Saving a Barn Find John Deere 100 Series Lawn Tractor | Will It Mow?!

I pulled a 20 year old John Deere lawn mower out of a barn and it hasn't run in over 5 years! Can we get it running and mowing my yard for a few hundred dollars?! Let's get to work and find out. This video covers common steps to get any John Deere 100 Series mower ready for service including: • Tune Up Service (oil change, spark plugs, filters) • Replacing the Fuel Pump • Replacing the Battery • Sharpening Blades • Cleaning and Degreasing • Fixing Oil Leaks • And More! Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @jasonexplainsthings   MORE VIDEOS TO CHECK OUT: Jason Mows Things Playlist:    • Jason Mows Things! (Lawn & Garden)   Rebuilding Honda Lawn Mower Engine:    • How To Rebuild a Lawn Mower Engine ( Honda...   Small Engine Maintenance DIY:    • Small Engine Maintenance Made Easy (ALL SI...   ‪@RaleysSmallEngines‬ How To Replace John Deere 100 Series Gas Tank:    • John Deere Riding Mower Fuel Tank Replacem...   MY SOCIALS: Follow me on Instagram:   / jasonexplainsthings   Follow Nate on Instagram:   / advnate   Check out my new website! https://jasonexplainsthings.com/ Merch and Discount Codes: https://jasonexplainsthings.com/merch... Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonexpl... SUPPLIES AND TOOLS (Amazon Affiliate Links): Craftsman Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/47oihzK Oil Drain Pan: https://amzn.to/4bWx3z6 Oil Filter Wrench: https://amzn.to/3NvL0fh Oil Funnel Kit: https://amzn.to/3Q4VxP8 Tekton 1/2" Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/4opbXz9 BikeMaster Aux Fuel Tank: https://amzn.to/3PUVG8t Dewalt Angle Grinder: https://amzn.to/4urONcC Dewalt Flap Disc: https://amzn.to/4uZIcY3 Milwaukee Impact Wrench: https://amzn.to/3S1gXhg 10W-30 Oil: https://amzn.to/49UQHvb Seafoam: https://amzn.to/49Um4WG Briggs Oil Filter (PN 696854): https://amzn.to/4gdRjjj Briggs Fuel Pump (PN 597338): https://amzn.to/4eaVlGE Briggs 724cc Tune Up Kit: https://amzn.to/4utWBuu Briggs Air Filters: https://amzn.to/4vKkjnx Champion Spark Plugs x2 (PN RC12YC): https://amzn.to/4v6VNNo Valve Cover Gaskets (PN 69071): https://amzn.to/49OJf4H 12V 300CCA U1 Battery: https://amzn.to/4vdAfyD Positive Battery Cables: https://amzn.to/4vKPhfe 1/4" Fuel Line: https://amzn.to/3RRbHgh 1/4" Fuel Shut-Off: https://amzn.to/3ShLx6i Permatex 90 Minute Gasket Maker: https://amzn.to/4401PDp John Deere Front Wheels: https://amzn.to/4vHbcUz 20x10x8 Lawn Mower Tires: https://amzn.to/4oklhV1 Gunk Foaming Engine Cleaner: https://amzn.to/43tqsZ2 Gunk Engine Cleaner and Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3QvlBDM CHAPTERS: 00:00 Pulling Mower Out of Barn 02:44 What's Wrong With the John Deere? 04:39 Parts and Supplies 05:43 Will it Start? 06:32 Replacing Fuel Pump 07:28 It's Working. IT'S WORKING! 08:38 Seafoam Oil and Fuel Treatment 09:20 Draining Old Oil, Filter 10:43 Cleaning the Mower 11:41 Valve Cover Gaskets 12:22 Air Filter and Spark Plugs 12:46 New Fuel Line and Filter 13:15 Wrap Up Engine Service 13:37 New Tires! 14:39 Cleaning Mower Deck and Sharpening Blades 15:33 Will it Mow?! 17:15 Surprise! We're Not Done! #jasonexplainsthings #johndeeregreen #diy ‪@JohnDeere‬ ‪@SeaFoamOfficial‬ ‪@Havoline‬ ‪@briggsandstratton‬