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Run a small engine shop in Humboldt County Ca, home of the Redwoods and Bigfoot. The Chickanic is required viewing for my staff, and I encourage them to put their watch time down on their timecards. Great info, great personality. Thanks for being you and for the excellent content.
I was raised around Boogers back in the 50's in the Arkansas Cache River Bottoms, the Farmers declared War on Forest back in late 50's- early 60's and Bigfoot had to Move On...
Lady , you are clear, precise with your presentations . Not a lot of static talking around things . Have learned a lot an I didn’t like working working on this stuff . Thank you for making work so much easier .
So I had a diesel tractor stall out and for over a year couldn't find the problem until I watched this video and something y'all said put me in a different direction, found the problem and it started right away, thanks, thanks thanks!
I am the service manager for 2 very busy parts and service repair shops in up state NY. I tell my customers to bring in their battery to be load tested. I have found too many battery's that show 12 volts, but have no load!
Let me tell you - never have I viewed a UA-cam mower repair video that was so precise. I ran through everything you showed and found the safety switch that was causing the issue and took care of it. Thank you for doing such a great job. Subscribed.
Bre, I’m working my way through ALL of your videos. This one was amazing. So simple, so well explained and documented. Thank you and Merry Christmas 2024.
Wow. Simply a fuse. Great videos and love the information that you are kind enough to share. BTW, love the scenery where you are it's serene and breathtaking.... ;)
As a farmer’s wife, I love you. I *love* mowing, and making bread (and butter, and cake, and doing anything with cows), so I’m all in to your channel. Thank you for the great content!
Had the ol fuse blow back when I was 16 starting out with mowers. I try to fix things myself through the help of your videos. Plus my local shop don't fix fresh bread either. Lol! I appreciate your help. Great video.
Electrical woes can be really simple. I hope many find this helpful. 3 years of electronic in HS saved me so much $$$ along with auto shop, woodshop and metal shop.
I’m a happily married old man , and I hope don’t take this the wrong way, but I love you, you have made my life a little easier when I got issues, lol,and saved me a bunch of$$. Thank you, and you purdy easy on the eyes also. Blessup
Great video as always, I'm really trying to watch what your were doing, but, darn those legs are killer. Lol. Keep those video's coming, very informative. Cheers
Nice video. Theres 2 sides to testing a battery. Multimeter for voltage and load tester for testing the load. I have batteries test 12 volts but fail the load test. I have both multimeter and load tester in my toolbox.
@@alexandercopeland2849 Okay. I see what you mean. That will also give you a more stable voltage reading than cranking it. A few more things to mention while we're on this subject. 1) Measure the voltage directly on the battery terminals for an accurate reading. 2) If you haven't already tried putting it on a charger, try that. Then remove from charger and test again before buying a new battery. 3) Test that the charging system is working.
Great video! Just the concise information I needed. What a woman!!! She cooks, she's a businesswoman, she's attractive, and she's a mechanic!!!! You fair lady are a lawn mower goddess.
Wow, thank you for this.. I had an old zeroturn in a barn on the property we just bought and I was just about ready to scrap it until I changed the fuse, lol. Runs like a top now 😏
I found your video most informative as compared to to others and I like the way you explained everything. In my case, my John Deere E120, did absolutely nothing when I turned the key - this was after using it for about a half hour that day and turning it off for a short period. After checking that the battery voltage was ok, I did all the other checks you describe. I even replaced the starter solenoid, but still the lawn tractor would not start. Finally, I bought battery load test meter and sure enough the battery was bad, so you cannot rely on only measuring the battery voltage with a meter. After a new battery, I was good to go. Thanks for your help!
OOOOWEEE! Thank you thank you thank you! Followed you step by step replacing my cam in a 18.5 HP Briggs Stratton on my lawnmower. You saved me $2200 (comparable price for my mower today. I actually bought this thing from Sears 19 years ago for $1050 Thanx to you it's clucking again!) Also forgive me but FWIW your husband is a lucky man! Long blonde hair, Daisy Dukes, and boots....and can fix ANYTHING!!
You noticed too, YEP, her husband has a fine package & I'm willing to bet she can cook good also ! BUT, my wife could burn some meals if she could fix my mower & I wouldn't say a thing 😂
You do an excellent job sister t describing the troubleshooting process. Not only is your husband proud to have you as his assistant mechanic but I'm sure he loves yur cooking. Lolololo
I come here to find information on troubleshooting small engines. However, you need to make a video on baking bread in a cast iron pan. It looked GOOD! Now I'm drooling. Thanks for the mechanic stuff.
You're spectacular! I subscribed to your channel with two of mine to make sure I can always find you when I need to watch a small engine related video, especially lawnmowers and chainsaws. Thanks for taking the time to go into the details. And BTW, you do great with explaining the electronics. The technical description isn't as important to most DIYers, in my opinion, as it is knowing where to go to check and how to do it.
Learned a lot with all your GOOD explanations. My wife is a good cook and makes the best home-made bread in the world. Your loaf made me hungry! Sometimes we just have hot, freshly-baked bread, fruit, cheese, and a bottle of wine! Absolutely wonderful! Keep up the good work. Thanks.
YES! Follow the steps. Here's one additional step, battery connections. Had a Troy-Bilt Pony in last week. Intermittent starting problems. Did the usual checks, finally found loose battery connections. Customer had replaced battery and didn't completely tighten cables. Tightened and start problem went away. Good catch on the fuse too.
Most content producers omit a lot of material that helps to explain thoroughly. You ... Ma'am explain with great detail. Thank you for being thorough thus making our searches much easier.
Just subscribed but have been following you for about a month. I only tinker with neighbors equipment for self gratification to help out and have learned a bit on my own. You explain everything very well and keep it mostly simple. I’m a retired Fire Captain so we needed to know a little about anything “just in case”! Thank you for your videos, you are very informative and good, PLUS you’re nice to look at!
Thank you so much. My mechanic friends all died during Covid and the other bushoggers are off in Hurricaneville so I have to try to get new batteries for my little Ryobi and clean my old little Craftsman. At least I can get the Craftsman into a shop 25 miles away if necessary.
First things first... I want a slice of that bread while it's still warm with some butter and honey!! 😋 Good explanation! Dang safety switches can be a real pain in the keester. I never knew which way is which with those. Thanks!!!
I bought my battery brand new from big blue store in Kinston North Carolina love that store one of my favorite stores to buy my stuff from love the Big blue store
I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.
Hi Chickanic ..well where do i start lol..Ive been in the property services industry for over 30 years now and landscaping and garderning is the biggest part in the summer for my business..im msging you to say i think your one amazing woman so knowledgeable in your field of work and have taught me a lot though your videos ..i use to spend a fortune on repaires to all my petrol equipment but now thanks to you i repaire 90 percent of my tools myself so Many Thanks for a super job your doing Regard..Colin from Kings Lawn Care...
Thanks for your SUPER advice and very useful wisdom. I thought I knew a lot about fixing these things, but you have definitely made me MUCH better - thanks again 👍
I have a Dixie Chopper Xcaliber 3366 and my ignition switch literally broke, so I bought a new one… then found out I also have a blown fuse! Thank you so much! This video has helped me so much
Thank you! Working on an old JD & thanks to your video, I got it to crank. Seems I still have a fuel problem but 1 step at a time. LOL OMG, that bread looked amazing!
Great video and explanations. I might add a few things: A meter with audible continuity setting beeps when a circuit has continuity. Very handy. A test light is also handy for checking voltage presence or absence. If you get one it will Come with a filament bulb which is fragile. Replace that with an LED for dependability. Don’t cram test leads into female spade connectors because they will spread the connector And make a loose connection. Make leads with male spade to alligator clips. I learned all this the hard way.
You're a star! My Lawnflite MTD 603 tractor mower was dead, changed the battery... No difference... And I stumbled across your video. I struggled to find the fuse which sits on the side of the engine on that model. Changed it and the mower came to life on the first turn of the key! Thank you very much, you saved me a bundle!!!
I love these videos ! Thank you , Bre. You and your hubby have a great business. I landscaped for 15 years with my son. This wisdom is priceless. Thanks again. Dean ( in Syracuse )
I am a new subscriber. I just did a start-up maintenance for my push lawnmower for this year by watching UA-cam videos - changed the spark plug, cleaned the air filter, sharpened the blade, and put new gas in (ran itb dry before putting the mower away for the winter.) The first cut was fine but the mower wouldn't start a second time. Went back to UA-cam but really couldn't get an answer. One suggested replacing the fuel filter and another taking the carburetor apart. Wish there's a good video on how to winterize a mower.
I want to thank you! I followed your video to a T and got my mower started for the first time in almost 2 years! Thanks so much from Murfreesboro Tennessee!
Very appreciative for your information; If you can make other similar videos on diagnosing lawn tractors. I can assume that many of us can learn to fix our lawn tractors. Thanks You and God Bless.
I am a handy person but there is always more to learn. I appreciate your way of presenting the fixes. No extra yacking. Just the facts ma'am. Clear instructions make it easy to follow with my own tools. Thank you!
Probing connectors from the front can spread the female spades and loosen the connection to the male spades. If possible back probe your connectors from the side the wires go in to. No chance of damage and same readings.
Thank you so much, I'm still stuck. There is a switch somewhere that I can't find/test. Seat switch is good. Reverse switch good, Brake Switch also good.... the search continues. I guess the pto switch is yet to figure out. John Deere X728 I may have to call the dealer and that will cost a small fortune and take weeks.
Thank you so much with you making this video I fixed my grandpa's snapper 42 inch lawn tractor but unfortunately I think it needs a camshaft but yesterday I found a video you posted on replacement on a camshaft so I'm going to change that soon and again thank you
Another good video. In car repair business we use a headlight with leads to “load “ the wiring and switches. Don’t forget to mention the ground side is a commonly overlooked car problem. Multi meter good because it draws small amps. Hard to damage electronic parts. I hope you used real butter with that bread while it was hot ‼️
I followed your instructions up to the solenoid checks. When I did an ohmmeter check from the Battery side post and the starter side post, it went from 1 to Blank screen. When I looked at what I was doing I remembered my old 62 Ford Fairlane's solenoid, so I shorted the post with a screwdriver and it started turning over, problem solved bad solenoid.
Just a shade tree mower mechanic, but I have a tip for testing the solenoid that I learned from experience. In addition to testing the continuity, you should also check the voltage drop. Set meter to DC volts, connect positive lead to starter side of the solenoid and negative to the battery, then turn the key to start. If I remember correctly, the voltage should stay above 9.5 volts with the starter turning, if the voltage drops very low and the started never spins you have a bad solenoid. The internal contacts are "good enough" to show continuity on the meter, but under a load they won't pass enough current to spin the starter. After checking EVERYTHING else I finally gave up and tried the "redneck solenoid test" I jumped the posts with a screwdriver and it cranked great, THEN I thought to check for voltage drop and there it was.
also just connect test leads across the battery and crank the mower to be sure you have a good battery. some battery conditions, it will look good until you put a load on it, and then drop out.
I like your video, and wanted to share something, we need to know there's no power on a test before using the meter for continuity on Ohms. If Harry homeowner has a meter and runs tests, he needs to think it out. When the reading is "at one" you could rather say it's "I , for infinite" Or alot. Higher than it's scale. I hate trying to read the tiny directions they might include with a magnifying glass. Or in every language but my own. But, years ago, that's how I found out.
Thanks for the help! Our D160 john deere rider had an intermittent clutch switch. The unit would die randomly or just not start. Fuel delivery checked ok. No spark though! Started checking those 4 safety switches. Unit started when I wiggled the clutch switch where its mounted against the clutch linkage rod. Aha! Took the switch out and confirmed with my DMM.
Our E170 runs but won’t start with the key, new key switch, new solenoid x2, new mower switch, good fuse. Does everything correctly when it’s running, just won’t start with the key. Ugh……Update: Clutch safety switch came out of its slot in the frame. FIXED!!!!!!!!!WOOOOOOO!
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Hooked up battery motor caught fire the Sears craftsman ready mower on the right hand side close to the bottom
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Great video. For me, mice and rust disconnected the red wire to the ignition. Disassembled, stripped, twisted together, started mower, put clothes on.
Run a small engine shop in Humboldt County Ca, home of the Redwoods and Bigfoot. The Chickanic is required viewing for my staff, and I encourage them to put their watch time down on their timecards. Great info, great personality. Thanks for being you and for the excellent content.
I was raised around Boogers back in the 50's in the Arkansas Cache River Bottoms, the Farmers declared War on Forest back in late 50's- early 60's and Bigfoot had to Move On...
This chick knows her stuff,and very articulate with teaching what she knows. I subscribed
You are the only Mechanic with very clean hands ✋️ 🙌
I could watch you work all day. Small engine angel.
Lady , you are clear, precise with your presentations . Not a lot of static talking around things . Have learned a lot an I didn’t like working working on this stuff . Thank you for making work so much easier .
So I had a diesel tractor stall out and for over a year couldn't find the problem until I watched this video and something y'all said put me in a different direction, found the problem and it started right away, thanks, thanks thanks!
I am the service manager for 2 very busy parts and service repair shops in up state NY. I tell my customers to bring in their battery to be load tested. I have found too many battery's that show 12 volts, but have no load!
Dem Daisy Dukes is WHY that thing started up for sure ! GREAT clip as usual
Let me tell you - never have I viewed a UA-cam mower repair video that was so precise. I ran through everything you showed and found the safety switch that was causing the issue and took care of it. Thank you for doing such a great job. Subscribed.
Wow! You can wrench AND bake! Your husband is a lucky man! Bread looked fantastic.
Bre, I’m working my way through ALL of your videos. This one was amazing. So simple, so well explained and documented. Thank you and Merry Christmas 2024.
So there’s two things you can do that I can’t…fix my lawn stuff and get sourdough to live..you are my hero.
Wow. Simply a fuse. Great videos and love the information that you are kind enough to share. BTW, love the scenery where you are it's serene and breathtaking.... ;)
Fresh bread, I could almost smell it! I'm Hungry now. Oh, and thanks for the tips on the switches.
You referenced an odometer! I believe it is an hour meter!(?)
As a farmer’s wife, I love you. I *love* mowing, and making bread (and butter, and cake, and doing anything with cows), so I’m all in to your channel. Thank you for the great content!
I've been an electrician for more than 55yrs---you did a good job---Jim
Had the ol fuse blow back when I was 16 starting out with mowers. I try to fix things myself through the help of your videos. Plus my local shop don't fix fresh bread either. Lol! I appreciate your help. Great video.
Electrical woes can be really simple. I hope many find this helpful. 3 years of electronic in HS saved me so much $$$ along with auto shop, woodshop and metal shop.
I’m a happily married old man , and I hope don’t take this the wrong way, but I love you, you have made my life a little easier when I got issues, lol,and saved me a bunch of$$. Thank you, and you purdy easy on the eyes also. Blessup
Great video as always, I'm really trying to watch what your were doing, but, darn those legs are killer. Lol. Keep those video's coming, very informative. Cheers
You have once again saved me time, money and gaining knowledge. My safety switch that may or may not have been bypassed was not depressed. Thank you!!
Yess im gonna be that guy i definitely clicked on this vid because of chickanics gorgeous thumb nail!!! 🙂😍😅
Nice job explaining the electric interlocks! Please post that great looking bread recipe. Many thanks.
Nice video. Theres 2 sides to testing a battery. Multimeter for voltage and load tester for testing the load. I have batteries test 12 volts but fail the load test. I have both multimeter and load tester in my toolbox.
You can test load with multimeter by unhooking starter wire and watch how far volts drops for 15 sec. Goes bellow 10 volts bad battery
@@alexandercopeland2849 I think you meant disconnect the plug wire. You want the starter motor to be able to run when you measure the voltage.
@@jctoad nope starter running with coils unhooked will take longer for battery will get some charge back.
The starter solenoid will act like the load on the load tester.
@@alexandercopeland2849 Okay. I see what you mean. That will also give you a more stable voltage reading than cranking it.
A few more things to mention while we're on this subject. 1) Measure the voltage directly on the battery terminals for an accurate reading. 2) If you haven't already tried putting it on a charger, try that. Then remove from charger and test again before buying a new battery. 3) Test that the charging system is working.
Great video! Just the concise information I needed. What a woman!!! She cooks, she's a businesswoman, she's attractive, and she's a mechanic!!!! You fair lady are a lawn mower goddess.
Glad to see its warming up in your area.
Finally! love it! Gotta work on my tan.
Yes we too her husband is one lucky SOB and frankly I hate him. I would have to take her everywhere to show off, those shorts are astounding.
You are the reason I went through my mower to fix it. I usually leave it to my husband but not tah-dayyy. Thank you for this!
Wow, thank you for this.. I had an old zeroturn in a barn on the property we just bought and I was just about ready to scrap it until I changed the fuse, lol. Runs like a top now 😏
I found your video most informative as compared to to others and I like the way you explained everything. In my case, my John Deere E120, did absolutely nothing when I turned the key - this was after using it for about a half hour that day and turning it off for a short period. After checking that the battery voltage was ok, I did all the other checks you describe. I even replaced the starter solenoid, but still the lawn tractor would not start. Finally, I bought battery load test meter and sure enough the battery was bad, so you cannot rely on only measuring the battery voltage with a meter. After a new battery, I was good to go. Thanks for your help!
OOOOWEEE! Thank you thank you thank you! Followed you step by step replacing my cam in a 18.5 HP Briggs Stratton on my lawnmower. You saved me $2200 (comparable price for my mower today. I actually bought this thing from Sears 19 years ago for $1050 Thanx to you it's clucking again!) Also forgive me but FWIW your husband is a lucky man! Long blonde hair, Daisy Dukes, and boots....and can fix ANYTHING!!
You noticed too, YEP, her husband has a fine package & I'm willing to bet she can cook good also ! BUT, my wife could burn some meals if she could fix my mower & I wouldn't say a thing 😂
You all left out she can shoot a mean game of pool ! And grows an awesome garden….she is truly multi talented. She has saved me $$ and frustration 🎉
You do an excellent job sister t describing the troubleshooting process. Not only is your husband proud to have you as his assistant mechanic but I'm sure he loves yur cooking. Lolololo
I come here to find information on troubleshooting small engines. However, you need to make a video on baking bread in a cast iron pan. It looked GOOD! Now I'm drooling. Thanks for the mechanic stuff.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! My mower is running! Girl power!
Great tip on how to troubleshoot the safety switches. I have one out on mine. I will have a go at what you have just done. Thanx Chickanic. 👍🇬🇧🔧
Thanks for watching!
You're spectacular! I subscribed to your channel with two of mine to make sure I can always find you when I need to watch a small engine related video, especially lawnmowers and chainsaws. Thanks for taking the time to go into the details. And BTW, you do great with explaining the electronics. The technical description isn't as important to most DIYers, in my opinion, as it is knowing where to go to check and how to do it.
Learned a lot with all your GOOD explanations. My wife is a good cook and makes the best home-made bread in the world. Your loaf made me hungry! Sometimes we just have hot, freshly-baked bread, fruit, cheese, and a bottle of wine! Absolutely wonderful! Keep up the good work. Thanks.
YES! Follow the steps. Here's one additional step, battery connections. Had a Troy-Bilt Pony in last week. Intermittent starting problems. Did the usual checks, finally found loose battery connections. Customer had replaced battery and didn't completely tighten cables. Tightened and start problem went away. Good catch on the fuse too.
Another Beautiful Video. Very insightful in many ways. Also Great info on how to troubleshoot the electrical system. So Pretty !😊
Nice video we hate safety switches but love safety
I’m adding this video to my saved! Great tutorial! Thanks Chickanic
Awesome! Thank you!
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All of your videos are helpful and you show me that I can fix my mowers
Great video. Needed that info on the switches & relays. The only thing missing was the recipe for the bread in cast iron...
It just gets better your a great repair person but you bake homemade bread to I’m a great fan now. Keep up the great work. God Bless
Thanks Bree best looking small engine Mechanic that knows her stuff
Great video and love to see women with knowledge of mechanical stuff for sure! 👍
Most content producers omit a lot of material that helps to explain thoroughly. You ... Ma'am explain with great detail. Thank you for being thorough thus making our searches much easier.
And you, can cook' to boot! Your husband is a very lucky man 😊 bless you I loved the way you teach thanks
Just subscribed but have been following you for about a month.
I only tinker with neighbors equipment for self gratification to help out and have learned a bit on my own.
You explain everything very well and keep it mostly simple. I’m a retired Fire Captain so we needed to know a little about anything “just in case”!
Thank you for your videos, you are very informative and good, PLUS you’re nice to look at!
Thank you so much. My mechanic friends all died during Covid and the other bushoggers are off in Hurricaneville so I have to try to get new batteries for my little Ryobi and clean my old little Craftsman. At least I can get the Craftsman into a shop 25 miles away if necessary.
Your channel by far is the best one I've found on here 😊
First things first... I want a slice of that bread while it's still warm with some butter and honey!! 😋 Good explanation! Dang safety switches can be a real pain in the keester. I never knew which way is which with those. Thanks!!!
This has been so useful the ride on stopped today and wouldn't start. It was the fuse thanks for your help
I bought my battery brand new from big blue store in Kinston North Carolina love that store one of my favorite stores to buy my stuff from love the Big blue store
Thanks for the video chickanic.
Thanks for the info video. I Was able to fix my Troy Bilt Rider mower by simply replacing blown fuse. Never knew that there was one. Thanks
The gear is very reasonable for my money and the pars are good to depends on what you're buying it's a great store love big blue
I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.
A girl that can fix stuff AND you have a corvette too.... subscribed!
Hi Chickanic ..well where do i start lol..Ive been in the property services industry for over 30 years now and landscaping and garderning is the biggest part in the summer for my business..im msging you to say i think your one amazing woman so knowledgeable in your field of work and have taught me a lot though your videos ..i use to spend a fortune on repaires to all my petrol equipment but now thanks to you i repaire 90 percent of my tools myself so Many Thanks for a super job your doing Regard..Colin from Kings Lawn Care...
Please include the fuel shutoff solinoid as your time permits. Amazing content, presented well, and certainly enjoyed.
Thanks for your your instructions. You make things simple to understand and help us out in a lot of pinches
Always a no nonsense instructional. Thx
Thanks for your SUPER advice and very useful wisdom. I thought I knew a lot about fixing these things, but you have definitely made me MUCH better - thanks again 👍
I have a Dixie Chopper Xcaliber 3366 and my ignition switch literally broke, so I bought a new one… then found out I also have a blown fuse! Thank you so much! This video has helped me so much
Thank you!
Working on an old JD & thanks to your video, I got it to crank.
Seems I still have a fuel problem but 1 step at a time. LOL
OMG, that bread looked amazing!
Thanks for getting to the point on all of your videos without a lot of Mumbo Jumbo.
Great video and explanations. I might add a few things:
A meter with audible continuity setting beeps when a circuit has continuity. Very handy.
A test light is also handy for checking voltage presence or absence. If you get one it will
Come with a filament bulb which is fragile. Replace that with an LED for dependability.
Don’t cram test leads into female spade connectors because they will spread the connector
And make a loose connection. Make leads with male spade to alligator clips.
I learned all this the hard way.
You're a star! My Lawnflite MTD 603 tractor mower was dead, changed the battery... No difference... And I stumbled across your video. I struggled to find the fuse which sits on the side of the engine on that model. Changed it and the mower came to life on the first turn of the key! Thank you very much, you saved me a bundle!!!
Yep....I'd hit it.
Subscribed!
Plus, she knows her stuff, and she explains it in simple terms. Thanks for that.
I mow a lot of lawns, I don't want to get in trouble for this, I Like you
I appreciate you videos. I can understand what you say and your handson is supper. I review alot of you videos. Thanks so much
Pto was on... watched this on the front lawn. Thanks 😅
loving your daisy dukes xx .. you are a very professional lady.. love your videos
I love these videos ! Thank you , Bre. You and your hubby have a great business.
I landscaped for 15 years with my son. This wisdom is priceless. Thanks again.
Dean ( in Syracuse )
I am a new subscriber. I just did a start-up maintenance for my push lawnmower for this year by watching UA-cam videos - changed the spark plug, cleaned the air filter, sharpened the blade, and put new gas in (ran itb dry before putting the mower away for the winter.) The first cut was fine but the mower wouldn't start a second time. Went back to UA-cam but really couldn't get an answer. One suggested replacing the fuel filter and another taking the carburetor apart. Wish there's a good video on how to winterize a mower.
I want to thank you! I followed your video to a T and got my mower started for the first time in almost 2 years! Thanks so much from Murfreesboro Tennessee!
Very appreciative for your information; If you can make other similar videos on diagnosing lawn tractors. I can assume that many of us can learn to fix our lawn tractors. Thanks You and God Bless.
Love this channel,and your daisy dukes!! Seriously you are very informative and I learn alot from you and I'll pass this on. Ty
I am a handy person but there is always more to learn. I appreciate your way of presenting the fixes. No extra yacking. Just the facts ma'am. Clear instructions make it easy to follow with my own tools. Thank you!
Probing connectors from the front can spread the female spades and loosen the connection to the male spades. If possible back probe your connectors from the side the wires go in to. No chance of damage and same readings.
Thank you so much, I'm still stuck. There is a switch somewhere that I can't find/test. Seat switch is good. Reverse switch good, Brake Switch also good.... the search continues. I guess the pto switch is yet to figure out. John Deere X728 I may have to call the dealer and that will cost a small fortune and take weeks.
Thank you so much with you making this video I fixed my grandpa's snapper 42 inch lawn tractor but unfortunately I think it needs a camshaft but yesterday I found a video you posted on replacement on a camshaft so I'm going to change that soon and again thank you
Always very helpful although I was hoping you would get to what device charges the battery as it is running.....
Thank you for the information on troubleshooting a John dear 100 series mower
Thank you! It was a fuse for me and yup had no idea it even had one - you ROCK!
Great video, it will take the mystery out for a lot of people.
My favorite Chickanic video! Great Info and I fixed my John Deere!! Thank you Bre!!
Ño thank you for all u do I'm sure a lot of homeowners have used ur videos to fix something and not have to take it to the shop❤
Another good video. In car repair business we use a headlight with leads to “load “ the wiring and switches. Don’t forget to mention the ground side is a commonly overlooked car problem. Multi meter good because it draws small amps. Hard to damage electronic parts. I hope you used real butter with that bread while it was hot ‼️
You are awesome! Im fixing the lawnmower MYSELF tomorrow! Thanks so much. I a new fan now!!
I followed your instructions up to the solenoid checks. When I did an ohmmeter check from the Battery side post and the starter side post, it went from 1 to Blank screen. When I looked at what I was doing I remembered my old 62 Ford Fairlane's solenoid, so I shorted the post with a screwdriver and it started turning over, problem solved bad solenoid.
Just a shade tree mower mechanic, but I have a tip for testing the solenoid that I learned from experience. In addition to testing the continuity, you should also check the voltage drop. Set meter to DC volts, connect positive lead to starter side of the solenoid and negative to the battery, then turn the key to start. If I remember correctly, the voltage should stay above 9.5 volts with the starter turning, if the voltage drops very low and the started never spins you have a bad solenoid. The internal contacts are "good enough" to show continuity on the meter, but under a load they won't pass enough current to spin the starter. After checking EVERYTHING else I finally gave up and tried the "redneck solenoid test" I jumped the posts with a screwdriver and it cranked great, THEN I thought to check for voltage drop and there it was.
also just connect test leads across the battery and crank the mower to be sure you have a good battery. some battery conditions, it will look good until you put a load on it, and then drop out.
If you put an old screwdriver across the pole on the solenoid If it spins the starter it is ok. If it doesn't the chances are your solenoid is faulty.
@@THEJR-of5tf it may still be having trouble if the screwdriver will kick it and the key won't.
Brilliant video be good to see a electrical video on voltage drop ,shorts open wires and how to find them .
Thanks a lot, you just save me a heap of grief. from downunder in Australia 🇦🇺👍🍻
Great teaching skills, amazing work 😊
Thank you for this help. My john deere d170 had a bad 20 amp fuse and wouldn’t start. New fuse and works great now!
How to fix your mower for dummies...in video format. Thanks for the help.
I like your video, and wanted to share something, we need to know there's no power on a test before using the meter for continuity on Ohms.
If Harry homeowner has a meter and runs tests, he needs to think it out.
When the reading is "at one" you could rather say it's "I , for infinite"
Or alot. Higher than it's scale.
I hate trying to read the tiny directions they might include with a magnifying glass. Or in every language but my own.
But, years ago, that's how I found out.
Thank you Bree. That was really informative. I enjoyed that because I have run into issues with switches.
Thanks for the help! Our D160 john deere rider had an intermittent clutch switch. The unit would die randomly or just not start. Fuel delivery checked ok. No spark though! Started checking those 4 safety switches. Unit started when I wiggled the clutch switch where its mounted against the clutch linkage rod. Aha! Took the switch out and confirmed with my DMM.
Our E170 runs but won’t start with the key, new key switch, new solenoid x2, new mower switch, good fuse. Does everything correctly when it’s running, just won’t start with the key. Ugh……Update: Clutch safety switch came out of its slot in the frame. FIXED!!!!!!!!!WOOOOOOO!