EASIEST WAY To Clean a Plastic Briggs Carburetor
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- How to CLEAN and REPAIR a Briggs and Stratton plastic LAWNMOWER CARB the fastest, quickest and easiest way.
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thanks alot steve you saved me alot of money mower works good as new easy fix thanks again michael from baltimore
In a pinch without micro drill bits, I used my torch tip cleaning files.
So gonna try that man thanks so much
I'm a "mature woman" lol & I followed your instructions completely. Worked like magic!!! Much thanks from Georgia!
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72 yr young man here and have flipped a lot of snow throwers, lawnmowers, garden rototillers over the past 40 yrs. Always nice to see someone like Steve who enjoys his work and explain things in detail. I’ll drink to that Steve. 🍺
Right on
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Much respect. I own a small engine repair shop in South Carolina. What we do is starting to be a dying trade. Lot of machines are throw aways now a days. The only way I make money is by fixing stuff and not replacing parts. And the worst thing is a customer bringing something back. You take pride in what you do. That itself is a dying art. Donyboy, Taryl and yourself are awesome. I appreciate the time you put into your videos.
Thank You... Were you ever in the 9th Infantry?
No sir.
I’ve seen a ton of these Briggs coming through the shop. I tried drilling out the jet with an old micro drill bit set. Apparently I drilled it too big and it ran too rich. But, I agree, the jets in these things are way too small. Experience is a bunch of compounded mistakes.
Parts are getting out of site. I fix stuff on the side. You can’t charge by the hour you wont have a business long that way. Part time or hoppy or just having something to do can put a few bucks in your pocket. Am older and enjoy working on small stuff. Most dealers wont even touch a weed wacker cause they charge almost the price of a new one.
@@arthurrodesiler3109 And it will take them a week snd a half to fix it, snd you usually have to go by and check the progress. You then get the ole, "I was gonna call you..."
I just fixed my mower ALL BY MYSELF!! Just now! I'm still greasy.
That thing cranking was the sweetest sound I ever heard!
I can't thank you enough. I just love your channel and WILL BE sharing!
Also, My brother's name is Steve. So I see your merch in his future!
That's AWESOME! Great job Andria....
I just cleaned one of these Friday and was thrilled to get it running, now I need to get it back and drill the jet out so it will continue running. Love these videos, really helpful for do it yourselfers! Thanks!
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I love your common sense approach!! Repair, not replace. I have a lawnmower with one of those carbs. It just stopped dead yesterday and won’t restart, but will try with starter fluid. I figured it was water in the carb and checked out your video to see if I could drain the carb bowl with an allen wrench. From the glance of the inside of the bowl in this video, it looks like it’s designed to be drained with a quarter turn. If not, then you gave great info in this video to go further. I did small engine repair 23 years ago. But things change. And at my age now, I forget too. Good job Sir!!
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Steve thanks so much for an awesome video. I’m by no means a small engine repair guy but followed all your instructions to clean the Briggs & Stratton 725 Exi carburetor on a pressure washer. It literally startled me when it started on the first pull. Unreal and fulfilling experience. Thank you sir!!!
Great to hear!
Thank you so much for this video. I followed your directions and my brand new- only- worked- one- time Husky mower worked PERFECTLY. I'm a 62 year old lady and I did this myself. So that means ANYBODY can do this per your direction. Thanks again.
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I messed around with starting fluid and gas additives for a couple hours on the B&S engine on my power washer, then hit UA-cam for the solution and this video absolutely nailed it. I pulled the carb apart and blasted some high pressure air through the cartridge. That cleared all the small jets and ports inside the cartridge, I put everything back together and it started on the first pull. Thanks for the how-to and quick fix. Much appreciated!
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"I messed around with starting fluid and gas additives." That's what I did weeks ago when I noticed mine struggling. Then the next week it wouldn't start. This vid and the prior - fixed it. I'm wondering if the gas additive removed debris but then it got stuck in the tiny cartridge holes. Factory flaw, but glad for this vid to become aware.
Just found this video after replacing/cleaning my B&S model 09P602-0023-F1 carburetor (on a Troy-Bilt Lawn Edger TB554) for the third time, and paying someone else to fix it previously. I've had this thing since (I think) 2012 - thought I bought a piece of quality equipment, but it has been non-functional for most of that time. I just purchased the micro drill set and if/when this new carb clogs, I'll have a drilled version ready to go in. Really appreciate the insight here - keep up the great work my friend!
Am so glad I stumbled upon your channel.....I used your video to fix a lawnmower that was given to me! It's not often you find a businessman with your integrity! Keep up the great work! Hope you and your family stay safe and healthy
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Thank you Steve! I've got a Troy-Bilt with a Briggs engine and the plastic carburetor. For a while I got by by removing the carburetor and merely sloshing it around in a can of gasoline. Then the frequency and character of the problems increased. Most recently I got the oscillating engine speed. That's a nightmare. I ordered a micro drill set from Amazon because I wanted a next day solution. I also order the set with the HSS drills. That left me with a smallest drill size of .6 mm but I decided to go with that because I didn't want to fool around with stainless steel drills. I followed all of your instructions after very carefully enlarging the main jet to .6 mm. It started on the first pull and ran smoothly. I could have never imagined such a simple solution... but it worked! Thanks again.
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@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon I didn't see the set of drills you recommended until after I ordered another one. Oh well. Your recommendation there was better, too.
At 3:39 note that the needle is mounted in a channel on the float. Very important when reassembling the unit. Some folks may just drop the needle in the cavity, causing the float to disengage.
Thank you!!
I kept saying something was clogged and after watching this video, I disassembled the carb and pulled the cartridge out. I tried to spray carb cleaner and the jet was clogged. I used a torch tip file to open the jet and sprayed carb cleaner through the cartridge and it blew through the jet!!
Reassembled and she started right up!!
Thanks again!!
Great job!
My mower was dying after getting hot, running about half way through my lawn, sometimes much less in the heat. I thought it was the choke initially, but watched your vid, cleaned the carb out and checked the linkage clearance but was still having the same problem. I ordered the bits you recommended and drilled my carbs jet out, cleaned again, replaced the old gas and managed to mow the whole back yard.
It might have been my gas, despite running non-ethanol and using fuel additives I couldn't recall the last time I filled my can so I probably should have started there. This was a very informative video, I learned some more about my 7 year old mower which now runs great again and I saved a few bucks in the process.
Thanks a ton!
Look at that... 2 years later and this video helped me fix my plastic carburetor on my power washer! Thank you for your amazingly detailed and educational video. Cheers from Canada!
Great to hear!
Hey stevens, this one really helped me. I've had that damn carb off 3 times, cleaning it. Put it back on, it would run for 10,15 minutes, then stop. I was loosing it! Then I watched you man.. drilled that little shit out to 20 thou, wa,la, runs like the wind. Your awesome my man! I thank you, your saving the little guy a few bucks. I appreciate your help and your time. Thank you, God bless..
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The fuel line should have an in-line filter because its inevitable that debris will get in the fuel, I seem to remember putting one in last time I had to clean the stupid carb out.
Sounds like Micheal has some slightly dirty fuel, defiantly a design flaw in these new carbs. Stevens is the MAN. this make me wanna start doing small engine repair. must be tone of these new carbs out there.
Steve, This is the type of carburetor I have on a two year mower. I was able to clean it following your directions with carburetor cleaner and get the lawnmower running again on the first pull. Thank you! You may want to mention please wear safety goggles and gloves when using carburetor cleaner. Also, I had to review the video to make sure that I put the plastic cartridge back in the correct direction. The screws holding the air cleaner cover were interesting to line up again. Two different sizes slightly different, and another size for the plastic "bowl" cover.
The different sizes are indeed a pain! I am a 1/4 inch drive socket set aficianado so it wasn't a problem for me, but ... why did they use two different sizes?
Thank you!!! I watched a dozen other videos and disassembled and cleaned this carb. about 4 times. Watched your video and drilled out the jet. It started on the first crank.
Great job!
I watched this video the other day. I have no experience with mechanics. My push mower wouldn’t run this year. I took the carb off and cleaned it with carb cleaner. I didn’t have to drill out the main jet though. My mower starts and runs strong. Thanks so much for helping me! I appreciate you very much. 😁
Great job!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon thanks! I was filling very accomplished. However, my crank top just broke. I don’t know how to order a replacement. 🙄
Steve, a simple observation:
I use small engines A LOT when mining in Alaska. THE worst source for water and "stuff" that clogs jets is the gas can. "Stuff" just appears in them and no one notices until the jets get jammed shut. A good, micro screen filtering funnel helps A LOT on water and junk. You checked out Mr. Funnel products a while ago and I use them 100% of the time because "Time is Money", especially WAY back in the Pucker Brush.
Another "trick" from long ago is to KEEP the fuel tanks full when storing for a short time. The water that gets into the fuel (especially Gasahol in the lower 48) comes from the outside venting / air exchange of the fuel tanks. With a lot of air in the tank there is a lot of expansion / contraction of that air and the water vapor is drawn in with that exchange air. A full tank at the end of the day or before short storage means very little air exchange and almost no condensation water.
Long term storage means draining the tank, running the engine until it stops and then final draining of the tiny bit of fuel in the carb bowl. Open Ended, Really, Really long term storage means a little 2 stroke oil in the cylinder to help with rust and at a later start-up.
I just stumbled on my first Briggs plastic carb yesterday.
All I Can Say is they sure are strange. Thank You, for helping, Steve.
P.S. - No Gasahol in Alaska - it freezes in the winter. 😵💫
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My lawn mower wouldn't start today. I replaced the spark plug, air filter, put fresh gas in it and it still wouldn't start. I was going to bite the bullet and replace it but I decided to search youtube for a fix and came across your video. This video saved me from replacing my lawn mower. I appreciate what you do. Liked and subscribed.
Awesome!
Thank you so much for your detailed tutorial. My 2 year old Lawn Mower would start but not stay running. After following your directions its running again. I found and removed the deposits on the "jet" opening of the cartridge and the "needle" under the float. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
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Thanks for another great video Steve, I honestly wouldn't have been able to diagnose and fix my equipment without you and many other youtubers sharing yalls experience. You are awesome brother cheers! 🍻
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Great job there steve,just came in after getting the mower,450 and this same carby going again.Had the exact same thing happen and had some fuel coming out the jet but it wouldn't run after primer fuel had run out,tried 3 times taking carb off then saw this and run a wire (wire brush wire) through main jet and now running like new,thanks buddy having a Little Creatures beer on you in North Queensland.
I was able to clean the cartridge no problem! Now I have to change the oil and the spark plug. I learnt something new today! Thanks again
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Yep, totally nailed it. This fix can be done in 30 minutes. Thanks, Steve! Cheers!
Glad to help!
Great video! managed to fix lawnmower quickly and always love to learn a new skill.
great attitude to repairing and not replacing parts unnecessarily, we need more of this! cheers!
Thanks 👍
Excellent video, I fix my Lawn mower in minutes. After your tutorial all look easy.
Thanks
Glad to help
Hey Steve, I have to say you are Spot On! I purchased a new mower 2 years ago. From day one mowing my lawn it would rev up and down. The third season it wouldn’t start. I found your video. Purchased the drill bits in the link. Followed your instructions and after starting my mower it’s running better than the day I got it! The only mistake I made, I forgot the Gynormous Can of Beer!😂😂 Lol! Thanks Steve
Well said!
dude thank you... After taking my carb apart at least five times
and running good for a few days and then surging that is definitely going fix it... great video!
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Thank you, Steve. That's the exact carburetor, and problem I ran into today! Many thanks for showing us how to do that!
Glad to help
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Thank You!! I have one of these carbs and it’s been driving me nuts. Never would have figured this out for myself so really appreciate the video.
You are so welcome!
I'm a single mom homeowner and I find this guy hilarious! No way I'm paying to have my mower fixed before I try myself. Great video.
That is awesome!
Oh Liz, I totally agree with you. I love this guys videos! And believe me, He knows what he's talking about.
Ahh, a kindred spirit. 👍
I do hope you enjoy a fine amber beverage also!
All well and good just keep in mind most places charge extra if the owner has already attempted to fix it because we then have to fix your problem plus the original problem. None the less have a go at it. It ain't the space shuttle after all lol
Thank you so much for making this video! I have a 4 year old lawn mower with a Briggs & Stratton engine and this very same carburetor. It ran fine without any care for the first couple of years, but since then, the first run of the season, the engine runs for a few minutes and dies. The first time it happened, I checked for spark and for fuel flow. The spark plug looked pretty bad, so I decided to replace it. It still didn't work after that, so I hauled it off to my local hardware store, where they fix small engines. It worked fine for the rest of the season, probably about 8 times around the lawn. (I have a typical Chicago yard, i.e., not very large, maybe 2000 square feet of lawn to mow. Last week, first run of this season, right on cue, it ran for about 5 minutes and died. I decided that if this is going to be such a frequent occurrence, then I'd better learn how to fix it myself, just as I do all my own bicycle maintenance and most repair.
I looked up a number of videos, including this one, then got the carb cleaner and micro drill kit and did the fix you show in this video. Sure enough, my mower started right up, and I was able to start mowing the lawn. But after about 5 minutes, the engine started to surge and ebb, and after a few more minutes, it died again. IUnlike before I cleaned the carb and reamed the main jet, now it starts right up after it dies, and I got about 10 minutes of runtime before it died again. I could still restart it, but after this point, it wouldn't run very long before it died again. After a few more cycles like this, it would start right up and run for a few seconds, but then dies again. I got the impression that the problem might be heat-related, but when I checked the choke, it was wide open, as I expected it to be. What else should I be looking at?
Thank You !! retired, disabled. so fixed income. being disabled (spine-neck) this was difficult, but still was able to do this and save money I don't have!
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Absolutely great tutorial,.
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Thank you so much for these videos. Im fairly mechanically inclined but this was my first time cleaning a carburetor. The shop wanted $80 to do this for me so i said screw it ill give it a try, found your videos, and got er done! Im gonna buy one of your shirts for teaching me. I appreciate it :)
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Much respect. I'm an HVAC Tech/installer. My philosophy is the same.. why replace an entire assembly which will cost the client $500-1000 when all it is is a small part within it that costs nothing but your time to fix. People that do that are an injustice to the client and are what give the rest of us a bad name. Also, Thank you for the information about the bread tie, I had this problem.. had already tore the carb apart to clean it, but couldn't figure out how or why it still wasn't starting. This fixed it first shot. I'm sure I'll be recleaning this part over the next few weeks, I'll probably end up doing this recommendation on the wire drill set. Thank you again.
I had watched the other video first and did everything I could. Engine still wouldn’t run. Watched this video and Steve nails it. I cleaned and cleaned that small orifice as best could and the engine runs perfectly. Thanks Steve. BTW that mini drill kit is unavailable with no idea when it will become available again. I am not a mechanic if any kind so UA-cam is my go to, and Steve’s Small Engine Saloon will be my first choice from now on!
Great to hear! Thanks for the heads up on the link...
Thank you Steve, used your idea and the mower works now. Thank you so much. I almost got a new mower but not now.
Fantastic!
Good vid,
There are 2 different main jet models ( that cartridge part has normal one and high altitude one).
Parts #592684 (high altitude)
#592792 (standard)
I don’t know what is different about them but perhaps the main jet is a different size
Stevie my boy you NAILED it !!!!!!! Thanks from Brick NJ
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Hey also ocean county nj!
My Toro with Briggs and Stratton was dying out last week after sitting since September. It started fine but no power to dp actual work - it just quit every two feet. I watched your videos and bought the wire bits. My main jet was larger than 0.48 mm so i left it alone. Cleaned it well, reassembled and it started on first pull and ran like a champ with lots of power. I am going to Paypal you some cash for your excellent and informative work. Thank you!
Wow! I just saw the Paypal. Thank you very much Scotty...
Thank you for posting this. I had to substitute Bud Light for the Coors but it worked the same. My Costco pressure washer would not start except with ether. After disassembly of Carb, I found main jet plugged. I was not sure how to remove Carb bowl until watching your video. It was tight. I used Leslies pool pump lube to assemble and will be adding a fuel filter.
I drilled mine out to .024, smallest I had and it works great. I am on my 4th carburetor and had nothing to lose. Thanks for your attention to detail and not giving up on figuring it out !!!
Great to hear!
Briggs & Stratton owe it to their customers to at least suggest this fix.
I think the fuel itself is clogging the jet if it sits for more than a couple of weeks.
I would like to thank you for your videos on the Briggs and stratton carbs both metal and plastic. I have both and was able to get them all running. Again thank you very much.
Glad to help
Thanks Steve. The twist tie wire and carb cleaner did the trick.
Excellent!
First of all, I love your videos. I just picked up a mower on the side of the road that would not run. Primed it and it backfired and quit, sheared fly wheel key. After that it ran and surged, carb I was sure. Took it apart and cleaned it and and as you did with the cartridge I drilled the jet out at about .020. Now it runs with no surge but a little rough and black smokes a little. I know its a little rich running now. Anyway got a new aftermarket carb coming. Thanks for some really good information. PS I already had some micro bits.
I had the same problem in a newish Briggs and Stratton mower. I purchased it new and used it 5-6 times. Prior to viewing your tutorial I had tried everything I knew of, including copious amounts of ‘Start Ya Bastard’ (probably called something different elsewhere). I had to drill out the jet. Works first time now. Thanks for your videos. Great info.
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You've got to learn how to play the guitar. Then after you wear out the strings, you will have a set of wire cleaning tools ranging from .013 to .056 (for medium string set (6)).
Tjats exactly what I use for cleaning carburetor jets! Awesome
13s, are you The Incredible Hulk!?!?!
I do the same thing with my 10’s! I use the ball ends as handles. 👍
That's a damn good idea thanks
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I have the same carb. I just want to say thank you for sharing your knowledge and making these films. I took a bread tie and spray in the main jet. Put it back together and it fired right up. My Aunt had regular pump gas containing ethanol and left it sit during the winter. That's what clogged it up is my guess. I always use 91 ethanol FREE in all my engines. I'm going to run the same in her mower now. Thank you again. By the way I also had a Coors Light doing the repair!!!!!
Steve, a couple of months ago, I cleaned my B&S 300 series carburetor and used the bread tie wire like you demonstrated. My mower cranked on the first pull, and it won't die -- even when I'm tired and wishing that it would! Thank you for your assistance.
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I have one of these and it almost sprays gas while running.
Steve's Small engine saloon saves the day again. I took apart the carb put it back in still didn't work then come to find out you really got to get in that jet because they made it so damn small. Thank you so much!
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Just fixed my Troy Bolt lawn mowers carb by following Steve's video. Runs like a champ now!!!!!
Fantastic!
Thanks brother,, I've never worked on any type of carburator but I got the mower running on my first try...the beer really helps... you gotta fan in North Carolina 😊😊
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Exactly what I needed! I took apart many of the old school carbs and fixed many hand me down yard tools. I spent hours troubleshooting a push mower I got and I didn’t see that cartridge the first time I took it apart. Thank you for the video.
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Picked up a $3 set of micro drill bits from harbor freight and no need for a new carb! Started on the first pull! As for your other video for these carbs with the metal bracket, they have since rectified that issue. My pressure washer is less than a year old and my bracket has an oval relief cut so it doesn’t interfere. Thanks for the help!
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Thank you so much Steve. I have a pressure washer I used once with the same carb, 2nd time I used it, it wouldn’t start. Great video explaining the exact problem, I ended up using a needle to open up the hole again, and carb cleaner sprayed right through. Thank you for saving me a bunch of time and money having to buy a new carb.
Great to hear!
This video helped me fix a mower that just would not start. Followed all the steps, put everything back together, and the mower started first pull! Thanks.
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Steve, thank you. My main jet was clogged, cleaned it with twist tie. Great advice! 👍
Nice work!
Your video clearly explained everything I need to fix the carb. I liked how you zoomed in when you were cleaning the different parts of the carb. I am going to take the carb back off and try your suggestions. I could not get the bowl cover off, but your video clearly showed me how it's done without breaking anything. Thank you
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Just did my carb same way . Also made the fuel pick up holes a little bigger. Runs 👍. Thanks man .
Nice work!
You nailed it Steve, didn't have a drill bit so removed the brass jet and after I tried every thing else the motor finally kept running. You're amazing Mate!
Nice work!
The bread tie saved the day! I had to actually use a tiny bit of force to push the obstruction clear. I was so sure after the repair that I filled the tank all the way, and then it started right up so I immediately got my wife to hack away at the overgrown lawn while I cracked a ginormous frostie! Thanks for saving me a costly repair bill. Great video!
Right on
I think the problem I've had repairing my mower is that I don't drink beer.
Hey Steve I can relate ‘‘em bare assed after third time with that woman’s mower. Just watched your two videos best way to fix Briggs carb problem and best way to clean a plastic Briggs carb. Could hardly wait till morning to pull carb off of my 5 yr old toro 7.25 b&s. Pulled new carb off for the 4th or 5th time (getting really good at it) I was sure this time was going to be the cure. My bread wire tie measured .016 and was loose in the jet, so I figured it had to be at least .20, which is what you opened yours up to. Put all back together hoping to start on 1st pull, or at least by the 3rd. No go, but here is the thing, choke is completely closed and if I even give it a whiff of starting fluid not a squirt by the closed choke, it starts with almost half a pull. Runs great no misses until I shut it off. Will even start back up. Which tells me it is still not getting fuel??? Still ‘‘em bare assed Bill
I just fixed my mower because of this video! I had cleaned the carb, then even changed out the carb, nothing worked. It was pulsating no matter what I did. The new carb had too small of a hole for the main jet. The micro drill bit worked perfectly! Thanks so much brother!
Great to hear!
This is the exact carburetor video I was looking for. After not knowing the bowl was attached by just a snug fit o-ring, I was searching my hardware stores for a 1/2 inch hex wrench like a dummy. Now I'll be searching for a micro hand drill set like a smarty :). Also after putting everything back together (minus cleaning the bowl, see above) my mower started with just a half pull and I thought YES IT WORKED so I happily ran it over to my yard to get started mowing and to my avail, it didn't want to start again...you can imagine my frustration.
I have a small engine repair shop n Tennessee been running n to this problem a lot! This video was a big help keep up the good work! Thanks for sharing your Knowledge.
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You the man Steve. Closest drill bit I had was .022" and it works like a charm. Thanks man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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This helped quite a bit, saved me a trip to Home Depot and 30 bucks! Thanks! I really wish they'd use the old materials, I hate the fact that they're making EVERYTHING with freaking plastic these days..
My father in law has a Craftsman mower that wouldn't start and I took it apart and cleaned that piece and it started. I have a Briggs and Stanton basically the same mower but mine will run with that rough idle so I thought cleaning it would fix that but it didn't. I did the twist tie and used the wire cleaning tool. I saw a guy use some kind of gold acid but I didn't try that. I'm going to get that micro drill set and try opening that hole. Thanks for the idea and hopefully I can smooth out that idle. This is the first time I've ever done this kind of work and it's not as bad as I thought. Just need a little courage to try. Thanks again
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Hi Steve I just ordered a set of drill bits after watching your video through your link. You gave out some great information.
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This is the only video that actually addresses the actual problem with these goofy carburetors. I cleaned my carb 4 times and I was stumped... 🤷♂ until I saw this video. Once I drilled out that main jet, the motor started in one pull! 🤘C'mon Briggs, do better! 🤨Thanks for the video Steve!! 😎
Glad it helped
Thanks for the help, your Briggs & Stratton carburetor videos really hooked me up!
Great to hear!
I want to THANK YOU!! I did everything you said besides drill it bigger and it started right up on the 1st pull just like you said or would. THKS AGAIN!!!
Great job!
That’s one of the most helpful videos I have ever seen. I have been completely stumped as to why my mower won’t run because it all looks so simple and I had cleaned it out with brake cleaner. But I didn’t know about the white cartridge and that tiny jet! But now I do and I will definitely try your modification because I’m no drunk monkey either and I like to fix things myself! Thank you so much for blowing the lid off this subject; awesome video! Update. I took the white cartridge out today and cleaned it through. Some signs of black bits, but the holes were not blocked. I held off from drilling out the jet, but re-assembled it all. Some quick presses of the primer, and guess what, it started first pull!! And it ran evenly. Very, very pleased!
Good luck!
Steve,
Thank you so much for this video.
My Mower is only 2 years old and has given me this problem twice. Once only a few months after I paid $75 to have it fixed the first time.
Definitely trying this.
New Carb wont solve the problem if the jet is same
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Great video I will be trying all these steps. My pressure washer is only a year old and I ran the gas out last fall and all that jazz but it wont start. My question is are there any metal replacement carbs in this model? why would any one want to deal with the plastic garbage every year? if so, what model carb do I buy? thank you for all the help!
Just saved me $45 and time spent waiting for parts. Started on the first pull. Awesome! Thanks a ton! Subscribed.
Glad I could help!
I don't have any current issues with any of my equipment but I love watching your videos .
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We can all thank the EPA and the government for stuff like super small jets, engines running too lean, restrictions, etc. Because outdoor power equipment is making so much nasty emissions compared to the millions of cars, trucks, and tractor/trailers on the road.
The fix for the plastic toro lawnmower carb. (new out of the store) was perfect. We used a very slightly larger drill bit, and it worked great. The most difficult part of the fix was getting the crappy plastic top off of the lawnmower. After we bored it out, -- First pull, instant start. Before the fix, it would start, go 10 seconds and die. Over and over. I would never recommend toro push lawnmowers for anyone. Thanks, Steve!
I tried everything I was so defeated I was rolling it out to the curb to trash the mower and thought let me give it one last try found your video and drill that hole little bigger sure enough started first pull. Cheers mate here’s to you
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I have a Newer 2019 Craftsman 2800 PSI pressure washer that worked last month and tried to start it this month with no luck. Took a look at this video and I am happy to say you took what appeared to be a more difficult task and made it to where I was able to get this thing working in less than an hour. I really appreciate the videos and saving me some money. Thank you!
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Had nothing but probs with these plastic carbs cartridge right out of box. Repair shop wanted to sell me brand new carb in which I would be back to same dam blockage problem. Glad you did this video!
Right on
Q. Steve when you drilled the hole larger did you just do plastic part or into that tiny brass part at the to bottom? Iam still having problems after clean out with carb spray. Thanks.
You are describing how the EPA sent Briggs and Stratton into bankruptcy. They don't run half the time, you can't get a better fuel economy.
I had no idea you could pull that center filter out. Your video fixed my issue. That was my third time pulling that thing off.
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Thank you - You help save a Briggs & Stratton mower
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Thank you! I changed the oil and I must have kick up some dirt in the tank, mower just did not want to start. Your cleaning tips and advice got me back up and running!
Great job!
Sweet baby jeezus thank you!!! I've been having the exact problems you mention in this video.
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So your quick fix didn't really fixed it as it was a problem but the injector also was a problem. Got the .020" micro drill bit. That is #76 for those who need to buy them (they are flimsy so you may want to be a pack). Now she's running like new, one pull to start every time.
Thank you Steve. You're a good man. 👍
May you stay safe and healthy 😎
Thank you for this video. Literally have been cleaning my carb for the past two years having it work for a mow then next time it not starting again and cleaning it again. Even bought a cheap eBay carb and it worked for a while then same issue. Going to have to check this out tomorrow in my carb. Thanks again
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I took mine apart and used my air gun with a basketball needle to blow through the jets in the cartridge. Just make sure your pressure isn't too high. Got mine back up and running!
I ran into this problem with a Poulan snow blower only it was the top air jet. The blower was surging and wouldn't stop. It didnt matter what I did to it. I finally found the answer to it on the internet. Pull that top plastic jet holder and drill out the air jet.
I just picked up a lawn mower last night that has this same problem as you mentioned. I will drill out the main jet. Thank you for passing on that info.
Have you experimented with the jet size? Most home improvement stores don't have any drill bits smaller than 1/16 about 62 thousands. That's a lot bigger than you talk about in this video, but is it too big?
I opened my clogged main jet with a stick pin. Thanks for a great video! Your pictures are valuable and well oriented to help us dyi folks.
Brilliant. i like the fact that you wouldn't let the problem get the better of you Steve. Great work ethics. Rare.
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