MASSIVE HOVER MOWER RIDDLED WITH PROBLEMS - Let's Fix it!!

Massive Flymo hover mower riddled with problems. Can we get it fixed up to a good running condition?
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[@roughandrrag]

Day just got instantly better. Also i am working on my own project right now 😂. It is a John deere 318 that has sat for 20 years!!! I will have a video out soon fixing it.

[@philipm1009]

Same here ,I working on a castle garden lawnmower, machinery restorer is brilliant inspiration to such a great hobby

[@Ian6630premium]

I did like the trick of welding nuts to the inner bearing race so you could press it off…will be giving it a go the next time I get the same problem

[@christopherhennessey9766]

I love these videos an find restoration really interesting. I'd love to try doing something simple myself but no idea how or where to start, any ideas for help?

[@hobouk3871]

We have a collection of tillers, rotavators, mantises and mowers outside. A garage more or less full of mower engines and parts including strimmers and brushcutters. We seem to like collecting these things.

[@Hotdaddy536]

..lol.. I'm restoring a John Deere 205 it's been sitting for 20 years just finished the deck new bearings belts blades.the motor runs great ..the mower has low hours on it..I just need to finish painting..then on to the next one.. Cheers everyone from McDonough Georgia 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jacobmurdock5503]

This man has the cleanest audio all the time! Very enjoyable to listen to.

[@norad3]

i have no idea how you record this daggerwin, but you make the quality image and audio so clean and good and perfect. Your quality and effort on this videos is really top tier.

[@holnrew]

I thought the voice was very familiar

[@PurplePikachizard]

It’s nice to see old machines back up and running. I’m surprised how good that carburetor cleaned up! 🎉

[@scratch19635]

It cleaned up that good the fuel tap magically washed away.

[@Hellforsa]

Cool info about flymo, it was founded and owned by a swedish company, called husqvarna. The first hover mover was invented by a swede called karl dahlman in 1963 :)

[@anthonygaroutte809]

One tip on taking out stuck jets and emulsion tubes. Tap the back of the screwdriver with a hammer while turning the screwdriver. Great job on the video. Very therapeutic

[@ronanlaverty7819]

For an old machine, it does a great job of cutting the grass. Great restoration as always.

[@michaelcard1973]

I live in Alberta Canada. I sure wish my winters looked like yours.... Your channel is awesome by the way. Thanks for your hard work!

[@Sunny-Muffins]

It isn't too bad this year. 😂

[@airplanemaniacgaming7877]

@@Sunny-MuffinsHot-ish, cold-ish, spring, HOLY HELL ITS COLD, and everything in-between.

[@bobuncle6962]

You have wrecked my viewing of other repair channels! I keep saying things like heh he didn't replce the gaskets or change the air filter etc. Enjoyed the video very much, thanks

[@Sandy.J.Lloyd.Sr.]

I was hoping you were going to do a complete restoration, I really enjoy watching them go from junk to a beautiful machine. Thanks for the great content, and I’m looking forward to your next video.

[@OldFatBubba]

I liked your method of removing the old bearing from the spindle. I’m sure the heat from welding the nuts onto the race helped break up any binding rust that was between the two parts. Well done!

[@ZHmotors8]

By far one of my favourite channels, so easy to watch and informative !

[@jerrybootneck1736]

Another awesome fix. Hope you're feeling better now.

[@Blaznmav]

I screamed when this popped up! Hope you’re doing well! Day maker for sure!!!🎉🎉😊

[@richardcorwin1828]

I had the opportunity many years ago when I worked with a contractor that was a Brit here in the states and he had one of these Flymo mowers and it worked great.

[@Justicesdad]

Good working to show us all the details, thank you

[@garrydonnelly6433]

I enjoy your videos. If I may just add, I have noticed that other KZbinrs say you should oil a new sponge air filter otherwise it will not filter correctly. I would refer you to "the exert James Condon" and also to Taryl Fixes All on this subject. You did power clean the machine at the end, however, I would have done that at the start to make the job easier to work on and film. Cheers to you and good luck for the future.

[@enginecrzy]

Neat machines, Kinda hard to find one here in the states as they are more popular in the U.K. I bought a Tecumseh powered one with the handelbar air filter snorkel on Fleabay & worked ok but found the muffler melted & baked & cracked the deck around the engine support webbing. Also no safty switches & a bit awkward to move about without wheels & the hover fan tends to flatten the grass. I like the vintage 60s Toro ones & also the small Flymo Kawasaki Tl Micromo.✌👍

[@Reviveandrefurbish]

Wow! I never thought I would see that machine being fixed, that is my all time favourite hover mower from flymo, they were brilliant when going over soggy banks and dense grass, sadly the plastic decks would wear out and need replacing, and parts for this are very scarce. Great video!

[@nineteenandfortyone]

Very interesting. I had no idea they made such a large model. It certainly does cut level, though as you say it leaves the rows of cuttings. You did very well with it. Thanks!

[@fredrickvoncold]

Nice having the right tools for the job.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video :) also yes surprises me all balls were not gone and bend shafts too ! But save it and good go for another many years ahead! I never used them ever and but so cool too!

[@hobouk3871]

What a nice mower great cut aswell, job well done. Just makes yuh want to go outside and start cutting the grass 👍

[@Shagnasty]

I am always glad to see another video where yo fix the mowers. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to your next video.

[@paulh6096]

Hi from the US. Love the made in England pulleys and US engine working together in harmony! Almost nothing is made in our countries anymore it seems.

[@robertmailhos8159]

You definitely got that right about that mower is definitely a big hover mower 👍😎

[@frothe42]

My father sold Flymo years ago here in the US. The were 2 Cycle, so you could mow on steep hills. I remember the carberettor being very difficult to adjust so that it would run properly. No wheels, just glide on air!

[@hystocrates1]

Thanks for another great video! Always inspiring and relaxing to watch you fix up all kinds of machines. Great quality content👍

[@larrykelly2838]

Great restoration, mows very well.

[@colinmaceachern9]

I used to use one. I had the seat attached. It was a great machine to operate.

[@philipgunderman7292]

Excellent video as always! Thank you so much.

[@jeffdowns2146]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@mdacosta5882]

Great timing!

[@vinceianni4026]

Good job mister beautifully done

[@deancoley7987]

Amazing compact old Girl, I realise the job was tough, but definitely think your better working alone, too many cooks etc. But will deny saying that if your mates are reading this comment lol

[@themowerman]

What a fantastic looking mower..

[@jesterr7133]

What an interesting machine. I am fascinated by these hover machines. I would love to have the opportunity to find one to play with.

[@waynewatts-ellson61]

Such an unusual machine! Nice find and good save as usual

[@johanstahl5555]

I love your videos! So long I has longing after a new restoration video❤ I hope you filing well now😊

[@playahata997]

Awesome video as always 👌

[@jacobhoekstra340]

Great fix

[@jamesdavis4124]

Always a great day when you put out a new video 👍

[@patjohnson3100]

Great project for your enviable skills. I always look forward to your videos.

[@jesterr7133]

I'm joining you from the US. We don't have machines like this here. I would love to see you do a restoration on one of these so that I can learn more about them. I find them very interesting. I would love to find a way to import one if I can find it cheap enough.

[@Mikelp73]

I’m pretty annoyed at KZbin for not recommending your videos. It’s nice this evening I found 2 I hadn’t seen but still.

[@lawrencewillard6370]

Flymo's were advertised as mower/ munchers. Had small one till it disassembled itself.

[@johnmcenaney1814]

Great video 👏🏻

[@unkjason]

None of my subscriptions had any videos out. Thanks missed your videos

[@broderperdurabo]

It cut's quite nice.

[@1950Argee]

Welcome back! I enjoy your videos..

[@alexdeleon7135]

Well done!

[@garyclifton2180]

How cool is this never seen one before I want one lol

[@matty3507]

I might be wrong but I think you find these machines were built and assembled a the Countax plant at Great Haseley for Flymo way before Countax started to produce the K series tractors

[@screwthecabal6453]

I wild have completely restored this fine piece of English technology.

[@RJLmachinery]

Is that right it only has 1 impeller? looks like its missing one to me. Nicely done anyway 👍

[@DanKoning777]

Does anyone know what happened with *"part 2"* re: - FIXING A CHEAP FOUR-WHEELER QUAD BIKE? *OR* - SINGLE CYLINDER DIESEL RIDE ON MOWER CONVERSION?

[@thissideup1620]

This side ….“Not as bad”😂😂😂

[@broderperdurabo]

The Swedish are smart. Flymo... Had one with a twostroke, i was terrifyed with the rpm.

[@Lets_Go_Brandonnnnn]

Hey bud you’re missing the other fan blade it’s supposed to have another one it’s very important to it for the Flymo gcl75

[@dhs2329]

Another excellent video, I really enjoy your presentation style, you are so interesting to listen to. Do you do everything from experience and memory or do you use manuals? If you use manuals can you suggest a good source I am working on a Countax C600H and Kubota GR2120 but so far have been unable to find a good workshop manual.

[@djdoo]

The one thing I would have done extra is to change completely the iron piece that connects the 2 spindels and not weld it cause it is not heavy duty and moreover very rotten and prone to break again... Otherwise nice fix video!

[@gbusrt6592]

Impeller, 3D printing adventure ... or model it and get pcbway to print you one perhaps

[@volvogt21]

Flymo's always seem to cut nicely

[@Ravelinn]

Thank you for another great restoration. well done. what is the CARB spray you mention? i definatley need some of that in my working world, and what type of welding machine do you use? i need to get one but dont know the best type to get.. thank you

[@MachineryRestorer]

Thanks! I use STP Carb Cleaner. the welder is a Clarke 135

[@spencerrobinson2719]

The mower did great, I think it would have done a nicer job if the grass was not wet. I have a general question with these small Briggs engines, Do you check the oil with the dip stick screwed back in or just dip it to the cap?

[@dazedconfusedSKZ]

Could maybe a little anti seize be put on the emolsion tube threads to stop it from catching or would that not be a good idea?

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

That was disappointing ! It would have been so easy to have remade that cracked part with new thicker box section.

[@JoshKilen]

nice job.

[@ianrandell9763]

Welcome back, it's been way to long in coming 😊

[@jonathancharrington3410]

Brilliant love your videos ❤

[@SHOINOFF]

Ebay has impact drivers for like $25 us. Its like a screw driver but its super heavy and you smack it with a hammer. I have not had one fail me yet.

[@LydiaOfTheNorth]

"Made in England. 5 inch. Nice." - Daggerwin, 2024

[@cu3tom_xd149]

I'm in the market for a new Ultrasonic cleaner, what cleaner do you use Daggerwin? Also very cool and satisfying watch keep it up!

[@Patrick4959]

grouse job mate she looks lovely afterwards and as for the well bearing yep no kidding they were loud shockers for sure from my view just looking at how they were spinning and i could tell right away the right one on the drive wheel pulleys had a lot of play in it but yeah changing both sets paid off in the long run and that old carburetor aka carby yep i would simply taking a propane torch with the nice flame and very carefully heat it up around the main jet is and then spray the oil down there as it would smoke but that,s a good sign as it,s allowing the oil to see past and expanding the aluminum etc but yeah all good and by the looks of thins yep she,s probably gonna need a paint job and well the deck might need a small fix too but yeah too easy i reckon and that,s a good engine from my view too and some people probably reckon they are terrible but yeah i like them for sure and only because it,s a qaulity engine and made by Briggs and Stratton decades ago for sure from it,s age and era etc and cheers from Australia 🐨🐑🦘🌏🇦🇺 or the land down under and yep Flymo is a good brand for sure for the average user but yeah i cannot blame there comply too.

[@user-yq8yn7ww9l]

Many interesting videos! Are snails a common issue in the UK? I've never seen them in the US

[@whitecompany18]

Have you got a manual impact screwdriver for stubborn screw? The kind you hit with a hammer. Life saver them👍

[@mathiaswerner9282]

Hi could you maybe if you can get your hands on one of these do a restoration of an Allen scythe with a two stroke Villiers engine this would be rally cool!

[@johnkaup6382]

Should there be another impeller on the other spindle?

[@dougjones4007]

Hands across the water!

[@DanKoning777]

See ya.

[@jasperedwards2713]

i remembered them i thought allen made them

[@Gupham]

Are they worth much? Or rare? Got one sat in my yard, had it working a few years ago

[@aserta]

Huge!

[@AnthonyCurreri]

Why does only one side have the impeller? Id imagine their would be 2.

[@Gaming98421]

Hello,ive got a westwood s800 but it has a Briggs and Stratton 12hp power built engine,ive tried to tune the carb on it but ive ended up just making it worse than it already was,can someone tell me how many turns out on the air/fuel screw i need.

[@AnthonyCurreri]

You need to invest in a puller to get those pulleys off.

[@Fiatmannen1]

Imoeller replacement, get an 3dprinter

[@789costela]

It amaze me, al it needed was a little bit of cleaning & a new carb! Wel better *used* one ...

[@azdeserthobbies2047]

For the love of God and the Queen I know you are going to fix the cracked pan right

[@crystaldragon141]

lol assembled in '89 just like me.

[@TRYNGUESS1]

love it!

[@aleksandrsaikovskij6930]

Сварка полопаетсв. Нужно было дать усиления.

[@simonjones7785]

all the large flymos suffered ware and splitting on the edgedge of the hover deck

[@nickdesplancke1511]

Daggerwin, whats up with that quad bike from a while ago?

[@mikedavis2969]

👍

[@jimmyg5636]

It seems like the video quality is a lot better. Or is it my imagination?

[@MattTester]

I would've never expected such a big hover mower, seems like an odd design. With robotic lawn mowers seeming to struggle to move, maybe they need a hovering front deck to sort out the mobility.

[@jamesmoss5016]

You remind me of Denis when you got your hammer 🔨

[@tommythomsen2104]

another good renovation but I have a question how is the ATV renovation going just a curious question

[@jefflary5457]

Pretty neat you find some interesting things for sure! JeffinMaine