Fixing A Craftsman Mower That Won't Start
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Thanks for watching. This mower was well taken care of but unfortunately it didn't start the last time, so they gave it away.
This video is meant as entertainment, always practice safety.
funny, this is the exact same repairs i just did on 2 toro walk behinds I was recently given. one was a 2002 model, one was a 2016 model. both in excellent condition bit were not running. the 2002 model had alot of crystallized build up along the valve, the other had a small crack in the needle seat that was flooding the engine. CHEERS.
Thank you TheTipsyGamer for sharing your experience, I appreciate it.
Just replaced the carb on my trash-picked craftsman w/ the flathead briggs... couldn't justify the price of a rebuild kit plus the time to rebuild it. $25 vs $12. Great video. Love to see these old flatheads still mowing after years of neglect!
thank you Jarred Ashely, I appreciate your comment.
I dig the cleaning bub. You make them look great. Reminds me of my dad.
I appreciate the comment.
I use synthetic 5W30 on all my Briggs stuff and check it before each use. The positive difference in fuel efficiency with synthetic over conventional SAE30 is noticeable in my experience. I also like the flexibility to use the equipment in any outside temp condition as compared to conventional SAE30. That really helps living in the northeast.
Great point! I'm going to have to consider switching.
thanks for the information I really needed that.
Great video…I agree with your percentages of successfully rebuilding the carbs for the Craftsman push mowers. It works out just to replace the carb versus doing a rebuild job.
thank you Michael Chance.
That’s a super clean machine for the age. Thanks as always for the upload.
no problem and thank you Freedom mowers for your time.
This was So, So Informative. You hit on almost every key point and explained every important detail as you went along. Two sets of words ......."NICE JOB"! & "THANK YOU"!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I bought a used Craftsman (grey with red motor cowling) with the MRS 6.75 engine. Thing ran for 6 years without any maintenance, started on the first pull every time, and I sold it for what I bought it for. Very underrated mowers.
you got that right.
I got a 7 ft lbs Briggs mower (Platinum line?) which is in OK shape, only issue is the blade adaptor, and blade and missing and the bolt is broken off in the crank. I'm a mechanic, and i could bring it to work, but man. Hard spending 50 or so dollars and idk an hour or so trying to get a bolt out for a free mower lol. Love the easy fixes. I got a good few free mowers and 80% of them i dropped the bowl, wiped it out, fresh gas in the tank and shes good.
that's your call, hopefully an easy out works.
Honestly, I may check the oil in my mowers may be 4 times a season and they’re never low. Always change the oil at the beginning of the season. You bring up a good point in the regards to chances of success, and that’s the prices of certain parts is something to keep in mind. I repaired my Stihl FS 110 a number of years ago. I thought I’d just get the necessary carb rebuild kit, but after some investigation, a new carb (a Stihl one mind you) was cheaper than the carb rebuild kit. The longer I’ve been into fixing my own, and sometimes other’s small engines and equipment, is the the sum of the parts, when purchasing individually, is substantially more than the whole piece of equipment.
thank you Warren Burke.
When I am working on my mowers I vacuum them first then wash...never power wash....good video mate...Cheers from Gulag Australia.
thank you Gary Markham
Is there any area we should not wash, Gary?
I check my oil everytime I use my mower it’s just a habit. Great information 👍🙏👍🙏
thank you RayFpv, I appreciate as always
Same here
This may sound odd, but I ALWAYS check the oil before starting the mower. This is especially important since over time it likely will burn a little....and a little more...until it gets to the point of becoming dangerous like in the video. Not only that but most user manuals tell you to do so probably for this reason.
you're doing it right, a little bit of maintenance goes a long way.
I get these mowers a lot myself , they are good mowers . Usually only have to check the oil level one or twice a season , depending on hours of use .
Thanks for the tips!
DUDEZILLA!!! Just want to say THANKS for this! I pulled out a REALLY NASTY Craftsman lawnmower out of a widow's shed and I think it has carb issues like yours did! It runs on starter fluid but gas is a NO GO!!!! Thanks to your video, I will have it up and running in no time!!!
That is awesome! Thank you Andy M.
@@HomeGaragechannel WORD!!!!!!
I usually check the oil every time a mower runs until I see how they're going to act as far as using it. Delo stays with the old and new because it's thicker I suppose but I still check the engines regularly. With a new to me rig I usually pull the blower housing off to see about rats nests and damage and rust on the mag and flywheel. Briggs says that rust doesn't hurt anything but if that's the case, why don't they ship their engines pre-rusted! Next is usually the carb and fuel system. I already checked the compression by pulling the rope and seeing how much oil is in it. And ether (starting fluid) makes a fine degreaser. Thanks and BLESSINGS!
I just found a mower in the trash I was just gonna change the filter and spark plug. But damn. You gave me so many ideas. I mean even if I don't get it running (which I'm pretty sure I will) it's still fun for me. And not very expensive. And I learned
you bring up a great point. A lot of people get enjoyment from working on these. Hopefully they can also get them working in the end.
I check my oil in all my lawn equipment every time before I cut my lawn. Having the proper amount of oil and having clean oil and air filter is very important. I check all I mentioned before I even start my mower or lawn tractor
very nice Gary Allen.
Hey mate, Great vid. Yeah oil check is very important. Level check before use if any signs of leaking. And oil quality once a month or routine check. cheers
thank you Aussie nebula.
Hello Home garage how you doing I check my oil every time I use my mower
thank you Paul Burns, I appreciate the comment.
I’d go a little bit higher on the rpms, it should be around 3000 for a 22inch self propelled they need the extra oomph to get thru tall thick conditions. You don’t have to use a meter go by ear, you’ll know if it’s running too fast it should be a happy medium around 3000. I have a video of mine that I posted after I adjusted it and that is the correct RPM speed these Briggs quantum’s should run at incase your not sure how it should sound by ear. I had this same mower! Loved it.
Thank you DWoods, I just have to be careful what I show on video.
awesome ....amazing how your time is valuable ....we love to see 13 to 15 min videos to the point but there is so much more when it comes to pertinent or non pertinent and angles and cleaning and waiting for parts ..... is there a recommended rpm for engines and how do you find it without some form of tach....how would you use a tack on a mower
I cleaned my mower with left over car wash in a pump sprayer that adds a protective water repellent to the surface and the difference was night and day
nice!
Great video, I always check the oil in my mowers before each use, nice work!
thank you WildeFox
I usually change the oil every season check it throughout the mowing season to make sure its still at the correct level and mostly clean if it looks to dirty it gets changed if it gets to low look for damage or leaks which hasn't happened but I've had a crap mower that burnt oil because of blow by it was rebuilt after it wouldn't start and had piston cylinder wall damage had a replacement piston and rings and sanded cylinder walls to fix most of the damage but still had minimal pitting or roughness like scratches that allowed a little oil by as it ran so it smoked alot and used a little oil due it it getting burned
thank you Eric Richardson.
I check my oil every time I start it. Just Habit. But if I'm watching this....its probably cuz I love mowers
thank you Matt Caldwell, I feel the same way.
Have to say this is the best channel out there.
thank you Denis Conor, I appreciate that .
I check the oil on my craftsman eager 1 before each use
very nice, thank you Mercury Demers.
Been servicing for a number of years . First thing i do is remove the fuel , 90% success rate on starting , people don't get it. Easy money
thank you Gil Picard.
Great diagnosis and repair. Looks like you got a good looking and running mower now. Great job. Thanks for the videos.
thank you D Butler
You can use Dura lube to your honda harmony for the knock sound to not be that loud
no unfortunately it's not going to work. the best option is for a rebuild
I check mine once a week. I use synthetic 10w-30.
thank you Dom.
Let me ask you what motor oil are you using? I'm still buying the little bottles that are sold at most places that have a parts section for lawn equipment. I have seen online that some people say you can buy car oil I don't remember the weight off the top of my head. I want it to get your opinion on that.
Also I know you get some of your things from Amazon and eBay where do you order from when you cannot find what you're looking for from Amazon or eBay.
And as always I enjoyed your video and gave you the thumbs up. Look forward to the next one.
Thank you Davide Frank for the questions.
I use motor oil 99% the time and I haven't had any issues. Some would tell you use oil formulated for air cooled small engines, and they are probably right, but I haven't had any issues yet. I use 10w-30.
I only buy from Amazon, 95% of the time using Ebay for those rare occasions. If for some reason I can't find it on either, I simply don't buy it, and wait for it to show up.
@@HomeGaragechannel thank you for answering my question.
no problem.
I like the brush idea.
thanks, it seems to work well.
Yes worth just replacing whole carburettor as you say the kit is half the price, makes more sense just to buy the whole thing saves time and carburettor cleaner too.
thank you Rick Thelian
Very easy carb to work on
Like u said it's a chance to replace the needle and seat sometimes on the original carb I have done it and almost the same issue . As for the oil I check it before I use my lawn equipment I have just in case
thank you Turningwrenches85
@@HomeGaragechannel your welcome
Wash ports are awesome if you use it correctly
you got that right. I'm going to have to try it out one or twice.
I've got one with this same style engine. It will putt for a second after pushing the primer bulb a few times, then dies. I had cleaned the carb and got the throttle plate moving again. The jet is clear, and I can see the fuel bubbling up when pushing the primer. This carb does not have a choke plate. I have another mower that I have to repair so wanted to get this one going in the meantime.
Your video helps a lot. I think I may just have to get a new carb (cost effective, as you say), and it will be good to go. Still wondering about the lack of a choke.
yes , once you've exhausted your attempts to clean the carb, just buy a new one.
There loss your gain 👍 Nice quick fix !
You got that right! Thank you Bill Clement.
I have replaced the seat with no problems but carburetors are so cheap now it's easier to just replace them . This style mower is my favorite of all time. Have you been approached by Hipa like all the other guys? They seem to make good stuff.
I don't mind Hipa but If I find a cheaper price, that's the one I'll go with .
@@HomeGaragechannel me too. They are not the cheapest. They have been giving away lots of stuff to some of the other channels. I was hoping they would help you out.
I'll let you know they've contacted me several times and I have not responded.
Hey bro what's up? I've noticed that most of the newer mowers if not all have a wash port on them. My question to you is what is the wash port on these mowers for? Style apparently since no one seems to use them at all
that's a good question. After using your mower, you can connect your garden hose to it, and then turn on your mower. IT will clean under the mowing deck for you.
@@HomeGaragechannel since I've never used a mower ever in my life I'm assuming that these flat head engine mowers are more powerful than the other engines
Which carb would you use one from Amazon or one from a reputable lawn mower shop for an earthquake mini cultivator mc43
the one from Amazon. if you want to know specifically which one, I would need the model and serial number from the ID plate
@@HomeGaragechannel model mc43 serial02472309410111616052
try this one.
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Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
I check my oil every other cutting. i learned that when the oil is run low like that the engine heats up and shuts down the coil . I am sure you heard before that it runs a while and shuts off but starts a few minutes later
no I hadn't heard of that. If that was a feature, I would think they would advertise it on the box.
As the owner's manual says, I check before each use.😄
very nice, thank you BerkeleyGang.
Why am I enjoying this I'm 17
it just means your mature for your age.
Good video very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Well for me every few months and when it's time for a change i get it done by using a oil extraction kit which makes little to no mess from my view etc.
I've thought about get one, where did you get yours?
@@HomeGaragechannel well here in Australia we have a hardware store chain called Bunnings Warehouse but yeah i do believe that you can buy them online too.
@@Patrick4959 Oil extraction tanks are SOOOO darn usefull for any type of smaller engines. Even good for bigger ones if draining it is going to make a ginormus mess or drain off into something like a lake ect. Fast easy, no mess, even gets all the oil in most cases.
@@baileyhatfield4273 your not wrong and in some cases the old fashioned way is just as useful etc.
I'll admit it i don't check it as much as I should but I don't use my mower only every 2-3 weeks my grass doesn't grow fast
I understand, thank you ADAM MOSHER
I check my oil every time I use the mower. I run a lawn care business so I need to make sure my equipment is in good running order.
very nice, thank you Nolan for your time.
Was hoping for a needle seat replacement as my personal pressure washer with same carb needs one. Ebay has seats 20 for $7 shipped.
I'm glad you said that, I have a video I just film where I replaced the seat. it was a bit hairy to say the least. The seat replacement works but the success rate is questionable. That video will be out soon.
@D4x4Bronc, beware.. I made the mistake of buying those and they don't fit. They are too fat and the float is not level. Get the original manufacturer's part or known reliable aftermarket such as Stens, Oregon, Rotary, etc..
I can't believe he recorded washing the mower. I am in a hurry!!!
I like the way you cleaned the mower. However, is there any area we should not pour water on to avoid the engine not start?
sure the whole thing. it's actually recommended, in the manual to not use water, instead blow off the mower, and then a damp rag.
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks!
I use compressed air to do a quick clean, it’s not as good as your cleaning but only takes about a minute
thank you Billy Lawrence, I completely agree with you.
I’m shocked at how low cost carbs are. Replaced on for a mower I bought and reconditioned for my son. The seals were almost as much as a factory new carb. Problem solved. He’s loving the new mower for 1/3 $ of a new one.
nice work!
Great videos. Very informative.
Glad you like them!
Bought a Craftsman 675 Series Keystart from my stepfather a bit ago and he said "all it needed was a new battery“, but I legit can't find this battery ANYWHERE. It's sealed and has that connector. Do you know where to find them?
I need the model number of the mower and serial number would give me the information I need to find the battery for it.
I could use some help, I have changed the oil, spark plug, and the air filter. This was a donated mower, which likely not been used in 3-5 years. I sprayed starter fluid, and got it going for 3-5 seconds. So I cleaned everything, remvoed the bowl to ensure there were no issues, cleaned completly. I then pulled the carburator, to clean it completly, but after putting it back there was a lever that would seem to maybe have a spring attached, that it may have popped off. I cannot find anything as I had some plywood platform to work on it. After looking at the video again, I ssee that there is a spring missing. Can you tell me what it is so I can get another, and where it attaches to?
since I Cannot see what you're looking I can only guess as to the spring. But if I had to guess I'd say it was the air vane return spring. it goes to the lever arm on the vane, to a tang that's on the metal plate. you can see the spring in this video at 7:32.
great vid. good explanation
Glad you liked it!
For faded Red or Black plastics use 50/50 mix of Boiled linseed oil and paint thinner...just a thin wipe on sun faded plastics goes a long way..just wipe it on and leave it dry..
Really!? I'll have to try that out. thank you jct300m
@@HomeGaragechannel Its got to be "Boiled" linseed oil..works pretty good and does not leave a residue behind either..
I got a question I have a Echo trim and it dose not like to start easy when it dose run you have to give it 2 to 5 mins before up can go to full power or it just try to die and if you turn it off and gone for 5 mins you have to restart it like it is cold I try putting little more oil in the gas to help but not sure what to do
interesting, I would like to get a compression reading from your engine, to make sure, it's not worn out.
If anyone can tell me where to find or what the part number is for the air filter assembly...you'll be my new best friend. I need the rear and front cover. Mine doesn't have a priming bulb either, like this one.
Probably should change oil each year, right?
it's best each year. if not, you should at least change it once after the first year, to get rid of the break-in oil and debris.
I have one that’s a very similar model, it has a new air filter, new carb and new spark plug. It doesn’t run consistently. Can this be fuel issues?
it could be, did you buy a new OEM carb, or a cheaper aftermarket one? Also did you clean the fuel tank, confirmed the fuel line was not blocked, and also was it ever ran low on oil?
I have this exact mower, I've accidentally ran it through mud and it still runs perfectly...
very nice
My lawnmower wouldn't start so I washed it and tried again and it started right up!
Morning
Afternoon here
morning
afternoon Leo's
Thank you 🙏🏻
no problem
It is better to have some type of oil instead on none even if that means using old motor oil but only for a short period
you are absolutely right about that. thank you big mess test 230.
@@HomeGaragechannel I recommend 4cycle Briggs and station motor oil I have a Briggs quantum 5HP from 06 and it still runs and that's the only oil I use
I agree with you, OIL meant for small engines is always best. I'll have to look up the cost per ounce though, as what I'm using is only $0.11 per ounce.
@@HomeGaragechannel I can get it at walmart for 4.14 dollars
is that per quart?
On an mc43 earthquake mini cultivator which carb would you buy one from Amazon or one from a dealer
amazon.
My craftman mower i bought in 2008 with the Honda engine still runs and i never cleaned the carb. They don't make them like they used to.
correct
thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
No problem 👍
I have one of these craftsman’s that was pretty beat up when I got it. I’m trying to get it running, but it also has a wonky front wheel that o took off and retightened but it’s still wobbly. Any idea what I can do to get that corrected?
not without seeing it.
@@HomeGaragechannel I thought as much but figured there was no harm is asking. First priority is to get it started anyway.
Hey HG, just found you and appreciate the content! I'm trying to repair a very similar machine and have a question that needs to include a photo. Is there any way to DM you or otherwise get in touch with you?
sure, send it to my email. homegaragemail@gmail.com
I have a Craftsman lawnmower that won't start. I pulled the carb, cleaned the main jet and sprayed every nook and cranny inside the carb. I also replaced the inline fuel filter, added fresh gas and checked the spark plug and that looks fine. Went to go start it, and nothing. I sprayed the carb with a little cleaner and she fires right up then dies. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
sure, do me a favor and loosen the bolt on the bottom of the carb, and see how much fuel drips out,
IF it's slow or none comes out, the there's an obstruction in the fuel line, IF a lot of fuel comes out, then there's a blockage in the carb. I would just replace the carb.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks for the reply. I took the carb apart again and found that the rubber oring that the float needle seats into was coming apart and blocking the fuel from going into the bowl. I just went ahead and ordered a new carb. Thanks again.
I WANT THE MANAGER!!
Those red fuel tank caps tend to have isuues with the vents getting clogged.
They sure do.
I tried starting my craftsman mower today and it won’t start. The mower is only 2 years old garage kept. I flushed out the old fuel and put new fuel, checked the spark plugs and the oil level. But it simply won’t star. What could be the issue?
how did you flush out the fuel?
And more then likely the fuel jet is clogged just like in this video.
I have a question which I think I know the answer but I would like to be sure. Does the 2 cycle oil in gas ever get diluted by the gas to the point you are just giving you 2 cycle engines straight gas?
the answer is no, unless you add more gasoline to the mixture, but on its own, no.
Nice mower
Thanks 👍
Can you share the link to the carburetor you bought? Thanks
I can, but if you're intending to use on , I would confirm that it's going to work for your application.
I put the link in the description field.
I check the oil in my machine at least three times a season.
that's not a bad schedule. thank you William Snow.
Great video
Thanks!
Check oil every cut. Change it every Spring.
excellent!
I have a nearly identical mower that is giving me fits. I used it last summer, before prepping and storing it in my shop for the winter. When I brought it out this spring, it had no spark. I eventually found that it had spark if I disconnected the kill wire. The kill cable was bound up, so I assumed that was the issue and replaced it. It did not fix the problem, so I made a new kill wire and replaced the old one. It still didn't fix it. I cleaned the kill switch itself, but didn't replace it since it doesn't have any obvious issue, but I still have no spark with the kill wire connected. Is it possible for the switch to fail without having any obvious damage?
as long as you can confirm that the lever that makes contact with the kill switch is indeed not making contact when the bail handle is down then NO. I check to see if the small black grounding wire from the coil was somehow making contact with the engine somewhere it's not supposed to
@@HomeGaragechannel It's making contact, and I suspected the black wire may be faulty, so I made a new one and replaced it. Unless the new one isn't working, then I have no idea. It isn't my first time making a wire though. This one has me stumped.
I have a mini bike and i need some tips on how to make it last long.
maintenance and a consistent riding schedule to keep the fuel fresh, treat it like a second car, to your primary one.
@@HomeGaragechannel im only 12 and i know a lot about small engines and stuff.
@@HomeGaragechannel and can the oil go low if you use it a lot?
nice!
yes, engine will slowly burn the Oil, so that's why you need to check it once in awhile. Engines that are very worn, will burn a lot of oil, while newer ones don't burn as much.
I check oil before every use.Always have.
thank you 1 day At A Time.
When you get a piece of equipment chec oil often enough to see if it consumes it
very good advice
Every time I go use my mower. I check the oil about 5 times.
nice!
@@HomeGaragechannel I like to make sure I don’t blow up a good running 1986 Briggs and Stratton
I replaced a carb on a craftsman push mower and it's still not getting fuel into the bowl. If I disconnect the fuel line from the carb the fuel flows out of the line like it should. I've manually filled the bowl twice which meant I had to remove the carb and the mower runs fine until it drains the bowl. What could be the problem with the fuel flow?
the needle and seat are not allowing fuel to flow into the bowl. do me a favor and tilt the mower's front wheels up into the air. Take off the air filter and the base. Take off the bowl, and watch out for what spills from it. Then while pressing the float up, put the mower back on all fours, then let go of the float so it can drop down. watch how much flows out of the needle and seat area.
I figured it out...poor design...I put a couple tiny washers between the carb & the bowl...when the bowl bolts are tightened and I shook the carb I couldn't hear the float bouncing...washers dropped the bowl enough...once I got it back together it fired right up and stayed running...
nice you figured out one of my tricks I use too!
Do these engines have a prime bulb?
if it doesn't have an auto choke system, then yes it needs a primer to help start the engine when it's cold.
@@HomeGaragechannel The one I’m working on does have an auto choke. Did not know what this was until now. Lots to learn in this field but your videos are both helpful and inspiring. Thank you!
I did all that, it starts and stop, i see oil coming out the emission breather hose, is that okay
I'd need more information to make a determination
Question cleaned carburetor and still didn't start. Maybe bad ignition coil?
before considering a bad coil, have you checked for spark?
@@HomeGaragechannel yes
There was a spark but don't know if it was strong enough
as long as there's spark, even a weak one, it's good enough to move onto other possibilities
Dint know what's going on with it ordered a coil . So we shall see
I check mine everyday
thank you Eathan Richards314
Someone recommend me a lawnmower to mow lawn with I am 13
honda HRN.
Why would you clean that mower before you know if it’s worth repairing ?
it was my choice, that and for filming purposes. It looks better on camera when it's clean. You don't need to clean it though.
I got me a push mower and cutt grass
At my house
nice!
Serial # 031313 on Friday the 13th.
woah.. that's Erie.
Same horrible deck design as the Husky I replied on earlier.
yes it is
craftsman just is garbage
certainly not the same as years ago