Fixing A Powersmart Mower That Won't Start
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Thanks for watching. This free mower, wouldn't start, but it turns out, the fix was pretty easy.
I have this EXACT mower and was having the same issues. I just want to say thank you for being very detailed (visually and audibly). My mower works now. Thank you again!!
no problem and thank you
Thanks for posting this clear and concise video. I fixed the exact same mower, cleaning the carb jets using your instructions.
Glad it helped
Bought one from my local Home Depot (WA) last year. Thanks for the video, as now it continues to work well for me.
Great to hear! thank you AAngelUriel.
I wish my lawnmower had a reading of 114 psi. Great video!
thank you Leo's
This video was amazing. I found a mower on the side of the road. The bag, manual and tool to change the spark plug were with it. It looked like it was garage kept but wouldn't start unless I put gas in the carburetor. I followed the video and it started on the first pull. Thanks you so much for posting the video.
Glad it helped
Thanks for the video! I followed every steps and the lawnmower now works again.
Great to hear!
Thank you for this video - I was able to start my mower that was dead after one mow from last year. I was going to write it off. I followed your step by step instructions and it started with one pull. I believe I messed up the mower last year after mowing over a lot of sticks. I won't do that again.
nice work!
I have one of these and have had it for 4 years stored it outside all year around even in the winter I never put fuel stabilizer In it and no tarp straight out in the snow and no issues besides a clogged card because I put 87 in it but then I cleaned it put 91 no issue since and then a year later a chipmunk bit the pull cable and I replaced it no issues again this thing can take a beating Handel weather and still run like a beauti 10/10 love this thing to death
very nice, thank you Keylan Kacz .
Just like others are saying, I have same mower and was getting super pissed at it. I live at Jersey Coast and there was rust in my carb. Cleaned it out and checked the ports and after tuning the carb again it works great. Thanks for posting the video, saved my mom and I a few hundred bucks!
no problem and good work!
I love it when a plan comes together. Great vid!
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you so much. Fixed me right up. Mower now purrs like a Chinese lion.
no problem
Thank you so much really..
I appreciate the step by step fixing my lawn mower
I have a Powersmart mower.😁👍
you're welcome Chris Coney.
Glad you got that one off type of mower there Young Man 😎👍 it's a nice thing to be a owner of a one off piece of equipment
You got that right!
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yeah buddy 😎👍
Great clean when you first sprayed you can see the dirt came out.
Personally no I wouldn’t buy a cheap mower, but I know people may have a budget but as you say parts are hard to come buy especially mowers sold at Aldi.
you make a great point about parts.
that was an excellent detailed video, mine is almost similar161cc but has no continuous spark out of the coil any idea? thanks
how are you testing with the pull rope or are you using a drill to spin the engine?
Tank you so much for this video! i know nothing about mowers and i have this same model, this is very helpful! i didnt know you could put fuel in the carbs throat to see if it will start and i did that and it started! I was a idiot and left fuel in my mower, but i wont make that mistake again! now off to clean my probably very dirty carburetor, thanks again! i did not want to get a new mower after only 1 season
Update: i did what you showed and it started right up! Thanks again!
thank you GameNerdMon Garden.
Awesome video for my exact mower and it 100% fixed my issue! Thank you!
no problem and thank you watching and commenting.
Looks like a decent mower to me! A little smoke never hurt anything as long as you check the oil at least every other use
completely agree
It's amazing to see how people get rid of perfect running equipment just because it wouldn't start. With a little TLC and maintenance even the most affordable piece of equipment can go a long way once you take care of it.
I know right, the fix wasn't as involved as I thought.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE exactly you didn't even needed to replace any parts which is quite amazing just a little cleaning up and presto you have yourself a backup mower to use at your convenience
I do this all day, people ask $15 for a 3 year old mower that won't start and it's almost always the jets... a set of $10 jets later it sounds great. Usually you can clean the jets, I only buy them when they are corroded and I am not sure they will be ideal after cleaning.
that's the best type of repair. no costs, just time.
I have three mowers. One I purchased in a store...two others I found curbside (discards). The two that work are old and are the discards. People get rid of stuff prematurely. I purchased a powersmart for $100 from home depot. It breaks but the warrantee is fantastic. They help me out every season to fix the common breaks (due to manufacturing problems).
Thanks. The video helped me fix my mower and it worked perfectly.
Glad it helped
I Just purchased one last week, seems like a nice little mower. Started second pull, but after a break, went to start it and it was difficult. Later took another break, it was hard to start. Ive looked at alot of videos on this brand, seems like alot of buyers had issues and call it junk. I think not. I suspect that the jets, even from the factory are clogged with some kind of film they coat everything in for initial break in. You could feel the substance on the dipstick when it was empty. Anyways, it ran really good, cut the grass with just the mulching blade, no bagging and did a fantastic job. Also, its fast, and didnt bogg down or hesitate on a tall yard of grass. Im going to clean that carb real good, and see how whe runs. For the price you cant beat it, and besides, I like to tinker.
nice, but the issue with them is longevity, so hopefully it holds up well thru next season
I just saw your part 2 on this cheaply made mower we talked about last week. Inside House Garage. nice work keep it uup.
Thanks 👍
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Your welcome I can't wait to see more videos of lawn mowers you recently picked up when you went to drop off your friends rototiller off they looks like great canidates to do repair videos on, be safe.
thank you David LaSalle, they should be coming up soon.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE your welcome, I really enjoy watching your lawn mower videos, you provide great insight and other options on what the issue could be, I know you have the rare Suzuki lawn mower by toro the 2 cycle one it's rare and they take quite a beating, I hope you will have it for a long time their one of the lasts forever mowers
Nice Job, that cleaned up and ran out nice
Thank you The Rusty Rooster, I always appreciate your comments
Nice repair! I guess that popping sound is just the sound of the compression release on this type of engine.
oh,, that could be it, thanks for the suggestion
I have a Question about a troy-bilt riding lawnmower Bronco 42 auto Briggs Stratton motor 540cc 19.0 what tips can you share with a video in keep this mower in good running condition
thanks Chris Coney for the question, unfortunately I don't have one to use in a video but I don't have a problem answering question. I could a make a full length video talking about it, more in depth.
Basically though, I would check the oil.. like if you have OCD. Check it before you start it up, and a few minutes after you stop it. I would only use 100% gasoline with no ethanol. I would also use a fuel stabilizer. other than that,
check tire pressures, make sure the spindles are "spinning" with little to No noise otherwise change them. And keep the all steering points, and levers, well lubed like you're working on a train from the 1900's. The biggest issue
is the deck, its going to break one day. so just be prepared for that
I just ordered a power smart law n mower Walmart. I noticed on their website some of their mowers are quite expensive. Are they all cheaply made??
yes they are, and good luck with it.
I followed the instruction on this video to clean out the carburetor all seemed good. .No clogged holes and it looked clean. So now I think it might be the timing being off with a damaged flywheel key. This video at the ends mentions watching out for stumps and I had to make sure my son heard that part of your video because that is exactly what he hit and now it won't start. lol
So, do you have a video on how to replace the flywheel key on a powersmart? I think my key is broken and it seems difficult to get the flywheel off. There is these 4 screws on the side that I believe I need to remove but it looks like I need to take the fuel fuel thank out and the exhaust.
yes I just filmed one, where a power smart mower wouldn't starts so I had to check the flywheel key, but it was ok. The video will still help you get to the key, however I haven't produced it yet, only filmed it.
Thanks 4 the info. I have the same kind of mower & engine. When I mow the lawn & start the mower the 1st time it starts on the 1st pull, but if the mower is hot & I try a restart the mower pops ( I think it is backfiring & will not start ). I then let it set a little ( 5 mins ) & it starts up with a lot of smoke & then clears. Do u have a answers 4 me b4 I bring it in for a fix. The unit is a yr. old & under warranty. When I start with the engine cold there is no popping.
sure, I would check the OIL, level properly and then remove and inspect the spark plug.
Great video, the most common issue it seems for mowers being given away or thrown out is just dirty carbs, nice work!
you are absolutely right, thank you Wilde Fox.
I love these videos, and I'm gonna watch this to the end, but when I don't have spark or compression tester, my first thoughts are, "Time to replace it."
it's understandable
3:46
If you see that black nipple thing that the primer hose connects to....do they sell these? I am shopping for a new carb and some show pics of the carb with that black thing and some show just a metal piece facing same way as the fuel inlet...my concern is getting it with the piece facing same way as inlet and then i cant connect the primer hose to it...
yes the plastic nipple goes to the bulb and it''s the impulse that will prime the engine, I'd make sure it was plastic and not metal.
Thx you helped me fix the problem
What size wrench did you use to get the bolts off?
I have a 7/16 and a 3/8 and they don't fit it.
it's a 10mm
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
Just used your video earlier today. Worked like a charm.
Thank-you so much.
I have a Powersmart mower 170CC. Two days ago, my lawn mower hit a stump of a tree in the backyard. Since then, I cannot pull the string all. Sadly the protection period was over. Should I bring mine to local shop to be fixed? Any suggestions?
unfortunately no, they will not work on it, you'd have to take it to a hobbyist, to get an inspection but I hate to tell you that the engine might be gone.
I have the same model and had it 2 seasons now but having some serious issues keeping it running about 2min into cutting grass...it idles just fine but dies soon after pushed into regular grass...I've cleaned the carb several times & checked my flywheel alignment for optimum running condition but it seems that the pressure of simi high grass shuts it down immediately...do u have any idea what i should check plz???
sure have you checked to see if your blade is sharp and is not facing the wrong direction?
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE it's only my second season having it and the blades never been removed but worth check...I do appreciate ur time and help my friend....thanks 👍🏾
hi what tools besides a flathead would i need to properly clean and care for this powersmart mower which i have? thanks for any help. i am new to learning about carburetor and repairs
a 10mm socket, and that's it.
Is it hard finding parts for this brand of mower?
I don't know, I haven't had to get anything for it. If I recall, the manual gives you all the part numbers, you just have to put numbers in a search engine and see if anyone has the parts. personally I would never get or use this mower. I'm not a fan of it at all.
Awesome! Awesome!! Awesome!!! Thanks!!!
No problem!
Great dianose and repair vid mate. And yes if you accept you get what you pay for, then why not go cheaper. Cheers
thank you Aussie nebula.
hi...do you have a video on how to fix a lawn mower that does not stop even if you let go the handle?
No I don't, did someone work on it before you realized it wouldn't stop? what model mower is it?
Hello, my TB575SS trimmer has gas shooting out of the little bb type device on the top of the carb near the fuel line inputs, I'm pretty sure this isn't normal. I have a good pic of the carb but don't know how to send it to you. This trimmer starts very easily after a couple of primes and idles normally but dies after about 30 seconds. Thanks for any help.
please send the pic to homegaragemail@gmail.com
On my first use the back tire came off does it just pop back on? I have looked everywhere
just the tire and not the wheel right? I'm not sure on this model because its my first one, But If I had to guess, yes, just put it back on like a rubber band.
Even though it's a no brand name mower still somewhat of a decent machine there good video there 👍
you know, it's not bad, but I'm worried it won't last several years, before something breaks. thank you Turningwrenches85
What size are the nuts on the air assembly? Metric??
yes metric, the bowl nut and the ones for the filter/ carb, were 10mm.
I hate to say this but that Torch plug came with that engine. I have seem them on many of the Chinese manufactured engines. What makes it bad when the manufacturer installs those Torch plugs is that matching up the proper name brand plug can be a pain but not impossible.
Those huayi carbs are actually pretty decent and easy to work on. They are all metal too and not plastic which is nice.
thanks nonya biz
Nice job. A few swipes with sandpaper will clean the exhaust guard in seconds.
Yes it will
Lol thanks so much will recommend my mom never buys this again 😂😂
Best advice ever
Thats the mower I stare at online wishing I could buy if only my 6 year old Murray wasnt working just so damn well.
Nice Murray, which engine does it have on it?
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Briggs & Stratton 500E series. Gets only ethanol gas treated with marvel mystery oil. Has a petcock and fuel filter installed on the fuel line. Exercised twice a month during the off season. Never an issue.
Sorry, me again. I just got one of these mowers but can't seem to find a blade for it. It's a 17" blade. Any idea?
the blade for this mower is 22" and is part number 303070862
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you once again
Quite [possibly I'd buy it, knowing full well what I was getting. I'd rather have a better brand but poor folks can't afford to be too choosy! Thanks and Blessings!
that makes sense to me,
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Probably been there at a point in your life. It's an attention getter.
My Briggs Classic 35 runs well on idle but when under a heavy load or in hot weather it makes lots of black smoke. The air filter is not clogged and it has the correct spark plug but it has a low compression reading from when using the pull cord.
Do you have any suggestions on what is causing this?
unfortunately, with low compression, and under load, the engine isn't compressing the air fuel mixture well, so it comes out the exhaust as black smoke, because of poor combustion. nothing will fix it unless you rebuild it with new rings.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE oh . Okay thanks
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Thanks for your advice. I have managed to fix it. I replaced the diaphragm and gasket in the carburetor and it runs very well no with no smoke at all now, so its not doing too badly for a 22 year old engine.
nice work
Please help. I removed ohv cover and found oil leaking from bottom bolt. What should I do?
not sure, I've never had to deal with something like that
Is there part number to replace it instead of cleaning it , And where can I find it I looked cannot find it please help?
sure
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@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Thank you
Mine just stopped working after 3 years so I'm here 🤷♂️
did it stop while you were using it?
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yes I did three passes and it quit
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE got it all back together still won't run.. the problem is this company uses a lot of plastic parts..I broke the handle trying to pull start it lol
I have this lawnmower it is currently vapor locked. Ive only used it 4 times or so.
hope you get it working again
So u dont know how to get this thing so its not vapor locked?@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
I don't think it's vapor locked, so no. I'd check for spark, and then try priming the engine with fuel to see if it's an fuel/carb issue. After that I'd repair or replace the questionable part.
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE i cant pull the string
I would love to find one !
they are terrible, so they will work as a mower for awhile, just don't know how long.
Excellent video. Great knowledge, than you.
Glad it was helpful!
Anyone know the exact model number of this mower? I have the same one and need parts but can't locate the model info. Thanks!
sorry I wish I did
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I wasn't looking in the right spot. I found it! DB8621SR
Thanks for all the great videos!
no problem !
I have a 200cc one bought on discount, stopped running after 20 minutes, no spark but will shock you from plug wire, tried new plug still no spark, I unplugged the ground wire to kill switch no different, any ideas? I can’t return it no warranty 😵💫
try putting some fuel into the spark plug hole, and then try starting it.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE didn’t do anything, I ordered a new coil for it. It’s made in Mexico I think 😳😵💫 the Powermaster mowers
okay let me know what happens
And what was that loud knocking noise?
not sure
I notice you typically warm up the engine before an oil change. Oil flows easier and removes more sludge? That said, oil is at top end of engine when run. If you change it cold are you not capturing more oil since it’s all in the sump/ pan and none in top end of engine? Plus less chance of injury of hot oil? It may take longer but I usually let it sit and come back to it.
you are absolutely right it's best to change it when the engine is warm. however, if you don't want to run what's in the engine, for whatever reason, a cold change is better than no change.
Can you post the link to the spark plug tester
sure give me a minute.
This mower is made possible by people who confuse "new" with being "better". Where I live, it's pretty easy to find a used, self-propelled Craftsman or MTD-family mower with a Briggs & Stratton engine and a bag that has been "flipped" after a tune-up for an asking price of around $120 (and often negotiable down to the $80-$100 range)...basically about half of what this poorly-constructed one costs new, and without the worry of trying to source hard-to-find parts for a no-name brand should something fail.
thank you Ed Sanders.
If I had a large yard, I'd buy a well known brand of self drive mower. The push mower I have is adequate for my back yard.
that makes complete sense, thank you Christopher Marshall.
Where and how can I get fuel without ethanol ? I am here in Canada
unfortunately, you'll have to do a search for stations that have no ethanol in it. From what I hear, though, I think you might be out of luck. You can put additives in your fuel to counteract the Ethanol though.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Thanks
Was this a Briggs engine?
no it's some overseas engine,
I'm pretty sure this is the same engine or similar to the Chinese engines they use on the cub cadets
Theres certain type of stuff especially equipment, id rather invest more money to get a certified quality one, toro is my fav brand when it comes to mowers and echo or stihl for string trimmers, ironically i happened to get a Husqvarna blower lol
nice, did you buy the blower, or was it given to you?
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE bought, needed a backpack one
That's an awfully short fuel line. I wonder if there are fuel shutoff valves that are small enough (short enough) to actually be able fit in that short line (I mean there really isn't much play there to work with).
yes it is short, I would suggest using a 90° fuel valve instead.
If the mower cuts nicely, sure buy it, however, maintain it and any mower like you spent thousands of dollars for it, and it will last a long time.
wow, that's the best way of putting it. I'm going to have to start using that phrase.
Damn. Only one year of use? My Craftsman with the Honda engine has been going for fifteen years and I don't have to do any of that.
I know right!
my small engine mechanic said it was sadly garbage and to throw it away
yes I agree, put it on the curb for someone else to deal with
Hey at least it has a metal deck instead of a cheap plastic one, and it uses a primer instead of an auto choke so that’s one less thing to break on it.
hey , you're right, that's a good point.
The machine is not starting we tried allot of stufff from videos it still does not work
have you tried putting a small amount of gas in the carb's throat and try start it? tell me what happens.
That $169 mower last year is probably $219 this year. If I had one that I had fixed to “New”, I would target 50% of the current Box Store price, in this case, I would put it out on FB mkt place at $125, and would expect $100.
Lol.. you got that right, thank you haneyoakie14
Fuel shut offs should be standard on these engines.
I know right.
I won't work on these mowers anymore....I had 2 of them and parts are very hard to find...
I found an "oem" carb for it and everything was right except for the fuel inlet was for a much smaller diameter fuel line...I couldn't make it work...I was going to use a barb to bard reducer but there simply isn't enough room between carburetor and gas tank....
Terribly designed mower + cheaply made + parts impossible to find = me staying as far away from it as possible
you are correct these are not worth it.
Has anyone had any luck finding replacement parts? Got one of these that wont run. The carb is also leaking and the bolt was cross threaded 🙃
I haven't had any luck yet.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yikes. Not what i was hoping to hear lol
I had a Powersmart mower. Bought it around middle of August of last year. Mowed 2 times a week. Lasted till middle of September. Piece and price of junk
you are right, these really are absolute junk.
Biggest pos mower I've ever bought or had.
yes these are not good
Its junk had one threw it out. Could never get grass cut without a
Problem. Bought a good quality mower.
that would make sense.
Sadly, I don't have compression or Spark plug testers, or really any other tools, for that matter, except for maybe some hammers and screwdrivers, so there's not much a non-handy guy like me can do to get this thing running.
do you have any handy friends? don't give up so easily.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Wish I did buddy. The thing runs all choppily. I wouldn't Know a ratchet from a socket, so when it comes to opening stuff up, it kind of goes over my head LOL. About all I can do on my cars are fill Air in tires, and fill washer fluid. I wish I was born with the handyman gene, ROFL!
If I had a budget that I had to keep, then ya I would buy a cheaper lawnmower, but if money wasn’t a object, then I would but a better quality mower.
well said
If the mower is $169 new, if someone can’t fix it themselves, it’s a throw away. Sad.
I know right.
If overall economy REALLY matters, buy a quality machine and take care of it. Anymore, that means you buy a Honda or something with a Honda engine. Spring for an hourmeter while you're at it. If money's tight, I'd look for a good used Honda instead of a brand new Chinese question mark; when that discount mower breaks down -- and it will -- good luck finding parts or anyone who will work on it. It's unfortunate that there are so few sound choices anymore.
you are correct, however, I don't have a problem buying a briggs or Kohler, they just have a different set of issues to watch out for.
U don't always get what u pay for
Half the time u get robbed
lol.. you're right about that.
😂 I spend more time researching purchases than actually using things. I consider that time part of my self warranty program. Even then I sometimes get screwed. 🥲
Mine wont stay running after like 2 minutes
either the fuel cap is bad, or the carb needs to be replaced.
Only this mower have problem starting., my old mower can start easily . And when it stops running, never restart. Have to wait for the machine to cooling, about a hour, then it could start again.
oooo
that is a very frustrating problem to have
I have that one it’s a 161cc it want start 🤦🏽♂️
hope you can figure it out
That bowl ate clean is dirty there is dirt in bottom of carburetor bowl
thanks
don't fix it throw it in the trash i had one mid second season it broke took it apart and they did not put a sleeve in the aluminum cylinder and it wore so bad that the piston tipped sideways and dug a wedge in the cylinder and locked up the first sign is it will start at times pore out huge clouds of smoak out the exhaust!
wow that's some damage
I Would rather buy a better built used machine. I am definitely not a fan of power more .
thank you Brian King.
No, I would not buy it. The screws holding the handle in place break easily.
yes you are correct
Mine was a 400$ piece of junk
wow, sorry to hear that.
Since it didn't come with a fuel shutoff I would have expected you to install one.
I would if I cared to keep it but I'm going to give it away.
own one runs like crap, almost impossible to start, cheap chinese junk
These mowers are pieces of cheap crap. I’d steer clear.
thank you Rodgerwilco91
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE sure thing. I’m beyond frustrated with mine! I’ll never buy another powersmart product!
I always purchase the best quality I can afford at the time. Now that I’m working on small engine equipment, freebies from much higher income brackets fall in my lap constantly. Sweat equity goes a long way.👍🔧🧰
you got that right.
Amen!