Zero Turn Mower Down on Power - Not Firing on all Cylinders

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8 ай бұрын

Last week we fixed up Paul's old Cub Cadet lawn tractor. This week we look at his new Troy Bilt zero turn lawn mower. It's about 6 years old and a few months back the Kohler 7000 series engine started to bog under load and seems to be missing horse power. The Kohler is a V-Twin engine and most likely a cylinder is down. Hopefully its an easy fix.
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@basketcasebuilds5712 8 ай бұрын

That Caterpillar 🐛 is going to claim compensation when it get back on it’s feet’s 😂

@Rein_Ciarfella 8 ай бұрын

James, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate not having commercial interruptions in your videos! 🙏

@grandmasmalibu 8 ай бұрын

Paul is a gem for broken equipment. I mean, I feel bad for the guy having so many equipment problems, but he's gotta be a friend of the channel for life! You could do content forever just on his stuff.

@grandmasmalibu 8 ай бұрын

@@davidduma7615 Yeah, that Cub Cadet was an eye-opener. That thing was WAY more messed up than I thought it was going to be when the first video about it started. Some people are just "hard on equipment." That's what I call it when I want to say it politely.

@DrDre-ir4gu 8 ай бұрын

Paul should get some mousetraps or a cat 😂

@keitharhurpenny 8 ай бұрын

Perhaps Paul is an alias in order to protect the identity of the perp

@JohnLafitte 8 ай бұрын

😂 I was thinking the same thing. As many spare parts as James has, Paul always seems to have more stuff to fix 🤣

@pierremartel3552 8 ай бұрын

Paul must have access to used equipment by its job, he could be buying and selling stuff in a pawn shop or he buy them at auction or at yard sells. If they work grreat he clean them good and sell direct. If broken he send them to James, and james do it at a nice price and keep the revenu from YT. everybody win.

@jesterr7133 8 ай бұрын

You ran over the caterpillar! lol

@sanara_on_tour 3 ай бұрын

😂

@jdretiree2433 8 ай бұрын

There has to be a way to have that discharge chute cover on there and be able to lift it out of the way when needed. The older a person gets, the more forgetful they get and accidently putting your foot in the gaping hole with a blade spinning in it becomes more of a possibility.

@russellv6234 8 ай бұрын

There is, you just flip it up. No idea why this guy took it off unless he hit something and broke it.

@walkertongdee 8 ай бұрын

there is a cover plate...

@YukonHawk1 8 ай бұрын

@@russellv6234 Paul took it off so it would fit in his shed.

@russellv6234 8 ай бұрын

@@YukonHawk1 or you know. Flip it up and it's just as narrow genius

@rancelynch6514 Күн бұрын

There is nothing like having the correct tools!

@nmsidewinder 8 ай бұрын

Simple rule of thumb about positive battery cables: First on, last off when connecting or disconnecting them.

@DeadKoby 8 ай бұрын

My Zero Turn is 7 years old... but very low hour, since I can cut the grass in 20 mins. I REALLY like that type of mower. Never tried one with the steering wheel. Glad this was a straight forward fix. Tell the owner to FEED HIS MICE.... some green pellets, or peanut butter over a bucket of water.

@bmwbaker 8 ай бұрын

Please let Paul know to drive the mower over a tarp. Let it cool and than fold the tarp up and use pinch clamps to close it. No more mouse problems.

@thomasstewart9368 8 ай бұрын

The never ending struggles with the "dinky" tire. You have to prepare for battle because you'll want a nap when you're done 👍

@vg3430 8 ай бұрын

Thanks James…great video as usual! I do have a pet peeve: in this application, a “wheel” and a “tire” are two separate components. Pointing at a tire and calling it a wheel……well, you know….words means things. 😂

@nedasher116 8 ай бұрын

Both tire and rim are the wheel

@jcondon1 8 ай бұрын

I do that a lot. I call nuts bolt and bolts nuts. Trying to be a little more mindful to use the correct words yet sometime I fail.

@Rein_Ciarfella 8 ай бұрын

@@jcondon1 Yeah, don’t even get me started on leverage and torque! 😂

@Rein_Ciarfella 8 ай бұрын

@@jcondon1 Most people (I mean MOST!) call screws bolts and vice versa.

@JasonW. 8 ай бұрын

@@Rein_Ciarfellagive me a moment

@walterjwalnut9964 8 ай бұрын

The steering and transmissions are linked on these machines, and for a sharp turn, the transmission for the rear wheel inside the turn is actually power reversed. This was demonstrated when you did the U turn after querying whether it was a true 4 wheel steer or not. The problem is probably more 4WS than a conventional Zero Turn, as they are actual 2 wheel steer with the front wheels free to castor to follow, whereas this system combines conventional ackerman type steering at the front with differential drive at the rear, so all 4 wheels contribute to the steering effort.

@kevin9c1 8 ай бұрын

Yes and this is actually an advantage on slopes where one rear tire might lose traction. Plus it allows you to push the machine and steer it with the hydro disengaged, like a regular tractor. Kind of cool.

@davidfarley1175 8 ай бұрын

JAMES, I try not to miss any of your videos, but man you need to be in them, all we see is your hands, my kids are 40, 42, and 34 and I tell them to look at me when we talk I'D LIKE TO SEE WHOM I'M WATCHING

@Rein_Ciarfella 8 ай бұрын

Hey, at least you know his name! There are some creators who never show their face and never state their name. I have to ask so at least I can address them by their name. On the other hand, if you watch enough videos (including James’), you’ll see their person eventually, by accident. I recently saw James’ face reflected in a window and I seen his whole amazing self in some early video he did. Then there’s ChrisFix, who made a whole thing about not showing his face (but the same goes for him - we’ve seen his face on occasion by accident, reflected in car windows). 😂🔧👍

@davidfarley1175 8 ай бұрын

@@Rein_Ciarfella The way I was raised it was impolite not to look at someone while talking to them

@GaryWGrant 8 ай бұрын

You see a quick shot of his face every once in awhile…he doesn’t do a total ChrisFix.

@seandonnelly3002 8 ай бұрын

wow no torque wrenches must be a first great videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@g2theb584 8 ай бұрын

I brought my tires to a local tire installer and they put ny lawn tractor on the rims for me for free. I too spent hours and probably the entire French dictionary before I gave up. I felt silly after since they did it in 5 min and for nothing. 😆

@markanderson2904 8 ай бұрын

Don't feel silly. Failure is how we can learn.

@robertmoore2527 4 ай бұрын

Tyre

@Evan-lg1xp 8 ай бұрын

That thing runs really good for being down on 1 out of 2 cylinders lol

@JasonW. 8 ай бұрын

As soon as I heard "running on one cylinder" I immediately assumed it was a Kohler. Good to see the reputation is well earned and true.

@zog382 Ай бұрын

Its a testament to how good that kohler is that it was running that good down a cylinder and with all that crud.

@mikethomas5505 8 ай бұрын

Id would have liked to known what the resistance was on the new coil to compare

@MrFiction80 3 ай бұрын

And if it would have started after cleaning the connectors on the "bad" coil!

@Ed_Stuckey 8 ай бұрын

26:35 I was so relieved to see your admonition about disconnecting the negative first (and reconnecting it last). I've winced and talked to the screen so many times in the past when seeing you disconnect the positive first. I don't know how the information got to you but It's great that you are passing it along. My son learned this the hard way when he welded his 7/16" combination wrench to the fender of his Ford Pinto (40 years ago). He was able to break it loose before catastrophic damage occurred.

@marcheld 8 ай бұрын

Front tractor tires are such a pain in the arse. Thanks again for sharing, especially appreciate the times when even the “great James” must fight with a machine like the rest of us.

@jt9498 8 ай бұрын

Nicely done, James. However, I don't understand why you don't use dielectric grease on electrical fittings, such as the coil wires. Prevents rust from forming due to rain water or other "liquids" from critters that make their homes in machines. :) It works great on battery terminals, too.

@Behemoth33 8 ай бұрын

Because dielectric grease is not conductive? So, on a battery where the terminal is clamped tightly, then it won't work itself in between, but on the coil, it might just work itself in between the lug and connector causing issues, that's just my guess

@pierremartel3552 8 ай бұрын

@@Behemoth33 Dielectric is needed because grease can melt and will cause many problem if it conduct electricity. The grease is not there to help to the conduction by itself but to prevent rust from forming. And that is keeping a good conduction between 2 connector. Car company use those on major plugs that are open to element. Connector that goes on the transmission of cars and trucks, they use dielectric grease.

@andyfairman7812 7 ай бұрын

Agreed. Using dielectric grease is a good practice for protecting connections from corrosion. It's a common misconception that it will introduce resistance but it's essentially a fluid, and the force of the metal-on-metal contact moves the grease out of the way. You can prove it by doing a resistance test before and after applying it. I've been using it for years without any problems and works great for keeping moisture out of connections. One example I can think of is that the cutoff switch on my gas weed trimmer wouldn't shut off the engine anymore. I took the switch apart, cleaned the corrosion from the contacts, and packed it completely full of dielectric grease. Several years later and I never had another problem with it. More recently, I've been using it on all the connections for my my outdoor low voltage lighting to keep the water out of them with good results.

@jmaxim80 7 ай бұрын

I used to use dielectric grease all the time, and then I started having electrical problems on some of my equipment, and it turned out to be the grease. So I decided it wasn't for me, but I would still use it in certain applications. It's just one of those things that I think is a personal preference things If you were to ask 100 guys about it, 50 would use it, and the other 50 wouldn't.

@ericroellig6704 7 ай бұрын

Where “dielectric” comes in. Both petroleum grease and dielectric grease DON’T conduct in their normal form. The difference is when they burn. Petroleum grease leaves carbon ash which is conductive and would add to the list of problems for a fire. Dielectric ash is still nonconducting.

@davidsmith6001 8 ай бұрын

A good trick for those deformed tires is a plastic bucket. By pressing the rim down very hard and shooting air to it you get pressure from inside the bucket that will pop the bead to seal.

@walkertongdee 8 ай бұрын

The correct tool is a compression belt...

@alext8828 8 ай бұрын

@@walkertongdee He used about 97 of them and it didn't work?

@TsunauticusIV 8 ай бұрын

There is a trick that tire professionals use on tires just like that. It’s called tire mounting compound. Aka tire grease. Fills the large gaps and holds tight enough to allow air pressure to push the sidewalls out and the bead to contact. Boom. Done. I’ve used it for years and on everything from tiny lawnmower tires to road tractor tires. Stuff is a godsend.

@TsunauticusIV 8 ай бұрын

There is a video called “how to bead up a stubborn tire”. Older guy shows you what I mean. You fill the opening with the Murphy soap and when the bead seats it will squeeze out all the “grease” and you scoop it up and put it back in the container for next time. Stuff work’s amazingly.

@erik_dk842 8 ай бұрын

Starter fluid and a lighter. Boom

@jimthesoundman8641 8 ай бұрын

15:46 The poor caterpillar got squashed.

@alphaomega9033 8 ай бұрын

I can not get enough of your work videos, I can't get enough!

@JR-bj3uf 2 ай бұрын

Little tires and little wheels are the worst for break down and replacement. One of the best things I ever did on my riding mower was to replace the worn out tires. It saving me from fixing flats and having to check tire psi every time I mowed. It was a real guilty pleasure. Those little tire and a monster.

@stephenhaslam680 8 ай бұрын

This is the second time you have reminded me to be thankful that my brother owns a gas station (with a tire machine for more than 40 years). Watching you plow through those tires was illuminating.

@whathasxgottodowithit3919. 8 ай бұрын

James, another very interesting video, thank you for posting. All the best from Nottinghamshire in the U.K.

@robertcochran7103 3 ай бұрын

I certainly admire your diagnostic skill at fixing the engine. The design of the actual mower deck, with that gaping exposed space just where a foot can step into active mower blades (especially a child's) is an engraved invitation to amputated and/or maimed body parts and lifelong guilt and regrets when someone gets hurt. I get the feeling that Troy-Bilt simply does not care about designing for safety. With that said, I will never need one of these machines. Troy-Bilt does not seem to be popular in my geographic area. It was very interesting watching you fix the engine and tires.

@TheOneTonHammer 8 ай бұрын

That's a very special battery for this mower. Not really, it just has a "go handle" 😀

@oldsharkie3786 8 ай бұрын

Do I sense a VGG reference? 😁

@TheOneTonHammer 8 ай бұрын

@@oldsharkie3786I noticed after the spark was fixed, the mower started much quicker when James.. ahem.. brought the thunder!

@oldsharkie3786 8 ай бұрын

@@TheOneTonHammer Derek wouldn't like that mower. It's too shiny and the brakes work.😂😂

@robertmailhos8159 8 ай бұрын

🎉Youare right about the tight quarters of the engine area the stuff that's packed around the cylinder heads on this engine is a nasty thing to have to deal with😮😂

@JasonW. 8 ай бұрын

And it is all plastic "for looks", not required. Customer focus groups must think people do not want lawn equipment to look like lawn equipment.

@robertmailhos8159 8 ай бұрын

@@JasonW. you got that right 👍

@bertgrau3934 8 ай бұрын

@@JasonW. So true, I like the older equipment, not so much of unnecessary clutter. 😊

@ouch1011 8 ай бұрын

Just getting started on the video, but as an automotive tech, I can tell you that rodents cause a staggering amount of damage to vehicles and other types of equipment that is often stored outside. The nest wedged into this engine definitely caused it to overheat and damage it to some extent (even if it still runs, its life has been reduced). They also caused the rust and almost certainly caused that ignition coil to fail. On cars, I’ve had them destroy wiring harnesses causing literally tens of thousands of dollars in damage (some harnesses, like those for safety systems, cannot be repaired and must be replaced due to liability), I’ve seen them climb into the hvac systems and either pee/poop all over it or build nests and die inside (both cause horrifically bad smells in the interior) which also leads to big repair bills.

@KensSmallEngineRepair 8 ай бұрын

Looks like a 2 coffee vid, good thing it's almost lunch time!

@mrpetit2 8 ай бұрын

That camera almost fell into the mowerdeck 😅 You were having so much fun with that zeroturn, that you'll probably get one yourself 😁 Having a mower like this on the channel made it an entertaining video even though the problems were pretty straigt foreward.

@jcondon1 8 ай бұрын

It’s nice to get something that still runs and not in the trash once in a while.

@erik_dk842 8 ай бұрын

How could he operate it for so long with less than half power? Maybe more than one engine is not firing on all cylinders?

@gregb76 8 ай бұрын

James great job. Looks like the driveway needs some upgrades and so culverts. Looks like your son needs to do some tree timing so you don't lose your head too and clean up around the wall. It will make the yard area look great. keep up the videos and send those tires back to China.

@eddieg7426 8 ай бұрын

I have to say that i am impress with that zero turn mower, I had have my doubts as well thank you for your video.

@azimuth4850 8 ай бұрын

Very much enjoyed the grass mowing at the end!

@67mlb67 8 ай бұрын

Your becoming a full service shop James!

@richfabian6534 29 күн бұрын

Paul I have enjoyed your videos so far

@wallyhandyman 8 ай бұрын

That was a close call on the go pro lol nice work as always.

@davidwwalkerii 8 ай бұрын

The c-clamp trick is genius!

@jimdavis6833 4 ай бұрын

I used to use an old bumper jack, set the wheel on the driveway under my bumper and jack away. Cars no longer have steel bumpers, but it will still work using the rear bumper on a truck in an emergency, assuming you have one of those old jacks.

@JCWren 8 ай бұрын

With all these lawn mowers that you repair and having to make all these test cuts, your lawn must be the envy of the entire neighborhood :)

@kpdvw 8 ай бұрын

putting on all the bolts with the carburetor intake exposed I was getting nervous until the air filter was back in its place; 2 new racing slicks/tires and sparky coils it is going to be a sceamer...! Good job, James and do not give any tools away again....!

@kpdvw 8 ай бұрын

with all the unburned fuel from the non firing cylinder in the engine oil please do a oil and filter change asap !

@tomconnors6310 6 ай бұрын

Nice job on this one James, you really out did yourself.

@waynec3121 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for my Thursday fix as I look forward to your videos

@cutlow1383 8 ай бұрын

Another rescue! In my opinion the grass clipping in the engine blower housing were due the missing chute on the deck. You may see a return of this machine in the future. Thanks for taking the time to take us on this journey.

@johnblake3863 8 ай бұрын

When I lose something and look and look and look, I call my wife and have her look. "Here it is!" inevitably.

@TarZan49 8 ай бұрын

This was fun to watch. Thanks

@robinjeffryes2575 4 ай бұрын

Love your show you wouldn't believe how much I've learned about small generators, small motor.I appreciate your time you keep on trucking brother thanks Rob from California.

@swallowinn4410 8 ай бұрын

Hello James: I was wondering what happened to your tire changer. Then you explained giving it away. They make a very difficult task a lot less difficult, not easy but manageable. If you have not already spoken to Paul about the deck guard/ discharge. Maybe a quick disconect bracket could be fabricated to facilitate quick removal & install if the guard is not already configured with one. I put a bungie cord with a breakaway connector on my riding mower so I can lift the guard up while going through the door. It just clears with the guard lifted. Steeling yor closing, I hope this helps someone.

@jeffvickers9390 8 ай бұрын

My Husky Varney zero turn discharge chute is double-jointed. It lift’s completely out of the way.

@liljoeii6091 8 ай бұрын

Awesome zero turn and Thank you for the video

@peabej 8 ай бұрын

You have a dirt bike for your son. Use that to break the bead. Flip the kickstand down and put it on the corner of the tire. Lean bike and break the bead.

@HamJamming 8 ай бұрын

I really like your videos, James. Wow, now I finally get to feel really smart and important by telling you that the spade connector on those coils is called a "Packard connector" because years ago the Packard Motor Co. improved the design of the original spade connector by adding that tab in the middle to insure better contact.

@jcondon1 8 ай бұрын

It fooled me for a minute. It unplugged so easy, thought I broke it.

@somerandomguy3868 8 ай бұрын

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say I think Paul needs a cat, I can recommend the tabby but it's safe to say any kind will have an absolute field day

@michaelripley4528 3 ай бұрын

Love the pop! From a tire seating to the rim!!!

@timmore1 8 ай бұрын

Look at something called a head buster they work amazing on all tires

@user-em1fb9ws9d 5 ай бұрын

You're right about the screws that hold the coils on. What I do is put a light coating of never seize on the whole screw under the head all the way to and including the threads. Wipe off as much as possible which still leaves a thin coat and put internal star washers under the head. The only resistance to taking them off is between the head and the washer.

@philliphall5198 8 ай бұрын

TSC has been a life saver for those who work after normal hours It’s my first place to go period 😊😊❤

@bityard 8 ай бұрын

As a nice bonus, those go-kart tires will make the mower go much faster too

@themasterofgamingsmith6519 4 ай бұрын

I have been a KZfaqr for a lot of years this is the first time I subscribed and left a comment. The Zero turn mower down was a great video, James took his time explained everything and was easy to follow. I have been a backyard mechanic for 40 years and still I learned some simple easy check points. Also anyone who has basketball court in their yard and with a last name that has saved many lives has got to be aces. Looking forard to many more vides, Thank you.

@Dstromb232 8 ай бұрын

I think you can get a mulching plug for the mower. It will give you some protection..

@brianwood5220 8 ай бұрын

Great bit of maintenance there, James. Thanks for sharing with us.

@davidwatson8141 Ай бұрын

Excellent video audio and masterfull troubleshooting. Obviously I enjoy watching your channel.

@larryehrlich57 7 ай бұрын

With tubed tires, my grandfather who was born in 1901, always said to inflate and deflate tube tires multiple times to get the inner tube to release any folds it may have in the inner tube/tire. This will keep the tube working properly without air leaks down the road. Blue Sky's.

@calvarybuilders5689 8 ай бұрын

James, you crack me up with your train of thought, you concluded the bad coil is still bad, but most people would have hooked the wire up to see if the coil is good!!! 😅

@m9ovich785 8 ай бұрын

That wire goes to Ground to shut the Engine OFF. with the Wire disconnected the engine would not shut off with the switch if it were not for the 2nd Coil that was connected.

@bobsbarnworkshop7542 4 ай бұрын

To break the small tire bead I use a big C clamp and put hook end on the far edge of the wheel, the screw end on the tire as close to the rim as possible, pops them right off! Oh yeah! You fid that! Never mind!

@jeffgrant6914 8 ай бұрын

Good video James

@abw121 7 ай бұрын

I have the same HF tire changer. But have learned to search KZfaq for modifications of the tool. Like applying plastic to the tire removal tool and extending its length with aluminum conduit pipe and using a tip from a NoMar motorcycle tire changer system! Also get the right tub of tire lube and things will work like they were meant too. You can put some lube in spray bottle and add warm water to make slippery lube that does not break tire rubber down!

@FauziAveline 8 ай бұрын

Before watching this video I’m thinking “is this from the same guy that crashed his cub cadet?” And sure enough 😂😂😂

@curtdunlap6818 8 ай бұрын

I had a set of tires like those for a lawn vac, just as smushed. I had two ratchet straps and a whole lot of creative language before each of those buggers would bead up! Never thought of the tube expansion idea, although I think I would have had the same success you had with yours. I broke the bead breaker handle on my HF tire changer. Ended up buying a "Bead Buster" which after a re-weld of the bead hooks, works like a charm!

@dragonhealer7588 8 ай бұрын

Getting the opposite side of the tyre bead down into the drop center so you can get the bead over the lip is the biggest challenge on small wheels/tyres

@alext8828 8 ай бұрын

That is the key. It didn't look like he did that? Hard to tell.

@dragonhealer7588 8 ай бұрын

@@alext8828 No, he didn't, but it can be very hard to do, because you want both upper and lower beads in the drop center opposite getting the tyre over the rim lip.

@Rein_Ciarfella Ай бұрын

I like to coat magneto fasteners with threadlocker after touching them up on the wire wheel. That way the dissimilar metals are isolated and they can be set snugly. If they won’t come off easily the next time, then an application of a little heat will easily free them. No rust, no breakage!

@christophermarshall5765 8 ай бұрын

Good fix. Bugger about the tyres.

@specialservicesequipment393 8 ай бұрын

If you use rubber safe silicone spray instead of soapy water when mounting the tires, it makes rotating that bead breaker/maker far easier and the benefit is it help protect the rubber for a time.

@brianallen9810 8 ай бұрын

I'd really like to see Paul get a guard on that deck before he looses a foot.

@timd1833 8 ай бұрын

Great video. I'm surprised you didn't check/change the oil....as many of your videos include. 😅😅 😅

@jcondon1 8 ай бұрын

I usually do on unknown equipment, but I know Paul had just changed it and out the good stuff in.

@acew280 8 ай бұрын

Tire tip I learned from a old school dune buggy forum. Their tires are shaved so thin for weight there are often in holes in the sidewall of brand new tires And not uncommon to air up before every little trip out Anyway this solves the problem 1 part Bars leak liquid aluminum 2 parts full strength antifreeze Better than slime, doesn't eat aluminum wheels, never hardens up like slime, never freezes, and ATVs and utvs actually causes a natural tire balance. On higher speed stuff Mix up, break outer bead, use small funnel and hose to pour it in and reinflate. Roll around a bit in all directions Typical large atv tire I use about 15 to 18 oz per tire Small lawn mower front tires like those maybe 6 oz Try it! It has yet to fail me PS tire guys hate slime. This stuff just hose it out like a radiator flush If you ever need to replace or service tires Love your channel

@davidbohner692 8 ай бұрын

Dude did a really 💩🪰 job caring for this beast of a machine. 22hp, twin, rear engine, 4 wheel steer and a beer holder. What more could a guy ask for?🇺🇸👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✅✅✅✅✅🫵🏻

@johnb9825 3 ай бұрын

I have a John Deere Z-425 zero turn. It's a Briggs 23hp V twin. I've seen this before. Your coils might not be dead, just corroded and/or dirty. Many times, buying new coils isn't necessary.... You can clean up the wire plugs and connections on the coils as well as the tips that pass the mags on the flywheel.. This is important. And files are slow... Clean your connections with a Dremel with a brass wire wheel and a bit of oil. Nice-n-shiny. Also clean up the flywheel magnetos and make sure they're making optimum contact (gap) using a business card as a spacer.

@arthurbiringer5676 8 ай бұрын

Great video and an Eazy Peazy repair to get the ZTR back in shape!

@theconnectedcamper 8 ай бұрын

These small tires are the bane of my existence. Luckily I have a tire shop in my area that will mount them for me for $10 a tire. Well worth it if you ask me!!

@thomascarron3983 2 ай бұрын

For tiresI always have pieces of wood 6” and 8” and put 4 inside the tires between the beads and let them set for a couple hrs, works like a charm.

@clarenceparks590 8 ай бұрын

I have a riding lawn mower just like that. Troy-Bilt and this video does help a lot

@THEFALCON58 8 ай бұрын

Great job Jame's😎

@2packs4sure 8 ай бұрын

We both know you're never gonna use that tire tool again so if you don't mind i'd like to borrow it,,,,,, forever.. :) It'll be here with me in Houston if you ever need it.

@pierremartel3552 8 ай бұрын

Nice work, Love the simple and calm voice. No over simplification and no over complication. But one thing, you really did not had the same weather this summer. There is no single patch of dirt that is dry around here. There have been way too much rainy days and not enough sunny days ;-) If things keep like this in the futur we will have a semi jungle like place. Only thing will be the snow that will be bad for the palm trees!

@moparfamily4932 8 ай бұрын

I’ve been told that after initially seating the tire bead onto the rim, deflate it and then set to the proper psi. You may get a second pop but it will help to ensure a proper seal.

@andreweisan9613 8 ай бұрын

That is a common practice on High Speed rated tires not so much on ATV and Lawn Tractor

@aleksandaraleksic4067 4 ай бұрын

It even has a beer holder...perfect machine! Beautiful neighbourhood too!

@johncourtneidge 8 ай бұрын

Very nice: better seat and the trees survived. Thanks Paul also!

@user-ui4iv8dz3w 8 ай бұрын

This is why I love you James, you always start with the BASICS, then work tward the harder stuff. Great Job Man. I'm learning alot from you. Hopeing to pass this info on to my children.

@annierenard5954 8 ай бұрын

good video , but, Since the engine has been running on 1 cylinder for some time, it is surprising that you do not change the oil

@jcondon1 8 ай бұрын

Paul had recently changed the oil, but good point.

@andymann9861 8 ай бұрын

Great video, James. Your neighbor could use some tutoring.

@johnclarke8180 8 ай бұрын

Awesome job brother, he might to take take of his mouse problem. Luckily, the harness was in good shape! Well done, thank you for sharing.

@earlwest7351 8 ай бұрын

I thought I was the only person who lost bolts on a regular basis,lol.

@dlschgo 8 ай бұрын

Always great content!

@johnnybgoode6466 8 ай бұрын

Hi James - I am just amazed that you have a tyre shop - Tractor Supply that you can just go, we dont have anything like that here in New Zealand - everything has to be ordered in basically. Well done again and looking forward to the water blaster repair video to come.

@jeffvickers9390 8 ай бұрын

Jeez, you have grass in NewZealand. ? I thought it was all snow and ice. 😮 I gotta get out more. 😊

@jeffclark2725 8 ай бұрын

Great video, thumbs up, I have had a couple of these Kohler V Twin engines have coils fail, put new ones on and they run again, i liked that tire changer mchine, gotta look into getting one myself,after a while you have so much equipment , no room for the machines that need fixing, enjoy all the videos

@tomcook5813 7 ай бұрын

All my life I have been different than most, Autism, but I find your channel and Chikanic are my favorite. Your voices are calming and a learn.

@michaelrockwell9691 8 ай бұрын

I used to have to put in air every few days on my zero turn. I put ATV Slime in and they stopped leaking completely. In fact, they still have almost full air after a year!