Pushed to the Curb After a Few Seasons - Poulan Pro Lawn Mower

I found this 6 year old Poulan Pro lawn mower out at the curb with the trash. The engine has compression and the mower looks to be in good condition. Is it really trash? Will it be an easy fix? Lets find out.

Lawn Mower Model: PR450N20S
Engine Model: 08P5020109F1

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[gdavidp]

This guy is the lockpicking lawyer of small engine repairs. Great job.

[rgsx]

My recently retired brother has taken up repairing lawnmowers. He was bored and his wife said he needed a hobby. He has been super busy and the mowers just keep coming.

[bertgrau]

It's so satisfying to see a piece of equipment saved, that doesn't cost more than a new replacement to fix . Another great save.

[tristanschaper]

"for once, I don't have to clean the carb!" Yeah, I was thinking the same thing! I say the same thing myself when I get that lucky, It's a rare occasion.

[Endoplasmic-Reticulum]

Yay! Something to feed my Mustie1 withdrawals! He’s been sick two Sundays in a row! Oh the humanity!

[lpconserv]

I think James has been practicing his welding or possibly getting a bit of expert training somewhere.... Welding mending plates onto 22 gauge sheet metal with zero blow outs is something to be proud of!! Great save.

[gutsngorrrr]

Well that must have been one of you quickest and easiest repairs I've seen you do.

[rickmartinson]

James, Thanks for the video on fixing the Poulan. I have learned over the years how to weld thin metal. You are correct on the stitch method to welding however here is a little trick to ensure a positive weld. On your project you used a thicker material for the mend job. First thoroughly clean all surfaces to the bare metal. Next, use a low setting on the welder but start the weld on the thicker material and then continue the arc to the thinner portion. You want to see the flow of the bead continue from the thicker to thinner to make sure the 2 metals bond to each other. I noticed a few cold welds as they look beaded up on the mower deck. If you blow a hole in the metal just tap fill the hole. Better yet practice makes perfect. Just practice on some scrap to get the process to work in your favor. Thanks for the video's... Thanks for watching....

[danielparsons]

Watching YouTube has made me realize when ever I see lawn equipment on the side of the road to always grab it asap! Last month I found a weed trimmer and all it needed was a good carb clean and I pressure washed it and was good to go. I put it on Facebook marketplace and within an hour I got it sold for 150 bucks! I put absolutely no money into it other than some carb spray and a couple quarters for the pressure washer. You never know what condition one of these are in unless you stop and grab them. Yeah sometimes their really beat up and to far gone to try fixing but most the time it's usually a really good machine that just was put away for to long. I enjoy fixing stuff and if I can make a buck or two on it that's a win win. Thanks for people like you and all the others on YouTube I have so much knowledge on fixing equipment I really appreciate you for doing what you do👍💯❤

[glenmiller-reff]

Good job Doc, you saved another one in a throwaway society

[robertrettig]

James, in this ever increasing and chaotic world, just a simple repair video settles us down! We’re all called to “occupy “ till the lord comes for us, and you’re really helping with that! I pray for you and your family to have blessings and peace!

[BillieSommers]

I found a lawnmower at a yard sale. Beside the road. The person running the sale told me it wouldn't start. Got it home and found out why it want start. It was out of gas! Used it for four years before it quit running.

[robinsnyder]

The damage that was done to the deck shell is an example of why you don't clean the built up grass that is under the deck by pushing down on the handle bar and letting up on the handle bar and banging the front wheels on the ground. This is a common method people use to loosen wet grass that bogging down the engine. The damage shown here is the long term effect of banging the front wheels on the ground. Another great repair video James. Robin in Philippi, WV

[coltsjason]

I still have my Craftsman riding lawn mower and my first push mower I bought when I bought my first house in 1992 just normal tune up stuff I drain it every yr 32 yrs still running like the day I brought it home I was so proud lmao

[timmieclark]

Have you ever considered using "weld thru primer" between the metal deck and patch. It will prevent rust jacking between layers and make your patch last longer.

[SpecialistOne]

This video was published 3 days ago. Today when I was driving to a store and passing by bunch of houses, I saw a small lawnmower at a house with a free sign on it. Right away I thought of you, and if I had a truck, and lived near you, I could have picked it up for you.

[jebsails]

I've been repairing FORD (found on road dead) mowers for a number of years. When my friend Liz was laid off, sales really picked up. Once repaired she does the hair and make-up. Narragansett Bay

[rogermcdonald]

That carb had alot of Iowa ethanol gel in it! I think you got it cleaned pretty well. The engine seems to be strong. Alex, I think you may have a winner. Part 2 will tell the tale. Goodluck and thanks for a great video my friend! 👏🇺🇸

[nickldominator]

Great repair! Only recommendations I would give are:
1. A bandsaw makes cutting metal stock much quicker, easier, and clean compared to a grinder. Grinder will cut through anything, but the dust and sparks and finish aren't so much fun. would highly recommend getting a 'portaband'. They are very versatile, and you can get stands to make them easier to use in vertical mode (or simply clamp them in a vise, that totally works).
2. Lastly, very impressive the stitch welding you did with MIG on that thin sheet metal. If you ever plan on welding sheets together like that again though, I would highly recommend looking at getting the cheap 240V spot welder from Harbor Freight (or equivalent). You can get it for real cheap during a sale or coupon, and it makes welding sheet metal together an absolute dream. Much cleaner and quicker job with that tool in the arsenal.

Great videos as always!

[markcollins]

Love love love your channel and your videos don't matter if 30 minutes long or 2 hrs long, keep them coming, Have taught me so much. Thx for sharing🙂