Happy Father’s Day to all of the Grass Rats!

@rayjburkhart1752

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, same to you sir.

Taryl, in the 1950's my father had a reel type lawn mower that had a kick start. I believe it was a REO brand. I was only 10 years old and it was easy for me to start when i got to mow the lawn. I wish i had that lawn mower today.

@LawnZip

Жыл бұрын

I have a buddy in NY that I ship reos too! I'm in Michigan. They were made in Lansing. Awesome little engines!

Thank you for the memories, this kick starter reminds me of the old Briggs and Stratton washing machine engine and later the b&s side shaft engine with kick starter on it. We used them for our home made mini bike's, because of the convenience and it felt like we were in the big scooter world like that of the Cushman back in the late 50s and early 60s, before those damn Hondas came along 😮 Beep beep, look out, here we come 😊 And a happy father's day to you Tarl ❤

Definitely falls into the category of " just because you can put something on your mower, it doesn't mean you should"

@Maik1968

Жыл бұрын

Never believe in instructions that say: you just need less than one tool 🥸😂 greetings from IKEA 🤩😂

@lonnieedwards4941

Жыл бұрын

You don't have a bad back

@stalbertjocelyn

Жыл бұрын

I seen a wind.up.and push start on a older mower.

@bertgrau3934

Жыл бұрын

An electric starter would be a better idea.

@alexking2711

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not a bad what if you have no arms to pull the rope huh 🤣

Sears sold a mower that you wound up the top and when you flipped down the wind handle it released and spun the engine and started. It worked very nice.

@Cafedex

2 ай бұрын

Some Victa lawnmowers in Australia had the wind up and press the winder down to start. They worked well.

@SIXPACFISH

Ай бұрын

Montgomery Ward sold one also. It had a lock lever you slid about 2 inches to lock up the recoil assembly. Then you wind it up, fold down the crank lever, and slide the lock the other way and spin the recoil to start it. We used that mower for 17 years, until we started mowing the church yard. First mow I hit a hidden drain culvert in the ditch that was grown over and cracked the engine block. I about cried when we had to replace it. Best mower we ever had.

Happy Father's day Mr Dactyl, I think it's a pretty decent idea. I'm sure someone can tweak it with the technology we now have to make it work alot better. It would definitely benefit elderly folks that have trouble pulling the cord.

@lewiemcneely9143

Жыл бұрын

HI, Gary. My Sweetie found the cure for cord pulling. It's called BATTERY powered stuff! Blessings

@garyalensr

Жыл бұрын

@@lewiemcneely9143 Hey buddy, how ya been? How's she liking the Battery stuff so far?

@lewiemcneely9143

Жыл бұрын

@@garyalensr REALLY liking it and hope you're just as outstanding as you've ever been! The Stihl mower is SWEET! She does all her trimming and uses maybe half the battery and cuts it down to one inch. Fixing to get a 42 inch Craftsman battery mower from Lowes. I'm going to keep 2 gassers for spares but looks likes batteries are going to be king here. The way things are going, now's the time! The craftsman is hi-dollar but the batteries stay put and you plug the charger in like a car. Good for this geezer and the younger chick. No battery wallering! And YOU???

@NA-pg4lf

Жыл бұрын

Yep it’s called electric start

@lewiemcneely9143

Жыл бұрын

@@NA-pg4lf And electric run and electric shut down and so on.

I like it! I also like the battery impact gun on the crank bolt nut!

Thanks Taryl and company, for another entertaining and informative video. After the installation and demonstration of the step & start it is easy to understand why no one wanted it.

After 4 shoulder surgeries if the geometry was right, I would use that. It definitely needs more throw. Perhaps instead of a 90 degree angle between pedal & puller, a 70-75 degree would be more optimal. Might be something to improve on in a future episode.

@jeffryblackmon4846

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I have arthritis in one shoulder and a torn rotator cuff on the other. I could use one of them on my trimming mower when my rider won't fit under the fir trees.

@douglaswindsor120

Жыл бұрын

All sorts of ideas come to market but because of no advertising only reach a small sales base and die some need time to catch on and die before they do back before low flush toilets came out a device that cut the amount of water per flush came out at a time when most homes were flat rate no water meter but as a water hauler it could save our customers a lot of water and therefore money I bought 2 and tried them in our toilets on one I could get it to flush on 3/4 of a gallon of water and the other one on 1 1/4 gallons so I went back to see about buying more to sell to our customers but they were gone another product I thought of buying was a gas powered drill and jigsaw a gas powered circular saw no generator needed a year later black and decker brought out their mod 4 cordless drill with the promise of more cordless tools to come and the race was on in less than a year it was obsolete makita brought out a 9 volt more power and run time then more tools circular saws jigsaw Sawzall so why buy a 4 hundred dollar smoky stinky noisy gas drill when for less than half that you could buy a complete set of clean and quiet cordless tools each set soon becoming obsolete with in a year as units with more power came out and then new battery technology came lithium batteries and the one that went from good to bad Dewalt brought out a lithium battery that fit their old 18 volt tools so buy new batteries or a new tool and upgrade all your tools to lithium unlike other brands where to upgrade ment buying all new cordless tool's but they quickly discontinued that for a new set and the new lithium batteries didn't fit the old tools I bought a mod 4 drill and when 1 of it's batteries failed converted it to run off a sealed lead acid battery ment it was corded but the power pack was on my belt and using 6 volts on a 4.5 volt drill gave it more power and a lot more run time then came makita 6 volt system and then 9 volt more power ment more tools and finally I could work anywhere with no 120 volt power needed game changer for the building industry

Hey Taryl. I have never seen a "Step N Start" before. That thing is definitely cool! I have seen quite a few contraptions for yard equipment but never a "Step N Start". I also like when they send a love note telling how simple the unit can be installed. Hahaha! Usually ends up needing a huge supply of tools 🔧 to complete the installation. A phone number on the love note is nice however the person on the other end has no idea how to help you! Hahaha! Love the "Mysteries and Oddities" Taryl!

This might explain the bent crank problems they bring you from the Nudist Colony . Because it is a Murray I would have been kicking it before that install. Happy Fathers Day

You should do a cheesy 80’s style commercial for this thing ! It be funny for sure !

@garyalensr

Жыл бұрын

That's an awesome idea.

@NoWr2Run

Жыл бұрын

@@garyalensr Got to get sum " STONE WASHED JEANS " LOL.

@garyalensr

Жыл бұрын

@@NoWr2Run Id bet Taryal has a pair of two of stone washed jeans😂

@NoWr2Run

Жыл бұрын

@@garyalensr I bet you're right or he could use his " Back to the future mower " to get a pair😂

The old British lawnmower manufacturer "ATCO" used to make a range of 'kickstart' mowers in the 1920s and 30s, but that system was fitted from factory. It actually worked rather well - no ropes, no recoil, nothing like that at all. Instead, it used a pedal and quadrant, which engaged with sprocket type of arrangement with a one way clutch. I had one as a vintage show piece for several years, until I sold on. The engine was a Villiers two stroke, but mine was a bit worn-out, and an absolute pillock of a thing to start.

@bentullett6068

Жыл бұрын

I think it was because the engines were based on motorbike engine designs. Some of the 1920-30's cylinder mowers also had crank handle start.

Happy Fathers Day Taryl. Thank you for todays video on the foot start conversion. I collect of small engine and lawn mower ads and have one from Western Auto that shows a feature called “Tip-Toe” starting. It is on one of their Wizard push mowers with a Briggs engine. Don’t they sold many, have only seen it in this old ad. Thank you for all you and your sons work to record edit and post these videos.

Happy Fathers Day Taryl and to all the grass rats out there. Actually this was pretty cool, some one was trying hard to make a million.

@1pcfred

Жыл бұрын

There's nothing quite like that American quality. A hole that needed to be reamed, brackets too short, a pad that falls off. You can't get that sort of thing anywhere else.

@bernieglass8098

Жыл бұрын

​@@1pcfred I disagree. Look at today's domestic vehicles lol

I think it’s safe to say no one ever made millions off that brilliant idea. I thought it looked great in the nice box it was in 😂

Hee Haw !!!! Bucktooth Sunday is here again . I get more excited knowing I'm going to wake up to another awesome video than when my wife tells me we're having blackeye peas , mustard greens and gater tails smothered in possum belly gravy for dinner ! (My favorite ) . And Happy Fathers Day to all !

The old wind up starters were the bees knees. Possibly, the 'toes goes' if you weren't careful.

Congratulations Taryl, Your video are world famous on KZread on the Interweb. Job well done fella.

Thank you taryl for the tour of your shop and the new building. It was an honor and the highlight of my trip from Florida the Indiana to meet you and your son. please keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos hope to get lot more subscribers, thank you.

Man that thing kicked your butt😂 I'm going to put one of those on my truck on my girlfriend and on my dog

NOT BAD, THAT STEP AND START WORK OKAY. IT WAS COOL TO SEE ANYWAYS. THANK YOU TARYL. OH AND HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TARYL.

Another type of starter I remember using back in the early 60s was a wind up crank that took the place of the rope starter. Real PIA.

@Boobtube.

Жыл бұрын

i remember those

@cjack121

Жыл бұрын

I still have a lump in my forearm from one of those.

@Willy12927

Жыл бұрын

@@cjack121 They were great if the mower started on the first crank, but one of the ones I used was a problem starter. Lost track of the number of times I would have to crank it, but once it started it was a real blessing as the mower was self propelled and there were a of banks to go up, plus the people paid me really well and gave me a meal.

@johnhooton3286

Жыл бұрын

We had those on the farm. I should have saved a few.

@Willy12927

Жыл бұрын

@@johnhooton3286 Just one of many things we wish we had saved.

I could see this being useful for someone who's missing an arm and wouldn't be able to hold the bail handle and pull the rope at the same time.

@1pcfred

Жыл бұрын

I wrenched my back out once pull starting a mower. When I did it I was like really? I wasn't in the worst of shape at the time. I just pulled on it wrong. I don't know if stomping you can mess yourself up. Probably. But the day I pulled my back out I wished I'd been stomping then. Because I was hurting for like a week after that. Was just this twinge I had going on.

They used to have step-and-starts on motorcycles. lol. Strength! GODspeed!

Love your videos happy fathers day

Iv never seen one but it's pretty cool,I like it, Happy Father's Day

Thanks , I love your videos. Always learn something new.

I've been thinking of that idea for years. Thank you for bringing it to the table. Very cool!

For someone whit sholder problem or a amputee this idee is golden, many few adjustments on the geometry or not even ..its working like was intended I give a 👍

Like Sunday nights look for your Channel and you always Educate me Thank You Sir Happy Fathers day

Great job showing and telling, how the step and start works. Good ideal if your motor will start easy yes good ideal , great video see ya next time see ya bye bye.

Love the videos happy fathers day grass rats.

Thanks for another entertaining video. I am a devoted fan for many years. Rating for Step and start (POS) fun to watch the installation.

Happy Father's day Taryl.🇺🇲🇺🇲🍻

Great video I’ve never seen that before lol thanks for sharing have a great Father’s Day

Good day from Ontario. I always thought than Don"s were pretty good fellows LOL Thanks

That is a great idea!! I'm going to make one for my go-kart 👍🏻

Shorten the part where you step and you will be able to rotate the assembly more because it won't run into the ground as soon. Shortening it will mean having to step harder on it, though, because the lever arm is shorter. Also you could add a bumper at the bottom of the throw to cushion it so the end of the throw isn't so jarring. More complicated would be to add a gearing mechanism to regain the mechanical advantage lost from shortening the arm, but would need three gears instead of two so the part attached to the pull cord rotates in the same direction as the foot pedal.

@jeffpiatt3879

Жыл бұрын

That was going to be my comment, as well.

@TuttleScott

Жыл бұрын

and a return spring wouldnt hurt either.

Wow! that's really an oddity. Seems like if you have to bend over to press the primer, you might as well pull the starter rope while down there. Or just attach a longer rope to the top of the push handle (gee, I think somebody already did that).

There have been times I would. Like to have one on my mower. Thanks taryl and happy father's day 💕

Lil Johnny gonna have a tuff time startin Gwampas old Wizard mower with them stubby legs.

HAD ONE OF THESE WHEN I WAS A KID. IT WORKED GREAT!!! THIS WAS BACK IN THE 1960’s

Man I loved your show. This step and start got my mind going. I have been trying to figure out how to get my mower started since I had a stroke I can`t pull the rope any more. If you know where I could find me one of these I would love to buy it. I just wanted to let you know that I will be watching your channel from now on I think you do a wonderful job. I hope you had a great Fathers day. :8ter my friend.

Pretty cool IMO. I am honestly surprised that you dont see this product, or others like it on the market today.

Dam it Taryl --- I still see that Woods Mowing Machine AKA Grasshopper in the yard ----- I'm still waiting on the video showing us how to rebuild one of those Eaton Gemini Hydros , I'll almost bet one side is out on that thing since it's been sitting in your yard so long 🤔🤔 --- I bought some chainsaws and some lots at a estate auction and got a apparatus that makes a chainsaw into a hedge trimmer . It mounts on the bar nuts and has teeth like a hedge trimmer . It's still new in the package . I've never seen one before but the package looks old . But , but , but Taryl with that mower you don't have to bend over to pull the rope to start it ---- well you have to after you cut the rope off .

Happy Fathers Day Grass Rats.

Guess if you had 2 broke arms and grass was getting high Love y’all’s show Holla loud Top Grass Rat

Besides its design & performance issues, this contraption would make storage of the mower really inconvenient for people who don't have much space and need to fold the handles. When an engine is properly maintained, the regular recoil is sufficient.

Cool video. Definitely an oddity. Never ever seen one of those. Probably ended up on the as seen on TV shelf 😮

I think it's pretty smart invention 👍👍

Thats an excellent invention!........ive never seen it before.......thats awesome...original dactal starter!.......your back never hurts again when you start it on this way!....thx for the vid!

Got my attention, they'll have to try it on the MOON and see how well it works! Keep up the good work!!!

I think back in the day it was probably a good idea especially for people that didn't have enough arm strength to pull start a mower your legs are typically stronger than your arms so for women or younger kids or elderly people probably was easier to start it that way then pull starting it if it works better than it don't

I gotta get one! Adding to mower shopping list now

might be useful if adapted to big generators that don't have starters . some are really hard to pull start .

Very cool,great idea. I'm going to steel it and build a couple for my push mowers.Getting to be a old fart and this will save my back. HAPPY FATHERS DAY Y'ALL.

@n3bruce

Жыл бұрын

Not sure about it being easier, I am a fat 64 year old fart with bad knees and kick starting it seems kind of awkward to me.

@johnlease2369

Жыл бұрын

I'm a 65 year old with bad back and good knees for now.

Can't wait to trip over that every couple of steps. Fantastic.

Gotta love this guy!😊

@charlesemerson9889

9 ай бұрын

Step and start would be more effective if you step on the lever lightly to get the motor in the compression stroke and then stomp it!

New one on me . Doesn't lever enough rope .Thanks Taryl !!

Awesome idea!!

Happy Fathers day Taryl i hope you got something better than a step and start

Man I love this idea 💡. I have had 2 rotater cuff Sergeys. because i was a diesel mechanic for 22 years and would love to had this after the surgery 😊 great show guys

I always like the mowers with the crank handle on top. Seemed pretty effortless..

@muttsez

Жыл бұрын

i always like the mowers that had someone else pushing them......🤣

Love the Slipknot joke. Absolutely my favorite band!!!!

I guess it's supposed to resemble kick starts on motorcycles and gasoline powered washing machines? I could be wrong. It's a good idea if implemented correctly as our leg muscles are typically more powerful than our arms but this looks somewhat flimsy, especially on a cheap mower deck. It is lever based so that's a benefit. I have always told people that starting a lawn mower isn't as hard as they are probably starting it as I say (and instructions are also saying this) pull the rope out slowly until you feel resistance, retract the rope all the way, then give it a fast strong pull and the engine is probably started at that point.

I think this is a great idea, and did a cursory look to buy one. There you have it.

Kind of cool!. My old original 1949 Cushman Highlander has one, still works fine after all these years. bought it when I as 14, I'm 77 now.

Good one Don !

Wow what a treat! Thanks TD🦇🦖

I have a kick start from 1954.. it's a cool way to start the mower

WOW I can't believe this hasn't been popular

I figured the lack of length of pull was going to make it sucky. Great video. Nice unit to mount it on.

I like it! Probably good for someone with a bad shoulder that can tug a lot on a pull rope.

Pretty cool idea....happy Father's Day Taryl.

For the first summer after my shoulder surgery, that might have been a handy attachment, except I think my electric start probably worked a little bit better🙂

It's a GREAT idea!

Nifty stuff man!!

Great idea 4 person with back problems!

I like the step and start

Defiantly one of my favorite bands

Kind of a good idea. I'd never seen one of those myself. Cheers! 🍻

I GOTTA have a go at this , a bit of a geared up version perhaps lol

It is actually something that could of caught on if there had been enough advertisement or endorsement by engine or mower manufacturers. Thanks for sharing. I actually know several older folks that love to mow their property but have a hard time starting their mower. Nice .

It's a great idea when your buddy is really into vintage motorcycles

Pretty neat idea. I like it!

I watch all of your videos from south Carolina

I remember ads for this on TV. Never known anyone who bought the kit though.

Hey taryl I'm surprised it didn't take of not a bad idea great video my friend 😀 God Bless you and the rest of the crew by the way happy fathers day and there's your dinner

Thing doesn’t look like it works so great 😂

Growing up in the 60's my Dad had a pusher with a Briggs & Stratton hand crank. You flipped a lever on top of the engine, manually cranked it to wind up a ratcheting spring , and when you flipped the handle back over it would release the spring and crank the engine. Hopefully it would finally start after 5 or 6 cranks sessions. Those were the days.

Hello Taryal, have you ever seen that lawn mower engine that you would wind up or crank up and then hit like a trigger, then the mower would start? Back lik, in the late sixties, early 70's when I was young.

@lsj1

Жыл бұрын

I used one of those as a lad. It was a Lawn Boy mower. Crank the thing up, then press a button and away she went.

@olddirtyburt7522

2 ай бұрын

Engine color was baby blue at least on ours. Flip the crank over, was on a hinge, turn the crank and it would tighten a spring . And I think it would release when you stowed the handle. I was very young, but even my ma could start it.

Interesting idea but I’ll stick to rope start. Happy Father’s Day Taryl and all Grass Rats.

Step and Start that accessory to the scrap bin!

Great idea. Great video

The Step and Start looked like an idea that needed some refinement.

Happy Father's Day Taryl

I like the recoiled that you wind up then push the button to spin motor. We had several on the farm back in the 70-80's. They are not exactly safe but worked extremely well.

Great idea

It reminds me of the kickstarter on my friend's BMW R69.