I think I was the one who introduced to you to those useful screw-on z -bend cable attachments several years ago. Glad so see them come in handy on this excellent repair on your part. They have saved me on many jobs. Long live the Briggs flat heads. one of the best single cylinders ever made.
The sad part about it is those are supposed to be "environmentally-friendly"... In the US, most people would throw it out with the trash when it stops working. Nice save, Bruce!
Because of you Bruce I learned repairing and/or making up new cables for my mowers. Nothing more disappointing then ordering a control cable as per part number and finding the cable is too short. In that case, it was my first repair to splice it longer to fit the mower, and repair the old original cable for a spare. I've save trips going to the mower repair shop, and not being satisfied in their job quality. Time is money on their end, they can't charge too much for the repairs vs. the value of your mower.
@@BrucesShop I have a Tecumseh generator that never wants to start on choke but runs fine afterwards. I have cleaned that carb 3 times with no improvement. I am thinking about putting a primer carb on it instead.
Tired of rebuilding and cleaning the carb/float bowl every three weeks. Starts first pull then gets dirt in the float bowl and dies. Back to putting inline fuel filters in I guess, won't be buying another Craftsman.
Ya know this year...separate machines...seen about handful of issues that were auto choke related. I can’t recall the last time I’ve seen one prior to this season! Def for sure keeps me on my toes!
Good day, glad you used a craftsman screwdriver on the muffler tabs. I saw the muffler was 180 degrees out from Texas. I don’t know how you did it but the little changes you have done on filming are real nice video since.
Very good Bruce, I like how you care about the equipment you work on and make them look good after the repair. I have one of these very similar with a rear wheel drive and primer bought in 2008 and looks like it just came out of the showroom.... hate to see them abused too.
Bruce i got some of the magnetic tip nut drivers for my impacts very handy. I only have the sae set as thats what I use the most. Love seeing the care you give these push mowers. Also I'm considering using a device like yours rather than using my carb spray
Just watched a video from Ellis Mowers. He just unhooked the plastic flap, and the mower started right up and ran fine, and he has done t on 4 mowers like that one now.
Hey there i have been calling you by the wrong name again Daryl. Sorry. There are a few regulars that i do this too. There are just so many people to remember.
Bruce, in my area I'm getting alot of repairs that are governor and spring related, folks like to play with the springs, maybe you could do a video , want not to do!!! Lol. IM WHIT YA!!🤣
The Good news is , the manufacturer of the engine stamped the numbers onto the engine block instead of a printing them on a sticker. That's the good news.
I have nearly the identical machine only mine has the primer bulb and I don't have the high wheels in the back. Not a fancy model but it has been a solid runner. The only issue I had was actually very recent and was the float bowl was sitting very low and not letting enough gas through to keep it running. Its one of those plastic floats and I had to carefully heat it up to make adjustments. I don't know how long that will last so am going to have a replacement on hand for when it goes.
Yo yo watching while at work.. sorry I mean working while watching lol we have similar mowers like that here.. they always seem to run well.. good tip with the blow torch.. stay safe my friend
You can buy cables with on end being a z bend. The other a z bend clamp here is one this should get you started. www.ebay.ca/itm/372677001455?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D6df6a442f5534c4eaf1c7a6357b61601%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D223384528561%26itm%3D372677001455%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DRotary&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1
Hey Bruce For the second time now (on Sunday), I’ve had to fabricate an autochoke spring. Also, the little arrowhead shaped spring hook was broken off, so I drilled a small hole in the arm and hooked on my new spring. Surprisingly, it ran without it and I also discovered the bi-metallic arm was all bent over. No idea how that could happen under the shroud. All good now!
@@BrucesShop I ordered this... C$ 3.53 21％ Off | 10 Pack Proline Air Vane Spring Lawn Mower Parts Replace For 790849 High-quality Materials Durable And Practical Tools Parts
@@BrucesShop Hey Bruce Do you see comments that have links included, or are they automatically deleted? I notice they aren’t visible in the comments section. Thanks, Jim
Found a practically brand new Toro push mower with a Briggs auto choke on the road this summer. Runs good, problem is when I start it it runs real slow initially, just stumbles over barely staying going. But all I have to do is let it run like that for a few seconds, kill it, then start it again and it's fine. Strangest damn problem I've ever had with a small engine and I can't figure it out.
How's she goin'? I think it's neat the ay these auto chokes work. Well except when the 'doo-hinker' is broken!!! LOL Nice fix Bruce and thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! Take care!!
OML , where are the cooling fins on the head? Are there any around the cylinder? Remember the days of the B&S Kool Bore? Now those engines had cooling fins!
The spark plug boot looks like one from a pressure washer. They are better insulated against water. Maybe the coil was from a pressure washer and switched in the past.
Well explained video. I have the same engine on my John Deere push mower. I get a very high idle at startup and once it warms up it runs fine. I replaced the thermostat and the carborator. The air vane lever looks fine and opens choke as it should. Always starts first pull. All replacement parts have been OEM B&S. Any thoughts?
I forget but here is a link to the little Z bend attachments www.ebay.ca/itm/372677001455?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D6df6a442f5534c4eaf1c7a6357b61601%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D223384528561%26itm%3D372677001455%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic%26brand%3DRotary&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1
@@BrucesShop I ordered the 10 pack of those from your link here. With tax and shipping, they are $1.10 each (US). Much better than the $3 each I had to pay at a local place last week. But it was worth it, my customer would have had to pay almost $20 and wait a week if I ordered a new cable. $6 in Zed bends, $0.19 per foot for cable, sheath was good except plugged in the middle where the old one rusted and broke. I used the long part of the broken cable as a long flexible drill bit to drill it open again, rotorooter style. $7 is better than $20. Be on the lookout for a big check for your commission on the $11 Zed bend order.
I use 1/16 inch stainless rope. The Z bend adaptor are available on amazon. U.S. Amazon link www.amazon.com/Rotary-Pack-14819-Universal-Cable/dp/B07H52BZJN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQOBT8WK4806&keywords=z+bend+adapter&qid=1663176479&sprefix=z+bend+adaptor+%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-1
On the contrary... I have owned a Briggs auto-choke and never had any problems, same with the primer units... keep them shedded and covered... makes a world of difference.
