I have this same tiller, gifted from my girlfriends dad. Took a new carb, spark plug, fresh oil, and removing a ton of rust from the gas tank but it's running again and is an absolute monster of a machine
@donaldmurphy8435
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial, Jim! I rented one recently from the Home Depot. It was extremely difficult to operate & ran away from the area that I was working often (Honda mid-size option from the tool rental section). I watched your video find out what I might have been doing wrong, yes, after the fact... lol. I believe the sharpness of the blades have much to do with how hard the operator works with one of these machines. If you use a unit with sharp blades, you won't struggle nearly as much as one with dull blades. Just looking to give your viewers a heads-up before they become discouraged or overwork themselves. God bless!
@the_1_who_sails_the_seasto367
3 жыл бұрын
This tiller is from the 70’s and it is an absolute beast to operate especially when you haven’t had a garden for 5-7 years 😂
@imanafrikan
Жыл бұрын
yes it is I have a western auto briggs 5hp and hold on if you catch a root
@harizismail314
11 ай бұрын
I've had this about four months and have found it to be an aggressive and powerful rig. kzitem.infoUgkxjo0FLo5z3Y_qUcT3vSlOqpMaMdFjvsXa I've used several others in the past and the Sun Joe surpasses these, easily. I note that several people have commented that it bounces on rocky and compacted soil. I believe that would be the case with all tillers - the ground does need to be "broken", either with a larger tractor type unit or with a shovel, and rocks need to be removed. I'm living on a Pike silt loam here in the midwest and the Sun Joe turns my garden to bug dust in two quick passes. I use a technique where I do a short 2 foot run then pull it back and let it go over it again.
@KissingEmbers
2 жыл бұрын
In the part of this once great country I live in you must pre dig the dirt cause it is hardened clay. Thankyou for tour informative video. Trying one for my first time.... I usually do this garden by hand so I'm pretty excited.
@TF856
Жыл бұрын
It would be easy with a Howard Gem. 😃😁
@Rural_Racooon
Жыл бұрын
Those old style ones like that will get away from you if not careful. Good running little beasts.
@backspace4093
Жыл бұрын
I have the exact same tiller but a little newer. I got tired of wrestling with that this. Every time I used it felt like my nuts were going to fall off. I found two older model garden way Troy built tillers. I reworked both of them. I wouldn’t take nothing for them. Have the furrow attachments for both. I do use the craftsman tiller to go between the narrow rows. I took the outer tines off and it works pretty good for that.
@CollienDailey
Ай бұрын
This is what I love about America
@geraldschilli8870
Жыл бұрын
You need to get that engine running smoothly & up to full speed before engaging the tines.
@mikep303
Жыл бұрын
The wheels are for transport only when you are tilling you pull the pin and remove the wheels
@JimODonnellFarm
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, You are absolutely right. I was just checking this tiller out for my neighbor, and I wasn't thinking when I made the video because I always keep the transport wheels off of my Honda tillers, and my rear tines' wheels stay on. In spite of the wheels it did a pretty good job.
@zendoll1
4 жыл бұрын
My Dad sold Merry Tillers a long time ago. Had Briggs and Stratton engine. I would help him work on mowers and repair tillers. He would barter for our Dental work with the local Dentist. He would get a tiller for our Dental work. We always had a big garden.
@JimODonnellFarm
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the story. How long ago was that? I Googled Merry tillers because I had never heard of them before. I see they are still around. My grandfather always had an Ariens tiller.
@zendoll1
4 жыл бұрын
Jim O'Donnell Probably around 1964
@treystewart544
Жыл бұрын
@@JimODonnellFarm that thing is shredded the whole grass
@williamajthompson9166
3 жыл бұрын
I own an mtd yard machines model with the newer Briggs ohv 5.5 horse engine. Buddy gave it to me for free. I like to run it without the guide wheels. Found out with just the depth bar. It runs really nice and stable. Even tilling down hill.
@dean-does-stuff-81
2 жыл бұрын
They are transport wheels. Not guide wheels… the machine is not meant to have the wheels on when working. 🤷♂️
@JimODonnellFarm
Жыл бұрын
I should have taken the wheels off, but I was just checking this tiller out for my neighbor, and the video happened.
@blake20054
Жыл бұрын
I had one given to me years ago and have been struggling wondering why I’m working so hard……I have been leaving the wheels on lol y’all just saved my back
@williamajthompson9166
Жыл бұрын
@@blake20054 these are nice machines. Though unlike a rear tine tiller. You need to double over your rows to break them up when first tilling a fresh piece of land. Once you get that top layer of soil scruffed up. You can dig in going the opposite direction. Mixes up the soil nice
@JimODonnellFarm
Жыл бұрын
@@blake20054 thanks, I'm glad someone has found a benefit to my inadvertant use of the wheels while tilling. It seemed to work pretty well when I made the video.
@ernestwalden3894
3 жыл бұрын
Mine is simular to yours. Brigs n stratton motors are great motors. I change oil every spring And run gas dry before storing it. I baught mine in 2003 and never had to do anything major to it. Just changed plug and belt. Hope to get 20 more seasons out of it. HOPE LOL
@JimODonnellFarm
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you do get 20 more seasons out of it. Sounds like you got a good one.
@user-mb6gs3xm7b
4 жыл бұрын
You have soft soil. My house around lots of various weeds. So i bought 6.5hp, no reverse craftsman on craigslist works well. Hardened grass areas but i am managing so far. Thanks
@JimODonnellFarm
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment.
@_THUMPR_
Жыл бұрын
I bet this would be a good way to get rid of my pocket gopher problem
@johnslaughter5475
3 ай бұрын
You didn't say anything about how to control depth. Are the wheels lowered, raised, in the middle? 😒😒
@saupham8192
Жыл бұрын
I have the same one.
@mikepoint4983
4 жыл бұрын
I removed a bunch of blackberries today and did the best I could cutting them close to the ground as possible afterwards I raked it , would rototilling after be a good idea before re-seeding . I ask as I am no green thumb . Thanks for your time . Cheers
@JimODonnellFarm
4 жыл бұрын
Are you trying to get rid of the blackberries or restart them? If you want to get rid of them, the rototilling would probably help. They are rather invasive and will probably come back either way. If you just mow them when they come up again and again, they will eventually die off. If you wanted to restart them, don't rototill.
@mikepoint4983
4 жыл бұрын
Jim O'Donnell thank you for the reply , I am wanting to get rid of them, so I will rototill it after I’m done removing them .
@treystewart544
Жыл бұрын
@@JimODonnellFarm it’s like fan propellers on that thing
@johnedwards4176
3 жыл бұрын
You lift the wheels up on mine to use it ,I put a fork in the ground to break the soil up when doing virgin or hard ground before putting the machine on it
@JimODonnellFarm
3 жыл бұрын
I should have taken these wheels off, but I was just checking out my neighbor's tiller. I keep the wheels off of my Honda Mini tillers, so I just forgot about removing them on this one, since I do not normally use this size or type of tiller.
@blackfriendlygiant
3 жыл бұрын
Can this be used on hard, compacted soil? Im re-doing he border of my driveway that’s had stones on it for 30 years. It’s hard like concrete.
@JimODonnellFarm
3 жыл бұрын
It might be kind of rough on you, and you might break a tine on the tiller. I would try loosening it up by hand with a mattock or a pick a bit before I tried the tiller.
@roseymalino9855
Жыл бұрын
Troybilt made special pointed pic tines for hard compacted rocky ground. That was 40 years ago so they may not still be available.
@the_realJP_
Жыл бұрын
I think my tiller must be missing the rear drag bar?
@rgj406
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a Harley Davidson.
@JimODonnellFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely need some earplugs if running it for a while.
@jaycounts4717
Жыл бұрын
Are you running that on full throttle?....doesn't sound like it.
@workingcountry1776
4 жыл бұрын
First 2 digits of date code are year on briggs engines. Early 1990s
@rockytoptalent
2 жыл бұрын
My dad had the same one I remember it now being from 90s
@briangreen256
2 жыл бұрын
You can't beat a Briggs👍
@druschel2000
3 жыл бұрын
Do you consider the soil you were tilling heavy clay?
@JimODonnellFarm
Жыл бұрын
I don't think it's heavy clay. It's actually pretty good soil, but there are a lot of rocks.
@aw5someeggs286
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. O'Donnell! How's your summer going? This is Ethan if you didnt know.
@JimODonnellFarm
5 жыл бұрын
Good, but quickly. I hope you are also having a good summer.
@aw5someeggs286
5 жыл бұрын
@@JimODonnellFarm Thank you!
@boomerrumor8252
3 жыл бұрын
She sounded a lot better as she warmed up
@YoutubeAccountName
3 жыл бұрын
At around 4 minutes in that's when it sounds about right RPM wise. Before that it sound like the carb or something wasn't letting enough of the mix in. If you put your tools away too long without adding anything to the fuel of it to not go bad, it'll evaporate and leave a veneer behind. That veneer can be removed with fresh gas. So by running, it probably ended unclogging itself with the fresh gas.
@danielg.1707
3 жыл бұрын
I see your new at this.
@JimODonnellFarm
3 жыл бұрын
No. I was just toying around with my neighbor's tiller, and I forgot to take the wheels off. I meant to do another video with this tiller but never got around to it.
@bmlennox
3 жыл бұрын
open high speed jet (counter clockwise)about 1/4 turn.....engine starving a bit for fuel
@jaycounts4717
Жыл бұрын
I had a craftsman for twenty years and it worked good, also the engagement lever was below of the grip....why did they put it on top of the grip?...that makes no sense.
@JimODonnellFarm
Жыл бұрын
It is a bit different. Someone gave this tiller to my neighbor, and I was just checking it out for him. I was actually surprised that I got it started and it worked as well as it did.
@harryballz6358
2 жыл бұрын
Nope, this is the hard way!! Remove the wheels, let the anchor do all the work. Trust me it takes off a lot more with its wheels on, its so much more fighting like this. To start a new spot first till about 2 inches deep, then scrape grass off top. Tilling grass in only makes weeds/grass remain in a garden. Trust me, dropping the wheels off a tiller allows it to sink down to its fenders, then you gently lift the tillers stake out of the ground to move forward, push its stake back down deep to stop/sink tiller again. It makes it so much easier, most times its a one hand operation like this even. Bad back here, I know the easy routes..lol Peace
@tenatra
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Never used one of these. Got one for $30 at a yardsale and got it running last night after removing all the tank rust. Did the garden by hand with a hoe last year.
@MarkLada
Жыл бұрын
I don't think I've ever seen anyone try to use a front tine tiller with the wheels down before lol.. Rear tine are the only way to go in my opinion..
@ovoono9708
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe you should reverse blades on your tiller. It looks to me like they are in oposite position.
@JimODonnellFarm
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't notice that, but I will check it out the next time I use it.
@dean-does-stuff-81
2 жыл бұрын
Blades are the correct way around for a tiller. 👍👍👍
@fakingbidensinnocence64
Жыл бұрын
Just fyi There's a date code on the motor it will be the first 2 numbers followed by a letter the letter is the month. Those old machines are the best machines.
@RiceReaper
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one like that but no reverse and mines yellow with a white engine. It’s a late 60’s machine with the old Briggs logo. Easyspin camshaft and it starts one pull every time
@boomerrumor8252
2 жыл бұрын
The person has really got to be a man to operate a tiller like that
@clems6989
2 жыл бұрын
You can work the tiller. Or the tiller will work You !
@mahirbajramoski4723
3 жыл бұрын
sorry I have the same as yours but you could do me a favor if you take a picture where there are straps
@the_1_who_sails_the_seasto367
3 жыл бұрын
Im late but i can help with this in the morning! Its dark rn
@danthomas7180
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like she needs carb adjusted.
@JimODonnellFarm
4 жыл бұрын
I think you are right. I was just checking this tiller out. It isn't mine. It was a bit rough.
@denniswilson7825
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your carb is gummed up.
@TangoCharlieAlpha
4 жыл бұрын
I thought the same. I've got 4 Briggs on various items, and none sound like that. Sounds like a tune up would help this little guy.
@kade426
3 жыл бұрын
Tillers spend alot of time sitting and are almost never put up properly lol. Most see an hour or two of use a year.
@dieselteen0770
2 жыл бұрын
Really hitting and missing a lot
@matthewdameron8746
Жыл бұрын
I literally just got one of these, I refused to pay what they want for a new one.
@dean-does-stuff-81
3 жыл бұрын
Supposed to remove the transport wheels before using. 👊
@ColinCearley27
2 жыл бұрын
Wait really?
@dean-does-stuff-81
2 жыл бұрын
@@ColinCearley27 yep…. The wheels just slide off, usually just pop a pin out. Then you can use the machine properly. And not like this guy 🤦🏻
@ColinCearley27
2 жыл бұрын
@@dean-does-stuff-81 ok thank you I just revived an old rototiller yesterday and the wheels do come off. I'll have to try that
@dean-does-stuff-81
2 жыл бұрын
@@ColinCearley27 I have had a tiller for the past 15/20 years. I threw the wheels away when I got it. 😂
@ColinCearley27
2 жыл бұрын
@@dean-does-stuff-81 I just tried it without the wheels and she just hogs through the soil
@richardmorgan607
5 ай бұрын
Poor worms lol
@adventureguy4119
3 жыл бұрын
My arms and shoulders are dead
@JimODonnellFarm
3 жыл бұрын
Been doing a bit of tilling?
@adventureguy4119
3 жыл бұрын
@@JimODonnellFarm more than a bit
@joshuaberry1329
Жыл бұрын
Clean that carb lol
@TF856
2 жыл бұрын
Those things are a real headache to run, and they are very hard on your body. You said that thing had a reverse. It can't. It is not self-propelled in either direction. Never buy a rototiller that is not self propelled.
@tenatra
Жыл бұрын
The tines do a fine job pulling you.
@TF856
Жыл бұрын
@@tenatra I had a Howard Gem. Probably built in the 40 or 50s. Many that were built up to sixty or seventy years ago are still in common use today because they did such a beautiful job leaving the ground fluffy and smooth. The best walk behind rototiller ever made and selling for $10,000 when they stopped making them. Mine was a barn find that I got for free and got it working. Three speeds forward One reverse. And I can walk away from it and come back and It's still going straight. There are a few videos of people using those on KZitem but they don't use them very well. They made three different sizes from 20 to 36 in. Wide, and weighing over 600 pounds . I really miss that tiller but I sold it to buy a tractor.
@jesseelisabeatty3259
4 жыл бұрын
Theres a gonna be some senile old biker come running out and strattle. Your tiller. Be like i used to own a Harley back in the day.. What wrong with your ape hangers boy? ..lmfao..im just kidding ( used to work for daytona hd..sounds kinda like an old harley..
@AlbanySpeedShop
Жыл бұрын
Turn off the choke!
@jasonfingers6101
3 ай бұрын
😂what was the purpose of this video? So lost
@andymike6575
Ай бұрын
Horrible “how to” video. Not even a mention of how to adjust the depth using the drag. What a joke 😂
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