will it run? free craftsman riding mower conclusion.

part 1 here • will it run? free craf... ,
this video we figure out how to test the electrical systems ignition switch ,relay and safety switches. then repair all the remaining issues left to put the riding mower back into service.

[@kzy_tater8361]

After seeing your videos I found 22 inch Murray lawn mower an I fixed it, all because of you and in only 12. thank you mustie for giving me motivation to start my own grass cutting business with my friend

[@mcovington97]

thats the best comment i have heard from a 12 yr old ever! You will grow in your business with your buddy in short order save your money from cutting grass and invest in a riding mower to help you with big yards it will change your mowing game .. congrats look on craigslist for unwanted mowers and see what you can come up with - perhaps you can venture into the repair side and selling of unwanted mowers .. keep learning .

[@etankohcz1842]

It's ALways,, , best, , to be,, SELF EMPLOYED!!!!

[@kurayami3857]

I'm 14 and also starting my own lawn business aswell as currently fixing a old craftsman on my own

[@paulstevens9538]

I am retired worker Anna's a small engine when the riders were good I quit in 2015.the computer came in I went out that an bad fuel .but you do a great job of sharing our work I just hope the next generation share there's thanks man .71 years Paul I miss it

[@BlueRidgeJ79]

Got my brother's 1998 Yard Machines Push Mower running and cutting again after sitting for 10 years thanks to your teaching.

[@kevingoodrich5472]

Mustie1, you sir are my garage putting hero. I came across your page when I was trying to buy a riding mower. Money is tight so I bid my time, well last Friday I scored a craftsman mower for 50 bucks. It had issues and wouldn't start, but having watched your videos, I not only got it running but fixed a few issues. Thanks for everything!!! My full time job is A/V and working with lights,sound and video. I know Adobe video editing and event production. If there is ever anything I can do, to repay all the advice and actual entertainment,just let me know. Thank you sooo much

[@redlock4004]

Thanks. I really like how you walk us through the trouble shooting process, just as if we were there drinking your beer :)

[@etankohcz1842]

YOU did Lucy, , PROUD , , ,with the innovative, furnishings , , , , , especially, your, novel, !!!. .fire extinguisher, application!!! . . .please,, as always, , , give Lucy, , a kiss, , for me!!. . .Thank you for your, vlogs!!!

[@charger19691]

Another great video and refurbish on this tractor. Thanks for taking us along and manning the camera while you work. These videos are a valuable tool for anyone that wants to learn and troubleshoot their own equipment. Thanks Mustie, you are an excellent mechanic / fabricator and diagnostician. You have my respect!

[@alan6832]

To stop deck rust, use spray wax, ideally at a self serve car wash, but when at home, spray wax from a trigger sprayer works too. And silicone spray, including silicone based tire shine, can protect mufflers from rust.

[@charger19691]

@@alan6832 , thats a good idea!

[@alan6832]

@@charger19691 Even better on boat trailers.

[@blyndonmclaughlin9071]

Thanks for your videos. I became a double amputee about a year ago and just now starting to move in my wheelchair alone. Your videos are so calming and relaxing to watch, also very informative. Thanks so much for all you do.

[@tubecoatue]

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate your videos. I'm no kind of mechanic but today I got a small engine running by just saying to myself.."What would Mustie do?" Your positive attitude is inspiring. You never seem to lose your temper (like I would)...and it's just fun to watch how you somehow always figure it out. Your skill level is both fascinating and mesmerizing. Thanks for offering such a pleasant place to chill. Much respect.

[@jamesmccormick9746]

😢🎉😢

[@tghounsell]

Your videos should serve as examples of how to make instructional videos! Perfect amount of commentary, no long-winded opening, no trying to stretch out the content, decent video quality, great explanations...excellent! Thanks very much!

[@MrPotatochips4]

Yeah I saw a vid of how to troubleshoot using a probe, which I found at NAPA for $120, and they showed how to test fuses, but that seemed like alot of money to test fuses. I used a multi meter set on ohms, and found a bad fuse. That was after checking every wire in the harness. Haha, wish this had come out in March! But this explains some of what I don't know about electricity - eternally grateful Mustie 1 !!!!

[@MrBadvip]

Absolutely love your videos.. have learnt so much watching your videos over the years...👌👍

[@TomAllenBird]

Please keep making these videos. I love how you go through the whole process. This gave me a starting point to fix my lawnmower and old chainsaw.

[@bananasEveryday]

I could watch this stuff all day long!

[@alwaysopen7970]

I have wasted too many hours doing so.

[@JeremyLucas1879]

I had an 80's Craftsman with a rear-exit deck. I loved that mower. A loose screw took out the deck belt one day and the replacement cost $180!! The blades in the deck overlapped so the deck belt was a toothed timing belt. At least I could still buy one but the belt cost more than I paid for the whole mower. Live and learn. Love the vids even three years later.

[@philliphall5198]

I really enjoy fixing up the older mowers and putting them back in top shape, they will last other 20+ years with very little maintenance Just standard service and keeping them out of the weather I even bring my seats in house during winter and no more direct sunlight than necessary This effort has saved thousands of dallors over the years

[@patp8191]

I got the exact same machine out of a neighbors trash 5 years ago for my son who had bought a house on a 1/4 acre. $250 later he still uses it to this day. I had to replace a few steering parts (somebody was trail riding up north with it) and new blades. Thanks for the overview with the electrical. Every bit of knowledge helps.......

[@dieterbillinger3956]

I've had one of these Craftsman with the same engine for well over 20 years and it's still going strong. All the normal issues manifested themselves such as the starter and steering mechanism. So far I've been able to do all the repairs myself. With a little help from chaps like yourself and of course Taryl Dactyl as well. Love what you're doing keep up the great work and educational video's as well.

[@philliphall5198]

I’m having people bring them to shop and simply say, don’t spend over a thousand on it with out calling me, they pay ahead of repair They figure it out about the new junk I replace head gaskets, service engine, turn up valve lash, all new safety switches and solenoid, battery, replace deck idealers& new sound brging,plus drill and tap for zerts, and new tires if needed, new tubes in front tires if ok Then a brand new seat and paint the dash or complete unit

[@ivanferguson2019]

love these little vids, I have learned a lot of stuff from you. I have 2 wheelbarrow style aircompressors and 4 small horizontal shaft engines that other people threw away, took em home applied lessons from the mustie master and all are now running. just picked up an old Gilson yard tracter for 40 bucks, got it home cleaned the points and carb and it runs great. thank you for sharing your years of knowledge and experience with us all.

[@RedfishInc]

I like watching you bring these freebies back to usable condition. This time of the year with all of the small engine and mower stuff is always a gas. Thanks for sharing!

[@VIP-603]

That ignition switch terminal is the same one I’m having problem with.... I was ready to buy a new harness but now I know I can pop it out of the block, problem solved. You are educating me about small engines and equipment. Thank you

[@billmaxfield7831]

I have a 16hp Craftsman given to me this weekend. I'm sure your video will help me get it in shape.. Ill pass it along to a friend in need when i am through. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.Great videos and i love the shots of my beloved New England...Hott in Houston!!!

[@andyk7217]

That turned out nice...yes, it's a little old but the engine runs well and it should last a good few years yet

[@trs-80fanclub12]

Hey munstie, old skewl tip. Had an old farmer show me this one. Take a cereal box (Ones with wax lining) cut one side of the box, dip the carb part in oil, lay on box sheet. Remove it, it makes a perfect gasket print on the cardboard box, use a razor and cut the new gasket from the box paper. Repeat and stack for thicker home made gaskets. Add blue rtv, like new!

[@johnsadventures6783]

I've had good luck with those little Craftsman mowers

[@--Zook--]

In True Mustie style I was at a yard sale today and the guy showed me a very similar mower. Said it needed work so I asked how much. Got it with a grass catcher for $100. Got it home, charged battery while getting ready to tear into the carb. For giggles I tried to start it and it fired and ran great. I have worked on cars for 30 + years but after watching your videos it gave me more confidence to buy small engine stuff.

[@simonsummers9194]

Simon from the uk here-Hello twin brother may I say it’s like watching a master class in teaching. Keep em coming and we will watch em. 👌🏻👍

[@chrisnorton2837]

Nice work! :-) 5 mins with a welder on the deck, a little spray paint, and she's good as new!!

[@johnobiro5202]

Mustie, you and Taryl are my absolute Heroes. Great value entertainment and knowledge.👍

[@edmarkham2632]

Once you have established there is a good 12V supply, It is always best, during trouble shooting with a volt meter, to leave the ground in place and trace down the missing voltage as you progress through the circuit. It' is far to easy to forget weather you are looking for a solid ground or voltage. Remember don't let the smoke out. Good job.

[@mancavereviewsoo7]

Good job man. i picked the same mower out of the trash someone was kicking to the curbm Done the same thing to get it running, works great and has much life left,,

[@jaybats7865]

Thanks for taking the time and effort to show us how to bring back our stuff from the dead to the living. I really enjoy your channel

[@johnabalos1455]

It amazes me how some people abuse an don’t take care of there lawn equipment even if they spend a lot of money at purchasing.I’am talking about two to three thousand or more for a new lawn tractor , i have a2002 craftsman 18HP 42 in deck I bought new an it still look an runs like new cause I love taking care of it. I payed $900.96 for it on sale.Only problem I’ve had in the 18 yrs of ownership have been gas getting into combustion chamber, a friend told me spend a couple of bucks an install a fuel shutoff valve an problem solved.Another problem was deck blades would not disengage a little grinding on engagement pulley fixed that so it been a very good mower.

[@msclecarcrzy]

I have the exact same craftsman except my hood is different. I think your is a 1999 or 2000 model. Mine is a 98. Everything else is exactly the same. I pull my deck off and rebuilt it. Had swiss cheese holes. Sanded it down and painted with POR-15. Thats been 3 or 4 years ago and still going. My old opposed twin is still running good! Enjoyed your video 👍

[@forthwithtx5852]

Rebuilt a mid '90's Montgomery Ward tractor last summer for a friend. Ended up costing me more than buying a good used one. Almost everything that can be worn or broke on a mower had to be replaced. Tires, spindles, rod ends, blades, switch, relay, belt, fuel pump, battery. The front suspension was hammered from running into stuff. Oh well. Had the same engine on it. The only thing that was good. Brought back some memories.

[@philliphall5198]

It will last 20 years now, the new ones are junk and expensive to keep running

[@davekauffman8727]

Another great job Mustie, I would feel confident about buying anything you worked on if I was living in your area and needed something you were selling. You make sure that things are doing what they're supposed to be doing.

[@chance9083]

"Bear Hugging Spitting Fish on Bike Wheel" is my all time favorite fountain idea!

[@williamhenley22]

On your tires in they are not dry rotted Slime works real well.

[@1598hi]

I like that you explain things. I even learn something new from you now and again and the fact that you take the time to do that is a big part of what makes you different from most. Thank you

[@nickc7494]

I used to rebuild car engines, I like your presentation in all your videos. Very informative thank you

[@sgbarn]

Keeping more stuff out of the landfill, and more money in your pocket...Living the dream :)

[@michaelhooyman4453]

Not too shabby for a freebie and turn it over for cash... Love that part - witch no one gets to see... Putting a bagger on the back of the unit just up the price.... But I look forward to your videos... You really know how to get them running and make it look easy.

[@OnionRingsGaming]

I really like your videos. I have always loved mowers and you help me learn how to tear them down and fix them myself so I can avoid high fees and repair costs.

[@biggaspirit1]

Never stop learning from this gentleman.

[@KevinJohnson-fx6wq]

Had a thought while you were having connection problems with starter switch and was wondering if soaking end of connector in baking soda would work. Of course not as thorough as cleaning with wire wheel, but wouldn't have to worry about breaking connectors. I'm in Bath, NY since you wanted to know who was watching. I'm fine with how you do your videos. Learn and relearn a lot. Amazing how much I forget over the years, lol.

[@theusconstitution1776]

My craftsman tractor is 27 years old and still going it has taken various donor parts over its lifetime from craftsman mowers alongside the road! The one thing I had trouble with this year is it wouldn’t shift or it was very difficult to shift🤔🤔After dropping the transmission, I opened up the case and the grease they had use dried to a solid so none of the parts had any lubrication!! I cleaned it up and added some EP 80-90 gear lube.......just enough so that about 2/3 of the bottom case half was wet SHE RUNS AND SHIFTS better than new tell you if you’ll have a little bit of skill you can keep these old craftsman alive forever great machine!❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@acebirddog1701]

I have the same mower and the battery went bad after about 3 years, expected. HOWEVER what was not expected that it stopped me in the middle of mowing my yard. I think there is more to this electrical system on some of the other models with other engines. Safety systems and switches. Craftsman does some weird shit with safety switches. I have replaced every switch and the starter, ignition switch, and the safety switch that tells that belt take off is all the way down. I saw you test the output of the charging system on that Briggs and Scrap iron and I would like to see more on how that works. I have never seen that. All of the motors in these small engines have a charging device. Would be nice to know more about them. Love the videos…. Keep them coming.

[@ryanboulter7827]

Nice one. I have the same machine but hydro. Still cutting and working great 23 years later. Thanks

[@billsafreed9982]

Nice series, I have an old mower to get going again as a back up and this will help.

[@57Banjoman]

Love your videos, Mustie-please let your viewers know that you can never jump start a mower with a running car-the charging current from a modern car will burn out the rectifier diodes, or worse, the alternator coil- if it must be jumped, be sure the car is off-better yet-buy a new battery-much less expensive than a new charging system-thanks again!

[@ghettsumm7949]

Amazing what a little basic maintenance can do.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Cup holder will shake up the beer, thanks for the running water, I gotta go! now. Good job.

[@g.a.c.4470]

A very enjoyable video. Thanks for bringing that machine back to life!

[@davidremillard4181]

Learning a lot from all your vids mate...good job teaching with plenty of hands-on! 👍

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

If you can find an overhead valve Briggs it's pretty common that the valves need adjusted and a lot of people don't do. It's a 15 minute job. Long as the engine has compression it's an easy fix and flip.

[@juliussinischo8141]

Mustie 1 you help me greatly with this video, I am having exact same problem with the electrical system. But now you helped me solve the problem. Thank you for your wonderful video, it answered my questions. Keep up the good work.

[@Kbrusky15]

Love the "moment of zen" scenes you've been adding to the last few seconds of your videos.

[@nico.c97]

i love the hand made annotations, ''nope''

[@alwaysopen7970]

I wish I had as many free mowers falling in my path as you. Your free shit is ridiculously clean. I had to hunt around for a Craftsman and got one from a mower repair guy for more than I wanted to pay to replace my JD 175 with a dead Hydro rear I got for free 15 years ago. I learn a lot watching these. I am afraid of things I willl find as well. It all looks cheaper than a JD. JD parts are $$$$$ compaed to AYD parts.

[@ltf1239]

Great video, super helpful.. My MIL has this exact mower, and it needs service. Now i know exactly what to do! Thanks!

[@lawnfascist4890]

I miss those tractors a lot. some of the best Sears ever put out there.

[@notajp]

I use my baking soda blaster to clean terminals, then give everything a liberal coat of dielectric grease to prevent it from happening again. Rarely do the safety switches go bad, tho it can happen. Mostly a no crank problem is solenoid or key switch. Usually the first place to check is at the solenoid, as you did. Then work back from there. Crapsman was Roper, then AYP (American Yard Products), and now Electrolux (yes, the sweeper company). Same as Poulan and Husquvarna.

[@TheFurriestOne]

Nicely revived! Huh, a bear on a bicycle wheel with a water-spouting fish, interesting fountain!

[@acerig4675]

Once again, no seatbelt. Lol. Thanks so much Mustie!

[@kirkjohnson9353]

It'll be alright as long as he keeps the speed down on the Interstate.

[@davidstark8894]

Thank you so much for sharing all this information about troubleshooting this mower!

[@johnfontaine2466]

I m a former craftsman mower mechanic , check the battery , check the solenoid, check the starter, 9-10 times it was the battery

[@drdraws9597]

I got that same mower. My deck was shot when i got it, but it pulls a trailer great! But i bought it for the motor to go on a 46" cut cub cadet mower. Love the no oil filter to worry with.

[@jlucasound]

Honda has taken you under their wing! Kudos dude. Honda is the best. And I was a Yamaha (dirt) gone Kawasaki (street). The only reason I did not grow up on Honda was because they made four stroke dirt bikes. Back when the technology and EPA and my crotch said "two stroke!!". I liked the power band. Now I am grown up. And so is Honda. Awesome company. Nothing like 4 valves per cylinder. And valve timing.....etc. Don't get me going on their outboards. Did you know the Odyssey was a Go Kart? Not you, Mustie, I KNOW you know. :-)

[@alwaysopen7970]

I have been Suzuki since being an adult. Hondas and Yamahas were cool when a kid but a 2 stroke PE400 rattled my brains and got me hooked. GS 4 cylinders sealed the deal.

[@tomjohnson9976]

One of your best series of videos yet. Thanks for the ride!

[@julieb9215]

I got a free mower very similar to this. Just like u I had to chase down if it was a safely switch, key switch, or the starter solenoid. Unlike u I had to rely on learning as I went by watching various KZbin videos. But me & my harbor freight multimeter figured out it was the starter solenoid so got a new one & it fixed that issue.

[@raymonster55]

I bought one of those opposed twin engines for $40. to replace a single cylinder engine. Luckily it came with cables for the conversion. I have a soft spot for these engines. Only because they are obsolete. And I love the way they sound!

[@ledsled01]

I just inherited one of these that had been sitting for 4 years. Mine has a 15.5 Kohler Command on it though. This video will help me get it going. Thanks

[@shellcracker18]

ledsled01 same here just got one today for free. Trying to get it back to life. Made in 2000

[@radracer2033]

Those a pretty decent machines. I picked one up last year for free. Just needed 6 inches of fuel line and it was good to go

[@kensherwood4866]

Nice resurrection, a few years more earning its keep. Love the cup holder a must for those hot days cutting a small paddock

[@ToyotatechDK]

Overhauled a lot of these engines. Really well made

[@juliussinischo8141]

Yes my rider had the exact same electrical problems. Again Thank You.

[@richarddowner4292]

great video. free, easy, cheap fix, and a great riding lawn tractor.. thumbs up!!!

[@ronaldheit196]

Whaaaat, Herr Doktor Professor Mustie1 didn't tear down that carberator !?🙄?! Never thought I'd see the day / video. He sure is entertaining.

[@Nickelyoonthehop]

I can’t say it enough Mustie. I LOVE THESE VIDEOS! Thank you!

[@brianfletcher7942]

Great videos, Mustie. You are at least a small engine genius.

[@husa58]

When it's to cold in the shed here in oz.. I watch you for my fix great channel really enjoy what you do, you guy's get so much cheap stuff over there ..

[@alwaysopen7970]

Not everyone, take a poll.

[@udizzy1969]

Ya You Friggin Did, Great work Mustie1. Cheers Dizzy.

[@maxiecole3069]

looled like a bug in the fuel filter..lol..great video

[@Shainsung]

I love watching your videos specially the ones with the VW's. My first car i ever had was a 67 VW beetle I loved that car. Wish I could find and old abandon VW to fix up that i could afford. Thanks for making your videos.

[@Santiago-iv7oi]

love those freebies especially when they come back to life..

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

Sounds like it had a really good motor in it!

[@joaquinperez959]

Mustie you are a jack of all trades!!😀😁☺🙂🤗

[@MrHarleylvr]

Drop everything will it run video oh yea what a way to start a Friday

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Cleaning the magnet and magneto with a folded piece of wet sandpaper, soaked in ATF, and twist it several times back & forth in between will (should) bring back it's strength for running and charging.

[@keithgeorge2541]

It’s even got a nice holder for a refreshing beverage! It’s a winner!

[@johnperry5102]

Nice tractor great job of getting it running, your videos are super, you make us feel like we are there

[@robbyjones7631]

I'd organize parts in boxes according to parts and make. Keep parts organized along with their mated parts. Buy float bowl gaskets and head gaskets and spark plugs etc. in bulk to have a stock supply. Get equipment in good condition and sell the best equipment for the highest price. Do a leakdown test and maintenance check on each piece of equipment. Put mothballs under the covers to get rid of rats.

[@raybonz7939]

Good work getting that mower going! This mower is similar to my Ariens which is made by Husqvarna,.. I wish I were as patient as you lol! If you have a welder you could easily patch the mower deck..

[@paulbrown8370]

You can take it for where it comes if you want, but if everything is working right, I would grease it all, tune it up then drop the mower deck and clean that and repaint it, then give it a nice shine and see it for a 150-200 dollars. In North Jersey we can get that much if it is in nice shape.

[@Carta87Blanca]

In summation a good tune up n cleaning is all it needed I love free stuff and tinkering around that will last longer than 1-2 years

[@johnpietros9439]

Good job bro. I have the same mower. Going on 17 years old and run great. It’s a great mower

[@charlescompton4495]

Lucky dog! I'm glad you got one fixed and still have a parts mower. But about the running water thing at the end...I gotta go! Greg

[@jamesb1221222]

For the solenoid, I normally swap them for one from 1980-90something ford truck that you can get from pretty much any junk yard for very cheap. Can take more of a beating and will last longer. It doesn't have the second terminal for the safety, but you could use a secondary relay to retain it if you wanted to.

[@airaction2257]

If i lived in the USA i would buy that mower if you were selling it , love the videos.

[@rikbitter]

Spray the used motor oil on the deck and you'll get a good 3-4 seasons out of that thing. Nice work Mustie1.

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

A tennis ball or racquet ball with a hole in each side works for blowing out gas tanks or priming them. One hole is for the air compressor nozzle the other side to direct air into the tank. And the ball gives you a decent seal.

[@ustinman8446]

Mustie1, I logged on, just for this. I'm listening to Rush on radio and an add comes on, ready "Mechanic in a Bottle", your mower won't start? Mechanic in a Bottle, cleans your fuel and your carburetor, off you go ! lololololololol

[@45AMT]

Nice fix. It reminds me of an older version of my Ariens mower.