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No Work is Below You
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 มี.ค. 2020
Learning how to do things is empowering. Using the things that you have learned to support yourself, your family, and your loved ones is priceless. My name is James Woodroof and I have done a lot of different kinds of work. I have been a paramedic, ran operations for a non-profit in Haiti, and even guided climbing and backpacking trips in beautiful Colorado. The best work I have found is working for myself with my hands and the skills that I have developed. I have control of my time which means I can prioritize my family, friends, and the things I love to do the most. I hope this channel is helpful to you for fixing things, learning a new skill, or even starting your own business.
Christmas lights business truck setup
This is my Christmas light business setup. It doesn’t take much to get going with this business. As long as you can transport ladders then you can do Christmas lights. This is my setup though.
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Ferris FW15 timing belt replacement
มุมมอง 735ปีที่แล้ว
My timing belt broke after hitting a rod in some tall grass this is a video of how I replaced the timing belt. Sorry I didn’t film while doing it, but this will give an idea of how to do it if you want to take it on yourself. Good luck!
Christmas Light Business Equipment
มุมมอง 2.5Kปีที่แล้ว
This is the first of my Christmas light business videos. This goes over all of the equipment I use for my business and what you will need to start your business. This goes over what vehicle you need to what ladder and other tools you will need as well. Please let me know if this was helpful and I will continue this series of videos.
Fixing a Ryobi 18v battery that is not charging
มุมมอง 28K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Fixing a Ryobi 18 volt battery that is no longer charging properly. I have on had it a few months and only used a few times. In other words it should be working perfectly. It is blinking red whenever I plug it into my charger. It should be blinking green to show that it is charging correctly. I was hoping that it just needed a little bit of a kick start so I repeatedly put the battery into the ...
Ferris FW15 deck belt adjustment and tightening
มุมมอง 7K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Ferris FW15 deck belt adjustment and tightening. I have a heard a lot of complaints that the deck belt on this mower is loose or has a tendency to come loose. Here is a solution to that problem. I hope this helps. Also, I apologize for calling it the drive belt in this video. I believe it is the deck belt. I hope this helps!
Ferris fw15 review
มุมมอง 8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Here is my review of the Ferris fw15. I go over why I like it and what I don’t. I also compare the toro turf master with this. It seemed like the only mower comparable to this one.
These are 4K now this year.
I have and bought new a Ferris FW15. It does a nice cut but that's about all. Its a pig on a slope bc the handlebar is way to narrow. I have to fill the tank twice to mow ~2/3 of an acre. The adjustment you note is very limited bc of the cheap belts Ferris uses bc they stretch way too much and too soon. I dread the day i will need to change the deck drive belt as it is a POS design. Your video is well done but I'd like to point out that the threaded adjustment shaft is right hand threaded on the right side and left hand threaded on the the left side. With that said you just need to loosen the two jam nuts and turn the shaft towards you to shorten the adjustment stroke. Removal of the tension pivot you show is not needed to adjust the threaded rod.
Have you had to adjust blades i hit something and now i need to adjust them but have no idea any help appreciated
Worked! Thank you
Would love to see a video on the lights you use and what supplier you order from awesome videos man thanks.
Can’t believe this worked save me a new battery purchase 👍
Glad it worked!
looks fake but i goin to try
Worked for me!
Just curious how you handle insurance for Christmas lights. I am hoping to enter the business this year.
State Farm makes a policy for it. There are other insurance companies that specifically do Christmas light insurance. This insurance lasts just the 3-4 months. I would check in your area to see what is available.
I have State Farm and was just with my agent yesterday who said they do t handle that kind of ins. Might have to call a larger office. Thank you for the info!!
Yeah. I have a buddy whose agent made one up. It sounded kind of weird to me. There are several who do specifically Christmas lights. It’s not cheap but worth it for peace of mind.
Holy shhh it worked! In out in out. Now to see if it lasts. Mine were newer too and I was about to get pissed. Two batts doing this. Thanks man!
Wowww, this actually worked!
How long does it take to charge an 18 volt battery
This was a big help. Thank you. I was able to turn the rod after loosening the nuts. Made blade engagement perfect!
I’m glad to hear it!
Congratulations on the truck, looks like things are going well. I watched a bunch of your old videos on the fw15 and ended up getting one and I love it, will never go back to a 30” toro.
Oh good! Me neither. I love my Ferris. I’m never going back.
Are there any dangerous of using Gilbert plugs if you install them correctly? Also, what about leaving your connections sitting in gutters?
I’ve never had any problems with Gilbert plugs. I usually wrap them in electrical wire just to make myself feel better, but I’ve never had an issue. I usually use LED lights so they don’t pull as much as incandescent. I’d just say to overdue the protection on them. I don’t leave connections in gutters. I would try to hang them outside of the gutters on clips or something else.
I should do one of the reviews for the Ferris. Cause I got one and I’m three grand into modifications to make it run better all day
Oh no! I am sorry to hear that. I would love to see a video of what you think and what you have done.
I would think that the rod length would be adjusted like a tie rod sleeve in the steering mechanism of an automobile... After loosening the lock nuts rotate the rod to change it's length and then retighten the lock nuts.. No need to disassemble anything else unless there was a lot of depth variance from one end to the other... That could be adjusted by doing what is outlined in the video and never need to be disassembled again. Maybe a bit of penetrating oil might would help if it's difficult to turn the rod, and some anti-seize to keep the rod free in the long run. The engagement cable length should be checked at the same time.
Yep! You are correct. I need to mention that in the video. I had to take mine off to be able to twist it further than I could without taking it off. Really, I should have just replaced the belt when it was that loose.
how many hours were on the belt when it broke?
First time I broke it, it had 1 hour on it. The second time had a lot of hours. It is designed to break under pressure to prevent the spindles from breaking. A belt is cheaper than a spindle or a deck
Appreciate your step by step video. Mine had started squealing this past week. What u showed worked like a charm. Saved me a trip to the shop & some $.
Glad it helped
My friend ((( That is very impotent ))) @1:25 That is your brake spindle wheel there is a little brake pad that it slides into it to stop the blades from spinning from 3600 RPM To 0 in 2 seconds .So please don't say that has no purpose it absolutely does have a purpose without that spindle wheel you will have too wait 2 min for them blades to stop spinning .
Ok! Sorry I misspoke.
Great video bro! I want to see more on all the topics you mentioned
Freaking brilliant, was in the process of taking it apart and tried your trick and it WORKED! Battery wasn't used for a year. Took me about 15-16 times of popping it IN and OUT before it finally started charging.
I'll give it a try, thanks bud.
Love these videos, starting a business of my own and this was a lot of help. Keep up the great content 👍🏼👍🏼
OMG.. Thank you so much for this video. I would through the whole thing away. It works!!!
Any regrets on buying this mower?
Not one. There are some things I wish were a little better on it but overall I couldn’t be happier with it. I am glad I got this instead the toro 30” or the scag 30”. I wish the fw15 had a larger gas tank. I also wish mine had casters. They didn’t offer that when I bought this.
@@noworkisbelowyou5338the way prices are now you could possibly sell yours for similar price to what you paid! I’ve seem advertised for nearly $5000 in CT.
I have a similar set up. No trailer and trying to keep it simple. Currently my Tmemaster does not seem to be powerful enough. I don't really want to get a stand on mower, so this may be a good option. I need to go to the dealer and check it out.
I couldn’t be happier with it. I’ve had it for 4 years and haven’t had a problem. It’s very strong and it is easy to work on. I like the huge engine and 32” cut.
Anytime you make a video on the fw15 I’m watching 😂
I’m glad they are useful! Thanks!
Same so little info online.I have the swing caster version with 250 hrs so far am loving it.I wish the gas tank was larger but i can live with it other than that is excellent
@@spiroskanellakis1894I wish I had the casters! I have had this for 3 years and it runs great. The next one will have casters though. I wish the gas tank was bigger too.
The range of adjustment is dumb and fucked
I might be sold on this, I do a lot of landscaping design and planting and I like to mow lawns as a way to keep the schedule full and for customer acquisition so I am not looking to get a huge mowing setup but I want to do quality work and I run my mowing trailerless
You saved me thank you
Oh good! I’m glad it did
Hey when the season slows down, it would be nice to hear about deposits and receiving payment after job completion.
What I do is have a payment for installation and a separate payment for take down. This usually comforts my clients because they know I am coming back. It also makes me happy to know I am getting payed when I come back. I take payment immediately at completion of install and take down. I use zelle, venmo or any of the other electronic payment methods. I also use take cash and check.
Will you Post that follow up video you were talking about with the other topics? I liked the information you shared in this one. Thank you!
I’ll do one soon. Sorry. Things have been busy
I'd like some advice on driveway outline string lighting. I see a lot of people who use stakes. I've seen some use PVC piping (which i would much prefer)
I’ve never used pvc piping. I always use the plastic stakes
Haven't had a need to do this on mine yet, but from your video what I can see, there is no need to remove the brake rocker assembly at all. The adjusting rod appears to have lh threads on one end and rh threads on the other. Loosen the two jam nuts and turn the rod. Now if this was toro, then yes, they make things as difficult as possible. Thanks.
Please make that customer video
Can you do a video on commercial Christmas lighting
Would you like a video on just supplies? And/or how to install them? Pricing?
All they above
I used my vw jetty as well! Wish I could share a photo of it loaded with 32', 24', and step ladders lol
Haha! That’s awesome. I wish you had a picture of it too!
How to get customers? How much do you charge?
Craigslist was how I got started. A $5 ad will get you customers. I reached out to clients I work with for mowing. Going door to door with flyers in the neighborhood you want also works. The best thing: once you get your first one, ask them to post on their neighborhood Facebook or Nextdoor group. That will get you a lot of work. I offered someone free take down if they did this. I charge anywhere from $250-$2000. It usually averages about $500 per house. I charge a price to install and then another price to take down. This gives me incentive to go back out and it puts the customer at ease knowing I will come back for another payment. I started at $150 and $50 for take down. I have since gone up. This is just for my labor. If they want me to provide lights I add the cost into the bid. A house usually takes 2-4 hours. As you get more and more customers you’ll be able to charge more. Just play with it and I’m sure you’ll come up with a good price point for your area.
My last comment was wrong. The green light on the bottom is blinking
My ryobit charger is identical, when I put the battery in the red ligh is solid on and the green light on the bottom is slid (not blinking). When I ut in the chainsaw it doesn't work. Not sure what problem is.
Nice
I have the same battery but mine flashes all 4 lights but won't work a tool
I think you need the green light before you put it in the first time. No means no. 😁😁
It worked thanks so much
you did a nice job on the video.
Glad I re watched this video. I had an original squealing belt for a while, I adjusted it last season and it helped. Started this season with 80 hours on the mower, and after installing high lifts the blades couldn't get up to speed. I put a new belt on and it seemed just as loose, so I adjusted the rod to achieve max tightness. Seemed ok but I could hear the blade speed drop in the thicker grass. No squealing though. I was getting ready to take the rod out to make sure one side wasn't bottoming out before the other when I realized the blade engagement lever cable had a lot of slack. I tightened that up, and now the belt when engaged is not a sloppy mess. Problem solved for now... Thanks for the video, I probably would have overlooked that adjustment for while.
Great video lots of help
Yepp, these batteries are infamous for this issue. There are a bunch of other videos that dive deep inside the pack and explain the nitty gritty details. In a nutshell, the BMS (Battery Management System) thinks there is a problem, so it won't let you charge the battery for safety reasons. Mostly it just creates additional battery sales for Ryobi though. There are a few reasons the BMS goes into "shutdown" mode: 1) Overall battery Voltage is too low. (The threshold is approximately 15.0 Volts.) 2) The BMS detects "unbalanced" cells in the series string. (I don't have any reliable info on the threshold for this. Perhaps 0.25 Volts?) 3) Over temperature. (This should AUTOMATICALLY reset itself, but I don't have info on the BMS software programming.) It's fairly easy to remedy this issue though. A quick youtube search will result in dozens of videos that show how to boost the voltage up high enough such that your Ryobi charger will now go ahead and charge your battery. In extreme cases, you need to reset the BMS with a jumper from the "RST" pin to ground for about 10 seconds. Then quickly put it on the charger before the BMS shuts the battery pack down again.
Oh this is awesome!! Thank you so much for writing this out. I really appreciate it
I busted a belt after about thirty hours. A good 2 seconds of squealing before full engagement.
No timing belt on the Scag Mower!
Yes that’s a big plus! Really want to try one of those scag mowers out
Your the only guy that I found on the internet that shows you the belt system on these mowers Thank You! Also it's a timed system like that goofy Toro too dangerous should be independent if you hit part of a tree stump or other hard objects the blades could hit each other no good! At least Scag has a 2 blade mower like this but with a independent blade system on timing belt to worry about!
Yeah! I’m really interested in the scag
I understand the down side of timed blades but they do cut better and make the deck more compact, I feel it’s worth the risk and the FW15 is far superior to the Scag or Toro/Exmark.