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Here are 20 useful links for small engine mechanics, ranging from active discussion communities and technical diagrams to video tutorials.
Primary Discussion & Support Communities
These are the best places to ask specific diagnostic questions and get answers from other mechanics.
Why it’s useful: A growing platform focused on the future of repair, keeping equipment in service, and building a community of technicians who value preservation over waste.
Why it’s useful: The most active subreddit dedicated specifically to small engine repair. Great for quick troubleshooting advice and photos of mystery parts.
Why it’s useful: While broader than just OPE (Outdoor Power Equipment), the sheer number of professional mechanics here makes it a great resource for general engine theory and difficult diagnostic questions.
OPE Forum (Outdoor Power Equipment)
Why it’s useful: One of the most dedicated forums for chainsaw and 2-cycle enthusiasts. It attracts very knowledgeable builders and modifiers.
Hobby Talk - Small Engine Repair
Why it’s useful: A classic "old school" forum with a deep archive of solved problems. Excellent for older equipment where modern manuals are scarce.
LawnSite - Mechanic and Repair
Why it’s useful: This is where the professionals hang out. If you are fixing equipment for a landscaping business, the advice here is geared toward commercial-grade durability and fleet maintenance.
Why it’s useful: The definitive resource for riding mowers and garden tractors. If you have a specific hydrostatic transmission issue or deck problem, someone here has likely fixed it.
Why it’s useful: The "university" of chainsaw repair. You will find deep technical discussions on porting, timing, and carburetor tuning here.
Technical Diagrams, Parts & Manuals
Sites that provide the exploded views and part numbers necessary for ordering.
Jacks Small Engines - Help & Diagrams
Why it’s useful: Known for their massive database of exploded view diagrams which are free to view. Critical for seeing how an assembly goes back together.
Why it’s useful: Often considered the most user-friendly interface for looking up parts. Their diagrams are clear and easy to zoom in on.
Briggs & Stratton Parts Lookup
Why it’s useful: The official source. Always cross-reference here to ensure you have the latest superseded part number for B&S engines.
Why it’s useful: A massive repository of PDF owner’s and service manuals. If you lost the paper manual, checking here is your first step.
Why it’s useful: Excellent for handheld equipment (drills, trimmers). They also have a good YouTube channel with specific install guides for the parts they sell.
Why it’s useful: Kawasaki provides excellent public access to their parts lookup and manuals, which is vital for commercial mower repair.
Video Tutorials & Visual Learning
Channels that offer more than just entertainment—they teach diagnostic logic.
Steve's Small Engine Saloon (YouTube)
Why it’s useful: Steve is excellent at explaining the "why" behind repairs. His videos on carburetor cleaning and ethanol damage are industry standards.
Why it’s useful: Don't let the comedy skits fool you; Taryl is a master mechanic. His deep-dive repair videos (especially on hydrostatic drives) are some of the best on the internet.
Why it’s useful: Focuses on "will it run" resurrections. Watching him work is a masterclass in reading spark plugs, testing compression, and diagnosing "dead" engines.
Why it’s useful: She runs a professional shop and offers great insight into the business side of repair, as well as common failures on modern equipment (like specific Stihl or Honda issues).
Why it’s useful: One of the most prolific creators with thousands of videos covering almost every specific make and model repair imaginable.
Professional Development
EETC (Equipment & Engine Training Council)
Why it’s useful: If you want to move from "fixer" to "certified technician," this is the governing body for certifications in the industry (2-stroke, 4-stroke, electrical, etc.).
Below are popular forms we use for authorizing warranty for the brands we sell and support.
These are the best places to ask specific diagnostic questions and get answers from other mechanics.
SBD/ MTD Warranty Authorization Form
When submitting a claim for repair or replacement of an engine or frame component covered by SBD/ MTD
Tecumseh Peerless and Lauson Engines Warranty Authorization Form
An electronic version of the ESA 157R REV/10/98 (updated with new fields)
Forms and Documents
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