Craftsman M100 Lawn Mower Assembly, Overview and First Impressions
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Here is the Craftsman M100 lawn Mower from Lowe's. I show you how I assembled the mower, do a quick test, and give you my first impressions.
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Thanks to JD Willemsen PD1JDW for compiling these time stamps!
@0:00 Hello and Unboxing.
@0:20 What’s inside the box.
@1:00 Setting it up for the first time.
@2:36 Don’t Forget !!!!!
@3:25 How to adjust the Height.
@3:56 Adding Fuel.
@4:10 Starting and Testing.
@4:55 Why to Buy it.
@5:35 Price wise?
@5:52 In comparison to the old mower.
@7:21 Thoughts about it.
The Craftsman M100 mower at Lowes:
www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-M1...
#craftsman #m100 #lawnMower
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Good video to enjoy. Did you buy the same mower? Here is your guide. -----‘----- @0:00 Hello and Unboxing. @0:20 What’s inside the box. @1:00 Setting it up for the first time. @2:36 Don’t Forget !!!!! @3:25 How to adjust the Height. @3:56 Adding Fuel. @4:10 Starting and Testing. @4:55 Why to Buy it. @5:35 Price wise? @5:52 In comparison to the old mower. @7:21 Thoughts about it. -----‘----- I hope it helps. 👍🏻
@SevenFortyOne
4 жыл бұрын
I bought this mower to replace my old beat up junker mower. Thanks for your effort in creating these time stamps! This is not expected but very appreciated!
@pd1jdw630
4 жыл бұрын
SevenFortyOne your welcome. 👍🏻
Thank you my internet husband. Just got this mower and never set one up before
@titobonds007
2 жыл бұрын
This guy is awesome. He’s like a father to me
Thanks Rob! We need a between the trees grove mower and a spare for our main push mover. This looks like it will fit the ticket. Thanks for sharing!
I just bought the exact mower at Lowe's and I thought I was missing the oil fill part; but it wasn't missing, I just wasn't familiar with the way Craftsman does theirs and you covered it nicely in the video. Also I didn't know about the pull rope holder, so I learned 2 things today and the mower works awesome!
@launicaprincesa4978
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t get mine out lol for nothing like it was glued on 🤦♀️😂
@numbers7889
2 жыл бұрын
Apparently they are doing it differently now. Bc we have one that is like the old regular ones. I thought it was missing the oil part as well.
@ThatOne77
2 жыл бұрын
There is no image in the manual that matches this engine. I had the same issue with the cap. NOT user friendly. Designed by idiots.
I bought a similar machine from Lowe's in 2003. Still use it, starts on the first pull, change the oil every year, and has been the best push mower I've had.
Thanks for the video. I couldn’t get the carriage bolts through the holes either. Considered hammering them through but was afraid I would strip the threads. Watched this and figured it would be OK since you did it. Thanks!
Just bought one today, very happy with it. Thanks for the info
I just bought this from Lowe’s and this morning I was ready to read the instructions , and although I am very good at following instructions in a paper manual , I just decided to check KZread and I found the tutorial that you provided to be seamless and totally accurate. Even the part about having to hammer in with the rubber hammer the into that little area on the handles. That was so helpful and allowed me to get this set up done within 10 minutes. It works great and it was very easy to set up. Thank you so much.
I just purchased one very similar to this, the M110 at Lowe's. It was easy to assemble and get up and running. A decent little mower for a decent price.
So helpful! The manuals were unclear to me, but you answered all my questions. Thanks!
Thanks for the info and help. Got it together and going to use this weekend. Thanks again
I moved back to be caretaker of my folks 91 and 88 and they were paying a landscaper $160 month to do the yard..I just bought this same mower and this video was easy to follow thank you
Thank you!! For someone who is not handy--like me--this was a big help!
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this video was helpful!
You're such a life saver! First time ever buying a lawn mower and mowing a lawn! Wish me luck 😂
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
You are a life saver! I couldn't get the recoil starter rope to pull and it turned out to be because I had skipped the step with the black release levers (I thought I had a different model!). My wife helped me too but the important thing is that the mower now works. And I was going to send it back!
I love my bf because he willingly volunteers to assemble this exact lawn mower, but it's always great to double check the work. He forgot to pull out those bars. I knew there was something. I did that while he was out at work and he will never know. Thanks for the video.
Thank you! You have helped me a lot, I bought a Craftsman and I had no idea what was happening because it would not start. Thanks again.
Dude, I am like awful with these things. Your video is brilliant. No fluff, easy to understand. If this helped me, it will help anyone. Thank you, sir!
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
Glad this helped!
My nephew bought the same mower but his has the auto choke feature which i was surprised when i barely pulled on rope that ir started up, so i killed the engine and then when i went to restart it i tried held end of t handle with on finger and pulled real effortlessly and started up super easy to start, i recommended that mower with the auto choke to my sister because she has shoulder issues and she went and bought it at lowes and super satisfied!
Great video 742 ! I just bought the same mower today at Lowes and your video was a huge help for me ! thanks.... Rick B, Indiana ,PA
Just picked one up myself and this review is 100 percent accurate. Great overall product
Thanks for making this video! I just bought this exact mower at Lowe's and found the printed instructions a little confusing not being very mechanically inclined.. With your help, I was able to figure out how to put my mower together. I'm still having a little trouble getting rid of some looseness in the handle but will have a friend look at later & he can probably tighten that up better for me. Thanks again.
Thank you very much! I have never did this! It is my first time in my entire life. And your is very helpful!
Thank you so so much sir! This helps me and my dad alot!
Thanks for the help, king
Many people here for the same reason. Already bought it and need to know how to put it together. Excellent Video! Thank You.
Just bought this mower, thanks for this video
Thanks Rob, I bought this online after I watched this video and picked it up today at a Lowes in Brookings, SD. We took it out of the box and followed your instructions by memory and about ten minutes later we had it running. I found a simular mower at Sears in Marshall, MN yesterday but it had a cheap Chinese engine on it and it was $30 higher. I told him Lowes had one for $200 and he replied that Craftsman builds those cheaper for other markets and I would get any warranty coverage from Sears. I said I don't care about warranty and I repair my own stuff.
@SevenFortyOne
4 жыл бұрын
I liked that the Lowe's version had the Briggs engine. I saw the generic Chinese engine version at my local hardware store and wasn't impressed. The Lowe's version has a warranty but like you said it's usually more of a hassle to deal with a claim than it is to just fix the thing yourself
You are a life saver. I just bought one and couldn't figure it out! Thank you! 😊
@lisaslough9816
2 жыл бұрын
I agree as well! Three sets of instructions, and all of them are difficult to understand. So thankful for this video!
Just bought that craftsman mower today and I 100% agree with the pros and cons. All and all this tutorial helped me ALOT thank you
Super helpful. Thanks.
I just bought the same mower and this video explained everything I needed to know to get it started. Thanks for making this video.
My first mower and the instructions were not clear to me. You are very thorough and have such a pleasant voice and got right to the point. I'm excited to see how it works tomorrow even though I hate cutting the grass! ❤
Great video, thank you!
Just picked this up. Had to take it out of the box to fit it in the trunk of the corolla. Nice little mower. Thanks for the video.
Just bought this mower as my first mower for our first house. This video explained everything I needed to know. Super informative and easy to understand, thanks :)
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the house!
@D.ashkii
3 жыл бұрын
@@SevenFortyOne thank you! :)
Lots of good information, thank you!
I’m considering a new craftsman gas mower possibly next spring of 2024, but the self propelled m220 model which is front wheel drive. I have a 2015 toro self propelled mower but it has a terrible engine and it doesn’t run as well and I tried to start it last spring but it wouldn’t start up well. So that why I’m considering a craftsman self propelled mower. I really appreciate this review, this will help me narrow down my options for a new craftsman mower. Great review and Thanks again.
Very useful video! Didn’t need to read the instruction manual that much everything necessary was covered. Thank you!
Thanks for making this video! Just bought the same mower from Lowe’s. Instructions nowadays are hard to follow. I was able to follow your video step by step and have it up and running in less than 20 mins! ☺️
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@juliasmith7536
2 жыл бұрын
@@SevenFortyOne question about the oil though, did you put the entire oil carton in or just some?
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
@@juliasmith7536 I put the entire contents in
Thank you! How weird that the bolt required the good ol rubber hammer to place, funny thing is, it only needed it for one side! The other one just slid through! I can't wait to use this mower!
As many people I couldn't find where to put the oil so thank you for that help!
@MrCpayne09
2 жыл бұрын
Thats exactly why I'm here 🤦🏾♂️
@adirondackoutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrCpayne09 you figure it out?
@MrCpayne09
2 жыл бұрын
@@adirondackoutdoors yes thank you..now it won't run..maybe bad gas😭
@adirondackoutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrCpayne09 brand new?
@MrCpayne09
2 жыл бұрын
Just got it today
Thank you for this video. I'm a visual learner and you really made the set up super simple! Thank you!!
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
Glad this helped!
Instruction manual is terrible. Didn't say anything about how to add the oil. So this helped greatly.
Thanks for this video. It really helped! Appreciate it.
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
Glad this was useful for you!
Thanks for the video really helped with getting started with my first gas mower.
Very Helpful Video Thanks So Much ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks you for sharing
Thank you so much for the video. You made assembly a breeze. The oil port had me confused until I saw your explanation.
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
Cool - glad this was helpful!
Thanks for the video buying on tomorrow
@Dopest_diecast2003
4 жыл бұрын
when you buy the lawn mower you only have to prime it three times anymore you're flooded that's why it took three pools on the video just letting you know
@SevenFortyOne
4 жыл бұрын
I'm used to my old clunker that needed more pumps.
Thanks. This was very helpful!
aaaaaaaaand purchase made. Thanks for the video. Helps narrow down my choices to a solid one.
This was a big help. Thank you
I’ve only ever used a lawn mower one other time and I had to buy myself one and the directions were a bit confusing. Thank you so much for you help!
@monicaharper2485
2 жыл бұрын
*your
Thank you so much sir awesome video just what I was looking for you help me out a lot 👍
@SevenFortyOne
Жыл бұрын
Glad this helped!
thank you for this. I'm a total clutz and didn't know where to put the oil
Only have watched a few videos on push mowers, but you were quick and to the point. As you said, only time will tell about longevity, but seems to be a good, basic push mower for areas the riding one wont reach and I don't want too much left for the weed trimmer.
Great Video.. Nice Breakdown in the Chapters...
My husband has me reading instructions on almost everything is frustrating but thanks to u I got it done quicker please continue making videos and thanks!
Awesome video bro!!!
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Thank you for posting this. My 90 year old mother bought one of these at Lowe's yesterday and I couldn't figure out the lower adjustment for the handle height. Do you have a video showing the throttle adjustment?
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
No, I didn't have to adjust mine yet
Just purchase the same mower and from Amazon. Thank you for the video. The video is done well.
This video helped me set mine up today 3/29/2021 😊😊😊👋🏾 as a female thank youuu sooooo much!! I did it!! 😃
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
Glad this video helped!
not a bad mower.just got to be gentle on it since the axles are mounted in plastic.& keep the axles lubricated or they will rust, the rust will quickly wear away the plastic retainers.
Just got a house and had to mow it for the first time. Thanks for this simple gude.
Thank you so much !!!
Thanku you were so detailed I was able to follow you and get the recoil string correctly the directions wasn't the best and following you was easy
Thank you man
my 2 mowers were curbside pickups.....they both only needed carburator cleaning....they are old but they run perfect
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
I used to pick them up too. But I work alot and just don't have time to work on mower anymore
Thank you!
Thank you, me ayudo de mucho tu video!
I noticed that you didn’t hook the side flap on, Good call they just fall of anyway. I love this mower it’s great to use, very easy start. Only problem is the side flap keeps falling off and today it fell into the spinning blade which chopped some of it off smh.
thanks bud!
Thank you
Thanks, you helped me figure out how to install the grass discharge cover. Could they make the oil fill harder to reach? Why doesn't the rear wheel have height numbers and why does the raise wheel mechanisms go in opposite directions?
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
Cost....it's always cost or more accurately cost savings by the manufacturer
thank you
Did you have trouble putting the oil in? What kind of funnel did you use because the oil fill is in a bad place. I have a old Craftsman now but the engine doesn’t run as well.
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
I showed that in the vodeo
Thank u bro
Just got this after last craftsman mower finally gave up after 30 years. But the manual/ booklet/ pamphlets are very lacking. What spark plug and gap does the m100 take? I can't find out anywhere. It came with one, I guess I'll find it on there when I change it next season. Seems strange the owners manual doesn't say. Also it came with oil, but is vague about weight. The bottle only says it is 15 oz, (444ml) Also rather hoped changing oil would be easier.... haven't done it yet, but anticipate it being a pain and mess without a drain plug underneath.
Thanks bud trouble with the oil plug. Didn't have my tools used a BBq tongs. Ha
@benfollowsjesus5504
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah moving in to new duplex guy knock off $50 bucks if i took care of the little lawn. I said Deal!
Does this throw rocks from the side if that plastic mulching cover is in place? Cheers!
after one year with this mower, can you update us on how its worked and your feelings about buying it? I am in the same exact situation you were before you bought this mower. thanks
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
I've been happy with it. It starts right up and miss like a champ
take the mulch cover off and put a permanent side chute on. Mine came off and went under and is in 3 pieces now.. Backwards, should have the mulch cover to come off easy
good video. I just bought the same model and it is missing one of the nuts that the "thumb screws" screw into. Any chance you know the size of this nut? I don't want to return this and if I can buy the nut at the local hardware store, it'll be an easy fix. Thank you
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don't
@jg11596
3 жыл бұрын
@@SevenFortyOne ok thanks. I did some homework and it looks to be a 1/4" 20 flat square nut
I just put mine together, the bolt with the fly nut goes on the inside to the out. Shouldnt be any need for hammering
Do you know if I can attached a bag to this mower?
THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUU
I'm lazy, I have 2 push mowers and they both have front wheel drive. I'm also cheap, on was free beside the road, and the other was bought used 10 years ago. LOL. The free one looked brand new, and was missing the air filter??? Anyway, had it running in 2 minutes, and runs as new. Use it as a bush hog grinding up sticks and debris that I fail to rake up in the spring. I just mulch it.
@SevenFortyOne
4 жыл бұрын
I used to get them for free and fix them too.. and enjoyed doing it. .I just don't have time to do it anymore.
We just got a M110. Very helpful setup info, as the instructions that came with it aren't the best!
Can anyone help me. I just bought this same mower, but the brake cable looking part wasn't attached to the red bar at top and I can't figure it out...
I bought one today but the recoil starter isn’t releasing do you have a fix for it?
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
If it's broken, you're best bet is to return it for a new one. Also check to make sure your safety handle is engaging properly
I bought the same exact one but it wont start at all for me. I did spray some starter fuel on the side of carburator and it would fire up but die right away. Help please
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
You should check the manual...there is usually a number you can call for help
Do you tip that mower to change the oil or is there a drain plug?
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
There is usually a drain plug .. check the manual to be sure
anyone know what horse power that 140cc briggs puts out?... my guess is 5.5 hp.... thanks
Do Exist a bagger for that mower machine? If yes can somebody tell where to buy it because I been researching a lot and I can't find it in anywhere
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
You are better off buying a mower with a a rear bagger built in
@bonnebiere4731
Жыл бұрын
This question was what I was looking for. I have this mower and have been searching for a bag for it. I don't want to purchase another lawnmower.
Hi. I just bought the same mower. Put it 2gether without any direction. Only thing is pulley thingy to start mower won't pull. It seems stuck. My only problem. Too scared to pull with any harsh force. Can you please give me any valuable tips. Thank you so much in advance 🌹.
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
Are you squeezing the safety bar on the mower handle while trying to pull the rope?
@MiddyBlue65
2 жыл бұрын
@@SevenFortyOne Yes I am. That's the 1st thing I did. Time I uninstalled from the box, I put it 2gether and tried to pull the string to connect to the thing on the side that holds it in place and it wouldn't even pull to reach up that far. Could it be defective?
@SevenFortyOne
2 жыл бұрын
Hard to say without being able to see it for myself. Maybe go to the store and check a display model to see how it is set up....
@MiddyBlue65
2 жыл бұрын
@@SevenFortyOne Ugh!! I will. Thank you for such quick replying. 🙂
I appreciate you sir. Helping me at least keep up the appearance that I'm an independent woman. 😜
@SevenFortyOne
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help...
where can i order the BAG for mine
Can you provide the part number of the gas tank? Thanks
@SevenFortyOne
7 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I cant
Where is the oil drain plug. Underneath all I see our bolt heads for the deck and block. I want to drain the dirty oil but cannot find the plug.
@SevenFortyOne
Жыл бұрын
Check the manual...I'm not sure
@ricklapworth
Жыл бұрын
@@SevenFortyOne So, you've never drained the oil? I don't see any plugs, just bolt heads.