Fix A Mower That Starts And Dies

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Thanks for watching. This mower was put up for the winter and now it won't stay running. If you haven't figured out that its more than likely the carb but the reason is the gas.

[davehad-enough]

Thanks so much for this video. Our mower of 5 years and never missed a beat refused to start this morning. Same symptoms as this video and same engine. I cleaned the filter and the spark plug to no avail. I rang our friendly mower / small engine repair centre who told me that they are booked out for six weeks but he will give me $50 trade in on my mower for a new mower I declined and came here. Two hours later the mower is running again. Thanks again.

[ViN]

My mower died. I've never took a carburetor apart in my life. Followed your guide, cleaned it out, and the mower fired back up. Thanks!

[jamesstanton]

I bought a used mower with this exact engine last year. Fired right up when I went to buy it. Brought it home and a week or two later it wouldn't start. I found this video and although I am not mechanically inclined, I've never taken any part of a lawn mower apart and was scared shitless, I followed your video step by step and low and behold it fired right up! Thanks! I even ran it dry this past November and it's been in the garage all winter. Put gas in it and again it won't start. Fortunately, I saved this video and I'm going to do this again and hopefully it takes care of the problem. Great video and I especially love the way you describe what you're doing and take your time showing all the steps.

[STREETRACENU]

Thanks for this video! My mower had stopped working so i bought another one and eventually that one stopped working as well, and decided instead of buying ANOTHER mower Lets learn how to fix it! and now they are all working great!

[erinmorales]

Out of all the videos I watched, this was the best one. After I turned the video off I didn't have to come back because I knew what to do. And now my lawnmower works again. Thank you so much for an EXCELLENT JOB explaining how to do this. 👍🏾👍🏾 Two Thumbs Up

[robman]

Boom! Followed this advise after pulling, cussing and stomping went to You Tube found this tutoral and followed it to a tee put back together pushed the primer button three times and wahla started up and runs like a champ! Love the way this goes stright to the point without a bunch of wasted time and breath.
Word of advice NEVER put fuel containing ethenol in small engines it just causes problems

[billcrookston]

I have to agree with others
I watched this video once and went out and fixed my mower without having to go back and review the video.
This is one of the most perfect videos on YouTube.

[shiestydemon]

This guy saved me from taking my mower to a shop or buying a new one. Mower would fire up for 5 seconds then stop.Followed all instructions, took off carburetor found water inside, cleaned jets and put it back together. Mower works like new. Never worked on a lawn mower in my life until today. Thank You!!!

[paulgraham]

Excellent video. I fixed my mother’s mower following the steps shown in the video. The mower would run on the gas provided through the primer and would then just die. After cleaning out the carburetor, the mower now continues to run once started. Thanks!

[timthydaniel]

one of the best informative videos i’ve seen. Bought a new mower last year, worked great. left it outside under a shed for the winter (learned lesson) and when i went to use it this year it’d crank first pull, but die a second later. i noticed i could keep it running if i continually pressed the prime bulb. I now know where it’s clogged and feel confident i’ll be mowing again tomorrow. thank you!

[KaTy]

I was given a mower that didn't run, with the same problem this had. I believe the person who gave it to me used ethanol gas and that was why it never ran well even when new. Runs great now with non-ethanol fuel. This is an outstanding video because it was the identical application to what was needed.

[pawefromep]

I did what you showed step by step (except i did not have a gas hose clamp and made a mess) and mower started on third pull and now runs real well. Thank You

[mattkortmann]

Never thought I’d do something like this but the video was very straightforward, easy to understand and you got my mower working again which saved me money and brought me a very accomplished feeling! Thanks!!

[hectorramos]

I watched 3 other videos and I’m glad I watched yours. The trick was the small wire into the main jet! It works perfectly now. Thank you!

[ChristopherSisk]

Thank you very much. This was the exact engine model I was needing help with and the exact information i needed to repair my mower. Started right up and finished the lawn.

[mickfromoxford]

Excellent video. Not only does my mower now start and run, it now runs smoothly without "hunting". Cheers

[thomasmackay]

Thanks mate! This video basically helped me fix my Victa Ultra light lawn mower that a friend gave to me. It hadn't been turned on for 2 years and I spend all day trying to start it. It was starting then stalling. Ended up need to put a small wire and clean the carburettor and that actually fixed it. Thanks so much!

[Alpha_]

Once accidentally used ethanol, I thought I would seize the engine; luckily it didn't. Suffice to say I always use ethanol free petrol / gas. Thanks for the top shelf video. Cheers.

[Ephenyx]

Thanks for the help I was able to fix my lawn mower because of you. Your knowledge is now my knowledge and so onward

[SueCade]

Thank you from Devon in the UK. Just sorted my sister's lawn mower after a couple of years of standing. Exactly the same block. My nephew isn't so happy as he's now mowing the lawn.