FREE ABANDONED MOWER! Can We Fix It?

[@Unkn0wnmtb49]

You know it’s a good day when machinery restorer uploads

[@gforcekaras]

And twice in one week! Might have to go and buy a lottery ticket lol!

[@charliemartin-k7m]

And this one looks like he got it for free because of it’s shape, many use free as click bait sadly.

[@AWizardAndaMouse3432]

Yep

[@razvan_yon]

​@@gforcekarasExactly!

[@Dustmadeout]

Only if the upload is a restoration video, not a shitty "Can I fix it" or "Will it start".

[@ksaab3946]

Love the custom work on that deflector, plus it is great to see another ride on mower up and running, keep up the great work 😃👍

[@JohnL_S17]

i just want to take a moment to thank you. thanks to your videos i learned the necessairy techniques to repair our old riding-lawnmower with a honda engine, we had enjoyed riding around but had been left outside for a few years. through your videos ive been motivated to try and fix it, so i went outside and tried to start it, but it wouldnt. after a carb clean it would start but only for about a minute though sounding very rough. later i found out that he lost spark when getting warm, was given another ignition coil by a friend of my father, who like you repairs lawnmowers. now it runs very well and we can enjoy riding it again. thank you.

[@maximilianogonzalesdaga677]

Quiero en Español por favor?

[@Farm_fab]

Having done small engine repair, I recognize that eng as being basically a push mower engine, albeit a higher end engine as it has electric start. That one turned out a treat

[@tylerfrankel5374]

I was thinking the same thing lol 6.5 hp is nothing for a rider guess things are different across the pond

[@Farm_fab]

@@tylerfrankel5374 I remember VW detuning a Porsche engine they put in the Transporter van. Barely 60 HP on the wasserbox engine. I could never figure that out.

[@M.TTT.]

@@tylerfrankel5374 many of the little riders here in the US use similar engines, but the larger rear engine riders are more common.

[@kensherwood4866]

Another winning video, nifty piece of kit. When I first saw it I thought it might not be much good at actually cutting. I imagine that the previous owner was less than impressed with blade fitted upside down. An impressive restoration

[@loranzobaker7293]

Very cool, turned out great. Very simple fix, i agree the “ride on push mower”. Very good name for those, they’re becoming quite popular here in the states as well.

[@sideburns2009]

They’re really not and there’s only 2 on the market priced higher than a 42” deck mower.

[@cliffvining7439]

Wonderful video. Calm easy demeanor. Good vision and audio! Thank you!

[@raywood8187]

It was fun watching this little mower brought back to life. Watching you work and your explaining in detail has helped me not bot be afraid to tackle my own mower mechanical problems.

[@nevillemorgan8267]

Great video, great photography and editing, clear narration. And a great finished result. One of the best I've seen on KZbin. Thank you.

[@edwardkay]

Hey Daggerwin, where do you find the machinery you restore. I am building a workshop where I hope to do a similar thing to you as in restoring machinery etc but I can't seem to find any good deals. Love the videos, well done!!😀😀

[@horstszibulski19]

Nice job with the deflector, and with that short wheelbase it comes close to a zero-turn mower also! Thx for showing! 👍👍👍

[@hardies1]

That mower came back to life nicely! There is a hole in the deck that you should patch up also as grass was blowing out of there pretty good at times.

[@tcmits3699]

Back in 1980 my brother brought home a 5hp Briggs 24" "Ride on" Lawnscout lawnmower brand new. Store was going out of business. I'm 6'2 tall, I mowed my parent's house for at least 15yrs. Mower stop running one day, took spark plug out ground electrode was worn almost completely off. PS had just forward , neutral and reverse and 4 non-puenmatic tires, no flats. that was one tough mower! Good luck and thanks for sharing 👍

[@MegaDirtyberty]

You sir have solved a mystery, I was given a B&S engine, there were no makings on it anywhere. I hunted on the internets, asked on the forums as to what engine it was. What you show here is what appears to be the same engine that I have. I now know what model to say when I am looking for parts (namely head gasket) Mystery solved.

[@MarkMeadows90]

That's a nifty little mower. Glad you were able to get it working again. Reminds me of a modern day Snapper rear engine lawnmower.

[@jerrybootneck1736]

Great find and another great Job. That would be my ideal mower for someone unable to use a push mower any more.

[@ricande]

Trust me... You can throw the bloody thing further than you think.

[@jerrybootneck1736]

@@ricande with scars on my lungs, I doubt I could even lift it today.🤣

[@AJPsWorkshop]

Great video rear deflector worked great 👍

[@ricande]

Indeed. The deflector is the only thing that will work on this god damned machine in 6 months. (I have the same model)

[@WisconsinWanderer]

I look forward to your videos, decent little machine you got for free. I really liked how you made the deflector work good job all around. Thanks my friend 😊

[@mjg263]

Nice job! The carburetors on those Briggs Intek engines are notorious for passing fuel and contaminating the crankcase oil due to the poor design (no outward pitch or fuel weep hole). It’s usually best to put a fuel shutoff valve in the supply line and close it after use. Neat little rider, I like the discharge chute deflector too!

[@DancerOfClouds]

A day late but still enjoyed this vide a lotr. It always a good thing bringing something once disgarded, back to life. Well done.

[@DanKoning777]

Great video as always. As an observation only, I'd try a smaller deflector at less of an angle-one that would allow the grass to disperse/fall more "naturally" i.e., no clumpy lines.

[@johnbradford9235]

It's just like I dreamt it could be 😊😊😊. Mr. Machinery Restorer uploading with less than a week in between. Life is complete 😁. Next step - one every day 😂😂😂. Great stuff dude. As ever. Lovely bit of fab work on the grass plate 👏👏👏. 😎

[@kiger363]

Wooh! Looking forward to watching them. Question, What do you end up doing with all of the mowers/tractors you've restored?

[@johnnicastro5931]

Hey man. I just found your channel and I am hooked. Absolutely love your content, you've got a subscriber for life. I want to start my own small engine and mower repair shop so I look at you as a mentor.

[@2_Spanners]

My grandad has one of these. I’ve got some good memories of helping mow the law on it.

[@AZVIDS]

Excellent, as usual Sir👍👍👍

[@christopherbignell3342]

I love a machinery restorer and can't wait to see the how it turns out.👍 good video.

[@buddylee6996]

Fantastic video! That has to be the smallest riding mower I have ever seen. If your having issues with it starting right away, check the valve lash. Those intek engines are notorious for the valve lash to go out of spec which makes them hard starting.

[@porticojunction]

Nice. As silly as those little mowers are I love the simplicity of the design. All you really need for a small yard without much slope.

[@damnoldguy]

Neat little mower and I like the deflector but I would cut the left leg off and make the right one a few inches longer. The shroud near the blade on the right side just below the shifter has a hole through it. And I really dig your little welding machine 👍

[@fatherofsixwackykids2074]

Daggerwin another great video!! Thank you for sharing with us. I love watching all your videos you explain your steps so well!

[@thomas7529]

If I didn’t live in the US I’d totally buy that from you. Sized quite nicely for our yard.

[@oldcornerSE]

Great and entertaining video. When i put a new tube in the wheel i always inflate it a little before i fix the tyre. This way the tube sets correctly inside the tyre.

[@terryl7874]

Interesting mower so light. Ideal for small yards. As always I enjoy your videos.

[@vinceianni4026]

Beautiful restoration mister good job well done

[@tonyharding1961]

Currently have Stiga version in the workshop. A mobility scooter with a cutter blade. Easier to take the whole engine and deck out and work on it on the bench.

[@Mike81111]

Fantastic work! I really enjoy these videos. Now I just wonder am I the only one who noticed those big holes on side of the deck/shoot...

[@jebsails2837]

From across the pond. My friend from St. Ouen, Jersey and I do the same thing. She locates them, I retrieve and repair, while she does "the hair and make-up", appearance sells. Seems that we had a similar unit here, referred to as the "doodle bug", no relation the one from the 40s Thanks. Narragansett Bay

[@sgnt9337]

Great video. The rear grass discharge is a nice feature.

[@GorgeyWoofy-jb3ip]

It's really good U got it running again and cool deflector that mower like a little gokart

[@MrFigFisher]

Nice job, really like the deflector. Changing the belts on those is a pig of a job, got lucky on that one

[@alveus8205]

What a cool little machine. Cheers from Canada.

[@davidblatt6191]

Thanks!

[@MachineryRestorer]

thank you 😊

[@davidblatt6191]

I'm anxiously awaiting more on the quad project

[@fjrkev]

Bit of a hole in the deck. Will you tackle that, too? Great job and thank you for explaining your trouble shooting

[@twofeathers6540]

i love that more thanks have fun great job

[@jamesdavis4124]

Thanks for another great video. I always look forward to your next video.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Machinery Restore :) and yes that cool Lawn Tractor Mower never seen one blade but lots 2 or 3 blade ones and not that make! On home in my childhood years in 1980's my uncle Bill bought one used model to use home farm for 2 flat ditches also farm house and house trailer to cut grass was 5 acres worth each week! The one had was 1970's of lime green called Aries Built by Firestone with 42 bed 2 blades with 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 8 hp no electrical start or headlights also Synchmatic transmission daul pedal plus handle with under seat Foward left , middle Netural, right was Reverse ! 1 litre of Engine Oil 10w30 type no Engine Oil filter was strange and fuel tank 2 gallon only in plastic tank! Sat over engine too ! To shut off engine was choke and throttle lever ! Start in Netural gear lever plus handle in Park section with Throttle to Choke when start put slow and but want deck put fast postion in middle only needed! Was fun to drive and used too! So cool like this one !

[@Kwaq84]

My first thought when I saw it - Little Tikes.

[@hester781]

Excellent work as always 👍🏻. Just a heads up you installed the seat upside down. I only know because I’ve done it myself before 👍🏻

[@grahammctygue724]

Much luck with your find great job most this side wouldn't bother with it only those in need be safe Peace

[@komitadjie]

That honestly mows a lot better than I was expecting for something that tiny!

[@f62darkstar]

I got one of those oil extractors recently....best investment I have made in tools.

[@Shagnasty]

For the year of the mower it looks great. I always show from start to finish.

[@johnmcenaney1814]

Great video and nice job on the deflector.

[@bidders77]

my friday nights are vastly different to how they were in the 90's

[@trevorpearson1832]

Nice work. Well done. 👍

[@garycoppard3596]

Nice video, I enjoyed it. It certainly does cut well.❤❤

[@Patrick4959]

grouse work mate she looks lovely and i,m not sure if we had a Victa Ride on Mower very similar to that one back in at least the 1970s or 1980s but yeah very good machines from what i was told back then too and cheers from Australia 🐨🐑🦘🌴🇦🇺🌏 or the land down under to your area and keep cool during your Summer while we are keeping toasty here as best as possible etc.

[@aron8858]

On ours it has a tube for the bagging system and we just cut a hole in a pan that fit over the tube snugly and it works but it does leave a mess

[@83jbbentley]

It’s very modest and tidy

[@TubbyTrialTeam]

Now you could have posted this two weeks ago haha! Just fixed the same one for my dad. It had a dicky fuse carrier on the pcb board in the grey box. 👍🏻👍🏻 Now just not starting on the key when it’s got. But that shouldn’t be a big issue

[@g576758]

Great video bringing it to life 🙌 keep uploading videos please

[@andrewgrace4410]

Nice find and troubleshooting 😊

[@robertmailhos8159]

That is the English cousin of the m.t.d yard bug love the way the engine is in front instead of the back but it is in the right place to get it fixed and running again

[@Mylifeintechnicolor]

Oh boy, I have 2 of those both rebrands of yours (Stiga and Texas) and I hope for you that the clutch for the moverblads never breaks for you. It is expensive, and should I have to change mine I'm thinking about modifying a electro engaging clutch to fit instead.

[@Bogi2-i4y]

A very well done job!

[@Silverpup78]

Awesome video! I noticed the deck has a rust hole on the right side.

[@bradyneil]

great stuff. maybe i missed it but was the ignition fault due to the air gap on the coil?

[@picklesgherkin]

I was wondering if you were going to fix that hole that's in the mower deck?

[@mg1342mg]

That would fit my yard wonderfully. Reminds me of the long gone Yard Bug.

[@oldenslo4141]

A loose tea holder for your cupper in the mornin' works great for all the wee parts you put into the sonic washer.

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Great resuscitation!

[@knightmedic9556]

Dag, I've been laid up after surgery and watching a lot of your videos on both channels to pass the time. I'm genuinely curious about something; I notice that a lot of the machines you restore are either purpose -built brush cutters or have brush decks/blades on them. Is that a common thing in your area, in all of Britain, a personal passion or just coincidence?

[@angel_dawn_morningstar]

🤣😂 **gigglesnortgiggle** 😂🤣 It looks like a geriatric mobility scooter 😋😏 Thumbs Up on the revival of this goofy looking mower ..Very Well Done ! 👍👍 😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnnewson5039]

what a good little mower and gets the job done very well

[@bradyneil]

we trick i use for putting the tyres on is spray with soapy water. also i see you used hose clamp on the valve. I take off the walve cap and put a washer on it then screw the cap back on. also stops the valve falling inside

[@paulravitsky2898]

FYI, according to the Breaks & Scrapem service manual I have, the seat should be installed with the groove down, ie. away from the needle. Apparently it's somewhat important as it's printed in all caps. ;o). Tecumish carbs are the same. I guess you haven't heard, putting the blade on upside down puts the cutoff grass back on! A mower that didn't require complete disassembly, sweet. Nice take on the discharge "chute". Nice job!

[@mikeanderson2730]

Riddiculus mower, i always bought tractor-like mowers to look less stupid (i´m a big guy). But this nice restore video might just proven me wrong all these years, this seems like an agile, small, cheap machine that actually makes a really good job! Although, i honestly thinks that it takes a good mechanic, like this, to get the cheap mowers actually cut good. Straight out of boxes most cheap crap usually is just cheap crap. I bought new, factory made, mopeds, bikes and machinery (cheap china stuff) that been so poorly put together that you have to take out the welder to make it straight enough to even work. On belt sander i bought for $6 (new) was so poorly balanced from factory that it ripped the paper every time you started it. Never got it to work. Only $6, shure, but then why even make it..? Kepp up the good work, more videos please!

[@daleyurk4369]

Nice job as always. Love your videos!

[@Mikebos32]

I want one! That thing is cool. Not in USA I am sure though...

[@myacidninjatheamazing1025]

my guess would be the float got stuck on the carb and they parked it when they smelled fuel in the oil because it also makes it smoke like crazy (had a mower with the same issue and it smoked like crazy and we got it for free too)

[@doylefrost4314]

Mke sure and patent that deflector. Seems to work well if you don'thappen to have the catch clippings container.

[@nathangillmore5064]

This was great! I have to admit, I would have loved to see how it would have mowed without that custom grass deflector 🙂

[@SDS-1]

This is the cutest mower ever ❤❤ love it

[@Castleknight]

Excellent job!

[@francispalmer9737]

Another great job, cheers

[@addisonthemaster8993]

Hey I love your videos any tips on starting a small business for working on small engines? I love getting my hands dirty!

[@JustBob1-e7q]

Nice wee mower 👍

[@Castleknight]

Amazing how a little needle valve seat/rubber gasket thing could be causing all those problems. On newer carbs, has this part been improved or eliminated?

[@MachineryRestorer]

Nope it’s still the same design

[@dexflexcrites7797]

Great video as usual, please do a video on a small zero turn , thank you

[@eng.Bonevv]

Hi, recently i got one of those, but mine is MTD Pinto, the engine is the same. I restored it too, and your video help me a lot! But It does not run properly at low rpm. where do you think the problem is?

[@tubeDude48]

Simply Green is a good choice to use in the Ultrasonic.

[@HobbyMotorDK]

Not a mechanic friendly machine 🙂 - fantastic video as always👍👍

[@ricande]

It's not a friendly machine... period...

[@mikesbarn1858]

Bonus video. Thank you.

[@jakepriest4282]

What do you do with everything you restore? Keep or sell?

[@eddiepatterson5025]

The little mower operated very well.

[@nathanmoak1515]

i was a lawnmower mechanic in the 70s for a major catalog store. one customers brought in his top-of-the line riding mower. when i checked the oil, a gas/oil mix poured out. i disassembled the carb and found a pinhole in the brass float. when i pulled the head, the cylinder was scored badly and the engine was ruined. i told the store manager to get him a new mower, but she didn't want to. she bought his mower and took it home only to find it was ruined just as i had said. you should leave all the plastic crap off as it is not necessary.

[@OllyAv89]

Where do you get all these old mowers and ride ons? Ive allways wanted to get one.

[@thomaslyon2112]

I enjoy your videos! Just wondering, do you time the vids when that area needs mowing? LOL

[@martinm8380]

I really enjoyed this video as I have same mover but your seems to be in good condition compared to mine.