Jeff, great video! I volunteer at our church to mow the 11,000 square feet lawn. The mower I've used the last 6 years suddenly wouldn't start. I looked for the obvious to no success. Called four shops and no one wanted to work on it. After watching your video and about 7 minutes of work the little mower that could... did! Thanks to you and KZitem University.
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 ай бұрын
Nice work. Thanks for watching!
@POLDRO
4 жыл бұрын
Jeff, I've watched 10 videos relating to fuel solenoid problems and yours is the only one from all those watched that cut straight to point without a whole lot of bullshit. Thank You.
@JeffsLittleEngineService
4 жыл бұрын
lol! I try to limit the BS
@fukrfuck290
3 жыл бұрын
exactly!!!!!!!!!!
@jdh023
3 жыл бұрын
Helpful hint folks. Once you clean the solenoid connect the wire back and turn the key while you watch the solenoid. If it does it's job you will SEE it work rather than reinstalling and hoping. Hope it helps y'all. Blessing to all.
@kathleenhamm2040
2 жыл бұрын
What did you clean it with
@jerrycannon6940
2 жыл бұрын
@@kathleenhamm2040 carb cleaner or brake parts cleaner works
@jerrycannon6940
2 жыл бұрын
I thought he would do that since he's a "machanic"
@dirtnbeer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that tip! Mine didn’t work. After a few minutes I looked to see if it had power, and nope it didn’t! That’s why mine quit working. I did put a bolt in bottom of fuel bowl and it started right up. Going to chase the bad power spot tomorrow and put solenoid back in and all will be good again.
@anthonynanni6560
2 жыл бұрын
Went to mow my lawn before work got about 4 passes and it shut down. Been at work 5 hours and finally came across your video. Almost Same mower and all can't wait to get outta here and see if this is the issue....thank you for the straight to the point video
@cspw1114
4 жыл бұрын
My friend narrowed down most everything he could think of for his mower, but the problem you described here was EXACTLY his problem! You are awesome! Thank you so much!!!
@tcmcgee1
4 жыл бұрын
Holy shit you know how hard it is to find a video like the one you made Thank you now I no what I must you to fix my lawnmower
@danshultz11588
3 жыл бұрын
This fixed my issue thanks! Been stumped all day why it would start on starter fluid and die out right away. Thought it was bad gas or fuel filter, both of which were old, but after replacing the gas and filter still no dice. I cleaned out the fuel shut off solenoid in about 2 minutes and was back up and running. My lawn and my wife thank you! PS for anyone reading this you don't need to go get a special fuel hose clamp for this since it's gravity feed you can just pull it off the carb, put thumb over it, and rig it up so the end is resting above the gas tank, and it won't flow out. Don't smoke while doing this. I simply hung it on a sturdy wire near the dash. Just be careful nothing knocks it loose or use a zip tie. Also I just sprayed starter fluid in there and worked it up and down... What I had next to me. Worked fine. No special lube or cleaner or anything needed.
@andrewfortson1637
3 жыл бұрын
🙌 This was EXACTLY what I needed to get my mower running!!!!!!!! I replaced the gas, oil, spark plug, air filter, fuel filter. All things that were needed. And it has a new battery, but it still wouldn't stay running. Now it's running great!!!! Thanks for the video!!!!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@jasonmorgan8659
2 жыл бұрын
This video not only saved me time and money, it saved a machine that holds great sentimental value to me. Thanks for posting
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@weefiah1
3 жыл бұрын
I was so tired of paying someone to come out every year to do exactly this. I watched him the last time but he didn’t explain anything, of course. Now with watching both of you & your explanation I have been able to save my money on a house call & fix it up myself. Thank you for this video.
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
good to hear, Thanks
@adlerarmory8382
3 жыл бұрын
This was the fix for my 3 yr old Troybuilt Pony lawn "tractor" I even had to replace the leads to the fuel solenoid. I had made 2 laps around my yard mowing when the motor died then wouldn't restart acted like it wasn't getting any fuel at all. Thank you!
@kagekilla
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton Jeff. Took my fuel solenoid off, sprayed it with some carb and choke cleaner and it fired right up. Again can thank you enough!!
@judymoore3737
3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thank you, we had tried everything to get our mower to run without any luck just lots of wasted time and energy. I watched your video and showed it to my husband. We did exactly what you showed and it cranks up and runs like new. THANKS
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT! good job
@steelguitarplayer1
3 жыл бұрын
a friend gave me a troybuilt 18 hp mower because he always had trouble getting it to start , i unscrewed that very same solenoid , took it to my bench grinder and ground the tip off it put it back on the mower and never had another problem with it starting , took 6-7 minutes start to finish to fix it haha
@lanceporter3651
Жыл бұрын
The exact video I needed and perfect instructions. Thank you for saving my Saturday, I was half way done with mowing and thought I was in for a big repair, luckily 5 minutes later it’s fixed. Much appreciated
@JeffsLittleEngineService
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Good job
@MrBillymtrueblood
4 жыл бұрын
I think this is my problem...sincerely appreciate this
@roberthelgeson1294
4 жыл бұрын
Man haven't checked it yet but thats exactly what my mower was doing. Have high hopes this is it. Put in new gas, new plugs, air filter looks perfect. Will crank all day and sounds just like this one so excited to go home and try this
@marshallborder9089
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks - having the same problem with my churches John Deer riding mower . I'll check this out on it too , has a fuel pump also . But will check this ( fuel solenoid out first ) and then ( the fuel pump second ) . Guys like you that really help the little guys out here 😉👍
@marshallborder9089
3 жыл бұрын
Update : put on a new carburetor on the 21 HP John Deere , fixed it - but had too use the old fuel solenoid . Somebody before me unwired the fuel solenoid and I didn't know it . You just don't know when you work on something what somebody else has already done too it . Anyway done job 👍
@billdougan4022
4 жыл бұрын
I had this problem last year and ordered one from MTD. Turns out, the connection plug would go in either way, so it does matter. The plunger was working reverse to the key. Flipped the connection around and fix it. I started using ethanol free gas to keep it from gumming up again. Great video.
@M70ACARRY
2 жыл бұрын
I don't see how that's even possible
@dgriffin6074
2 жыл бұрын
I can truthfully say that your video is a real "gas". Thanks. You gave me something else to check on my "non start" riding lawn mower. I have seen comments re poorly made carbs on the market.
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@briankadams66
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, my mower had been running a little rough and I could tell it was getting too much fuel. I did what you said here and now it's running better than it has in a long time!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@gordbaker896
4 жыл бұрын
My X320 was hard starting but if you put some fuel in the carb (Kawasaki 22 HP) It would start and then run. Took carb off twice, blew back fuel line from pump, new filter, new pump tested Solenoid on spare battery, worked fine. Multimeter showed 12.6vdc at battery but the hot lead at the solenoid was only 10 vdc. Traced solenoid wire back through 3 connectors and at the 12 pin connector near the ignition switch, one of the 3 yellow wires only had 10v. Sprayed it with Brakleen, (very tiny connectors) and wiped the male pins clean. Turned on the key and heard the click. I expect that after dumping some fuel in the carb that it started and produced enough running voltage to keep the solenoid open. Runs great now and I have a spare fuel pump! It is 10 years old, 244 hours and does a beautiful job. Completely different deck suspension. Looking for 2 - 8" JD chrome hubcaps.
@loobwan3963
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing that I have one just like it and has same issue and I am sure you will save my days of headache, you made a good video, again thank you for sharing these troubles.
@jdretiree2433
5 жыл бұрын
A "Jeff's Little Engine Service" Sunday marathon.........WoooooHoooooo!!!!!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
5 жыл бұрын
lol! Thanks for watching friend!
@dallasnotfromtexas1848
3 жыл бұрын
Had this same problem with a John Deere D110. Cleaned it like you did and it started right up! Thanks a lot for the help!
@seanthompson5599
3 жыл бұрын
Same thing with my JD 140
@lawayz-larryarnold3269
4 жыл бұрын
My engine was actually cranking and running for a little while then it would shut off. I did this and it fixed it. Thanks.
@JesusIsaFlatEarther
4 жыл бұрын
When my engine dies I usually replace the fuel pump and fuel filter and it works, but this time it didn't. I then cleaned the electrical connection and it worked for a day. I'll try this fix now, plus it's a way to clean the bowl I guess.
@mcpaterno
5 жыл бұрын
Very much appreciate the video. Well done, well explained, and saved me time and money for a mechanic.
@louissparks2496
2 жыл бұрын
Good info. My B&S is doing the same thing...usually starts right up. Ran the battery down expecting it to start (for the first time this summer) any second. Will take the shutoff solenoid off for a cleaning.
@chrisparra2582
2 жыл бұрын
Dude you fixed my mower thank you so much ! frustrated after 3 days of working on it!!!!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@DS-wk6vh
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video I had the same problem with the same part is all gummed up and not clicking you saved my day thank you.
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@mikeys1stphone191
5 жыл бұрын
Mr. Jeff, your awesome sir🙋, quick fix so cool🙌 autumn is my favorite tunes sir👍👍👍👍👍👍
@JeffsLittleEngineService
5 жыл бұрын
cool! Autumn is my bands most mellow tune. I like it too. thanks Mikey
@rodcooper5943
4 жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful now my zero turn is running. Thanks again
@mbliss79
3 жыл бұрын
What was wrong with mine. It was actually flooding the mower. Tapped it couple times with my pocket knife herd it click. Worked key back and forth till it was freed up. Mower fired right up. Thank you sir!
@shelbonsmith5433
4 жыл бұрын
That was my problem. Cleaned it and she's running like a sewing machine. Thanks for the video.
@robertyearian227
3 жыл бұрын
You must be holding your mouth right I've never had it that easy good johb
@mikekosar6135
Жыл бұрын
Fuel selinoid.. Briggs and Stratton Can’t wait to get mine..👍 There’s a great work around
@rickcarnes4168
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. in my case the electrical connector was corroded. But cleaned the plunger also. Never started so easy in a long time
@JeffsLittleEngineService
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@ashagon
2 жыл бұрын
This what it was on my DR brush Cutter, It started right up, THANK YOU JEFF.
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
good to hear!
@joejones7605
4 жыл бұрын
this was my problem thank you
@MrWally-soup4250
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Its night here plan to try it in the morning. I believe this will work. Thanks God Bless You Sir.
@shawnlanders2034
2 жыл бұрын
I have learned so much watching your videos. I love them!! Keep up the awesome work!!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@BigPinkBootyDaddy
2 жыл бұрын
this is as close to a zen fix it vid as any I have ever seen. at each point you chose to extend the ability to diagnose, and repair.. Like finding the new part along with your video. Thanks
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@davidduvall4655
5 жыл бұрын
Giving away my age but i don't grind a wrench to fit just dug out my tappet wrenches, they work great.
@jeffryblackmon4846
5 жыл бұрын
He's a lawn mower guy, probably does not have those wrenches. Like you, though, I have some.
@Don_ECHOguy
4 жыл бұрын
@@jeffryblackmon4846 Yup, same here I have a set of Dad's old tappet wrenches, he was a diesel mechanic.
@jeffryblackmon4846
4 жыл бұрын
@@Don_ECHOguy I'm not aware of what happened to my father's tools after he died. We lived in 2 different states. I did inherit his lathe which he got from his dad. It's about my age or so- mid 70s.
@jhanlon1903
2 жыл бұрын
make one out of 1/8 flat stock
@Chris-lo5qe
4 жыл бұрын
Good info. I'm going to check my Craftsman rider for this issue. Thanks.
@DXT61
4 жыл бұрын
Another symptom is hard to crank like this. If your mower starts out like this one was doing but eventually cranks it can be the same issue. Once running it's fine but just a pain to crank. My solenoid was bad and was frozen in position. The plunger was halfway so it was getting fuel just took 10-15 seconds to crank over. I replaced it and the needle valve and it's fine. My needle valve tip was slightly bent. As already stated, you can cut the plunger off the solenoid and it will run but if it has a gravity fed fuel tank you need to add a shutoff valve because if you dont and the needle valve goes bad then the gas can flood the crankcase
@garyknowlesjr8997
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. That's exactly what my problem was. Such an easy fix!
@VanillaGorilla502
3 жыл бұрын
Going to give this a shot on my Aren's with a Briggs and Stratton motor. I have the same problem, only starts cold with stater fluid and once warmed up its fine to restart.
@jeffreymartin5775
4 жыл бұрын
It was a craftsman dsl3500 had been sitting outside for 3 years.changed air filter,belt,battery,cleaned solenoid.runs like new
@glenncox9283
3 жыл бұрын
Great Tip...Worked like a charm...Thank you for the experise!
@leroybrown8218
3 ай бұрын
Okay off to try this!
@albertotosto3647
4 жыл бұрын
You're the man , that was my problem thanks
@JesusIsaFlatEarther
4 жыл бұрын
I cleaned the electrical connection and it started right up, but then died the next day. Turns out the connector plug is bad, but the John Deere place didn't even sell the connector, so had to solder the wires on. I will be ordering a new connector. I did clean the solenoid up some when I had it out and it was sticking a little. But Deere wanted $115. for it and it didn't even come with connectors.
@mikemilam525
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Mine ran fine and I shut it off to move some things and it wouldn't start. Just spun and never started. I felt of the solenoid and turn the key on and felt nothing or heard anything. Let it sit for about 30 minutes and hit the key and boom, running. Couple days later I was mowing and it just quit. Remembering this video I took a screwdriver and tapped on the solenoid and it started. This morning I pulled the solenoid and flushed it out with brake clean and afterwards it was much freer moving.
@frantzgourgue4419
3 ай бұрын
I want to go and fix mine now
@clemzahrobsky2137
4 жыл бұрын
i have seen the rubber tip come loose and shut off the fuel flow thru the main jet while mowing. i just removed the tip and put a manual shut off valve in the fuel line
@rooztaroyale
2 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm thanks
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@tommurphy2117
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you my problem is solved you are the greatest
@tonym6920
5 жыл бұрын
Great catch Jeff!👍👍
@greatweb4765
4 жыл бұрын
good job, l will check my ride on.
@jessaryenterprises
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what happened to both of mine.
@diarmuidoc9427
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video, solved my problem.
@nathanthomas8489
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have the same Mower with the Same problem. Wow👍
@pcj3405
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@theodoreesawjr.8352
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that info!!! Cheers!!!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching friend!
@saidhernandez5512
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, exactly what I was looking for,. Thank's man for sharing this with us
@strikemaster1
2 жыл бұрын
Others are saying to cut that sucker off completeley, but I like your idea much better. Easier to add a little silcon spray that cut it off.
@anthonyrosa5006
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That solved the problem.
@buck9739
Жыл бұрын
Well done thx you helped me.
@David-kq9vp
5 жыл бұрын
You mention to add a fuel shut off . I don't trust them if gas gets in to the engine if your lucky it will sit on the piston and hydro lock if your not lucky it go past the piston and start an blow to engine when I see that I always check the oil for gas sniff test
@basspusher1312
Жыл бұрын
Sweet. Great video
@JeffsLittleEngineService
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@robertcromwell9736
2 жыл бұрын
I had an obvious fuel shutoff solenoid problem. Mower quit while mowing. Tried restarting, etc then saw smoke coming from under hood. Fuel solenoid was smoking. Jerked wires off. Got another solenoid with wire harness and all was well..
@ligmaballs5536
3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to try this
@jindo333333
3 жыл бұрын
Great!! Thumps up. Bravo
@AJ-zu5js
3 жыл бұрын
I got the same issue, engine turns over but won't start. Turns out I had the fuel filter backwards. Saw in your video that the broadest cap goes at the bottom. It started right away. Thanks.
@antsontwinkies809
2 жыл бұрын
Mine is doing the same thing I'm going to try it and I will let you know thanks for the video
@jeffreymartin5775
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful.good job bro.copied you fired right up
@gabrielrivas977
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! This helped out!
@ralphhoskins2115
3 жыл бұрын
I fought with my mower for hours.... thank you for this video!!!!!! Took it out worked it loose and the dam thing started right up.... my question is can we delete this dam thing? This is just something else to go wrong on a simple motor that doesn’t need this crap?
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
some folks cut the tip off and unlug the wires and call it good. :)
@beaureguardi8902
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
thanks
@TNCelt1
3 жыл бұрын
Good video. I'll try it on my Craftsman tomorrow.
@heru-deshet359
4 жыл бұрын
My Poulan Pro is doing this exactly. I'll try replacing the solenoid and see if that does it. Thanks.
@hawk8087
3 жыл бұрын
Did u replace the solenoid and did it start back up?..
@heru-deshet359
3 жыл бұрын
@@hawk8087 It worked fine until I struck a large hidden tree root. Now it's defunct. Needs a new engine or rebuild.
@dugnacious
3 жыл бұрын
Fixed my problem exactly. Thank you!
@pauldiesel4582
2 жыл бұрын
Big thumbs up too!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@amyloule4061
Жыл бұрын
That was the problem I encountered: the wrench 🔧 is not thin enough to get it in...I though about grinding the wrench down..but instead we go jetskis to ride today
@snapperkc9317
5 жыл бұрын
Great video and explanation!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
5 жыл бұрын
thanks SnapperKC
@stevenash1794
5 жыл бұрын
Have the same problem also on a Briggs and Stratton motor. It will run for a second and die when I sorry starting fluid into it. Wondering what you sprayed on the little plunger. Carb cleaner or something like Wd-40? Thanks
@JeffsLittleEngineService
5 жыл бұрын
Yes carburetor cleaner
@fukrfuck290
3 жыл бұрын
GREAT video my friend!!! thanx so much for your genius..i have the same pos poulan pro mower....1 of my best tho..lol
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@hipolitoflores1087
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@mayoman8565
3 жыл бұрын
thx man
@aphex0540
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers legend !!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks friend! Cheers to you too
@carlthornton3076
3 жыл бұрын
Very Good!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BABz
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@ADAMTHEGREATNESS
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Best I have seen. Thank you!!!!
@JeffsLittleEngineService
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks friend. Glad it was helpful
@francislang5075
3 жыл бұрын
good job
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gusaguirre5131
3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks
@JeffsLittleEngineService
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@aldricracette4813
5 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks jeff
@slickwillie3376
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. 🙂
@redeyedmongoose2963
4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff thanks
@eaf27
4 жыл бұрын
thank you for the video.
@JeffsLittleEngineService
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@noramallet2777
3 жыл бұрын
What kind of spray did you use to clean it
@julianaskelton5645
3 жыл бұрын
*** I just saw the answer from another person: It's called Oil Eater. (I would think you can get it at any auto parts store, NAPA, AutoZone, PepBoys, etc. etc.)
@julianaskelton5645
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry Nora, it looks like he also answered it as Berryman's Carb Cleaner. ***I bet the auto parts store folks can help you out if you describe what he did/what you need to do!!***
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