Briggs TERRIBLE Mistake! Massive Mower Recall! ⚠️

In "The Fire It Up Starter", Taryl goes over this super rare Briggs mower that was only produced for a short time in 1960. It was called a Sonoduct mower and their plan was to try and put the flywheel under the deck to keep it quieter. Does it work? Why was it recalled? Many questions are answered in this hour long how-to video while getting this thing going like it's 1960 all over again!
Prior to and after the fix, local Grass Rat, Elk Skins, has been using his super power to take out locals with power equipment. He has come to be known as... THE FIRE IT UP STARTER. See how it all plays out in another funny, scary and educational video from your good friends over at Grass Rats Garage. And as Taryl always says... There's Your Dinner!! =
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[@TarylFixesAll]

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[@rcrobinson9529]

Need some more HV-350. Web site says "out of stock".

[@TarylFixesAll]

@@rcrobinson9529 Fixed it! We have it in stock thanks!

[@rcrobinson9529]

@@TarylFixesAll Great!! TY.

[@stclairstclair]

I lost it at "free flowing lox"

[@lopincol]

Do you have everything on the website in stock at the shop?

[@lynnh7694]

My grandmother had one, it sat in the corner of the yard with no cover through 4 seasons. I dumped gas down the carburetor and pulled it a bunch of times until it fired up and cut her grass every summer with it.

[@M.TTT.]

Dang!

[@matttravers5764]

Dem ole Briggs motors were great!👍

[@Gothguitarist]

I doubt that and again I'll say it again I seriously doubt that's the one you used

[@lynnh7694]

@@Gothguitarist OK guy. Whatever you think. Lol

[@Jamesypoo.z]

Carbatrator*

[@OcotilloTom]

I was 14 when this mower was built. It was also the year I bought a used 1949 Cushman Highlander motor scooter. I'm 76 now and me and that old Cushman are still kicking!

[@santaclause2875]

Good for you, Tom!!! I ain't fer behind ya !! Go get 'em !!!!

[@randybeard6040]

I am also 76 and had a old Cushman Scooter when i was 14-15, later bought a used Sears Crusaire Scooter. Actually the Old Cushman Scooter was well made and would run close to 50 mph. It was much better than a Bicycle and allowed me to travel all those country roads--wish that I still had it. Been Riding Motorcycles and scooters for many years, just recently sold my 750 Honda Shadow...

[@timpearce4255]

Being a child of the 50's/60's I never heard of one of these. I appreciate all the things I learn about here at GRASS RATS UNIVERSITY, thanks a million. Taryl, I like your teaching style. It is easy to retain what you show/discuss in each video. I have definitely benefited by watching.

[@michael931]

Are you getting your B&S degree?

[@timpearce4255]

@@michael931 YES! Majoring in B&S with a minor in Ingenious Junk Recycling

[@barrypettit3668]

Awesome video! I think Taryl and all his side kicks should be nominated for an Oscar. His videos sure beat anything out of hollyweird. Always learn something from Taryl, keep up the great work.

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

So you say they install the undercoat at the factory??

[@mzeusk13]

The Oscar is now only for globohomo agenda promotion, not for great acting skills etc. Cheers! 👌

[@donparker8246]

I think it's definitely a candidate for a full restoration. I also think it's interesting that the deck design is very much like a Lawn Boy with the front corner discharge. I'll bet it gives a really nice cut. Great video Taryl.👍😁

[@jeffclark2725]

Yea,it's the lawnboy deck,the engine doesn't sound any quieter that the modern engine

[@huntnfishnuts5880]

Taryl always finds the cool old stuff to bring back to life.

[@douggoddard9109]

Chickanic says Honda is calling it quits on the push mower

[@handbananaistherapist642]

I have a JCP refrigerator manufactured in 1978! Still works!

[@patjohnson3100]

Great revival. 60 years old and TD brings them back alive. I had no idea B & S made such an engine. Never seen one. I really appreciate TD's decision to maintain originality on this rare equipment as much as possible. I saved as much and renovated as much as I could on my 1948 Ford, and I'm glad I did. It preserves authenticity. Thanks

[@jeffreypeters8446]

Taryl, you need to make a 3x5 flag with your logo on it! I would be proud to hang that in my workshop! You have saved me $1000’s! I repair my own equipment now instead of buying new. I’ve also become the neighborhood go to guy for small engine repair thanks to you! I have a pressure washer and a back back blower sitting in my workshop right now that a neighbor dropped off for me to fix! Keep posting the amazing videos!

[@telegrammetraylfixesall3248]

Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️.Hit me up to claim gift ❤️

[@doughenning4899]

You could eat an apple through a tennis racquet with choppers like that👍👍😂😂👍great shows👍Cheers from Australia. !

[@christiem5741]

Oh my Goodness!!! I love when Elkskins is in the videos!! Love the new haircut 😊 More Elkskins in the videos!!! I think he puts such a funny spin and balance with Taryl

[@thyubernoob]

Elk Skins gets another staring role!👍 Would love to see the bloopers!

[@santaclause2875]

Wow, what a huge piece of fecal!! Never knew they made a pile like that. Maybe if they'd piped the exhaust down under the deck, it might be quieter. You guys are all hilarious! And Elkskins was freakin' hilarious too!

[@kalebbrown93]

Standard Lawn Boy’s already had bottom exhaust. So they weren’t super loud to begin with.

[@ralphmills7322]

Thank Taryl, that carburetor was a trip down memory lane. I remember my Dad working on one back in the 70's. He grew up on a farm and didn't want to drive 25-30 miles to the big city just to buy a new diaphragm, so he cut one out of an old bicycle inner tube. I was stunned that the engine started and ran. It was only temporary until his next trip to the city, but it impressed me.

[@randb4865]

Thanks Taryl for these, look forward to it Sunday morning!

[@randb4865]

I could hear the sadness in your voice when you said "...battery powered lawnmowers..." ☹️😪

[@kg4muc]

Wish Briggs still had that muffler. It was one of the quietest I have heard for motors of that age Definitely a piece of history

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

I generally find using a 'Low Tone' from a larger engine works well Otherwise the options are limited until you fab something like a motorcycle muffler to your app. I've an Onan powered Miller that sounds sweet with 1 discarded HD muffler mounted along the top corner👍 Exits in direction of controls so is easy to monitor exhaust note. I tried a catalytic one >Kawasaki, but decided the exhaust note was cleaned too much... It emitted a clean humid exhaust 🤨Wanted an honest exhaust assessment

[@krawfish1000]

Thanks for taking the time to explain how the carburtrader functions. I really enjoyed that part.

[@prevost8686]

Elk Skins is not to be trifled with. One must never mistake his mild-mannered easy going nature as a sign of weakness. Good to see him in a video.👍

[@codered2224]

My favorite month. Well done gentlemen. I love this channel 🙂💯

[@barryewalt3606]

That's an awesome find Taryl and she runs great, great work.

[@pyromedichd1]

I don't think I've ever seen Elkskins that clean.

[@scottgm321]

You guys are a riot. Thanks for brightening up my day.

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

Man!! I wish I had that old DynaMow! It was really cool! Heavy, but cool!

[@matttravers5764]

Awesome 😎. Always wanted to see a video on the sonoduct!

[@oncewaslost1982]

Yes! Sonoduct! It's super cool to see one of these in detail. I think this is one of very few videos out there now of these ultra rare Briggs. Rock on Taryl!

[@JpLuckeyman]

Thanks for another good video it's interesting to see how things were put together I used to tear things apart when I was younger I enjoy working on the things but I can't anymore

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

That’s cool seeing it running! It’s just like remembering that old DynaMow running! Thanks bud for showing us those old machines working!

[@ronsena8595]

Keep doing what you do so well. Very educational. Thumbs up Tyryl.

[@tomdale1313]

Sure do enjoy it when you get them old ones back on the road, tanks for sharing...

[@georgemyers6518]

That’s awesome to see the old girl brought back to life and mow grass. I was born in 1960 so I’ve never seen one of these before.

[@ClickinChicken]

watched to end. That's what friends are for. It's like the joy of 'firing up' my snow machine!! Delayed gratification. Fire it up! Fire it up!

[@georgehofgren6123]

That really was pretty amazing, seeing that completely obsolete, obscure, dinosaur breathe back to Life again. Very well done 👏 👏 👏 💥

[@Andrew-er5cf]

These videos are great! Have learned so much. Thanks Mr. Dactyl!

[@douglasdailey5998]

I enjoyed watching this video. I know that i will never work on a motor like this, but i watched the whole video anyway. I did learn a lot about the carburetor.

[@tbonky]

Thanks for the in-depth review on this style carbetator! I’ve got one to clean up on an 80’s Sear’s tiller!

[@williamalexander3591]

Same here!

[@keithstudly6071]

Request! Back in the 60's my dad had a rotary mower with a Briggs & Stratton engine and it had a 'wind-up' spring starter. You folded the crank handle out and cranked it to wind up the spring and when you folded the crank back the spring was released and turned the engine over to start it. I don't think it ever worked very well. I wish I could see you fix one of these.

[@randyhall2135]

We had one too when I was a kid. Bought at Leonard's Department Store in Fort Worth TX. Briggs called it an impulse start.

[@billlynn7983]

I found one of those wind up starters. It’s caked with dirt and rust I don’t think it would ever work again. I might put a little time in it and see what happens.

[@kevinamundsen7646]

My father owned a Sunbeam crank-start Tecumseh and it was nothing but a pain. Cut the lawn with it for several years. Self-propelled by a toothed belt off the underside crankshaft and helical-cut steel cylinders that rubbed on the rear tires when you pulled the handle up.

[@gavmansworkshop5624]

Got a one on a shelf over here in Australia. Weird but does still work. No idea if it runs but one day I'll do a vid 👍

[@Christian-cp9hb]

Yep I remember those wind up starters. They were in the early 60s

[@nothanks9050]

One man's popsicle stick is another man's toothpick, we don't judge! Great find, never seen one out in the wild.

[@lonhoschar1943]

I like seeing the old stuff brought back to life. Even though some them might not be nearly as powerful or efficient as the newer equipment.

[@blubberywhale9247]

Thanks for the solder on the tank trick, exactly what I needed to know!

[@matta3888]

Neat mower and I would touch up the paint. Thank you for the education about.

[@Northernstar9370]

Yeah, I think just about every company out there has an "Edsel" in their past but ol' Breaks N Scrapem had a doozy there! Excellent video as always guys!

[@adnacraigo6590]

Never seen one of those mowers. I always learn something when I watch your videos.

[@vzjtothalo1]

The deck design definitely says Lawn Boy to me. Another great video!

[@angieshaw8877]

....bought a couple "antique-ers", along with more modern small engine stuff at a local pawn shop...really appreciate your inspiring "can do" and humorous "tooterings"... NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD!! @LDS/FPK GA

[@HorsepowerAddicted]

Amazing that these dinosaurs can be revived by such an artist who does it with humor and style. One of the coolest restoration videos i've seen.

[@chatrkat]

That’s a cool old motor. I’ve never seen one of them in all my years. Great revival project. 👍🏻

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

That is definitely a Halloween mower, it just looks scary.

[@barryewalt3606]

That's a cool find isn't Bill, and he's got it going as usual..

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@barryewalt3606 it really is. I am not fond of really old equipment but I would have felt obligated to get that one running

[@mjg263]

Very cool, never heard of these before!

[@scrappysgarage7404]

Taryl you should definitely restore it. I look forward to seeing it all shiny brand new.

[@davida1hiwaaynet]

Love it! Very cool that you have an example of this, after the recall and 60 years. I would have killed for one of those when I was younger!

[@markrunyon5524]

A nice,lazy Sunday and another great Grass rats video.What a wacky design!-Life is good.-Nice of you to throw "Elkskins" a bone!

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

My grandpa had an old Dyno Mow that looked a lot like that, but the Briggs engine was upright. Man! I wish I still had it!

[@mtcruse]

I've been wanting one of these mowers (or at least the engine) for decades! (Edit - got one 6/12/23!)

[@aaronmiller6880]

Learn a lot of stuff from you thanks for showing all your trick to big T

[@Samlol23_drrich]

Not sure who is the creative genius behind these, but they are just great

[@doughenning4899]

Hey Tarly. Your comedy is good but your knowledge is amazing !!! Cheers. 👍👍👍👍

[@gena1430]

Just discovered your content a couple of days ago and I'm already a fan. I pick up good diy stuff and I like the different way you state things compared to here in Texas. Win win!

[@arthurhudgens8213]

Great vedio man. cool rare old briggs no doubt. Only saw one of these in a old briggs repair manual whe I was a kid..keep up the great work yall 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ItsMrAssholeToYou]

My, what a lovely shade of blue that exhaust is.

[@russellmaddock3492]

Taryl, you and the gang are the best! Love your videos. Learning with some comedy mixed in. October thirty first, don't forget to hand out lots of candy for all the little Goplens this evening. Looks like it is going to be a mild evening here in southeastern Mi for the kinds, hopefully the light rain that could dampen the trick or treaters holds off until they are finished trick or treating. Thanks again Taryl and gang for the video.

[@kenhart5259]

When I was a teacher we had a two-stroke Briggs& Stratton vertical crankshaft lawn mower engine that came in. We did get it running but eventually scrapped it.

[@antoniomarc7174]

Great skit…👍👍 & WoW that is something different hopefully you find that cover would be a great piece to see restored.

[@hotdog5966]

Elkskins is a natural in front of a camera, so much raw talent. can he sing and dance too?

[@v-g-z3689]

Breaks&Scrap'em, Tejunkseh, Tecnomotor, Aspirin... these engines all have funny names :D

[@DugatDizzyLizzys]

Hi Taryl. I love old machinery like that. That's 8 years older than me. Probably the reason it was hard to turn over was it was built before the idea of depressing the exhaust valve a little bit to reduce the pressure to help starting. This is a reason that exhaust valves get burnt out on older machines that had that "easy" start solution. There are more modern machines that solved it by when the machines up to speed, the little lump to press the exhaust valve retracts so it stops the valve burning out.

[@daveyboy8907]

The grease on that tooth pick really helps it slide between the teeth and that carb spray freshens the breath..Nothing like shop breath.

[@tomholley5464]

Even though it was a failure it is still quite the machine for its day

[@petee716]

Good informative video. It was a nice surprise to hear a shout out for my hometown Eden, NY!

[@user-neo71665]

There are 2 parts to the cover. A bottom that remained on the mover and a top that was hinged for maintenance. Good luck on finding them. I've only ever seen one and it was busted up.

[@ElainesDomain]

4 years ago I couldn't get ten bucks for a 1972 McLean front throw reel mower and a 1974 McLean edger. Original paperwork on both. Both ran. I finally left them on the curb. Took a few days for someone to grab them.

[@mikemorgan5015]

Very cool find! I've been on the lookout for the 24" Lawnboy version for some time. While they are considered under powered, they aren't as bad as you'd think. This was before the concept of mulching had taken hold. And with the these big, straight, tangent grass chutes at the front of the mower and dead flat blades, they would handle a lot more than you'd think. They only had to cut the grass once, not process it. All that exposed spinning mass under this one is just crazy though. I wonder how many of those scoop castings came apart at 3600 rpm spraying chunks of aluminium shrapnel? Seemed like a great idea at the time......

[@gillgetter3004]

Neighbor had one in the 60’s first rotary mower I used. I had to get a bigger kid to pull it or my dad. When he replaced it with a Murray 4 hp couldn’t believe how easy to pull!👍

[@sheila6652]

Tarly,you are amazing. I think you could fix anything.!!

[@jpulley]

This skit is a masterpiece!

[@sschrybu]

Greetings from 🇨🇦. Great episode, love your channel.

[@bertgrau3934]

For only a 3 Horsepower, it seems like it cut pretty good. Another interesting video.

[@danielarney9729]

Thank you, your help is appreciated. Been watching your titorialas in depth for real world refresher on points. I have a weldanpower 225 with an onan generator from the eighties with dual plug setup, getting fuel 6 years ago but no spark, welded fine 10 years ago before parking it with a cover on back of truck. Onan went through different ownership and no clue to parts availability. Probably many more guys out there with same shituation. No voltage getting to coil, points move nice, they where replaced along with condenser, and some kind of little cdi looking box when I bought it from a guy 12 years ago when it welded great. Wish I was close enough to drop it off. You would blow the interwebs leather gromet out if you worked on a couple of these bastards. Everyone has a brokenan generator in there welder, or camper.

[@503challenger]

Check the magneto..... Onans have that problem.

[@justinnitsuj7041]

2:12 ahahah omg that "what??!!!" reaction...perfect!!!!

[@JpLuckeyman]

Break and scrap them LOL I love that comment

[@dean-543]

Your equipment bursting into flames is good motivation to keep things clean. A+ design.

[@WJCTechyman]

A plus design? Honda's HRS21 had better serviceability built in. Need access to the magneto? There's a cover on the top of the deck. Pull starter needs a new rope? You don't have to disassemble half of the machine to get to it. It was also on top of the deck. The Briggs design was more D-, but overall an F due to the lack of an actual cooling fan, resulting in health and safety recalls for potential fires and having to disassemble most of the machine to get to major components. Although, Briggs still makes it incredibly difficult to replace recoil starter ropes as you have to pull a handful of fasteners, pull the oil dipstick and pull off the entire fan shroud. My Honda engines and the clone engines? three bolts or nuts securing the recoil. Tecumseh was the same. a couple of fasteners and you don't have to pull the whole fan shroud.

[@tsmith578]

Hey There Taryl,,, I have watched many of these videos when you have a fuel tank from a old machine that has rust holes in it. There used to be repair kits that you could get from the auto parts store that worked very well. They are. SYON brand if I remember correctly,. I have not seen them in quite a few years now but maybe you could find some online. They are a two part epoxy in a plastic bag type envelope that has a divider in the middle, and the kit comes with a piece of berlap type material in it for the repair. I have used these kit in the past and had very good results. And if I remember correctly the last time I purchased one they were only around ten dollars. Thank you for the videos man. Tim from Wisconsin.

[@markcdeyoung3118]

Well The color is appropriate on that motor .. cuz it seems to be one lemon of a design ! ... Yeah it runs really quiet all right 😅

[@thomasfx3190]

My grandmother would shake her head at this Sonoduct business and call it “flim flam!” But it’s cool, I’d like to hear it run!

[@jamesadams2333]

I just love these video! I’m surprised Taryl is nearly 60. He doesn’t look it! Keep up the great work and take care! Happy Halloween to ya! 🎃

[@jimmungai1938]

I remember back in the 70s when somebody would pull a joint out of his pocket and someone else with a fire it up fire it up And then we would have a nice evening hey Terrel you have a nice day

[@conradstone6719]

With the intake on the blades, what were they thinking of, obioviusly not thinking that the clippings would go around with the cooling air, and thats your dinner!. great stuff Taryl kep doing it.

[@JOEZEP54]

Great to get a piece of history up & running. Stay well, Joe Z

[@freetolook3727]

@29:25 You need to tie your hair up in a cute ponytail just like Mustie's! 😂😂😂

[@jjock3239]

Slipper in the chipper, "Fire it up, Fire it up"! Fun video. I have never seen one of those mowers, but know that back when it was being sold, I would never have bought one. Sometimes, good ideas can come from bad decisions, but this wasn't one of those times. I still love the old Briggs engines, they were indestructible. BTW: I drove my bosses Edsel Citation back in 1959 when it was new, and for as ugly as it was, it was a very nice car. GM and Chrysler also made the same styling errors back then. I could never understand how GM could have gone from such a winning design as the 55 and 56 Olds, to the abominations of 57 and 58. The designers and decision makers, must have been on a mushroom diet. Great stuff, I enjoy the actors in your little Playhouse Theater.

[@court7803]

I used to make mower bases for Honda, Greenfields and Victa.

[@michaelkoon8371]

Hey taryl love your vidows have learned so much from watching you fix things it takes time and pacances to do thing you need to do

[@jamesmcqueen6038]

God blessed you with energy and talent and everyone loves you and your show. I wish I knew you as a close friend but I live in Tennessee and I don't know where you live. God Bless You (Mac)

[@dekoldrick]

Good to know about the asbestos thing. I have an antique mower sitting around here that I don't know anything about how it works. Not sure what I'm going to do with it but I know to be careful about the gaskets now.

[@tnekkc]

I was 14 years old in 1965 and knocked on doors where the lawn needed mowing. I would charge $2.50. I was getting rich. Briggs and Stratton from Sears.

[@williamcarl4200]

I must say, I always enjoyed the Lawnboy deck and am fascinated to see it copied here on a Briggs machine. A normal 3.5 on that deck might be pretty fun to run.

[@krijskovacic4938]

You can never say anything bad about a B and S. I pulled one out of a dump once, put in new condenser kit and plug and it worked great! Mowed the lawn with it for two years in South Florida. Learned how to replace piston rings in small engine class but never had to ever do it on an old B and S. Loved them old ones. I never could get one of those Sears Tecumseh engines to run, but a Briggs, never had an issue.

[@sgnt9337]

I once fixed a leaking gas tank on my 1949 Plymouth using solder and a MAPP gas torch. Worked great (had to remove and thoroughly rinse out gas tank first).

[@dougjones4007]

Have you ever seen or worked on a Montgomery Ward lawnmower that to start it! You turned a crank an pushed a button to make the engine over! I had one when I was 6 years old !