Good video. I always add a pipe nipple to my lawn equip to extend the drain past the frame. It does slow the draining a bit but it's worth the extra time to avoid the mess. It also allows easier access.
I do the same thing with a nipple I made that's threaded on one end and sized for a small hose on the other end to run into the drain bucket. Tip the mower or edger back to replace the drain plug with the nipple so the oil does not run out until the hose is in the drain bucket.
Thanks Lee great video. I like those edgers they are easy on the back. I have a McLane that I've had for 30 years that works great. They are a little rough on blades and don't like to go around tight corners but they do a really professional looking job. Thanks for another video.
Enjoyed the video, just got an old Troybilt TB160 running once again after it sat for many years, next is my edger and Craftsman LT 1000 riding mower. Thanks for the info and keep them coming. Fired my lawn man......lol
Darn right...I enjoyed the video! My kind of people. Beautiful homestead! You've got the right edger now...none other cuts as perfect an edge as this type of edger. Plus as well as you take care of your things...it is a Lifetime Edger.
I’d like to tell you what I would do with the oil change on my equipment. Where you pull the plug out install tubing with a union and leave it. I’d get the tubing from the center of a lamp. Put the plug in the end. Next time it’s already there. Thanks Ron
Enjoyed the video Lee, and excellent commentary. You might add a wash up and paint job so you can show a before and after shot, it does look like a keeper, cheers!
Working just like it should. I am not the least bit comfortable around snakes. I use a string trimmer for edging because I have a tall curb in front of the house. I think it is a lot faster as well. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.
I think I read somewhere that you shouldn't use a detergent oil in an engine that doesn't have an oil filter. They don't want the dirt to circulate but settle to the bottom. So the dirt doest run thru the bearing surfaces.
Thanks for this! I just picked one up on marketplace for $40 dollars. Has a bit of trouble starting I have to shoot some carb starter in it to get it started. I’ll do a complete tune like you did on it!
I have almost the same edger. An MTD except mine has the Tecumseh motor. Bought it about 16 or 17 years ago. You did a great job and I would do the same things. I’m thinking the rich burning was from a dirty air cleaner. Keep the videos coming!
Lee you did good. I bought a new one and it won’t crank, I’d prefer one of the old flathead engines because the carburetors never seem to give trouble. One thin I’ve always done is use the same oil I’ve used in the cars never had an issue
You might arrange your next oil change to happen when that engine is hot. It'll drain better and get more of the "stuff" out of there you want gone from your motor...
It's good to use oil recommended for air cooled engines. Lawn mowers, edgers, dirt bikes, etc., use oils that contain more zinc which sticks to bearing surfaces and makes them less prone to wear. Car oils don't have as much zinc because it clogs the catalytic converters over time. Since mowers, edgers, etc., don't have catalytic converters, the extra zinc is added protection for a long lasting engine. Fram makes a 30w small engine oil that's good for these. I don't know about the 30w conventional though, so I can't comment. It could very well have it, too.
I have that edger and cant seem to locate the model number anywhere, I need to replace the blade spindle bearing but cant without the model number. Do you have the model number to that edger?
Hi Lee, I just bought the exact machine at a yard sale. The nomenclature label containing the model number was removed. Would you please tell me the model number of your machine so that I can download a PDF of the operators manual. Thanks so much!
Great video. I have almost the exact same old MTD lawn edger. I have checked model number online but I’m having trouble finding the correct belt online after the old belt wore out. What is belt number you ordered?
Not the most inspiring video regarding hobby machining but the presensense of the snake feels like worrying. Aren't there more "nasty" (deadly) snakes around there? You have a leak in the barn..... Find it and plug it please....
