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I have a very similar mower that just took a dump. It sounded like i hit something and sheared the flywheel key. The engine died right away, although i couldnt locate anything i might have run over, maybe a rock, but its seemed pretty low in the ground. Anyways, I replaced the sheared key and it still won't start. Could it be a crankshaft issue like yours if the engine is freely turning over with the spark plug in place? I have fire, and im pretty sure i have fuel. There is an air leak sound coming from the oil canister, and i have yet to check compression.

If I were you, I wouldn’t even put the deck back on it. I would just get yourself a little trailer and I noticed you have a garden and if you have a fireplace, you can haul brush or wood.

Nope, I would not waste the effort on the deck either; I would see if the spindles and blades are saveable to use for bench stock or to put on a better 42/46in deck for that model mower😊.

On tires with slow leaks (dry rot), I use automatic transmission fluid. It works about 95% of the time. I usually save used ATF for this purpose. I have not tried the oil trick to determine which works better since i have had such good luck with ATF.

Got one just like it few days ago..Someone took really good care of the outside of it but never changed the oil..Pull the bottom off motor just for kicks and it was chuncky..Broke chunk out the cyclinder crack case..I had a 18 intek i used the cover off the old one 17.5..It looked brand new....Your deck looks ruff..hehe..Thanks for sharing. .❤

Mine had the exhaust popping back up thru the intake plastic pipe. I adjusted valves and runs fine. Well its being dropped in a stiga park president. Motor up from 12.5 to this 21. By brain cant follow wire looms so i squealed like a lil girl when i saw the key switches are the same. I just swapped ignitions and hooked up the stiga loom. Then the party was over again because of the clips on the motor are different. So no i have to figure out where to plug the magneto wire, the fuel solenoid wire, the kill switch wire and i need to add a pto switch. Im at the head scratching stage now.

That looks like a beautiful piece of property. Wow…

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42:22 It was at this moment I saw the camo crocs and knew this man meant business....

Thanks for including your struggles and not cutting too much of the actual work out. Fwiw, there is a belt diagram on the under carriage.

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Mine was the little button on the brake thing came loose TY

that lawn mower please take a look at the blades are upside down on STX38

good enough!!!

Great video, Gary. I just picked up one of these (freebie) and the deck is not working. Now I know where to check for the problem.

Hi Gary. I have a 2011 and I did exactly what you said and it worked 100%. Unbelievable. I’ve been avoiding using my windows for years and today I couldn’t get 2 of them to go up. I fixed them in 15 minutes without getting frustrated all because of your help. Thank you so much. ✌️

Thank you man you are a MASSIVE help😅 gota love toyota

Hey Thanks for the tip on heating the float.

I’ve got a yellow deck and the steering won’t work. 😢

Nice job! Would love to see that old snapper in the background running!

Great to see someone actually getting an ole 6 engine going:-) I'm so sick of people just stuffing in a chevy 350 to what ever they are building!

*Good carburetor cleaning job.*

Great video

Thanks for this. I've got the yt4000 and I've learned a thing or 2 from your video.

I know what the problem is.. it's a GMC. ... I mean a MTD

adding 1 ounce of two stroke oil per 5 gallons of gasoline will keep these platinum engines running forever and they will not use any oil. I have a YT3000 that runs like its been charmed since 2018. I bought the machine used for 200.00

Hola saludos desde México. Mucha suerte con tu proyecto.

Spotted a Taryl mug !

I luv Jersey ! Graduated college from there.

What oil filter does it take? Do you happen to know a part number?

how did JD avoid a billion in Class Action suites for the millions of self destructing hoods and seats they slammed down in our possession. abysmal

It happened to me when I got home, back window wouldn't go up, I just removed the panel, hit the electric motor and it worked. No time for repairs at the moment, I did it just to keep the truck closed and locked.

What are some synonyms with the F-150 cab off the frame use my cherry picker like he did but I use straps to mount to the seat belt bolt Downs seat belt bolt Downs in the rear and then for the front I was able to find other places where I can put a bolt at the Loop dingo smooth but it did come off

I was waiting for you to find the loose ground wire. Have a Stx38 yellow deck since 1990. Just had to reattach the engine to the frame as only the ground bolt was still holding it on. Started to vibrate last fall and I didnt get to investigating the issue until this spring. Once I got all 4 bolts back in with blue locktite, no more vibration.

How does the lawnmower charge the battery without a generator?

Magneto/magnets will need attention. They are easy to replace. Great work and video getting that old gal going. Just worked on one to use as a softball field dragging tractor. Enjoyed it greatly.

dont do it with the hood, lol

People never give nothing for nothing in NZ you guys are so lucky in the states

Good luck from a fellow madman. If we don't restore these wagons, no one will :)

My first vehicle was a 53 Dodge 5 window pilot house pickup back in 1972. I'm on the hunt for one now as my bucket list truck.

I HAVE A 1953 DODGE B4 PICKUP.. I LUV IT👍🏽 IS THAT OLD CAR FOR SALE IN YOUR SHOP.🤔

Great idea for getting cab off not everyone has a car lift

Your dodge been waiting for you. good to see you back! I'm working on '53 B4B

Them John Deere from that error has the worst hoods than any other mower ever made. I don't think I've ever seen one that functioned as it should. Great video.

Low voltage??? Check valve lash before replacing camshaft

I think I would superglue the cracks in the magnets and see if it helps

fuel pump lever

Remember my Dad doing the valves with a drill and valve grinding compound

it is the lever of the fuel pump

I just paid 1100 dlls for a plymouth flat head 6 cil in line engine and transmission, those engines are hard to find now and becoming expensive.