These Troy-Bilt Edgers Are Difficult To Stop!

[@sarnold1277]

That style of engine and carb is the best!!!!!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

It sure is!

[@berardia4]

I found a free one this year and restored it. Plan to use it to edge out planting beds in the spring rather that use a shovel.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's a great use for these

[@deebee3901]

Yes, I would buy one of those "monster" edgers if I had a large property with say a long driveway with lots of lawn edges or a corner block with heaps of lawn edges. Doing large areas of straight edges with a line trimmer is nuts and a sure way to get a sore back especially if you have Buffalo or Kikuyu grass!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you and yes If I had the same driveway as you described I would too!

[@theElderberryFarmer]

I have a similar Troy Built edger, and I greatly prefer it over using a string trimmer for edging. The string trimmer can catch and before you know it, you have gouged an arc leading away from the edge of your driveway or walkway into your lawn. These walk-behind dedicated edgers are far easier to control, and I find them less tiring than trying to hold a string trimmer turned around and up in the air for edging. That being said, I've seen many pros edge with a string trimmer and once you've developed the skill, you can really move right along! Take care and God Bless.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice and you make a great point about the amount of control you have using them

[@HerbSpencer-t6i]

I looked at Amazon for a gas powered Edger and your very correct that the few available in gasoline powered are a bit (+/-) $400.00. If I were you I would keep this Edger if you decide you want one. For the average homeowner this is another piece of lawn equipment that would be expensive to buy new, maintenance necessary, and needs to be stored inside. The "electric battery powered" market is slowly taking over the Edgers like other equipment. Unless one is going into competition for "Home of the Month" award these are not required unless your obsessed with a perfectly edged driveway or sidewalks. Another consideration is the amount of clean up (dirt thrown out, scars on curbs and driveways) that an Edger can produce. The one in the video is probably one of the best produced, so in my opinion thats a keeper.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I believe you are right. I don't remember what I did with this one.. I think I sold it.

[@watermanone7567]

Good video, I wish you were closer, I have a customer looking for one of these. Currently I don't have any and have not seen any around my area. Thanks for the video.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks, and it's good to know these are still wanted.

[@benrobles752]

In my geezerdom it was getting difficult to edge with a string trimmer. i was fortunate to find this same model of edger on FB Marketplace for $35.00. Brought it home dismounted the tank and carburetor. I took the carb off of the tank cleaned it, new filter and it's good to go.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like the way you put that and yes I'm getting up there too.

[@iowafox2206]

I wouldn't mind getting one of these honestly for doing the garden prep and figuring out where I want to have stuff go. As well as other future projects. I can see where one of these would be really handy. I just have to find one in my area for a good price or free.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

They can be quite helpful

[@mtcruse]

I've always preferred the cut & finish of an edger like this over that of a string trimmer. I own an old McLane edger that's proven reliable for decades, but I also have some string trimmers as well since there's trimming work that an edger is just not appropriate.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice and I can see your point

[@chewbacca7856]

My neighbor gave me one of these a few years ago. Doesnt run but i haven't had time to fix it. But now i see how easy it is so maybe ill get to it this week.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

give it a shot

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

I run one of these for myself, I absolutely love it(long driveway)

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice!

[@mjg263]

I got one with a Tecumseh engine on it thrown in for free when I bought a mower to restore last summer. I took the engine, tires and handle hardware off the edger and scrapped it. Replaced the cast iron flywheel with an aluminum one and used the engine and handle hardware on a Craftsman mower deck that sold right away, used the wheels on another push mower that also sold quickly. Had I restored that edger it would probably have been sitting up for sale for a very long time until I gave it away, I don’t think many folks use them anymore. That starter handle is from an old Briggs vertical pull start engine btw, haven’t seen one of those in a long time!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice work using the parts for other projects!

[@Willy7212]

I sure do enjoy your videos. Always helpful. Thanks again.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you and I appreciate your time!

[@joshuasherwood1024]

What was it the cleaner and thanks

[@williamcarl4200]

Once this style was all there was. I almost want one again. I used to be fast and good with one of these (1983).

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@auskip07]

ive owned 2 of these type of edgers and have never spent any money to acquire them. They work well if your concrete has a nice edge

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes I agree with that.

[@AJRestoration]

I love these edgers!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

they certainly are good at their jobs!

[@chadfield376]

Another good video of yours on small engine mechanical refurbishment. I love your attention to detail on even the smallest of parts, I have started applying some of your techniques to my own small engine refurbishments like taking the wheels off and cleaning/lubing the axles, makes a surprising difference in reducing pushing effort. I will also start adding lube to the flywheel brake mechanism as well:-)

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice and thank you for the kinds words!

[@dougmacrae9535]

Had mine for around ten years. had to replace the carb once.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

these are very good machines

[@gearhead366]

I have an edger attachment for my Echo power head. So I probably wouldn't buy one. However, I also came across an abandoned power edger similar to this at the local dump. So I took it. I haven't fixed it yet, but I figured that since the amount of edging I need to do now has increase by about 3X, a power edger makes sense. Mine is not in as good a shape as this one, so I don't know if I'll be able to fix it or not. It has the same engine, but in the 3.5hp version. At the least, I'll keep the engine.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you make a great point, at least you have the engine

[@garybryant4822]

I love the push edger I have 2 in bout to get the new toro push edger

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow nice

[@brianandrews7099]

Yep, I have a Husqvarna version of one of these monsters, purchased second hand for $50.00, probably a decade or more ago. You can’t beat the clean, deep gap they cut between your grass and your concrete driveway or walkway, plus - they make short work of a badly overgrown yard that has begun to grow over the concrete compared to trying to use a string trimer turned sideways. True, I don’t pull it out each and every time I cut the grass and sometimes I cheat with the string trimer when the edging is not too bad. But, at least 2-3 times during the growing season, I do drag out the old beast and put down a nice, deep, wide edge with it … and kick up a few sparks with the blade hitting concrete along the way; but no harm, no foul! The little side shaft Briggs has never failed to start. Yeah, it does take up a little badly needed space in the garage and I definitely would not be willing to pay $400 plus for a new one, but for half a buck used, I still love having and using it, so it’s well worth it’s keep!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice, and yes these are the best when it comes to edging.

[@edrodrigues5623]

They're not for me and not enough driveway or sidewalk to need one.. I did mine and two neighbors sidewalks for the 1st time over the summer and used a Sawzall .. Did a fantastic job!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I can understand that

[@tempusveritas8901]

I have one from Big Orange. They are not even selling this model anymore. Once running it does a great job. I like the cut. I don't like the fact it takes a shot of carb spray to get it going. But it's only once a year for me. 2023 I opened up the Pilot jet. I am hoping for a better 2024.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice and thank you for sharing

[@alanmaier]

I would use it, but not often. I had a small gas powered one many years ago that had a 2 cycle engine and lot patience with it. I now use a plug-in electric for the driveway that I bought at a garage sale for cheap. If that was in my area for cheap, I'd jump on it.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nothing wrong with a good corded one.

[@jarredashley3426]

I have one of these. Bolens brand w/ tecumseh engine. Picked up used. Worth every penny!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Jarred!

[@rickthelian2215]

Easy fix, I usually use dry wipes to get that last bit of fuel out, I have a few of these but haven’t used much, I think I need to use them more 😊

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you are absolutely correct

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

I live out in the country so I don’t need an edger but those are easy to use because some string trimmers are a little heavy at least with these you just push it that’s the same reason I bought a trimmer mower because all you have to do is push it you don’t have to carry it around I’m sure there’s people that will buy that edger especially with a real good engine like that one

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes you bring up a good point about the weight

[@Jim-ie6uf]

I have a McLane. Much prefer it over the trimmer

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Jim!

[@oldroscoe2590]

These are good for straight runs not so much for radius cutting, depending on the curb they can do well trimming those. The three cutting blades are easier on the concrete. I had one given to me and got it running, also a new blade and belt this year, I like it. .

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed!

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? I wanted to ask you which of the two edgers do you prefer to use? I think that I'll prefer to use the edger which looks like the trimmers because they can maneuver better in small spaces than the bigger edger.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes, the small edger with what looks like a trimmer engine is my choice as well.

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE nice👍

[@10forthebigguy753]

I could use one of those edgers, but I can hang a string trimmer from the ceiling and I don’t have any more floor space in my one car garage

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that makes sense, I like the way you have it stored

[@jamess.putman1779]

Free is good

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

very good

[@bser3973]

People buy things and don't take the time to read the owners manual before they throw it away. Probably the biggest thing is they have credit cards.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@dougmacrae9535]

usually have to prime it around 7 times before it will start.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

wow that's a lot

[@philliphall5198]

Put some octane booster in your fuel 😊

[@dougmacrae9535]

@@philliphall5198 I use 91 octane as they recommended.

[@samfeldman1508]

I use a string trimmer but prefer walk behind. Problem is I don’t have storage space.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you and me both, space is a huge luxury

[@katiekamrath8476]

I edge with my sthil fs40c trimmer but idk if it is not as powerful to edge

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

whatever works best is always good in my book

[@elliotcarpile1234]

what app do you use to find mowers, weedeaters, etc for free?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I use Craigslist and FB marketplace

[@Samuel-wr3sl]

Do you guys get Hyundai garden equipment in the US? I have a Hyundai blower that I think needs the carb adjusting, only hits peak speeds intermittently

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I have never seen any here

[@philliphall5198]

3.00 dallor carb kit and can of paint plus new belt and oil change Total 35 buck and looks new 😊

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you already know it

[@WJCTechyman]

When the fuel goes bad, the carb suffers too as these have a little bowl like area where the fuel still sits. The other disadvantage is the stupid idea of using a pump. Gravity feed is all you need on most small walk behind engines and yet Briggs was notorious for using these pump designs that make the carbs fail regardless. I also don't like primers and there's nothing wrong with a conventional choke system. If you want a system that works as you describe where the carburetor is separate from the gas, look at anything Honda has produced in the last 20-30 years. They have a key that surpasses Briggs and that's a fuel cutoff valve. At the time you want to put your machine away, you turn the valve off while the engine is running and presto, the gas goes up the emulsion tube and is burned by the engine. If you can't wait, there's a drain plug on the carburetor. A special mention goes to Tecumseh horizontal shaft engines as they often had a fuel shutoff as well.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you do make a good point, and you'd have to ask a briggs engineer as to why the used the diaphragm and pump system over a gravity system. My only guess was cost, but who knows

[@douglaslambert579]

What are you using to clean the edger with?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I'm using the Degreaser from Harbor Freight

[@pft2114]

The people who buy these know: 1. there is a right tool for the job B. they like tools

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

agreed

[@JonCott]

What type of degreaser are you using?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I'm using super heavy duty degreaser from Harbor Freight

[@joshuasherwood1024]

What clean is it I do the same thing as you and I would like to know what it is please

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

would you re-phrase your question. I'm not sure what you're asking.

[@joshuasherwood1024]

I was wondering what cleaner you are yosing to clean the engines it looks really good and strong may you please tell me as i do the same thing as you would be nice to know sorry for any inconvenience ​@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE

[@rolandverkaik3476]

What brand of degreaser/ cleaner do you use?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

it's the only one Harbor Freight sells. It doesn't have a proper name and when you see it, it'll make sense

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

What kind of machine is this? Never seen one here in Italy... Is it to cut grass next to concrete slabs? It seems overcomplicated respect to a basic nylon cord cutter...

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes you are correct, it rides against the concrete cutting into the grass area.

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thanks 👍

[@robertmailhos8159]

A vertical shaft edger that is not easy to replace the belt the horizontal style is the best one to replace the belt is easier to do the belt replacement job on the only thing that those engines is not using All of the gas because of the level of the gas to the pick up tube as you said in this video on this machine

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I’ve found that the pickup tube bottom end sits in a depression in the tank. That depression is where I’ve found rust holes in two tanks so far, easily explained because that small amount of liquid never exits the tank at season’s end and probably is more water than fuel. Overall a bad design from what I’ve experienced so far. I much prefer OHV engines with tanks above the carb. Easier to adjust valve lash, easy to mount a fuel petcock and filter, not prone to tanks rusting out as much, etc.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@Rein_Ciarfella that is a great idea to get All the gas used up and keep the carburetor clean I have a over Head valve engine on my d.r ranger limb chipper I shut the fuel valve off when I'm done with using it

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I can see your point

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you make a great point about the rust.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE cool beans 🫘 there i.h.g

[@ralphduncan8054]

I need help, i have a poulan pro model:pp20va46. It suddenly would not start, fully charged new battery, every time i turn the key over i hear a click in the rear of mower where the new solenoid is but will not turn over, the new starter is hooked up correctly as is the solenoid. Any suggestions? I work on small engines but have not had this issue come up. Would the fuse cause this problem if it was blown?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no the fuse would keep the solenoid from even making a sound. Have you tried to turn the top of the engine by hand to make sure it's not stuck?

[@ralphduncan8054]

I hadn't consider that, why would the engine be stuck?@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE

[@philliphall5198]

I just fixed one up just like it and gave it to my sister 😮 She run her low on oil 😢😢😢

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's a shame

[@raymorrison5006]

If I get it for free, I would use the engine on a mower deck if no one wanted the edger

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's a good idea

[@philliphall5198]

Just watch out for shafts length and use correct adapter to make it work 😊

[@jpb6511]

String trimmers are ok not great. I want one of thes

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes these make edge a lot easier

[@glorialoflin5521]

My edger turns over but quietly shuts down help please new gas new oil. Spark plug new. Help 😢😢

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I need to know more about your edger to be able to help out. Brand, model, model number anything really

[@martindesmarais7158]

I just use the eco tool for edging, it's called: " shovel " !!!

[@dougmacrae9535]

For some reason, mine starts better with the filter cover off ??

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that's interesting

[@philliphall5198]

Really they all do 😮

[@ourv9603]

Most people in the US do not know how to fix, well, ANYTHING they have to PAY to get things fixed and they learn pretty quick that sometimes it can cost more to fix than a new one. SO, thats often what is done. They pitch the broke one & go buy new. Even riding expensive mowers & ATVs & dirt bikes & such get kicked to the curb. Thats the price you pay for being mechanically illiterate. !

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I can get behind that

[@ethanmiller3935]

I wouldnt get one, l have a stick edger and that is definitely the way to go in my book. Lot lighter and easier to maneuver.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Good choice!

[@liljoeii6091]

NO I WOULDN'T BUY ONE Thank you for the video

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

anytime!

[@philliphall5198]

Weed eater hurts my back so this is the only way to do it without hurting 😊

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I have to agree with you on that. I find it a bit awkward too

[@KodiakWoodchuck]

My neighbor had one growing up. I was constantly fixing the thing for him, it was a pain and way worse that a weed Wacker for edging. No way I'd buy one

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I can see that

[@MUUKOW3]

Those were the worst! Compared to a McLane or Powertrim the twisted belt was an awful design the head barely stays level and the blade runs as soon as you start it . They were an answer to a question that should have never been asked.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for bringing that up about the belt, and I agree, I like a horizontal shaft for these too.

[@MUUKOW3]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE They worked alright with soft soil but edging dry or clay they would eat belts like crazy especially if you don't use the three point MTD blade on them.

[@YueYue-j8v]

We have Edger Blade that may fit your edger. We can provide for free. Do you need?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thank you for the offer, but I have more than enough new blades on hand

[@YueYue-j8v]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Okay. Good video.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I think these are probably better for commercial users. I can’t see a regular-sized residential property needing one all that much. In 2.5 years of doing this I have yet to see one and I have a large yard and small garage full of curb finds.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yes you might have a point there