My goal is simple....I want to SAVE YOU TIME, FRUSTRATION AND MOST IMPORTANT, MONEY!
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Welcome to Steve's Small Engine Saloon
Steve here...welcome to my website. When I'm not working as a small engine repair tech or hanging out with my family, I am busy producing HOW TO small engine repair videos. Nowadays it seems everyone would rather buy new equipment when something goes wrong, but for those of you who like to get your hands dirty and simply fix perfectly usable equipment, my videos are for you!!
Check out my video series on all types of problem solving techniques for chainsaws, lawn mowers, ride on mowers, blowers, grass trimmers and more. Plus check out some of my fun videos from contests, product reviews to video guests. I even blow up an engine or two. Easy small engine repairs to save you money!
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New Video ReleaseHow To Fix A Honda Powered Mantis Rototiller With A $12 Carburetor
Dealer was going to charge $120, rip off!! BUYER BEWARE! Here's how to save $100-200 on a NEW CARB. $12 FIX!! ✅CLICK HERE FOR HONDA CARB FOR $12 ✅CLICK HERE FOR THE ADJUSTING TOOLS |
Why Did The DECK On My Lawn Mower CRACK?
PLUS BLOOPERS What we're talking about is cracks that are on your lawnmower deck right where the engine bolts down to the deck around those mounting bolts. This is a common problem on lawn mower decks. But why does it happen and how do you solve the problem? Steve has the answer! |
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30 Days of Questions
We just completed our 30 Days of Questions...answering everything from chainsaws flooding to lawn mower chutes clogging, even what is Steve's favorite type of chainsaw... Click here to check out all the fascinating small engine questions.
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Featured Video of the Month
CORRECT WAY To Adjust The Chain Tension On Your Chainsaw
The correct way to adjust the chain tension on your chainsaw is fairly critical. If its too loose or too tight it can cause damage to the saw or yourself! This video is for ALL chainsaw makes and models, including Stihl, Husqvarva, Echo, Etc.... In this video Steve is going to show you the correct way to adjust the tension of your chainsaw chain. He will show you where to find your adjustments screws, how to move the bar so it is the correct position when tightening the screws and where that chain should be holding itself to the bar when it gets tightened. |
Talkin' Shop with Walbro
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March 22, 2023, Chickanic, DonyBoy73 & Steve All Together In One Show - Watch Talkin' Shop with Walbro now!
There are over 51 million YouTube channels out there; with so many, it’s hard to set yourself apart from others. So, how do successful YouTube influencers not only survive, but thrive in the industry amidst the sea of channels? On today’s episode of Talkin’ Shop with Walbro, Host Michelle Dawn Mooney speaks with @Donyboy73 (Don), creator of his channel, “Don the Small Engine Doctor,” @StevesSmallEngineSaloon (Steve), who created “Steve’s Small Engine Saloon” channel, and @Chickanic (Bre) to discuss their paths to becoming YouTube Influencers and how they each manage their content creation. Mooney, @Donyboy73, @StevesSmallEngineSaloon, and @Chickanic also discussed… 👉How they got hooked into YouTube content creation for their respective channels based on their areas of expertise 👉Inspirational sources for their content creation 👉How to find shop locations and future plans for building and location changes @Donyboy73 explained how content creation works as one gains experience. “You actually never hit a wall. I think at the beginning, when you start YouTube, you might think that ‘At some point, I’m going to run out of ideas.’ But the more you do it, the more ideas you have, that you actually don’t have time to do them all.” @Chicanic explained how much work goes into creating one video outside of her full-time shop job. “If I’m actually repairing something, it could be two to five hours and that’s after work and I’m really bad about waiting until the last minute so as soon as I film something, I edit it and put it out there the next day…so two to five hours of filming and then at least three hours of editing, creating a thumbnail, getting it uploaded…” “I do repairs for family and friends and the occasional family friend and I get some of those where I can do a video on them but other than that, just comments and emails and also on my website…there’s a tab there where you can put your video suggestions in,” @StevesSmallEngineSaloon touched on his content creation methods, because unlike @Donyboy73 and @Chickanic, he does not have a working shop. |
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May 14, 2021, Talkin' Shop with Walbro - Steve's Small Engine Saloon
I had an opportunity to be part of a live interview held by Marketscale on an episode of Talkin' Shop with Walbro hosted by Tyler Kern. We dug into questions about Walbro, small engines and my YouTube channel. In case you missed it, check it out. I think you'll find it interesting! Also, below are the 2 related Walbro videos discussed in the interview. |
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WOW!! BIGGEST COMPLIMENT EVER!
Thanks to Mike Pattullo, Sr. Principal Engineer at Walbro, Steve's Small Engine Saloon was featured at the GIE+Expo for bringing increased awareness to their spiral diaphragm. Check out what Bob McCue from Walbro had to say... |
Recent Videos
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Introducing The New BACKPACK SNOW BLOWER
Fresh snow weighs less that leaves! I will show you proof that a leaf blower can also be used for removing and clearing SNOW! April and I never imagined that blowing snow could be so FUN! ✅CLICK HERE FOR A GREAT SNOW BLOWER |
How To Make One Chainsaw Out of Two
I'm super excited to do this chainsaw series. I'm starting with pulling apart these 2 saws and doing the initial checks to see what parts are actually usable. I'm going to rebuild one complete saw out of 2 old dead saws. Do you think I can get one running? ✅CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ADJUSTING TOOLS |
Why Would A Manufacturer Do THIS To A Piston?
I have never seen this on a 2-stroke piston before! Do you know why they would do this? ✅Inspecting A Leaf Blower Piston And Cylinder |
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Inspecting A Leaf Blower Piston And Cylinder After 24 Hours Of Run Time
This is a simple update video to show you the results of previous video I did! ✅CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL VIDEO ✅CLICK HERE FOR AN HOUR METER |
Bet You Forgot About This Snow Blower Feature
Is your snow thrower hard to push around? Easy fix right here!! No experience necessary.... |
How To CHEAT A Snow Blower To Make It RUN
Super fast and easy way to deal with a carb problem. Difficulty level is zero. If you can use a wrench, you can do this! Get that snow blower running quickly and clear that driveway off... ✅CLICK HERE FOR THE MICRO DRILL BITS |
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Around the House Podcast
August 28, 2021, we are thrilled to share an interview with Steve on this cool podcast with Eric Goranson and Caroline Blazovsky on Around the House, Your Home Improvement, Design, Healthy Home Radio Show & Podcast.
Steve was given the opportunity to have a beer with Eric and Caroline and speak about chainsaws, lawn mowers and other small engines as well as YouTube on this podcast and hopefully you will sit back, take a listen and enjoy it. 
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Celebrity Guest Star - Sarah Wayne Callies
Sarah Wayne Callies Talks Lube And Chainsaw Maintenance
Actor Sarah Wayne Callies, known for her roles in Prison Break and The Walking Dead, talks lube and chainsaw maintenance. Sarah will show you how to keep your chainsaw bar properly lubricated. She talks about living in a dense forest and the need for learning to use a chainsaw. Plus she talks about what types of projects she is currently working on. You don't want to miss it!! Sarah is not only recognized for her most famous roles as Sarah Tancredi in Prison Break, Lori Grimes in The Walker Dead, Katie Bowman in Colony, Robin Perry in Council of Dads but she also co-starred with Nicolas Cage in a movie called Pay the Ghost and so much more. Sarah not only acts but she is also a writer, director, producer and one amazing singer. Check out a video of Sarah singing ‘Make You Feel My Love’ 👉here. ✅CLICK HERE TO BUY THE GROOVE CLEANING TOOL ✅CLICK HERE TO BUY A GREASE GUN For more videos like this, check out: 👉Correct Way To Adjust Or Tune The Carburetor On A Chainsaw 👉Correct Way To Sharpen A Chainsaw 👉Chainsaw Playlist |
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CORRECT WAY To Adjust Or Tune The Carburetor On A Chainsaw
Learn the correct way to adjust or fine tune the carburetor on a chainsaw to GET THE BEST PERFORMANCE POSSIBLE!! Includes all chainsaws like Stihl, Husqvarna and Echo. Covers all the important information you need to do this! I go over how to adjust the 3 adjustment screws...the low speed, high speed and the idle screw. I'll let you know how your bar, chain and air filter will affect how your carburetor will react to what you will be doing. I'll also show you what to do with those limiter caps that may be preventing you from adjusting your adjustment screws. ✅CLICK HERE FOR A HUSQVARNA ADJUSTING TOOL ✅CLICK HERE FOR A TACHOMETER For more videos like this, check out: 👉Adjust Or Tune The Carburetor On A Weedeater 👉Correct Way To Sharpen A Chainsaw 👉Never Do This To ANY Chainsaw 👉How To Buy The Proper Chain For A Chainsaw |
How Do I Fix a Surging Engine
How to repair an engine carburetor that surges, hunts, or waffles. Includes Honda lawnmowers, tillers, pressure washers, generators, etc. ✅CLICK HERE FOR A DRILL BIT SET For more videos like this, check out: 👉Best Way To Clean a Honda Style Carburetor 👉Easiest Way To Clean A Metal Briggs Carburetor 👉Easiest Way To Clean a Plastic Briggs Carburetor 👉Fix A Common Briggs Plastic Carburetor Problem |
BEST WAY To CLEAN Under The MOWING DECK on a Riding Lawn Mower
Essential winterizing tip YOU MUST TRY with your riding lawnmower - 5 minute easy solution to help prevent your mower deck from rusting or rotting out during the off season and costing you hundreds of dollars in the future. No need to remove the deck! Is your mower deck rusting out or packed with grass and debris, why replace your ride on deck when you can prevent rotting by using the wash out port attachment. ✅CLICK HERE FOR A WASHOUT PORT KIT ✅CLICK HERE TO BUY A NEW BELT For more videos like this, check out: 👉How To Remove The Mowing Deck 👉How To Install A Belt On A Riding Lawn Mower 👉How To Fix a Riding LawnMower That Will Not Move or Drive 👉How To Adjust The Belt Tension On A Riding Lawn Mower |
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Thank You
Thank you to all my amazing subscribers for helping me reach my first big milestone. I have received my Silver Creator Award for reaching 100,000 subscribers. It has been an amazing experience and I am honored by the number of people watching and taking my advice. I will do my best to keep providing you with informative small engine videos. Keep the questions coming...
Please help me reach the next big milestone of 1 million subscribers! All you need to do is subscribe and don't forget to turn on that bell notification so you don't miss my next video. 
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Tech Specs and Documents
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Bad Carburetor
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Easy Way To Remember What The I and O Means On A Switch
Easy way to remember what the I and O means on a switch. Are you trying to figure out why your power switch doesn't simply say on/off? Why do the manufacturers make it impossible to remember which symbol means on or off? Steve gives you the solution. The I and O are universal symbols for power on and off but that doesn't help you remember on the spot...Different manufacturers have different terms to help you out but Steve has the easy answer. |
Should You Tip Your Small Engine Mechanic Or Not?
I have had so many people ask this question. Check out this other informative video: 👉Best Way To Clean a Honda Style Carburetor |
Does Mr Funnel Remove Ethanol From Gasoline?
Answering another common question about my videos! Does this remove ethanol from petrol? ✅CLICK HERE TO SEE A MR FUNNEL For more videos like this, check out: 👉Quickest Way To Test Your Gasoline For Ethanol 👉Does Mr Funnel Really Remove Water From Gasoline |
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Explaining What The 10, 20, 30 Gap Rule Is For Small Engines
Just a nice short video explaining this mechanics general rule of thumb for small engine gaps. ✅BUY MY SPARK PLUG GAP TOOL HERE |
