Engine Videos

The darn pull-start doesn't pull? Don't bother trying to fix it. Your best bet is to replace the pull-start recoil assembly. Join Jared and Nick in the shop as they walk through how to do this on Honda GX series engines and clones.

Is your electric starter not working on your small utility engine? We've got Jared and Nick in the RuggedMade shop covering all you'll need to know to troubleshoot and fix the issue.

When the carburetor is the cause of your small engine troubles, it might be time for a cleaning. Catch this video to learn how to clean the carburetor in a Honda GX engine.

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If your small engine doesn't start, either with the electric or pull-start, it may not be getting spark because the ignition coil is grounded out. This video will show the steps to isolate the ignition coil from the wiring harness, ignition switch, electric start panel, and low oil shutoff.

If bypassing the electrical components mentioned above using our technique, there is an issue with one of those components. There is an additional path to ground preventing the ignition coil from generating a spark. Watch the video for our recommended steps to resolve the issue.

Applies to many lawn and garden engines based on the Honda GX series and most "clones," including Loncin, Lifan, Rato, Raven, and Harbor Freight Predator.

In this video, we show you a simple way to test if the electric starter solenoid on your small engine is bad and how to replace it.

We are doing this on a Raven R212 engine, but this technique applies to many home & garden small engines such as Honda GX200, GX270, GX390, Loncin, Lifan, and Harbor Freight Predator.

In this video, we will show you how to inspect and adjust the clearance on your intake and exhaust valves on your small engine. This is also known as valve gap or valve lash. We are doing this on a Raven R420 engine, but this technique applies to many other small lawn & garden engines, such as the Honda GX90, Locin, Lifan, and Harbor Freight Predator.

Few things are more frustrating than when your small engine won't start or runs rough. Before you call it quits and bring the machine to a service shop, there are some basic troubleshooting steps you can take.