A Full Day of Epic Troubleshooting and Repair at My Small Engine Shop!
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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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It is known that if you want to keep an audience you must entertain, you do that well. Ans as an added bonus, you DO know your stuff!
That was a good video, sometimes it's nice just to sit back and watch a professional do their job.
Thanks for watching!
I agree.. i loved it too
@@Chickaniccan you be contacted? I do repairs for friends basically but sometimes as now i just cant get o mower to run. Ty from greenwood sc
It's an enjoying learning experience watching your videos! We've had a rural gas station- general repair garage since 76 & repaired the occasional good customer. Keep up the good learning videos.
I just made a possitive comment but botched one line( my 1st comment about a video) I meant to say thet we repaired occasionly lawn mowers & chain saws for some of our good customers. Again keep up the good work!
You are one of the best teachers on You Tube.
I just learned how to diagnose a small engine concern in 20 minutes. Thank you ma'am
a mundane video to u gave me 20 minutes of enjoyment. love the commentry.
I really enjoyed that - like a BUFFET! Little of this, little of that! THANKS!!!
those DIY fixes remind me of Red Green; "If it's not broken, you're not trying."
Knowledge is priceless
You make all this look so easy….We know it isn’t. Thank you for your videos!!! Malto Bene!!!!
I love what you do. I used to work on those things and i miss it. You are a very beautiful Chickanic. Cant wait to see more.
I learn every time I watch your videos. Thanks for posting such informative content.
One of your best Bre...please do this again...I learned more about troubleshooting in 20 minutes than a mornings worth of searching . It's all about eliminating the simple solutions first..thank you for sharing your knowledge
OK CONCEPT 2 - CONCEPTIALLY UNDERSTANDING HOW THE MACHINE WORKS When you learn, You learn from MACRO (Most general level ) to micro (Most specific level) Once you understand the concept of How to solve any problem You now pick an industry or situation in which to specifically apply those solutions. In this case SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS it's beneficial to know 1. How a combustion Engine Works 2. Pick a Machine that you like, whipper, blower, Hedger, lawnmower .. whatever... LEARN HOW IT WORKS Fundamentally.... these small engines are JUST ENGINES with a spinning drive line. and you can then (Theoretically) Attach what you want on the spinning drive line to have some functional work done The next step is to pick 1 Model - Download the Manual - RTFM (Read the Fucking manual) and absorb it (it was written for a reason) - if there is a SERVICE MANUAL.. Definitely download that - Obtain and Exploded diagram of the machine and see how everything connects - Obtain a complete parts list and learn what every part is responsible for doing. IN THE CASE OF A WHIPPER SNIPPER Here is what i would advise you to learn in this order..... TRY TO THINK LIKE AN ENGINEER HERE, OK (lets get a little technical ) 1. HOW DOES IT START it starts from the CONVERSION OF MANUAL MECHANICAL ENERGY (From your body, Your arm pulling on the starter cord) TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY. The purpose being.... Your Mechanical Energy (GENERATED BY THE FOOD THAT YOU EAT AND WATER THAT YOU DRINK.............SEE WHY THAT WAS IMPORTANT ??) Transfers into the Mechanical Mechanism (Which has an element of Leverage to it) that is supposed to Jump Start the engine 2. WHEN DOES IT IGNITE (Jump Start) and continue on it's own. This where learning how a combustion engine works, is helpful in troubleshooting. Learn about the necessary Mixture of Fuel, Air and a Spark. Learn about the magnet that sends the electricity to the spark plug and How Alternating current works and how electrical induction works, (this will help you understand the magneto and the coil) 2. WHAT KEEPS IT WORKING AND WHAT MAKES IT DIE OUT Again, learn how a combustion engine works and understand that after starting, Situations may change 3. CAN IT BREATH Without Air, the mixture becomes unbalanced and there is no explosion to turn the piston. this is the part where you question Air, Filter, Fuel Filter, Exhaust Filter, Any other filter, Understand what each of the filters filter. 4. Understand the importance of conductivity or lack of it and Removal of rust . Learn how to use an Angle Grinder with Wire brush to remove rust. 5. Understand the importance of Lubrication and where it is not helpful 6. UNDERSTAND... CLEAN IS BETTER so it's not about eliminating smallest problems first.. IT'S ABOUT FOLLOWING A LOGICAL WALK THROUGH OF HOW THE THINGS RUNS SO LIKE THIS... - Visual Examination first - Smell Examination - You know how to solve a problem - You've established the customer input and their priorites, it won't run... fix it. - Pull the chord. Does it start, How does it sound -- is it turning the crank shaft and in turn the clutch and in turn the head ? - Check simplest and quickest things first -- Does the primer bulb have fuel in it -- is the primer bulb broken or cracked -- Can you pump it and cause fuel to circulate through the Carburettor -- is the carburettor dirty -- check the Air filter for condition, is it clogged ,wet or clean -- check the fuel filter if possible -- check Exhaust filter if possible -- How much rust does the machine have on it - Next, Take out the spark plug, Examine it's condition -- Test the resistance on the spark plug is it RESISTIVE or NON RESISTIVE (Look at the manual) Resistive should have up to 10k Ohm Resistance Non Resistive should have less than 1 Ohm Resistance Using the wrong one will cause your motor to overheat or not start - Look into the cylinder, Pull the starter cord, does the piston go up and down. if No... you have a crank shaft issue if yes - Look at the clutch, does pulling the starter cord cause the clutch to spin (it should) - does pulling the start cord cause the head to spin (it shouldn't) if it does, Check the clutch and the drum / Bell Housing, Changes are one of them is rusted and or broken or really dirty SO BASICS..... does the drive line turn when starter cord is pulled does the spark plug fire off a spark is the carburretor feeding fuel into the engine correctly Are all the filters unclogged is the clutch and drum working correctly, Engaging and disengaging when they should. does the switch work, does the accelerator trigger work does the shaft spin does the head spin is there line in the head does it cut the grass Ultimately when you fix a problem IT SHOULD ACHIEVE THE GOAL FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED FOR so you see, it's not about eliminating smallest problems first IT'S ABOUT... FOLLOW THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE MACHINE as if you were a little person (Let's say , Ant Man) and you were walking through the steps of how it all works and inspecting it If you approach a problem like that, You will end up fixing it Because when you know HOW TO FIX ANY PROBLEM then you understand HOW A SPECIFIC MACHINE COMPLETELY WORKS You can then follow the path of operation of the machine to see where it stops working, You then identify the problem and fix the problem THAT'S MY ADVICE TO YOU Understand it Mechanically Understand it Electrically Understand it Fundamentally THEN UNDERSTAND THIS..... These things are Engineered to a price point, which is why ....... Most of them will work in a similar fashion to the others SOMETIMES THERE ARE JUST MINOR CHANGES THAT YOU NEED TO LEARN so there you go..... Move forward with that when you watch these videos YOUR'E WELCOME
This has to be the record holder for the longest response to any YT,vidd...😮😮😮😮
I remember the day we used to set the coil with a matchbook cover and now there's no matchbook. But I like your idea with a business card
Had a couple echo trimmers that lost power , saw Your video about the screens , Yup all plugged up , left them on the bench and went back out to work . No Forest Fire danger in the yards . 😎👍🍺🇺🇸
You consistently inspire me to keep fixing my own machines. As frustrating as it can be at times I do enjoy working on them. To make something non-working work again is a rush and a large sense of accomplishment. Keep up with the great videos. Thank you.
First time viewing you. YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF GIRL. WILL BE WATCHING AS MUCH AS I CAN
Love your videos, I’m 80 years old and like putting around with my lawn equipment, keep s me and my mind occupied. Thanks your a great mechanic
I thought I was the only 80 yr. old still liking this kind of stuff. I just cleaned out the tank, and carb, stuck in a new plug, air filter, and new gas on my son's 11.5 hp wood chipper. Started on the 2nd pull! You should have seen the smile on his face!!
You should do more of these.....it was GREAT!
Not a guy or girl thing It's a channel thing You explain stuff with equal depth and knowledge I'm a fool with small engines compared to you Great work
THANKS FOR THE NO NONSENSE REPAIR INFO
You my dear are a wizard. Thanks.
Indeed I did enjoy it..... Something about seeing a motor (small or large) starting up and running great! Does this make me weird? Me thinks NOT!!! I know over 344k others that love this stuff TOO!!! Thank you Chickanic for the Inspiration!!!
I love how you refurbished the exhaust screen.
The smell of Duel Fuel in the morning.... Smells like victory ✌
A Fine Mechanic! (And Pretty too)
Love the explanation of the diagnosis. Very helpful. Thanks
Good Video, very helpful, Thanks.
Really enjoyed this episode. very informative especially the clogged screen on the weed eater. I think that may be my problem. I know, loaded remark.
Awesome watched this first time subscribed straight away, I’m a plumber but a terrible wannabe mechanic. Love your work.
*Chickanic* Bravo well done, thank-you for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.
Thanks for sharing and spending time for editing this video👍💪
Chickanic rocks 😊
Another fine quality video by Bre at Chicanic. 😊😊😊
Love watching and learning
Love watching you diagnose the self help repairs gone wrong.
Thanks Bre,you the best🇺🇲
great segment. your repair abilities absolutely amaze me.
Why? What's so amazing about a thoroughly competent mechanic?
@@Rotorhead1651 They are so rare!
Thank you. There was many great tips on this video, saving time and money.
My Father use to say when it came to doing alot of stuff. Do the easiest or Most important First
Keep swimming Chika
Being retired, I always relieve some frustration watching someone work. Especially someone who works as hard as you! Now I'll take a nap.
I very much enjoy your videos as your delivery is straight up and the work done is correct and professional. Most refreshing is your honest assessment of how and why so many tools experience preventable problems. Keep.doing what you're doing, and thanks.
I appreciate you taking the time to explain what is going on
Girl your amazing !
Wow…thanks for sharing your day.
Love all your show.. videos VERY helpful...May God bless.
Awesome video. Great job, young lady.👍💪
well past when you usually check on the comments, but this definitely helped with fixing my old hedge trimmer, same as the last one you did. I did the same thing, had the lines reversed filter vs return. Thanks!!😁
You're welcome!
Enjoyed every second! Thanks❤
Definitely enjoyed watching, learned some great stuff. Thanks.
Freaking awesome GAL. This is for all videos I’ve seen so far. You make it look easy….
I owned a Simplicity Landlod 2012 42" Garden Tractor, a Ryobi riding mower, 3 Homelite Super 2 Chainsaws, 2 Poulan Wild Thing Chainsaws, a Husqvarna 55, a ROOF Chipper/Vacuum, Stihl straight shaft Trimmer, Murray 21" mower,Troy Bilt 24" two stage snow blower and a I absolutely loved repairing and maintaining my small engines! I would fix machines for others and rescue machines from the Landfills or junk picking as a hobby. The main reason I love watching you is for the variety and your expertise. I live vicariously through your videos as I am no longer able to be a Mechanic. We love you! Thank You!
I love your videos I’m a female, and I work on a lot of my own things not as good as you, but I try, but I do learn a lot from you. Thanks for sharing and always enjoy anything you’ve put out to watch thanks again.
I'm checking my exhaust screen today 💥👍🏼👊🏼✌🏼
Thanks for the video. May GOD bless you and yours.
Skills Girl ! Love it !
Great job young lady.
Long time subscriber on a different account - had a stroke and enjoying watching your videos while I recover.
Love your channel. Have learned so much from you. Thanks!
I'll say it again Chickanic............You is awesome !!!
Aw! Thanks Doug!
in a throw away society, im guilty some of those i couldnt have fixed for new, keep going young lady!!! im about to hand the reins over to yall!!!
Watching these videos, It is not difficult to repair these small engines but the lack of attention to detail on the DIY repairs is astonishing...lol! It just takes a little extra attention. Then again, people fixing their own stuff and not paying attention does keep you in business.. :P
Yep. It was cool to come along for the ride. Thanks.
I actually learned a few tips today. Excellent video.
Thank you very much for sharing your troubleshooting technics. Much appreciated. Learned a lot. Will keep watching.
Bre that was great and relaxing and helped get rid of stress and frustration anyway
As a follower I think what I admire most is your honesty and integrity , I get some great hints from watching all the way across the Atlantic , Best regards
I'm sure Mick is watching too
There is something so therapeutic about watching things get fixed.
What a mechanic Chick!!!!...... Great video and information
This video and channel HAS saved me a lot of time, money and frustration. Well, I still get frustrated, but that's something I need to work on a personal level 🙂
I'm learning alot from your videos and I find it all very interesting. Another great video. 😎👍
11:38 you're a genius!
Those 2 cycle engines gave me fits when I was in high school, fixing grass cutters on the side.
Love the the trick with pulling the crank cord! Never knew that.
Thank you for making the videos. You walk us through the steps so that even us dummies can understand and save us frustration. I have learned much from your videos.
Hey Bre, thanks for the very helpful tips. I saw your video about picking up your lawn mower and maybe giving it a little jiggle to fix hard starting problem. I have an Ariens 5 hp, walk behind that is 36 years old!. Hey instead of picking up the mower, try this, stand behind mower put hands on handlebar and push it all the way to the ground. Mower body will be up in the air After a few seconds return mower to normal position. Mower will start right up, and you didn't have to lift it.
finaly someone on you tube that has a clue...
My Sciatica hurts just watching you! Good job.
Thanks. Fun video. A day in the life of the chickcanic!
@MrsChickanic Keep up the good work.
Still working on using it.
Throw some Taryl Putty on that chop saw cover and it'll be good ;)
You are a master at you craft. 👍🏻👍🏻🤜🏻
Dang lady you're good!👍
Great video ! Love watching them , great to pick up on some things I might of forgotten over the years!
I'm 70yo, and come from a long line of mechanics; I've built many V8 engines and manual transmissions, and even aced a college-level small-gas engine course some years ago; but this project had me a bit stumped. I had to dive into my Wizard rider that conked out on me late last year - it just suddenly lost power and began backfiring, and I barely made it back to the garage. Fast forward a year, and I decided to take a look at it. This rider has the B&S Intek 17.0 engine. Thinking it may be a timing issue or valve problem, I went online and stumbled across a fellow with the same problem with the same engine on a KZhead video, who found that it was actually a valve issue. Watching him take the valve cover off and describing what he encountered, a very loose rocker arm, and how he fixed it, convinced me to take a look. It took me three tries at adjusting the rocker clearances for both the exhaust and intake valves, because the exhaust valve just wouldn't take a lockdown and would just immediately come loose after pulling the feeler gage. Well, on the third attempt, I noticed that the rocker arm stand/riser was itself loose! I tightened it up, reset the clearance, buttoned it up . . . and it fired right up and ran just fine. I was really worried that it would be something worse, and I would have to take it to a repair shop. I've been repairing and maintaining my neighbor's Pony rider for the past few months, so it looks like I'll have to set myself up a small lawnmower repair shop soon, since I've been acquiring the necessary tools to take care of my own.
Great job
Thanks for another great video
l work the tool repair shop for a utility company and this covered all our abused tools but the honda sump pump, very cool and good to know info thanks
Excellent
Cool! I would have reasoned (incorrectly) that the return line would be the smaller line because of thinking that there is less to return because it is using some of it.
LOVE WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS! I'VE LEARNED ALOT!
I'm in my mid sixties, lived the vast majority of my life without the benefit of KZhead and other people's skills wisdom and know how. Naturally my skills with small engines have been limited to basic maintenance. So thank you Bre, thanks to you & a few others, (mostly you though), I've learned a lot & not only have I been able to save a few bucks but also earn a few bucks as well. Unfortunately my propensity for screwing up hasn't really lowered the frustration level down much but we're getting there.😃
Brilliant and you'll always learn something by watching how someone else does it. Well done
Love me some x-caliber. They just keep goin and goin. Thanks gal, I enjoy watching.
Wow! Fantastic video. It’s great to see you troubleshoot and repair so many different tools. Great job!
That was excellent!
My favorite repair channel
I'm addicted to Chickanic videos!! The only downside is that I'm supposed to be doing yardwork, not watching my favourite mechanic work miracles. LOL 😍
@@richardrandall1852 mmmm, Taryl's act can be hard to take sometimes.
Plenty of self inflicted repairs. I learned years ago to ask about recent repairs related to the complaint. Great work, be careful with your back, and….that coffee!
I Absolutely Love Watching Your KZhead Channel I Am A Small Engine Mechanic Myself And Because Of You Have Bought Some Of The Same Tools You Use I Am In The Process Of Build My Collection Of Tools I Need To Help Me Do The Job Right The First Time I Am Learning Alot
This was most educational. I'm INTO this series now, a new subscriber. Please do another "full day" soon.
These "day in the shop" vlogs are cool. Always good to see you.
Thanks Darlin'!
That's my favorite part ,finding out what is wrong with a engine and being able to fix it. Nice video 😊I have a hedge trimmer just like that one, works beautifully, very easy to work on.
That was fun! I like to work on my own equipment and watching you're videos gives me a better understanding of troubleshooting and repairs. Thank you so much!