Briggs and Stratton 300e 125cc lawnmower saved from the dump

[@FortunateReview]

Great find. I had one new but me and my parents about five years ago did not keep proper maintenance on this mower. So it died. I wish I still had it. But it's cool to see you found one. If treated properly they/my new one runs like a champ!!

[@tommy-time5240]

I love Free Mowers.!!

[@qtbrye]

I also got this mower last summer from someone's curb as well. Not a bad little mower for someone with a small yard (townhouse), it started up with one pull for me, and I sold it just yesterday for $125.

[@ThomasMarcotte-jt9od]

I found one just like it on the street. I pulled the rope to see if the engine was stuck and it started right up!

[@MAKESHIFTFARMs]

I also got one of these from the curb yesterday and it fired right up

[@Gokartsandstuff82]

As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure 😂

[@MarkMeadows90]

That's a Walmart exclusive brand, Hyper Tough. They make those push mowers to be "throw away" models just because of how cheaply made they are. To me personally, those cheap push mowers can last as long as a more expensive Honda push mower if you give it the proper maintenance. Nice save with that one.

[@YogisNoviceGarage]

As someone who’s just getting into small engine repair, I have learned to use soapy water to clean those spongy air filters. The carb cleaner can cause the air filter to become very brittle and break apart

[@johnhyde5841]

I just sold one just like it for $80. Good revival!!

[@everybodysjonathan]

Nice find and tow home. The blade looks like it was mounted upside down and carb cleaner tends to ruin the filter material. It takes longer but I’ve used dawn soap with good results. Wait for it to dry then oil.

[@modestmechanics181]

I'm gonna take another look at that blade....I was making sure the blade wasn't bent or the lug wasn't broken..I didn't even look to see if it was upside down... 😆 it's the little things.. thank you

[@mjg263]

FYI the blade is on upside down, you’re cutting with the back side of the blade. Runs great though!

[@modestmechanics181]

I saw that 😶😶 😆 thank you

[@amznazn88]

Can I add a bag to this mower? I just got one from the curb & it works great!

[@TheLoneRoninYT]

Im johns old neighbor great video! Subbed

[@modestmechanics181]

Thanks for the sub!

[@billdeblaey6078]

Dawn detergent and warm water for the filter. That's easily a $50.00 lawn mower around here!!

[@nicolaskuehnle3521]

Hey, I saw your black widow build on the channel! I have one of these karts myself. Your rear tires look bigger than mine. What wheels / tires do you have on it? Mine has the stock 16x8.0x7 set on it. I’ve been on the look out for a taller set of tires for my build and was curious of what you have and where I can find it. Thanks!

[@modestmechanics181]

I am also running 16x8x7 on the rear of my black widow I chose a nobby tire i found them on amazon.....and 15x6x6 on the front...I originally bought bigger rims and tires but the wheels are splined on the axle so went with a more aggressive looking tire and the original rims

[@YogisNoviceGarage]

Was I looking at that wrong or was the blade upside down when you first lifted it up

[@modestmechanics181]

It was on upside down you are correct

[@RickSmith-f1j]

You could gap the coil with a business card and your blade was upside down

[@aakashnath1802]

What oil did you use to oil the air filter ?

[@modestmechanics181]

5w 30 is what I used

[@geraldalfano5581]

Every small engine mechanic and their brother gaps an ignition coil with a business card.

[@modestmechanics181]

This is true, a business card in most cases can be the right tool for the job. Great point 👍

[@TexasDesert3523]

I'm angry that these lawnmower companies don't make a lawnmower that starts easily for women. Eight years ago when I bought this mower, I was strong enough to pull the cord fast enough to start it. Now I'm too frail to do so.