Yardmax YG 1550 1 Year review - You must watch before purchase!
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- Yardmax YG 1550 1 Year review - You must watch before purchase!
A great lawn mower but there has been a couple issues. Be sure to watch to the end before you make you decision to purchase the Yardmax YG 1550. - Розваги
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for posting this review. My 4-year old Bolen's didn't start today, so I thought I should start shopping for a new mower. I buy a new mower every 3 to 4 years since at around $250 (used to be $179-199) these are basically "throw-away" mowers. I do change the oil every year on my mower. One time I spent $60 to have a $149 mower tuned up, but then only lasted a year. That's when I realized it is best to buy a budget mower and then get rid of it every few years when it breaks. I mow a few acres every 2 weeks with the push mower (good exercise - friends and neighbors think I'm nuts - but I won't overturn on a riding mower!) I have never seen such cheap wheels on a mower, so I am so thankful to see this review. Knowing that YardMax won't warranty the wheels is a big red flag for me since I mow everything in my path on my rural property (Grass, brush, the occasional rock, etc.) If you don't get satisfaction from the manufacturer, I would complain to the retailer that sold you the mower. And, FYI, I filled out the support form on the YardMax website and include the link to this video. I let YardMax know that, based on your review, I will NOT buy their product.
I agree, mowers of this size used to last almost forever!!! The engine is still going strong but I finally had to replace the other wheel as well. Thanks for watching and sharing this video with YardMax. Below are my two updates. All the best in your search for a new mower. ua-cam.com/video/nLp_W84mvk0/v-deo.html , ua-cam.com/video/cN6VVeQjn0s/v-deo.html.
Just wanna say, you've come a long way over the years. I'm just really glad you don't hold your phone anymore, especially with a phone or camera that doesn't have anti shake stabilization technology. lol. You've gotten much better at speaking as well, not to mention video editing. Keep up the good work!
Nice Yard!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
It runs at a fixed high speed. When the blade hit a tree stump, it cracked the oil pan/crankcase, and it is leaking oil crazy. I've been lawn mowing 45 years and all other mowers just stop spinning under same situation. it is just a year old. Other cons I have are - high gas consumption, gas evaporating away while sitting(never have I seen this before), Rubber flap making backup impossible. It requires a 2-3 primer pushing every time I re-start it. Big wheels catching the low lying branches are annoying too. Pros are as mentioned in the video. I was positive until oil leak.
Thanks for your in-depth comments. It seems that no push mower has an rpm adjustment and is fixed. Very sad about the crankcase. Interesting observation about the gas evaporating, I had not considered. I take the rubber protector off of all my mowers, but I also where safety glasses!! Thanks for watching.
I'd keep any eye on the other rear wheel - inspect for hairline cracks - and I'd replace both now with something from HD or even Walmart. My push mow time is like yours , about 2 hours. Still using my 18 year old push Craftsman 21" with a big Briggs motor. I keep waiting for it to die, and it smokes momentarily when I start it now. I think I'll pass on the Yardmax and opt for a Honda push, not self-propelled (big bucks and hard to find) or one of the MTDs (Troybilt, Cub Cadet, Yard Machine, Craftsman) which all come out of the same factory. If I were you I'd change the oil soon. Looking at what's offered with push mowers, the amount of plastic on them now is very disheartening. I'll buy a spare blade whenever I do buy another mower - that way I can just change it out quickly and always have a spare sharp blade. Thanks for doing the 1 year review.
I appreciate your feedback and suggestions. I like the Honda's as well but I don't recall seeing a push mower in recent years. Hopefully this one will get me a few more years. I'll have to work on the blade and oil change!!!
@@lendermanshop it cant easily come off ziptied to that mother fucker lol
Hard to find a mower with ball bearing wheels. However, your experience, as well as others, makes me think to pass on this mower. I bought a Honda HRX217 and it's a beast. I'm returning it. Very high quality mower but it is not maneuverable around a suburban yard. I have too many things in the way...trees, garden, etc. Maybe I'll go to the Ego.
I agree, manufacturers are getting away from the very practical, small push mowers. I guess the bigger ones just sell better!. Thanks for watching.
Hi... I have the YG1650 model of this mower and love it...but.... when I try to crank it, it runs for a second and then stops. I've used it before this season with no problems, fresh gas, etc.
Figure the carb is clogged, and before I take the thing apart, I thought I'd use some carb cleaner and see if that would fix it. I only have one problem.. I can't figure out how to spray it into the carb without taking it apart.
I took the filters out, and usually you can just spray it there, but that doesn't seem to be a good port to it. Do you have any suggestions?? Any idea where to spray this stuff?
Thanks.
I'm a little late to this comment but maybe try some Sea Foam directly into the gas tank. My generator was running very rough and I added a bit and now it is running fine. Otherwise I think you might need to clean the carb. Thanks for watching, JL.
@@lendermanshop Thank you!
I'm looking to buy a gas powered push mower. I'm not sure what to get. Between Mtd selling out to Black & Decker in 2021 and Briggs & Stratton going bankrupt in 2020 it looks pretty dry.
I'm not finding anything gas powered that was previously built by Mtd which was almost every retail lawnmower in existence.
I'm seeing these powersmart mowers but they have horrible reviews.
I don't have over a thousand dollars to spend on a Husqvarna push mower.
Not sure if John Deere is even making push mowers at the moment.
I've tried a craftsman battery powered 20v. Besides lasting about 12 feet before it quit working, I wasn't impressed with the build. It was about 90% plastic which includes the deck. The manual had no maintenance section. I'm also not to fond of the built in obsolescence of battery life and continuous model changes.
I'd like something towards the 190cc range with a decent motor, tires that don't fall apart. A side shoot with a bag and plug option would also be preferable. I'm not fond of the strictly bag models. They clog easily in damp or high grass.
So, basically a well designed, well built lawnmower. Any suggestions? American made would be nice, but at this point asking for quality at a fair price alone seems like i may as well ask for the moon.
I have had my share of wheels break, especially at the brackets. Same old company story. What did they think, you made the shit up.
Who knows?? Thanks for watching, JL.
Running across the incline in your last video probably lead to the wheel failure besides being a no no. Always operate up and down inclines not across.
Thanks for the note and thanks for watching! JL
Which brand did you use for oil ??
Sorry for such a late reply on this. The manual recommends automotive type 10W-30. I just used some oil that I had sitting in the garage, I think it was the Pep Boys brand. Thanks for watching, JL.
Ran into the same issue wheel broke on me
I finally replaced with Yard Force wheels, they have held up very well. Thanks for watching, JL.
You only need to replace two wheels, the left & right. You don't need to replace the fronts.
Height won't be even from front to rear, the rears will be half an inch taller. That's why having one lever for height-adjusting all four wheels is stupid. If they had separate levers, he could just lower the rear wheels one notch and it would be close enough. That's assuming that the front wheels are also a weird size, like 5.5 inches instead of 6. If they're a standard size then replacing them won't matter and the height can't be corrected without OEM rear wheels.
@@nodak81 It has taller rear wheels and the deck sits higher in the rear already. It can sit flat and still get the job done.
Aren't you supposed to change the oil at least once with a new engine? I'd probably change it.
You are absolutely correct, I will try to get to that asap!! Thanks for watching, JL.
Had my yardmax for over 2 years been working flawlessly no issues at all 1 acer of thick grass gets mowed twice a week during summer sounds more operator error than anything else you mulched part of you lawn mower maybe a American made lawn mower might prevent that lmao
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Front Wheels are trash, one of mines came broken in the box, terrible!
Wow! Sorry to hear that, were you able to return the mower? Thanks for watching.
@lendermanshop Actually they gave me a better deal for the crappy wheels they gave me a 2 for one deal, they said you know what keep the New lawnmower with the one broken wheel, we will just send you a whole New one, 2 for the price of one, you cannot beat that! So I told them I'll take it! Lol
And while the New mower was coming in i went and fixed the broken wheel by ordering a brand new better wheel and now I have 2 brand new mowers!
I will say though the wheels are trash that can easily be changed out to better bar barron wheels then to use those cheap wheels that they come with, other then that everything else is good to go, and oh one other thing the blade DO NOT come sharpen, you have to sharpen it yourself, at least that's what I had to do...
@@chancellorsolicitorfreeinh8409 That is amazing! Glad to hear it! Yes, my blade is just tearing the grass at this point.
Plastic wheels break on all the mowers regardless of the cost or quality of the mower. Then the replacements cost more than the mower is worth. I have a Toro push mower from about 1978 with an aluminum deck and steel wheels. It outlived the engine. Just the opposite now. The plastic shit breaks while the engine is still fine. Plastic wheels, plastic gears in things, plastic auto engine parts and housings. Why do they design things that have to last with plastic. Do they hate us?
Great comment! I know, the amount of plastic and parts that should be metal is frustrating indeed! Thanks for watching, JL.
That wheel broke because someone stepped on the deck those don’t break like that from pushing look how it’s broke your hard on stuff I bet and you said you’ve never changed the oil either 🤦♂️
Agreed, my yard has plenty of trees, roots, bamboo stumps, hills and mounds to go over, a mower needs to handle these feats! While it might appear that it broke from someone standing on the deck, I am the only one using the mower and I certainly do not step on the deck. You are correct, I have yet to change the oil but I don't think that has any effect on the wheel. Thanks for watching, JL.
They wanted too see how you broke it because of how unusual it is for wheel hub to break out on its own it’s a great lawn mower your a terrible owner sorry bud don’t run good equipment down because it can’t handle your abuse
Cheap Chinese made crap. For $ 150 you can get great used American made mower that will last you 20 or more years. My Sears mower lasted 45 years with original wheels.
I cant's say that I disagree! Thanks for watching, JL.
Actually that’s not our experience. Spent almost $400 2 years ago for Toro that never worked right. 100 a pop for “warranty” service that never made it better. Could have bought 2-3 yardmaxes when all was said and done.
Dude who bought a new mower for $150 - maybe 20 years ago - go look now.
We’re looking at Yardmax, glad for this year-in review. Hopefully the wheel is improved but even if not…
@@lendermanshopwow your comment is interesting too - if you think it’s “cheap Chinese crap” put it in your review.
@@lwk4229 Your Toro was probably not made in the USA. My guess...
I said you can still get USED American made mowed, refurbished and ready to serve for years, for $ 150.
bro what???😂😂😂 you definitely can’t, this ant 1968
Lemme tell ya something. STAY AWAY FROM ANYTHING CALLED YARDMAX! Chinese junk! I bought a ‘22 around 5-15-23 and used it only about 5-6 times. It is made with extremely cheap components. The plastic knobs for closing and locking the handle broke off. The height adjustment broke off. The front wheel broke as I was using it and the axle came out off place. The plastic for the undercarriage cracked in two requiring its complete removal. That cover the belt and pulleys for the self propel assembly. Needles to say, that can no longer by used. Surprising no engine issues (yet) and it will cut serious grass-provided you have patching up skills. THIS POS IS CHEAP FOR A REASON AND YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU PAID FOR!