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 like Buckin' Billy Ray Smith.  I even blow up an engine or two.

My goal is simple…. I want to SAVE YOU TIME, FRUSTRATION AND MOST IMPORTANT, MONEY!

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My most recent videos

Part 1: Tiller Tines Won’t Turn? Let’s See What’s Inside a Rototiller Transmission
You need to troubleshoot your transmission when the problem is NOT your belt/cable, idler assembly or shear pins.  I’m going to open up the gear/chain case to see if we have a broken chain or gear.
Stay tuned for my follow up video where I repair the transmission. This means replacing some broken parts, so parts are on order.

Part 2: Tiller Tines Won’t Turn?
Here's The Results
Watch this follow up video to see the warranty outcome for this transmission failure on this rototiller. The issue was a broken sprocket in the transmission.

Your Riding Lawn Mower Tractor's Dirty Little Secret
Are you greasing your mowing deck blade spindles but they still wear out?  Do you want your bearings to last longer? Have you been told that you need to replace your deck spindle or mandrel?  I’m going to show you what is really going on in the spindle assembly.  Is this a design flaw or defect?

Don’t Make This Mistake When Starting Your Pressure Washer
Starter cord super tight or hard to pull? This is a fast easy tip to prevent you from breaking another pull rope.  You need to know the correct way to start your pressure washer and prevent damage to your starter cord, engine and most important, your hand. Man does that hurt!

The Ultimate Tip To Loosen A Rusted Bolt or Nut
Nut or bolt stuck or seized?  This is the best way to loosen a rusted bolt or nut. You need this penetrating oil to solve your problem. 

WARNING: Never Do This To ANY Chainsaw
If you don't warm up your chainsaw before cutting, BEWARE, this might happen to you!!  Watch now to see what happens if you don't warm up your chainsaw for at least 60 seconds before you cut.

Video repair series

If you haven't visited my YouTube channel yet, click on any of the links below to check out my small engine repair video series

Easy small engine repairs to save you money!

A little bit of humor

"No matter how bad life gets....there's always beer"

"The issue I'm having right NOW. I was just getting ready to pull the trigger on a new one and I thought, "Lemme check Steve's vids first"....BOOYAH!! FIXED!! ....best small engine channel on YouTube..."

Check out my video collaboration with Buckin Billy Ray Smith
How to Replace a Axe

"I’m 13 thanks so now I know how to fix my Family’s lawnmower instead of my dad having to buy a new one"

Check out my most viewed videos

How to Adjust or Tune the Carburetor on a Chainsaw
Do you find that your chainsaw doesn't have enough power, smokes or won't idle? This video will show you how to adjust the low speed screw, high speed screw and idle screw on your carburetor to produce maximum power so your powersaw runs and idles smoothly.

How Do I Fix a Surging Engine Video
How to repair an engine carburetor that surges, hunts, or waffles.  Includes Honda lawnmowers, tillers, pressure washers, generators, etc.

How to Clean Under the Mowing Deck on a Lawn Tractor or Riding LawnMower
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!

Steve's pick of the week

Thank You

Thank you to all my subscribers for helping me reach my first big milestone.  I have received my Silver Creator Award for reaching 100,000 subscribers.

Below is a thank you message to my subscribers

Features

It is such an honor to get a shoutout from fellow YouTubers or listed on their websites.

Check out AllOutdoor.com where my video HOW DO I QUICKLY UNFLOOD A CHAINSAW USING NO TOOLS? was featured

Check out this video from BCTruck after he discovered my channel

Thanks Tim's Workshop TJY for the plug

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