I went through exactly the same as you with a tecumseh engine. The primer test got me until I found a RUclips video. Once it was all back together the engine started first pull cold or warm. I like them. Spares are harder to get hold of but run well when sorted. Just fiddly.
@@MowerMan Yep. I work full time with small engines (small 2 stroke up to quadbikes, ride on mowers etc). For smaller stuff an impact driver is fab; you can use bit sets for Phillips and Allen and torx etc and then nut drivers for nuts and bolts. Amazon does a good set by tacklife of nut drivers. Saves so much time!
Thanks for the tip about the primer circuit needing the bolt in to work. Thanks to that I've just mowed the lawn instead of racing round trying to locate a plunger service kit which it didn't need! I found the Tecumseh not too bad to work on when I took it apart for the first time in ~15 years yesterday. It's had no maintenance whatever (other than new blades) as witness the fact that I didn't even know how to undo the air cleaner clip. It stopped because a piece of disintegrating air cleaner foam was stuck in the venturi. I also replaced a couple of small bolts that had gone missing without impairing its functioning. It's never even needed oil, someone overfilled it when it was new and I've been waiting ever since to add some and it's still above the 'full' mark.
The bolt holding the wheel sheared off on my last mower, couldn't find one to get it replaced, took it to the mower shop, said it would cost $70.00 to repair. So I checked the price of new mowers at Home Depot and purchased a brand new one for $150.00. In this case the cost or time to repair was not worth it.
isitebuild that’s your first problem you went to Home Depot. Why? Go to a local dealer, you’ll get parts from them and easier to work with. My family own a garden machinery buisness
Good fix, I didn’t know that about the primer. Are you sure you have the bowl oriented correctly? The higher side should go under the hinge, the Lower part under the free end of the float. Rarely see brand T anymore. From S Fl where it’s 80 and overcast with spotty showers.
Read your closed captions as you view this video. I'm in Alabama and trying to understand your accent (English, I suppose) is tough but doable. I guess it really must be a challenge to understand, by whatever means that is used to add close captions
well i have a tecumseh lawnmower that wont prime and i just bought a new carburetor and installed it and im still having the same problem..it wont prime. any ideas?
Great video. I have one of these motors on a Craftsman walk behind string trimmer. I installed a new Carb and it worked great for the first few starts. Now it won't prime. It will start and run with starter fluid. What other reasons would there be for not priming? Tanks!
BEFORE you tackle the two carburettor mounting bolts at 12:30, just undo the throttle cable clamp (1 screw) and take off the top plate (2 screws) and lift it up. This makes access to the carb mounting bolts so much easier!
I bought a mower from a rubbish tip with a Tecumseh engine and the primer bulb was broken but what s pain it was to replace it but sorted it and sold it for a good profit
Okay, thank you. The supplier asked me for the engine number to check but the plate is missing - I don’t suppose you have an engine number I could use please?
These are the OEM Italian Dellorto carbs but there's a later problem one that blows petrol. It has a black priming button and much smaller cast body. It may still be possible to get working after cleaning so don't give up all hope.
How fortuitous for me. Same problem with my 2003 Tecumseh ELV120 / 195cc/ marketed at 6.5hp. No prime, kickback, won't start. Flywheel key okay, valve train works properly, carb. cleaned. Wish me luck. Narragansett Bay
Just stumbled upon your channel mate its excellent. Ive been fixing and selling mowers for years and yes couldnt agree more, tecumseh are ok but they are crap to work on and never actually seem to run that sweet. Briggs 35 classic is a gem of an engine.
Help! I need to remove the top engine plastic cover/cowl to access the recoil starter on a Tecumseh Spectra 50 engine? It seems to be secured in place with two plastic clip inserts, one on each side, that I can’t budge at all. I have tried local lawnmower repairers with no success. I can provide photos if any one can assist.
So what was it that prevented starting? My Tecumseh is'nt starting at all either, that's why I watched this, but you don't say or show the reason, the one part, that failed and prevented starting. Alan, in Norfolk.
hi, Paul, I have the exact same carb as you are servicing but someone tried to repair the primer bulb with mastic which has entered all the ports in the area of the bulb do you know the part number for a new carb or ebay description/ number many thanks steve
Hi The most important thing is the bowl nut you have to Clean the holes in it ,you have to CLEAN the gas tank , and no ethanol in the gas .. this carb is ready threatened by ethanol . 'these engines are very common her IN CANADA . Ed from Loretto Ontario Canada .
I see you clean it after,,,I make it first thing,,,,Also something else cough my attention the fuel/carb bowl, over here in the U.S we have to align the bold with the float, on this kind of carb's and this same bowl..
Wish I knew someone who is conscientious about how they service someone else's machinery. As opposed to just after your money and take no care of other people's property!
I'm in the middle of watching this video and had to stop, and comment... Bro,,,,,you need to at least blow off all that crap or hose it off, spray some degreaser and quick hose off, and wala done.....for me or for free or for business, I would never touch that and take apart with out cleaning it first.
WTF a plastic deck never seen one on a petrol mower unless it's electric and the rear wheel setup. not many old mowers in Australia have that bar you have to hold to keep the mower running and i do own a techumseh vantage 35 since new from 2004 and that mtd has the same carburetor set up same as mine and yeah they are a bastard
Man my landlord went to jail and he wants me to mow the lawn He's got pretty much the same type mower sitting in the garage been fighting with that bastard all day Don't want to put any actual money into it.... Same issue won't start at all doesn't even try...
![Gunna - HIM ALL ALONG [Official Visualizer]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/HiCxoDeo0hc/mqdefault.jpg)
repairlawnmowersforprofit.com/
your a lifesaver iv spent 4 hours trying to fix throttle cables, after watching your videos realise iv reconnected them wrong thanks.
Thanks for the video. Got my mower going again. Great tip pointing out the little hole in the bolt as that's what was causing the problem.
I went through exactly the same as you with a tecumseh engine. The primer test got me until I found a RUclips video. Once it was all back together the engine started first pull cold or warm. I like them. Spares are harder to get hold of but run well when sorted. Just fiddly.
AlTec O.P.E They always run well eventually
@@MowerMan today i went through this thing also.But i removed the upper plank also . Nice video.Great explained and usefull .
Get yourself a 12v impact driver and a set of cheap 1/4 hex nut drivers and you'll save yourself a crazy amount of time! Great vid as always!
MaximumZargon Do you mean for all the small bolts?
@@MowerMan Yep. I work full time with small engines (small 2 stroke up to quadbikes, ride on mowers etc). For smaller stuff an impact driver is fab; you can use bit sets for Phillips and Allen and torx etc and then nut drivers for nuts and bolts. Amazon does a good set by tacklife of nut drivers. Saves so much time!
MaximumZargon Thanks ill take a look
Thanks for the tip about the primer circuit needing the bolt in to work. Thanks to that I've just mowed the lawn instead of racing round trying to locate a plunger service kit which it didn't need!
I found the Tecumseh not too bad to work on when I took it apart for the first time in ~15 years yesterday. It's had no maintenance whatever (other than new blades) as witness the fact that I didn't even know how to undo the air cleaner clip. It stopped because a piece of disintegrating air cleaner foam was stuck in the venturi. I also replaced a couple of small bolts that had gone missing without impairing its functioning. It's never even needed oil, someone overfilled it when it was new and I've been waiting ever since to add some and it's still above the 'full' mark.
No problem! thanks for watching!
another informative video Paul didn't think you would get it going but we'll done keep them coming
barry bakewell I got there eventually! Cheers Barry
The bolt holding the wheel sheared off on my last mower, couldn't find one to get it replaced, took it to the mower shop, said it would cost $70.00 to repair. So I checked the price of new mowers at Home Depot and purchased a brand new one for $150.00. In this case the cost or time to repair was not worth it.
isitebuild wow! $70 could you not find a second hand one?
isitebuild that’s your first problem you went to Home Depot. Why? Go to a local dealer, you’ll get parts from them and easier to work with. My family own a garden machinery buisness
I could have ordered one from Amazon but didn't want to wait
isitebuild I would have love to have helped. I would have happily done it for a channel review!
@@MowerMan Thanks for the offer...I'll definitely look you up if I need to repair my mower
Good fix, I didn’t know that about the primer. Are you sure you have the bowl oriented correctly? The higher side should go under the hinge, the Lower part under the free end of the float. Rarely see brand T anymore. From S Fl where it’s 80 and overcast with spotty showers.
Excellent spot.. I did re-assemble the carb the first time and it was leaking. Tbh I was unsure why but now I know!
Good video as usual Paul keep em coming
james allan Thanks James
Read your closed captions as you view this video. I'm in Alabama and trying to understand your accent (English, I suppose) is tough but doable. I guess it really must be a challenge to understand, by whatever means that is used to add close captions
well i have a tecumseh lawnmower that wont prime and i just bought a new carburetor and installed it and im still having the same problem..it wont prime. any ideas?
Great video. I have one of these motors on a Craftsman walk behind string trimmer. I installed a new Carb and it worked great for the first few starts. Now it won't prime. It will start and run with starter fluid. What other reasons would there be for not priming? Tanks!
BEFORE you tackle the two carburettor mounting bolts at 12:30, just undo the throttle cable clamp (1 screw) and take off the top plate (2 screws) and lift it up. This makes access to the carb mounting bolts so much easier!
I bought a mower from a rubbish tip with a Tecumseh engine and the primer bulb was broken but what s pain it was to replace it but sorted it and sold it for a good profit
Roys channel This video would have saved you some time. ruclips.net/video/S16iWuedqx8/видео.html glad you sold it for a profit though!
thanks mate great advice
Hello, I have an identical engine and need to order a replacement emulsion tube, do you by any chance know the part number please?
Richard Nunn I don't unfortunately. They aren't easy to get hold of. Try looking for a full carb
Okay, thank you. The supplier asked me for the engine number to check but the plate is missing - I don’t suppose you have an engine number I could use please?
those are good carbs.good film TU & Sub
These are the OEM Italian Dellorto carbs but there's a later problem one that blows petrol. It has a black priming button and much smaller cast body. It may still be possible to get working after cleaning so don't give up all hope.
How fortuitous for me. Same problem with my 2003 Tecumseh ELV120 / 195cc/ marketed at 6.5hp. No prime, kickback, won't start. Flywheel key okay, valve train works properly, carb. cleaned. Wish me luck. Narragansett Bay
I've never seen a mower with back wheels like that
billie wright It's a rear roller. The height adjustment is at the bottom
Just stumbled upon your channel mate its excellent. Ive been fixing and selling mowers for years and yes couldnt agree more, tecumseh are ok but they are crap to work on and never actually seem to run that sweet. Briggs 35 classic is a gem of an engine.
Thanks! really appreciate that
Sometimes just a take apart and clean is all thats required
great video thanks. I have the same issue on my tecumseh. Going to try and troubleshoot it.
Greg Vasquez Good luck Greg
Help! I need to remove the top engine plastic cover/cowl to access the recoil starter on a Tecumseh Spectra 50 engine? It seems to be secured in place with two plastic clip inserts, one on each side, that I can’t budge at all. I have tried local lawnmower repairers with no success.
I can provide photos if any one can assist.
Good fix and information. Good video.
D Butler Thanks! Much Appreciated
So what was it that prevented starting? My Tecumseh is'nt starting at all either, that's why I watched this, but you don't say or show the reason, the one part, that failed and prevented starting. Alan, in Norfolk.
hi, Paul, I have the exact same carb as you are servicing but someone tried to repair the primer bulb with mastic which has entered all the ports in the area of the bulb do you know the part number for a new carb or ebay description/ number many thanks steve
hi again where does the small wire from the coil attach to please
Stephen fysh Check out donyboy 73 he shows how to replace primer bulb
Some great tips Paul. Bit of a fiddle them.
Pete Froud Yeah they are Pete. I like they way they pull over and run eventually
@@MowerMan Paul when they are right they pretty good.
Hi The most important thing is the bowl nut you have to Clean the holes in it ,you have to CLEAN the gas tank , and no ethanol in the gas .. this carb is ready threatened by ethanol .
'these engines are very common her IN CANADA .
Ed from Loretto Ontario Canada .
ED EDMUND Cheers Ed Thanks for watching
I see you clean it after,,,I make it first thing,,,,Also something else cough my attention the fuel/carb bowl, over here in the U.S we have to align the bold with the float, on this kind of carb's and this same bowl..
There are two rubber washers on the emulsion tube!!
I'll have a look next time I get one in. Thanks Brian
Very useful. Thank you so much....
Argyris Kouratos Thanks a lot!
Great video
Tim webb Thanks Tim!
The easiest way to get the carb. off is to remove the muffler to gain access to that one hidden intake bolt.
Thanks!
Alko made in Austria !
Wish I knew someone who is conscientious about how they service someone else's machinery. As opposed to just after your money and take no care of other people's property!
Mark Holder Thanks I really appreciate that.
Meet man send me your email address and I'll send a link to them mower lifts /stands on ebay
If it was a yellow colour i would have said it was an Alko made mower !
I'm in the middle of watching this video and had to stop, and comment... Bro,,,,,you need to at least blow off all that crap or hose it off, spray some degreaser and quick hose off, and wala done.....for me or for free or for business, I would never touch that and take apart with out cleaning it first.
WTF a plastic deck never seen one on a petrol mower unless it's electric and the rear wheel setup. not many old mowers in Australia have that bar you have to hold to keep the mower running and i do own a techumseh vantage 35 since new from 2004 and that mtd has the same carburetor set up same as mine and yeah they are a bastard
Man my landlord went to jail and he wants me to mow the lawn He's got pretty much the same type mower sitting in the garage been fighting with that bastard all day Don't want to put any actual money into it.... Same issue won't start at all doesn't even try...
Maybe he's inside for walking on the grass
Yeah I think it was something like that The city came and cut it The last three times...
your the third person who did the same dam thing ,take the carb off from the intake 2 screws gas line off linkage and its off
Do you have a video I can watch?