Honda 3813 Back From The Dead?

In this video I team up with my brother to work on this lawnmower. I also go over some things to think about when buying used lawnmowers. Watch the video to see if we will get it running, and make it a working lawnmower again.
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[@theamerican7080]

I just bought 2 to restore and I love them! Many parts are still available but some are just unobtanium. The day/month/year they were built is stamped inside the bottom of the steering wheel hub.

[@waholoopesorry74]

I'm a Wisconsin native and I knew you lived in Wisconsin in the first 10 seconds of hearing you speak. The Wisconsin accents are definitely unique!

[@donmayberryjrsOPE]

Hey Dave cool video! What do you know about the spark on these? I'm working on a HT3813 for a customer and ive got very weak spark, using 6 different spark testers 😭 You're so right about the selling feature comparing it to a car! Exactly how I sold them starting in 1985, then came the 4514 and 4518, the RT5000 with all wheel steering. Awesome equipment, WAY ahead of their time. Anyway I'm retired from the that now but work on same part time out of my house. Let me know if you can help me with the weak spark issue please, thanks!

[@jamesguralski5156]

I guess you fixed timing. How much did start cost? I'm looking to grab 1 of these that's not running

[@davesfarmforestvideos8395]

I got the starter off of Amazon. It shows it at $66.30, but I thought I paid more than that. The good thing is there is no core charge, so go get the new one and you don’t have to send your old one back.

[@jorelsmith1985]

Hi I just got 1 and I can get it started. The battery works and it will start if I touch the solenoid with a screw driver but the ignition doesn't get power. What do u think it might be

[@davesfarmforestvideos8395]

If it turns but does not run I would start by checking the fuses. You should also check your deck engagement lever and switch, it will not run if the deck is driving, or if the switch thinks it is driving. After that I would check the wiring harnesses to make sure everything is hooked up, and there are no damaged spots.