Why your lawnmower will not start. Most common issues we find. Electrical, fuel, spark, carburetor

Easy DIY on what to look for when your lawn mower will not start. We show many different common issues we see every day at our shop and how to repair them. The parts we cover are battery, ignition switch, safety switch, pto switch, starter solenoid, starter, bad gas / fuel, carburetor, ignition coil (magneto), spark plug. We also discuss valve adjustment, hydro lock, compression release and much more.
These repairs work on almost every lawn mower, riding mower, zero turn and yes even push mowers.
John Deere, MTD, Cub Cadet, Gravely, Toro, Scag, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt and many more.

How to get the correct ignition switch for your mower

How to test most PTO switches

Starter solenoid video, why it just clicks

Homemade oil extractor video

Valve adjustment and check compression release video

How to replace the camshaft video

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#Briggsandstratton
#Kawasaki
#Kohler
#Toro
#battery
#solenoid
#safetyswitch
#ptoswitch
#keyswitch
#coil
#nofire
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[frankie]

Only a master with decades of experience could shoot and provide a video like this one. What a pro you are T-bone! And most likely in the upper 1 percent of all engine mechanics in the united states of america, In my opinion. Every single twenty year old small engine mechanics should have required video watching of all of your videos As part of their small engine curriculum certificate. Because they're not going to learn from a more senior person in their shop, As the small shops they work at simply don't have Old professionals who are true masters like you. And by the way, I hope you don't mind, but I have watched so many lousy small engine repair videos that I simply tell them they need to watch some of yours to understand how to do them right. They don't know how to work and explain the repair at the same time or They are talking nearky all the time. And often these Part time mechanics shooting youtube videos to make $ work on a machine for the very first time!!! Just don't retire okay??? 😂 👍👍👍

[penney]

The more I watch your videos the, more I realize how much I don't know about mower repair. Thanks for all the know how.

[michaelm]

While I still haven’t been able to fix my mower just yet, I just wanted to say that I love how you get right to diagnosing in your videos and you don’t need to first tell us the complete history of lawn mowers and how grass first came into existence to begin every video. The amount of videos on YouTube like “Fix your (whatever) in 5 minutes!” that are 20 minutes long is insane haha.

[beegekhaos]

I could watch T-Bone all day long lol You've got such a fun personality, and a great way of teaching. I appreciate it!

[robertgiguere]

One of the best, most complete educational videos for common engine issues on YouTube! Thank you for this excellent video

[EWB]

I recently discovered your channel. You are a REAL small engine mechanic. You know how to properly diagnose and troubleshoot. I see so many people that just keep hanging unneeded parts on until the unit runs.

[AmandaMandaSeno]

Thank you so much! You gave so much helpful information for a determined woman to figure out her mower!

[warcus]

This video saved me a bunch of time and frustration. I've got an old Z225 that has been parked for several years and the darn thing won't start. The fuel shutoff solenoid at the bottom of the carb is to blame, which I now know thanks to this video!

EDIT: Damn it keeps getting better, direct and specific instructions on how best to remove the carb on this model. I love it. You are the man T-Bone!!!

[taftstephenson]

Been fumbling around trying to learn why my mower won’t run - this video is spot on - my mower was commandeered by wife to drag her horse ring and just flat abused and then abandoned- I’m in process of trying to bring her back to life and turned my carport area into cooters garage for sure - makes her mad as hell🤣- anyway awesome videos and have subscribed big time - great mechanic you are and educator … Thks again

Go heels

Taft

[philheese]

Wow, you know all the little details. I know what the T stands for- Teacher. Keep up the great videos!

[kenk]

...one of the best DIY mower videos I have ever seen....thanks for posting... :)

[philliphall]

Merry Christmas Folks
Thank You’ll for information and videos

[saoltrogge]

Can’t find a decent small engine repairman in my area.
I’ve been robbed so many times. Still trying though.
But you give great information Sir!!

[dangroce]

I’ve been doing repair work from my home for about ten years now and I rarely find it necessary to replace a carb. I can usually clean the carb and maybe replace the seals and/or replace the needle and seat. It is much less expensive to the customer to pay for the twenty minutes it takes to repair than the cost of a new carb - especially since I charge much less for labor than an actual shop. Parts and labor to clean the carb is usually less than fifty bucks as opposed to 100+ for a new OEM carb. An aftermarket carb is a crap shoot as to getting a good one.

[GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Nice explanation of why the engine won't start. Thanks for sharing. Take care!!!

[mrpearl]

You can tell when the video gets better Mrs. T-Bone is in charge so a big hello to the expert 😆 Hey Mr. Raley you make sure you get out and catch some cat fish or some smallies for me you hear 👏👏

[trent]

You are definitely a great asset to youtube with your Great advise on small engine repair

[Turningwrenches]

Thank you for the info there t-bone you covered alot of ground and left no stone unturned. Appreciate it brother 🔧

[tommccallie]

Thanks. Good stuff, Watched it twice.

[butler]

Absolutely great information regarding diagnosing non starting engines. Shows you know the philosophy behind small engines. Thanks for the videos.