RIDING MOWER ABANDONED FOR YEARS | Let's Fix It Up

[@freedommowers420]

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[@thebeardedstork432]

That old girl cleaned up real well! A little TLC and it is good to go! Nice!

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you. I was surprised how well it came out. Really appreciate you stopping by. 🙏

[@bigsonslawncare]

I love these Craftsman LT mowers I've owned several over the years and they've all served me very well, I also see my faithful BG blower basically indestructible lol. This video gives me good memories! The best part when its all CLEANED UP!

[@freedommowers420]

They are great machines. Proof right here that with a little love a rider of almost 30 years can still run and cut strong. True story on the blower. I ran it over last year with my trailer and it still runs great. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@Turningwrenches85]

I enjoyed watching this craftsman come back to life and it cleaned up very well . Thank you for the upload there Alex on this fine machine 🤘

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you John. Not bad at all for a 1995 mower. Thanks for watching as always. 💪😎

[@Turningwrenches85]

@@freedommowers420 your welcome 🤘

[@geoffreyvetuna7722]

Thanks for putting great effort to reviving these mowers

[@freedommowers420]

Our pleasure!

[@nickflopper]

I just found out about you from mowersblowers and yesterday and today I watched every single one of your videos, and I've got to say, they are very professionally done. You are good at editing and showing the interesting parts. And your videos are the perfect length. Love the videos, keep them coming!

[@freedommowers420]

That means so much! I greatly appreciate the support, and the kind words. I have a lot more projects coming, and I’m hoping the videos are getting better over time. Take care 🙏

[@raymondcastro7938]

Yep this was my first video I seen of his n love it good job

[@gravelyman]

Nice. It didn't take a whole lot to bring it back to life and it cleaned up nice Alex. Good job, I enjoyed the video!!!

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you Artie. I kept out a lot of the small things I had to fix haha, but wanted to show the main jobs. I was really surprised how well it came together and ran. Thank you as always for the support.

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

Nice. I wish they all were that easy, good Ole walbro carb,, they never die. You're lucky wherever you live that you can work on stuff. I haven't been able to film for a few months because it's been a very cold winter in Minnesota. Hopefully next month I can get back in the shop and film

[@freedommowers420]

Isn’t that the truth. We both know it’s rare to find a machine that doesn’t need a lot of repair. Yes I’m here in the south and it’s beginning to warm up. I don’t think I could handle the cold of the northern or Midwest states. Looking forward to your videos when it starts to warm up.

[@TLMD]

I think you have a real winner there brother. Nice work as always. Keep it up!

[@chrisdickson7262]

Cleaned up nice. I just found an old 17.5 horse 42" cut Murray Tractor that was destined for the scrap yard. Hoping to get it running again. Checked out your video to see how you went about it, and I spied a Grampies Workshop sticker on your bench. Very nice, he's a pretty cool old fella, ( my dear old dad). Good job with the tractor and the video.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you so much for stopping by. I greatly appreciate the support and just want to help folks out!! Take care.

[@rickthelian2215]

Nice job Alex, looks good for it’s age😀🇦🇺

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you. Hopefully it will find a good home, and get some more years of good use. Thank you for watching 💪

[@RepairGang]

You know it's good when it says turbo!!!!!

[@freedommowers420]

Turbskies for days!!! Haha. Craftsman wasn’t messing around in the 90’s 😂😂

[@mauricioserna4934]

Good job! It looks brand new.

[@Big_Johns]

Good job and video on the old Craftsman Alex, it cleaned up and runs nice. Hope the strainer came in handy. 🙂

[@freedommowers420]

I can see the strainer getting a lot of use. Thank you, I was surprised how well it runs and cleaned up. Spring is coming soon so I’m getting in high gear for equipment sales.

[@Big_Johns]

Yes it is, looks like you'll have several items to sell. 🙂

[@freedommowers420]

@@Big_Johns I may have one or two items 🤔🤣

[@Big_Johns]

😅👍

[@baldeagle242]

Looks great Alex, What did you use on the tires and polish the paint with?

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you Steve. If only I could get on your level of restoration. I’ve just been using (Awesome) degreaser for motors and tires. I have some chemical brothers polish for my buffer. I used some ATF on some spots as well.

[@baldeagle242]

@@freedommowers420 I use California Cover-all on all plastic and rubber. It's not cheap but it will make anything look like new. On the dash paint, I use cheap flat black paint in a spray can from Walmart. You can also use a propane torch (a flame) on the plastic front grill or trim. Check out the video I did on the GT262 for more tips.

[@freedommowers420]

@@baldeagle242 awesome Steve. Thank you.

[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

Ace job buddy , great vid so ive subbed. Looking forward to more vids

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much. I’ve got a lot of content planned for this next year. Tons of projects to keep busy. I’ve been a subscriber of your for a bit now. I really appreciate the support.

[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

@@freedommowers420 thank you

[@robcole332]

Looks like a new mower

[@gjones7777]

excellent video! I have that exact same mower and I'm working on getting it running TODAY lol

[@T0tenkampf]

thanks for the detail just pulled home the 15hp Craftsman Kohler Command version of this which is supposed to somehow be better. Had no idea it was older than 1995. Seems solid and well built but mine is in worse shape than this one was.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you for stopping by and the support. I’ve had great luck with the kohler commands. They are very smooth strong engines. I wish you the best with you mower, and I would be glad to help answer questions if needed. 🤘😎

[@MurphyMower]

Enjoyed watching

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you! I was excited to see this mower go from (junk) to running and cutting strong.

[@liljoeii6091]

sound good she looks good thanks for the video

[@freedommowers420]

Thanks for the continued support. Yea I’m blown away how well it cleaned up and ran. Should sell pretty quick here soon as spring is approaching. 😎

[@crisprtalk6963]

This was well taken care of. Everything worked out. How is that seat not ripped after 27 years? Must be a replacement or tractor wasn't used all that much.

[@Globaltalentgt]

Always watching your channel 😍

[@freedommowers420]

I really appreciate the support. I’m trying to to improve my content each time I upload.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice save

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you. I try my best to save what I can from the dump. I really appreciate your support 🙏

[@philliphall5198]

As far as deck goes I just replace spindle bearing on both and check the other pulleys really good It’s very important that it works properly to please the customer

[@EatSleepDrumRepeat]

Thank you making this video!

[@freedommowers420]

My pleasure!

[@fredrickvoncold]

cleaned up nice ,it looks low hours on it

[@Robthebengalguy]

Why you didn't paint some deck that looks really good buddy cleaned up nice

[@darlaworsham8824]

Need to know which drillbit to use to get the rest of bolt that's been grinded on the steering rod on left side??

[@tylerparker4750]

How come you used 2stroke mix in the intake to get it started instead of regular fuel ? Is this a good trick to know, or would regular fuel work the same too ?

[@dr.lmsb4456]

Awesome video brother . Sounds good to me .

[@freedommowers420]

Few hours work and some elbow grease got this 27 year old mower working great again. Thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@TheCaperfish]

you must try Mopar penetrating fluid for cleaning carbs , its life changing , carb cleaner is weak junk , soak jets etc.....in a cap full enough to cover em , spray it into carb everywhere , spay it into float bowl and let it sit for a while or overnight , clean everything out with brake cleaner and reassemble , stuff will blow yer mind , it will remove all gunk and varnish leaving jets etc... looking bran new do a lot of carbs and don't use carb cleaner anymore ,ultrasonic cleaners don't even beat it , if you sprayed it down that main jet and gave it time it would of came out guaranteed , and if it didn't come out the mopar would of cleaned the jet holes out anyways so no need to take it out really

[@charlesseavers4118]

Looks good

[@terrymcnaughton6915]

I have an old Rally. Manual gears not shifting?

[@rayburnett3066]

Those are some good ones

[@silvercommander]

Pulls forward 3ft. Reversed 2ft. "Yep it's fixed"

[@kenbell9564]

Hey, Henry said to check you out? I will be back. Ken

[@freedommowers420]

I saw Henry’s shout out. That was very nice of him, and greatly appreciate you stopping by. 💪

[@MissouriOldTimer]

at least one light even works.

[@freedommowers420]

Haha. I’m glad someone noticed. I was able to get them both working when I was done. Thank you for stopping by 🙏

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Very nice older machine Alex. Runs and looks great and should be a easy sell. In Iowa that mower as a project would be on Market Place would say. For sale craftsman rider in decent shape. It ran the last time it was running and just needs alittle TLC. Its missing the right rear wheel and the other 3 just need tubes . A new carb and a fresh tune up and it will be ready for another summer of mowing. Oh by the way the deck is missing but im sure you can easily find a used one. Has a new steering wheel off of a 1961 ford Falcon and im willing to sacrifice this machine for only $200. Serious inquiries only! LMAO. Great job Alex and that rider looks super!! 👍🇺🇸Roger

[@freedommowers420]

I’m rolling laughing. It’s the same here! Parked 45 years ago. All the tires are flat and the deck is rusted out. Should be good with a fresh carb and some elbow grease. 750 obo. 😂😂. Too funny Roger. Thank you as always 💪

[@rogermcdonald1607]

@@freedommowers420 👍🇺🇸🤣😁😂

[@MyGreenLawn2019]

Nice fix Alex. I was able to do your sticker shout out! Looks good on my board!

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much. I’m just catching up on videos. Thank you very much for the support.

[@MyGreenLawn2019]

@@freedommowers420 of course. Any time

[@jp-us9rq]

That enging sounds so good way better then my 22 hp v twin which is only 4 years old.thats a flathead briggs rite

[@freedommowers420]

Yes this one is a flathead on this machine. They are great engines, but they as emissions got more strict they kept changing and changing.

[@alischiagreene8646]

What year is the mower? I have the same one and I’m looking for a hood.

[@benhall8946]

What did you sell it for

[@hernandochilito6890]

Que clase de lubricante pongo en la transmision de mi Laawn tractor modelo 917 256 500 y como le saco el usado y pongo el nuevo?

[@dennisdavis8649]

I wish you would show how you put that carburetor together it would have helped me a great deal

[@philliphall5198]

I agree it would have made this video worth watching

[@Robthebengalguy]

Oh wow you didn't paint the deck LOL

[@knighthawk86855]

Great video man.... Subbed and rang the bell, keep em coming.

[@freedommowers420]

Greatly appreciate the kind words and support. 💪💪🙏

[@hernandochilito6890]

I have an old Craftman 917256500 seried 100495a 001842 i can't move the transmission move from first to second or reverse is stuck, i opened the transmission but i think needs grease or lubricant. Have you ever done it?

[@JoseOrtiz-zb7gq]

Awesome

[@jesusguzman5435]

That was great content I have one just like that

[@jesterr7133]

I have a newer model of this mower with an odd issue. I was cutting grass one day and it just shut off. I initially thought the engine was locked up, but I eventually found that the starter had failed to disengage and had jammed in the flywheel, and the positive cable running to the starter motor was disconnected. I removed the starter and bench tested it. Other than a slight wobble to the bendix, it worked fine. I replaced the solenoid, but all I got after that was a click. I noticed that the new solenoid is clicking as soon as I begin to turn the key, and long before it gets to the start position. I disconnected the connector from the back of the ignition switch, and it is in rough shape. I reconnected the switch, turned it to the run position, and laid a piece of metal across the terminal on the solenoid. When I did this, the engine turned over, but the starter failed to disengage again, and got jammed in the flywheel. At this point, I am guessing that the ignition switch and the starter are bad. I am guessing the switch went bad, caused the starter to fail to disengage, and the starter was damaged when it got caught in the flywheel. Does this sound correct, or is there something else I can check? It has me stumped.

[@jesterr7133]

Lol. This thing is still torn apart in my shop. Too many projects, smh.

[@ezequielmaldonado5547]

I have a crastman Ii riding mower with 18 HP engine on it..6 speed...I need a part number for the drive belt on it...does anyone know.. thank you and God bless you always Ezequiel

[@robertmailhos8159]

The finger guard is the probable reason they called it turbo cooled I have a twin cylinder opposed cylinder Briggs and stratton engine yeah buddy 😎

[@freedommowers420]

I was wondering where they got the name from. I assumed it was the big plastic air shroud on top of the valve cover. Thanks for watching as always 🤘🤘😎

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@freedommowers420 anytime young man 😎

[@darrellgrimes1607]

How you change the oil and spark plug

[@freedommowers420]

Just take a look at the owners manual, or online to match the engine number. It should tell you the spark plug it needs as well as the oil type and amount.

[@fartsackjack7081]

350.00?

[@StanOlesky]

No