Old start cold start 45 year old Briggs 3 hp Lawn mower

Start my "new" 45 year old B&S lawn mower after sitting for three years.

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

Good one 👌👍 love it ❤️❤️ super nice 👍

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks Jonathan

[@sarahthibodeau6439]

Love the steel toe boots nice!

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks for the warning my friend

[@MrDanoconnor]

Sounds Good... She's a Classic for Sure... those Older B&S Engines are Bullet Proof. Just Can't Kill them. Properly Maintained, that Mower will run Forever.

[@jankotze1959]

Dan, this oldie runs now almost perfect after I set it leaner and put some valve ease fluid and carb cleaner in the fuel, I will let it run more for a while and do a follow up video of how it should sound. Thanks for the comment

[@55yxalaG]

that's right, just can't kill em'.

[@larrykeesee1442]

If the mower won't start right away. I use either...great video thank u..I remember those days...

[@jankotze1959]

Larry, the problem was the diaphragm, very hard, replaced and runs good now

[@wallyallyn5473]

You really need to wear some shoes when you're starting your lawn mower hint hint

[@jankotze1959]

Thank You Wally, appreciate your hint and concern, I will definitely not do that again, thanks for watching

[@tomchrisfield7348]

Forrest Gump's momma says, "Stupid is as stupid does".

[@stuartoneill1100]

Very good video

[@jankotze1959]

Thank you Stuart, glad you liked it, it starts now easy after I replaced the diaphragm

[@regaskin]

Went as good as can be expected after lying up for so long. I'm sure with a good service and tuning it will run very good. Nice mower.

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks regaskin, I will clean the carb and tune it and do a follow up review, thanks for the comment and view

[@burlingtonbill1]

Thar era of B&S w/ the automatic chokes always seemed to benefit from taking the air cleaner off, putting a screwdriver in to prop the butterfly open, and then (sometimes) a shot or two of ether starting spray thru the wide-open butterfly. They weren't always the easiest to get started !

[@jankotze1959]

It starts now better, I have recently worked on it and painted it different colors, check on my channel

[@flynnjacobs1662]

I know I should but I have a rover mower 20 years old can’t remember on hp but it has Briggs and Stratton engine, 4 stroke and she revs till it knocks with no problem, it’s 20 years old and I’ve never changed the oil once and it’s still full of oil I am surprised, sure she is a bit thirsty

[@jankotze1959]

Whaoo that is a great story about that engine, B&S machines are good for sure, is it thirsty on oil or fuel

[@flynnjacobs1662]

Thirsty of fuel it uses no oil whatsoever just a bit of fuel

[@SterremanWillie]

Ha ha! I also have a 3,5 HP B&S lawnmower still in use as my only lawnmower which must be of similar age. Although I tried, I just cannot come right with an electric lawnmower - I love the freedom of movement of a petrol mower. Mine has been reconditioned once before which gave it a new lease on life. It is coming up for another refurbish again, but the body is busy falling apart, so will probably have to retire rather. The pull cord on it broke a few times already, so it now only takes me half an hour to replace the cord. One word of warning, after seeing a colleague nearly losing his toes when doing exactly what you did, I would not recommend starting a mower bare foot! They are not called accidents for nothing!

[@jankotze1959]

I guess your right, I have seen this morning how easy it is for your foot to slip underneath, thanks for the warning.I have a new body for this one, when I do that exchange I can ship this one for you for free or bring it along if we visit Sutherland later this year

[@elinviljoen7139]

hi, i have your same 3.5hp engine. its ancient and I'm looking for the carb gasket and diaphragm. what model is yours, the model no? my engine doesn't have it, cant find it any where! also where can I buy parts for it?

[@SterremanWillie]

@@elinviljoen7139 I since gave the mower to Jan Kotze who fixed it up nicely and made about a dozen KZbin videos of it. Please contact Jan to ask.

[@oldchevy4x4]

That's a very nice old mower. I've never seen an air filter setup like that before. Watch your toes buddy! lol I like that little Potjie pot too!

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks for your comment, our filters sits up om the handle here, less dust higher I guess. The potjie is awesome, will definitely make a food video of it. Thanks my friend.

[@SterremanWillie]

My 3.5 HP B$S has an identical air filter setup. Identical carburettor as well.

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks for the comment, it have an awesome little filter up there, I tuned the carb leaner and put a little bit of fuel system cleaner in the tank as well VM Penn valve ease in the fuel, it runs runs now smooth, I am talking English to so that my world wide friends can follow as well.

[@robbyjones7631]

The oil should be up to 1/2" from the top. Set the throttle at fast idle for first start up. Then back it down as it warms up. Set the carb. for highest idle mixture. Then turn it in until it just starts to slow down. Replace the diaphragm. Check if the choke valve moves back and forth while cranking on vacujet or if the choke closes on automatic choke. If not it's the diaphragm and spring. Then it should open as the engine warms up.The governor spring may be weak if the engine bogs under load of high grass. Replace the diaphragm. It's drying out and not pumping enough gas. Check the leakdown to test rings, valves, and head gasket. It could have a leaking exhaust valve. That choke is manual and should be closed. It should flutter back and forth while cranking. If not it's the diaphragm or spring. Replace both. Remove the choke rod cover and check if the rod is disconnected.

[@jankotze1959]

Robby that is a lot of valuable information, the diaphragm is new but all your other info is definitely things that I will check, point for point excellent feedback, I will check all next weekend, thanks very much

[@kevinsanders6236]

well done Jan when my Briggs Stratton hard to start I put some petrol in the spark plug hole.

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks Kevin, lucky this one starts now right up, I like my old new briggs, nice toy I just started up again it is awesome to hear these oldies running. thanks for the comment

[@parentconcerned6827]

Trimming toenails at same time. Barefoot?

[@jankotze1959]

You are so right, thanks for the warning Parent concenend

[@mrshafiquemohammed]

That is exactly what I was thinking brave man

[@dennisleporte2327]

Ay mate what a nuckle head. Put some shoes on ! They don't call me Denny 9 toes for nuthin !

[@jankotze1959]

Hi, yep I am a knuckle head, hundreds of people told me that lol, I started it again last week with shoes on, lucky I have still 10.

[@kennethslaughenhaupt1681]

Otherwise cool old mower. As a gardener I practice safety FIRST AND FORMOST.

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks kenneth

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

Great old mower!

[@jankotze1959]

Yes it really is, glad you enjoyed it, thanks my friend

[@Assertiveman]

This is a nice video

[@jankotze1959]

Thank You very much Brandon

[@LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise]

Im so glad it runs :-) :-) I love the older briggs and stratton engines. Where has the finger guard gone from the flywheel. p.s top up the oil a little so its a little higher but not to the top of the oil level view

[@jankotze1959]

Hi James, thanks for the comment my friend, I don't know where the finger guard is, that is how I get it and thanks for the tip on the oil level, I appreciated your comment and view.

[@BillGoudy]

That air cleaner / snorkel ... I have not seen that set up on a lawn mower... I have seen something similar on ATVs (all terrain vehicles) that run in deeper water... Looks good, Jan.... Kind of made me thirsty..... ;-)

[@jankotze1959]

Hi Bill, thanks for the comment I have just made a short video of the set up, will down load it know, you are not the first one that did not see that, thanks for the view.

[@mattmud5787]

Use a 🔑 to tighten down oil cap on long mows they do rattle loose. Cheers from Mongolia

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks for the hint and for the comment, it's time to start it again, it run last when I made the video

[@Northeastohio]

good fine. I have a mower that won't start. I cleaned the carbourator. still nothing. just like your mower there

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks for watching, probably it have no spark, did you check that.

[@sexeydudeoneroblox1236]

2018 still using old rotary mower and starts first pull

[@jankotze1959]

Great thank you

[@burlingtonbill1]

Sounds like it needs a tune = its sounds like too much fuel, not enough air.

[@jankotze1959]

I replaced the diaphragm in the carburetor, it was rock hard

[@55yxalaG]

I have a vintage 50's snapper commet ride on mower, *pops a small wheelie* whenever you release the brake in gear XD

[@jankotze1959]

Awesome, would like to see it

[@55yxalaG]

ok, i will do a video on it soon!

[@jankotze1959]

Awesome, i sub now to not miss it my friend

[@55yxalaG]

Thanks, it means a lot!

[@55yxalaG]

About that snapper video, sorry to keep you waiting, gotta find time to do it. Hopefully soon!

[@dentonthomas5622]

Very nice

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks Denton, thanks for watching

[@daviddahl4148]

Good old engines.

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks Dawid, appreciated your view and comment

[@JoshKilen]

very nice trailer and mower. Just a quick question. Why do the mowers have that air intake tube? over here is America we have the air filter right on the carburetor and we don't have that tube.

[@jankotze1959]

Josh the air is much cleaner higher up, so the filter keeps clean longer and less change of dust in the engine, it works wonderful. Thanks for the view and comment

[@jasonwb6884]

The screw that is used to attach filter housing needs to be installed even if housing is off. Otherwise the choke wont work right, sounds like your flooding the carb.

[@55yxalaG]

6:35 some advice, don't hold it out, immediately but gently release it back. it will recoil and could break your fingers/arm.

[@jankotze1959]

thank You very much, very good advice as I am working now on the recoil spring, I will remember that

[@55yxalaG]

no problem man! amazing to see that old thing working.

[@michaelmiller6843]

PUT SHOES ON!

[@jankotze1959]

thank you watching and commenting, I do use shoes now

[@josephlama4097]

Nice mower one question though isn't that a chokamatic carb

[@jankotze1959]

Yes you are right, it choke automatic but the carb was never cleaned for many many years and still not, I will do that the weekend, I don't use it, just parked in the garage, thanks very much for the comment

[@MissouriOldTimer]

I imagine it needs a new diaphram in the carburetor or adjusted, seems to be running rich, why is the air intake up on the handles? we did the at the rental store I worked at on our concrete saws because of the dust from cutting concrete, that in a nice looking old mower .

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks for the view and comment, our lawn mowers have all the air intakes up in the handle, I will check the carb out and tune. Thanks again for your comment.

[@videokitchen4434]

Old Goodall and Bunton mowers had snorkel style breathers. it just helps keep the dust and dirt out of the carb.

[@elinviljoen7139]

@@jankotze1959 where can i find parts for y similar mower, 3,5hp.?

[@jasonwb6884]

Why do all mowers in europe have air filter snorkels. Is it a government law or something.

[@jankotze1959]

I don't think it is law, it's just the way it is, very effective, I know use shoes, lol and I replaced the diaphragm it starts now great

[@mrbubetube]

yep, starts just like they always did 50 years ago, with ONLY about 50 pulls

[@jankotze1959]

Yep with a rock hard diaphragm it take 50 pulls to start lol

[@mrbubetube]

@@jankotze1959 I always wonder why in this day and age we are still pull starting our lawn mowers. Are we still crank starting our cars??? NNNNNOOOOOOOOOO... can we make some fucking progress here please?

[@shadetreemechanicing7050]

you know those briggs like that are automatic chokes

[@jankotze1959]

I had to chock it because the diaphragm was shot, I replaced it and start now great

[@FrancoTheBoss3434]

It wasn't running the greatest because that hose that connects to the carborater(air filter) needs to be connected on those older engines for them to run properly

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks Franco, you are 100% correct, I realized that after a while, thanks for the comment

[@georgegreen623]

looks good

[@jankotze1959]

Thank You George for watching and commenting.

[@SoybeanFarmer3300]

it is alive again..

[@jankotze1959]

Yep Soybean Farmer, thanks for the comment and view.

[@v-g-z3689]

Ah! Do I hear a southern african accent there mate? :)

[@jankotze1959]

Yes V-G-Z thanks for watching

[@1hellrazor713]

Nice

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks Mice

[@timpmuldoon736]

What Mouron..! Starting lawnmower in barefeet

[@jankotze1959]

You are correct, I was a mouron to do that, lucky all went well, thanks for the view and comment.

[@ericowens964]

Yeah, seriously, you gotta get the shoes on! I was waiting for that thing to chop your foot off. The engine doesn't need the air filter hose connected it needed the bolt in the hole to stabilize the butterfly.

[@tonymferg]

TPV Mlpll

[@rodneyjohnson7958]

I agree you should be wearing good shoes or boots and good pants when starting a lawn mower

[@vatoloco6536]

Mower =free ..hospital bill=$20.000

[@jankotze1959]

Thank You, I was just waiting for another warning to convince me, well done

[@jeffthomas7539]

nice mower! whats that intake hose on it for?

[@jankotze1959]

Hi Jeff, it is the air intake, the air filter sit high to be out the most dust, very effective. I showed the filter in a couple of video's later on my channel. Thanks for the view

[@jeffthomas7539]

cool idea!!

[@aeldallkushi5882]

Always run your mower dry of gas when you store it!

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks for the advice Aeld

[@alexhickey5633]

Still going to out last all the modern junk

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks Alex, yes it is till running, thanks for the comment

[@alexhickey5633]

@@jankotze1959 no problem. I have 2 old lawnmowers too. An countax sabre 19 and a mountfield 18 mirage. Over 1000 hours on the mountfield and around 500 on the countax maybe less. Both still run fine

[@jankotze1959]

@@alexhickey5633 That is awesome, these old engines just keep on running

[@alexhickey5633]

@@jankotze1959 i think i uploaded a few vids of them last year, not too sure. Theyre in good shape for their age. The mountfield has some bearing chatter when cold or in low revs but other than that its smooth

[@alexhickey5633]

And yeah definitely, they do run forever. My newest lawnmower engine is from 09. That thing hasnt run since at least 2013. Plastic cam shaft and very thin head gasket. Was originally going to put it on one of my mowers but these old flatheads have so much character to them. And that ticky sound they make too is just wonderful. Ive also got a 5hp flathead from 88 I'll be putting on the countax. I need more power for tearing through some lawns i do monthly

[@ILIK3HATERZ]

Damn! I run my tractor on water! Just like Stanley Meyer ran his dune buggy

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks for the comment and view SwollenRhino

[@fantro1064]

Does it still have leaded gas in it lol

[@jankotze1959]

I can not remember but today it runs very well after I replaced the diaphragm and it runs on un leaded fuel. Thanks for watching

[@DavidS-vg8mq]

where are u from?

[@jankotze1959]

South Africa Dawid

[@ns671fr]

50 years, lol, looks recently painted, I know because things thats not supposed to be painted are.

[@jankotze1959]

You are right, it was my Father in law's mower but sits for many many years, I painted it a couple of years just for fun and give it back but did not used it, really old and now mine. Thanks for the comment

[@ns671fr]

Jan Kotze never thought it would start after that many pulls but it did, must be great to have vintage mowers.

[@jankotze1959]

It is great my friend, thanks for the comment

[@Idontknow-sd1jp]

Seems a bit broken

[@jankotze1959]

It is fine now after replacing the carb diaphragm, it was totally shot, thanks for watching

[@Idontknow-sd1jp]

Jan Kotze That's good!! Thanks for posting

[@brianmott728]

Do you know the original owner of that mower?

[@brianmott728]

What does the top of the handle and the air filter look like? I wish you would have videotaped the entire handle, the throttle control up close and the underneath of the mower.

[@jankotze1959]

Hi Brain, this mower belonged to my Father in law, he still lives and is 82 years, I did make a video here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3TLqYt7pLtjqqM I will special dod a review on it for you Saturday, thanks for the view

[@ristomattikolsi9827]

Engine cover and tank are not originals, if the engine is -67 model.

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks very much, not sure the precise year, thank you for the comment,

[@ristomattikolsi9827]

You're welcome

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

Dangerous, bad, safety vialation wear proper clothing and foot wear when operating outdoor power equipment

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks Jonathan

[@marylynn6928]

not to smart starting a mower barefoot

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks for watching, I did do it barefoot ever since

[@lachlanwindow6384]

He put wayyy to much for just a cold start

[@jankotze1959]

The diaphragm was shot, I replaced it and start first time now

[@andrisak4795]

how old are you if it is 50 years old no ofense

[@potatoasap1315]

European accent.

[@jankotze1959]

Jip thanks

[@dabigj969]

That old ass mower sucks

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks for the comment Jake

[@BeamerTheFox]

view 6000, love the old look an design I'm from usa an have owned an fixed many many Briggs an Stratton mowers like these but have never seen the air intake way up the tiller handle like this :o wonder why its up there like that less dust intake maybe

[@jankotze1959]

Yes the air intake sits high because the air is cleaner up there, most of our mowers are like that, the filter is also located up there. Thanks very much for your comment and view.

[@Chappomusic]

I have the same airintake on my 5 hp Hayterette from 1975 . It looks like original B&S