Fixing And Flipping A Mantis Tiller For Money

[@stevepelino5986]

I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos. I also keep my eyes on a swivel when out and about for curbside small engine freebies. So far I’ve been lucky with inexpensive fixes and quick sales. Sometimes you do have to pass on the P.O.S’s. That way you don’t get stuck with junk. Thank you again for your videos

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you got that right, junk will definitely get in the way of making profit

[@shangrilaladeda]

Mantis sells a grease for their gear cases just look up mantis gear grease

[@rabbitfootedkitty1339]

I remember trying to hunt down the specific #0 grease or whatever exactly the service manual called for, in the gear case, when I was fixing one of those exact ones up to use in the garden behind the car shop. We grew a little of everything and expanded it every now and then

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice, did you ever find it?

[@mitchellbroderick5097]

I'm still in school, everyone else has jobs like Macas, grocery store and other jobs that get paid by the hour. What I do is flipping ride on mowers. But I mainly deal with mower tractor, but I do love the occasional Zero turn. What I believe you need first of all is to do you research since when I first brought my mower to sell I brought it for $900 and then sold it for $450 so I did lose money but after that everything started to get better, and my profits are now through the roof. I'd be making 1 to 2grand investments in mowers and can sell them up to 3 to 4grand. I'm getting paid more than my friends with less hours and I'm my own boss, so I reckon getting into the industry is a great idea but even so it's not for everyone.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow sounds like you found a great business opportunity!

[@EzRay11]

I prefer to fix and flip. There’s no pressure to get a customers equipment back to them asap. And 90% of the time I repair for family, friends or neighbours so I don’t charge nearly enough. Flipping, especially when it’s free is almost always profitable. Finding free equipment in my area is very difficult though. I seldom find them by the curb and free ads are just as scarce. Thanks for your insight.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no problem and I like the way you put it.

[@robertmailhos8159]

You definitely got that right about the good bad and the ugly of flipping lawn care equipment

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you, it's seems easy, but can be really tough

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE you got that right it All depends on what condition the equivalent is in when you get it

[@jwayne777]

Thank you for sharing the tool links. As always great videos👍

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Glad you like them!

[@electroddxful]

Great repair. Thank you for sharing 🙏👍🙏👍

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

No problem 👍

[@JCT442]

Proudly assembled by Little Wonder in Southampton, Pa!

[@williamcarl4200]

Little Wonder is always a good machine.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Nice, I never noticed that.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes I agree

[@kencurtis228]

TY for Sharing

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thanks for watching!

[@MarkInman-s8d]

Really enjoy your channel very informative. Especially like how you clean up the equipment. Just curious why you never show yourself.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks and I'm not the point of the video, the video is about the stuff I service

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I got 2 tillers like this from the same place I got the 2 Featherlite trimmers we used years ago. Both tillers had the dinky Tecumseh motors and both ran but both had the brass gear on the tiller shaft stripped and a new one cost almost as much as a new tiller so I junked them out and gave the motors to a pal. Ifixed the trimmers and we used them for years. I never sold anything and usually didn't charge anything for fixing stuff. Just for parts mainly. And we all know that we never know what's coming till we tear into stuff. Surprises are regular. Carb and lack of maintenance is the biggest I've found and just plain aging. Those are good units but have to be greased or the brass gear will strip out. Thanks and Blessings

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for the tip!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I try. That's where I got the 440 Mag saw that had straight gas run in it. Had a bunch of dope ridden kids.@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I try!@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE

[@Turningwrenches85]

Now i look to see if it to far i dont get it unless for sure i can get to it, but i got plenty to do now not to pick up anything unless it can help with my projects i got , mantis are good little cultivators

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes they are, too bad I have no use for them unless I get the aerator attachment

[@juniorlazaro289]

Do you have to have a special valve for the compression tester

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

not sure what your question is asking? The compression tester is nothing more then a pressure gauge with an inline release valve to hold pressure.

[@williamcarl4200]

The type machine that tends to sit more than being used. Never leave gas in one of these. I use my slightly larger electric maybe twice a year.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@Supernoma]

Be appreciative of your loved ones who tolerate a garage full of lawn equipment you're holding onto for selling in the spring. "Don't worry dear, I'll have all this stuff gone by mid-March, I promise!" 😅

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

well said!

[@Agishus]

I am fixing the equipment and now battery stuff battery stuff is real popular and probably easy to make I sell them with brand new battery and charger I. Made a sale a stihl fsa 90 with brand new battery and charger for 580 dollar

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow nice

[@zombskid369]

What are the best ways you find free or cheap broken tools to fix?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I use FB marketplace and craigs

[@philliphall5198]

These are handy but need TLC

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I haven't needed to use it, but I'll definitely take your word for it.

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Never had the courage to repair and sell…

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes it can be a bit daunting

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? Not all free items are a good idea unless you need parts for the same piece of equipment.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

very true

[@philliphall5198]

Parts are hard to find at least good quality parts 😢😢😢

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's so true

[@demcomp]

Been lucky so far. Not freebies, but easy fixes. Got my hands on 3 5600w generators (GX340 11HP) Wacker Neuson... They all work, and make power.. $50/gennie 😁 that's a score!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow you did score on them

[@demcomp]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thanks! I actually owe a lot of it to channels like yours.. they've given me the knowledge on how to fix these old engines (or new ones) and get them going again... I just started, fixed two mowers so far, and now have a Snowblower project for the summer with the kids (Old John Deere 726 with a Tecumseh H70). Needs a paint job, a clean carb, point and condenser service, oil change.... going to be a really fun project!

[@Schogetto]

Womp Womp

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Chomp Chomp

[@toddosterhout9866]

I know it’s kind of a down time for outdoor equipment repairs but honestly I don’t really care for these videos. Your channel though so of course do what you want

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks for understanding the new repairs will be coming soon, otherwise you can check out my other videos.