You've NEVER Seen This RARE Push Mower Kick Starter!

In "Lawn Mower Mysteries & Oddities 2 - Step-N-Start", Taryl goes over this rare lawn mower oddity that obviously never took off but was on the market for brief time. What do YOU think of the step-n-start? Is it a good idea? Could people benefit from this? Let us know in the comments section. And There's Your Dinner!!
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[@Cravz69]

Happy Father’s Day to all of the Grass Rats!

[@rayjburkhart1752]

Thanks, same to you sir.

[@brucemitchell5637]

Definitely falls into the category of " just because you can put something on your mower, it doesn't mean you should"

[@Maik1968]

Never believe in instructions that say: you just need less than one tool 🥸😂 greetings from IKEA 🤩😂

[@lonnieedwards4941]

You don't have a bad back

[@stalbertjocelyn]

I seen a wind.up.and push start on a older mower.

[@bertgrau3934]

An electric starter would be a better idea.

[@alexking2711]

Definitely not a bad what if you have no arms to pull the rope huh 🤣

[@billheller4364]

Taryl, in the 1950's my father had a reel type lawn mower that had a kick start. I believe it was a REO brand. I was only 10 years old and it was easy for me to start when i got to mow the lawn. I wish i had that lawn mower today.

[@LawnZip]

I have a buddy in NY that I ship reos too! I'm in Michigan. They were made in Lansing. Awesome little engines!

[@albertcassler8763]

Thank you for the memories, this kick starter reminds me of the old Briggs and Stratton washing machine engine and later the b&s side shaft engine with kick starter on it. We used them for our home made mini bike's, because of the convenience and it felt like we were in the big scooter world like that of the Cushman back in the late 50s and early 60s, before those damn Hondas came along 😮 Beep beep, look out, here we come 😊 And a happy father's day to you Tarl ❤

[@GAderly-fn5ly]

Sears sold a mower that you wound up the top and when you flipped down the wind handle it released and spun the engine and started. It worked very nice.

[@Cafedex]

Some Victa lawnmowers in Australia had the wind up and press the winder down to start. They worked well.

[@SIXPACFISH]

Montgomery Ward sold one also. It had a lock lever you slid about 2 inches to lock up the recoil assembly. Then you wind it up, fold down the crank lever, and slide the lock the other way and spin the recoil to start it. We used that mower for 17 years, until we started mowing the church yard. First mow I hit a hidden drain culvert in the ditch that was grown over and cracked the engine block. I about cried when we had to replace it. Best mower we ever had.

[@sweetwilliam49]

I like it! I also like the battery impact gun on the crank bolt nut!

[@garyalensr]

Happy Father's day Mr Dactyl, I think it's a pretty decent idea. I'm sure someone can tweak it with the technology we now have to make it work alot better. It would definitely benefit elderly folks that have trouble pulling the cord.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

HI, Gary. My Sweetie found the cure for cord pulling. It's called BATTERY powered stuff! Blessings

[@garyalensr]

@@lewiemcneely9143 Hey buddy, how ya been? How's she liking the Battery stuff so far?

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@garyalensr REALLY liking it and hope you're just as outstanding as you've ever been! The Stihl mower is SWEET! She does all her trimming and uses maybe half the battery and cuts it down to one inch. Fixing to get a 42 inch Craftsman battery mower from Lowes. I'm going to keep 2 gassers for spares but looks likes batteries are going to be king here. The way things are going, now's the time! The craftsman is hi-dollar but the batteries stay put and you plug the charger in like a car. Good for this geezer and the younger chick. No battery wallering! And YOU???

[@NA-pg4lf]

Yep it’s called electric start

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@NA-pg4lf And electric run and electric shut down and so on.

[@richardschanie6855]

This might explain the bent crank problems they bring you from the Nudist Colony . Because it is a Murray I would have been kicking it before that install. Happy Fathers Day

[@russellmaddock3492]

Thanks Taryl and company, for another entertaining and informative video. After the installation and demonstration of the step & start it is easy to understand why no one wanted it.

[@Saved_The_Day]

Hey Taryl. I have never seen a "Step N Start" before. That thing is definitely cool! I have seen quite a few contraptions for yard equipment but never a "Step N Start". I also like when they send a love note telling how simple the unit can be installed. Hahaha! Usually ends up needing a huge supply of tools 🔧 to complete the installation. A phone number on the love note is nice however the person on the other end has no idea how to help you! Hahaha! Love the "Mysteries and Oddities" Taryl!

[@vermhot]

You should do a cheesy 80’s style commercial for this thing ! It be funny for sure !

[@garyalensr]

That's an awesome idea.

[@NoWr2Run]

@@garyalensr Got to get sum " STONE WASHED JEANS " LOL.

[@garyalensr]

@@NoWr2Run Id bet Taryal has a pair of two of stone washed jeans😂

[@NoWr2Run]

@@garyalensr I bet you're right or he could use his " Back to the future mower " to get a pair😂

[@RogerSegerJr]

After 4 shoulder surgeries if the geometry was right, I would use that. It definitely needs more throw. Perhaps instead of a 90 degree angle between pedal & puller, a 70-75 degree would be more optimal. Might be something to improve on in a future episode.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

I agree. I have arthritis in one shoulder and a torn rotator cuff on the other. I could use one of them on my trimming mower when my rider won't fit under the fir trees.

[@douglaswindsor120]

All sorts of ideas come to market but because of no advertising only reach a small sales base and die some need time to catch on and die before they do back before low flush toilets came out a device that cut the amount of water per flush came out at a time when most homes were flat rate no water meter but as a water hauler it could save our customers a lot of water and therefore money I bought 2 and tried them in our toilets on one I could get it to flush on 3/4 of a gallon of water and the other one on 1 1/4 gallons so I went back to see about buying more to sell to our customers but they were gone another product I thought of buying was a gas powered drill and jigsaw a gas powered circular saw no generator needed a year later black and decker brought out their mod 4 cordless drill with the promise of more cordless tools to come and the race was on in less than a year it was obsolete makita brought out a 9 volt more power and run time then more tools circular saws jigsaw Sawzall so why buy a 4 hundred dollar smoky stinky noisy gas drill when for less than half that you could buy a complete set of clean and quiet cordless tools each set soon becoming obsolete with in a year as units with more power came out and then new battery technology came lithium batteries and the one that went from good to bad Dewalt brought out a lithium battery that fit their old 18 volt tools so buy new batteries or a new tool and upgrade all your tools to lithium unlike other brands where to upgrade ment buying all new cordless tool's but they quickly discontinued that for a new set and the new lithium batteries didn't fit the old tools I bought a mod 4 drill and when 1 of it's batteries failed converted it to run off a sealed lead acid battery ment it was corded but the power pack was on my belt and using 6 volts on a 4.5 volt drill gave it more power and a lot more run time then came makita 6 volt system and then 9 volt more power ment more tools and finally I could work anywhere with no 120 volt power needed game changer for the building industry

[@randymiller7521]

I think it’s safe to say no one ever made millions off that brilliant idea. I thought it looked great in the nice box it was in 😂

[@bertonfeuchtwanger9779]

Happy Fathers Day Taryl. Thank you for todays video on the foot start conversion. I collect of small engine and lawn mower ads and have one from Western Auto that shows a feature called “Tip-Toe” starting. It is on one of their Wizard push mowers with a Briggs engine. Don’t they sold many, have only seen it in this old ad. Thank you for all you and your sons work to record edit and post these videos.

[@whitesapphire5865]

The old British lawnmower manufacturer "ATCO" used to make a range of 'kickstart' mowers in the 1920s and 30s, but that system was fitted from factory. It actually worked rather well - no ropes, no recoil, nothing like that at all. Instead, it used a pedal and quadrant, which engaged with sprocket type of arrangement with a one way clutch. I had one as a vintage show piece for several years, until I sold on. The engine was a Villiers two stroke, but mine was a bit worn-out, and an absolute pillock of a thing to start.

[@bentullett6068]

I think it was because the engines were based on motorbike engine designs. Some of the 1920-30's cylinder mowers also had crank handle start.

[@whip-its_dad4239]

Hee Haw !!!! Bucktooth Sunday is here again . I get more excited knowing I'm going to wake up to another awesome video than when my wife tells me we're having blackeye peas , mustard greens and gater tails smothered in possum belly gravy for dinner ! (My favorite ) . And Happy Fathers Day to all !

[@victoryfirst2878]

Congratulations Taryl, Your video are world famous on KZbin on the Interweb. Job well done fella.

[@AllSeeingHeart]

They used to have step-and-starts on motorcycles. lol. Strength! GODspeed!

[@jerryrash1775]

Iv never seen one but it's pretty cool,I like it, Happy Father's Day

[@norcal8718]

That is a great idea!! I'm going to make one for my go-kart 👍🏻

[@SSJIndy]

The old wind up starters were the bees knees. Possibly, the 'toes goes' if you weren't careful.

[@MikeDPlxztc]

Man that thing kicked your butt😂 I'm going to put one of those on my truck on my girlfriend and on my dog

[@bleachedpc]

Love your videos happy fathers day

[@donaldbrewer1683]

Thank you taryl for the tour of your shop and the new building. It was an honor and the highlight of my trip from Florida the Indiana to meet you and your son. please keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos hope to get lot more subscribers, thank you.

[@barrypettit3668]

Happy Fathers Day Taryl and to all the grass rats out there. Actually this was pretty cool, some one was trying hard to make a million.

[@1pcfred]

There's nothing quite like that American quality. A hole that needed to be reamed, brackets too short, a pad that falls off. You can't get that sort of thing anywhere else.

[@bernieglass8098]

​@@1pcfred I disagree. Look at today's domestic vehicles lol

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Happy Father's day Taryl.🇺🇲🇺🇲🍻

[@mikebarriball]

NOT BAD, THAT STEP AND START WORK OKAY. IT WAS COOL TO SEE ANYWAYS. THANK YOU TARYL. OH AND HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TARYL.

[@kennethperian4370]

Great job showing and telling, how the step and start works. Good ideal if your motor will start easy yes good ideal , great video see ya next time see ya bye bye.

[@andyhamilton8940]

Lil Johnny gonna have a tuff time startin Gwampas old Wizard mower with them stubby legs.

[@korhing1066]

Like Sunday nights look for your Channel and you always Educate me Thank You Sir Happy Fathers day

[@junkaholic95]

I could see this being useful for someone who's missing an arm and wouldn't be able to hold the bail handle and pull the rope at the same time.

[@1pcfred]

I wrenched my back out once pull starting a mower. When I did it I was like really? I wasn't in the worst of shape at the time. I just pulled on it wrong. I don't know if stomping you can mess yourself up. Probably. But the day I pulled my back out I wished I'd been stomping then. Because I was hurting for like a week after that. Was just this twinge I had going on.

[@bryanyoung9482]

Love the videos happy fathers day grass rats.

[@donvoll2580]

Good day from Ontario. I always thought than Don"s were pretty good fellows LOL Thanks

[@Willy12927]

Another type of starter I remember using back in the early 60s was a wind up crank that took the place of the rope starter. Real PIA.

[@Boobtube.]

i remember those

[@cjack121]

I still have a lump in my forearm from one of those.

[@Willy12927]

@@cjack121 They were great if the mower started on the first crank, but one of the ones I used was a problem starter. Lost track of the number of times I would have to crank it, but once it started it was a real blessing as the mower was self propelled and there were a of banks to go up, plus the people paid me really well and gave me a meal.

[@johnhooton3286]

We had those on the farm. I should have saved a few.

[@Willy12927]

@@johnhooton3286 Just one of many things we wish we had saved.

[@FrankSconzoSr]

HAD ONE OF THESE WHEN I WAS A KID. IT WORKED GREAT!!! THIS WAS BACK IN THE 1960’s

[@ristomattikolsi5711]

I think it's pretty smart invention 👍👍

[@hawkenman.549]

Thanks , I love your videos. Always learn something new.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Great video I’ve never seen that before lol thanks for sharing have a great Father’s Day

[@russbirzescu2579]

For someone whit sholder problem or a amputee this idee is golden, many few adjustments on the geometry or not even ..its working like was intended I give a 👍

[@luke46219]

Shorten the part where you step and you will be able to rotate the assembly more because it won't run into the ground as soon. Shortening it will mean having to step harder on it, though, because the lever arm is shorter. Also you could add a bumper at the bottom of the throw to cushion it so the end of the throw isn't so jarring. More complicated would be to add a gearing mechanism to regain the mechanical advantage lost from shortening the arm, but would need three gears instead of two so the part attached to the pull cord rotates in the same direction as the foot pedal.

[@jeffpiatt3879]

That was going to be my comment, as well.

[@TuttleScott]

and a return spring wouldnt hurt either.

[@stephenfarynaz7229]

Love the Slipknot joke. Absolutely my favorite band!!!!

[@rverro8478]

Happy Fathers Day Grass Rats.

[@yoshinoyajones8924]

Awesome idea!!

[@wg4405]

Dam it Taryl --- I still see that Woods Mowing Machine AKA Grasshopper in the yard ----- I'm still waiting on the video showing us how to rebuild one of those Eaton Gemini Hydros , I'll almost bet one side is out on that thing since it's been sitting in your yard so long 🤔🤔 --- I bought some chainsaws and some lots at a estate auction and got a apparatus that makes a chainsaw into a hedge trimmer . It mounts on the bar nuts and has teeth like a hedge trimmer . It's still new in the package . I've never seen one before but the package looks old . But , but , but Taryl with that mower you don't have to bend over to pull the rope to start it ---- well you have to after you cut the rope off .

[@SDS-1]

WOW I can't believe this hasn't been popular

[@donaldjohnson406]

I've been thinking of that idea for years. Thank you for bringing it to the table. Very cool!

[@mrspock2al]

Wow! that's really an oddity. Seems like if you have to bend over to press the primer, you might as well pull the starter rope while down there. Or just attach a longer rope to the top of the push handle (gee, I think somebody already did that).

[@mattfinleylive]

It's a GREAT idea!

[@byronmcgill2656]

Guess if you had 2 broke arms and grass was getting high Love y’all’s show Holla loud Top Grass Rat

[@user-ox4ej8qj7w]

Thanks for another entertaining video. I am a devoted fan for many years. Rating for Step and start (POS) fun to watch the installation.

[@ejs6097]

Pretty cool IMO. I am honestly surprised that you dont see this product, or others like it on the market today.

[@happyhome41]

I think this is a great idea, and did a cursory look to buy one. There you have it.

[@scrapahaulik5893]

I gotta get one! Adding to mower shopping list now

[@mr1pearl]

Good one Don !

[@rickcummings7029]

Great idea 4 person with back problems!

[@themowerman]

I have a kick start from 1954.. it's a cool way to start the mower

[@anthonycade9034]

Pretty cool idea....happy Father's Day Taryl.

[@n4pwx]

Man I loved your show. This step and start got my mind going. I have been trying to figure out how to get my mower started since I had a stroke I can`t pull the rope any more. If you know where I could find me one of these I would love to buy it. I just wanted to let you know that I will be watching your channel from now on I think you do a wonderful job. I hope you had a great Fathers day. :8ter my friend.

[@mikecarter8158]

Wow what a treat! Thanks TD🦇🦖

[@peterandersen1378]

Step and Start that accessory to the scrap bin!

[@charlesemerson9889]

Gotta love this guy!😊

[@charlesemerson9889]

Step and start would be more effective if you step on the lever lightly to get the motor in the compression stroke and then stomp it!

[@markcwynar6394]

Got my attention, they'll have to try it on the MOON and see how well it works! Keep up the good work!!!

[@tommywood343]

There have been times I would. Like to have one on my mower. Thanks taryl and happy father's day 💕

[@rayjburkhart1752]

Cool video. Definitely an oddity. Never ever seen one of those. Probably ended up on the as seen on TV shelf 😮

[@tebbi67]

Thats an excellent invention!........ive never seen it before.......thats awesome...original dactal starter!.......your back never hurts again when you start it on this way!....thx for the vid!

[@raylunsford2273]

I watch all of your videos from south Carolina

[@TWayneD1020]

New one on me . Doesn't lever enough rope .Thanks Taryl !!

[@blakej4452]

I like the step and start

[@johnstancato8785]

I think back in the day it was probably a good idea especially for people that didn't have enough arm strength to pull start a mower your legs are typically stronger than your arms so for women or younger kids or elderly people probably was easier to start it that way then pull starting it if it works better than it don't

[@WJCTechyman]

I guess it's supposed to resemble kick starts on motorcycles and gasoline powered washing machines? I could be wrong. It's a good idea if implemented correctly as our leg muscles are typically more powerful than our arms but this looks somewhat flimsy, especially on a cheap mower deck. It is lever based so that's a benefit. I have always told people that starting a lawn mower isn't as hard as they are probably starting it as I say (and instructions are also saying this) pull the rope out slowly until you feel resistance, retract the rope all the way, then give it a fast strong pull and the engine is probably started at that point.

[@Rick-oi3ot]

Defiantly one of my favorite bands

[@billsmith1770]

might be useful if adapted to big generators that don't have starters . some are really hard to pull start .

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

It's a great idea when your buddy is really into vintage motorcycles

[@ronwhite6719]

Happy Father's Day Taryl

[@SevenSixTwo2012]

Besides its design & performance issues, this contraption would make storage of the mower really inconvenient for people who don't have much space and need to fold the handles. When an engine is properly maintained, the regular recoil is sufficient.

[@Mr.Avuncular]

Nifty stuff man!!

[@amunderdog]

I always like the mowers with the crank handle on top. Seemed pretty effortless..

[@muttsez]

i always like the mowers that had someone else pushing them......🤣

[@JW-ez1kt]

Great idea

[@OcotilloTom]

Kind of cool!. My old original 1949 Cushman Highlander has one, still works fine after all these years. bought it when I as 14, I'm 77 now.

[@MrJonah30]

Happy father's day taryl

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

Happy Fathers day Taryl i hope you got something better than a step and start

[@nickwebberdjceeskee]

I like it! Probably good for someone with a bad shoulder that can tug a lot on a pull rope.

[@ronaldburgess2884]

It reminds me of the kickstarter on my friend's BMW R69.

[@thomasreece3903]

Great idea. Great video

[@JuanLopez-sx1er]

I Love You Guy’s and There’s Your Dinner God Bless 🙏❤

[@Nicky_Pin_It]

Ken Roczen needs this🔥🔥🔥

[@tarylfixesallskits]

Thing doesn’t look like it works so great 😂

[@gavmansworkshop5624]

Can't wait to trip over that every couple of steps. Fantastic.

[@randytorboli]

I like the idea

[@roroval2235]

Good idea, specially if you have a bad shoulder.

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

"That Contrapshun is a damned Homasekshul."----- Mark "Kickstart my Heart" Twain.

[@kennethiman2691]

Pretty neat idea. I like it!

[@mikesenginesandadventures]

Interesting idea but I’ll stick to rope start. Happy Father’s Day Taryl and all Grass Rats.

[@ronniekeener3802]

Cool looking shop fan.

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

Man I love this idea 💡. I have had 2 rotater cuff Sergeys. because i was a diesel mechanic for 22 years and would love to had this after the surgery 😊 great show guys

[@stevehood79]

Awesome!

[@bigalsmallengines]

Kind of a good idea. I'd never seen one of those myself. Cheers! 🍻

[@JosephTaverna-ex7fc]

Hey taryl I'm surprised it didn't take of not a bad idea great video my friend 😀 God Bless you and the rest of the crew by the way happy fathers day and there's your dinner

[@armyvet4081]

I would pass on this-- HAPPY FATHERS DAY

[@steadyeddie7453]

Growing up in the 60's my Dad had a pusher with a Briggs & Stratton hand crank. You flipped a lever on top of the engine, manually cranked it to wind up a ratcheting spring , and when you flipped the handle back over it would release the spring and crank the engine. Hopefully it would finally start after 5 or 6 cranks sessions. Those were the days.