Lawn Tractor Won't Start? Try This Easy Free Fix!

Lawn Tractor Won't Start? Try This Easy Free Fix!
Lawn Tractor with Briggs and Stratton engine hard to start or won't fire up at all? Watch as I show you this simple repair to make it start like a new machine again!

This fixes a problem that originated from the factory!

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Easy to follow and thorough step by step tutorials do it yourself (DIY) to help you with your broken lawn and garden equipment including snowblowers.

I do my best to teach you how to easily diagnose problems the fastest, quickest and most efficient way with real repairs beyond just replacing a spark plug. These tips are for both the homeowner and shop owner.

Whether it be a handheld, two stroke, two cycle engine like a chainsaw, weed eater, weed wacker, string trimmer, grass trimmer, line trimmer, hedge trimmer, strimmer, brush cutter, leaf blower, or four stroke, four cycle units like a lawnmower, wood splitter, lawn tractor, snowblower, pressure washer, generator or a ride on mower that needs parts installed or replaced, I’m your go-to guy.

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[donyboy]

Watch my video on how to fix a lawn tractor that pops and backfires here;

[immyjay]

Good morning, Yesterday I was going to mow. Gee, my mower wouldn't start. Fooled with it most of day. Read this article about the choke but didn't think I could do it. I'm 73+ years and can't get up and down very well. Well I looked at your video again this morning, went to the garage and within 15 minutes had the hood of, choke tightened, jumped mower and boom, started right up. God bless you my dear friend. I'm so happy right now. The only down side is that it rained almost all night and morning so it is to wet to mow. LOL Again, thanks soooo much for this info.

[station-wbizc]

Thank God we have people like you who don't mind sharing their knowledge with those of us who don't mind learning new skills. Your channel is great!

[Johngreful]

Just was ready to have my tractor hauled to shop. Found this video. Fixed in 10 minutes. Thanks very much.

[fava]

Like how you explain things in a easy calm way, no over explanation just straight to the point . With experience and wisdom . Keep up the excellent work and content . Exactly how it should be done .

[manonfire]

This is why donyboy73's channel is so important. Thanks for all the invaluable info.

[BlueSun]

This is the way an informational video should be made, quick and concise! Good job and thank you!

[ryankincade]

I have this exact mower. I have had this issue for two years. This is exactly what was wrong with my mower. Huge thanks!!!!

[Al-tlov]

Several years ago I was having a hard start with my John Deere mower, it took some time but I found I was having the same problem shown in your video. Your video is going to help a lot people in the future with this fix, thanks for sharing.

[ThomasBeringerMichael]

Funniest things come across after you seemingly go the long way round. I had already did spark plugs, clean filter, pulled plenum/intake and cleaned it/new gaskets, rebuilt carb, new fuel filter and air filter, adjusted coil gap, and kept asking myself, why does it sound like it's a choke issue, but couldn't locate where the actual adjustment for it was. Popped hood off, loosened the holddown, adjusted the choke with it in position, and before I even put hood back on, cranked and it took less than 4 seconds. GENIUS!!! Thanks a freaking ton!!!

[zod]

You Sir are my hero.
I bought a YT4000 off a family member for $300. He said it ran fine. When I got home I spent 2 hours trying to start it. I had spark and fuel making it to the carb. Tried starter fluid and tried carb cleaner with no luck. Replaced the old gas with no luck. I was sure it needed a new carb or a rebuild. I ordered a new carb online but was dreading the install because its a little more involved than most mower carbs. I saw this video and thought "there is no way that is the problem". Sure enough I adjusted the choke and it started like a champ. You saved me time, money and a whole lot of cursing.
I don't wish to become a monthly member but I do wish your Patreon offered a one time donation option.

[HallNeedsaRose]

These tutorials would make a great television show. Every home owner has these same basic lawn and garden machines along with the breakdowns. Most of us not only delight in saving money but enjoy the gratification of repairing our own equipment. Thanks donyboy for making this happen and hope to see you on T.V. someday.

[kank]

It doesn't cost anything - just a knowledge.
Thanks to YouTube we have Donyboy
Keep up the work 👍

[lonamurray]

It starts !! Thanks so much. Fixed our problem. Appreciate you sharing this info

[michaelpacifico]

OMG! I had this ride on mower that was a pain to start for 3 years. One day I couldn’t get it to turn over. Came across your video and since my mower is very similar to the one in the video I had high hopes. Five minutes later the mower started better than it ever had before. Great video. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[kyahgirl]

Thank you! This freaking tractor just cranks and cranks until the battery dies. I tried your choke adjustment and it fired up like a wild thing! Yay.

[johnnymckissick]

This guy is a blessing.
This was a problem I had and never knew it. Thank God for you and for YouTube fix it people!

[dank]

Just did this on my yt4500 - The guy I bought it from told me that long starts are normal for this machine. I was going to replace everything until I came over your video. Your the reason why youtube community needs more people like you to save other people the time and hassle. Cheers Brother.

[hosocat]

I have that same engine on my husqvarna, and that is exactly how it behaves. Thanks for the tip!

[livemikeradioshow]

I've got to thank you, fixed the choke and it started instantly. There was so much dirt caked around the spring that it kept the choke closed. Cleaned the dirt off the spring and it works like as it should.