Yardmachines Edger sat 2 year and an easy fix started it.

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    This yardmachines edger has been sitting for years in storage. Now its time we get her up and running but it will need a simple and easy trick to get it up and running again.
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Комментарии • 121

  • @virginiabenson4025
    @virginiabenson4025 5 лет назад +11

    Thank you so much for this video. I couldn’t get my edger started. New spark plug, clean air filter, fresh gas.
    Darn near pulled my shoulder out. Tried your handy tip, and it started up with two pulls.
    Saved me a trip to get it fixed!

  • @raymondjoyner8600
    @raymondjoyner8600 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you for this tip. I had drained the old gas out, cleaned the carb, nothing. Then after watching this video, I went back outside and tried this method. Edger started right up!

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  5 лет назад +1

      Glad it worked for you Raymond Joyner for the comment I appreciate it

  • @krishinds4582
    @krishinds4582 2 года назад

    Thank you I’m going to try that on my edger i was about to throw in the towel with my edger and a power washer.
    I thought i was the only one with the starting problem. Thank you again. Kris Hinds.

  • @mikeingraham611
    @mikeingraham611 4 года назад +2

    It worked! Took me doing this 3 or 4 times however. Thanks man!

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  4 года назад

      Perfect . Thank thank you for the comment I appreciate it

  • @ibecurly
    @ibecurly 5 лет назад +3

    wow just used the thumb method on 2 Tecumseh mini bike engines giving me start problems . they fired right up !!! thanks

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  5 лет назад

      Thank you Richard steblenko for the comment I appreciate it.

  • @GH-wt7ww
    @GH-wt7ww 4 года назад +2

    Great video worked for me. I have the exact same edger. And fyi regarding the belt. It was stated the replacement belt is 4L320. When I received mine I installed and didn't sound right. I received a 4L320 but it was a 1/2in width which wasn't the correct width or length.. After searching around it was discovered for my edger the belt was MTD 754-0142 V-Belt 3/8 X 31. Guess maybe some edgers came with different pulley wheels.

  • @campbellpaul
    @campbellpaul 7 лет назад +2

    Thanks! That's an amazing trick! I'm learning more and more from your channel. Great video (as usual)

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  7 лет назад +1

      Christopher Valdes thank you for the comment. I greatly appreciate it.

  • @aliceinchains5243
    @aliceinchains5243 4 года назад +1

    I’ve got the same edger starts on first pull. Great edger

  • @RussellBooth1977
    @RussellBooth1977 4 года назад +1

    I use a similar sort of trick to clear out the carburettor on my dads Honda lawnmower engine whenever it idles rough except that I spray fuel into the carburettor then I close the throttle to clear out the idle speed jet.
    That usually saves me pulling the whole carburettor down !

  • @victorh940
    @victorh940 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks fixed mine.

  • @neiltaylor853
    @neiltaylor853 2 года назад

    Brilliant thanks bud it started first time

  • @jareddiller1701
    @jareddiller1701 2 года назад

    awesome! got'er started! Thank you

  • @alssmallengines
    @alssmallengines 7 лет назад

    great vid! I've used this trick many times on equipment that hasn't been ran in years.

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  7 лет назад

      Alan Marshall thank you for commenting. I sometimes forget about the these techniques and go right in for the carb myself.

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall 3 года назад +1

    Thank you, I’ll try it

  • @tapiceriamalenagarcia
    @tapiceriamalenagarcia 4 года назад +1

    Excelente video

  • @lewiemcneely9143
    @lewiemcneely9143 Год назад

    That sure worked with a 5-horse Briggs I had on a wood splitter. If the choke plate had no hole it would've been fine but I had to close off the intake completely to get it to start, even after rebuilding the carb a couple of times. The hole in the choke plate was not one of Briggs better ideas. Thanks and Blessings!

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  Год назад

      I guess they wanted to make sure, some air got to the engine, but maybe they make it too large?

    • @lewiemcneely9143
      @lewiemcneely9143 Год назад

      @@HomeGaragechannel I was thinking how to close it up and not have that part ve suicked into the motor but just got rid of the splitter and let someone else mess with it.

  • @leonardcrain9355
    @leonardcrain9355 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @stoolie10
    @stoolie10 2 года назад

    I have a Mclane edger like that with the same 3.5 hp briggs and Stratton engine. I put fresh gas in it after cleaning out the old gas and it started up but it runs a bit rough. I removed the muffler and looked at the diaphragm and it seems to be ok. Trying to avoid removing the entire carburetor.

    • @stoolie10
      @stoolie10 2 года назад

      I’m having trouble getting my edger to run at full throttle, it surges after I replaced the diaphragm and thoroughly cleaned the carburetor. Any tips are greatly appreciated. Trying to fix to sell to a friend.

  • @alikady1
    @alikady1 4 года назад +4

    Thank you very much I got same exact mach how can I fix the pull start

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  4 года назад

      What exactly is wrong with it? Is all the rope out and it won't retract?

    • @alikady1
      @alikady1 4 года назад +1

      @@HomeGaragechannel when I tray pull it up to start it alway is stuk

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  4 года назад

      @@alikady1 you mean the rope won't come out? Have you checked to make sure the engine spins freely?

    • @alikady1
      @alikady1 4 года назад

      Do you have Facebook?

    • @alikady1
      @alikady1 4 года назад +1

      @@HomeGaragechannel
      ?

  • @leonardcrain9355
    @leonardcrain9355 5 лет назад +3

    I have this same unit having trouble finding images of the carb linkage and springs

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  5 лет назад +1

      I understand your frustration as I can't find them either. If I get a chance I'll take a pic of the linkages for you.

  • @daviddavis5689
    @daviddavis5689 5 лет назад +2

    Starter fluid .But if that alcohol based fuel has been in there for while ;it wouldn't run good. Empty the tank.

  • @dm7097
    @dm7097 5 лет назад +2

    Nice trick. But what is actually happening by doing that? Does it create a better suction through the bowl?

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  5 лет назад +3

      That's pretty much what it's doing. Its helping to clear any minor clogs in the carb. After that the gas will clear the rest of it away. If there's a diaphragm problem tho it won't help.

  • @cowlumbus
    @cowlumbus 3 года назад +2

    Are you fully plugging the hole to create some vacuum or you simply restricting the air even more beyond the choke?

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  3 года назад +1

      Yes I'm plugging the hole to pull a vacuum so that the engine will clear any blockages

  • @isaacpimentel281
    @isaacpimentel281 3 года назад +2

    What’s the part number for the belt ?

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  3 года назад +1

      sorry I don't have the part number handy. Try using ereplacementparts dot com and put in the model number.

  • @kerryclark1926
    @kerryclark1926 4 года назад +2

    It would have been nice to know what this "trick" actually does inside the carb.

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  4 года назад

      it clears the blockage

    • @Grrrnthumb
      @Grrrnthumb 2 года назад

      @@HomeGaragechannel what blockage? What is blocking and how does that clear it?

  • @kernlkajun1
    @kernlkajun1 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks, after a carburetor replacement my edger starts but dies when the drive belt is tensioned. Is that possibly due to poor compression? The edger relatively new and has been used very little.

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  5 лет назад +1

      When you activate the blade are you above the dirt or almost hitting it? The other option is that it might not have enough gas and starves when the blade activates.

  • @ZTH184
    @ZTH184 3 года назад +1

    Whats the model number for the edger I have the exact same edger but its missing the model number and im missing the books for it?

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  3 года назад

      it's funny you say that because I don't have the label either that tells me the model or the serial number.

    • @ZTH184
      @ZTH184 3 года назад +1

      @@HomeGaragechannel Yeah I'm missing that exact same one as you I see where its supposed to go but its not there.

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  3 года назад +1

      @@ZTH184 I have two of these and the same thing on that one two, someone at the factory wasn't doing their job that day.

    • @ZTH184
      @ZTH184 3 года назад

      I think it came in the owners manual but don't know where it is someone put it together for me but lost the manual and didn't apply the sticker. I don't know why they just didn't apply it at the factory though .

  • @johnsutter1497
    @johnsutter1497 Год назад

    Why did putting a finger over the choke fix it? Thank you

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  Год назад

      it forces a lot fuel, into the engine, to help get it started, and it then, basically clears the clog, on its own.

  • @jesusaguilar8923
    @jesusaguilar8923 3 года назад +1

    Need blade and screw to replace blade on my edger , where can I order blade and screw .

  • @ronaldhemmings2476
    @ronaldhemmings2476 4 года назад +1

    The recoil stater is locked in place . I cannot pull it .

  • @marcelomontes2092
    @marcelomontes2092 4 года назад +1

    The wire connecting to the spark plug was cut. What is the name of that part to replace it. I will appreciate your help.

  • @Williamchang23
    @Williamchang23 2 года назад

    Can you do this trick on other style carburetors? Like the ones on a Honda mower with the small bowl?

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  2 года назад

      sure can, but if it doesn't work after the first few attempts , you'll have to go into the carb.

  • @carmenanaya9618
    @carmenanaya9618 4 месяца назад

    If you still have that edger in this video do u have model number for it

  • @m0mm0m
    @m0mm0m 4 года назад +1

    I have the same unit. I'm looking to replace the blade drive belt. Without a legible model number for the edger I can't find the proper size belt. Can you help?

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  4 года назад

      sure but you'll have to wait till tomorrow when it's light. I'll get you the belt length.

    • @m0mm0m
      @m0mm0m 4 года назад +1

      @@HomeGaragechannel Thank you, much appreciated.

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  4 года назад

      @@m0mm0m its a 4L320 belt which is 32" outside length.

    • @m0mm0m
      @m0mm0m 4 года назад +1

      @@HomeGaragechannel Thank you, I will now be able to get my edger back online again. I appreciate your time and effort on this!

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  4 года назад

      @@m0mm0m no problem

  • @thatonegamer9547
    @thatonegamer9547 5 лет назад +1

    What’s the oil type, I need to change it and I can’t find the manual.

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you That One Gamer for the comment. Its 30w heavy duty. You can use 10w30 also.

  • @chucko956
    @chucko956 3 года назад +1

    How much does this edger cost new?

  • @jesusaguilar8923
    @jesusaguilar8923 3 года назад +1

    Why is my Blade get loose when I run the machine?

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  3 года назад

      Is the hole in the blade the same size as the shaft? If so, try adding a split washer to keep it from backing off.

    • @jesusaguilar8923
      @jesusaguilar8923 3 года назад

      @@HomeGaragechannel thank you

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  3 года назад

      @@jesusaguilar8923 no problem

  • @Looking4TravelingWelderJob
    @Looking4TravelingWelderJob 2 года назад

    What's the belt size for this..can't find anywhere

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  2 года назад

      not sure, I didn't replace the belt, in this video.

    • @Looking4TravelingWelderJob
      @Looking4TravelingWelderJob 2 года назад

      @@HomeGaragechannel found out 32"x3/8 fits. Says in manual 31". But that was too short

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  2 года назад

      is your rod that holds the arm, moving when you lower the arm?

    • @Looking4TravelingWelderJob
      @Looking4TravelingWelderJob 2 года назад

      @@HomeGaragechannel Ya. I think. I just bought it used

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  2 года назад

      if that rod isn't "sliding" like it's supposed to, the belt will try to stretch, and eventually break.

  • @ZTH184
    @ZTH184 3 года назад

    I have another question for you do you know how to change the oil on it since it has 3 different oil plugs?

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  3 года назад +1

      actually the square bolt at the bottom the block is the drain bolt. the other two are to accommodate multiple machines for clearance.

    • @ZTH184
      @ZTH184 3 года назад +1

      @@HomeGaragechannel So the bolt at the bottom of the block drains the oil does it matter which of the two yellow plugs you put oil into or do you need to put so much in each one?

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  3 года назад +1

      @@ZTH184 they both go to the block and it doesn't matter which you add oil to.

    • @ZTH184
      @ZTH184 3 года назад +1

      @@HomeGaragechannel okay thankyou sorry to bug you

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  3 года назад

      @@ZTH184 its not a problem

  • @pajarocampana7980
    @pajarocampana7980 Год назад

    I have a Yard Machine, identical to this one. Can anybody out there tell me how I can get an owner's manual for this machine? or, can someone give me the model number of the machine?

    • @HomeGaragechannel
      @HomeGaragechannel  Год назад

      do you have the model number or any numbers you can see on it?

    • @pajarocampana7980
      @pajarocampana7980 Год назад

      @@HomeGaragechannel My mistake, it has a Briggs & Stratton engine. I will try to put together the model number, the tag was damaged. The end numbers I can see are 4382.

    • @pajarocampana7980
      @pajarocampana7980 Год назад

      I was able to find the information I needed on my own.

  • @281chrismiller
    @281chrismiller 3 года назад +1

    Please help