HOW-TO FIX A HARD TO START Lawn Tractor with OHV Briggs Engine - MUST SEE!

Подписаться 395 тыс.

Просмотров 632 тыс.

50% 1

HOW-TO FIX A HARD TO START Lawn Tractor with OHV Briggs Engine - MUST SEE!
Is your tractor hard to turn over and only spins with the spark plug out? Then you MUST WATCH this video.
This procedure will apply to many lawn tractor with an OHV engine.
Valve cover gasket is part #272475
Don’t forget to click the 🔔 to turn on Video Notifications for more money saving videos and tips, featuring all the brands like Stihl, Husky, Husqvarna, Honda, Echo, Tecumseh, Dolmar, Makita, Poulan, Ariens, Briggs and Stratton, Murray, John Deere, Craftsman, MTD, AYP, etc.
Help me make videos or buy me a beer!!
/ donyboy73
Connect with me on these social media spaces (plus that's where I announce contest winners)
Facebook: / donyboy73-the-small-en...
Twitter: / donyboy73
Instagram: / donyboy73
If you enjoy my Small Engine repair videos be sure to comment, share, thumbs up and subscribe. Thanks for watching!
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.
My favorite brands of spark plugs are NGK and Champion and are the ones I recommend.
I’ve been a small engine mechanic for many decades and also run my own repair shop so my videos are loaded with tips and tricks that I have learned and want to share with you. You will also find many tool and product reviews from top brands on my channel as well.
I have the largest Small Engine Repair Video Library on RU-vid and the entire internet with over 1200 videos, just GOOGLE "DONYBOY73"!
I want "DON THE SMALL ENGINE DOCTOR" on RU-vid to save you time, frustration and most importantly, MONEY with my HOW-TO videos!
Due to factors beyond the control of DONYBOY73 “The Small Engine Doctor”, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. DONYBOY73 “The Small Engine Doctor” assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. DONYBOY73 “The Small Engine Doctor” recommends safe practices when working with power tools, hand tools, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of DONYBOY73 “The Small Engine Doctor”, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not DONYBOY73 “The Small Engine Doctor".
#donyboy73 #db73 #smallenginerepair #how-to

Хобби

Опубликовано:

6 июн 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 605

@donyboy73 4 года назад

TRY THIS BEFORE BUYING A NEW BATTERY FOR YOUR LAWN TRACTOR!

@45-_-45 4 года назад

donyboy73 can you use mm instead if you can what number would it be

@Thedar561 4 года назад

Hi I’ve a 15.5 hp one and it’s driving me crazy, original hard starting so fixed the starter and reset the valves, carb is clean new fuel filter and it’s starts fine now and revs out perfect, but once I put it into gear and release the brake it’s splutters and dies, Any suggestions before I set fire to it 😂

@patrickrussell4001 4 года назад

@@45-_-45 Yes, but you will just need to make the conversion from metric to imperial and vice versa

@jimmysapien9961 4 года назад

Taking the front end off it’s not a big deal just common sense, and if you have lights in the front you unplug the connector very simple.

@murdoc750 4 года назад

what if when turning the engine over by hand the valves don't open or close?

@nobs3075 3 года назад

Spot on. I replaced the starter, as I fried it trying to turn my B&S 17hp 2005/6 Z480 over. This happened over about six months as it slowly got worse. Put in a new starter and still had issues. I removed spark plug and the motor turned over easily. I put everything back together and it still wouldn't turn over. Shorted across the solenoid and it still wouldn't turn over. Disconnected the battery and attached(with jumper cable) to my truck battery to solenoid and still no help. Came into the house frustrated and watched a couple of useless videos. THEN, I found this one. Watched your video, checked the valves and they were like yours; 0.17, adjusted to 0.04 mils and bingo it started right up. I am the original owner, no longer frustrated and very pleased with myself, LOL. Thanks so much.

@rodfroelich5908 2 года назад

And as other commentors have said, I've watched many videos on this same content and in my opinion, yours is far superior to all in describing the issues needed. Very clear and precise verbage, no silly slang, and mostly, no unnecessary music in the background. Dony, your instructional videos are the best. Carry on sir.

@rossfricke2010 5 лет назад

I watch a lot of DIY videos and I must say this is one of the best well documented, explained, spoken I’ve seen in a long time ... great video !

@redwest76 6 лет назад

This video was absolutely perfect. Spent an age trying to sort my mower out. This made it so simple. Thank you so much

@donyboy73 6 лет назад

make sure you're subscribed

@dwaynecollins4974 4 года назад

I still don't know for sure is it the steel one on the bottom and the aluminum one on the top? And the top one was .04, but what is the setting for the other one? Cuz I've heard 3 on top and six on the bottom, four on top and for on the bottom, and now four for both of them; your videos are great Don but you didn't say what to set the bottom one at...🤔

@walter2990 2 года назад

Well I'll be dipped!! This was the first video that addresses a feller's issue with his JD lawn tractor, with OHV's! No one else even suggested this fix, much less a description about how to repair it! Stay thirsty my new friend, & I've become a subscriber!

@patrickflohe7427 7 часов назад

It does tell you in the manual, to adjust the valves, but a lot of shops / mechanics won’t tell you to do that.

@walter2990 3 часа назад

@@patrickflohe7427 I bought my JD mower used from a guy, with only 76 hrs on the meter, and he'd already lost the manual.

@rcochran46 8 лет назад

Wish all small engine mechanics had your knowledge Don! Thanks for the video.

@acetech9237 4 года назад

You have the best explanation. I just did this and it fixed my problem. Turning it over by hand til the valve drops down was genius and a time saver

@bbgdaddy5198 8 лет назад

holy cow!!!! someone who actually knows how to only use a film of sealer and not a whole huge plop of it!!!! Great job Donny!!! I actually currently have this problem and will be using this fix.

@patrickflohe7427 7 часов назад

Sealant man….sealant.

@acetech9237 4 года назад

You're awesome. I am an electronic tech. I don't work on small engine stuff typically but I just bought my first riding mower used and a month later this happened. I did the adjustment and it cranks easy thank you for your time

@pumpkinpeanut1 5 лет назад

I really enjoyed watching the way you explained how to adjust the OHV on that Craftsman! You do a great job of explaining in detail how to make those adjustments and I appreciate it! This is the best video I've seen on how to do this. Thanks for such a thorough job!

@askrob6846 Год назад

That scotch brite tip is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

@kaliko70 6 лет назад

The only word I can think of is "fantastic!" Fantastic video, fantastic narration, and fantasitc quality of workmanship. Thank you for making this to share with us all!

@mikenaylor8578 3 года назад

Thank you for this very helpful repair guide. It allowed me to fix my 20 year old Sears Craftsman LT1000 42" riding mower's worsening problem. For years it was getting steadily worse and recently would not start. This great repair saved me from having to buy a new mower!

@fredtyler 5 лет назад

Excellent video. Thanks for including the before symptom. Mine was doing exactly the same - very hard to turn over and difficult to start. Thought the battery was going bad. Took me all of 20 min to adjust the valves (10 min addressing the gasket). One of the valves was +.500 and the other was +.400; surprised it started at all. Set them to .004 and closed it up. Spins like new and fires right up. Many thanks!

@a.j.schulz2108 4 года назад

Thank you for this video!! Had the exact same issue with a mower I just picked up from Marketplace. Tried replacing the battery, the ignition, the starter, and both fuel and battery solenoids. Nothing worked and I was ready to dump the tractor for parts. Fortunately, I found this video first! My valves had .022” gap and once I adjusted, the engine popped off on the first try. Very happy I finally found your video after hours of watching others suggest it’s just a bad battery. Cheers to you sir!

@deanrhodenizer938 4 года назад

Thanks. You definitely take more care than most with the quality of your workmanship. Nice work on removing the old gasket material to ensure a good seal on the valve cover.

@gregcox7477 7 лет назад

This video was exactly what I needed. It helped me diagnose the problem and then walked me through the fix. Informative without all the "entertainment" so many of these guys feel the need to try to add. Perfect.

@donyboy73 7 лет назад

thanks

@sergiofigueroa9705 6 лет назад

donyboy73 hello donyboy73 this is a great video i wanted to ask do u go .004 of an inch on both the xhoust and intake valve or is there two differwnt #s

@patrickflohe7427 7 часов назад

I don’t need entertainment….I like his no BS type videos.

@kentkwwong 3 года назад

Hi Don, my lawn tractor had the exact problem and thanks to your video I am able to fix it myself and it is running fine now! Thank you so much!

@ShiversRSS 8 лет назад

I just performed this procedure on the in-laws mower based on the instruction from your first video on this subject from back in the day. Thanks for the information.

@mohamedalfalasi4428 7 лет назад

your videos taught us so many things about fixing generators .. thank u man .. we appreciate every single video u have uploaded

@MazichMusic 3 года назад

After repeatedly failing to adjust my valves, I viewed this video and the engine roared back to life. The whole TDC bit is a waste of time. Thank you for making this fix so simple!

@jimkelly4286 3 года назад

This is an exceptional video for adjusting valves. There is no need to find TDC if you open the opposite valve first as explained in the video. Also, if there are different specs for intake and exhaust valves, you can determine them by the type of rods used. The exhaust will have a steel rod and the intake an aluminum rod as you can see at 4:05. Aluminum or intake on top for this engine, steel rod or exhaust on the bottom.

@vurtdafurk8659 5 лет назад

Great video. My 18hp intek acted hard to start also. I waited a month for new parts to arrive (lawn looked awful). But after your video and 15 min, it fired right up good as new with the old parts. Wish I saw this video a month ago...

@scottfinlon2787 3 года назад

This worked perfectly on my dads John Deere with a Briggs and Stratton engine. $5 gasket to fix it is definitely way cheaper and easier than buy other parts or taking it to a shop to fix.

@chesterj8076 4 года назад

absolutely brilliant.. exact same symptoms on my snapper 14hp.. followed this and she fired right up. Thanks

@danaolsen4358 7 лет назад

Did the fix this weekend with great results! Thanks donyboy73!

@StevenFarmeronline 6 лет назад

Great video! I'm fairly handy, but I've never adjusted valves on anything. Tractor fixed!

@99carnot 8 лет назад

Really good OHV checking and adjusting process tutorial. Having the tool descriptions at the beginning is very helpful. Thanks!!

@tomycodd 8 лет назад

I see this problem A LOT.Thank you for another great video!

@Jimmynitr 8 лет назад

I had the same issue, adjusted the valves was better but it had been doing it so long the starter was junk as well, replaced the starter now runs like new. Great video.

@jamesgray5560 4 года назад

Don your video was right on time my mower was doing the same thing. My good friend and I went in and adjusted the valves it's running great thank you!

@jimmarino4477 7 лет назад

After a couple of years screwing around with the fuel and ignition systems, I found your video and after an hour in the garage adjusting the valve lash, man what a difference. Thank you so much for posting this vid and saving me a service repair bill or buying a new lawn mower.

@donyboy73 7 лет назад

this is such a common repair!

@leonardjohnson7692 7 лет назад

That is the best repair video i have seen .Beautiful job.

@angelperezperez7546 3 года назад

Bro, God bless you. I did this to my riding mower and BOM!!! Start right away. I was about to give up. Thanks for the video.

@augustodeasis5730 3 года назад

Excellent explanation and clarity. I like the valve setting based on the valve closed rather than the top dead center plus 1/4" . I have been doing the latter 3 times and has not solved the problem....Will definitely try this system. Hope it works.

@bubba7765 7 лет назад

Dony, outstanding vid. Thanks, you saved me a whole lot of time and trouble. Runs great now.

@anthonygostling 5 лет назад

I have to say, all your video's are very understandable.

@mrgourmet2421 2 месяца назад

Followed your video and it completely fixed the problem I was having with my old B&S 15.5hp. Thank you so much!

@moesaleh9885 4 года назад

I be came a small engine mechanic after after watching this videos thanks a lot

@stevenxcel7841 6 лет назад

Thank you so much. This is exactly the problem I'm having!

@jeremyferris9774 4 года назад

Great video! I've been fighting this issue for almost a year and went through numerous batteries!

@donaldyounger3384 6 лет назад

Great presentation. Nice and clear in explanation and workmanship. Thanks so much.

@razijun5272 7 лет назад

Thank you Donyboy. It is fair to mention that your videographer is a keeper. I love his camera work, and editing.

@donyboy73 7 лет назад

THANKS, I DO IT ALL MYSELF

@j3red67 8 лет назад

Don, Hi there. Had similar issues with my Troy built Twin 21 hp B/S engine. My valves did not appear to be nearly as loose as yours were in the video, however, with just the slight adjustment to all four valves all hard starting issues are completely gone. I have watched many of your videos and learned so much. Just wanted to say thank you for making great videos that are highly detailed. Thanks John Missoula MT.

@jceci 4 года назад

Thank you, solved my problem, tractor running great now

@m715fm 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video, it gave me the courage and knowledge to fix my tractor. I also found a bent pushrod on the bottom valve. I was able to straighten it and reuse it. The tractor is running great and it hasn't run this good in a long time.

@dudleyjohn06 5 лет назад

Excellent job! Very clear and thorough.

@MinhLe-vj9ij 2 года назад

Thank you. You have shown good works and I enjoy watching your very detailed works. Again, thank you very much.

@jamesmullins3219 8 лет назад

good step by step video. excellent explanations, and good editing. Thanks for the video.

@budgillett9627 3 года назад

Mr Don you sir are one of the BEST on RU-vid. Always so informative and easy to see which is so important. I can’t learn much from the back of somebody’s head or hands. IMO old fuel and used oil mixed together makes good fire starter, Liquid Boy Scout, but obviously not something that should be recommended.

@alfredocoleman7989 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this information. You are a blessing to so many of us be safe ,God bless you and your family and friends.

@MrCountrycuz Год назад

This is a great tip that I will always remember should I ever need to adjust my valves again. I bought this YT3000 that had been sitting in someones yard by a yard seller and had to this because the engine could not get over the hill when starting up.

@MrPedix2c 7 лет назад

Thanks Donyboy73 for your video, while I have the engine manual for B&S it wasn't nearly as good at showing me what was needed to successfully adjust the rocker arms on my 2011 YTS3000 B&S 41877 engine, the technique you showed made it certain that the lifter/cam were certain to be on low spot for the adjustment. I was confident that it would work.

@markspeck3736 2 года назад

Thank you! Great video. You brought my mower back to life.

@fitzyholden1036 7 лет назад

How easy is that ! Saved me time and money again. Thank you sir.

@brucel.6078 5 лет назад

Thanks!!!!!! I have the same issue! Now I can fix it! 👍👍

@borderruffian100 5 лет назад

Thanx so much for your efforts.... totally got my mower going....you rock sir!

@vetterfellow 2 года назад

Good learning curves for Me DB73, Good day champ !!.

@forbiddenrider7603 6 лет назад

Phenomenal Video Donyboy73! I was ready to give up...you saved me a LOT of Money.

@donyboy73 6 лет назад

make sure you're subscribed

@susanshelton8004 2 года назад

Great job ! You are the best on the web in my opinion, keep up the good work!

@mainman102 3 года назад

Just saved my back! I thought I was gonna have to push my pos into the back of my truck. But this got it to fire back up right away! Now I just need to reseal that gasket correctly once I get it back to my shop. Can't thank you enough!

@donyboy73 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@ontariohvac 8 лет назад

Outstanding as usual. It's not just the tech work, it's the video work too. That is another skill. It's not easy to get a good video.

@donyboy73 8 лет назад

thanks, I live in Ontario too

@beginnerbeginner978 5 лет назад

Now I'm not scared or nervous lol to adjust my valves. Good video

@JoseMorales-du1mn 6 лет назад

Hi donyboy73 i like watching your vids i have learn alot with them thanks keep it up

@2009KVFD976 4 года назад

Don- Thanks for all the helpful videos. They're great! I'd like to see a video on adjusting the carburetor on these engines and how to check the fluid in a transaxle. Again, thanks for all the helpful videos! Keep em coming!

@wilreyes195 7 лет назад

Very thorough video that's exactly what my engine is doing thank you very much

@craigrose6249 2 года назад

Excellent video Don i meet you several years ago.I have the problem that you just described thanks so much!

@jimbob4485 5 лет назад

Hey thank you so much for this video. Mine was doing the same thing and now it cranks

@dagrote1 8 лет назад

Glad to see someone jettison the orthodoxy of "top dead center" for valve adjustments.

@julies1ify 7 лет назад

Thanks ! I had no clue what was going on, got a new battery & starter but I was barking up the wrong tree. Thanks again !

@allenmaxsom1773 2 года назад

Great explanation of how to resolve slow rollover of the engine thanks Dan

@markbuchanan4349 Год назад

After several months, I have become a firm subscriber into your channel on RU-vid. Reason why, you definitely hit a nerve with me. I have been trying to figure out why I have been constantly have trouble starting my LT1000 17.5. Not to go into details, but I searched and searched RU-vid for possible solutions. Well, you can figure out why I have subscribed to your channel. You, DonyBoy73, made my day by me watching your video. Thanks 😊!

@richardamoors1704 3 года назад

Best video on valve adjustment I've seen, & @ least 2 of the other ones incorrectly identified the intake & exhaust valves!!

@garywest3763 5 лет назад

Thanks for the Excellent video, my B&S intek 18.5h.p. engine has the same High Compression and will Not turn engine over, So I guess it is time to adjust the valves.

@aleblanc3547 8 лет назад

Always very well done, easy to follow videos. Thanks Dony!

@spankey0069 8 лет назад

I try to comment on every video to help out but I always end up saying basically the same thing each time. Another great video. Thanks Dony

@aleblanc3547 8 лет назад

+spankey0069 So true!! 😊

@sawalmer 6 лет назад

AWESOME VIDEO!! Thank you very much, this saved me a lot of money.

@dannybourke45 7 лет назад

Great information and very well put across one of the best online great tips and detail

@arciefan 8 лет назад

Well nice video again of this job. The first video you put out was excellent as this one was also . Nice tip here is the not having to have the piston at tdc which makes things somewhat easier I suppose. And as I mentioned before I had that problem on mine and my neighbor did also and I did the adjustment on both of them thanks to your video. Thanks again, great videos!

@danieldelarosa8806 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tutorial. Cant wait to fix mine

@dand1654 3 года назад

Another great, educational video! Thanks!

@watkinsrcful 3 года назад

Thank you, very clear and precise. Worked for me.

@domingue4god 4 года назад

Did what you showed in the video and it worked!!! Thanks!!!!

@MrLiam-py9bn 2 года назад

Well done. Very informative.

@garrykrause2375 5 лет назад

THANKS DONY, GREAT VIDEO ON HOW TO ADJUST VALVES--HOPE I CAN DO IT RIGHT...

@matthewkotara2264 3 года назад

That shit was crazy. I thought it was going to be expensive to fix my mower and then I found this video. Good job bud. Thanks for the help

@armandovaldez5793 8 лет назад

Excellent work! Good job

@gvjester 6 лет назад

Awesome video sir!!! Thank you very much. Fixed mine!!

@GlennLittleford Год назад

Thankyou. Have a good Christmas.

@richardmarriott-smith9517 7 лет назад

Really impressive video. Thanks very much. A real pro!

@garybelanger4264 Год назад

Thanks Dony that's tomorrow's project.

@NoDeadlines 4 года назад

I just got a Cub 1170 with a 2-cylinder Briggs engine. Same symptoms - but once it does start, it runs great - good and strong. The only problem is starting - especially when it's warm. I have suspected an electrical issue, but now and considering checking the valve adjustment. Only 240 hours on this engine, but it sat, unused for a few years before I bought it and I don't know if the valves had ever been looked at - yet. Thanks for a great and informative video. I will subscribe. - Alan

@tonym6920 8 лет назад

Great video Dony! Thanks!

@MowerMan 7 лет назад

What a great vid! I remember you filming this in the early days! I bet you have done loads of these. Great tip on setting the valves and top dead centre. Top stuff donyboy! Proper job.

@donyboy73 7 лет назад

thanks