I am in the same boat. Just got one for free. It started right up with new battery so at least it seems to run good. But basically nothing else works. So this video will be nice. My mom is getting old and this mower will be perfect for her little lawn in town.
I rescued one of these from the curbside many years ago. It was pretty much complete, but had the wrong (too small) blade, and the shift cables were gone. I was able to get the right blade, and splurged on a side-discharge adapter, as I don't bag. The biggest challenge was the shift cables. I refused to pay $65 !! for a new pair, and wasn't able to rig an aftermarket one. So, for about $20 in hardware, I engineered a mechanical shifter shaft & F-N-R lever that sticks out of the fender opening, just ahead of the left rear wheel. My yard has some tight spaces to mow, just right for the Yard Bug!
That's awesome you created a part to make it work and gave it a few more years of service.. great job.. I loved that little guy. I donated it to someone that could use it but I miss it
@Josh Alliston check that the cable is not rusted and frozen .. that's the biggest issue with those. 2 cables .. one for forward and 1 for reverse.. if they are frozen nothing will move.. if not sure just Uninstaller them and move lever on gear box by hand
@@MunkyWrench Yeah. I checked online, and found that the shift-cables were a chronic problem with these machines. Then, after wasting time, and about $12, trying to rig a universal cable, completely eliminating those cables was the only way to go.
@@sunbeam8866 I used uni cables and just ran them out the side of the machine.. pulled one when I wanted forward.. pulled the other for neutral and Rev.. wasn't spending $60 on cables
My neighbor gave me the exact same tractor first time I ever worked on one having issues with the switch at the pedals I had to giggle the pedal to get it to turn over an carbs dirty as he'll it's buried under snow at moment gonna tackle er in spring You seem to know what your doing anyways great video thanks for the info bud cheers
I was wondering if you know where the starter relay is on the bug. I just purchased one that will only start if you jump off the starter won't start by the key. i also have to replace the drive belt.
Just caught your video on YT did not know you existed until now and subbed. Glad we were not one of the channels you checked but our video was on a Bug and we just replaced an idler pulley but Jake did put up a parts diagram showing both drive belts on our unit were 5/8 x 36.25 inches i believe. An interesting note for your viewers many of the variable speed pulleys call for 5L or 5/8" belts but you may find many that can only use the what we call 2/3rds 5/8 belt. We are Eliminator Performance.
@@MunkyWrench Appreciate that sir but i am the OLD MAN and it is my son Jakes RUclips channel, i think you may be impressed with some of his tips and content.
Y my yard bug is screeching when I start it up I've got the screen off the top of the engine but there's this weird looking thing I can't get to the nut I need to know how to check the clutch
I have a craftsman yard bug i got for free. It all together. I put a new battery in it and it does not turn over. There is no sound at all. What do i have to check to get it running. I would love the help . Thank you. Oh and love your vids
😊man I really like this. I could use the parts to hang the deck Lebanon Oregon got one like it I have everything but the deck hard ware 6 parts on rear of the. deck help!!,
If your looking for specific part numbers I find that "parts tree" usually has them. If you need me to do a specific video on hanging the deck w parts numbers I can do that too. Thanks for subscribe.. let me know
I Haye those carbs that tiny hole behind the bolt in the bottom of the bowl seems to always get clogged I use a guitar string to clean it never had that issue with makoony carbs I probably didn't spell that right lol
Hiya got a yard man stuck in forward drive..eny idea where to start.. wd40 cable and top of the box..worked fine until stored out side so maybe rusted..please help thanks josh
Yes those cables rust quick when outside.. u have to disconnect both drive cables and free them up or replace.. and u can swing the gearbox into neutral by hand while your under there.. they are between rear wheel and frame.. hard to get to
Is there a way to alter this mower so we don't have to use the grass catcher? It's so small that every two short rows of mowing, a person has to empty the grass catcher. I would like it to throw the grass so I don't have to stop.
They originally made a plug that was put in the opening of the deck to make it a mulcher. U won't find one these days but u can buy a thin sheet of steel at your local hardware store. Cut it and rivet it over the deck hoke and your all set
Can you explain how the go pedal cable is hooked up on the yard bug my pedal is hard to push like one of the wires in the cable iis hooked up wrong or is seized up, thanx
That's very possible.. the cables get rusty and seized all the time.. also there's a axel that goes through the center of the pedals. I pulled it out cause mine was rusty.. took a wire wheel on grinder and polished the axle as well as the inside sleeves with a drill and small wheel.. then greased and put back together cause mine barely moved
@@MunkyWrench when I looked underneath the yard bug I found the upper drive belt had moved to the lower drive belt position on the variable speed pulley this happened when I was cutting grass and the pedal got loose and pliable. But then the machine stopped.. The pulleys are all tight so why would this happen? A new belt maybe??
@kenkeenan1388 I believe it only hooks up to one idler pulley .. it's been over a year since I did that one but the pedal should only move the idler pulley that puts pressure on the drive belt
Hey wouldnt happen to know off hand what size the tires are eh lol my yardbug is at work i cut the grass there on the side my tires are cracked really bad surprised their holding air lol anyways im trying to order tires and i forgot the paper i wrote the tire sizes down on at work lol i cant remember the sizes seeing that they cost an arm and a leg for those tiny tires i dont wanna take a chance and order the wrong ones lol i cant find the sizes anywhere ive been looking at photos and videos to see if i can read the size off the tires haha not having any luck il get em monday at work if i cant find the size here online
I bought the same thing for $80 a few weeks ago. Tis a fine little mower, but mine does not go in reverse under its own power. I can push it in neutral or reverse, but no engagement with the shifter. I can see the linkage move at the transmission but nothing happens. Any ideas? Like you I'm not spending any additional money on it. Right now I just swing my leg off the machine and push it as far as I need.
When u put the gear in reverse with your fingers is it actually going in reverse. These lil guys get dirty sometimes and don't shift all the way into reverse. Mine didn't til I removed the cabled and got full motion
@@canamrider7195 hey I'd call that a win thats 3 times what u got it for.. thats some wall street profit.. im proud of u. And there's always another machine , maybe next time u will have an easier time. Just keep grinding
@@MunkyWrench Thanks! I've been working on a John Deere L120. $300 purchase price and another $100 invested. It came with a lots of problems. Had I known how bad it was I would have passed on it. I've just about got it all fixed (or so I hope) and it will sell for about $1500. The global supply and demand is out of whack, and those (you) that can fix things have an opportunity that might last a year or 2 or 3 or more. I'm doing as much as I can, and putting away as much as I can. Things are weird, and getting more so. Get out of debt, and build a cash reserve, is what I am telling people.
kelly i don't know if you are aware of it or not but your voice isn't in sync with your videos, i dont care if it can be fixed or not because i still enjoy your show and watch every new episode, i wish you the best and hope the Good Lord keeps you safe, mike
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I am in the same boat. Just got one for free. It started right up with new battery so at least it seems to run good. But basically nothing else works. So this video will be nice. My mom is getting old and this mower will be perfect for her little lawn in town.
I rescued one of these from the curbside many years ago. It was pretty much complete, but had the wrong (too small) blade, and the shift cables were gone. I was able to get the right blade, and splurged on a side-discharge adapter, as I don't bag. The biggest challenge was the shift cables. I refused to pay $65 !! for a new pair, and wasn't able to rig an aftermarket one. So, for about $20 in hardware, I engineered a mechanical shifter shaft & F-N-R lever that sticks out of the fender opening, just ahead of the left rear wheel. My yard has some tight spaces to mow, just right for the Yard Bug!
That's awesome you created a part to make it work and gave it a few more years of service.. great job.. I loved that little guy. I donated it to someone that could use it but I miss it
It is stuck in drive won’t come out.. just wondering is this gear box off job..or isit a simple fix with a hammer cheeers
@Josh Alliston check that the cable is not rusted and frozen .. that's the biggest issue with those. 2 cables .. one for forward and 1 for reverse.. if they are frozen nothing will move.. if not sure just Uninstaller them and move lever on gear box by hand
@@MunkyWrench Yeah. I checked online, and found that the shift-cables were a chronic problem with these machines. Then, after wasting time, and about $12, trying to rig a universal cable, completely eliminating those cables was the only way to go.
@@sunbeam8866 I used uni cables and just ran them out the side of the machine.. pulled one when I wanted forward.. pulled the other for neutral and Rev.. wasn't spending $60 on cables
My neighbor gave me the exact same tractor first time I ever worked on one having issues with the switch at the pedals I had to giggle the pedal to get it to turn over an carbs dirty as he'll it's buried under snow at moment gonna tackle er in spring You seem to know what your doing anyways great video thanks for the info bud cheers
Nice vidéo, thanks, how did you fix the top shift cable ? Hard to pass fingers in there.
I was wondering if you know where the starter relay is on the bug. I just purchased one that will only start if you jump off the starter won't start by the key. i also have to replace the drive belt.
Just caught your video on YT did not know you existed until now and subbed. Glad we were not one of the channels you checked but our video was on a Bug and we just replaced an idler pulley but Jake did put up a parts diagram showing both drive belts on our unit were 5/8 x 36.25 inches i believe. An interesting note for your viewers many of the variable speed pulleys call for 5L or 5/8" belts but you may find many that can only use the what we call 2/3rds 5/8 belt. We are Eliminator Performance.
I'll be checking your channel out. Thanks for the info
@@MunkyWrench Appreciate that sir but i am the OLD MAN and it is my son Jakes RUclips channel, i think you may be impressed with some of his tips and content.
Are the Forward and reverse cables the same on my 9 hp yardman bug
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Y my yard bug is screeching when I start it up I've got the screen off the top of the engine but there's this weird looking thing I can't get to the nut I need to know how to check the clutch
I have a craftsman yard bug i got for free. It all together. I put a new battery in it and it does not turn over. There is no sound at all. What do i have to check to get it running. I would love the help . Thank you. Oh and love your vids
😊man I really like this. I could use the parts to hang the deck Lebanon Oregon got one like it I have everything but the deck hard ware 6 parts on rear of the. deck help!!,
If your looking for specific part numbers I find that "parts tree" usually has them. If you need me to do a specific video on hanging the deck w parts numbers I can do that too. Thanks for subscribe.. let me know
I Haye those carbs that tiny hole behind the bolt in the bottom of the bowl seems to always get clogged I use a guitar string to clean it never had that issue with makoony carbs I probably didn't spell that right lol
MAKUNI carb believe me I spell it wrong too lol never tried a guitar strung but yeah makes sense excellent idea ill mention that in next vid
How did you access the carb, do you have to remove the yellow bodywork? Looks like a pain
no remove the airbox and the fuel tank if its in the way.. 2 nuts and the carb comes right off
Hiya got a yard man stuck in forward drive..eny idea where to start.. wd40 cable and top of the box..worked fine until stored out side so maybe rusted..please help thanks josh
Yes those cables rust quick when outside.. u have to disconnect both drive cables and free them up or replace.. and u can swing the gearbox into neutral by hand while your under there.. they are between rear wheel and frame.. hard to get to
Is there a way to alter this mower so we don't have to use the grass catcher? It's so small that every two short rows of mowing, a person has to empty the grass catcher. I would like it to throw the grass so I don't have to stop.
They originally made a plug that was put in the opening of the deck to make it a mulcher. U won't find one these days but u can buy a thin sheet of steel at your local hardware store. Cut it and rivet it over the deck hoke and your all set
You need to check the fuse and clean it if the fuse is dirty it will not start
Good tip thanks
Can you explain how the go pedal cable is hooked up on the yard bug my pedal is hard to push like one of the wires in the cable iis hooked up wrong or is seized up, thanx
That's very possible.. the cables get rusty and seized all the time.. also there's a axel that goes through the center of the pedals. I pulled it out cause mine was rusty.. took a wire wheel on grinder and polished the axle as well as the inside sleeves with a drill and small wheel.. then greased and put back together cause mine barely moved
@@MunkyWrench when I looked underneath the yard bug I found the upper drive belt had moved to the lower drive belt position on the variable speed pulley this happened when I was cutting grass and the pedal got loose and pliable. But then the machine stopped.. The pulleys are all tight so why would this happen? A new belt maybe??
Also is the go pedal cable hooked up to both spring loaded idler pulleys. Thanks
@kenkeenan1388 I believe it only hooks up to one idler pulley .. it's been over a year since I did that one but the pedal should only move the idler pulley that puts pressure on the drive belt
I wrapped my rims with straps of a bicycle tube but it's the same idea
Hey wouldnt happen to know off hand what size the tires are eh lol my yardbug is at work i cut the grass there on the side my tires are cracked really bad surprised their holding air lol anyways im trying to order tires and i forgot the paper i wrote the tire sizes down on at work lol i cant remember the sizes seeing that they cost an arm and a leg for those tiny tires i dont wanna take a chance and order the wrong ones lol i cant find the sizes anywhere ive been looking at photos and videos to see if i can read the size off the tires haha not having any luck il get em monday at work if i cant find the size here online
Usually 8 x 4
Right on man thanks lol cheers
Or if ya wonder why your oil level is over full ya know it's likely cause your gas wound up in the crankcase lol
Very true. Needle doesn't seat and gas flows into crankcase
I bought the same thing for $80 a few weeks ago. Tis a fine little mower, but mine does not go in reverse under its own power. I can push it in neutral or reverse, but no engagement with the shifter. I can see the linkage move at the transmission but nothing happens. Any ideas? Like you I'm not spending any additional money on it. Right now I just swing my leg off the machine and push it as far as I need.
When u put the gear in reverse with your fingers is it actually going in reverse. These lil guys get dirty sometimes and don't shift all the way into reverse. Mine didn't til I removed the cabled and got full motion
@@MunkyWrench Thanks. I'll get my fingers in there and make sure the full range of motion is achieved.
@@MunkyWrench Well no joy. I just sold it as is. $250. I got a reply on craigslist yesterday in about an hour after posting, and today cash for Bug.
@@canamrider7195 hey I'd call that a win thats 3 times what u got it for.. thats some wall street profit.. im proud of u. And there's always another machine , maybe next time u will have an easier time. Just keep grinding
@@MunkyWrench Thanks! I've been working on a John Deere L120. $300 purchase price and another $100 invested. It came with a lots of problems. Had I known how bad it was I would have passed on it. I've just about got it all fixed (or so I hope) and it will sell for about $1500. The global supply and demand is out of whack, and those (you) that can fix things have an opportunity that might last a year or 2 or 3 or more. I'm doing as much as I can, and putting away as much as I can. Things are weird, and getting more so. Get out of debt, and build a cash reserve, is what I am telling people.
kelly i don't know if you are aware of it or not but your voice isn't in sync with your videos, i dont care if it can be fixed or not because i still enjoy your show and watch every new episode, i wish you the best and hope the Good Lord keeps you safe, mike
Like show ,, please get dogs some were , tough to hear something’s , Even you in garage can hear them …
Hey would you know what number spark plug that’s needed
I just checked and a Champion J19LM should work in the 8hp to 10hp Briggs gap is standard 0.030
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@@MunkyWrench thanks man
@@MunkyWrench I will
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