Will it SELL? Finally selling my Off-Brand X-Mark Zero Turn | Yazoo Kees ZT Max Flip
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- This week I am finally fixing my Yazoo Kees (budget X-mark) zero turn so that it will be ready to sell, hopefully for a big profit! I've had this zero turn for a long time, and it has always had issues with the fuel system. I've cleaned the Kawasaki carburetor more times than I can count, but now I may have to take a different strategy and replace the fuel lines. But there turns out to be another fuel issue going on, which might stop me dead in my tracks!
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Thank goodness your still making videos!
Thank you for watching! Yes, I’m still doing lots of filming!
Walmart sells a battery powered siphon pump. there are by the gas cans in automotive. Mine costs 16.00. Best money I ever spent.
Thanks! I've been thinking I might want something better. I might check those out.
I know taking the fuel tank(s) off is preferred, but in a pinch, I have poured a 16oz bottle of isopropyl alcohol into the 15 gal tank to scavenge the water when I could tell there was water in the fuel and it's always worked out and saved a TON of time. So about ~ 4oz of isopropyl for a zero turn tank? The crud in the tank, nothing but flushing the tank will fix this. Even after several tank fulls, I still see some amount in the bottom of the tank.
Great idea with the alcohol!
I’ve been working on gas golf carts lately, you should give one a go. Pretty interesting really.
I’ve thought about getting one!
I think bring the mower to the front away from all the junk mowers at the back gives a better first impression tbh when selling. Also just a tip when I’ve sold a mower or two 😄, take your lowest price and add what you think it would take to fix the issues the customer brings up, about the mower. Like you said, saying $1300 would have been a good idea.
It’s all in how you word it!
I do usually try to bring the one for sale away from the junk mowers. This one was for sale so long I moved it back!
A brand new fuel pump is a great idea to do that even though it might be expensive than a used one
It would have been nice if that had fixed it!
@@garagestory you got that right but it is better to go through the entire fuel system so you know everything is brand new on the fuel system
Good ole fuel problems. At least you sorted it out. Good job!👍
Thanks! This one took a bit
Good job finding the problem .You are one smart guy .
Thank you!
I agree with Tony - any machine that you work on should have the fuel tank removed, emptied completely, washed, rinsed well and blown out. Also, any right angle connections in the fuel system (in this case the fittings at the bottom of both tanks plus the directional valve) should be blown out and confirmed that they have no blockages. These things would probably have solved all your problems from the beginning. I'm guessing the fuel lines, pump and carb didn't need to be replaced - only the carb needed to be cleaned.
One other thing - any water in a system that has a paper filter will block fuel from going through. It's always a good idea to drain tanks completely and check for water. This will tell you whether the carb still has water in it and if the filter (which might look clean) is suspect.
One of my next purchases will be an endoscope so I can examine fuel tanks on the inside to really know what condition they're in (as well as engines, of course!).
We just sold one exactly like this. Great cutting machine. A little tough to find parts at times.
Cool!! What did you get for it, if you don’t mind my asking?
That clear container works every time that Kawasaki sounds good 👍🏾 I bought a used Toro Titan 2011 model 48" in similar condition Kawasaki engine. Nice sell✔️
Nice! The Toro Titan mowers seem to be pretty good.
Try running with gas caps loose or off completely
I didn’t mention it in the video, but I made sure I could hear air coming through my gas caps. That certainly can be an issue that is an easy fix, but I don’t think that was my issue. Changing the fuel lines seemed to fix it.
You should all ways take your tanks off and clean them out
That probably would have helped!
Really enjoy your videos, have subscribed, first time commenter. $35 for a battery? Just bought a one for my old mower which I'm trying to sell, it was $105, Australian.
Wow, that’s a lot!!
@@garagestory I know, everything is so expensive here. It's ridiculous.
Have you thought about buying any water finding based?
Lots of videos on RUclips about water finding paste.
Possibly your local auto parts store has some.
No, I don’t think I ever thought about it! I googled it after reading your comment. I may try that in the future. Thankfully water in the fuel is not something I deal with much.
Inventory decreased by one! You traded metal for money. 👍😁
That’s right!! Now we just need to do that another 70 times….lol
Good job
Thank you!
Water doesn't 'work its way out' of a small engine.
Don’t burst my bubble, lol!😂
Actually, I thought maybe it would eventually work out of the fuel system. But perhaps I would have to add some alcohol or something to help it emulsify.
I try to be straight forward about anything l sell, but that's not good enough for most buyers these days. Most people want things for half what the value is, the used value, not new value. l have got to the point where l just ask why are you here wasting both our time when what l was looking for price wise was clearly stated.
Yes, it can be frustrating. But I try to be patient with people (although from their perspective I might not be, lol!).
Dam problem after problem
Hey man I’m near you and I’m looking for a hydro for my John deer 400 series. I seen you had one in your lot lol. I’d love to make a deal and buy it from ya!
Hey, thanks for watching and reaching out! Unfortunately, the only 400 series that I have is a 425AWS that I plan to fix up. I do have a 300 series sitting out in the mower yard, maybe that’s what you saw? I think it’s a 325, and it’s missing the hood. All the others Deeres are 200’s or below, I believe
@@garagestory yes maybe so. I’m looking for a right hydro for my John deer 425 zero turn. Maybe I saw the 325. Do you think they have the same hydros?
Ah, you are talking about a Z425, not a 425. John Deere had a garden tractor that was called the 425.
Yes, I do have a Z425 as well, but my plan is to fix it up and sell it whole. Sorry for the confusion there!
@@garagestory yes sir.
Where are you located
Oklahoma!