a SATISFYING repair of a Zero Turn mower: Toro Timecutter SS 5000

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

As I always say to creators, take as long as you need to cover the subject completely. James Condon did what I think is his longest so far at 2 hours, 8 minutes and his channel continues to grow by leaps and bounds. It’s all about great production values, good content and Comment interactions, as far as I’m concerned. 👍

[@rickbroerman9267]

Wow that grass deflecter has to be one of the BIGGEST one I've ever seen 😳 😮😂

[@theholyplunger]

You know what they say about big deflectors

[@rogerbloxham5381]

I have the same mower and I’ve cut my deflector down by half!

[@jamessurveyor4859]

That may be related to the bagger attachment.

[@billwalters4794]

I like the long format. It’s good to see a project finished. Good job

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks!

[@coolmaster121]

Hi Kyle. New viewer here. Long form videos are awesome. You have so much good info about doing repairs on different parts of the mower. I think doing shorts for individual repair sections is a great idea (like you are already doing).

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying my channel!

[@rogerbloxham5381]

I have a 2014 model of the same mower and I learned some things from you and I didn’t have any idea about, you’re a good teacher and you go into the right kind of depth on your subjects.

[@Kylebythecreek]

That’s very nice of you to say so! Thanks!

[@MarkKuehnel]

He's keeping it 💯

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@MarkKuehnel sold it

[@MarkKuehnel]

@@Kylebythecreek Awe man ☹

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@MarkKuehnel nothing to be sad about, I sold it for over 2k

[@Randy_Williams]

You made out like a bandit. Great trade.

[@jasonstarnes3838]

Definitely like the complete project vids. Great work as always!

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@jasonstarnes3838 thank you!!

[@LeonardoMigot]

@@Kylebythecreek for sure is jump off drive belt from the pulley by engine or hydraulic engine wheel drive

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@LeonardoMigot yeah. The belt came off because the idler exploded

[@kentuckycornbread8502]

Liking these longer complete start to finish videos. When you said 2 1/2 quarts of oil I was like “oh no 😅”

[@dsberube]

Nice job. I’ve been thinking about doing a little bit of what you’re doing to make some side money. You’ve inspired me

[@Kylebythecreek]

Awesome to hear! It’s been a good income to fund my hobby and my KZbin page

[@derekgraham1677]

Kyle love watching you, I do the same as you. Look after yourself and your family. Thanks Derek.

[@Kylebythecreek]

That’s very kind! Thanks for watching

[@maryfaw5655]

Long videos what got my subscription

[@Kylebythecreek]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@jamesaustin4140]

Yes a full length video is way better than 3 part short videos.

[@darrelldubree9658]

Great job, my friend, those finds are awesome, but worth it. Start high, can always come down. Machines with baggers are hot going into fall season, with leaf harvest time is near :)

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@mattbannon7657]

Excellent video, I own the 4260 and mow 3 acres a week in the season and mine has been running great for 12 years…learned a lot from this, thanks…2500 all day long and you may not want to let the guy who you got this from see this video 😂

[@thomasroche164]

Definitely appreciate the longer complete repairs. Thank you.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@Buddy_HI]

We very much enjoy watching your channel. You deserve to have many more subscribers than you have. Wishing you great success. Looking forward to more videos as you grow, learn and teach at the same time. Congratulations on the new puppy. We also have a golden doodle and he is a wonderful boy.

[@Kylebythecreek]

That’s very kind of you! Thanks so much!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Kyle, this has to be absolutely your best video so far! I loved not only the intro, but also that outro down by the creek, which looks so inviting this time of year. Good going, brother! (More comments separately.)

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@galatiel77ify]

I definitely appreciate the long video format. Keep up the good work.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!!

[@paulgamez8000]

You've taught me a lot and helped me save thousands. You are awesome🎉 keep up the knowledge giving. You do more than you know.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks so much. That’s nice to hear!

[@chiprheames3632]

That was totally PHAT Kyle, learned a lot, from Georgia my Mom place is in SC has a craftsman 42" and no local small engine shops it sucks will watch your channel and try repairs myself. Continue with extended time.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks!

[@robertfite3580]

Hey Kyle I watched the video of the dr brush cutter very good. I watch all your videos 😂

[@Kylebythecreek]

That’s great! Thanks for letting me know!

[@VikingShipExplorer]

Great video. Love the long videos. Start to finish is great.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you! I agree

[@michaelkoon8371]

You done great sir I really like watching you mower looks great

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@rickbroerman9267]

I LOVE the long videos 😊

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@rickbroerman9267 me too! I’ve been loving Jesse Muller’s videos lately. Amazing work he does, and his videos are unapologetically long! Love it

[@luziiluizth.8742]

Absolutely amazing videos sharing dear friend 🙏 Really enjoyed watching my favourite channel ❤❤❤ Super big big like thumbs up 👍👍👍👍 See you again, keep intouch ❤️

[@Kylebythecreek]

That’s awesome! Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

It's nice to see that you are a teacher, and it's good to see you learning as you go on these projects of yours. I mentioned to you in a comment a while back that I was rebuilding a 2001 MTD Yard Machine. I've got it completely done. It's like brand new now. There's no rust. It's all repainted all the mechanical issues fixed. It had a problem when I was done. It only had one speed and it was fast. It took some diagnosing but I found that the idler spring For the transmission belt was worn out.I put in a new spring and now I have slow speed to Fast speed it's working good

[@Kylebythecreek]

Glad to hear that!

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

@@Kylebythecreek I forgot to say, I will be watching.

[@jackonthefarm5540]

Loved the video. You are an easy person to listen to. I saw one thing that made me uneasy. I am a mechanical engineer and have designed plenty of things using belts and sheaves. The belt routing for the hydrostatic drives at one point only contacted a sheave on a small arc. Usually you want more wrap to transmit power. I am a little surprised Toro designed it with with so little wrap on the one sheave. I guess the power being transmitted must be low enough to not matter.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Interesting! Not that there’s anything I can do to change the belt routing, but cool to hear your expertise on that design by toro!

[@jackonthefarm5540]

@@Kylebythecreek This may be a subtle thing that you may have missed... the idler sheaves are usually placed to force the belt around a working sheave at least 90 and if possible 180 degrees. This is to transfer power without slippage.

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@jackonthefarm5540 I’m not sure what you mean

[@jamesbailey9856]

Mower looks great

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@jamesbailey9856 thanks!

[@stringbeanrg]

Looks brand new nice work

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you

[@Rick-the-Swift]

Hi, great video so far and look forward to the finale. Just wanted to throw out there, and you may have already figured this out, but at 8:20, the reason the mower isn't rolling freely is likely because you have the key in the off position. If you were to start it, or even not start it but have in the run position, the wheels should roll freely. This is because of the additional electronic brake they have installed on newer mowers. Without turning the key, it will stay locked up. Anywho, back to the video, but not before I make some popcorn. Love this sort of KZbin content 👍

[@Kylebythecreek]

I figure it out soon in the video, but it’s true I didn’t know this. Kind of a strange design to me, because I was dealing with a dead battery and a machine that wouldn’t roll. With no battery power, it wouldn’t matter which position the key is in

[@Rick-the-Swift]

@@Kylebythecreek Hey great video! The funniest part is when you started the mower and all the smoke filled the shed, I actually held my breath for about ten seconds until you pulled it out LOL. My best guess it holds the 2..3 quarts, but getting all the old oil out is probably what caused the over fill. As far as the price, I think you nailed it at $2500, especially if you tell them to watch this video before they buy it. And I totally agree that one long video is better than multiple parts. From my experience, the latter parts usually get less and less views, plus as you point out, everything is right here in a nice package, and there's no guessing as to which part contained which content. Good job sir, and look forward to more of your fine handy work! 👍

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@Rick-the-Swift hey, thanks so much!

[@samuelhshoemaker5541]

The off set in that pin is to make an eccentric adjuster for the valve adjustment

[@alanpettibone]

Just came across your channel and love this video. I don’t know if it helps, but I always let the ads run when I come across a new channel (or even just new to me).

[@Kylebythecreek]

Glad you found me on KZbin! I have no clue if watching the full ad helps. I know that long views and multiple views help!

[@aarzy888]

I have one of these and you can get little guards that go on top of the deck to stop grass getting on the pulleys

[@bigsonslawncare]

Those decks are amazing had one similar on ZTR50 Cut was awesome👍🏾 You're correct with the valve adjustment. And that engine will mow with one cylinder you only notice when you hit tall thick grass. I had this same problem with my FR651 bent push rod on #1 $2500 Is fare, And I love the full start to finish 🎬👏🏾

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!! I appreciate you tuning in and commenting

[@bigsonslawncare]

@@Kylebythecreek 💪🏾

[@shanebruce8349]

Awesome video Kyle!

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@dennisfulmer4933]

I've had mine for 10 years, exact same one great mower.

[@JimmyPerdue-y8f]

Awesome job brother

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@arikaplan8904]

Good job brother

[@CoreyConnors-f2n]

Great information. Thanks

[@arnoldevans6299]

Nice video

[@henryduke722]

Good video 😊

[@noush4283]

Ready for new home

[@andybecker2693]

I like the “start to finish” style of your vids. I wouldn’t take less than $1800 for that zero turn.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@shocky7473]

For future reference, you have to put the bypass levers in, bring the arms in and then turn the key on to release the brake relay in order to push the unit. All information available on the inter-webs.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Yes I realize that now. It didn’t take me long to figure it out on the video though. However, I know it’s hard to watch someone learn something you already know. But that was a new one for me.

[@atsue5399]

Hey Kyle. I enjoyed this video as well as all the others. I always watch your vids. Anyway, I wanted to comment a mechanical note to you on the problems you found on this engine. I had a Kawasaki FX751V with this same issue. This engine you have has been over heated. A bent push rod usually happens due to excessive tension in the valve tappet bores. This happens when the engine gets hot and warps the bore. The loose bolt for the rocker arm is also a giveaway for the engine getting to hot. Adding thread locker is likely to cause the engine to grenade it's self at some point when it bends another push rod. I would keep an eye on this engine and use it for a bit and see how it's going to act before you sell it. Sometimes you can get lucky and the engine will run fine for the life of the machine, but i just wanted you to be aware.

[@TimGren-jg4wt]

He needs more glue

[@Kylebythecreek]

The thread lock I used will cause it to grenade itself?

[@atsue5399]

@@Kylebythecreek Yes because that bolt being able to come loose again can actually save it. You have to watch this engine and listen to it as it runs. You'll start to hear a metallic clicking noise and when you check the valve clearance, it will be tight. This is just before it will bend a push rod again. I told the guy that the engine had been hot and to fix this, you have to replace the block and heads along with the valve tappets, rocker arm and the rocker adjustment cam but he didn't believe me. Well, after replacing the push rod, he came back in about a month later with the same issue and the bolt was backed out again. He decided it was better to just put a new engine on it. I later found that both intake valves had been so hot that they had lost almost all the seating surface and was about to be able to go further into the valve bores. Less than a millimeter left of seat. I have never seen this before. I'm not saying this engine will keep doing this, but just to save you a possible issue down the road.

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@atsue5399 I feel like I repaired this problem correctly. I agree with you, I could always do more, like replace the head or replace the whole engine, but I’m not sure I’m ready to make the same conclusion you’ve made.

[@doncooper3910]

Nice job

[@doncooper3910]

Just purchased a Toro 50 inch Time cutter max - great machine

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks!

[@bobhaddock957]

excellent video

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@jeffarmstrong7165]

Great video

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@sherrischneider2794]

What a mess in that wet grass. Try to mow dry if you can. Good job on the mower repair and take good care of it.

[@Kylebythecreek]

I mowed the wet grass on purpose for the video. Thanks for the compliment on the repair, but I’m selling the machine

[@Turbopee27]

Absolute W video as always

[@MarkMeadows90]

I was afraid this engine was going to have a compression issue for the one cylinder, but glad it was a valve issue. Glad there was no damage to the rocker and rocker arm. That zero turn mower turned out looking and sounding good! My dad owns a Toro zero turn mower. It's the same model in this video (SS 5000), even down to the same model Kawasaki engine. His is a 22 HP one though. Not much difference. His is either a 2010 or 2011 model year.

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@MarkMeadows90 I was glad too! Not too crazy of a fix, but it certainly required some serious attention

[@unti419]

Taryl recently bought a new Timecutter for his personal mower, He loves them.

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@unti419 nice! I didn’t know that

[@unti419]

@@Kylebythecreek kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nagayBn6ygpJI

[@tommccully1991]

Hi Kyle it was Awesome to learn that you are a Teacher that's Excellent as i Loved My Teachers you could never Learn enough from them with the Time that you got to spend with them. I have a Question for you as an ex John Deere Apprentice Mechanic from Canada I was wondering if you would know If I can put a Twin Cylinder Kohler or Briggs & stratton Engine on a 2002 Craftsman LT1000 that had Kohler Single Cylinder 17 HP Engine??

[@Kylebythecreek]

That’s awesome to hear about your experience with your teachers. Regarding your engine swap idea- yes, you should be able to. You’ll need to check several components though (bolt holes, muffler, crank shaft, drive pulley, electrical connections to name a few)

[@tommccully1991]

@@Kylebythecreek okay Cool thank you so very kindly for you're Answer & Advice so Quickly Take care always eh

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@tommccully1991 sure thing!

[@kebo57]

I just sold a 2015 Toro SW5000 just a couple weeks ago, which is identical to the SS5000 other than the SW5000 has a real steering wheel for direction and a foot pedal to control speed and forward/reverse, while the SS5000 has just the two paddle sticks for speed and direction. I had to replace the trans hydro drive belt and the idler pulley on mine a few months ago, I think both parts were about $75 total from my local Toro dealer. They were not too difficult to replace, just took some time and effort, and lying on your back underneath the back end of the mower. BTW, that's not an emergency brake, it's the electronic PARK BRAKE. It's supposed to engage automatically about 3 seconds after you shut the motor off (turn the key to OFF), or you can engage it manually anytime that you don't have the pedal depressed. If the Park brake is engaged, when you want to move forward, you can either disengage it manually by pushing the button, or by pressing the foot pedal (or moving the steering handles). It will disengage automatically as soon as you press the pedal or move one of the steering handles. I bought it not running for $500. It cleaned up really good, and I had to put about $400 altogether into it (the usual blades, belts, pulley, filters, plugs, fresh oil, pneumatic pedal damper cylinder, etc. As I said, I bought it non-running for $500, got it running really good, and then used it for a year and a half and got $1650 for it when I sold it, so I was happy!!!!!

[@benleppla9008]

You have to turn the key on to release parking brake to be able to roll the mower. My dad has 2 ss5000 and I have one too.

[@DefinitelyNotTomgreen]

If you know, you know. Keys, amirite?

[@Kylebythecreek]

Yup! I got it eventually. I needed to put my jump pack on the battery

[@kencunningham7368]

If you have a tracking problem, check tire pressure first

[@philliphall5198]

I would replace the bearings in the last one just to know they are all fixed 😊😊😊

[@alleycat.propertymaintenan3821]

you should keep that mower for your house perfect with the 50 in deck

[@Kylebythecreek]

I think that with so many machines. But then I just sell them!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Still working on my first ZT repair/service for a customer so I could identify with a lot in this video. I would have tested the magnetos exactly the same way and also the left cylinder. Before you opened it up I knew it was dislodged push rod and how it got there. I already knew about those brilliant cam adjusters. Way better method to adjust. I would have removed all rocker studs, cleaned and threadlocked, although I believe the exhaust are usually what backs out due to more extreme temperature fluctuations. Surprised you forgot to order the choke cable at the same time you ordered idlers. It happens. 😉

[@paulmonk7820]

Just wondering if those untapped spindles were intended to be installed with longer bolts and nuts. 😮 43:56

[@Kylebythecreek]

Not from what I looked up

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

More comments! Although that was a bummer for you to fill the oil according to spec and it was overfilled, I was very glad to learn about that because I’ve got to do my first oil change on a Kawi shortly and I found differing specs for the same engine. I’ll underfill to start and top it off bit by bit to get it right. I wonder whether tilting the machine a bit might have emptied more out of the sump and that’s why it overfilled. I’ll tilt this one and let you know. 🔧👍 I think your starting price sounds just about right, although I haven’t priced out zero turns yet so I don’t know the market much.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Yes, there could have been oil left in the block. Although I did blow the oil out using my air compressor, so…who knows!!

[@joshroberts1777]

i have the same zero turn the motor on mine runs good but needs rings but not knocking. im from Connecticut to

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@joshroberts1777 nice!

[@joshroberts1777]

@@Kylebythecreek yeah

[@Srmoore79]

I have a 2013 Toro time cutter SS5000 and it’s awesome. There are a few things to watch out for the electric brake if it goes out you not starting that beast and the flap it seems well made but I’m on my second one and I need a new one. Of course my wife isn’t very mindful about the flaps

[@Kylebythecreek]

The flaps?

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

I think 2500 is a good price for this quality mower. I would mow the overgrown hill by going down the steep parts, being 50" wide it will take no time and needs lifted to it's highest position when dry.

[@petervaneverdink448]

I assume this model should have the belt shields which you are missing. They are cheap. Possibly also missing the rubber floor mat where your feet sit on the platform. Good job getting it going again!

[@Kylebythecreek]

I’m not sure. Either way, it’s sold now

[@flavorhostage]

I'm watching this because I've been looking for something bigger than my walk-behind mower to mow the school yard that the district only mows twice a year. (I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.) I guess Portland Public Schools only has six guys taking care of 126 properties. Since this is a volunteer thing, I don't want to spend much more than I have already (Echo string trimmer and Honda mower) and this might help get me one that's not too expensive and fix it myself.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Great!

[@ogatkinson6274]

Great video, I would pay 2000 only because that's all I have to spend. nice

[@niles006]

What was the stuff in the red bottle you wiped everything down with? It went to fast to see what it was. Nice job by the way 👍

[@Kylebythecreek]

Marvel mystery oil

[@erinsquirkychannel501]

Cub-cadet 1515 1500 tractor won't start on choke or no choke used to before had new carb put on it spray starting fluid in the carb it runs dies do it again it will stay running, fuel line was clogged twice before sometimes get gas in fuel filter sometimes not, just want it to start n run everytime only has 2230hrs on it. What should I do to get it to start everytime? Thank you

[@garyfreida6504]

Kawasaki uses one steel push rod and one aluminum push when they build their motors. You can put steel push rods in on all of the valves in the Kawasaki motors and that will eliminate the bent push rods.

[@slowstang88]

The rocker shaft eccentric is for valve lash

[@Kylebythecreek]

I learned this as I was installing it. Pretty interesting design

[@paulmorak8184]

While you had the deck off, I was just wondering why you didn't clean the underside

[@Kylebythecreek]

I did. Not everything gets filmed

[@arikaplan8904]

I don't know what year but I picked up a 42 inch cut time cutter for $250 supposedly would have locked up engine in my diagnosis I found the cylinder was full of fuel so I replaced the carburetor and it does not want to start I'm getting a stupid clicking from the solenoid I have a new solenoid on the way and I hope that'll be the end of it we'll find out. No matter what I believe I did well purchasing it for 250 it's immaculate where is case I can put an engine on it or parted out

[@arlodewald5378]

Hopefully you did adjusted the values on the outside as well as rechecking the repaired one after a few hours of operation . They didn't just fail for no reason or to say it correctly come lose .

[@darrelldubree9658]

Choke just missing a spring on carb. Common issue on the Kawasaki. They pop off and get lost. Easy fix :) Never mind this, but this is another thing that happens on the Kawasaki engines, i see your spring is still there :)

[@charleschapman2428]

Thanks for the video, ever think about a ram pump in that stream ?

[@Kylebythecreek]

Can you explain?

[@jackonthefarm5540]

The "M" on your ohm meter is "mega" ohms. Kilo is 1000's, Mega is millions.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Saw that $200 Toro ZT and I yelled, “That’s exactly what I’ve been hoping to get!!!”. I spotted one at $300 recently but someone else beat me to it. 😢 I can’t afford to shell out much more than that at this stage, so I’ll probably come up with one in the Winter when they’re not in demand. 🤞 I’d make a lot off something like that, but to be honest I’d keep it for personal use until something better came along.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Mine wasn’t $200

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@Kylebythecreek I thought you said you gave the customer $200 off the price of the lawn tractor you sold him for the ZT turn trade-in. How much DID you pay for it then?

[@kansascowboy5721]

Another good video 👍🏻

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@darrelldubree9658]

How many hours are on the machine ? It is a shame that these manufactures can not put grease fittings on bearings. Most would not grease, but at least the option would exist to make your machine last longer :) Thanks again for your sharing your journey. I experienced the same thing with parking brakes. Went to pick one up and had to drag it on my trailer with my winch. Got it home and powered it up and found out the brakes are 12v activated. What a stupid idea. That actuator assembly probably cost as much as the mower, Lol :)

[@Kylebythecreek]

There’s no hour meter on this model- very strange and poor choice by toro to not include one

[@bobhaddock957]

try using needle scaler on under side of decks....a lot less scrapeing

[@Kylebythecreek]

It wasn’t too bad

[@douglasmorrison9098]

That off center hole is for Adjusting the valve

[@Kylebythecreek]

Yup! I figure it out. Hopefully you get a chance to watch the whole video

[@douglasmorrison9098]

@@Kylebythecreek First time Ive seen that on a valve but have in my years as a lifelong mechanic seen it uused on other applications but usually they give a Much larger adjustment area for engine valves because of the need for resurfing valves and seats and even valve stems. That type of adjustment even allows the rocker to move orward and backward which to me is a very bad desigm which could be the reason that boly that held that rocker stand in place came loose and could also be the reason that one pushrod was bent. Thats a VERY BAD valve design

[@paulmonk7820]

There was some thickened old oil left in the crankcase that wouldn't drain even when you used air pressure. I like to add a little bit of diesel or kerosene to the oil and run it a few minuute before draining.😮 51:08

[@Kylebythecreek]

Probably right. Not sure I would personally add diesel, but I get where you’re coming from

[@Motoxr32]

A lot of the smoke issue is because you used compressed air to push out old oil too aside from being overfilled. Combination I think.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Interesting. I don’t usually do that with compressed air. Can you tell me how that led to smoke?

[@Motoxr32]

@@Kylebythecreek it happened to me on a brand new wright stander mower with Kawasaki engine when doing my first oil change I wanted to make sure I got as much out as I could and put compressed air into oil fill tube with a rag to seal it up for pressure. I’m assuming I pushed oil into the valve train and cylinders 🤷🏻‍♂️ Maybe ruined a valve seal in the process. That engine always smoked after that but never did it before. Kawasaki rep called bs and would not replace engine. It was my first new mower. I sold at a loss and bought a different mower just because it smoked every start for a good period of time and was embarrassing at clients homes.

[@darrellgarlough7140]

Kyle, i was slightly confused for a minute when you jumped from the coil to the valves, so i assume the coil worked after you cleaned it?? Also if the bearings are packable the one you saved should be repacked so it doesn't go bad as well. It was sounding a little dry. At least thise are packable yhe Craftsman one are not and a lot of them are no longer available, i am waiting till mowing season is over to see if i can soruce some for my old Craftsman i resently redid.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Hi! Yes, my test of the coils assured me that I wasn’t experiencing a spark issue. This was undoubtedly confirmed when I swapped the left coil to the right side and the engine ran the same way (still only firing on the same one cylinder). This test proved that the “dead” cylinder had a different issue than a spark issue. Logically, I went to investigate the valves on the “dead” side of the engine. I hope that helps!

[@theholyplunger]

He was slightly confused too

[@jamesravnikar5622]

Did you release the parking break.

[@peterlatterner55]

Thank you for mentioning your geographic location (Connecticut). I live in Kensington, Maryland. Would a zero-turn mower work on a 30-degree slope? I can't go up and down because of parked cars in the street. Would the mower be too dangerous going laterally? I have a steep hill on my property.

[@Kylebythecreek]

I’m not sure. But I bet the manufacturer of the zero turn you’re considering would specify the slope it can operate on

[@peterlatterner55]

@@Kylebythecreek Thank you for your reply.

[@darrelldubree9658]

brakes, need 12 volts to release. key on :)

[@Kylebythecreek]

Yup. I figure it out. It’s in film in the video too. Hopefully you get a chance to watch the whole video

[@jameslawnmowerrepair]

Hey kyle! New video 🎉🎉🎉 im in the middle of it but sp far its great, cant wait to watch the rest! Will you still be making videos once school starts? Or should i say, as frequently. If not thats totally ok becaise i have to go back to school on the 27th and I'm not looking forward to it, anyways, enough of that, have a nice rest of your day! What ever day you look at this, ok bye now

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks so much! Inevitably school will slow me down, but I’ll keep working to put out as many quality videos as possible!

[@jameslawnmowerrepair]

@Kylebythecreek you're welcome, happy to hear you'll still be posting videos, we aren't going anywhere, you're videos are awesome!

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@jameslawnmowerrepair it’s nice to hear some positivity in the comment section! Thank you for tuning in!

[@jameslawnmowerrepair]

​@@Kylebythecreek you're welcome!😊 I have a question, what size is your shed, I just finished up my 12x12, it's what I could afford! It has 8ft walls and 10ft center where the peak of the roof is, I was curious because I want to make the most of my space seeing how your shed is set up, thanks!

[@TSyoyo]

You always have a good attitude in your videos. People should respond accordingly. Keep it up man, really liked this episode.

[@JerryHighfill-f5v]

My ride kt725 . Turn the key and don't make a sound. And just was using it .

[@arnoldkinsler6236]

Where in CT are you? I may be interested in purchasing the mower. AIK from Danbury

[@Kylebythecreek]

Send me an email [e-mail]

[@arikaplan8904]

What are you going to sell it for

[@moviesynopsis001]

How much did you pay for it and how much did you sell it for

[@paulmonk7820]

You forgot to polish the deck wheels 😅 54:37

[@Kylebythecreek]

It sold no problem. The buyer never complained about the unpolished deck wheels, believe it or not!

[@paulmonk7820]

Put bigger wheels on to make it higher😅 57:48

[@Kylebythecreek]

That’d be interesting. Probably mess up the levelness of the deck though

[@justinhenry8745]

Hi puppy

[@larry9133]

Should more like 1.5 to 1.8 on the oil

[@rickbroerman9267]

You have a turn on the key 🔑 to release electric brakes

[@_Otaku-kt8be]

I wouldn't say you restored it you just repaired it

[@RobertPezzuti]

In the market for a zero turn if you have any you would like to sell…..btw….good stuff on videos

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks! I don’t have any at the moment. They are certainly hard to come by

[@bobby.lawncare1393]

Keep it

[@Kylebythecreek]

I sold it yesterday!