Thank you sir. I appreciate that!

That's awesome. I ended up giving the mower to a buddy that needed one. Put a new carb on and it's going strong.

That thing actually comes in really handy. Most of the old junk I drag in there has tanks that are pretty rough. I use that to at least eliminate 1 problem. Lol.

@@AverageJoes4u Yeah, I used to use a little gas can for the same thing when first looking over any car I bought that had been sitting for a while. A few minutes of dicking around hooking it up can save so much time over pulling all kinds of crap into the fuel system / carb. Just like the idea of the IV looking set up you have lol.

@@michaelwilson8461 I completely agree. I actually found that thing on Amazon. I think it was like $15. Money well spent. Now I just need an actual IV pole like Mustie uses. Lol

Awesome! Happy to help. Thanks for watching.

It was a little rough but it turned out okay. Got my money back out of it.

I had a 130 with a Kohler years ago. That thing was a beast.. I loved it. For some reason, it went through pulleys pretty quick though. Other than that, you couldn't ask for a nicer mower.

I agree. That has certainly been my experience so far.

I just wasn't sure if it was a true John Deere or a knockoff. I think you're right about the pedal. Off camera, I went to pull it out of the shop and it wouldn't move. Not sure if it's a clutch issue or belt issue. I pushed it out of the way and haven't gotten back around to it yet.

Yeah. I ordered a new carb for it months ago. Haven't gotten back around to it yet.

That one has the lever between your legs to raise and lower the deck. Not sure about the knob. Sorry I couldn't help.

Interesting. It's all pretty hard to track now.

There is some resistance but if your needle is seating properly, with the float pushed up toward the body of the carb, you should not be able to blow through at all. With the float at rest, or hanging down away from the body, it should allow air (gas) through the carb.

@@AverageJoes4u I've tried adjusting both levers in all directions and cannot blow any air through. I used a tank of old dark gas that caused this. Is there a way to unclog it? I've sprayed brake cleaner into the gas intake. No luck.

@@rscotta831 it sounds like the carb is clogged. Either your needle is stuck in the seat or your jets are dirty. Whichever it is should be an easy fix depending on whether or not you can get the jets out. Make sure you use a screwdriver that fits the jets properly so you don't mess them up. If you mess up the slot in the jet, you're pretty much screwed. If you can, just take the float off, make sure the needle and seat are free and clean. Remove the jets and clean them with carb cleaner, brake cleaner, whatever you have. If you can get that far, it's probably not a bad idea to clean the emulsion tube if you can get it out. I'm not sure what your experience level is when it comes to carbs but if you're like me, the simpler the better. Lol. If all else fails, you can probably get a cheap Chinese carb for that mower for $15 or $20. Those things are hit and miss and that should be your last resort. Hopefully there was something you could use in all that rambling.

@@AverageJoes4u I found a flathead screwdriver that fit and removed the jet all the way out. It was clean. I haven't removed the manifold to get to the float, because in your video, it didn't appear to be a way to take the carb apart to completely clean the inside. Is there a next step to take it apart after removing the jet?

@@rscotta831 it's been a long time since I worked on that one. I believe there are 2 jets that need to come out. In order to clean it properly, it really needs to come off the machine.

I didn't. I got it running and gave it to a friend who needed one. I'm not sure what happened to it after it left.

I think you're right but it was dragging mostly because that battery was shot. I had the charger set on a 40A charge. Probably should have flipped it up to the 200A boost. It also backfires every time you run it, shut it off, and crank it again. Shoots a flame about a foot out of the side so yeah. I think you're dead on. Valves definitely need some love.

@@AverageJoes4u Thanks for the reply. Your videos are great and I will continue to watch.

Thanks man. I really appreciate it.

Nice! Free is always good. Shouldn't take much to get it rolling sounds like.

@@AverageJoes4u yeah plan on putting new gas in it plus I’ve got a air compressor there to run a nail gun so I’ll get air in the tires but it’s gonna have to wait cause I just took 2 weeks off work to go three hours away and hang out with some friends

@@The_rainey_day_farmer nice. You've go something to look forward to when you get back.

@@AverageJoes4u yeah I mean it’s gonna be nice replacing my cub cadet that’s broke down with the Sabre sadly idk if I can bring myself to get rid of the cub I’m 15 and had that cub cadet mower since I was old enough to sit on the seat and push the forward pedal

Hang on to it man. My grandfather gave me an old Rally when I was 19. I kept that mower for 18 years. I ended up giving it to a friend that needed one and it was still going strong. No reason to part with it if you don't have to.

Sounds right. I discovered recently that MTD apparently makes almost everything now.

Correct.

I think almost everything is now.

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