How To Fix A Self Propelled Lawn Mower That Won't Move
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- Опубликовано: 9 май 2019
- Has your self-propelled lawn mower stopped working or does it barely move when you go uphill? Pushing it isn’t the answer. Check out this quick and easy fix that may solve your problem before you start troubleshooting the transmission or belt.
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Hey what if the front of my self propell wont fully release most the time. Its the same mower. I replaced the belt. Everything seems fine but the front in the awd will not disengage. Any suggestions?
Thanks for being a real man and sharing your knowledge
How do I adjust one with the single handle ?
My husband recently passed away unexpectedly and I’m having to take care of my yard for the first time in my late 30’s! 😅 Fingers crossed this works!
Amazing video. My lawnmower has been getting worse for years and I have just gotten use to it. I watched this video 10 min ago, went out and adjusted the cable. Now, for the first time in a couple years, I'm able to mow straight up my hill. Thank you so much for the advise.
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Third time you saved me this summer on a 2 yr old Honda GCV 160 Snapper self propelled mower. Ran into the lawn mower repair guy at Lowes asking where I’ve been this season. I said ,”I got a new man in my life helping me now.” He said, “Ohhhh.” Me: “His name is uh …Steve. Just Steve…Yeah”. Him: “Oh…well ok. That’s uh good. Have a good one.” Walks away. That was awkward. Thanks for helping a gal learn how to make many repairs with confidence. Saved again! 😊
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Thank you so much! My husband is a disabled Veteran so the mowing is my responsibility. We live in WV & the yard is too sloped for a riding mower. I have been struggling with the self propelled for 2 seasons now! I watched this, went out & adjusted & off we went!!!!!! Thank you so much!
You're Welcome...and please thank your husband for his service for me!
Thanks man. I was thinking I was going to buy a new one because I was getting tired of pushing this thing around. Your video showed me how to adjust the cable and fix it FAST. You da man!!
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Thanks, Steve! I actually had a stick stuck under the belt, but it needed adjustment , as well. You just saved me a headache and some money! Much appreciated.
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Thankyou so much Steve. My local garden machine repair man, is a) very charming b) charges like a wounded bull. You've saved me a small fortune.
Big heavy old lawnmower skipping about as if it's turbo charged. Sooo easy too. Thanks again P
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That was the easiest fix I've ever done. Thanks for saving me time and money with trouble shooting this issue.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. My mowing had become quite a drag when the self propelled action grew completely weak. This adjustment worked perfect and now it works as good as new.
Excellent!
Thanks Steve, I replaced the belt, all pulleys look good and I did the cable adjustment. My front wheels do not turn or pull....... I sure could use your help! Thanks again for your videos!
Thank you Steve....just went outside and adjusted my cable and it works great. You are the man🍻🍻
Excellent!
Dude, you are awesome! I have a Snapper self propelled mower, and only had it 2 years before I noticed it started to not have the same pulling power it once had. I was getting nervous, and even considered buying a better mower. I watched your video and now it is just like the day I got it! Thank you sir!
Good to hear!
Thank you, Steve! This is a great video you made, easy to follow and implement. My RWD Husqvarna has had less and less self-propulsion performance over the last couple of years….since you gave me a leg-up this was a zero-sip job! In less than 2 minutes it works like new! Thank you again!
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@Steve's Small Engine Saloon hi Steve!!! Big fan, and I have a unique problem and NEED YOUR HELP!!! I sent you an email also.
@@lunaticgaming7967 must look at my lawn mower see where that is to try tighten is it near the handle thanks very intereseted
Steve😇. I had to come back to say thank you. My sister in laws mower quit moving. I sent her your video. She called me tonight and said totally worked. She cut grass tonight worked like new👍👍👌👌😎😎😍😍🍺🍻. Cheers. Love your channel!! You’ve helped me before. My fave was how to use the “lock” feature on my mower to beable to get off while it’s running so seat don’t make it shut off. OMG all the years I never knew. 🎉
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Many thanks Steve you are a star, my wife was saying "take in for a full service" I did as you suggested, took at least 4 mins, then my mower was perfect. Oh Yes Thanks from London, excellent!!!
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I found this adjustment screw by accident when my mower wouldn’t engage and works wonderfully now. Great videos.
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Thanks for another entertaining and educational video, Steve. Always learn something new each time I watch. Keep 'em coming.
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Did not see how to fix cable on self propelled lawn mower it cuts off on the video
Thank you so much Steve, I just made this adjustment to my 675cc Briggs and Stratton and it works perfect now!!!!!
Fantastic!
Man you are so mechanically inclined till I'm going to start drinking beer maybe I can train my brain to even come close great video. I just picked up one of this kind free for this reason ( self propell) getting Ole feeling these hills now
Thanks for all you do you are definitely a blessing!
Have fun
Hey, Steve, you rock ! This simple task that you just described has saved me not just money but also a lot of time if I think of the Small Engine Repair guys here putting me in the wait-list for the time being. Thank You !✌️
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Thank you. My self propelled Lawn Boy was not propelling itself. Your video helped greatly.
Excellent!
You saved me big bucks!! Lol. Just watching your video have me the confidence to dig into it and I easily found the problem!! I had called a repair place but they weren’t taking new work. Thanks!!
Glad I could help
Fantastic, i just did what you said and my lawnmower is now pulling just fine , thanks for posting this 😊
Fantastic!
First time I see a four-wheel drive. Thanks for the info. I was notified because I rang the bell.
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Worked a dream, had already started looking on the net for a new one, 5 minutes after watching the video, my old one works like a dream, many thanks
Well done!
It worked! My mower had a "tighten" button that you keep swiping and it fixed the issue. Thank you!!!
Excellent!
Thank you, Steve. You just saved me from going to the repair shop. Great video. Keep them coming. Youre the best.
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It worked! Thanks! Honda dealer and mechanic didn’t even know the issue. Made adjustment in 2105 Honda push mower and it now works!!! Thanks!!!
Great to hear!
First time out this season with htis same husqvarna mower and she no go. Grabbed the wrench, few spins (the right way loosey not tighty) and viola, power to spare. Thanks Steve.
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Was going to take apart and replace a pully from watching another video until I came across yours, did as you suggested and it worked. Thanks sir!
Glad I could help
Thanks for this great tip. Adjusted my mower and BAM it works like new or better!!
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Thank you so much for posting this video. My lawnmower has gotten worse over the past two years until it got to the point where it was wearing me out to use it. So I got on RUclips and clicked on your video and did what you said and it fixed it. You helped me so much. Thanks again and I subscribed.
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Thanks Steve. Mine is still working but not like it used to. I'll be giving this a try. Excellent beer choice.
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Thanks Steve! Had this problem for a long time, and now it is fixed in less than 10 minutes. 😳
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Thank you sir! My lawn mower self drive cable came out of adjustment and quit on me mid mow! I thought it was done for but this video got me back in business! Thank you so much.
Great job!
Thank you so much. Getting older and pushing that mower is a chore. After adjusting the cable I had to back it off because it wanted to drag me behind it. I was thinking about getting a new mower, but now I will do my annual tune up and good to go.
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Love that you gauge the repairs by sips / cans of beer. Cheers.
Was getting ready to check belts when I found your video. When handle was pulled, mine would barely move. Adjustment on my cable was about half way down cable. Turned it a couple turns and now it runs away with me! Amazing. Saved me a lot of headache disassemblying mower and then probably would have still not have pulled. This adjustment must be best kept secret because several mechanics never mentioned this fix! Thanks!!!
Glad it helped
Fantastic video Steve! Nice to see some knowledgeable practical advise. You rock!
I appreciate that!
Man,you saved me time,money and frustration with this.
I couldn't believe it but this fixed it.
My lawn mower didn't have the adjustment at the top of the cable but in the middle,a black plastic screw type.
You have a subscriber for like and i will like every video you make.
Greetings from Europe.
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Great video Steve. I know it is an older video but I had to comment (and subscribe) I had this problem with my mower and searched online. Several videos said to check belts, pulleys, etc. This should be first thing to check. Simple fix and mower is working great now. Thank you.
Awesome, thank you!
Never knew about the adjustment so thank you. Unfortunately when inspecting and cleaning my mower I found the cable had snapped. Quick search on Amazon and $28 I got a brand new Husqvarna drive cable. Took about 10-15 minutes to install…super easy (helps a lot if you have a long set of needle nose pliers). Then your tip on adjusting the cable came in, now it’s perfect. Thanks again!!
Great job!
Steve you saved me at least $100 (minimum charge of Mechanic) , I was able to fix my self-propelled lawn mower issue with your professional advise, Thanks a lot.
Glad to help
Thanks Steve adjusted on my lawnboy thought I needed a new belt . Nope works like a charm now Thanks!!! On my Lawnboy the adjustment was a clamp that you loosen further down the handle pulled it towards the lawn mower tightened the nut up simple fix.Liked and subscribed
Excellent!
You totally just saved me a bunch of money, thank you for the video!
Glad I could help!
So... I immediately came in from struggling with my mower for the last time. It was" I can fix it or I must buy another because there is no one within 110 miles that will" time. Your video answered my question and literally less than 5 minutes later, here I am to say it is fixed and adjusted to pull the mover out of my hands. Triple tanks from this
69 year old lady 🙂
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Thank you Steve! I was going to replace the belt before this video but a simple adjustment did the trick!
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Another great tip, easy to remember, Thanks Steve👍
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Great video, my push mower wasn’t working and this fixed it!!!! Much appreciated!!!
Great to hear!
I had known about this adjustment but quite frankly had forgotten about it. Very well done lesson.
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Excellent video. Thank you. You understand the importance of speaking clearly. I have subscribed.
Awesome, thank you!
Steve you've been so helpful . A single girl with 3 1/2 acres. I'm mechanical but only know a little bit about a lot of things . Thank you
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Wow! A real Human being. A decent fellow. He didn't have to show us that trick. Thank you! For the lesson. Well learned. Cheers.😉
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Just finish watching your video and just got done replacing a broken belt on my Husqvarna all wheel drive mower which that was a pain in the ass adjusted the speed and it worked out perfectly. As you said I subscribe to your channel and it is very helpful. Thank you.
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From another Steve, thanks! First cut of the year the drive wasn't working and now it does!
Right on Steveo!
Thanks for the tip, having issues with mine and trying to figure it out. Thanks for the help.
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My cable system was a little different - Husqvarna. But I did tweak the cable a little and got it to work. Thanks!
Wish I had watched this first before I dis-assembled and re-assembled the craftsman ez walk module. What a time saver! Thanks!
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Wow! Your tip helped me tix my lawnmower! Thank you!
Great to hear!
Thanks Steve ! Resolved problem in less than 5 minutes !
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Thanks Steve! This was a great fix and time saver!!
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Awesome fix Steve! Quick note, I have a toro self propelled and only have a singular bar for my wheel control. The mechanism to shorten the pull chain was a nut and bolt being used to hold tension on a plastic piece that was holding the chain in place. I had to loosen the nut to release the pressure on the chain, pull the chain away from the bar and retighten the nut. Same basic principal but it was a little different than this mechanism and thought I should share. Almost got discouraged when I saw they were different but I was able to figure it out based on your explanation of the mechanism! Thanks dude.
I have a toro too and today have done an acre with no self propelling! I am exhausted. I found something up by the top that will unscrew but it did not have any effect. Next bit seems to be hidden in plastic casing I cannot get off or not when I'm exhausted. I am an older woman so not even familiar with most of the terms. I will have another look another day but your point looks useful if I can find a chain inside somewhere.
I am going out right now and see if this works on my LawnBoy 9-year-old mower. Thanks, Steve. Let's see if it works!
Good luck!
Steve ,you are so informative.. Cheers to that mann.. You are such a Money Saver..i wish i could have a beer with you .. just to say thank you for the brilliant ways you fix things..love your video's mann...
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OMG--this is AWESOME! My almost-new lawnmower was really sluggish, but one turn did the trick Thank you so much! YAY!
Fantastic!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Yes--you ARE! :-)
Now that’s a money saver for sure. Thanks Steve.👍👍👍
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Hey thanks Steve for your great video. I have the rear wheel drive lawnmower like that. And the same problem.👍🏽
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Thanx for helping me fix my self PROPELLED mower very good video
Glad to help
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Steve
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You saved me an awful lot of trouble! Thank you!
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Great tip that will work with any type cable. Good video Stevo..
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I work on them all the time and never knew that thank you or showing that
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I’m going to try this glad I came across your video
Finally!! I will definitely will try this once I come back home! Hope this is the problem and we will no need to buy new lawnmover... And if somehow this is not the same problem mine lawnmover has what else could it be? Any ideas?
Great video, easy fix if you get good info.
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You're the man 🎉! I was ready for a tough job and then I found this video. You get a like and follow!💯
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Wow Steve. Thank you so very much for that easy fix info. Bless you brother. 😊
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Excellent info Steve. Thank you!
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Mine didn't adjust at the handle but I traced it down and found that adjustment down by the motor, but yessir, I haven't tried it yet but I've already adjusted it too tight, so backed it off. Going out to use it right now. Thank you.
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Amazing! I was so worried I might need to get it repaired and it was only a two sip problem 🎉
Hope it works. I like your delivery and sipping degrees of time consumption.
Awesome peace of info and thanks for sharing Steve. Later and all the best.
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thank you so much steve I really appreciate it this video. fix my problem with my honda lawnmower. 👍
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Thank you Steve... that did the trick. Great tip and soooo easy.
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Thanks for the video this helped me fix my self propelled mower with the same exact mower
Glad it helped
I love you! You saved me money, time, and energy!
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Handy info Steve thanks I fix a lot of this problem a lot here in New Mexico at their State Fair. I try to reach but some people still don't learn
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another good video... do you show how to swap out the belt drive .... removing procedure ... what to look for on the belt & pulleys if good or not .... and finally how to re-assemble
Great video. My cable feels like it's not connected. Used self-propell once. Need to figure it out. :-)
Thanks. You just saved me a trip to the lawn mower repair shop.
Glad to help
Thank you! Gonna try this tomorrow!! 🙌🏻
Good luck!
Thank you for your video. I adjusted the cable as suggested and my Husqvarna AWD which was not working is working like new..
COOL!
Steve I owe you a Pabst!!! I just replaced my belt and it still didn't drive the wheels very well. I'm heading back out to the garage!
Thanks friend!
Good luck!
Exactly the info I needed-thanks!
No problem!
Having the problem right now. Good video dude thanks 👏 love from Ireland 💚👍🇮🇪
Thanks Steve! That looks very easy.
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You are a great instructor sir!
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Ok thanks for the information and video Steve.
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Just went out and found the adjusting cable and in just 5 minutes had my wheels fully engaged again. Thanks so much.
Right on Nina!