This mower's self propel stopped working while being used.

[@baldeagle242]

Love the commercial mowers. No plastic under there! Great video. Thanks for sharing. 🦅🇺🇸

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You got that right! thank you Baldeagle242

[@VacMaster2020]

Nice to see older equipment fixed and used

[@HomeGaragechannel]

It sure is, thank you VacMaster2020

[@mjg263]

Nice job! I really like those blue Kevlar belts, they’re pretty tough.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's what I was thinking when I saw it. Thank you mjg263

[@norge696]

Those 2 cycle suzuki engines are highly sought after. that carb alone goes for $350 new. love the aluminum deck, they last forever, got one on my toro SR4, deleted the BBC.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you are right, these are worth fixing for sure. thank you norge696

[@christophermarshall5765]

My current mower does not have a self propelled system, though I had one such mower that did. That was a Pace forward. The mower had only 2 wheels. The self propelled system drove a roller at the rear. This thing was a marvel of mower technology, because the cutting system threw the cuttings into a catcher at the rear, by throwing it over the drive roller guard, & into the catcher. The cutting blade disc was plain jane, but the blades were a true work of art, operating much like a vacuum cleaner. It made the grass stand up, then cut it, and ejected it into the catcher. These mowers have been obsolete for about 45 years now. They had a Briggs & Stratton engine somewhere in the 5-8hp range.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow, I'm going to look up that brand. Thank you Christopher Marshall.

[@mr1pearl]

Quick fix at first I would have said just scrap it but you convinced me otherwise ! Thanks for the tips .

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad I could help

[@jasharday5089]

I really enjoy your videos as always. I special ordered my toro push mower because I didn't want a self propelled. Less maintenance, tires never go bald, more exercise and most importantly: cheaper.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you make a Great point! Thank you Jashar Day

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@HomeGaragechannel I'm bald enough to not worry about bald tires.

[@aussienebula8331]

Another great fix, thanx for taking us along. cheers.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@electroddxful]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Everytime you post up one I learn more and more. Thanks a lot 🙏👍🙏👍🙏👍You rock

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are very welcome RayFpv.

[@framelawncare6671]

I love the sound of those old Toro commercial 2 smokers, id love to add one to my fleet just to have one, been looking to get a good deal on one for a while, I also think it would look sick next to my grandstand and turf master, got the daddy mower, mommy mower, and baby mower lol

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I like the way you put that. Thank you Frame Lawn Care.

[@wildefox1478]

Great video, at least it was as simple as just a belt replacement to fix the self-propelled, nice work!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you WildeFox

[@timtoro244]

Cool Mower

[@henrytacam4119]

Great video always something to learn

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you Henry Tacam.

[@MikeJones-jr5hb]

Self propel is a must for me because of hills & slopes. My 1983 Snapper mower has a 4hp 2 cycle Wisconsin Robyn. The parts are high for it. I paid 40.00 bucks just for the needle valve in the carb & that was a few years ago, I believe they told me they don't make parts for that engine any more but I'm done buying parts for it I have two newer Snappers I like better. Two cycle ones are more aggravating to start like yours.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I completely understand the feeling. Thank you Mike Jones.

[@butler386]

Great job as usual. Should be a decent working mower for someone. Thanks for the video.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You bet, thank you D Butler

[@lewiemcneely9143]

All mine are self propelled but we're in the hills and there are no flat spots to mow. I also saw a grease fitting on the top of the tranny pulley. A shot or 2 of grease will take care of the top tranny input shaft wearing out early. Good fix and Blessings.

[@catchacow1927]

Great video, thank you 👍🏻. My self-propeller does not work, will look at it if it works after I change the carburettor and get that working!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

hopefully you can find out the problem. thank you Catcha Cow

[@antman3525]

A self propelled is always handy when your have a larger lawn to cut. I fixed one for a neighbour and as a test run cut my lawn. That was the easiest time ever to cut. Hardly worked up a sweat

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes they certainly have their advantages. Thank you Ant Man.

[@andyhamilton8940]

Nice old mower. I have 2 of the JDeere XB models with Kawasaki engines.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Very cool! thank you Andy Hamilton

[@jasonleger4712]

I just started a landscaping company about two months ago, and the self propel feature decided to go after encountering some debris in s very over grown yard. While I need my mower due to an explosion of customers, I don't have time to fix it tonight and be up and running by tomorrow. Although finding your channel is a blessing in and of itself because the long minnesota winters give me time to do repairs on my summer equipment so thank you for sharing your knowledge. Here's my question l, if you were to have to buy a mower which one would you buy, considering 1. Durability, 2. Ease of locating replacement parts, 3. Ease of repair? That are budget friendly in a Joe Biden Economy?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks. I would have said anything honda but unfortunately, longevity and parts might be questionable in a hand full of years. I would go with Toro's line of mowers, price features, and ease of parts are all there.

[@jasonleger4712]

Thanks I did in fact go with a Toro, I found a gentleman who also repairs mowers etc, so I saved a couple hundred bucks. Do you have any recommendations on where to locate standups or zero turns on a budget? And while I like Husqvarna, I can't justify purchasing their equipment when they are laying off so many employees.

[@Neverquit-Trek]

That is one big lawnmower WOW I want that.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

this is a fantastic mower, it's getting up in years but it still works. Thank you Wyatt Allyn

[@Neverquit-Trek]

@@HomeGaragechannel no prob just love the vids also I'm learning things.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'm glad to hear it.

[@Neverquit-Trek]

@@HomeGaragechannel Well the reason I'm learning so much is that I'm 11 and homeschooled so I finish school then watch one of your videos. I also like vehicle videos like cars and trucks then I like farming videos and construction and last but not least I like landscaping videos. I also do some landscaping I guess I mean I go around the neighborhood doing leaves and snow I do our own property and my grandparents which I do mowing, weed eating, blowing leaves, snow, and much much more. I love it and that's another part of the reason I like watching your vids. Anyways I have to go keep up the wonderful work and nice chatting to you Bye.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks and have a good day Wyatt Allyn

[@alexandercosta1777]

If you had a unlimited budget, what tool brand would you go with for fixing the machines that you do. I defiantly think craftsman is for like a semi pro, but harbor freight tools are for beginners,a don of course, snap on is for the pros.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

if you mean I was making A Lot of money every month, then yes I would like to buy the expensive tools, However, I don't think I could convince myself that it's worth the exorbitant cost. I would like to buy a decent tool set and be happy with it. right now Harbor freight is hard to beat for the price and warranty.

[@iowafox2206]

I have 2 push mowers. One self propelled one not. I much prefer the self propelled. Makes it so much nicer to mow.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I completely agree with you on that.

[@Grahams-Grass]

I would say domestic anything bigger then 17" cut or over 28kg you should use a self propelled... I cut lawns for a living and the self propelled is heaven compared to pushing .. I use a 20yr old Rover lawnmower Briggs and Stratton 5.0 quantum love it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I completely agree with you.

[@wikeddf]

@Home Garage Hope you have a great Merry Christmas 😂👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you too!

[@wikeddf]

@@HomeGaragechannel Your welcome🙂👍

[@wikeddf]

@Home Garage Hey forgot to tell you, happy new year!😂👍

[@RussellBooth1977]

It doesn't matter to me as my 3 horsepower Briggs and Stratton powered lawnmower is small & light which means it's very handy to mow on an awkward block which is a bit terraced. In the future when I move,a self propelled lawnmower would be handy for mowing on a steep slope as it would save me from have to push the mower uphill with all my effort !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that makes a lot of sense. Thank you Russell Booth.

[@rbarr775]

After 50 years of pushing mowers manually, I spoiled myself with the hydrostatic Honda. No going back now. The thing seems to be almost thought-controlled. The transmissions are reputed to last about a generation, and are very expensive ($230 for mine). So what? If it needs it some day, it gets it. It makes the difference between me getting some much-needed exercise, and paying to have the mowing done -- so at $800 new, it was a very cost-effective purchase. Self-propelled units can keep aging geezers off the couch, and I can maintain my property the way I want it done. Win-win.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you rbarr775 for the comment.

[@anthonyzamano3929]

I tried checking out and impeller looks fine do you have any other Suggestions

[@HomeGaragechannel]

unfortunately no. not without seeing it for myself.

[@anthonyzamano3929]

@@HomeGaragechannel ok thx

[@christianparkour8880]

Is there anyway you could remove a blade adapter if you have no puller

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes, but you'd have to pry on it.

[@thepatriot4355]

I have watched many on how they treat their push and Lawn/Garden tractors and no wonder they have problems...#1 brand new they start the mower at full throttle and just take off you never do that you let the engine idol for a few minutes to warm up and make sure its lubricated #2 never start beating you're Lawn/Garden transmission until at least 30 hours working time to allow the transmission to break in and make the first transmission fluid change at 50 hours and #3 always maintenance you're mower at least once a year with tune ups

[@HomeGaragechannel]

extremely valuable advice, thank you Ham hoc and Beans

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

Is this the model you used to mow the lawn when you were young?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

unfortunately no, but I wish it was.

[@Dobbo2958]

Sorry to butt in, after following your channel I have purchased a 2nd hand Stihl BG 56C leaf blower. I have seen a number of replacement carbs on Amazon. I was wondering what particular make of these Chinese carbs you have had most luck with. Again sorry to butt in, just thought you might b able to help...

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem, I would go with the one that has the Amazon's choice one it for $17.99

[@mnight207]

Question, what are your thoughts on 4-cycle trufuel in a generator?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice fuel, but very expensive.

[@mnight207]

@@HomeGaragechannel Lol...but putting it in a generator? Is that okay?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

For use in a generator, absolutely fine.

[@mnight207]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thank you sir!

[@istvanilosvai2962]

Non-related question to the video, but what should i do if my trimmer's carb lets trough fuel on the screen even when the needle lever is not pressed? I hope im not full of grammar errors and im understandable :D anyways, thanks if you answer

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it would seem that the needle isn't seating properly, so it's letting Fuel pass through the screen, I would just replace the Carb

[@istvanilosvai2962]

@@HomeGaragechannel I will replace it, thank you :)

[@ervinhalili5683]

Does this engine need a gasoline and oil mix

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes it uses an oil and gasoline mix.

[@anthonyzamano3929]

Hi I found a Husqvarna 125b A garage sale and it ran fine you just it vibrates a lot do you have any suggestions

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes, there might be a problem with the impeller

[@anthonyzamano3929]

Thank you I’ll be checking it out

[@anthonyzamano3929]

@@HomeGaragechannel I checked out the impeller and it looks fine

[@anthonyzamano3929]

@@HomeGaragechannel Do you have any other suggestions

[@FredD63]

I’ve never owned a self propelled but used one and didn’t like it a few years ago I had to special order my TORO as non-self propelled are getting hard to find these days

[@HomeGaragechannel]

To each their own, nothing wrong with that. thank you Fred D.

[@FredD63]

@@HomeGaragechannel I agree with you

[@adammosher1115]

I had a lawnmower were it went and I just cut off the ends and put regular wheels on it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's a very permanent fix. thank you Adam Mosher.

[@nashguy207]

It depends on heavy the mower is. Most of the time I probably wouldn't use one if the self propel didn't work.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that makes sense, This one is particularly heavy and definitely needs a working system.

[@Patrick4959]

Well if i used self-propelled technology well it's a ideal way for inclines and hilly areas etc for me.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are absolutely right about that.

[@Patrick4959]

@@HomeGaragechannel yes for sure.

[@Patrick4959]

@@HomeGaragechannel top notch.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Patrick Stapleton

[@Patrick4959]

@@HomeGaragechannel my pleasure mate and here in Australia we have a mower called Rover Lawn Mowers and mine has a Suzuki 2 stroke XL on it as they were called then and mine surges and i reckon of the jets could have a obstruction of clogging somewhere but yeah not hard to clean that one out etc as it,s a mikuni type bowl carby.

[@taskbig7664]

👍👍👍👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Task Big

[@taskbig7664]

@@HomeGaragechannel with pleasure.

[@apatterson8128]

Self-propelled parts of mowers often scare their owners. When they break the owner will toss the machine because he/she doesn't know how to fix it. Hopefully, you have encouraged some people to give it a shot.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

me too, at least take a look at it and see if it's even repairable. thank you A Patterson.

[@eathans_small_engines8665]

My belt was toast so I had to replace it and now it works nicely

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice work Eathan Richards314

[@eathans_small_engines8665]

@@HomeGaragechannel the belt was a little thicker but it did fit and this one is ribbed but it worked lol

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice

[@Grahams-Grass]

I'm shocked at your mower not working tho 😯

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I know right

[@colesteffens5402]

My mower has self propel and I use it only because the mower is very heavy. If it was lighter I probably wouldn’t use it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that makes sense. thank you Cole Steffens.

[@21bikesbrothers73]

Can you please do a dirt bike

[@HomeGaragechannel]

if I can get my hands on one sure.

[@vendettanights6549]

Do a repair on a kawasaki brand please brush cutter or whatever you can .

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Vendetta Nights, I will when I find more.

[@mrmerhtin3625]

I will not mow without the self propelled lol I like front wheel drive better than the rear wheel drive I have now.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Curious, why do you prefer Front wheel drive?

[@mrmerhtin3625]

@@HomeGaragechannel I find it easier to turn by just picking up the front wheels.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

gotcha.

[@ludvigtande1236]

Never owned a self propelled mower. Better exercise without👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's very true!

[@999thenewman]

Good enough. Time to move on.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

absolutely

[@sivashankar9966]

Hi

[@HomeGaragechannel]

hello Siva Shankar

[@williamsnow1531]

I do not use a self propelled mower. My yard isn’t big enough for that.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That makes sense. Thank you William Snow.

[@robertmailhos8159]

A Suzuki engine they are.a one off hard to find engine on this mower 🙄

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are absolutely right about that.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@HomeGaragechannel thank you for your reply young man 😎