I Found a FREE John Deere Tractor LA 145

[@jimwilson7824]

That is crazy. Nice of your neighbor to give it to you. Nice looking mower! Hope you get it fixed!

[@RickMammana]

I hope so too! :)

[@larrygorst8749]

More fun on the way. Can't wait. Thanks for sharing.

[@RickMammana]

Thanks for watching!

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi. Nice find...my lawn needs mowing .....fly over here... LoL....now you and Kathy each can mow...the Green..Green Grass of Home.....LOL...... DEBORAH 🇨🇦

[@RickMammana]

Sounds great! That's gonna be fun! If I was nearby I'd mow it for you.

[@oledcrt]

Generally the flow for cranking is key switch > brake/clutch pedal switch > starter relay > starter solenoid > starter motor. Pick one end and work your way to the other checking for voltage with the key turned using either a multimeter or light up voltage tester. Although I think the most common problem is just that the brake pedal switch breaks loose resulting in the lever not pressing the switch when you push the pedal down.

[@RickMammana]

Ok. I'm working on it. Another video will be on tomorrow with my progress. Thank You!

[@mitchk1172]

100% better than the d105 John deere made just saying from experience

[@jayt6524]

First thing I check is safety switches. If they work correctly then go to spark at the spark plug. Then fuel at the carburetor. Hope this helps.

[@RickMammana]

Ok Thanks, I'm gonna try some stuff tomorrow, I'll record that and put the video on.

[@jeremynguyen6049]

How come I never find something like this 🤔😁😁

[@JetwashF8TheHuntingGamer]

Check the harness for the seat safety turnoff

[@ImMadMaxxx]

Wow Rick... People sure do abuse lawn equipment in your neighborhood!😆Nice find!

[@RickMammana]

I'm glad I got it!

[@g3everex]

On mine the switch went bad where you engage and disengage the blade. It would try and start then click. That fix that one. I have a cub cadet that would try to start.Did everything I could think of. My dad tried to cranke it. Went to his car got 25 amp fuse and it fired right up Can’t wait for future videos.

[@jakedurocher3402]

Overall clean condition, great find! Almost seems like the ignition is bad, paired with no spark. The seat and break switch seems fine.

[@RickMammana]

Hmmm ok. Ignition other than the key switch?

[@jakedurocher3402]

@@RickMammana seemed to me like it was just the key switch. If it was the solenoid you’d likely hear clicking noises. But the inconsistencies with the headlights on and off (while I was watching you turn the key several times) instantly made me wonder how good that key switch is

[@RickMammana]

@@jakedurocher3402 Yes but when I pour gas it starts? The key switch seems ok.. ?

[@marksreviewsandrants8554]

You are going to get some pretty good money fixing those mowers and selling them,that mower looks good.

[@jarridcockey3810]

Theres a backfire actuator on the bottom of the bowl on the carb might be stuck open i think taryl has a video on how to get them unstuck but im not sure what video it is. Or it could be something stupid.

[@RickMammana]

I got it going. See my latest video! 👍

[@jarrettwalck3409]

Yes, no fuel snip the end of it off

[@TonyTruth-s9z]

Put the hood down. Could be a safety switch. Free older JD I brought home needed a new piston. It came with mower deck and snowblower. Rebuilt the motor and it ran great. I couldn't keep the belt in place and it was too big to maneuver in my yard. Sold for $300.

[@RickMammana]

👍👍

[@daves9164]

Maybe an electrical problem. Might also be a clogged fuel line or filter too.

[@michaelwelch3753]

Use ethanol free gas and you will never have trouble getting it running.

[@kipkaniper4679]

Pretty soon you'll have as many riding mowers as you have pressure cookers

[@RickMammana]

I hope so! :)

[@Drew32586]

Try replacing the seat switch or bypass it.

[@CookWithMae.]

Another toy to work on and have fun on.

[@damoose1829]

That machine is New!!!!

[@CookWithMae.]

I say you need to paint one of them pink for Kathy!

[@bjhutson1901]

I have a LA110 and a S140 both are good mowers.

[@Dakota_coco]

I love your videos keep up the great ❤❤

[@RickMammana]

Thank you so much!

[@Dakota_coco]

@RickMammana no problem you the best

[@coltontucker6705]

Another one that's awesome I hope you get it going

[@RickMammana]

I hope so too! Thanks.

[@nicksantitoro]

You know what they say, once you have 3 of something you’re a collector! Rick Mammana the tractor collector. 😂

[@RickMammana]

Ok. I am! 👍😎👍

[@Paul-y7m8n]

Buy some thing good I own a 1984 d 782 diesel cub cadet great mower I loved it

[@KrisHrabe]

Nice tractor 🚜

[@RickMammana]

Thanks 👍

[@hubertjudeaux7749]

hello did he run now i know very well john deere

[@11co5955]

Rick John Deere Mammana

[@Edithk60]

Oh no we created a monster. 😅👍 GoJohn Deer.💯 maybe you should open up your own shop. When you retire. ?❤

[@hdrvman]

Rick Mammana a.k.a. "The Mower Whisperer"" !!!

[@RickMammana]

Shhhhh 🚜🚜

[@larinabaker9269]

Awww may I have it lol I can mow my trailer park all at once instead of five different people on 2 to 5 days to mow it and my landlord already has one. Baha😂

[@g3everex]

Where do you live?

[@mowingman816]

Wow a garage kept free john deere! Man that thing is near perfect condition! Probably needs some carburetor work try cleaning out the carburetor and see what happens man this is a very nice john deere for it's age n hours and only 157 hours? They didn't mow much with it congrats on your free john deere! Best of luck!!

[@RickMammana]

Thanks 👍

[@hdrvman]

Electrical or stuck (varnished) carburetor float ???

[@KrisHrabe]

Hi Rick ❤

[@RickMammana]

Hi!

[@rickbachman993]

Wow, good deal. You’ll figure it out. If it gets gas, and spark.. it’s gonna start. ✌🏻👍🏻😎

[@RickMammana]

Hope so!

[@tommywalker742]

Very cool!

[@RickMammana]

Yes! 👍👍

[@MikeB122]

I found one of those this past summer for free too and fixed it up and sold it for 900 smackers

[@RickMammana]

That's excellent!

[@coltontucker6705]

Its the carburetor fuel solenoid

[@RickMammana]

Ok.

[@laurafiler3760]

I hope you figure it out.

[@RickMammana]

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[@tractor869]

Put the parking brake on

[@mickbrown942]

A bit nicer than your D105. Keep it and sell your 105. She didn’t run it much with only 157 hours plus a 48” deck?

[@RickMammana]

Maybe we'll see! 👍

[@nathanbrunner6026]

do you still have your john deere la145?

[@RickMammana]

Yup!

[@coltontucker6705]

Check the carburetor fuel shutoff switch

[@RickMammana]

Ok? Have to learn where it is. Thanks.

[@Bossman211]

I have the same one 😂😅

[@RickMammana]

Nice! 👍👍

[@toddressler6760]

Bad ignition switch

[@Norman-zd4ko]

You must be making this shit up

[@timsegaar4941]

Nice find. Let me know if you want to sell it.

[@RickMammana]

We'll see. I hope I figure it out. Probably the carb.

[@1digitalwatcher697]

Definitely electrical unless the engine is locked up I see the lights go on when the key is turned try jumping the starter. Oh now that I watched it more it does turn over still I would jump the starter. Now that I seen it turn over I would take the air filter off and spray some starter fluid it it should run for a few seconds ok im done.

[@seanspangler7963]

Might be a bad key switch that what happened to my sisters cub cadet it was doing the same thing and I replaced the key switch and it worked perfectly

[@RickMammana]

Hmmm. Even when it seems to turn over ok with the key switch? Thanks!

[@patgamble3217]

You now what's round with it .for a guy that nows John deer. 🤔

[@RickMammana]

👍👍

[@WherestheKaboom-g2p]

You get 'nothing' for free where I live. It could be a steaming pile of💩 & someone would still charge for it!

[@batbat7043]

How come you can find everything except for a Krispy Kreme?

[@RickMammana]

Yeah how about that!

[@MrTonyharrell]

Fresh gas?

[@RickMammana]

Maybe!

[@yancystrecker7034]

Solenoid, just guessing. I'm the wife. I really don't know jack about them.

[@RickMammana]

Thank You!

[@bryanwv20]

bad key switch

[@bradanderson1024]

You need gas to run it.

[@RickMammana]

Thanks! I'll try that. 👍

[@bradanderson1024]

@@RickMammana unhook the inlet fuel hose at the carburetor. Crank it over and see if gas pulsate out. If so check the spark, if you have spark and gas . Check compression. Could be pluged carburetor inlet needle or jet if everything else looks good. Good compression, spark, fuel means it will run . Laws of physics !

[@RickMammana]

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[@michael_3985]

Junk junk junk

[@Gary-s8e]

you dont get a riding mower for free i know better

[@g3everex]

Check the fuse

[@GeometryDashYT.]

Ignition switch part number GY20074

[@RickMammana]

Even if it turns over with the ignition?

[@GeometryDashYT.]

Definitely not starter solenoid. You would hear clicking. Battery is new, and holding a charge? Absolutely not fuel related

[@Koji-888]

@@GeometryDashYT. But the engine turns over. Could you explain your theory more.? Does a “key spring loaded” wire go to the starter solenoid, and then a “key always hot” wire goes to the coil. 🤷🏻‍♀️