Diagnosing and Repairing a FREE Simplicity Regent Tractor

[@philliphall5198]

It’s a common circuit breaker, but most have a metal cover, can replace with a fuse type or a new one, rated 15 amp

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks

[@chrisjenkins8544]

I think this is a great video. My comment is about the oil filter. I keep a strap wrench and chain wrench in my bottom junk drawer just for these occasions. They're both pretty cheap. They're both priceless in the right situation.

[@darrellwampler3882]

I did that once and used a chisel at the base of the filter and tapped it until it loosed up. You got it done though

[@billsmith1770]

great idea on the headlight switch retrofit .

[@KeithTube27]

Late comer to this video but I'm about to attempt a full inspect/repair on my riding lawn mower. This was one of the most concise, thorough video I've come across. I've been searching for repairs with a lot of issues and this mower needed a lot of TLC, but it helped me learn so much. Your editing and coverage was excellent. I was able to follow along and learn so much about small engines. Thanks for the assist!

[@Kylebythecreek]

Wow! Thank you so much. I’m glad it was helpful, and I hope you check out some more of my videos. Happy to answer questions too

[@DavidMitchell-zw7br]

Once again great content

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@MichaelHoffmann-dt3dz]

Nice work Kyle...I have 3 of those bad boys and they keep on running... enjoyed your video.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@chevyphil3969]

that rusty thing a circuit breaker its shot when the contacts don't touch

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks. I’m glad I fixed it then!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Great job, Kyle. Arch’s Garage also really likes Simplicity machines. I have yet to see one here on Cape Cod but I look forward to checking one out when a free one shows up (I’ve only had 4 lawn tractors so far - all free).

[@darrelldubree9658]

Kyle, that thing looks awesome, love the leds, you just have to be creative. That is what makes it rewarding to make it work and bring a good piece of equipment alive again :) Keep up the good work, my friend :)

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind words

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

After a while I was thinking you might end up ripping out the entire harness and start from scratch! I really like the idea of headlights that are a switched as opposed to constantly on. Those LED’s are a huge improvement! 👍

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Now that I’ve watched a couple more of your videos I’ll have to revise my previous negative comment about the use of music in videos. I get where you’re coming from now - only using music while you’re accomplishing a task which doesn’t require verbal explanation. That makes sense and isn’t really unpleasant, plus it gives you a way to express your creativity. I would just caution you about the use of any background music when you are talking. If the volume isn’t low enough it’s extremely distracting. Also, if the volume isn’t modulated to match adjoining clips then anyone wearing headphones has to constantly adjust their volume to cope. Just a couple things to think about. 😉

[@Kylebythecreek]

I edit my videos with a program called Shot Cut. I use headphones while editing and I always adjust the music volume. However, everyone’s audio set up is different. The scene might sound completely balanced on your set up, while sounding out of balance on someone else’s set up. I’m not a pro at this, but I’m doing the best I can

[@bobkernahan6340]

one tip i have is to use carb spray instead of starting fluid it has lubricating agents in it to protect the engine, starting fluid will wash the oil off cylinder walls thanks for your videos i am enjoying them great find with the missing washers on the starter

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks

[@Farmalleric]

Nice work enjoyed watching

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you very much!

[@MrGattor33]

Nicely done. Recent subscriber although I have watched a couple of your videos and would like to offer a suggestion er two... lol The torching thing you do with bringing back the black color on sun faded things is an interesting technique but can I suggest trying a heat gun on them as well as using the heat gun on your stickers when removing them. That way you don't have to clog up that abrasive wheel you used in this video to remove that large sticker decal on the center plate. Again just a suggestion but overall good work!

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks for the tips! I don’t always have electricity where I’m working- just depends. But you’re right, I usually just grab the torch and the wire wheel. But the heat gun works just as well!

[@fishnriver]

Isn't it a great feeling when you make things work.

[@Kylebythecreek]

So true!

[@ededmund5685]

wow good video Thanks Ed ,,, Loretto Ontario Canada PS you need SOME SATIN BLACK PAINT ,, ,,,,,you will be surprised

[@justanothertractor4847]

looks great. keep making the vidos maybe do some old John Deere Garden Tractors

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks! I love working on John Deere tractors. I had a 285 a while back that I restored. Videos on Instagram. Hopefully I’ll get another one like that soon. Hard to come by though

[@happycat2172]

Did a great job

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@demcomp]

Future advice if you haven't gotten it yet, the oil filter... As you see, it's completely collapsed.. if they're stuck on, take a nice big flat screwdriver and drive it right through the filter, from side to side. You now have a giant wrench to twist it off. Automotive repair trick. Use this method with spin ons that are stuck...

[@philliphall5198]

Well it looks like it might be a fixer upper, but it has a lot of stuff messed up 😊

[@Kylebythecreek]

Yup! It’s all fixed up now

[@gordonwilloughby8793]

That is a thermally controlled fuse. It is supposed to make contact until it gets hot. Might be able to make it work again by cleaning the contacts and bending it enough to allow it to make contact.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Very cool! I had no idea

[@wilkersonsmowershop8379]

Great save brother. You stayed with it longer than i would have. Simp make some good mowers. This was just mistreated and poorly maintained.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@MirracoBiker1999]

I like Murray’s… Mowers rule!

[@kevinkee3072]

Excellent work

[@Kylebythecreek]

Thank you!

[@chuckclark9464]

👍👍👍👍👍🤜🤛 you can’t find a front piece for that either on Amazon Amazon or eBay used?

[@Kylebythecreek]

Not for a reasonable price. You should check it out. Crazy high prices

[@mikedavis2969]

👍

[@OkemonPlays-ux5vm]

I have the same engine on my John Deere STX38

[@williamalbright8878]

I would sell it asap for as little money as possible and never bring it back again!!

[@Kylebythecreek]

Ok

[@chriswooley4899]

Is it always raining there?

[@Kylebythecreek]

Last year, yeah it was always raining

[@darrelldubree9658]

circuit breaker :)

[@3345933]

You can buy that paint at tractor supply for $8.99 a can.

[@petelouviere6245]

remove the plug put oil spray in cylinder

[@sawyerbennett8227]

Simplicitys are juuuuunk

[@Kylebythecreek]

I like them. They are made better than MTD

[@sonofapollo5892]

Why are they priced so high then?

[@davidthrash6096]

I like everything you did for lawn tractor but I am disappointed with your headlight solution. Other then that a great job.

[@Kylebythecreek]

I’m sorry you were disappointed with that. The oem headlight lens was waaaayy too much money to justify. So, I made that decision

[@davidthrash6096]

It's not big deal nothing to be dissatisfied with your channel.

[@davidlaws1438]

Blows my mind how people spend 100s of dollars thousands these days, on mowers and to damn lazy to take care of their stuff. Just leave em outside rain snow. Build a 5x5 shed , ridiculous, obviously their dad's never taught them how to take care of anything. I've got a 2003 troy bilt, 2nd hand, still working.

[@bertgrau3934]

I built a 8X10 shed, total cost was $100. Works great. Keeps rain, snow, and sun off my mower.

[@donaldboley771]

Too nice of a tractor to junk up those headlights like. And that thumb button on the deck should have fixed it correctly.

[@Kylebythecreek]

Sorry

[@XPFTP]

the min he said a well made mower. i loled and peed myself now i leave not to watch. as this tells me no clue in there ..

[@Kylebythecreek]

I like these Simplicity mowers. Pretty solid units. I really like the tough mowing decks and the way they cut. Better than most mtd brands I think.

[@bertgrau3934]

Everyone have their own idea's of quality. I see it this way, I like to take something that's considered junk and make it a working machine again .