How to pick up free lawn mowers

Thanks to a friend at work I picked up a John Deere riding lawn mower for free!

[@schneiderandson]

Check out this FREE lawn mower we picked up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX-6Y4SMgZVsrKM

[@CJRodriquez-uq2xt]

Hg vvvvv the rent and

[@MeiklesAndDimes]

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[@baldeagle242]

So you’re the guy that keeps beating me there! 🤣👍 I just made a video on an L118. 🦅🇺🇸

[@schneiderandson]

Haha maybe it’s me! 😂. This one has a really bad oil leak from the sump cover gasket

[@baldeagle242]

@@schneiderandson it’s fairly common problem. These mowers were only made in 2004 and 2005. Since this one has the 22hp it’s probably a 2005. The original 2004 models had a 20hp. It’s 16 - 17 years old so seals and gaskets have seen better days. These engines are good strong running engines but they drink the gas! I’d also pick up an 89” drive belt and replace it when you pull the engine of as it’s probably soaked in oil and seen better days too.

[@schneiderandson]

@@baldeagle242 great tips! It’s in good overall condition so I think it’s worth the repair and time. It will be a backup mower for my zero turn and easy to use if my wife ever wants to mow.

[@robdavis4209]

Hello, where do you find ? Craigslist? Facebook? Thank you.

[@baldeagle242]

@@robdavis4209 mostly Facebook marketplace at this time. Craigs list has so many scammers anymore

[@philliphall5198]

Free is great but teaching your son is Gold

[@markk3652]

I got a John Deere LA145 for free. There wasn't one thing wrong with it, there were several. Short story shorter, I put six hundred dollars into it and it is now my favorite thing to do- mowing with it. The detective work of finding all its problems was fun too, and bringing it back from the neglected state it was in in contrast to how it looks and runs just makes me happy.

[@tommcfarland5368]

This is my new obsession. Just revived a cub rzt 50 with a Kawasaki. Only 590 hours!

[@Eaglemadhatter]

Not one thing wrong then why $600?

[@markk3652]

@@Eaglemadhatter re read my original post. It didn’t have one thing wrong, it had several.

[@dohiii]

I just bought a used riding one from a guy moving to cali, he has to convert to all electric. Then, on the way home, I found 2 more free (commercial walkbehind & pull behind). Good thing i took my big trailer!!! Great week. 👍🏼

[@copperridgegrow3940]

That’s the deal. You can get some pretty decent units for free but you have to go as soon as you learn of it

[@JenniferLynnMeehan]

I just got a 1975 Dynamark rider. It's a 36 inch rear discharge mower. Got it free from original owner. It runs and rides like a champion. All it needed was a battery.

[@johnn3542]

Got my mower for free, been using it for 10 years, only have had to do some general maintence. Sometimes i actually make sure its still got oil, dont remember when the oil was changed last.

[@schneiderandson]

haha that is awesome. love a good free lawn mower!

[@TopCat2021]

seems like around here in eastern NC a mower like that would still be asking $300 with a hole in the side of the engine.

[@jameschester3986]

John Deere is never free down here that’s a 700 dollar piece

[@JamesJamersonIsAGod]

This is the plight of used lawn mowers. 90% of the time people are trying to sell them for WAYYY too much money and they are junk. Then there’s the occasionally free-bee or sus $20 push-mower buy that only require minor maintenance. $200 seems to be the favorite price of morons selling 15 year old push mowers that look like they’ve fought in a war and “runs on starter fluid but only on Tuesdays, probably needs carb cleaned, I’d do it myself and sell it for more but I just don’t have the time”… sorry you got me ranting, bwhahahaha

[@leadpelletinass]

I hope you take the time to go through the different systems on that mower to adjust, lube and repair or replace. The exposed part of the fuel tank can be polished and have clear UV tape applied to keep it from "fogging up" again. Allows the fuel level to be seen quicker. For those who are wondering what you can do . . . Basically, change oil and filter. Dump and and rinse the fuel tank. Clean carb, replace fuel line. Clean and adjust or replace spark plugs. Check cooling fins on engine for debris blocking air flow. Check valve lash for proper clearance. Change hydrostatic fluid. Check mower deck spindles for noise or excessive play.

[@jonfranklin9361]

Sweet ! Looks like you picked up a great rider.

[@schneiderandson]

I couldn't argue with the price!

[@murraychadwick9362]

I love the smooth sound of a Briggs and Stratton V- twin 👍

[@towcat]

They've got nothing on a Kawasaki. Those engines run good and easy. I much prefer the feel and sound of an older brigas though and the modern Briggs EFI V2 engines, while problematic, are glorious

[@jimboneutron8399]

I just picked up 2 free blowers. The owner couldn’t get them started. The craftsman fired right up in a few pulls and he also had a BRAND NEW husqvarna that didn’t run. Got it home and tried all my tricks but nothing. This thing is so new that the air filter is completely white. I don’t think it even had a full tank ran through it yet. I noticed the compression was pretty low so I pulled the motor and unfortunately the piston and head are completely shot. I think homie ran it without mixing the gas right out of the box. Buuut $30 buys a new head and piston so $30 for 2 blowers isn’t bad at all.

[@99Getrdone]

Nice I think I should get into this could fix them and resell them.

[@schneiderandson]

you should! it's a great side hustle and I enjoy it

[@caseybszombiemowers2569]

Nice find! Free mowers died here in Iowa a couple years ago.

[@schneiderandson]

Thanks! I see a fair amount of free push mowers around here in Michigan. Riders are less often but I'm lucky to have friends who text me when they see stuff! I see a lot of people going battery/electric. Why do you think free mowers stopped in your area?

[@caseybszombiemowers2569]

@@schneiderandson people realized they sell for a decent amount used, so even a junker is worth $2/300. Bucks.

[@schneiderandson]

Yeah I feel like COVID prices are still hanging on a bit….I used to sell old running push mowers for $20. Sometimes I can get $50 or more now

[@spudwickthrockmorton2112]

@@schneiderandson where at in MI are ya?

[@TheFarmallfarmer]

@@caseybszombiemowers2569same for Connecticut they are rusted all to hell. 😔😢

[@byronwoolfrey1039]

Thing is that even if it isn't worth fixing just look at all the expensive parts you can salvage on those machines. Picked up 10 snowblowers cleanup week. Not all ran or could be repaired but there were still hundreds of parts on them that i used to repair others, like 1 nikkie carburator was bad but another had a perfect carburator but the body was gone. Now i have a spare engine 😂 Some Tiny gears and parts that you might not even be able to buy. We are a special breed who believe in repair and reuse, helping to save the planet.

[@BSS22193]

Nice find! Especially when it starts and run so good as it does. I got a some free lawn tractors of a buddy of mine that also runs but they need restoration so i should restore them and keep them.

[@dzl6848]

My dad got a free push lawn mower at the dump it was just a year old guy said he couldn't get it running my dad brought it home the spark plug boot fell off push it back on we had that mower for over 10 years

[@schneiderandson]

Haha it’s almost always the simple things! Similar thing happened to me once at the dump - I asked a lady if she was getting rid of a push mower - she gave it to me and turned out all that was wrong is it was out of gas 🤣

[@dzl6848]

@@schneiderandson nice.👍

[@Pterodactyl-kn3ve]

Some of us are happy that stupid people exist.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

People have more money than brains apparently.

[@ronaldvanengen1887]

Best get that bill of Sale so they don't get u for possession of stolen property And Remember 1s trash 🗑 is another 1s treasure NOTHING RUNS LIKE A FREE DEERE

[@Hehe-n1g]

Check the deck blades, make sure they’re sharpened

[@harrisp584]

I got a free tv like this. A friend worked at a pizza place and said it broke and they got a new one. I picked it up and those goofballs had taped over the vent in the back because of the flour they didn’t want it getting in the tv. So it would overheat and turn off. Brought it home, took off the tape, and it worked perfectly. It was only a year old. A $800 sampsung 55 inch smart tv. I love getting scores like this. Some people just don’t care to think about the value of things idk.

[@bobbydee1187]

L118 and L120 are really good little mowers.

[@OO-by2jl]

I got 1 free ,,, all I did was change the air in the tires and it took rite off. 😊

[@markdanielczyk944]

Nothing better than Free 99!

[@gerechoppers]

I got a free John Deere 102, 42” deck mower from a neighbor about 10 years ago. It took an $8.00 part to get it running and I still use it to this day. It’s a great little mower.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

It starts! Dang! Score!

[@J1414R]

If you tune that engine right, you’ll make a lot of power.

[@traveler3429]

Man i love that truck

[@schneiderandson]

it's a solid unit! I love it too. Paid $380 for it and it only had 80K miles on it

[@shockingguy]

Nice, just went with a friend in his big pick up truck to pick up a MTD Yard Man Yard Bug Took a bit more time to get it in and out truck is much higher off the ground than yours plus making sure the ramps are connected to the tailgate there’s already enough fail videos on here ha ha ha, I should’ve filmed the loading, but I forgot to, but I did film the unloading. I did a live stream.

[@Hayden_9111]

I got a craftsman dlt 3000 but I rode it a few miles and blew it up. It was fun while it lasted

[@fathertime7923]

I just paid $1200 for the same mower. Mine came with the bag system, and 200 hours on the meter.

[@schneiderandson]

Nice! This one has low hours but a terrible oil leak. But it still runs fantastic!

[@OrinFinch]

I've picked them up at the landfill. Only need a battery.

[@UltraMagaFan]

That’s a nice little mower. We had one of those John Deere’s and it lasted nearly 10 years before it finally gave out.

[@pauljohnson2189]

I love Briggs and Stratton V twins so much👇

[@porkpie1968]

You like lawn mowers, i subscribed.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Whoa, dude! Wash and service - an easy $500-700!

[@schneiderandson]

It might need a little love - leaks some oil. But it still runs great 1.5 years later!

[@Mavr305]

My dad took the mowing deck off of his today's and it smokes a lot but me and my sister ride it through the back yard

[@naomiwebster5735]

This Snapshot has navigated right into my heart💘

[@jerryjames4100]

Good work guys

[@sagenbabin8786]

So why was it being given away if it cranks. Normally it’s the fuel shut off switch that goes out. Or the higher ethanol fuel sits in the carb and destroys it and people throw them out

[@schneiderandson]

The sign said that it “burned oil.” It also leaked oil a lot haha

[@sagenbabin8786]

@@schneiderandson I couldn’t read the sign my bad 😂😂😂😂

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

I've got a few with the B&S Intek camshaft problem. Thanks!

[@brentwelin3612]

briggs and scrap iron haha...i have that same mower 300 hours the trans axel took a shit

[@jamesjohnson6239]

Some people have enough money to biy new and discard their old mower like getting a new winter coat😊.

[@jeffomelenik1013]

Love that 94 OBS CHEVY

[@powertoolexpert6999]

That’s pretty cool I had to pull that same motor off that same mower because it seized and we had to hone the cylinder and put a new piston in it

[@charlesstuart6882]

Hydrostatic transmission going to have to tear it apart put about $400 worth of Parts into it

[@jimmymiddleton1307]

Yeah, because it's just that easy. 👌🏼

[@aleki_2.4t61]

Though it is nice, you just gotta be careful when doing that. I also try to get free mowers when I can but usually people will throw them away because it has a MAJOR engine problem like it blew up or burns a lot of oil. But he got lucky and got a very nice mower for free. I almost got a free mower but when I realized that the engine blew up and dropped it and left.

[@thundercockize]

Definitely: "Cool that it's John Deere"!!🤘

[@user-ei4vs2vz4s]

Good job 😄

[@schneiderandson]

Thanks!

[@79percent_]

Cool truck how does it only have 209 miles

[@user-ph2tm7nx5o]

It runs , if it burns oil, use heavier oil like diesel oil.

[@JennMcCoy-ug7yb]

Wow I love those mowers

[@beermaker411]

Probably too late with my comment, what brand of aluminum ramps are those?

[@schneiderandson]

YUTRAX. 😎. They are awesome! Highly recommend

[@freedommowers420]

Can’t go wrong with FREE!!

[@rayonwilliamssportsandfun2106]

Picked up a x324 yesterday.. you got to go fast they said the had 40 people msg on it. I was first . Dont run.but the idlers pulley is off seems they wellled it at the bottom. Can yhat pulley be replaced?

[@PumpkinKingXXIII]

Only free one I’ve ended ip getting had the rod through the block and 4 dry rotted tires

[@pgmurray76]

Grit in fuel tank that plugs the fill tube? Or fill tube cracked/fell off in tank giving limited run time? If not, awesome!

[@rebaziemann3526]

I 👀 enjoy to see your video

[@papabits5721]

Why did they get rid of it?

[@Fireball-gz4sk]

I made a video about one resently what year? Mines a 2005 I collect mowers

[@Skitch11TheFarmer]

I have one of these it also is broken and doesn’t work. It’s stuck in the ground I think too

[@MikeHensley-sc3ns]

Pick me one up… appreciate it.

[@papasmurf5594]

Where did you get the ramp for your pickup? Looks like a really good quality one 😊

[@simplexone6686]

It’s like me making a video of how to brush your teeth and I just record myself saying here I’m brushing my teeth 😂

[@jarrrr69]

so no one's going to mention the free sign and tape stayed on for the ride back.

[@mrbig-wq9lf]

💯i got 3 like that one free

[@jasoncarle9058]

Hell of a score! You better buy ya buddy a 6er!

[@brandonsmith8964]

Pretty cool

[@gordbaker896]

You owe your buddy Dinner and $100 for that tip.!

[@dominik_6969]

Here in Germany they sell lawnmowers with dead engine for 500 bucks

[@user-oq7gw3ke1r]

I like your videos maybe you pick up a big lawnmower from yeah it’s really cool maybe you should pick up a big lawnmower❤ 😅

[@Ratrazor]

There was nothing wrong with it, that is a good deal

[@DGOliver]

Yup on my tractor

[@randykuhns4515]

you live in a part of the country that people will do this,.. but not in Ga. one with a blown engine they'll still want $500.00,

[@murraychadwick9362]

I have picked up three. I'm waiting for this 100 degree Texas heat to cool back down to play with them. I already had two running riding mowers before I picked up these 😂. My wife says "Why? You already have two 🤷? I said "It's a man thing. Like you have so many damn shoes and purses 🤨".

[@dacritic]

just got an E100 and they paid me to take it.

[@orangehatoutdoors2190]

Yo I just picked up a L118 today that’s burning tons of oil. Any ideas on as to what’s wrong with it?

[@schneiderandson]

Congrats on the score! Does it have the Briggs twin cylinder?

[@orangehatoutdoors2190]

@@schneiderandson yes 22hp brigs v twin

[@owenthrelfall5462]

@@orangehatoutdoors2190do a compression test or cylinder leak down test most likely worn cylinder rings or valves are worn

[@benjaminpadillaaa]

Meanwhile people in my area want 1500 for broken stuff

[@The1gamer35]

Cool John 🦌 Deere

[@careypowers9139]

Very nice

[@jeffomelenik1013]

getting some great deals when there free

[@GaryDavis-ll4uc]

So it started. Let's see what happens when u mow with it awhile

[@jorgepuga8104]

No. I don't want to see how you get free lawnmowers. I want to get at least one!!😂

[@danielcorona9937]

The Lord bless you and Fren’🙏

[@zww1019]

What temp does your 94 drive at on the highway?

[@joetroutt7425]

Ppl throw away working lawnmowers all the time all bc it has bad gas in it.

[@jddriver9565]

I saw in one youtubevideo that some (or all) JD dealerships basicly throw complete (or somewhat complete) lawnmowers right in to the garbage, i thought about picking those up (basicly for free) for parts and maybe complete units, do you think that is possible?would they allow me to do that?thanks!

[@schneiderandson]

If you could make friends with someone at a local dealer you might be able to get some broken units for free or cheap, maybe the cost of scrap. I’ve found the best success sourcing mowers by telling friends, family and coworkers that I’ll take anything for free, running or not! Check out this video: kzbin.infoEI1VFZmYxuw?feature=share

[@jddriver9565]

@@schneiderandson thank you! That really helped me out, really appreciate it.:)

[@schneiderandson]

@@jddriver9565 glad it helped! Be sure to subscribe for more free lawn mowers. I should be picking another up today 😁

[@FrostyTheSnowman12321]

Now you gotta nice lawn ornament! 👏🏽 Congrats!

[@brighamthatcher8454]

How are you guys getting free mowers like this. Around where I live they’d ask 500 for an old broken one and then be stingy on the price

[@camdenhenson4222]

Nice the v6 engine

[@TheBmonster1]

Got a free snowblower that way

[@BarlitosC]

Man that is sweet

[@Dudeface167]

Coulda driven it home!

[@Farminandfishin]

The free mower cause it burns oil mine goes through about 1 quart per 5 hours not kidding I wouldn’t sell it under 100

[@breeloutdoors3916]

We’re did you get that ramp man that’s sweet

[@pokejuice1495]

My free lawnmower from the neighbor needed $300 in parts. Then the neighbor wanted it back. What am I doing wrong?!

[@stephencheramie3169]

Got a free snapper 😊

[@REDNECKID13]

Nice

[@dantyler6907]

Maybe the guy just grabbed the first tractor/mover he came across and stuck a sign on it!