What Happened To This Craftsman Mower?
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Thanks for watching. I picked this mower up and didn't realize until I got there that it looked like this!
These are good little mowers. I flipped one right before you showed us the trick of substituting a HF tool battery and charger. This will be a high satisfaction job and probably a money maker as well. My current project is thread repair on two Toro crankcase bolts that were causing an oil leak.
wow that's a tricky job you've got there. Hope it works out well.
Great video, I definitely would've picked up a mower that was taken apart if the parts were there with it to put it back together like you did.
you and me both
Mowers like this, minus the bucket of removed parts, are about all that people in my area are willing to give away. They are basically just willing to give their junk away in hopes somebody will take it and save them a tipping fee and drive to the landfill. Anything any nicer and they want to sell it to you … not give it away! You are indeed fortunate to live in an area where people will give repairable mowers away.
you make a good point
One thing I really like about Honda mowers with the electric start is that it charges the battery itself. There’s just an alternator underneath the flywheel on those models and that is enough to cover the battery. Anyway, I’m in Moab right now with my ATVs and I’ve seen some truly marvelous sights. And I’ve decided that I want to share some of these spectacles to others. So I’ve been posting them to my channel. Feel free to check them out because these views are one of a kind.
wow, very nice area!
Simple Green is a pretty effective degreaser too and is non-toxic 👍🏻
you are correct
Very clean 🫧🧽
These electric starts are pretty big dollars. They command $200 a piece in my area. And most people don't mind paying that. They're usually buying them for older people who don't have the power to pull a recoil but have the power to walk the mower. It gives the older people a sense of mobility
agreed, I'd pay more for electric start too.
A diamond in the rough. This mower is a real workhorse. Just enough tech for ease of use and not overly made with plastic. A real golden era gas mower. I would love to own one of these.
totally agree
I got mine after the '08 Debacle, when people left 'junk' at the curb before fleeing the scene. Still goes today. Rated 6.0hp Q.
Just wait for the next collapse & keep your wits about you. It will usually be clanking away due to a loose cutting blade, twine rapped aroud the pto shaft, etc. Snap it up & bolt it on your deck! Woo Hoo! Love mine. Can't believe more people don't know these are the best they ever built!
Looks really nice for a 2010 year mower I do it all the time I have done 100s of them thank you for saving it from going to the junk yard it makes me mad when I see a brand new one in the trash for now r and 100 p of the time it just needs the carb cleaned on them because people Leave them out in the rain ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I know right, but then again it's there's to do what they want with them. Thank you again!
Looks like a Quantum Engine😊
you are correct
Great project, I would’ve picked that up in a second even if it didn’t come with the parts that were taken off.
yes this one is going to be a good one for sure.
Love Briggs flathead auto chokes.
this style of choke works great
Whoever did that to a Quantum should be arrested...
I hear that
I think their recoil went bad & they got this one & gave up before buying the fasteners.
A screaming bargain for a reasonable mower tech!
I’m thinking carb rebuild during the exciting conclusion. Part two
I don't remember If I go thru the carb, but it would make sense to do so
That turned out real nice!
Can’t wait to see if it runs!
Mines done now and can’t wait to use it, happy I had some spare parts laying around.. was missing springs and a few bolts as well.. I use one at work and by far it has one of the cleanest cuts I’ve ever seen a mower make without using the bag or side discharge…usually always one pass.
Great job!
thank you and yes you'll see if I can get it workin in the next one on it
Of course!!! At worst it is a parts machine for something.
you are correct
I’ve said it before… you make it look easy. Thank you for sharing this video
Thanks for watching!
I would definitely pick it up....fun project. Those 190cc Briggs are terrific.....with original carb rebuilt. The Chinese ones not so great
It's a Quantum. Bet the people who gave it away lack awareness.
Best Flat head ever bolted together. Got one from after 2008. Neighbor left it at curb.
Loose blade was the 'engine noise'. Bolted it on my deck, new filter, new plug. Pump the primer, cut grass. Forever & ever! Production date : April year 2000. lol.
Couldn't agree more!
you are correct!
Glad that mower turned out real good thank you for the video
thank you!
If you couldn't salvage it, it could at least be a parts machine.
I agree I don’t scape them and just stack them up as high as I can
I agree
I hear ya
I'll always pickup a mower with a quantum, I have spare parts so it's easy money too me. Just sold a toro personal pace with electric start for $350 last week. Used a 18v battery from harbor freight(got the idea from you)I have 2 more too get ready. Love your video's! Good luck on your sale
you are correct they are great engines
It's worth it with a seized engine anyhow.
Rear wheel drive self propelled deck.
If the engine fails just find it a donor.
Rear wheel drive is harder to find than front and typically will fetch more money and both will bring more than push alone.
Plus if I'm not mistaken this one is side discharge, mulch and bag a combo that's also getting harder to find today.
thank you!
I would’ve picked it up . I love tinkering with old lawn mowers and 2 cycle lawn equipment.
I currently have 2 similar Craftsman mowers in my garage with electric start.
If you by chance find a Honda electric start gas mower , jump on it. They have a built in battery recharge system that charges the battery while it’s mowing , thus eliminating the need for an external battery charger
As always , I enjoy watching your videos . Keep them coming and you’ve taught me a thing or two 😊
awesome choice and thank you for your time!
That's a Briggs flathead engine. Yes, I would have definitely picked it up. Even if the rest of the mower was trashed. That's the same engine as is on my Toro. I'd have picked it up, if for nothing else, for spare parts. Looking forward to the repair of the electric start. Mine is not working, and I haven't had time to debug it.
you make a great point, and yes we'll try out the starting system very soon
If you want to test starters on these you can jumpstart them with a 6v/12v jumper. I do this with the ones I work on. Better than buying really expensive batteries for a system that usually doesn't function without more work.
you are correct
What brand degreaser are you using? And are you agitating before spraying off? Thank you!
sure, I'm use Super Heavy Duty Degreaser from Harbor Freight, ~$10 for a gallon.
i always break down my mowers like that to clean the inside lots of time i find rats nest inside and its really dirty so i just clean it and then i work on carb and adjust the spark gap
nice, glad to hear others do it too!
I cringed when you sprayed the starter with the hose. I have a similar model, there is no charging system on mine, just like yours . That’s why there is a charge plug in the harness. The trickle charger was off Amazon, and I wired in the charging connector as the original had.
Mine is the ugliest mower on the planet, made of curb find parts.
I love it
yes probably have to be a bit more careful around the body of the starter.
Good find. Doesnt look like the electric starter was ever used. If you want a short cut, use a vice grip to lock down the recoil pulley so that you have the use of both of your hands to set the rope.
thank you for the tip, I appreciate it!
I would have picked it up. Plug pack style battery chargers are not expensive and the battery is cheap too if, though I would put the biggest battery in it that fits.
agreed
After working on a mower I picked up the other day I've decided to take what I can use on another project and call my scrapper friend. It needs 3 different cables and after pricing them it's not worth it. The good thing is my wife found one the curb at the end of the street and I'll give that a try. When people put these aside why cant they unscrew the push bar and carefully fold it in half so cables arn't bent to shit.
most don't seem to care about bending the cables
Awesome repair! Those Briggs engines never die! Also, was that a 40 amp fuse on it? That's more than my riding mower has!
I know right, I'll have to look but I thought 25 amps would be more than enough
I think I would of STOPPED DROPPED AND ROLLED 😂
LOL!!!!
put a screwdriver in the recol to keep it from unwinding
yes that works too, but decided to add more turns to it, but I had to start the count from zero
If the price is reasonable, I will always pick it up. Even if it is no good, it is worth it for the parts I can harvest off of it.
yes totally agree
Usually in this situation, because of high priced replacement parts, I choose to remove the electric start and sell the mower once fixed as a pull start only.
interesting idea.
I would write down the model numbers and information, then pressure wash the crap out of it,
If not worth fixing I would part it out 😊
you are correct!
I have picked up numerous mowers in pieces and have been surprised at the ease and shape of the units. I don't take them if they look completely trashed unless I see enough parts that I can scavenge.
agreed
I wasn't used alot for its age...Very little wear on the wheels.....
I know right, just looks that way
Well I must admit If I had seen this on the curb I would have drove away and left it. Although seeing this outcome is making me reconsider that decision.
I know right!
You never know when you pick a project up the final resulta....
Wow was a basket case mower, but glad to see it all back together
thanks and it turned out better than I thought
To answer to your question, yes it worth the time to investigate when you get it for free n sometimes, as this one, you get a nice surprise rebuilding it for free !!!
LOL!!!, to be honest, they did me a favor.
I remember this channel 2018 great memories
thank you for stopping by again
It's amazing what a good wash job will do for the appearance
I know right!
I just finished working on a homelight chainsaw 33 CC I put a brand new carburetor on it and I tested it. It ran fine as well, but every now and then it bogs And it's random I believe the carburetor was adjusted right? Because it would run full throttle. Just fine and then it would bog once you shut it off I have no idea.
Could it be a warned motor?
interesting, in this case I would also check for air leaks in all the rubber or plastic pieces between the carb and the engine. Also, have you confirmed that the chain oiler is working at its best?
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE It seemed like it was oil. the Chain, just fine Gaskets to the motor I do not know it was running OK so I gave it back to him. You know someone that specializes and chainsaws. So I told him I'd recommend if he took it to him You can see my shore. It's running just fine.
i figured it'd only be good for a parts machine . good job .
thank you!
is it just me or does it seem like alot of aftermarket carburetors have left the market?
I have not noticed it yet
Wow! You are brave! I would have run from that mower.
I really had to think about it
If it was free take it😊
What where the size of those 3 bolts that you only had three just for reference 😊
if I recall they were #10 -24 pitch
I have a Craftsman push mower with a Briggs 6.25 that is similar to this one. It is an old project of mine. It quit running and was left outdoors for several years before I got it. I got it running and used it for a couple of seasons with no issue. At the end of the season, I ran it out of gas and stored it inside my shop. When I brought it out in the Spring, it had no spark. I eventually determined that the coil and plug were good, and the problem was in the kill system. The kill cable was bound up, so I replaced it with no change. I replaced the kill wire with no change. I cleaned the kill switch thoroughly, and there was no change. If I unplug the kill wire, it starts without issue. With it plugged up, I get no spark. Have you ever heard of a kill switch going bad on that engine? I didn't even think it was possible, given how simple it is. Is there anything I am not thinking of that could cause this issue?
yes I've seen it happen. Same issue, disconnect the wire at the coil end, and there was spark. Turns out there was a break in the insulation somewhere along the wire, and it was grounding out to a piece of metal on the engine. I ended up replacing the wire
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE That is what I suspected, and I made a new one and replaced it, but it made no difference. Maybe I messed up somewhere. I may make another one and see if I get a better result, or just order an OEM one.
Wow that is like night and day brother great job man.
It sure is
Nice and clean. Looks good as new 👍🙏👍🙏
I know right! cleaned up well
Whats the app/website you use to find these mowers etc?
sure, I use Craigslist and FB marketplace
hi these are rare with the electric key start option very robust briggs engine, I enjoy your videos please keep them coming, I myself had a project took me 3 days to complete it was ago cart lawn mower by yardworks after the hard work put into the project I'm happy that everything works on it I got it for my mom, she can't wait to use it.
thank you for sharing that
@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE your welcome, I always enjoy your videos about lawn mowers that one you just picked up will turn out great new they were probably very expensive top of the line craftsman fun fact these mowers were built on the husqvarna chassis.
I would just leave it I would not have the time to fix it
you're right about time
I'd fix it but I usually remove battery,starter both switches the coil and starter wiring harness it makes mower 20lb lighter just pull start it for the rest of its life
I'm going to have to weigh them to see if it's close to 20 lbs. I would have guessed, 12 at most.
Haha I may have exaggerated a little bit but don't forget the battery box and all the bolts as well 👍
I dont want to be intrusive or sound alarmist, but your fingers look somewhat puffy? Im unhealthy enough to be told that apparently it can be a sign of a heart problem.
So apologies for the armchair nurse act, i just like your content too much
this video was filmed some time, it might have been when I was retaining fluids.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Good that you are fine 😅 I check my hands in mild terror every day
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Still Great Work. Label this one: 'Sausage Finger Edition'.
btw I did not notice the link-fingers. Just one filthy neglected state-of-the-flathead-art Q. Nice ICE.
yes for sure and those engines are a way better version compared to the newer Briggs and Stratton engines now etc.
you got that right
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yeah some people on those newer Briggs and Stratton motors hate the fact that there,s adjustable valves etc but yeah it can be learned etc.
I use Oregon 31-140 4 rope
nice
Brilliant - love your content!
Glad you enjoy it!
Yes I would have picked it up
nice!
Great job. How did it run???
actually really good, I'm surprised, I thought it would sound like junk.
Great job with the mower. I find the cheapest ones are the ones with the most surprises..
Hahahah!!! I see I use the same pull rope you do.. makes me feel more confident in my choice of pull rope for my customers too
Keep up the great work!
thank you !
What degreaser do you use?
it's the gallon of yellow degreaser from Harbor Freight. It really doesn't have a proper name
On my opi ion lets give it a try!
great cho ice
I NEED TO KNOW WHY MY LAWN MOWER RUNS THEN WON'T START BACK UP WHEN IT GETS HOT
an honest guess is that the piston rings might not be good, or there is something wrong with the spark plug or valves. it's there a loss of compression or noticeable crank case presurre when it gets hot? if not id check the spark plug
2 possibilities, either the valve lash is off and needs to be adjusted back to spec, or the carb is flooding the engine when it's hot.
Pick it up and do what you did.
great choice
Excellent video. I use aftermarket parts often and have had really good luck in most cases. I could not buy a Briggs cam two years ago, due to backorders, and purchased an aftermarket one. It was on a Sears riding mower and I was hoping it would not fail. The people who bought it after it was repaired live nearby, and it is still going strong. Otherwise, it would have gone to the landfill. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing
Another good one. I certainly build confidence in myself in attempting projects like this, from watching your videos.
Great to hear!
This was a time waster!
not really made really good money on this one.
I've got several in pieces but always managed to get them going again. Spare parts sure come in handy and if any of the stuff I just ended up junked out I always kept the hardware. Blessings and a good week to you. Mowed yesterday and it ended up 71% left. Fine with me! Got around 30-something hours on it so far.
nice efficiency!
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Got to use what you have and I like having it instead of buying it.
It's been used And abused 😮😮
that's for sure
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE you got that right I.h.g