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Al's Repair and Restoration
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Various repair and restorations featured. Small Engine repair videos.
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Honda HRR-216 rebuild and Two Idential Craftsman mower repairs
This Honda mower goes back to 2019 and was part of 3 previous videos linked below.
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The 2 Craftsman mowers were Free units I repaired and sold.
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The 2 Craftsman mowers were Free units I repaired and sold.
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FREE mower, will it run
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I found the 2001 push mower in rough condition. Will it run? This mower was being trashed and had oil all over the deck. Blown engine?? We check it out to try and return it to service for someone. Please like and subscribe. Thanks.
Mower sales update, 2 self propelled mowers sold.
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2007 Poulan Pro self propelled restoration parts added drive cable control cable plastic restoration remove electric start 2015 craftsman self propelled repair crankcase top hole secure recoil mounting bracket repair drive cable end
2007 Poulan Pro self propelled mower restoration
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This mower was in rough shape with both cables siezed,dead battery for the electric start, and in general poor cosmetic shape. Although it did not have much rust on the body and the motor did run on starting fluid. I go through the process of restoring this mower including: removing all electric start items converting to a pull start installing 2 new cables cosmetic reconditioning (body paint a...
R-title Craftsman push mower made from scrap mowers
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This is a mower rebuild using 2 free mowers to build one. The deck and engine both came from different units and the bag was also picked up separately. If you enjoy the video please like and subscribe. thanks
R-title 2006 Craftsman rebuild (a.k.a. motor swap/mower rebuild from spare parts)
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This 2006 craftsman 22" deck had a Quantum with a bent shaft. Replaced the engine with a Classic from a 21" Bolens mulcher/bagger that I used the deck for a Troy Bilt Self Propelled mower rebuild. check out these links for some pre-assembly work as the mower looked before. original engine ua-cam.com/users/shortsGSvvh-jVoIs?feature=share cable repair ua-cam.com/video/sKeU04KotsU/v-deo.html see t...
2011 John Deere JS26 restoration
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Overview of the restoration on this 2011 John Deere Self Propelled Mower. This is the last of the 4 mower lot I picked up in this video ua-cam.com/video/udQcJX0KV8g/v-deo.html The engine swap was from the 2009 trash find Brute mower with the rotted deck from this video. ua-cam.com/video/kW58AH293Rw/v-deo.html Please subscribe, it helps me out. Enjoy thanks!
2011 John Deere JS26 and 2008 Craftsman push mower final look and start
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The 2008 Craftsman needed a carb gasket replacement. The 2011 John Deere was an engine swap with a 2009 Brute engine from a trash pick rusted deck. Also added a trash picked bag from a Kobalt electric mower.
Sales update: 2008 Craftsman and 2013 Troy bilt push mowers
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Sales update: 2008 Craftsman and 2013 Troy bilt push mowers
2015 Troy bilt TB230, first mower sale of 2023
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2015 Troy bilt TB230, first mower sale of 2023
Another free mower, going into winter storage
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Another free mower, going into winter storage
Briggs and Stratton Quantum motor complete overhaul Part 1
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Briggs and Stratton Quantum motor complete overhaul Part 1
Mower will not rev up, stalls when cutting
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Mower will not rev up, stalls when cutting
Complete mower restoration, which one is original?
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Complete mower restoration, which one is original?
Briggs and Stratton carb diaphragm replacement tips to prevent poor running problems
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Briggs and Stratton carb diaphragm replacement tips to prevent poor running problems
Self Propelled mower not propelling. Step by step diagnosis.
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Self Propelled mower not propelling. Step by step diagnosis.
Pressure washer stored over a year, will it start?
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Pressure washer stored over a year, will it start?
How to find the correct part for your mower
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How to find the correct part for your mower
Quick tip: self propelled mower belt removal/ replacement
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Quick tip: self propelled mower belt removal/ replacement
Broken mower wheel repair using recycled plastic
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Broken mower wheel repair using recycled plastic
Making 1 mower out of 2 - motor and deck swap
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Making 1 mower out of 2 - motor and deck swap
Repair small hole in mower deck - No welding
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Repair small hole in mower deck - No welding
Mower Self Propelled repair - no tools required
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Mower Self Propelled repair - no tools required
Mower wheel repair for a wobbly wheel
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Mower wheel repair for a wobbly wheel
Well, I tried your fix and it did work, but I've got a better one. Over the last few years, I've discovered the amazing cleansing power of Simple Green detergent. Ive used it for general cleaning for years, but recently found out that it really works well as a stain pre-treatment for clothing and if you have a mildew problem in your shower, you can clean with SImple Green first, then rinse and apply your regular mildew treatment. THe combination works so much better! Now, back to the primer. Soak the single gasket for about 30-seconds in simple green, massaging both surfaces gently until they feel smooth. Insert the gasket, reassemble the the air cleaner baseplate on the carb, the primer should work perfectly. Apparently Simple Green causes the gasket to swell slightly and that seals it on both surfaces. !!!!!
Any tips for next longer jet stuck up there next? Thanks
@@mike-cr4er use an Allen key and try to force it down.
I recently replaced the cable on my PowerSmart push mower. The cable I got wasn't OEM, but it worked fine the first 3 times I ran it, but all of a sudden it doesn't want to fire up. I pulled the spark plug and sniffed it for gas and it smelled like it was getting gas. I put a spark checker in and lone behold, nothing. I have a feeling it's this kind of killswitch that's the issue. That or the ignition coil magically shit the bed.
@@BallBusta Unfortunately PowerSmart is a terrible brand. I don't even work on them.
@@berardia4 Yea, I don't blame ya. I took the shroud off to check the killswitch and the dang break shoe just fell out. I'm guessing they just glued it in or something. Turns out, it was the the killswitch that wasn't disengaging. The new cable must have stretched just enough and didn't want to pull the spring back all the way.
@@berardia4 I do appreciate the video. I probably would have replace the ignition coil and not even have check the kill switch in the first place. So thank you!
@@BallBusta thanks. Please like and subscribe.
Troy bilt
@@gradyhernandez4699 it is a Toro
great video except now what do you do with the left over ethanol and water left from pouring the gasoline off?
@@nickgiarratano28 Thanks. So you can just let the water/ethanol evaporate. Please like and subscribe.
If they would grease them at the factory we would not be going thru this.
So how did you actually fix the problem, you forgot to show that part 😮
@@RafaelReynoso-oy1zy remove and replace flywheel key. Other videos show how to do that.
Adjust the self propel cable first. Easy to tighten.
Toro claims no need to replace oil... just top it off. Total BS. Mine looked just as black as yours when I dumped it after two years light usage. I'm glad I ignored their instructions.
I have to cut the grass or l can't go fishing. Mine does that , bought it used, never checked the blade sharpness. Drops clumps all over the yard.
Thank you for explaining the orientation of the seat and which way 'down' is (down from how it sits while working on it vs 'down' when on the engine). Also the tip about how the float should be flat and the tip about putting a little oil on the seat. Both helped.
@@BillDavis-zd9rs Thank you. Glad it helped. Please like and subscribe. 😁
My walk behind lawnmower that is 12 years old I always changed the oil with synthetic oil and would run it easily 25 hours worth of lawn mowing. Changed it every spring and it never uses a drop of oil, always at the full line and wasn't even that bad because of frequent oil changes! My DR trimmer mower just bought has that "never have to change the oil, just add" sticker on it. That will always get a yearly oil change! Both engines are Briggs and Stratton.
The surging problem comes from o ring that slides on to intake tube. You are sucking air. The bigger jet is compensating for the extra air.
That o ring does not seal once it is hit with carb cleaner
I've got one of these and the carb was leaking, so I thought I would just get a gasket kit and get it all cleaned up. then I found out entire new carbs are like 19 bucks on Amazon
@@flutetubamorg you can go with that but I've found them to be hit and miss if they work.
I found a aftermarket carb on Ebay a few days ago for maybe $10.89 plus tax with free shipping, and that kit included 1 metal carb, 1 breather filter, 1 primer bulb, 1 spark plug, carb gasket and carb o-ring seal. Don't know if it will last, but my original carb was shot and clogged so bad with dried gas, that it couldn't be cleaned out.
GREAT VIDEO ! The lever on the top on mine was loose. So even though it would work sometimes , sometimes it didn't. I took the carb off to clean it. Was already shiny inside. When I was putting it back together the lever wiggled and moved loosely. I'm watching this video because I couldn't remember what direction it was supposed to move. You answered my question exactly. Thank you for sharing that info. *GREAT VIDEO !*
@@austinl.2703 Thank you for your positive comments. Glad it helped you. Please like and subscribe.
I have that same Toro Recycler that I purchased in 2017. Same issue, choke thermostat on backwards. I’ll be switching it around to see if that fixes my issue. Thanks for the upload.
@@LNDN_73 it must be a frequent manufacturing error. Thanks. Please like and subscribe.
What is that hose called I'm looking at
Thanks for the video! With a bit of luck I was able to simultaneously twist the bushing with vice grips and slowly pry/push it off with a hefty screwdriver. Heat definitely helped kick start it.
Yard Machines 21" Push Mower - 11A-B0BL700 ..start at first pull....can't stop . kill switch is not working..how to fix?
Do not buy a lawn mower with a Tecumseh motor...problems never end !!
A guy i bought a pushmower frame from, gave me a Tecumseh engine that was bolted to it. I just recently started using the Tecumseh engine after sitting many years and its not too bad, but the biggest problem is setting the idle speed and governor spring , so the engine will run properly, and not too fast. Personally, i like older B&S engines best with the carb that sits bolted on top of the gas tank, those B&S engines are the best, in my opinion.
hey i have a question maybe you can help..i hope lol..well we have same mower it cut grass 2 weeks ago..have replaced the carburetor..new stop cable..also..was running great..if i buy gas at gas station it will start right away but will stop after a minute..is it the water in the gas?? im going try a can 4cycle from store..but it will start everytime run for minuite and die
@@ThriftieTreasures check out this video to see if you have water in your gas. ua-cam.com/video/Sn8ztSe30Xw/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
I was up, out of my seat at 11:32 screaming touchdown, both arms raised!!
@@PaulHenreid Sounds like you really enjoyed it👊 Thanks. Please like and subscribe.
After a disastrous arrival at a job with my new pre-owned mower I have spent all weekend trying to suss out the problem. Your video could not have been more perfect. Thank you so much. I'm up and running again. I have subscribed and will be watching more. ❤🙏
@@selwyn76able Thanks that means alot. Glad it helped.
did the same thing after cleaning the carburetor, mechanism on backwards
Thanks for posting this follow up video. Would the metal parts tolerate Simple Green purple HD?
Thanks. I can't say I've only used water with few drops of dish soap but certain other things others have used on UA-cam will discolor aluminum. Please like and subscribe.
Update....... After cleaning the carb, changing the gas and gas can, changing air filter, changing the oil, checking the auto choke.... it still stalled. It turned out the self-propel cable needed tightening. Now it runs great. Toro model 21464 BTW.... Toro says you don't need to change the oil.... well.... ya do! Mine was thick and very dark gray.
My previous Toro lasted over 20 yrs with minimal maintenance. I bought a new one two years ago. Nothing but trouble.
IRREGARDLESS!! 4:46
it burns the oil so fast you need to "check and add"
Good jop tank
Nice video. 👍
Same situation but even after replacement of the Main Jet with a new one the engine is still surging
There could be other causes for the same symptoms. Possibly an air leak, or fuel restriction in the tank or line.
Check that the o ring on back of carb fits tube good. Took me a while but this was my surging problem
Thanks. Good information. What did you do with the ethanol that you removed?
Thanks. Please subscribe if you found it helpful.. You could let it evaporate depending on how much water is in it or burn it. I was planning on doing a follow up video as I have gotten this question many times.
Hate Tecumseh too hard to fix poorly engineered carb/ govenor access etc
Tecumseh easy ones chief
Do this and you can adjust height without bending anything out. I agree using the pry bar will work but is not permanent. This worked for me and can't work its way back in. Washers are no good. Need a fixed "spacer" instead. ua-cam.com/video/RVK_po7BRZsu/v-deo.html
I always wondered what that plastic nozzle was for, than when my mower would not prime or run this video solved my problem, thanks
Thanks. Have no idea what it is for either. Please subscribe. Thanks
Wait…so we don’t use the grease fittings?? I don’t understand what the grease fittings are for
If your machine has greese fittings you would use them.
The zerk fittings are for the bushings on the trans axle, not the wheels.
Detailed video about poulan lawn more restoration. Lots of repair videos on your channel. Are you up for a collaboration? Hipa supplies parts for small engines and maybe we would work together to help more people in the community.
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Mine is the same but never had a problem priming or starting
My plastic white barbed fitting has no hole. perhaps some engines were fitted with the wrong one.
The most important thing and you skip it 😔
Not sure what your referring to? Did you watch to the end?
What is the shaft size thickness of your Honda
Great info.. thanks
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It's for the folks that don't take their finger off the prime bulb when they're priming. It's a messed up engineering idea. It reduces the priming bulb's efficiency by about 70 %. Priming bulbs worked just fine without the hole in the middle but God knows, we can't leave well enough alone. Engineers have to account for their paychecks somehow.
This was my issue. Took apart a clean carb just to find out I was not taking my finger off of the hole between presses. Thx!
The biggest problem with mowers is that the decks rust out. What you need to do is clean the grass off the underside and then spray a complete coat of COSMOLINE spray on it and let it dry before next use. They will never rust. Even spray the underneath where the tires mount, and all near the grass chute and steel baffles.
The biggest problem is people cutting wet grass. Clumps up and holds moisture causing rot. I cut dry grass and have no build up.
@@berardia4 That is absolutely correct. But the cosmoline is an extra safety precaution.
@@tcapone1734 yes I don't see it would hurt
@@berardia4 I even use it on my car now instead of that god awful "undercoat" which actually causes rust instead of preventing rust. Trust me I learned that the hard way.
Thank you. This really helped.
Thank you very much. That worked perfectly. Got it out in 10 seconds!!!
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Not to mention these mowers have a reputation for seizing very early in the life cycle. Like first couple uses.
Wet the primer and see if it will hold vacuum on a peace of glass 😊
And where do you put ethanol-gas mixture after separating it?
This was a great help. I had some gas from my neighbor’s snowblower that I had fixed and I was trying to figure out what to do with the gas. Thank you for sharing.