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Restoring the WORST Mower Ever? | Countax K18 RESTORATION - Part 1

Machinery Restorer

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In this restoration video I'm restoring an old 1992 Countax ride on lawnmower. Over the years it has decayed significantly and is in dire need of restoration. Join me as I fully restore the tractor mower to its former glory!

Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
0:37 - Tractor Disassembly
7:43 - Sourcing and Repairing Cutting Deck
13:02 - Disassembling the Cutting Deck
14:25 - PTO Disassembly
15:00 - The History of Countax
20:10 - Engine Disassembly
30:55 - Cleaning the Engine
34:07 - Making a Custom Tool

Thank you to my Patrons
Patreon: daggerwin

Music by Epidemic Sound

20 Comments

@mechanicalglass 1 year ago

How does it get better than this? wake up from a long night shift to find a brand new machinery restorer video! Perfect way to start my Tuesday evening that's for sure!

@natedog24639 1 year ago (edited)

Can’t stress how much I love this channel. As a physician, I eat lunch and frequently watch you videos whether it be farming sim or this. Genuinely you helped me through med school and residency. I recently became a Patreon and I truly appreciate you and your effort and time you put into your videos. You are a master at what you do and extremely talented. Cheers mate! I can’t wait to see the rest of the restoration!

@simonbreckerbohm 1 year ago (edited)

19:58 "One day every machine will be scrapped unless somebody is there, to look after them..."

Very nicely said 😍🤝🏻

@VikingShipExplorer 1 year ago

Don't ever stop challenging your restoration skills. You are an inspiration to us all. I love restoring old garden tractors, and the reward pays out in smiles and a touch of pride. Can't wait for part 2.

@pauljrose2513 1 year ago

I worked on these models at a Countax dealer from 1995 - 2000 and remember attending a training course at the factory. We had a tour of production and I distinctly remember the welders hand constructing the bodywork and parts stacked up ready for powder coating. A really enjoyable video and such a good job so far, really inspirational.

@1401196616091996 1 year ago

One of the best YouTube resto’ channels to date…..

@JakePalmer198 1 year ago

I dread the day (if ever) that rattle gun dies and/or you get a new one, the sound of it undoing nuts and bolts has engrained itself as a staple sound of this channel, please don't rush do get rid of it.

@Player-lk1pm 1 year ago

i love the mix between narrated and partially sped up footage! thanks, dag!

@Ylmorko 1 year ago

my wife asked me what I'm watching, I told her my kind of ASMR

@jamesfield5346 1 year ago

I agree 💯% with intensive deep cleaning of the case/sump. My philosophy is, "you can never be too clean.". That's just what I've been taught since I was very young.

@johnrex4819 1 year ago

I cannot believe those back wheels came off that easy...

@knightmedic9556 1 year ago

This one is gonna be a fun watch. Thanks for keeping on!

@IcecalGamer 1 year ago

Ty Restorer for putting "Part 1" in the title.
I can wait for the final part and watch them all at once.

@kazbones 1 year ago

I love how you can take a terrible looking mower, that most people would just scrap and turn it into a beautiful looking piece of art. Your knowledge of the machines is impressive and combined with your attention to detail it all makes your videos a joy to watch. Keep up the great work and i look forward to many more!