Quick TIP For TRANSPORTING Your Equipment

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  • Do this just in case! Might save you some time, frustration and money!
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  • @jme36053
    @jme36053 2 місяці тому +29

    It’s actually a fuel turn on lever. When the equipment is not in use the lever should be closed.

  • @phildelgiudice3448
    @phildelgiudice3448 2 місяці тому +20

    And THATS why guys like Steve are so valuable. Pay your small engine mechanics and say a prayer that they’re still around!!

  • @secretsquirrel5566
    @secretsquirrel5566 2 місяці тому +23

    It's 5 miles to the nearest paved road where I live. I really appreciate this tip. This road has more washboards than a Hillbilly Laundromat.

  • @DarkFlamage
    @DarkFlamage 2 місяці тому +15

    Got it!
    Fuel Off: Beer On!!!!

  • @floorlando9121
    @floorlando9121 2 місяці тому +1

    Steve! Please do a new updated riding lawnmower maintenance video!! Or even an updated trouble-shooting video on why some people's mowers wont start at the beginning of a season, Anything from oil changes, blade sharpening, when to change air filters, fuel filter, blah blah blah, im sure im not the only one that wants an updated video on this subject, with a fresh new video of the God of small engines, possibly with some HORROR stories of past customer's situations included with your updated maintenance videos, being that it is now spring time, we all need a current up to date refresher (at least me, eastern north carolina here buddy! Love your videos and simple explanations, you are the small engine God in my book!) 😂😂

  • @stevieb6173
    @stevieb6173 2 місяці тому +10

    wow man another OMG moment , never thought of it , and I'm a gardener with 2 mowers , you are pure gold my friend . pure gold 👍👍👍

  • @timbylander7015
    @timbylander7015 2 місяці тому +1

    Makes sense to me. I think it’s a good idea to shut it off whenever you’re not using it.

  • @johnharrop5530
    @johnharrop5530 2 місяці тому +2

    In Australia we call washboard roads ,Corrugated roads

  • @Norm1051
    @Norm1051 2 місяці тому +3

    You are so right. Many years ago, I took my 4-stroke Yamaha 500 up a long steep trail. When I got to the top, I decided to kill the engine and coast back down. I forgot to close the fuel valve. It took a while at the bottom to start the bike (kick starter only). Talk about flooded.

  • @robertpowell2746
    @robertpowell2746 2 місяці тому +7

    Good info Steve I know when I run my generators I shut the fuel off and let the engine Burn out what's left in the carburetor!

  • @iammrkd
    @iammrkd 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Steve , this tip saved me a lot of time when transporting my wood chipper machine.

  • @randocommando6826
    @randocommando6826 2 місяці тому +1

    that's something the majority of people would never think about for sure. actually anybody for that matter except for Steve the small engine optimization god!

  • @chatrkat
    @chatrkat 2 місяці тому +1

    Good tip Steve. Personally, I have always shut the fuel valves off on all of my gasoline powered equipment when I’m finished using something.

  • @simonilett998
    @simonilett998 2 місяці тому +2

    Yep, 100%.
    I've told many customers (contractors etc) with GX Honda/Chonda style engines to do this before transporting their equipment, mostly after they got me out for a no start and I found a bucket load of fuel in the oil, luckily they were a no start situation or bad things might've happened🤣
    Better still, I explain the reason why, and also recommend they get in the habit of turning it off then run the machine out of fuel before transport and storage etc.
    Sure, I might miss out on a few no starts, or seasonal carby cleans, but at least they don't call me out on weekends or odd hours for a problem that's simple for them to avoid altogether👍

  • @alan-dr8uo
    @alan-dr8uo 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice to know and you get a video done quick instead of drawing out longer

  • @SquaKicker
    @SquaKicker 2 місяці тому +1

    Great choice of beer, Steve!

  • @JoshKilen
    @JoshKilen 2 місяці тому +1

    nice tip, I always leave my machines with the fuel valve off.

  • @aaronpowell4885
    @aaronpowell4885 2 місяці тому +1

    I often treat the fuel shutoff valves on equipment like a shutdown switch and let the carb run out of gas, incase it sits for an extended period before use again👍🏻

  • @mikekearney5951
    @mikekearney5951 2 місяці тому +4

    Basics are key. Bottoms up .Great channel

  • @michaelbaumgardner2530
    @michaelbaumgardner2530 2 місяці тому +1

    I grew up on washboard roads in the mtns of NC ,and everything you said makes sence.

  • @jonmcleod5157
    @jonmcleod5157 2 місяці тому +1

    Why didn't I think of that 😂!!!
    You are a star 🌟 Steve

  • @WeSRT4
    @WeSRT4 2 місяці тому +2

    Never even considered this.... This is why I love your channel!

  • @kennycentralindiana3553
    @kennycentralindiana3553 2 місяці тому +1

    PBR a classic good beer!

  • @Ballroomblitz255
    @Ballroomblitz255 2 місяці тому +1

    Fixed a few over the years where this was the exact cause of a no start, easy minor fix which can be avoided if the machine has a fuel shut off. We have to be aware that not all machines have a fuel shutoff, however good practise to make use of it while transporting or storing for long periods. Cheers.

  • @ralfie8801
    @ralfie8801 2 місяці тому +3

    Shut the fuel valve off……IF it has one. Some don’t. If yours doesn’t have one, they’re $10 or less at your local small engine repair shop, get one. You’ll be glad you did. This will also help in the winter - turn the valve off and run the engine until it runs out of gas. Now your main jet won’t be clogged up or the float stuck in the spring.

  • @billmcmaster7909
    @billmcmaster7909 2 місяці тому +1

    Great information!
    I've been turning fuel valve off and, letting them run until they quit.
    Cheers Bill 😮

  • @robertmailhos8159
    @robertmailhos8159 2 місяці тому +7

    Great idea to post this video on how to transport your equipment Steve 😊

  • @RaleysSmallEngines
    @RaleysSmallEngines 2 місяці тому +1

    OMG, Steve, you nailed it!! I tell people all the time that exact thing. Now im gonna tell them to watch this video. Until I make a video about this, yes I will of course credit you with the inspiration. Great Great video as always Steve.

  • @gharv1313
    @gharv1313 2 місяці тому +2

    SteveO got our backs 😂! Another nugget that definitely will save us headaches! Well done 👍 cheers and Steve out🤣🍻🍻

  • @stevebostic9812
    @stevebostic9812 2 місяці тому +1

    Something that I hadn’t thought of..thanks bud!

  • @stevechandler963
    @stevechandler963 2 місяці тому +1

    Steve ....you the Man........

  • @davidmartin6589
    @davidmartin6589 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the excellent explanation. I always had a problem getting my log splitter started when towing it somewhere. I started closing the fuel valve and the problem stopped. Now thanks to you, I know why.

  • @user-xt9ed1ux3d
    @user-xt9ed1ux3d 2 місяці тому +1

    Great suggestion, I have an older walk behind Cub Cadet with the 6.5hp Briggs that would be flooded every time I hauled it somewhere. Heck I couldn’t even roll it down the drive with engine off to prevent throwing a rock without flooding so I cut the fuel line and installed a shut off valve and a filter while In there. No more problems.

  • @stephk5255
    @stephk5255 2 місяці тому +3

    Be careful, Steve. You're making sense.

  • @minouchat
    @minouchat 2 місяці тому +1

    This is a fabulus tip ! Thanks Steve🍻🍺🍺

  • @clrd4tkoff
    @clrd4tkoff 2 місяці тому +1

    Not just power equipment. I had a old dirt bike I left the fuel on do that!! Took forever to get it started again. Even though it was running good before I left.

  • @thujavon62
    @thujavon62 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi Sir, I just bought a Wallenstein wood splitter , it is equipped with a Vanguard 6.5 HP 203cc engine.
    I am disapointed because the engine has no seperate fuel valve.
    The fuel valve is activated with the lever of the off switch at the same time.
    The last splitter we had, had a Honda engine ( that I loved) who had a seperate fuel valve and EVERY time I stopped it, I was closing that fuel valve with a slow throttle to let it die and never had a problem starting this engine. I feel good when there is no gas left in the carburator.
    My neighbour have a home hardware wood splitter who has a Briggs and this lower quality engine has a seperate fuel valve ???.
    Why would they do this on a Vanguard.
    Excuse me for the quality of my English, Michel Quebec, Keep up your excellent work Steve.

  • @bbt8918
    @bbt8918 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, Steve. I really appreciate $$ saving tips..

  • @jeffvoermans8817
    @jeffvoermans8817 2 місяці тому +1

    This might be the reason why I had this issue from a "stuck" float on my riding mower that I swap winter and summer equipment to my storage shed a couple of hours away. Thanks ... I'll make sure I close the valve this spring when I bring the rider back.

  • @davidguinta4550
    @davidguinta4550 2 місяці тому +1

    Good stuff Steve, I never realized that!

  • @davidedgar2818
    @davidedgar2818 Місяць тому +1

    I alwats use the fuel shut off. I even use it every time when I finish the mowing.

  • @TheLawnmowerLady
    @TheLawnmowerLady 2 місяці тому +2

    Sometimes it the simple things! Happens with old Vespas. Scooter is flooded after a ride in the back of the van or pick-up. Cheers!

  • @kwantao69
    @kwantao69 2 місяці тому +2

    Haven't seen a Pabst consumed in a long long time. Great vid Steve.

  • @Portuguese-linguica
    @Portuguese-linguica 2 місяці тому +1

    There's a good dudes if your lawn mowers like mine where it does not have a shut-off valve you always drain the tank and then drain the bowl . This will save you a lot of headache instead of dealing with a flooded engine .

  • @George-pg2ii
    @George-pg2ii 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for that unique tip!

  • @zmenow3162
    @zmenow3162 2 місяці тому +1

    This is a pro tip for sure! Cheers 🍻

  • @bruderjr
    @bruderjr 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Steve. This is a great tip!!!!

  • @johnosczakiewicz9740
    @johnosczakiewicz9740 2 місяці тому +1

    Dam good advice !!! Thanks Steeve !

  • @nocode1603
    @nocode1603 2 місяці тому +2

    I only tune in to see what beer Steve's drinking 😂 only joking font of knowledge he is 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏👍

  • @buellrod
    @buellrod 2 місяці тому +1

    Have known this for over forty years

  • @MJ-qt4dm
    @MJ-qt4dm 2 місяці тому +1

    Good tip. Tx once again Steve!

  • @Bobcat753
    @Bobcat753 2 місяці тому +1

    Most of my equipment like this didn't come with a fuel valve, I've had to add one. Old riding lawnmowers and tractors are notorious for float problems from the constant bouncing over rough lawns/terrain, not much you can do except re-adjust the float when it gets knocked out of adjustment. Thanks for the tip, Steve!

  • @pupsmotorworks5228
    @pupsmotorworks5228 2 місяці тому +1

    Very good Steve, (not so the Pabst !..., at least to my palate !!!) But enjoy
    my friend. Comments regarding no fuel shut off : clamp off hose with
    whatever You got, then run engine out of fuel ! Thanks Steve

  • @markschoenhals4816
    @markschoenhals4816 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks man. Couldn’t tell you how many in-line fuel shut offs. I’ve installed over the years and yet they don’t turn the fuel off when they get off of the machine oh well.

  • @Aux1Dub
    @Aux1Dub 2 місяці тому +1

    That has happened to me a thousand times with my dirt bike. I always forget to turn the fuel off

  • @ScottWConvid19
    @ScottWConvid19 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Steve

  • @dougrandolrandolenterprise9922
    @dougrandolrandolenterprise9922 2 місяці тому +1

    Learned that even just moving the champion log splitter around the yard, it will try to flood out the engine, but the honda on my ferris same design will start right up.
    Do some video on why 2 strokes have a hard time starting when it's hot outside side.
    Or some info why my kohler v twin won't start when it's below 39 f but the kawasaki will start right up even when it's colder than 36? It has drove crazy over the years. Love your short simple videos

  • @TecumsehRulesbcserk
    @TecumsehRulesbcserk 2 місяці тому +1

    On a Tecumseh engine with an inlet pipe, it will most certainly just puddle gas on the ground instead of flooding the engine due to the fact that the inlet pipe travels upward and the fuel can’t travel in that direction. This will get your air filter wet in the process but it’s still better than dealing with a flooded engine. My advice? Install a fuel valve on the line and run that sucker dry before loading it. I do the same exact thing with my carbureted ATVs.

  • @rolandlewis2356
    @rolandlewis2356 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi Steve, Thanks for the tip. I had my Husquavarna lawnmower, which came with a Honda engine, after every use I would close my fuel valve and finish cutting with the fuel I had left in the gas line. When I ran out of fuel, I would clean the underside of the mower. Last year I bought a new Toro and it doesn't have a fuel/gas valve. I was sad about that.Take care.

  • @steveniksid5874
    @steveniksid5874 2 місяці тому +2

    This explains how I've been getting a oil reservoir full of gas and oil mix.

  • @kenbrown2808
    @kenbrown2808 2 місяці тому +1

    makes perfect sense. I turn off the fuel when it's going to sit for a while, anyway. bad thing is my truck generator apparently splashes all the fuel out of the cap between uses. fortunately, it only holds about a quart of fuel, anyway.

  • @desertdog2282
    @desertdog2282 2 місяці тому +1

    Sometimes the simple things save large headaches.

  • @mrbrown6421
    @mrbrown6421 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing. Excellent advice.

  • @sweetlou5902
    @sweetlou5902 2 місяці тому +1

    I agree if not in use I always turn the fuel valve off!

  • @raycatlin3554
    @raycatlin3554 2 місяці тому +1

    Great Tip 👍. . . .🍻

  • @johnchristie1423
    @johnchristie1423 2 місяці тому +1

    What a lucky day...I hit the 777 thumbs up. Have a Green beer for me on Sunday

  • @josephrich6014
    @josephrich6014 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent advice. Thank you

  • @oldironmm
    @oldironmm 2 місяці тому +1

    I have a generator in the back of my truck. I shut the fuel off for that reason too. Just saves wear and tear, and fuel.

  • @LongRidgeFarmer
    @LongRidgeFarmer 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent point in shutting the fuel line off. Thanks.
    I hate to bring this up Steve, this issue has come up many many times. So anyway, this is about bar oil leaking out of a chainsaw when not in use.
    I’d like to know your suggestion and what do you think about my idea.
    I have many chainsaws, there for they sit more than they get used, but they leak constantly.
    I’m thinking about removing the bars and replace them with fabricated metal plates and gaskets. The bar nuts will hold down enough pressure where the oil won’t leak. What do you think? And what suggestions do you have. I know I could pour the oil out of the saw but I think it’s still going to leak the oil that’s in the line.

  • @jameswordenjr.7628
    @jameswordenjr.7628 2 місяці тому +2

    Each and every time I finish using gas powered equipment (i.e. of any type), I turn the fuel port off while the equipment is still running to empty the carburetor. I purchased these cut-off valve kits from Wal-mart for a cost of $9.87. I have installed them on all of my four cycle engine equipment.

  • @Roly679
    @Roly679 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the tip,
    also never heard the term wash boarding on gravel roads before, probably because gravel roads are few and far between in the UK😊

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 2 місяці тому +1

    I simply cut fuel value off and drain carb
    Makes sense 😊

  • @dougreese9122
    @dougreese9122 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you. Great information.

  • @rayp.454
    @rayp.454 2 місяці тому +1

    Be sure your equipment has a shut off for the fuel. I had a tractor that leaked at the needle/seat and washed the oil from the cylinder. Didn't know this happened until it was too late. Engine cranked slowly, thought it was battery going out. Big dollar fix! I always have a shutoff and use it.

  • @m.a.r.services5720
    @m.a.r.services5720 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks buddy!

  • @toms6756
    @toms6756 2 місяці тому +1

    Glad to have seen this video, it's the simple things that can make a big difference.

  • @alexgeorge767
    @alexgeorge767 2 місяці тому +3

    Love your pabs blue ribbon

  • @timothydarrow9474
    @timothydarrow9474 2 місяці тому +1

    Great tip. Thanks.

  • @danielcote4888
    @danielcote4888 2 місяці тому +1

    Merci Steve pour le conseil!

  • @TBE.LLC.
    @TBE.LLC. 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you very much I never thought of that, especially transporting my generator which is also gravity fed I very rarely shut the fuel off

  • @mishellgagnon5771
    @mishellgagnon5771 2 місяці тому +1

    WONDERFUL TIP! Thanks Steve.

  • @liljoeii6091
    @liljoeii6091 2 місяці тому +1

    THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

  • @paulnuske2625
    @paulnuske2625 2 місяці тому +1

    Another great tip, thanks Steve.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 2 місяці тому +1

    Very interesting and thanks for the demo Steve! 👍👍

  • @dancingcallingcard
    @dancingcallingcard 2 місяці тому +1

    Still the GOAT!

  • @garymccraw1466
    @garymccraw1466 2 місяці тому +1

    WOW that's a very good tip❤

  • @bryanisms2732
    @bryanisms2732 2 місяці тому +1

    Saw a Husqvarna 4 wheel drive mower at Lowes one time marked down to $50 for parts. Tag said unable to start from their fix it shop. So I pulled the string, compression feels good. The gas tank doesn't smell to bad and while Im there notice the fuel valve shut off. I turned it on and gave that Honda a good pull and it sputtered to life right there! Quickly ripped the tag off and bought it for $50. Nearly brand new.

  • @michaelhelfrich7146
    @michaelhelfrich7146 2 місяці тому +1

    Great information sir

  • @justanotherviewer52
    @justanotherviewer52 2 місяці тому +1

    thanks Steve.

  • @THACOLLECTA
    @THACOLLECTA 2 місяці тому +1

    THANK YOU

  • @ByDesign333
    @ByDesign333 2 місяці тому +1

    Saving me the problem JUST in time Steve...👌

  • @bobbychaney8372
    @bobbychaney8372 2 місяці тому +1

    Yes been there done that

  • @larryscarry411
    @larryscarry411 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow great advice I wouldn't have ever thought that would be a problem thanks a lot for your knowledge Steve-o!!

  • @garrycoy806
    @garrycoy806 2 місяці тому +1

    Best bet is to always turn off gas when not in use. Better tip is to always have a large stock of PBR, just in case there's a shortage!

  • @melvinsheets6384
    @melvinsheets6384 2 місяці тому +1

    Wow Steve, I didn't know that! Thanks for the info.

  • @gadasavideos8564
    @gadasavideos8564 2 місяці тому +1

    Should shut fuel valve whenever not in use.

  • @darrellblanton9235
    @darrellblanton9235 2 місяці тому +1

    Great tip.Thanks steve

  • @Pete.Ty1
    @Pete.Ty1 2 місяці тому +1

    👍👍👍Great info.Thanks Steve

  • @Ineedahobby1
    @Ineedahobby1 2 місяці тому +3

    Good suggestion thanks for sharing👍

  • @fredpierce6097
    @fredpierce6097 Місяць тому +1

    Also, your beers are going to become hand grenades !!!!😂😅😮