Got A Riding Lawn Mower For $50!!

[@riccochet704]

The barrage of JG videos is pure awesomeness!

[@CharlesVanNoland]

I think abandoning the "production" aspect he mentioned last time has inspired and reinvigorated J-unit to make contents again :D He just wants to talk about the machines themselves, not sit on a computer d1cking around with editing and whatnot, and I don't blame him. Uncle Tony is the same way with most of his vijayos - one shot, maybe a quick edit here and there, and that's it. No fancy animated intro, music, etc... Just hit record and go.

[@jlucasound]

@@CharlesVanNoland Yes! We love Jake and Jennie videos. More! 😃

[@Jesusforgives-y3v]

Yes

[@RichlinMediaGroup]

Loving the flurry of new videos and the unedited takes. Please don't stop talking. The banter and your insight on things is what sets you guys apart.

[@questsischiller4443]

I have A Cub Cadet lawn tractor with the Kohler Couage motor and it has had that tick or knock noise from Dat one when I shut it off. I took it back the first day I had it and the guy at Home Depot showed me 3 others and they all had that noise. I have owned it for 10 years and change the oil every 40 hours. It has 160 hours on it now and is going g strong. I enjoy the banter between u and Camera girl. God Bless U guys and keep those videos coming.

[@wobblysauce]

Yep. Just a noisy motor, still works.

[@SOCMMOB]

That triple clamp washer trick is worth its weight in gold.

[@JackTabor-kt2qm]

I’m not one to comment really feel like saying you two make me happy I click on your videos when ever they pop up no matter what I’m watching at the moment I will always click over. Just never know what to expect but truly gold every time thanks and keep them coming I’ll never stop watching

[@streetbike8851]

I want to start by saying I love these style of videos. I'd much rather have an abundance of smaller videos than one video that took many days to create about a single topic. I also would like to talk about the kholer courage! I worked at a lawnmower shop for about a year and I wouldn't consider myself an expert by any means but I personally don't hear anything out of the ordinary there. I've seen maybe 4 kholer Courage engines come through and each machine had close to 1k hours on it. If I remember correctly, those engines had a problem with the bolts on the oil pan coming out and causing the engine and pan to move separate of each other. I would just keep an eye out for oil leaking between those places and run it like it is. If anything, they are super simple to rebuild. There's no transmission to mess with. Anyways, good luck with your purchase and keep up the great videos. I've been a long time viewer and fan. You've taught me a lot. Thanks!

[@mikespain8655]

It does have a transaxle, most likely a Hydro Gear K46.

[@streetbike8851]

@mikespain8655 correct but not connected to the engine itself. They are belt driven.

[@ebib5014]

Super common on those courage engines to crack the whole jug off, engine bolts go loose and hit the flywheel cracking the case. They never used locktite on the hardware. I recommend you go over them!

[@notajp]

Yep, those are poorly designed. Common also to leak oil from the valve covers. The plastic cams fail. I’ve seen many of these come thru the shop with failures. Next to the Triad engine, this was Kohler’s worst engine design.

[@GratefulBamboo]

The mower could make that noise for years or two days and blow up. No metal in the oil and low hours are a good sign. Do not worry about it, just use it. Its not worth stressing over.

[@thaedleinad]

Clicked for a weird lawn mower, learned how to disassemble a stuck front bike fork. Thanks.

[@alfieg1344]

As a viewer in the uk these video uploads are amazing. Every morning I wake up to a new video! Keep it up 😄

[@bhoss7133]

Forgot to mention in the previous 2 videos that i LOVE seeing the KDX in the background! That's how i found this channel! And I've been watching ever since!

[@natern]

The last 4ish minutes did not need to be filmed! However, I'm glad they were and I respect your never give up stubbornness. I'm enjoying the frequent videos, keep filming whatever works for you and camera girl!

[@senorboardhead]

Long time sub - suggest you fix the old bikes at your normal working speed and bring us along. One bike at a time. Every job doesn’t have to be explained in dogmatic, professorial fashion. C’mon - you guys are great. Let’s go !

[@7eis]

I work at a mower shop. When we get spindle housings with double sealed bearings I just pull the inner seal, you just use a soft drywall screw into the seal and pull on the scree. Even John Deere will source spindle housings with the wrong bearings and sell them with their 80% tax.

[@mrsethatwood]

Jenny on the chewable again. love the happiness!! please don't stress over KZbin.

[@reesewalker8708]

Sounds like the valves need adjusted. The reason they blow up is because the lower case bolts loosen, and the engine rattles itself apart until the case cracks.

[@mrsethatwood]

right here, this comment.

[@SweWince]

Agreed, sounds like valve ticking?

[@notajp]

That’s just one of their issues…😂 Actually what breaks the case is that when the bolts back out, they catch on the spinning flywheel teeth and the force busts the case.

[@jasontuttleby4840]

From Australia, I’m loving these new videos every day

[@joemurchie]

I'm super happy you guys are posting a lot of videos lately. I've been busy, but I look forward to watching the carburetor video and this one later tonight!! My favorite channel by far!

[@Boneyard24]

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[@joshm8661]

I've had a cub gt 1054 for about 10 years now, and it's treated me well. It has the big rear tires and a 26hp Kohler. I've had to replace coils and reseal the valve covers and fix the cheap plastic oil drain. They don't make them like they used to, that's for sure.

[@MainelyMoto207]

This week has been like Christmas! Literally the only channel I'll stop what I'm doing to watch.

[@RupyReacher]

The original International Cub Cadets were genuine workhorses. They were in class with a Honda 50. You could not kill them even if you tried.

[@jmarcinko1139]

Welcome to MTD. Parts fit many many models. The LTX1040 from the factory had no grease zerks and sealed bearings but the spindle housing can be shared the upper teir models that had greasable spindles. Otherwise I had the same mower for 10 years and only changed the oil after the first season and had no issues with it. Couple of batteries and air filters though. The auto transmission is very light duty and it’s difficult to get the correct drive belt for it. If it’s a bit too large mower will operate slowly. Even the OEM replacement wasn’t as good as the original. I wouldn’t worry about the tick sounds like mine did.

[@gregrichter8060]

I have a mower with a kohler courage engine and it’s still going after 21 years of mowing.

[@mikespain8655]

I have a small engine repair shop. The Kohler engines are good, but the Kohler Courage (especially the single cylinder) is a dog. It has several potential issues that can be a problem. Make sure the four engine mounting bolts are tight. Remove the plastic engine shroud and check all the sump bolts for tightness. They need to be torqued and Loctite applied. If they work loose they will damage the flywheel and crack the block. It is a bucket engine with sump cover on top instead of bottom. Also the starters can have issues. Also the valve covers will often leak next the exhaust is directly below the valve cover and cooks the gasket. It is a poorly designed engine. Cub Cadet is made by MTD and is a decent mower, nothing great but not terrible. 90 hours is low hours and you can expect 500-1000 hours if you do regular maintenance and take preventative steps such as checking the sump bolts for tightness. Hope this helps.

[@mikga45]

I had a cub cadet with a 14 HP Onan engine, great machine.

[@Bradwick1]

Replaced spindles on a similar Craftsman LT1000 and its the same story, sealed bearings with a grease fitting. No grease needed unless you want to make the next change out even more messy. What I did need was a fender washer (just like the ones used at the end of this video) between the pulley and bearing to raise the pulley to the right level after chewing up a brand new spindle and bearing when one pulley didn't line up with the others horizontally. Re-leveled spindles worked great all this year. I bought a carb kit and ended up using the original pintle because the new one made it run terrible. Dont know if a whole new carb would been better. The anti backfire thing on the bottom of the fuel bowl also gets buildup that can just be cleaned off. The headlights run off the magneto and are not direct from the battery which makes them dim or bright with the engine speed. Been trying to figure out a safe way to connect them to the battery directly without tapping into anything near the gas tank.

[@turboconquesteob]

Man don’t feel pressured to put on a show , but I wouldn’t exactly stifle your showman mind. Your dry humor is top notch! I get a kick out of it

[@jlucasound]

Yes. Expanding both sides it essential.

[@pieterpienaar8910]

Thanks for the videos, Jake and Jen!

[@_J.F_]

I've had a Kohler Courage (possibly slightly bigger than yours) power my 4WD Stiga lawn mower for at least 15 years now. It is admittedly getting towards its last legs in life but I would estimate that it has been running for at least 4-5 hours every week of those past 20 years. I would say that is pretty well done.

[@grumpyartist9416]

I love the one off un-edited videos! Thanks guys.

[@STEVE_M439]

Take the plastic flywheel cover off and make sure bolts are not backed out. Adjust valves. I have a courage with ~1000 hrs and still running fine. Enjoy watching your vids...

[@joshs3499]

Loving the daily videos!

[@seancollins111]

That trick with the washers is genius

[@joshlucas5907]

mine sounds just like that. I was hesitant when i bought it used. I have a husqvarna with the same engine. Ive been mowing with it for 5 years now like that, I keep the oil changed regularly. so far so good

[@bapasrcadventures3619]

If you loosen the bottom clamps on the fork tubes to let it relax the top clamps should come off. The pressure is from the forks being twisted (from a crash) and I would fill that spindle full of grease to help keep water out. Water can get into the bearings even with the “seals” and it will help for future removal to keep rust out. Love your videos.

[@austinchadwick4814]

Adjust the valves Engine surging or loping is usually a sign of dirty fuel system Conn Rod might be loose keep it full of oil should run long time

[@jeep2003]

Yep I got one for free. Actually got paid $300 for selling them another one. The engine split in half. bolts all loosened up and it self destructed. I put a briggs twin on it. If you pull the flywheel and locktite all the bolts it will last longer. Also If you speed up the video a bit during the edit It will appear you are more exuberant without actually being. I watch it at 1.25 or 1.5 speed to speed things up anyway

[@macmerges5642]

We had that exact sound on our 2013. We let it go for YEARS, we inherited it from my grandfather and ran it minimum 5 years like that (who knows how long it’d been like that for him). One day we heard it get real bad, then BOOM, massive hole in the block🤣. For $50 I’d say run it till she goes, it did always cut nice…

[@BrookeFoy]

Been watching you're vids for years now, and they're always a pleasure, thank you

[@krisley5178]

That mower will be fine. The Courage is not the best for longevity, but change the oil, and don't abuse it, and it should be fine to mow the lawn.

[@paulwyatt1666]

Great trick on getting the forks off! You can tell your more back to yourself and it’s awesome! I love watching you 2 you guys are a great team! Me and my wife get along the same way just wish she was into dirtbikes and vintage bmx bikes like myself. Keep up the great and positive energy and great videos. Love seeing a new one everyday! You are the very first video I watch in the morning! Again great attitude and content!!

[@38specialist-yn3nl]

I really like this video and every one that you make,the sad thing is you dont make enough!!!!!! You did a great deal on the cub cub cadet,even though I dont like that brand! I do love motorcycles and ATVs!

[@leebryant5443]

Man I am loving theses videos and the format is awesome. Your enjoyment is awesome, and camera girl is just the icing on the cake. You two are a great team for sure.

[@jdh6200]

have a1046ltx since 2014 runs great

[@theringoffire67]

I’ve had a cub cadet zero turn now for about 5 years. It is getting a little problems, but has been fairly reliable.

[@libertyforamericanow]

The seal thing is well known. They even do that from the factory. When i replace the bearings for customers i pull out the seals and grease it. I get the new bearings for 3 bucks each. I charge 50 per spindle

[@Cochise6-6-6]

Ive had an old husky from 03 with that same family of engine, I've done 1 head gasket, and a few valve covers gaskets on it, honestly it has ran great with over 600 hours on it mowing a 1 acre lawn, check valves and compression, could need a push rod, so far it has been a good mower, very common for cover to leak and will gas you out.

[@braapoptic1976]

Love your videos been watching since the pw days. Put the mower deck back on mow till she blows. new rider $1000 plusbrand new. $50 plus couple bucks for parts and gas to get a couple cuts totally worth it. Really appreciate your guys videos always learning something from them. Back yard or garage mechanics in my opinion are more intelligent than anyone making guesses how the sun works or how the universe was created all speculative your guys videos are awesome edit or no edit 🤘👍

[@arthurhadley1344]

Great tip on the fork tubes. I have seen that trick in an old I believe it was a Yamaha service manual. As for the mower probably an exhaust leak. If you feel it could be something internal maybe go to a thicker oil. I run 10w40 motorcycle oil in an old John Deere 318 garden tractor I own. I have 2-318 from the 80s and they are super tough machines. Google their specs. Thanks for the videos.

[@billbillinger2491]

8:28 Do a video on proper lubrication of a noisy garage door!!! That door sounds like it's just a few cycles of coming off the tracks!

[@skvmbxgg247]

Loved all the uploads this weekend, keep at the video. You guys have so much charisma and even if you stick to the simple form unedited videos I don’t think any of your true fans will mind and it’s 20 minutes maybe plus some out of your day to stay engaged, only found the video within the last few months after getting into dirt bikes and riding but you guys are my favourite creators on KZbin

[@peterhallbus1114]

With that few hours I think the valves are just run in and need to be adjusted, like many china motors the bolts can rattle loose, but if you go over the engine with locktite it may last a long time.

[@Hurtydwarf]

Almost every single ride on lawn tractor made these days is made by MTD. They make every lawnmower sold by Lowes, HD and Walmart. Used to be some of these brands were solid names like Cub Cadet and even the John Deere ones, but now they're all the same mower with slightly different fairings.

[@atranger1944]

Maybe for greasing between the bearing races and the spacer? Who knows

[@twizzlestickx7]

Now you've taken the xl600 apart just clean each and re assemble it'll be a nice bike cleaned up and a few parts its alot less hassle selling to sell it as a complete bike you should know that 😂

[@billarmstrong7155]

The grease fitting is more for the shaft even if the bearings werent sealed you have to pack the bearing full of grease first, the grease squirted in there just cools it a bit, i would squirt some grease in there. The Cub Cadet is not that bad, what you got for 50 dollars is a good deal, nothing rusted out looks good, yes the courage has had its problems, what i heard is the standard KHOLER sound, noisy, they do not run as smooth as motorcycle engines. If you keep the oil changed and add a little Marvel Mystery oil to it, it will quiet down a bit. Dont over rev the engine and it will be fine. But i dont run engines at full speed i try to keep it around half throttle when mowing. Over revving the courage is bad it doesnt like that.

[@matthewmoore757]

If that thing is Cast, it may have been injection molded, And they just stuck a grease fitting in the hole to seal it. Just a thought.

[@wsmallridge]

What a great way to start the day with ANOTHER JG vid

[@mrshaneyt43]

Handy tip about the forks 👍 Keep the vids coming , lovin it .

[@allatv82]

I have always figured that grease will get through those seals so grease it up. Or at least when the bearings begin to fail and the seal gets broken, it'll let grease in then. Better late than never😂

[@metaldog7128]

More from Jennies Garage and a cool tip for your forks ….that’s a win win right there 👍

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

I'd check the valves Krohler is noted for the adjuster lock nut backing up I use 7 thousands as the gap.

[@deeproot2k]

I like the more videos! I decompress :) These videos relax me.

[@youtubeisfullofspam7068]

Nice vid man ! Garage door guy here..Your smaller garage door should have the metal brace (strut)on the top section like your big door . Also check the sprocket on the opener. Sounds like the bushings are worn. Take cover off and look for black shavings on top of gear.

[@joemcintyre2090]

I think it sounds fine with regular oil changes and non ethanol fuel it will last a long time. You could always change the engine pretty easy just four bolts holding it on. For the hundred or so dollars you have invested it's not bad at all.

[@kyferez1]

You can easily pop those inner seals out and then actually use the grease cert.

[@mrDavo111]

Blink if you're being held against your will 😂

[@tguerin5]

The bolts on the crankcase cover are notorious for being loose form the factory on those courage engines causing oil to leak onto the exhaust. The cam gears are plastic and have a tendency to fail as well.

[@RockAnAhardSpot]

I do have a 84 XL600 black seat and big red metal tank, but the only thing it needs really is a new cluster shroud ( doesn't really need it because it;s glued presently) and a new tank ( my wife decided to move it and dropped it on another bike ) big dent. and new tires. LOl these on it are so old it;s crazy. they are super cool though for running around and still being able to go back country riding here in Idaho . :0)

[@skezzbom]

Love your new vid style!great stuff..big love from Wales

[@northern3000]

almost all spindles have sealed bearings and some even have grease nipples. Brand new OEM John Deere spindles are even like that. The theory is that people don't grease their spindles enough so sealed bearings will last longer. Yet people want to see that it the part is serviceable. Solution is to have sealed bearings with grease nipples. putting a bit of grease in there is still not a bad idea to keep moisture out.

[@trxtech3010]

In a rush to screw in the back is never good. Always start off easy and look from the front to ensure the face is not showing symptoms of how things are going lol.

[@SUBZEROinfinity]

Sounds like It needs valve adjustment and If that does not take the ticking out then yes It's on it's last toe nail. Still nice buy cause the cassis will accept multiple types of engines.

[@mackjeez]

The seal on the bearing is a simple dust cover that can easily be penetrated by grease under the pressure of a grease gun. The first time you grease a spindle, it will take a lot of grease to fill the cavity and push through the bearing. After that, just a pump or two every 25 hours or so for maintenance.

[@ronsherfy6291]

Daily dose of Jake! keep up the vids! Buying an overpriced box store mower is dumber then buying a used low hour machine that needs simple repairs!

[@TheWelder624]

are the rocker arms adjustable?

[@Nathan-gc1zy]

Liking all these videos... The bearing I always take out the inside seals so grease get to them you can install them 2ith plastic off them in inside

[@Nathan-gc1zy]

That's another way they design stuff to fail

[@richtheory.]

My old neighbor had a Cub with the Kohler Courage & it kicked the rod through the block within the first couple hours he had it so I am surprised it lasted 90 hours!

[@rav4l2003]

I’ve heard the grease can make it into sealed bearings when using a grease gun. There’s a couple videos on KZbin showing it.

[@RockAnAhardSpot]

might be they upgraded the bearings in the present build but they already had the cases built?

[@paulmckinder3082]

Yes yes yes love the regular videos keep um coming please. My attitude is drive it like you stole it on the mower

[@mrDavo111]

4:00 I think the grease prevents water from going up the shaft? Also means it can't rust weld together. Maybe?

[@wildthinair]

Keep them coming! 🎥 🍿 🇬🇧 ❤

[@richardkeen5828]

More of the good stuff! Oh boy!!

[@neilchalmers7753]

That engine tic sounds alot like an exhaust leak.

[@mdsuave13]

The housing was the same as it's been for a long time. The new bearings make the grease fitting unnecessary.

[@jannenorman3181]

Thanx For Excellent Entertainment Guys - You Bring So Much Joy & Calmness - And You Got Some Great Mechanical Skills & Humor ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@arlo12345678910]

Dude buys a Cub Cadet then tongue lashes the ever loving shit out of it. But in your defense dude, the engine’s hosed!

[@kyferez1]

So you don't have to open the garage door all the time, get a dryer vent outlet and put it on the bottom of the garage door. Then run a tube from the exhaust to the vent.

[@jenniesgarage]

Nice idea, thanks!

[@RonsRadioLife]

the greese fitting is for the sleve thats inside the housing not the bearing

[@tomhannockoutlaw972]

Bro is a genius

[@davidthompson3542]

Yes the shaft is wobbly the flywheel shaft

[@CodeOptimism]

Actually really enjoyed this one!!! You were actually very entertaining. Due to not worrying about being entertaining. 😂 I'm going to try to take that to heart myself.

[@chrisprobert6]

Could be clutch rattle, on the cadet. See how it is after you refit and run mower. 💪👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@williamedward3198]

Keep em coming!!!!

[@falfas55bgas]

I'd rather have your true self. She's laughing because of all the work you did to strip the motorcycle and then the guy didn't take the frame and swing arm, leaving you with a pile of motorcycle.

[@sccarguy8242]

New fresh oil, and a valve adjustment will probably do it wonders. The oil is probably original…

[@after5auto133]

Could be the de-compression valve clicking

[@Spartan375X]

I liked the part where you screwed in the bolt from the rear.