Fixing an Abandoned John Deere LX188 - Making Her Mow Again

[@GardenTractorBoy]

The deck is in great condition and it looks like it cut wells. Great job getting it running

[@kyletanner7508]

Thanks for posting such quality and informative content! It helped me fix my mower. I was stumped til I saw your video.

[@crabbinmoose8583]

To get the deck out from underneath the tractor simply pull the pins in all four (4) deck wheels and rotate them 90 degrees from the straight position, reinstall pins and the deck will roll out sideways! ❤😂

[@Zack_Raefski]

Funny enough the last time I had it taken apart I did that 😂 sometimes I like to just do things the hard way lol

[@DeliveryDemon]

Thanks, mate! I have an old LX188, too. Dad filled ot woth kerosene, and then slipped the PTO by running over a stump. Ive been working on restoring it for a few months now and I hit a dead end. This is gonna help me a LOT. Thanks, man! -A rookie mechanic, 18 yo from MD

[@Zack_Raefski]

I’m glad this video brought you some insight! And these older John Deere’s are the best to work on especially with learning mechanics, I’m sure you’ll get it all fixed up in no time 👍🏻

[@DeliveryDemon]

@@Zack_Raefski Yup! I've been doing a vocational class for 2 years now, run through my high school. Gotten my certifications and this is my 1st projectsl

[@Zack_Raefski]

I did the same thing, went all 4 years to a tech school and got hired right out of high school as a mechanic and have been doing it ever since. Stick with it man

[@DeliveryDemon]

@@Zack_Raefski One more question. Where is the starter at. Cuz I saw u spraying starter fluid, but where? The hood was blocking it

[@Zack_Raefski]

I was spraying it at the intake for the carb, the air filter and cover sits on top of the engine. And the starter is on the side of the engine, should have a thick red power wire going too it

[@whommee]

That is THE BEST lawnmower JD ever made.. I still use mine twice a week on my immediate yard,(two acres). I used it for a while cutting my side yards, ( 6 acres) . This engine and form factor and transaxle and deck JD should have kept making. it is nimble, very smooth and very quiet machine... keep it well serviced, , lubed, etc it will last forever .

[@Zack_Raefski]

Thats why if this one ever does die, I’ll rebuild it or find another one just like it. I doubt ill ever buy a brand new riding mower lol

[@whommee]

@@Zack_Raefski same here

[@Kylebythecreek]

Nice job. Keep up the good work. These JD’s are nice machines

[@Zack_Raefski]

Thank you man, and I’m very happy with this mower. I think the next thing I’ll be getting for her is some newer all terrain tires

[@Kylebythecreek]

@@Zack_Raefski nice! Looking forward to seeing that if you make it into a video

[@DeliveryDemon]

​@@Zack_Raefski Hey I DO have a question? Where were you spraying thst starter fluid at? Genuinely wondering.

[@eliegermanos2558]

Air intake ​@@DeliveryDemon

[@willbradford8333]

Quality content!

[@badvibes1337]

if you need a deck for a John Deere LT160, i got one in perfect shape except for a couple scratches for $150

[@Zack_Raefski]

Good to know! I’ll keep that in mind thank you

[@badvibes1337]

@@Zack_Raefski where you located? for $150 ill ship it + you pay shipping, but if your semi-local and wanna drive to come get it ill give it to you for $100

[@Zack_Raefski]

@@badvibes1337 I’m out in Maryland

[@NathanRenaud-nr2jv]

Hey just got the same lawn tractor for free needs carb work but beside the fact it won’t start due to either wiring the biggest issue is I don’t know where to put the wiring that is ur positive to don’t know if I put it on the starter or somewhere else

[@Zack_Raefski]

If it’s a red thicker gauge wire down by the engine it should go to the starter, or starter solenoid. See where the wire is coming from and if it’s coming from the solenoid it’ll go right to the starter

[@savagehunter7578]

That thing got a hemi

[@Zack_Raefski]

If it did she would be ticking already lol

[@HipaParts]

Very informative lawn tractor repairing video. Glad to see the engine restart again after the carburetor swap. I'm wondering whether you're up for a collaboration? Hipa supplies parts for small engines and you get the knowledge on outdoor power equipment repairing. Maybe we would work together to help more people in the community?