I got this lawn chief riding mower off the curb during spring cleanup. The previous owner said it hasn't ran in 2-3 years + years. Just did a little tinkering with it.
I have one of those that my grandfather gave me when he bought a new rider for no reason. Guy used it for 23 years and about 980 hours before I got it. He did regular oil changes, a set of blades, he converted it to hydrostatic transmission since he had a lot of backing up to do around his yard, and a set of belts. That's it. Things still in great shape. It's one hell of a lawnmower and I've used a lot of riding mowers and prefer this one over just about all of them. Reliable, mows super tall grass well, even plows snow well just using the front of the deck for a plow. That thing just doesn't care. My dad also bought a new lawn chief push mower in 1977 and used the thing until the wheels fell off, which was 30 years. Only ever broke down twice in that time. Deck had seen some big hits from running stuff over so I put the engine on a 80's MTD deck that was similar. I wish I hadn't done that, as I've never seen another. Those lawn chiefs were some tough mowers.
I've become addicted watches all the variius small engine / riding mower/ mud mower videos. One thing that puzzles me. Cleaning before ever attempting to start. Seems counter productive. 😁 They still make shop vacs.
Just curious what that tractor was that you pulled the replacement key switch from It appeared to have an older 70s style throttle cable handle. Would love to see a video about it
I’m no mechanic, but it sure seems like the very FIRST thing you should do before turning over these things - much less starting them - is to check to see if oil is in the engine.
I have one of those that my grandfather gave me when he bought a new rider for no reason. Guy used it for 23 years and about 980 hours before I got it. He did regular oil changes, a set of blades, he converted it to hydrostatic transmission since he had a lot of backing up to do around his yard, and a set of belts. That's it. Things still in great shape. It's one hell of a lawnmower and I've used a lot of riding mowers and prefer this one over just about all of them. Reliable, mows super tall grass well, even plows snow well just using the front of the deck for a plow. That thing just doesn't care. My dad also bought a new lawn chief push mower in 1977 and used the thing until the wheels fell off, which was 30 years. Only ever broke down twice in that time. Deck had seen some big hits from running stuff over so I put the engine on a 80's MTD deck that was similar. I wish I hadn't done that, as I've never seen another. Those lawn chiefs were some tough mowers.
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Who would have known Charlie Sheen was so good at fixing mowers.
I've become addicted watches all the variius small engine / riding mower/ mud mower videos. One thing that puzzles me. Cleaning before ever attempting to start. Seems counter productive. 😁 They still make shop vacs.
Working with a clean work area is always better.
Im working on one now. Gas tank was loose. Im not understanding how it was mounted. Any pics or instructions welcome. Tia
L would clean off the screen above the flywheel so it doesn't overheat.
You need to give that thing a bath
Oh yeah
U might need to change the oil and the spark plug and drain that bad gas
thats always a must for me i run the engine off of my jerry can test rig and then if it runs i clean tank
What’s wrong with that mower that you pulled the other key switch off it looks like it’s been sitting for a while
I bought it for 50 bucks and it looked rough then. It dropped a couple deck bearings and retired it.
Can you do a video on getting it running that would be kinda cool
I will try once the snow drift that has covered it melts away. Haha
Just curious what that tractor was that you pulled the replacement key switch from It appeared to have an older 70s style throttle cable handle. Would love to see a video about it
I will make one once all this snow melts and I can get to it again.
Ty's Projects ok cool thanks. I’d love seein it
I'm working on restoring a old lawn cheif 1972 (riding mower)
good luck with your project
shadetree mechanic nothing like it
Heck yeah. more made in the USA staying useful
what happend with the end? glitched out
Hey pal
Howdy
I will take it of your hands
Come get it! Haha
@@tysprojects2571 when u live
North Dakota
How much
Best offer takes it home.
Good job
I’m no mechanic, but it sure seems like the very FIRST thing you should do before turning over these things - much less starting them - is to check to see if oil is in the engine.
Great point. I did that before picking it up. If it was run without oil, it wouldn't be worth trying to fix.
for 2019, riding tractors, which engine do you like best, Kohler or Briggs&Straton ??
I don't have any experience with newer Kohler's, but I have a newer Briggs power washer, and the intake oring always leaks and runs like garbage.
@@tysprojects2571 i prefer egines from 2000 and below lol
That engion looks like my engion i have a dayton eletric start mower from 1980 and i got it running and im only 13! Im smart
cool i m 14 and fix lawn mowers all day every day your better than those other kids no kids want to fix mowers only smart people do that lol
I am 13 and i fix engines