Hello There, I don`t leave a comment on most of the videos I watch but I do think it is important for us viewers to let you know how much we enjoy watching your videos. I like your style, very informative , perfect speed, you just do a great job of captivating your audience. Don't change a thing , thanks for making these videos as I know you could decide to just stop at any time . Take care buddy.
I saw this and just had to watch. I have one just like it. it was my dads and he got it used back in the early 90's. he passed away about 3 years ago now. I go the DR. still cranked but needed some love. I let a person use it and they miss treated it badly. needless to say when I got it back the carb was leaking the gas tank was cracked and the belts were shot. I got it back to my shop and called DR people in Vermont. they wanted to know the SN number. I gave them the SN and they told me that that mower was in their system. and the last person that called about this mower was my dad in 1992. go figure. I asked about the carb. they wanted 180 bucks. couldn't get a tank. so I youtubed it and found your vids. you showed just how easy a carb cleaning is and I repaired the cracked tank. I just want to say thanks for your vids. they sure have saved me some time and money. Glenn in Mississippi
I used to be REALLY impressed by the DR field and brush mower commercials all the way back in the 70's and 80's Nice machine especially for your application.
Very good and inspiring video. I bought one of these used about 4 years ago or so and I love it (I'm the third owner). I'm sure it dates back to 1989 - the tire treads are almost bald. This machine is to mowers what the Model T was to cars - you can fix it with just about anything lying around the garage. The belts wear out in about one season, the drive chain broke, but fixing it is a quick trip to the auto parts store or the motorcycle shop - and you can fix it yourself without any serious mechanical ability. Definitely the machine for someone out in the boonies. Thanks for the presentation.
Mustie1, Have been enjoying your videos. This one was a blast from the past for me as I used to own one of these machines. Bought it new back in 96 and used the piss out of it clearing the overgrown land my place rests on. It was a great machine and served me well. Replaced the tires as we actually wore the tread off of them. Found a the replacements at Northern Tool. They had a cart wheel with the same tire. Gave it to my wife's uncle as I didn't have a need for it any longer. Only gripe I ever had was when it came time to remove the blade for sharpening or replacement. They can be a bear due to thread and nut size. It's too bad that they don't make this simple machine any longer. I understand that there were lawsuits brought against the design due to some fools not turning the machine off while cleaning debris from under the deck. Cheers!
I had three brush-cutters stolen from me until I started replacing the spark plug when I was done using it. Removed the electrode on the plug and inserted into engine next time at camp it wasn't where I left it but still there changed plug checked oil fired right up. Great step by step videos.
Yeah, people sure feel free to roam around camps when they feel no one is around for miles. My uncle took me down some logging roads in Maine and you could drive all day through miles of dirt road and past a good number of camps, only seeing one other car of you're lucky. Drugs have increased thefts up there, it's a shame...
I’ve been in love with these machines for about 40 yrs, the first time I saw one I thought it was a toy , then I used it. I bought a non runner fixed and have done work with that thing for twenty years that makes jaws drop . I wish the new ones worked as well . If you find one of these old buggers , buy it fix it up and mow the nasty with a smile 😎
Those old DR's are one of the greatest things ever invented by mankind. Certainly ran one that looked like that enough when I was young at my Uncles old very large farm, that bordered a river, think his was an even older model though, as I don't remember a plastic gas tank, and pretty sure it was metal. When he passed told my dad we should get it for our properties, and when we got out there his daughter had already sold it in the estate sale she was having.
I've had 2 DR's, one like yours that was nearly 30 years old and still ran great but as I was getting older the lack of a reverse gear began to be an issue. So I sold it to a friend and bought one of the newer ones with 4 forward gears and a reverse and electric start only. It is 14.5 hp versus 8 hp for the first one. Pulling the 8hp engine to start could be challenging enough especially when it was cold out, forget trying to pull start a 14.5 hp engine. The newer machine is a real beast with a locking differential for very difficult traction situations. I don't know what it actually weighs but it must be 3x as heavy as the older model and it cost over 2x the cost of the bicycle wheel model, but having the reverse gear capability is well worth it.
Makes my day when I see a fresh Mustie1 small engine video posted! I know I'm about to learn a few more tricks of the trade. For instance i wasn't 100% sure you had to drop the plug in the old oil, but i was pretty sure. Haha funny as usual too. Thanks Mustie!
Good one- as usual. Always learn something thanks for the knowledge. I got my fire pump out yesterday - it no go - off with the float bulb, water in the tank and bulb, clean it up first pull away it goes. Thanks Mustie from saving me from the mower shop.
SEAN here from Ireland I enjoy your vlogs mister ? I share your mindset on things especially waste, you make things work longer that folk throw out, you are teaching people how to live, fair credit to you. If you are ever over this side of the pond give me a shout Keep up the good work Sean
I'm hooked on watching your videos. Great learning tool Growing up my dad always told me "If a man owns something he needs to know how to fix it" never had a repair man at our house. Now I am a maintenance supervisor fo a property services company.
My word, I ran a DR like that at my grandpa's farm more hrs. than I care to remember! Anywhere that could be reached easily by the belly mower on the Farmall Cub, including all along the small river than ran through the edge of the property, and all of the orchards and steep hill. Have to say, they work like a beast, and nothing cut quite as well as them.
Watching your vids has increased my knowledge on small.engines. Thank you for putting these vids out there. I wish we had a free place here on the corner like you do there. Of course then my wife would not like that because I would have stuff everywhere. Lol
About 40 years back I got a job running one of those. The owner dropped me and the machine off at some 15 acre field with a can of gas and a bottle of drinking water and took off. After a couple hours the belt broke and I spent the rest of the day sitting in the shade :-)
great work and vids, people here in northern lower michigan do not put anything out to the road for free- you are fortunate! keep up the good work god bless
Easy battery discharge check: 1) Disconnect the battery. 2) Grab the multimeter, set it to Ohms (Omega symbol), and measure the resistance across the battery leads with the keyswitch off. The resistance should be infinite ("OL" for Over Limit). If the meter measures any resistance at all, that will kill the battery. It's usually a bored mouse chewing the wire from the battery to the fuse, or from the fuse to the keyswitch. The chewed wire can arc to ground during operation, leaving carbon spatter behind. Carbon is conductive enough to drain a battery but not short it, and it shows up as measurable resistance. 500K ohm will drain the battery in about 6 months. 100K ohms, a month, etc. Sometimes, the resistance is only measurable when the wiring gets wet. Modern cars never really shut off. The ECM is always running, drawing enough current to drain a weak battery in about one week. Mine car measures 20K ohms. Rodent nests are called middens. Mustie's Midden is a good name for one of these systems that was properly infested.
I enjoy watching your show,it is entertaining and educational,look forward to watching new ones, I hope parents watch these shows with their children,and work on failing their own gas mowers.
That DR brush mower looks surprisingly like our old ROOF Ranger walk behinds. They were similarly made; 21" round mower deck, "bicycle-style" spoke wheels and an 8HP briggs. Cool, old mowers, but with a 21" deck, it would take forever to mow all around our barns and outbuildings, but boy would it CHOP!
I remember an old cutter called a Wazoo that was very similar that used to whack through the small brush like a demon with a hot poker up it's butt! Love those old cutters. cheers and thanks for all your vids, they give me many hours of enjoyment and enlightenment as well.
I thoroughly enjoy your repairs on so many types of machinery Mustie.Experience shows in all you do,and dare I say love of your work.Keep on with your jobs.And don't worry about the content.Its perfect sir.
That thing is pretty cool. I just got a Nor Tech screw log spliter. And the motor is not turning but we will see. And a old tiller also. That splitter will need a gas tank also the one on has a lot of rust. Been watching some of your videos so I think I can do this lol. Have a blessed night.
I totally dig frank-n-mulch, lol... I’d even go as far as to rub mud on the welds and belt just to dirty it up a little more. Worked for me at my cabin, kept the hooligans at bay! Good job.
Always enjoy your videos.I like where when you talk you include us in the mix. Those DR Trimmers are fantastic inventions I like the ones with the blade not the heavy string.
It looked fine to me but all my stuff looks like that. I've got an old Roof that works like that but has a Snapper drive so you don't have to run if you don't want to. 8 horse I/C/ that sat for 12 years but runs like a champ. And if that one won't do it the Gravely with the Kohler will. Watched your stuff for a long time and finally subscribed. Glad to be here!
Hi there.. I have been enjoying your videos for a couple of days now and I thought it was time for a comment.. First the Craftman tracktor, I work as a janitor at a small private school here i denmark and we have a craftman tractor almost like it.. ours is a LTS1500, but the motor is the same.. I think its a nice machine and I úse it around 50 hours every summer and I do a lot of the maintenence my self.. Hope to see more movies from you.. your danish fan Morten :)
I just picked up a Dr mower a little newer than yours. The engine has a more modern air filter and muffler. I had to replace a fuel line, and put in a air filter. Didn't even have to clean the carb! I was surprised! I don't have the brake or pulley cover. Might be able to work something up from seeing yours.
Country Home Products (ak DRPower) seems to be cateringto the ranchers and lumbering customers. I have one of the 1st generation string trimmers, Replacing the original belt on it. I shoul have really gone for the Brush mower to attack all the thorn bushes that jump up around the homestead. I like your style.
I like your videos and could have used much of the information before trial and error. I am retired now at 70, but have discovered after a good tune up and cleaning, some proven fluids to use. I do not sell them or sponsored by them. I have discovered they work in all my mowers, weed eaters, boat , motorcycles, cars and trucks. I use Bestline oil additive at 1 0unce per quart for oil, and Arch oil gas additive a few drops per tank-full (small engines). I have done the research and the tribology tests, including the Falex bearing test and oil analysis. Cheap insurance ($2.00 per small engine) for dependable durability. I am curious to see if you agree. I got rid of my 25 year old mowers and 15 year old weed eaters when I moved and they still ran great. The mowers and weed eaters were in good shape before using the additives, but time proved they extended their life and do work.
My grandpa has one of those DR bush hogs that we use for mowing ditches it has a Wisconsin engine and a magneto and the rope start you have to wrap yourself I think we got a date in it was 1930s or 1940s
The fresh welds are a dead give away that someone cares about the machine. LOL That's ok, left untreated they'll rust up real nice. Love your videos Brutha!
I echo the comments of steve the ford guy I really enjoy watching the fault finding and repair i have little or no mechanical knowledge many thanks cian mc Cambridge
We had a belt driven Yazoo mower (1970's) with a Clinton engine. Very similar to the DR. Tough mowers that could cut through 3 ft high weeds, hit rocks, and still run.
Nice quick repair of neighbors tractor! That cabin rodent must like gas or was sharpening his teeth for your next visit (ouch). Surprised the small engine master doesn't tweak his bush (wire - oops) cutter to start easier. Or perhaps that's part of his anti-theft mechanism - haha.
I had a Troy Bilt mower that I had for about 14 seasons. I kept the mower under an overhang in the back of my house. After being stored in the same spot for years on end, the squirrels decided to take an interest in it and chewed through the fuel tank. That was the last straw for that mower.
First thing I'd check is leakdown. Then check fuel in the tank. Check for spark and check the plug. If the engine is satisfactory, do a tune-up and replace the belts and spindle. Replace the deck tires and check the tires. Replace the carburetor from EBAY. Change the oil and filter. Disconnect the starter cable to check for a drain.
Another excellent video ,, I would have (without the spares you have) used a chunk of the milk crate (melted) to patch the plastic after cleaning up the corner with a belt sander... A piece of the old belt would probably be the best replacement for the blade brake...
I would like to see you put some game cameras on the road to the cabin so you can monitor who is going out there to steal stuff. I bet it is someone you know. A discrete location on the road or drive way. Then you can woop there butt when you see them,
just a thought but I have extended rumbling bearings a long time by drilling in a grease jerk and regular applications of the grease gun. have had old blade towers outlast new ones. like your vids Dave
I found a super old smaller version of this guy. Made in Florida I believe for mowing around waterline etc. don't think they'll let go of it though. It's at a theme restaurant. Lot of old farm implements and such.
Ooops lol, that just wades thought the weeds like there is nothing there, what a great tool :-D Gravity feed, no pumps to get in the way, just like the old motorcycles :-). You may have fixed the charging side on that tractor mower by fondling the connections, if it ever had a charging problem that is. As it didnt seem to have a power leakage then i would blame the owner for being daft :-). People do some daft things, i have a neighbour that wanted some wd40, i asked why, the pull string could not be pulled, i had to take a look as i suspected sillyness.... yep he didnt clean the grass mush from the underside of the mower, it had dryed fully into grass concreate, blades would not move LOL, I just had to laugh :-D :-D.
Hello There, I don`t leave a comment on most of the videos I watch but I do think it is important for us viewers to let you know how much we enjoy watching your videos. I like your style, very informative , perfect speed, you just do a great job of captivating your audience. Don't change a thing , thanks for making these videos as I know you could decide to just stop at any time . Take care buddy.
Well said!
Thank you MisterComa Toes.
thank you sir,
You can just call me Steve, you have a great channel and enjoy the videos. Hey, Mustie1, how did the mill machine turn out ?
Agreed!
Glad to see that someone else uses a motorcycle lift to work on everything. I even use mine for motorcycles now and then!
its the best workbench ive ever had.
I saw this and just had to watch. I have one just like it. it was my dads and he got it used back in the early 90's. he passed away about 3 years ago now. I go the DR. still cranked but needed some love. I let a person use it and they miss treated it badly. needless to say when I got it back the carb was leaking the gas tank was cracked and the belts were shot. I got it back to my shop and called DR people in Vermont. they wanted to know the SN number. I gave them the SN and they told me that that mower was in their system. and the last person that called about this mower was my dad in 1992. go figure. I asked about the carb. they wanted 180 bucks. couldn't get a tank. so I youtubed it and found your vids. you showed just how easy a carb cleaning is and I repaired the cracked tank. I just want to say thanks for your vids. they sure have saved me some time and money.
Glenn in Mississippi
I used to be REALLY impressed by the DR field and brush mower commercials all the way back in the 70's and 80's Nice machine especially for your application.
Very good and inspiring video. I bought one of these used about 4 years ago or so and I love it (I'm the third owner). I'm sure it dates back to 1989 - the tire treads are almost bald. This machine is to mowers what the Model T was to cars - you can fix it with just about anything lying around the garage. The belts wear out in about one season, the drive chain broke, but fixing it is a quick trip to the auto parts store or the motorcycle shop - and you can fix it yourself without any serious mechanical ability. Definitely the machine for someone out in the boonies. Thanks for the presentation.
Those d r field & brush mowers are good ones & I love your old one that you have Mustie1
Mustie1, Have been enjoying your videos. This one was a blast from the past for me as I used to own one of these machines. Bought it new back in 96 and used the piss out of it clearing the overgrown land my place rests on. It was a great machine and served me well. Replaced the tires as we actually wore the tread off of them. Found a the replacements at Northern Tool. They had a cart wheel with the same tire. Gave it to my wife's uncle as I didn't have a need for it any longer. Only gripe I ever had was when it came time to remove the blade for sharpening or replacement. They can be a bear due to thread and nut size. It's too bad that they don't make this simple machine any longer. I understand that there were lawsuits brought against the design due to some fools not turning the machine off while cleaning debris from under the deck. Cheers!
the thing is a tank, tuffer then nails
I had three brush-cutters stolen from me until I started replacing the spark plug when I was done using it. Removed the electrode on the plug and inserted into engine next time at camp it wasn't where I left it but still there changed plug checked oil fired right up.
Great step by step videos.
thanks james
Yeah, people sure feel free to roam around camps when they feel no one is around for miles. My uncle took me down some logging roads in Maine and you could drive all day through miles of dirt road and past a good number of camps, only seeing one other car of you're lucky. Drugs have increased thefts up there, it's a shame...
I’ve been in love with these machines for about 40 yrs, the first time I saw one I thought it was a toy , then I used it. I bought a non runner fixed and have done work with that thing for twenty years that makes jaws drop . I wish the new ones worked as well . If you find one of these old buggers , buy it fix it up and mow the nasty with a smile 😎
Those old DR's are one of the greatest things ever invented by mankind. Certainly ran one that looked like that enough when I was young at my Uncles old very large farm, that bordered a river, think his was an even older model though, as I don't remember a plastic gas tank, and pretty sure it was metal. When he passed told my dad we should get it for our properties, and when we got out there his daughter had already sold it in the estate sale she was having.
Great Video . Nothing like old school machinery.
Thanks again for the mechanical lesson.
The only thing as good as a new Mustie1 video is to re-watch the old ones. Just like good movies, they never disappoint!
I've had 2 DR's, one like yours that was nearly 30 years old and still ran great but as I was getting older the lack of a reverse gear began to be an issue. So I sold it to a friend and bought one of the newer ones with 4 forward gears and a reverse and electric start only. It is 14.5 hp versus 8 hp for the first one. Pulling the 8hp engine to start could be challenging enough especially when it was cold out, forget trying to pull start a 14.5 hp engine. The newer machine is a real beast with a locking differential for very difficult traction situations. I don't know what it actually weighs but it must be 3x as heavy as the older model and it cost over 2x the cost of the bicycle wheel model, but having the reverse gear capability is well worth it.
Makes my day when I see a fresh Mustie1 small engine video posted! I know I'm about to learn a few more tricks of the trade. For instance i wasn't 100% sure you had to drop the plug in the old oil, but i was pretty sure. Haha funny as usual too. Thanks Mustie!
Simplicity at it's best. Gotta love the old machinery.
Another quality video as always sure do enjoy watching your channel Thank You so very much for taking us along on the journeys.
Good one- as usual. Always learn something thanks for the knowledge. I got my fire pump out yesterday - it no go - off with the float bulb, water in the tank and bulb, clean it up first pull away it goes. Thanks Mustie from saving me from the mower shop.
I'm loving the shed full of spare parts and the old trucks and bikes. Really cool set up you have there.
SEAN here from Ireland
I enjoy your vlogs mister ?
I share your mindset on things
especially waste, you make things work longer that folk throw out,
you are teaching people how to live, fair credit to you.
If you are ever over this side of the pond give me a shout
Keep up the good work
Sean
If only I had a nickel for every DR commercial I have seen throughout the years! Nice fix
I'm hooked on watching your videos. Great learning tool Growing up my dad always told me "If a man owns something he needs to know how to fix it" never had a repair man at our house. Now I am a maintenance supervisor fo a property services company.
My word, I ran a DR like that at my grandpa's farm more hrs. than I care to remember! Anywhere that could be reached easily by the belly mower on the Farmall Cub, including all along the small river than ran through the edge of the property, and all of the orchards and steep hill. Have to say, they work like a beast, and nothing cut quite as well as them.
Nice little lawnmower 🎉😊
I see you found my old trick of using an extension to loosen the oil plug! Love your videos-thanks!
Watching your vids has increased my knowledge on small.engines. Thank you for putting these vids out there. I wish we had a free place here on the corner like you do there. Of course then my wife would not like that because I would have stuff everywhere. Lol
Love going back to the old videos
Another job well done. Enjoyed watching and learning . Like the spares department! Thanks again.
Thanks for the informative videos on repairing these equipment issues . You have taught me a great many repairs on my equipment , 👍🏻👍🏻😊
About 40 years back I got a job running one of those. The owner dropped me and the machine off at some 15 acre field with a can of gas and a bottle of drinking water and took off. After a couple hours the belt broke and I spent the rest of the day sitting in the shade :-)
great work and vids, people here in northern lower michigan do not put anything out to the road for free- you are fortunate! keep up the good work god bless
I always learn something, this time about the trick on how to check for a battery drain. Thanks again.
Easy battery discharge check: 1) Disconnect the battery. 2) Grab the multimeter, set it to Ohms (Omega symbol), and measure the resistance across the battery leads with the keyswitch off. The resistance should be infinite ("OL" for Over Limit). If the meter measures any resistance at all, that will kill the battery. It's usually a bored mouse chewing the wire from the battery to the fuse, or from the fuse to the keyswitch. The chewed wire can arc to ground during operation, leaving carbon spatter behind. Carbon is conductive enough to drain a battery but not short it, and it shows up as measurable resistance. 500K ohm will drain the battery in about 6 months. 100K ohms, a month, etc. Sometimes, the resistance is only measurable when the wiring gets wet. Modern cars never really shut off. The ECM is always running, drawing enough current to drain a weak battery in about one week. Mine car measures 20K ohms.
Rodent nests are called middens. Mustie's Midden is a good name for one of these systems that was properly infested.
Excellent videos Mustie,you make it Look easy. What i like is you use what you have,very cool Thank You brother !
Nice work. If I ever see one at a yard sale I will buy it. You made it seem easy enough to fix
I enjoy watching your show,it is entertaining and educational,look forward to watching new ones, I hope parents watch these shows with their children,and work on failing their own gas mowers.
Those mowers cut amazingly well.
I absolutely love that old D.R., i sure could use one just like it!
That's a fast fix, he will like that. and the brush mower is cool as frigg. We love all your video's. cheers Brother
That DR brush mower looks surprisingly like our old ROOF Ranger walk behinds. They were similarly made; 21" round mower deck, "bicycle-style" spoke wheels and an 8HP briggs. Cool, old mowers, but with a 21" deck, it would take forever to mow all around our barns and outbuildings, but boy would it CHOP!
enjoyed this vid,as usual also i needed to see the trick with the light test to test for battery drainage.Thanks
I learn so much from these videos... Thanks for posting them
That Dr. Field has some wacky mechanics! Cool fun post!!
That is a great machine. Thanks for your videos, they are a pleasure to watch and educational.
I remember an old cutter called a Wazoo that was very similar that used to whack through the small brush like a demon with a hot poker up it's butt! Love those old cutters. cheers and thanks for all your vids, they give me many hours of enjoyment and enlightenment as well.
Yazoo.
I thoroughly enjoy your repairs on so many types of machinery Mustie.Experience shows in all you do,and dare I say love of your work.Keep on with your jobs.And don't worry about the content.Its perfect sir.
love your videos and they have helped me along the way with some of my small engine issues. Thanks!
Grass trembles at the sound of your name...
A pleasure as always. Watching a master at work
That thing is pretty cool. I just got a Nor Tech screw log spliter. And the motor is not turning but we will see. And a old tiller also. That splitter will need a gas tank also the one on has a lot of rust. Been watching some of your videos so I think I can do this lol. Have a blessed night.
Great video. I didn't realize you could look for a battery drain the way you did with the rider. Learn somthing new every day.
I totally dig frank-n-mulch, lol... I’d even go as far as to rub mud on the welds and belt just to dirty it up a little more. Worked for me at my cabin, kept the hooligans at bay! Good job.
Really enjoy the repair videos - keep'em coming!
Keep it ugly! That was our motto at the cottage as well. Old and rusty rarely grows legs and finds a new home.
Always enjoy your videos.I like where when you talk you include us in the mix.
Those DR Trimmers are fantastic inventions I like the ones with the blade not the heavy string.
Great video Mustie1 thanks for posting.
Someone’s gonna LOVE goin to YOUR estate sale someday!!😲🤣
I've only been watching for a few days and l love these videos and the never give up style.
Nice one bro I like to see old or newer gear doing what they were made to do. All the best
I'm amazed at the rodent problem in your neck of the woods! As always, a great video!!!
Thanks for the trick with the light to show a battery draining never thought of that
Thanks for that trick with the light to ID a battery drain. Those dang squirrels chewed up the handles on my grill. Little SOBs.
Very cool videos,always entertaining,thanks
It looked fine to me but all my stuff looks like that. I've got an old Roof that works like that but has a Snapper drive so you don't have to run if you don't want to. 8 horse I/C/ that sat for 12 years but runs like a champ. And if that one won't do it the Gravely with the Kohler will. Watched your stuff for a long time and finally subscribed. Glad to be here!
Always enjoy and learn something from the videos. Thanks!
Great video as usual, keep up the good work.
Hi there..
I have been enjoying your videos for a couple of days now and I thought it was time for a comment.. First the Craftman tracktor, I work as a janitor at a small private school here i denmark and we have a craftman tractor almost like it.. ours is a LTS1500, but the motor is the same.. I think its a nice machine and I úse it around 50 hours every summer and I do a lot of the maintenence my self.. Hope to see more movies from you.. your danish fan Morten :)
I just picked up a Dr mower a little newer than yours. The engine has a more modern air filter and muffler.
I had to replace a fuel line, and put in a air filter. Didn't even have to clean the carb! I was surprised!
I don't have the brake or pulley cover. Might be able to work something up from seeing yours.
Country Home Products (ak DRPower) seems to be cateringto the ranchers and lumbering customers. I have one of the 1st generation string trimmers, Replacing the original belt on it.
I shoul have really gone for the Brush mower to attack all the thorn bushes that jump up around the homestead. I like your style.
I like your videos and could have used much of the information before trial and error. I am retired now at 70, but have discovered after a good tune up and cleaning, some proven fluids to use. I do not sell them or sponsored by them. I have discovered they work in all my mowers, weed eaters, boat , motorcycles, cars and trucks. I use Bestline oil additive at 1 0unce per quart for oil, and Arch oil gas additive a few drops per tank-full (small engines). I have done the research and the tribology tests, including the Falex bearing test and oil analysis. Cheap insurance ($2.00 per small engine) for dependable durability. I am curious to see if you agree. I got rid of my 25 year old mowers and 15 year old weed eaters when I moved and they still ran great. The mowers and weed eaters were in good shape before using the additives, but time proved they extended their life and do work.
YES... I like seeing you work on small engines... Veni..Vidi..Vici
I remember seeing these things on the old infomercials in the 90s and always wondered if they were any good. Seems like a fairly durable machine.
My grandpa has one of those DR bush hogs that we use for mowing ditches it has a Wisconsin engine and a magneto and the rope start you have to wrap yourself I think we got a date in it was 1930s or 1940s
Same except we had to replace the whole engine and we painted it. we call it the man killer
Nice unit that one Mustie !
👍
The fresh welds are a dead give away that someone cares about the machine. LOL
That's ok, left untreated they'll rust up real nice.
Love your videos Brutha!
It's an older version of the brush hog that I used to rent. Nice machine.
I echo the comments of steve the ford guy I really enjoy watching the fault finding and repair i have little or no mechanical knowledge many thanks cian mc Cambridge
We had a belt driven Yazoo mower (1970's) with a Clinton engine. Very similar to the DR. Tough mowers that could cut through 3 ft high weeds, hit rocks, and still run.
Dang I wish I lived near you. I would love to be your apprentice ! Thanks for the awesome vids !
When I was a kid my Dad had one with a sickle bar mower, I remember watching him it did not look like fun.
I just bought one just like this. Worked great until the first time I ran out of gas.
Hey man love ur channel awesome work
Nice quick repair of neighbors tractor!
That cabin rodent must like gas or was sharpening his teeth for your next visit (ouch).
Surprised the small engine master doesn't tweak his bush (wire - oops) cutter to start easier. Or perhaps that's part of his anti-theft mechanism - haha.
I had a Troy Bilt mower that I had for about 14 seasons. I kept the mower under an overhang in the back of my house. After being stored in the same spot for years on end, the squirrels decided to take an interest in it and chewed through the fuel tank. That was the last straw for that mower.
Awesome tip with the test light. Thanks bud
First thing I'd check is leakdown. Then check fuel in the tank. Check for spark and check the plug. If the engine is satisfactory, do a tune-up and replace the belts and spindle. Replace the deck tires and check the tires. Replace the carburetor from EBAY. Change the oil and filter. Disconnect the starter cable to check for a drain.
Another excellent video ,, I would have (without the spares you have) used a chunk of the milk crate (melted) to patch the plastic after cleaning up the corner with a belt sander... A piece of the old belt would probably be the best replacement for the blade brake...
I wish you were my neighbor
Really enjoyed the video , keep them coming very informative.
I would like to see you put some game cameras on the road to the cabin so you can monitor who is going out there to steal stuff. I bet it is someone you know. A discrete location on the road or drive way. Then you can woop there butt when you see them,
shartne and on the edge of the water in case it is one of your lake neighbors.
I have one as well and have done soft woods just over an inch with no problem here.
just a thought but I have extended rumbling bearings a long time by drilling in a grease jerk and regular applications of the grease gun. have had old blade towers outlast new ones. like your vids Dave
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I found a super old smaller version of this guy. Made in Florida I believe for mowing around waterline etc. don't think they'll let go of it though. It's at a theme restaurant. Lot of old farm implements and such.
I hope soon you will have some new videos, I enjoy watching ever nite 😊
Ooops lol, that just wades thought the weeds like there is nothing there, what a great tool :-D
Gravity feed, no pumps to get in the way, just like the old motorcycles :-).
You may have fixed the charging side on that tractor mower by fondling the connections, if it ever had a charging problem that is.
As it didnt seem to have a power leakage then i would blame the owner for being daft :-).
People do some daft things, i have a neighbour that wanted some wd40, i asked why, the pull string could not be pulled, i had to take a look as i suspected sillyness.... yep he didnt clean the grass mush from the underside of the mower, it had dryed fully into grass concreate, blades would not move LOL, I just had to laugh :-D :-D.
I got one of these in nice shape and acquired another one today, not as nice but still good, and it has electric start.
YOU CAN BUILD AN ENGINE BUT YOU DONT PUT A LIGHT IN THE PARTS SHED? love your videos
Being a mechanic is not the same as being an electrician... for legal reasons ;P
@@Fraggr92 If you are an electrician everything you do must legally go up in flames. That's the difference. LOL
GREAT video,loved it!!
Great videos mate, greetings from the uk
SOB'll chew through your belts instead! lol. So simplistic, it's perfect. It really hauls ass. Thanks for the videos.
My dad had me of these. It was one hard working son of a gun.