethanol suck in water and collect at the bottom. If you have all plastic carriers like I do a simple way to see what's going on it take the cap or spout off the container, tip the container to where one corner is lowest and see if there is any water in the bottom corner. Another is just not pour all the gas out of the container and pour it into a jar and see if any water it there in the bottom. I always separate the gas and water because gas is too costly to pitch and the water/gas is good for starting brush fires. Thanks and glad the old mower ran!
3:50 remember the new mowers are designed to be disposable so people buy the newer models
yes you're right.
When I remove the tank, I siphon out as much fuel as possible, then elevate the front of the mower so the remaining fuel moves away from the outlet. No spills! Removing either the tank or the carb before disconnecting the fuel hose saves stress on the plastic nipples preventing breakage. Ethanol will cause these carbs to clog rather quickly.
Picked up this exact same model in my town. For 20$. They said it ran last season but didn’t this season. Got it home just to find out there was just water in the gas tank.
wow nice!
Wishing you and your family a wonderful and Merry Christmas/ Happy New year.
Same to you Gary Allen!
I usually just dump the fuel. I totally agree with you on that carb. It's nice that it doesn't corrode but it plugs easily. I ream out the main a little and it seems to help.
you took the words right out of my mouth.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Based on the hours, it's time for a valve clearance adjustment.
merry christmas love that you are posting today
Happy holidays Copperhead Designs.
Thank you for the videos. I have been a subscriber for about a month and am going through all of your videos. You may find comments from me on your older videos. Again, thanks.
no problem I look forward to your comments.
Call me deranged but I love these motors . They are so easy to work on . They made cheap but they are so simple.
Thank you for sharing
Great job as always
you make a good point. It's really not that hard to work on these
One thing that you noticed but didn't touch on was the choke stuck open when the engine was cold. This is a common problem and usually caused by the choke mechanism rubbing against the left plate that the carb fits against. I found the same mower on the curb and that's what was wrong with it. Just file or grind the plastic part that rubs against the side plate until it doesn't touch and get stuck or form (some say bend) the plate until the choke mechanism doesn't rub on it. Operating the choke by hand will show what's happening. I found this cure on RUclips so someone else posted this tip and saved me the trouble of trying to figure out what was happening..
thank you Doug Seaman, Yes I mentioned that it was opened but it had closed on its own, And I attributed the fault, to the top cover interfering with the choke arm. After taking the cover off and re-installing it, It was not an issue after that.
Nice pick up
Merry Christmas from Australia 🎄🇦🇺
Happy holidays Rick Thelian!
We are alotted ethanol free gas in Florida thankfully. These mowers are cheap but easy to work on and use as they are light.
you are absolutely correct, these are just simple, easy and light mowers.
Merry Christmas, Inside House Garage! Only watched a few videos, loving the channel so far.
thank you BoredOuttaMySkullBoi2005 and Happy Holidays too.
Awesome fix
Merry Christmas buddy 💗🤟
same
thank you Mohammed Nazeel
Great find! Great video!!!
Thanks S Arnold!
Compliments of the season to you an your family bro. This was the simplest repair I've seen you did for the year so far. I feel sorry for the previous owner who gave away this almost new brand mower away. Who would of thought that a simple thing like water in fuel will make starting a small engine into a lot of headache. Thanks for sharing the video bro. Merry Christmas to you and your family
I appreciate it and Happy Holidays to you Ramadin Sookhoo.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thanks bro
Awesome when you find a mower and it work! Cha Ching!$$$$
You got that right!
I happen to have this exact model, sans the side chute.
Thanks, dude.
these really are a dime a dozen
I wonder why this video doesn't show up on your channel? I only saw it to watch as it was a suggested video after I had watched your most recent video, and I clicked on the link. This must be why it only has 40 ish views. It's an interesting video too!
It means you're special, kidding aside, this is actually a secret video, it's not been released but I have it as a link somewhere and It look like RUclips has also been suggesting, even though it's not been released.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I always thought I was special - ha ha! If I remember it right, it happened with another video too, about a Honda powerwasher a while ago. Thanks for your reply, will make sure I click on suggested videos from now on!
thank you Mark Pablo
I'm currently making a video just like this for this exact same machine! Sadly, while mine started easy with fresh gas and oil, i've been having a hell of a time getting it to run perfect, instead of just running "ok". My last guess is the ignition coil, I've cleaned/replaced everything else, fingers crossed!
good luck to you, but if that doesn't work, try disconnecting the breather hose on the back side of the air box. Sometimes there's too much blow-by and it could cause it to interfere with how the carb works. just an idea.
Over time, my thoughts on these cheaper brands have changed. Sure they’re not high quality, but as long as you take care of it the machine will take care of you
you're maturing. That's the thinking of a wise person. Thank you Smallengineworld BCSERK
The main fuel jet was clogged. It would start and then die out. I first started with a new filter, New SAE 30 oil, a Clean fuel tank, and fuel Cleaned the carburetor spray cleaner. The new spark plug interchange NGK was pre-gapped at 40., My troy-bilt Briggs and Stratton 140cc called for 30 gapped. I went to start it, and the same thing started and died. So I put the lawnmower on my bench and pulled the carburetor off. Removed the leakages and the carburetor bowl. The fuel Jets were clogged badly. I assembled the carburetor, hooked the leakages up, and hoses, filter holder, and filter then put the cover back on and the top cover. I prayed to God that it would start to stay running. She fired right up and stayed running. The jet was so bad that the carburetor spray would barely drip. I got it flowing. It was my first rodeo and was very easy to fix. I ordered new filters, an OEM spark plug, and an in-line fuel filter.
nice work getting it going again
I typically don’t use gas station gas anymore. I use the engineered fuel for small engines. It’s ethanol free and has stabilizers so unopened they claim it’s good for a year and opened 6 Months. It’s more expensive but I don’t have to monkey with bad fuel issues. If you don’t run the tank dry will you fill it with stabilized fuel to prevent condensation for off season storage? Or do you always run fuel out? I’ve heard the flexible diaphragms on trimmers will dry out and crack if stored with no fuel.
you are absolutely right, the engineered fuel is a lot better.
Merry Christmas
Happy holidays!
@ inside house garage,Merry Christmas!
Happy holidays Beef Jerkey!
This is why I keep my gas in the garage so I don’t get water in it one year. We actually got water in it how it froze and then water was in it but don’t worry we change our lawnmower feel and we put it in a dirty container, and we give it to mechanic, and then we filled up with fresh
great idea!
cool mower
it's okay
Well done and I thank you!
thank you!
Thank you for sharing. Great find form the curb. Can’t believe you still leave the machine covered in dirt and crap as you dismantle items. If mentioned before about spray on degreaser. It’s a no brainer. I see you using spray on soap and a tooth brush recently lol. Please give it a go. If I lived near you, I would drop off a dozen cans of the stuff for you to try but Perth W.A. is a little far. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Cheers
Thanks Tyrone Clarke, I keep forgetting to buy some. I'll try to remember when I go out next.
I've seen plastic carbs on mowers. A lot of Victa 2 stroke mowers here in Australia have them.
I don't have a huge problem with them, except they seem to clog up much sooner than a metal carb.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I agree. Easy to break also. Ones I've had trouble with have a rotating throttle control. These often bind, thus not allowing rpm increase in the engine. Solution is to bin it, & fit a new carb.
thank you for the information
Great vid nice easy fix. Yeah i would discard the gas depending on quantity. Merry xmas and happy new year to you and your famiky. Look forward to more vids next year. Cheers. ☮
thank you Aussie nebula, and Happy Holidays.
Hello, I don't see much activity on riding mowers, I have to jump my solenoid to get it to start, I have replaced the solenoid and tested the key switch, I think I have lost my ground somewhere, do you have any suggestions on tracing this down. Thanks and hope you have a great holiday.
Yes it's an issue of transportation why I don't work on riders that much. Since you didn't mention a model and serial number, I can only guess what your wiring schematic looks like. But from what I'm seeing, I don't think you'v lost a ground but one of your safety switches has no making good contact.
As a general rule, I dispose of the fuel that comes out of any mower I work on if it appears yellow. I have been recommending recreation fuel to all my customers and use that in any repair jobs. It has no Ethanol which contains grain alchohol that attracts moisture naturally. Yes, fuel left in a lawn mower can attract condensation unless the tank is full. I also recommend fuel stability treatments which do extend fuel life and protect against moisture damage. Running the fuel out of a mower does not remove all the fuel, you know that. In such cases, the remaining fuel continues to attract moisture. I have even found alge growth in carburetor bowls on equipment sitting for years, even the plastic carburetor ones. Metal ones end up reacting to the acids created in bad fuel destroying the float pin posts and internal s of the bowl. There is a coating they apply to a carburetor and once that is damaged by moisture, that carburetor, reguardless of how many times you clean it, will continue to deteriorate. I usually just order a replacement any more upon seeing internal corrosion, its just not worth it.
thanks for that explanation, it was a lot information to take in.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I get wordy
Looks like I'm special too ! 😂This video appeared on the YT landing page for me. Best wishes for a warm and Happy Holiday! Cheers!🎄🎉🍻
thank you The Lawnmower Lady, and Happy Holidays to you as well.
Merry Christmas Stella!!
That was a great find. The paint and the wheels are in excellent condition, so if/when you sell this, it looks good. My daughter has this same model, and while it is cheaply made, it can last for a while, if it's cared for. And the light weight makes it easy to push, especially if you lube the hubs of the wheels, like you did. Did it also come with the grass catcher bag? If it did, and if the bag looks as good as the rest of this, then this should really be an easy sale.
thank you Tom Lewis, I think it did come with the grass catcher.
i,d pour and drain out the fuel from the tank and dispose of it properly to avoid a fire hazard and then allow the tank to dry in the sun and then dis-assemble the carburetor and clean and inspect all the parts before re-assembling and re-installing etc.
yes sir, that's a very good method in dealing with this situation .
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE for sure 👍👌
A classic case of a homeowner not knowing about two stroke engines.
It's a 4 stroke........
@@nm6405 True. I probably should have said "small engines" so as not to confuse the stupid or the pedants.
Hello Home Garage
Hello there!
Is the 550exi Briggs the same block as a 725Exi? I was wondering if the recoils inner change?? Just thought I'd ask... Love the video's!!
To be honest, I'm not sure, as I don't replace parts on Briggs all the often.
I usually just get rid of it. Have you ever had to replace the crank seals on a chainsaw before ?
No I haven't
What lubricant do you use for the wheels?
I use lithium grease, but most anything will work.
Awesome thank you! I’ll use it too
Have you ever done any repairs to electric units
no I haven't because a lot of the people I know, don't own one. I only know of one person who has one, and it's a Kobalt.
Might be worth going past that house on a routine basis. If they use the same gas can to fuel their snowblower, leaf shredder, etc. more no-start equipment coming your way. Some people aren't saving by doing their own maintenance. I siphon out the water. If the engine runs properly; no problem. A small amount of water will decarbon the engine. Just be careful to examine the spark plug to be sure.
You know what, you're absolutely right. I might have to make my way over there.
If i can't finde carb clener can i use intake clener
it's worth a try
👍🏾
Would a broken throttle be a reason why the mower won't start
in my opinion, yes.
I use E10 unleaded fuel in my old Briggs and Stratton powered lawnmower which uses the siphon type of fuel pickup system inside of the fuel tank,so it's like a "drinking straw" setup.
Since it's hygroscopic it draws moisture in from the atmosphere & I do get it sputtering occasionally but I don't worry about it,I just keep mowing with it & the water just passes through the carburetor.
Another option is to add some methylated spirits to the fuel tank then slosh the fuel around,the methylated spirits actually absorbs the water which just passes through the carburetor then it gets burned off in the combustion process without the engine knowing about it !
yes you're right, adding spirits should help to get rid of the water. Thank you Russell Booth.
marry X-MAS
thank you f.x lu, Happy Holidays to you as well.
Me personally I probably would do away with the gas with water in it by using it to burn branches and leaves or something yard debris and just put fresh gas in the project mower.
that makes sense, thank you Dwayne Collins.
2nd this!
I usually have no ploblem with the new carbs like u said easy to service. I am still a fan of the quantum. Good video sir.
thank you Turning_wrenches85
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE your welcome
Separate the water from the gasoline, then dump it in my car. It loves it!
I mean, the old gasoline will dilute in the good fuel there, and then poof. easy disposal into the air 😁
yes you are correct and I have re-used the gasoline too, just in the mower along with fresh fuel of course
Great vid common. Thin. I found the exact same mower with the exact same issue on side of the road one time .
these are so very common, and the problem are pretty much the same too
You can fix it you are inside home garage yeah buddy 😎
thank you Robert Mailhos
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE you are welcome young man 😎
Regular gas is a different color
I've never bothered comparing the two side by side.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE maybe you should....
I might have to.
scrape it, buy new and use fuel stabilizer
very good advice.
The fact that new mowers get damaged by light use is really disappointing.
it is concerning
Apparently it's Ethanol gas
yes that's what I'm assuming
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE in older videos, ethanol gas is kind of yellowish; regular gas is either reddish or blue, depending its quality
Also ethanol gas traps water...
when I do compare them, I'll be sure to get from the same station
Everything about this mower screams Cheap, they sure dont make them how they used to anymore
I know, It's just a sign of the times.
You shoud have cleaned the filter with pressurised air
Yes you're right.
I would of got rid of the gas and put new fresh gas in.
me too William Snow.
My experience has been that water and last years gas are in the tank and both need to be gone. I have not had occasion where I needed to separate good fresh gas from water. I would do it in your situation above, but it is a much less likely scenario than the “it has been stored outside in the weather for the last 12 months”. Good old “it ran last year “.
you are absolutely right. thank you haneyoakie14
I hate those all plastic carbs, doesn’t take jack to stop them up. That entire center section (white) inside the care just pops right out of there. That way you can clean it better
yes you're right Chad Valliere.
Separate it .
thank you
Sorry I hit dislike by accident. I fixed it. It said shared with creator.
not a problem and thanks for fixing it.