Why is This Stihl MM55 YardBoss Rototiller Seized?
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- Опубліковано 14 бер 2019
- See my thought process and trouble shooting techniques. There are many reasons why this tiller could be seized solid.
In response to numerous subscriber's requests, in this video I take you through the repair from beginning to end. See how I diagnose the issue and determine what is wrong with the engine.
Do you like to do it yourself? Together we're going to find out what the problem is with this small engine. Let's go...
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Steve, I can always count on you for the problem and the solution, your the best! Happy New Year!!!
Love this format. I hope you make a bunch more. I will watch every one.
Right on Buddy...
1: Enjoy the beer.
2: Give the remaining 5 beers to the customer.
3: Tell the customer that his tiller is toast.
Thanks, Steve! This was a great video. Super helpful to see you break down thought process. ...and like in many of your videos, you instill confidence to the viewer to take on projects. I really appreciate this. You've encouraged me to have my own fun and have saved me some coin along the way. I love all your inclusion from the Saloon! Yes again, thank you!
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Has to be one of the best ever. In my field we call it "Root Cause Analysis". Lots of reasons why it could be seized, but finding the "why" is key. Very good. Thank you. The years of experience gives you the long list of "what could it be".
Right on Mike...
Steve all I can say is you’re the man that was about as good as I’ve ever seen there’s nothing like hands-on this was a 10 nice going buddy
Wow, thanks Al.....
i worked in fixing tools at a hire centre for a year, small engines, and small electrical items repair, you are both very good at it and a good presenter, an enjoyable watch
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What i really like about your tutorials Steve is you cut the bits that don't matter out and you are good at knowing what we mere mortals don't really need to know or see
like the engine removal for example !!! Well done my friend as i have now said many times you are good NO very good at teaching folk what to do in great detail. I have now
watched quite a few Vids "playing catch up" and i can honestly say I have not been fed up once !!!! Full credit to you as i spent most of my time at school looking out of the window
due to in my opinion teachers that could not teach/hold the audience's attention !!!!!!!
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There is a couple of things I need Steve.....I need me a Thirsty Beaver Ale! and just a smidgen of your knowledge to double what I know about small engines. Thanks for your channel and your videos. You have given me more confidence in working on these two-stroke engines. And gosh darn it, you keep my attention throughout the entire length of your videos. Keep up the good work!
Thank You so much Sid.....
I've been watching stuff like that on UA-cam for awhile now. and I'm surprised how easy most of the fixes are. I'm watching and, I'm like. "are you serious, that's it". now I'm able to fix most of the problems myself. thanks for quick and easy information. you've probably helped a ton people like me. where we're not wasting mine or your time with a problem, with a little common sense. we could have it fixed in no time, and be on my way.
Right on Shane...
Great video. Start to finish. I have watched your videos more than once. I like that your not all talk, you explain in detail and show what probably happened and how to fix it.
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Great job Steve. Now that’s the way we need to see how it’s done. You were on a fact finding mission. Many Thanks.
Right on Trapper....
Love the diagnosis and repair format. Keep 'em coming my friend. Ales over lagers every time!
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Steve, Taking a problem from beginning to end is exactly why I love watching South Main Auto videos. I want to see your thinking process and how you handle tools. Thanks!
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Steve: this format of video is great, please do some more.
Will do...
One of my favorite youtube channels (other than your channel) is Mustie1 . He does a lot of repair videos. I really hope your channel continues with this format as well as what you have been already doing. Keep up the great content Steve .
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I bought one yesterday at auction, same model. It fires and works. glad I found your video These engines seems to be well built. I am going to remove the spark arrestor screen and change the plug.
Right on
I liked the flow of the analysis process. Good editing as well.
Bill - Weymouth MA
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I want to see him perform on rye whiskey.
Love watching you fixing stuff and you really help me out on a lot of stuff thank you for all you do .
You are so welcome
Just had similar dilemma with bad cam on Briggs motor. New pressure washer with warranty just a little more than repairs. Thanks for doing the videos, great for us novices . But, it's nice to have a trustworthy local mechanic when I am in over my head!
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Thank you fir the great videos. I just grabbed a used one from Facebook marketplace. Doing some love (maintenance) on it this weekend. Did get it started when I got it home.
It's nice to see the whole process every so often.
I am enjoying your videos. I usually always check the pull start but also early on with the muffler because it's an easy way to take a quick look at the cylinder and piston. It' funny that I just watched this today because yesterday I just finished doing a cylinder and piston kit on the same machine from a raw gas seize. Keep 'em coming, you make great videos.
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I watch your videos for hours and hours. Really informative and interesting.Thanks for what u do!
Glad you like them!
This was an excellent video Steve - every town should have a Steve the world would be better for it 👍🏻
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I have to say Steve, my birthday was the other day and my kids got me one of your tee shirts. Absolute awesome gift !!
Cheers 🍻
Wow, that is so cool! Right on Dom....
Great video! Fascinating watching how you evaluate problem. Most if my yard equipment is Stihl.
Mine too!
Thanks Steve. This is what I've been waiting see! Keep it going. Because of your UA-cam channel, and your enthusiasm for your work, I am now in the process of tearing down my 18.5 hp Briggs and stratton intek motor. Seems the compression release broke, and when it let go, it demolished the oil slinger assembly. I am awaiting parts......
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I just had the same problem with my Ryobi tiller after a rock jammed between the tines. Nice info for TS any small engine with pull start. I will subscribe.
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Now you need to see if you can fix it. Maybe find some used/inexpensive parts to get it going again. If not try with something else. Keep up the great work.
It's the ball bounces something. Thanks for sharing this video with us.
I have a 50year old Stihl chainsaw and many others that have been fantastic machines.
This particular rototiller has been one of the most problematic purchases I have ever made and has had minimal use, for, in my opinion, design flaws. Thank you for your videos which I really enjoy.
Thanks for sharing
So instructive on so many levels Steve. One of those levels includes me driving up to Nanaimo to buy some Thirsty Beaver.
Thanks John....
Really nice video Steve. Diagnostic mixed with experience - can't beat that
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This happened to me on a 018 powersaw, too bad. Love the Stihl stuff
Very cool video! The viewer that sent that, please let me know. That's exactly the kind of stuff I'd like TO LEARN!
Another very informative video. Nice job showing the troubleshooting process. Too bad for that customer. It's a shame the repair parts cost more than a new tiller !
Just goes to show you, that sometimes, even with small engines, that it's sometimes better off, financially, to just buy another piece of equipment, than try to fix a broken one.
Unfortunately it happens often....
Thanks again, your always spot on. Hey we've never heard how your Hawaii trip went , so feel us in....
good video, I like the format. Yep, sometimes it costs more to fix it ( parts and labor) than just buying a new piece of equipment. Also good info on the coil causing a backfire.
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Love this longer beginning to end format as well. Also love your quick tips.
Awesome! Thank you!
Enjoyed this format Steve. I for one like to see the whole process.
Right on Don...
Love that format Steve. Please do move like that. The harder they are the more we learn from you. Bob
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Fantastic summary and teardown
Sometimes things just got old and break
True. I myself am old and broken, LOL.
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Great video. I agree would love to see more of your everyday repairs, that’s awesome. Thanks. And I have to try the Thirsty Beaver Ale!!
Right on Buddy...
These days a taste of honest reality can be as refreshing as a cold beer. Master instructor in more ways than one.
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My favorite kind of video . I have a Stihl leaf blower and looks like the same engine and hope thats not in my future
Right on Buddy...
Yes!! Steve!!! Keep them coming JUST LIKE THIS. Keep this format going and your channell will blow up - like in a good way :)
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Hey Steve , Great video , do more tear down and diagnose videos , keep them coming .
Thank You...I will try....
Excellent, liked his method of deduction and plain talk
Glad you liked it
Just found your channel and you helped me solved my small engine problem....Subbed and thank you!!!
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Like the thought process, especially when it's bad news! Great video!
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Very nice job man. You're presentations are inspiring. Thanks Steve!!!
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Great diagnostic video. Thanks, Steve.
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Excellent - Great tutorial and very clearly explained - I learnt a lot.
Many thanks.....all the way from London !
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Awesome video and step by step breakdown to assess the issue. Keep 'em comming
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Love your videos! I hate to condem a machine, but sometimes it's just not worth the cost of repair. Bill Stiles. Johnstown, Ohio, USA
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I like the idea of using one tool to do all. That makes a job so much easier. Thanks
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Stihl makes such a good product! Great presentation!
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I recently stumbled across your channel and subscribed. This video exposed one of my pet peeves, the price of parts !! I don't care if your talking motorcycles, chainsaws or weed eaters parts are crazy expensive. It's sad that so many easily fixable machines end up in the scrap pile because its cheaper to replace than repair. Anyhow, keep up the good work, I am enjoying your videos.
I really enjoyed your video, thank you for posting. God bless you👍👍👍
Thank you too
I have a Stihl blower that locked up on my daughter, and after watching your video, I’m confident I might be able to diagnose the problem. Just my flavor, beer. Stay awesome,
Right on Doug...
Steve aren't you sick of people saying that people who watch your Channel also watching my channel it seems like to me they're trying to ride your wake well I for one don't really need to watch another Channel you cover everything really well thank you
Hi Steve. Enjoyed the video. Man, it don't take you long to get one apart! Keep up the great work!
Right on Bruce...
hi great video i have one of these that has been brought in for a service and repair that the cluch and drum need replacing i did a video and now waiting for the parts
I sent my friends links to Steve's Saloon. They love this guy!
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great video mr. steve . please make more videos like this thanks
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Loved the new format also.... Great diagnostic breakdown... Thanks..🍻
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You are like a Stihl magician!! Keep up the Great Videos
Thanks, will do!
Thanks you help me out a lot my weedeater is doing the same thing sthil 56
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Love the name of the beer steve. My wife as one she cannot get enough.
Very interesting watching you strip that tiller engine to pieces steve
Well considering the cheap and easy access you have to parts so still not worth repairing if not, im curious to know how much for another engine
So I have one of those. Anything I can do to prevent it from happening?? ANOTHER great video!!
I just bought a used one today, been sitting for a year in the guys garage the spark tester has spark but when I put a bit of starter fluid in the cylinder and try to start it, no go. I am pretty sure it is a bad plug. I like that you do the breakdown to show what was wrong. Now is there a new part # for the coil and if the old one is on the should I replace it?
Love this format too. Thanks again
Nice tear down and diagnose video. Stay well, Joe Z
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You are the Stihl Man Steve !
Great video, Steve. I vote for more like this.
A quick story: I was out back the other night and I heard my neighbor trying to start his chainsaw so he could cut a few limbs into logs for his fireplace, but his chainsaw would not start (wouldn't stay running)... I hollered over the fence to him, "Sounds like somebody needs their carb cleaned!" What makes this story relevant is that I was totally thinking of YOU when I said it..! 2 weeks ago I cleaned the carb on his lawn mower (clogged main jet) after learning how to do so from you. So you have not only benefited ME, but my neighbors and friends, as well..!
Since subscribing to your channel, I've "fixed" 4 machines that didn't run (my lawn mower, my string trimmer, a friend's generator and my neighbor's mower) - tomorrow I hope to fix my neighbor's chainsaw...!
YOU ROCK..! AND I'm buying a shirt...!!! (Edited: Just bought a shirt & a sticker..!)
PS: When are we gonna meet April..??!!
WOW! Awesome comment my friend. Thank You...
When you turned the flywheel and it stopped with a clank, you knew didn't you. The next question is what got destroyed inside. Good video. Keep them coming.
Ditto, love this format. Its much more fun but sometimes I will be in a rush and jump to the end. How does your shop charge for a diagnosis, 1 hour? Free? Do you reassemble it un-repaired? Do you show the customer the broken part and return everything unassembled?
The one thing missing here is Steve telling the customer Sir your strimmer is GOOSED GONE BUSTED FINITO DECEASED ETC ETC ETC Always good to know how to handle these
situations from beginning to the end L.O.l................
Sir, your engine is dickered.
Love your videos. Very informative. Have you got one for MM55 c that the time stop spinning once they contact the ground?
That was awesome and you made it look so easy. Thank you!
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Bad news plus time/labor. Oh well. Very instructive. Thanks.
I really like that format, keep it.
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Love these types of videos!! Thanks!
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Great thought process Steve
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Glad I found your channel! Keep up the great content.
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How about a shop tour and a tool breakdown for what you use the most/like the best for small engine repair?
Enjoyed learning from you. I like this format.
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Fantastic show ! Thank you and Cheers..
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Bloody brilliant mate, love watching your videos!! 👍👍
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Great Job Steve; love your videos!
Awesome, thank you!
I have 2 cultivators that the original engine burnt up, I refitted the machines with weed trimmer engines had to make some minor adjustments , they work like cultivators!
We want more of these videos!!
ROCK ON STEVE!!!!!! Hell of a video brother!!!!
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Nice, quick and dirty investigation!
Right on, I loved it...
Great information as always.
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Wow. That thing was totally knackered.
Good job Steve.
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We had a Stihl brushcutter in our shop the other day with exactly the same fault, possibly due to the customer not mixing the correct oil ratio. It also needed a piston and chamber kit and wasn't worth doing.