I'm also suspect of older mowers that look to clean some people keep their mowers up well but others clean up mowers to flip them, also any seller that doesn't want you to do an in depth check of the unit is a deal breaker. Great video
@MrPaulSpawn
3 жыл бұрын
That was genuinely some great and very well presented tips on buying a used mower. I expected a ton of comments. You deserve more attention for this, me thinks. Thank you so much for taking the time to share. Regards David
@Rein_Ciarfella
Жыл бұрын
3:19 If seller changed oil recently to cover up oil never changed, run engine until hot and check oil again. If it's noticeably darker then there was sludge in the bottom of the crankcase, indicating oil not changed regularly.
@Fred-gv3kh
Жыл бұрын
I guess that would apply to a seller who added lots of new oil (because it was very low) without "changing" the old oil also, right?? (Not only sludge, but extra wear if the oil was allowed to get that low in the first place).
@Rein_Ciarfella
Жыл бұрын
@@Fred-gv3kh Yup, exactly!
@steferfootballdude13
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing and helping us not throw away money at bad mowers
@toyotaphil54
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Find myself in need of a riding mower for the first time in my 67 years. We inherited a house on 1 1/2 acres and am looking to buy a good used mower. Wish me luck! I will make a checklist from this video for checking out prospective mowers. Thanks so much!
@reigngage
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget to check out the tranny with some 2x4s.
@iqjump123
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, wanted to let you know I am still finding your video very helpful even at this time. I am arming myself with this information before visiting for a used lawn mower sale today I found via fb marketplace.
@Allan_A
2 жыл бұрын
Good video. Off to Lowes I go, lol. $2K for a 10-year mower seems like a better deal than inheriting problems 😂
@Fred-gv3kh
Жыл бұрын
🤣LOL. Hmmm... I wonder. Facing the same question, but I'm still leaning towards used if I can find a good one. I guess you bought something since your comment was 9 months ago, but if you ever buy another new one, make sure to research the models thoroughly!! Apparently some new mowers now are pieces of crap built in China, etc.
@silviofontana5144
2 жыл бұрын
honest and a must watch presentation, thank you
@oceanbeach007
2 жыл бұрын
Great, comprehensive video! Thanks!
@alxblyth
Жыл бұрын
Great video mate. It was a you tube recommended and it was literally one day after I bought a shiny market place riding mower for $2000. The one check I didn’t do was to engage the the cutter deck with the engine running, if I had, I would have heard and felt the vibrations from a stuffed spindle bearing. Smh
@wat3rdog25
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this awesome walkthrough. Moving from the desert to a 3 acre grass lot. Looking to purchase my first mower for my first house with grass. Huge help!
@ashleymarie7452
4 ай бұрын
Excellent content! Thanks!
@philliphall5198
2 ай бұрын
Keep them inside out of the weather, that’s the most important thing besides service 😊
@troyscarboro7159
2 жыл бұрын
Josh! You are the man that sat next to man that said don't buy that piece of shit. Thank you for the instructions.
@thomasshort6738
3 жыл бұрын
Great Advice keep the videos coming
@jong4939
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for advice, it was helpful!
@Fred-gv3kh
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this outstanding video. I'm definitely a detail person, and you crammed a lot of useful information into that 14 minutes!! Looking to buy my first riding mower after buying a house out in the country (Western NC)... I appreciate the info. Not sure how you broke your foot, but hope it healed up well!! Regards, Fred Z
@michaelfularz1055
Жыл бұрын
How it drives, check if you can how it cuts( evenly), hoses for cracks, check seals in transmission.. something's I thought of as well
@chrislecompte6676
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much,
@Smashville3
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great advice! blessings !
@helenkaralia9299
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video.Im sorry for your leg.😥
@scottfree2929
2 жыл бұрын
Watched this and looked at used mower today. Focused on list and walked away. Seller said, "What ya expect for $250?"
@steferfootballdude13
Жыл бұрын
I have a 250 mower I'm thinking about. Lower price gives you some flexibility with repairs but parts are still pricy
@Rein_Ciarfella
Жыл бұрын
Good for you! Better to walk away if your gut says so. I've gotten 4 free lawn tractors so far and one only needed a bit of TLC and a new battery. I actually drove one of the others off my van.
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
Seat is high dallor now so if you buy a new one make sure it will work on other mowers And switch it out when you trade or sale
@Something28248
3 жыл бұрын
Well done man!
@josuereyes853
2 жыл бұрын
Useful tips thanks
@garman1966
Жыл бұрын
About to look at a Husqvarna YTH2548, which is I think year 2006-2008 for $500. The seat has a crack, deck is quite rusty, but tires in photo look ok so far and seller says it runs like it should. I'm going to carefully go over everything you mentioned remembering to bring a spark plug socket. Hoping this old beast has an hour counter too as this brand says 600-800 hours is where engine is considered old. Any thoughts on a riding mower that is almost 20 years old with rusty deck and some rust on body before I look at it? I couldn't seem to find any info on this model so as to get any clues on it's worth. Thanks for the informative video!
@bongoseromusica2924
2 жыл бұрын
My lawn mower tractor when I started cutting the desk plung , I inspected and donts see any thing wrong but stare branding mane transmission shafted fold off but I don’t know
@robert50173
3 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@philliphall5198
Жыл бұрын
I was checking one out and he said I’m not lowering price so you might as well leave Lololo
@Rein_Ciarfella
Жыл бұрын
Well at least you saved yourself some time! ;-)
@ryanneufeld8164
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@billbraski2175
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video thanks
@ttuckari3455
3 жыл бұрын
flat tires
@chuckweber7402
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I just bought a used Troy bilt tractor and live in Wisconsin. Can I park it outside over the winter with a tarp covering the tractor? Let me know. Thank you.
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