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

Can Not Fix This ChainSaw
Steve needs your help. He finally found an powersaw that he cannot fix. He is calling out to all small engine mechanics out there and all men and women who love to tinker. Do you know the answer to this oiling problem?

Will This Old Echo Chainsaw Ever Cut Again
Steve is going to attempt to get this OLD Echo 550EVL powersaw running again. Can he do it? He is going to check out this chainsaw by performing the 3 standard tests - adequate spark, compression and fuel supply.

Ultimate Tips For Using An Ultrasonic Cleaner
Ultrasonic cleaners are the #1 way to clean carburetors, tools, small engine parts, automotive parts, jewellery, eye glasses, coins, dentures, hair brushes, combs, medical or dental equipment, gun parts and so much more.

You too can clean your parts like a professional!!

This Is A Better Way To Accurately Test A Leaf Blower
Do you want to know how a leaf blower really performs? Steve is testing leaf blowers based on the speed of the air coming out – miles per hour (MPH) and the volume of air - cubic feet per minute (CFM). These two specs combined is how hard you are going to move an object in real life. You want to make sure that your blower is powerful enough to actually blow those wet leaves at the bottom of the pile.

Bet You Don’t Know This Trimmer Hack
Want to use a different trimmer attachment on your straight shaft trimmer but don’t have a Kombi System? Here’s a fast and easy hack so you can use any Stihl trimmer attachment with the same power head without buying a Kombi System.

Steve is going to show you how easy it is to change out your trimmer attachment for a brush/hedge trimmer, pole saw, rototiller or blower attachment, etc.  He is using a KM series Stihl WeedEater.

Generator Doesn't Work – Try This First
Portable generator runs but fails to produce electricity? A likely cause is from the loss of residual magnetism. Try this Fast Fix first before taking your generator into the shop for lack of power. There are a couple of methods to restore the residual magnetism, I’m going to show you the quick and easy way. This is called flashing your generator.

This problem typically happens naturally from not being used or from the load on your generator being connected when the generator is shut off. It can also happen from running a generator with no load for too long.  A generator needs a small amount of magnetism left over from the last time the generator was running in order to produce an even stronger power output.

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

Steve's #1 Video

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?

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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