Free Curbside Lawn Mower - Is it Trash?

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I passed this Craftsman lawn mower on the side of the road. The owner had left it there hoping for someone to take it away. I had someplace to be and was running late so I had no intention of stopping. Thankfully my son talked some sense into me and I turned around and tossed it in back of the car. Is this lawnmower curbside waste or will it run and cut again? Lets find out.
Lawnmower Model: 917.374541
Engine Model: 128T02-1270-B1
Stens Blade: 350-149
AYP Blade: 421825
Carburetor: 799866
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@dingsdadesign Год назад

Everyone: "Nice, I fixed the engine and it's running". James: "it sounds like it's only running at 4999 rpm instead of 5000, let's keep fixing it"

@kargo27 8 дней назад

LOL! Glad he did or else we'd have never seen Ratatouille's lair.

@billwebb8561 Год назад

I used to buy old mopeds and repair and refurbish them and flip/sell them. It gave me a certain satisfaction to take something old, broken, and uncared for and restore it to running and cleaned-up condition. Perhaps it is a man's way of bringing new life into the world.

@annebrumbaugh3243 15 дней назад

I hope that you will be able to continue your honorable work! More and more people are getting poorer and might be able to benefit from your passion. Gratefully all the best to you.

@billwebb8561 13 дней назад

@@annebrumbaugh3243 Thank you. I am retired now but there are still a lot of opportunities to help make the world a better place.

@gradypoole2163 9 дней назад

😊 3:30 😊😮😅😊😅😮😮😮😮😅😮😊😊😊😊

@MrSSB51 8 месяцев назад

I liked his big bin O' Carbs.

@scottcollins5060 Месяц назад

I like the way you explain things and go that extra bit to really make sure you have found the problem(s).

@theupscriber65 Год назад

Bought a brand new push mower from Goodwill once for $20 that had been donated by a store and still had all the tags and paperwork on it. No one wanted it because it was locked up. Took it home and connected the brake to the safety handle and it was perfect.

@jcondon1 Год назад

Very nice

@weschaffin 4 месяца назад

There is therapy in solving mechanical issues with small engines...

@JR-bj3uf 3 месяца назад

When I was a kid I used to help my grandfather in is lawn mower shop. I watch your mower videos and I can smell the memories of gas fumes, old oil and grass clippings.

@philliphall5198 Год назад

I’ve never bought a new equipment my intire life Being a mechanic has been a great rewards and joy to fix them up

@davidellis7695 Год назад

“Huh, well there’s your problem lady.” Instant classic!

@Rein_Ciarfella Год назад

My new favorite phrase on your channel, “Let’s get this up on the lift “. 👍🔧

@allotmentfornovices8256 Год назад

Mine is welcome back guys

@gergemall Год назад

Love it . Was extremely sick with Covid 2019 to 2022 I started feeling better. Still weird side effects they don’t know. Good days , bad days, but I diagnosed and tunes up two different push mowers . First time in over three years I was able to lift a Honda mower into a trunk. No problem. Love solving these puzzles . Go simple first . I have a tendency of over six decades to still go to worst problems first . This is never the case 😊

@jimato01 Год назад

Smart son, talented Dad.

@paulhare662 Месяц назад

I recently added a small collection of Revereware pots and pans to my shop. Several frying pans in various sizes for drain pans and a big stock pot that I keep old gasoline in for parts washing. They are indestructable, cheap and available in thrift stores. They also clean up nice and look good on the shelf. Just a suggestion.

@cliffmauck510 Год назад

I am loving that new lift. My back feels better just watching you.

@hillcountrygarage 11 месяцев назад

I've never seen anyone with a box full of carburetors before. Great video!!

@philliphall5198 Месяц назад

lol I got several 5 gallon buckets full plus old Holley and ford carburetor

@somerandomguy3868 Год назад

I recently put a hipa carburetor on my leaf blower, it always was a strong running machine but it's really strong running machine now

@knighthawk86855 Год назад

I use clones all the time, never had an issue, hipa is a good manufacturer.

@rogertyler3237 3 месяца назад

That Gunk Works Like Crazy

@robertwfetech8691 Год назад

First time I heard you say let’s get it up on the lift . Great you finally got one makes life so much easier

@daverose8772 8 месяцев назад

I use a folding plastic picnic table.

@alanstalker5499 4 месяца назад

The critters love these mowers!🐭

@watermanone7567 Год назад

Nice find and fix. Those were good engnines. Thanks for the video.

@peterking1134 Год назад

Initially, I was wondering why the cylinder head was so nasty looking. The mouse nest explains everything.

@1pcfred Год назад

Fluffy was camping out in that mower.

@DanKoning777 4 месяца назад

James every time a watch one of your videos I'm reminded how thankful I am to have found your channel. But this time I'm reminded how thankful I am for something else as well-that at 65 I can never/ever recall having an issue with mice [in any way]. Literally nothing-no signs or negative affects to power equipment, or my home, garage, shop, or shed. Maybe it's our cats 🤔 I always wondered if 37 was one or two too many? 😂 [we have 0]. As always a 👍 for an excellent video. God bless.

@phbrinsden Год назад

So glad the lift works for you! My knees already feel better watching you!

@kanebenoit8987 Год назад

Awesome video!!!, can't wait for another!!!!

@michaelstoliker971 Год назад

Nice job! That's a pretty nicely configured mower for a free unit.

@sinx2200 Год назад

Any time I pick up a mower I always pull that top and check for critter nests and clean the carb usually good to go!

@rickgalla3377 Год назад

Great video, the blue looks like Briggs and Stratton stabilizer, thank u, I always pick up unwanted mowers, because after I service them always get minimum $100 plus

@Jim-ie6uf Год назад

James, I’m jealous of that one.! Very easy fix, but remember, always take the shroud off when starting the repair, to find the hidden surprises. A good pressure washing, and oil change. Paint up the block and shroud with some Krylon black lacquer, some underneath the deck oiling with old oil, anything else needed and it’s a solid $175.00 in season. The bag and 4 wheel adjuster seal the deal.

@dannytreadway4561 Год назад

Growing up low income family I learned to make repairs such as this out of necessity. My wife often can not believe the things I know. It was that upbringing that gave me my mechanical ability. At 67 I still tinker but leave major things to my trusted Mechanic Shop but things like these are no brainers, Thanks for the video.

@milesvincin2199 Год назад

Glad to see you have a lift.......I had noticed you always working on the ground (that I saw at least).

@billabernathy1541 Год назад

Nice find and repair, James. Free is good - sometimes!! lol

@KJ6EAD Год назад

I put two old mowers out on the curb and they disappeared quick. One had a bent crank shaft so good luck getting that to run.

@billabernathy1541 Год назад

@@KJ6EAD I wondered about that at the start of Jame's video. Luckily it was ok.

@brianwood5220 Год назад

That lift will save your back a bit James. Nice job today, thanks for sharing.

@texascottonfarmer Год назад

👍👍👌👌 Always satisfying to see an engine restored to operating condition.

@mr.waynes7555 Год назад

There’s your problem Lady. 😂 😂 😂 Cracked me up!!! Loved the sense of humor.

@runout74 4 месяца назад

He may be tipping his hat to another RU-vid channel named South Main Auto Repair.

@123tylerwebster 10 месяцев назад

Video definitely helped, my chraftsman power washer with the same Briggs engine has the same problem, I’m gonna take mine apart and check out the choke mechanism.

@awdsvx 5 месяцев назад

I have the same exact Craftsman lawnmower. I got mine for free as well. My Mom gave me the lawnmower, she didn’t need it anymore. It’s been reliable & starts up on the first pull. Thanks for the video.

@sunbeam8866 3 месяца назад

Last of the decent American mower engines. Replaced by 'disposable' OHC engines with infernal plastic carburetors that clog up every season! Today being replaced by battery mowers. Even Honda stopped making gas mowers. So you may not be able to get any decent gas mowers, unless you find a curbside rescue!

@philliphall5198 Месяц назад

I have the same mower also and it’s been great except the fuel tank cracked and had to be replaced 😊

@martyb3783 Год назад

Your videos are always so therapeutic to watch. Great job as always.

@icefishdaily Год назад

Loving the lift! Glad things worked out that you could acquire it! :-)

@brianhind6149 Год назад

Pleased to see that you FINALLY got a lift & service bench. An old guy like me at 82 needs both to work on ANYTHING ! Well Done James !

@loucinci3922 Год назад

Always fun to watch. Good fix. Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing

@mrobi5797 Год назад

Great job on finding the problem with the choke James. You never know what you will find when you open up an engine. I like to use fluid film under the lawnmower deck after every summer season. It does a good job in preserving the deck. I also use it on the snow blower auger area. Rust is the worst enemy.

@666dynomax Год назад

I do this also.

@daboomer2277 Год назад

Do you guys know what would cause gas to get into my oil on my mower?

@mrobi5797 Год назад

@@daboomer2277 Carburator issue where the needle does not seal properly. The carburetor float could be stuck.

@jimw6991 6 месяцев назад

What do you spray on to keep from rusting

@mrobi5797 6 месяцев назад

Fluid film, old engine oil or anything similar under the deck, every season before you store the lawn mower is a sure way to keep it for the long term.@@jimw6991

@ron827 Год назад

For some reason, mice prefer to live under small engine cowlings so it is wise to watch the cooling air outlet area for mouse house debris when starting.

@RyeOnHam Год назад

We don't have mouse-nest problems down here. I absolutely HATE those auto-choke systems. It's a mechanical solution to a non-problem. I also hated those push-button starters until I started working on a 10,000 watt generator and dislocated my shoulder trying to pull start it. Yeah, I'll deal with the electric start on that one!

@jcondon1 Год назад

I agree with the auto choke. Sometimes they are hard or impossible to start. A manual choke is never a problem (if you know how to use it).

@lawrencepevitts2434 Год назад

I sure am glad that you got a lift. I couldn't have lasted as long as you have without it. My back would've been killing me. Whenever I have to work on my lawnmower, I work on it on the side of my drive way. I have a retaining wall there, & I can stand up & work on the mower.I love the time-lapse of the ultrasonic working.

@geraldharkness8830 Год назад

so nice to see you putting the new lift to good use james..that will save your back!

@wildefox1478 Год назад

It's just amazing the stuff people throw away, most of the time on lawn equipment it's a simple fix, someone was probably fiddling with the carb and overtightened the bowl nut cracking it. Nice work James!

@brianallen9810 Год назад

My father never bought a new mower in his life. All of his mowers were found on the curb and after a little elbow grease they all functioned well for years. And he also had several, he'd never pass one up. I'm glad to see you do the same thing

@nibcamp3958 10 дней назад

Showing us how is important to rookies and newbies. Thanks from Canada.

@Ram14250 Год назад

Mowing season is over? You are lucky! Here in Michigan, leaf mulching and picking up is part of "mowing season" here. Still have a week or 2 yet.

@jcondon1 Год назад

Good point. Leaf season is going strong here for a few more weeks.

@Skynet-1 Год назад

I'm also in Michigan. Just mulched the leaves last weekend!

@1pcfred Год назад

I'll be doing leaves here until Christmas eve. After that I say screw it I'll get what's left in the spring.

@er1073 Год назад

Clones and Amazon keep you employed. I wanted to add that the lift is really a handy thing for you to have a time saver no doubt. Great job as usual James. Thanks Ed

@Texas4x Год назад

Now I see why the aluminum head looked so crusty and corroded before you took the flywheel cover off. Nice find, Jim!

@Rein_Ciarfella Год назад

Great point and great tip for examining all engines. Mouse pee must corrode aluminum! If you only see corrosion in one area then there must be a reason for it! It’s all in the details. 😉👍🔧

@peterperry5378 Год назад

Thank you so much for your tutoring I am an amateur mower repair enthusiast, trying t repair a broken recoil spring on a John Deere at the moment, a lot of Condons live here, Greetings from County Cork.

@P-B-G_YT Год назад

That mower looks very similar to the mower my next door neighbour put on the curb this summer. I rolled it home, and after some work, got it running and operating correctly. I used it for the rest of the summer cutting my lawn, and even a few neighbour's lawns. The neighbour knows I took it and fixed it, and they're fine with it. If I hadn't started watching your videos earlier this year (found a Firman 1700/2100 on the side of the road) I might not have even looked at the mower.

@timewa851 Год назад

that B&S 'Q' engine DOES NOT STOP. Put a used one on my old Snapper, got curious after running it ten seasons. It's assembled in 2000. ? Still runs perfect, just new air filter/plug every five years. Perfect Engine. Too bad they went to OHV. Big step in wrong direction.

@barthanes1 Год назад

I'm glad you listened to your son. Cool video, and a pretty easy fix.

@cowboy777120031 Год назад

It's nice not seeing you work off the floor now I'm glad you got a table to work on good video keep up the good work and God bless

@Duke93720 3 месяца назад

I picked up a mower from the curb 15yrs ago when i moved into a house from an apartment. All it needed was a new pull cord and spark plug boot. Still with me and it starts on the 1st pull every time.

@lewiemcneely9143 Год назад

That's why I always pull the recoil/blower housing on a rig that's been sitting to check for bests and usually derust the mag and flywheel magnets. Never know what's there until you look. Thanks and Blessings!

@gregsappington9991 Год назад

Glad your putting that lift to good use!!!!

@georgestender7172 Год назад

Good to see you using the Lift. Take care of your Back! Thanks for all the effort you put into your Videos. I have learned A lot!

@donfitger9567 Год назад

I have a good time watching you take on projects like these! Almost feels like I'm in the shop with ya, with all the usual yapping that goes with it.. I always learn something, I have a lot more confidence taking on tasks now. My small engine stuff has got me started on all sorts of things around the house, even a stucco patch. You got this old retired lazy ass off the couch, a big thanks Arch.

@danielsauriol 7 месяцев назад

Just want to let you know that I really do enjoy your videos as they are extremely educational. Looking at someone cannot beat getting your hands dirty but I feel that I learn (and ENJOY) watching your logic and troubleshooting approach ............Cheers from Canada

@drawengrave01 9 месяцев назад

I enjoy resurrecting throw away lawn mowers. The demonstrations on RU-vid have been wonderful tutors. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@andyhamilton8940 Год назад

Just got one like this off the curb which had electric start! Had a spun flywheel key, got it going but it had a rod knock. Swapped another quantam off a rusted out Troybilt. Good to go!

@markr.1984 Месяц назад

I have one almost exactly like that! Same Platinum engine. Been running like a champ since 2010. Switch to exclusively synth oil and ethanol free gas by around 2014. It really liked that. Mine is not self-propelled like this one. Other than that it looks like my mower. Worth fixing. Mine is not nearly as rusty as this one though. I'm bookmarking this vid in case I ever have to actually work on it someday.

@gaetansimard1594 Год назад

Good job, always interesting to watch your work. I learn something e very time. But like the other guy say. It is not a space shuttle…it’s a lawn more..😊it runs fine!

@hugh007 Год назад

I just replaced the carb on the same engine with a clone from Amazon. About $14 with a section of fuel hose, gas filter o-rings and clamps. Working fine. Thanks.

@cdevarona4455 3 месяца назад

Excellent video and long but very thorough and time VERY worth the time. Thanks a lot!!

@michaeltarasenkoop2389 Год назад

James a suggestion on the lift the deck is all steel made for a tire add a piece of wolminized plywood so things don’t slide all over the deck ! Glad you now can save your knees and back by not bending over great show ! I’ve probably seen every show you have put on ! Love them !

@jcondon1 Год назад

Thanks

@markblair6130 Год назад

Glad to see you remove the spark plug wire when you were dealing with the blade....Safety First! Thanks for providing a great example!

@iantyler4045 Год назад

I hate seeing things thrown away for the sake of a few dollars in parts. Satisfying to see that mower living on. Well done.

@mgonz1999 Месяц назад

Mowing season is never over 😅

@hanzfischer585 Год назад

Had the same issue inside the carb where the jet nut had broken the threads. Found some old two part metal epoxy, from my old job kicking around. Took my time and did a rethread. That craftsman mower is still being used by my grandkids to mow the grass. It's 27 yrs old and has not missed a beat.

@jcondon1 Год назад

Very nice

@arthurbiringer5676 Год назад

That’s another award winning resuscitation and didn’t cost you much money! Great find!

@butler386 Год назад

Once again great diagnosis and repairs. So glad you took off the shroud and discovered the nest. I have heard good things about those Hipa supplies. Thanks for the videos.

@AZVIDS Год назад

Learned a lot from your videos, thank you!👍👍👍

@dzungng7507 10 месяцев назад

Hi James , I love your video , this is very clear and easy to learn and how to fix the lawnmower. Thanks 😊

@MrTonyPiscatelle Год назад

That worked out great James. Always a fun experience watching you breath life back into these old machines

@williamwilson6499 Год назад

Breathe.

@opiumtrail7032 9 месяцев назад

The machine was not old.

@MrTonyPiscatelle 9 месяцев назад

@@opiumtrail7032 Place your bets folks !!! How old was it Opium ?

@ausenciomoreno3498 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your teaching, English is my second language , God bless you man 🙏

@donwatson-kk5zs 2 месяца назад

Jim, that mower, after bottom deck scraping, is prime territory to use OSPOS. It turns rust into black metal, and stops rust dead. You can paint over it. If you like. Try it; I' m betting you will like it...!!!!

@jinxie228 Год назад

Wow, well done! My husband and I watch your videos together. HA! Your videos have helped my husband with our generator, power washer and push mower. Now, he wants me to buy him an ultrasonic cleaner. 😁

@garymarkham4167 Год назад

Gday from Australia James...Fine job on saving that mower...I enjoy your attention to detail and the way you think things through...Well done mate.

@jasonm6468 Год назад

My neighbor gave me his Craftsman mower almost just like that. Had some carb issues I had fixed and it runs like a champ! Lightweight and easy to maneuver. The man who fixed it said they were good mowers.

@AntonioClaudioMichael Год назад

Mower just needed a carb and a cleaning and a little love it cuts very well nice clean cutting decent free craftsman mower nice work as always @James Condon

@steveferguson3705 Год назад

awesome as always and yes we just got thru the drought to now being hit with high rains over a 100 mills for 2 day's till the next one cheer's steve

@avdmer Год назад

Awesome spare carb bin!

@Saul3411 Месяц назад

Excellent video!! Thanks!😀

@ninaevans4501 Год назад

Hi James We've had a few dry coughs and tickly throats this end, but we'll survive. Many thanks for your vids, they still raise a laugh, and credit you for your determination to get engines goin'. Wayne & Nina 👍👍👍👍👍❤️

@matticus6339 Год назад

nice job diagnosing. Thumbs up.

@beaviswashere8009 Год назад

Always fun to watch your videos!! Fixing is Fun!!

@morgycaptain 3 месяца назад

Oh WOW! I've just learned a whole lot more in under an hour. Thank you James.

@slypig24 Год назад

Looks a lot easier to work on equipment using your lift.

@markae0 Год назад

@42:37 beautiful lawn to walk in your bare feet, a living carpet. Great video! I am glad you saved the mower from an early death to-be-put in the landfill/where-ever.

@bertgrau3934 Год назад

I've had some good luck with the clone carburetors. They can be a pain, the biggest problem I've has is many times they send a new spark plug, and I thought, it's new so it has to be good. What a dummy!! They have turned out to be junk. I will use either Autolite or Champion. I prefer Autolite, but the Champion is much better than the other stuff. Good job as usual.

@hamradio3716 10 месяцев назад

Excellent video on repairing small engines. 10/10

@LoftechUK 8 месяцев назад

That’s rapid. Good work

@dennisbrown4966 3 месяца назад

thank you great video.

@randyo308 Год назад

I watch a lot of small engine videos. You’re definitely my favorite. Really like your troubleshooting processes. Your talent for accurately explaining things in a easily understandable fashion is superb. So excited to see you use a breaker bar instead of your torque wrench to loosen bolts 😂 Randy-Mississippi