10-minute Lawn Mower Fuel Flow Fix!

In this video, I'll break down the tools and steps needed to fix fuel flow issues on lawn mowers. If your mower is sputtering, won't start, or doesn't stay running, try this first!

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[samwdavis]

Here is a a tip that will resolve 90% of the common small engine users' problems... Install a stop valve in the fuel line and run your engine after each use until it just dies, which sucks all of the fuel out of the carburetor... this keeps the carburetor relatively clean which is the problem with 90% of common users. Why every small engine device doesn't include this feature, I don't know... but it's a life saver!!

[ANGELization]

Just 'a guy with some hand tools' seems to be way better than some pro. Thanks bro!..

[raulbauza]

My lawn mower was completely dead, then I followed your instructions and now it works like a charm!! Thank you so

[davidward]

Me and my friend are bringing a lawn mower back to life that has been sitting for 8 years+ and this helps heaps. Thanks!

[eihwvok]

IT WORKED, PASSING THIN WIRE THROUGH THE HOLE ABOVE THE FLOAT OF THE CARB. Started right up. Took me 20 min to screw that brass nut back into bottom of carb, though, as I worried I'd strip the thin threads. Oiling the old threads helped and finally it went in.
My 10 year + mower might have gone to the garbage dump but is now back in service.

[jmajeed]

Every comment positive.
My mower started acting up bc of some bad fuel, ran for a while w some purging. Tried to start afterwards and nothing. Watched this video and 1st pull nothing...2nd pull started right up. Excellent video. Saved my butt and my wallet!

[halphpint]

Bro you’re the GOAT…was literally looking at new lawnmowers and as a last gasp checked this video out. Did exactly what you said (lawnmower was close enough to yours) and now it’s purring like a kitten. Even if it doesn’t last, can get me through the season! Thank you!

[jacquelynbruckart]

This is the first comment I’ve ever made but I had to say god bless you this worked on my Lawnmower I can’t believe it it will cost over $100 to take it somewhere thank you

[jeffshew]

Awesome video! I had pulled everything apart, cleaned the carburetor, changed spark plugs, changed the oil/fuel, checked the fuel lines....everything but your key point to run a wire-tie wire through the needle valve. I was about to take it to a repair shop but saw your video, gave the needle valve step a try and it started like a champ on the 2nd pull! THANK YOU!!

[quwione]

Wow man I can't believe this actually worked, thank you so much I tried just about everything. You're a life saver!

[Musiccafe]

This is the video I needed to see. Thank you. I didn't know where the float bowl was located on my mower (I am not a mechanic, lol) and I have the same mower. It has been frustrating trying to figure this out. Especially since I did everything else, this was the last thing to clean out. You have no idea how helpful this was for me. Thanks again.

[ks]

Fantastic tip! Cleaning with the wire tie fixed things for me. Thanks!

[jeffspencer]

Second year in a row I've used your video to start my mower. Thanks again!!

[mglennon]

Worked like a charm! Thanks brother. Crap… now I have to cut the grass so thank you very little! (Good Stuff!!)

[WatershedWildlife]

Now I can split wood! Great tip. I added a shot of canned air using a flexible tube following the wire. Thanks for posting.

[buckrodgers]

You just saved me a ton...tried the new plug, airfilter, drain the tank, new screen, carb cleaner and no luck. Just did this and it fired up second pull....and started first pull every time. Thank You so much man, almost took it to a shop.

[Eloulock]

Different model, but it worked. I'd already cleaned the carb twice, but it still didn't work until I did the wire trick after pulling the carb a third time. Thanks

[arturkoka-puziarski]

Brilliant! The quickest and easiest method. Worked like a charm. Thank you very much!

[HelghastMerc]

Thanks for this tip. It helped me get the lawnmawer running, again.

[michaellyons]

Nice video I will keep this in mind for the future. I did have a carberator problem but it was resolved.