Toro Greens Reel Lawn Mower Restoration / Rebuild Project GM1000
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2018
- Dead Toro Greensmaster 1000 back to life and restored it after getting a great deal on it . Mowing Short. Reel mowing at its best.
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This was one of the most satisfying things I’ve watched in a long time. You got such a steal on the holy grail of reel mowers. Phenomenal job on the restoration and the whole production of this. It was truly a pleasure to watch.
Thank you, it was an amazing deal to find one never used by a pro. Thanks for the nice comment and for watching.
Driving to Chicago from St Louis to pick up a Toro 1000 next week. Long ago this video inspired me and now is the time to actualize. Thank you!
I'd say you got lucky not having to clean the carb / jets. Fuel that old almost always leaves some green chunkies that plug up the ports. Ultrasonic cleaners are awesome for resolving this. Nice mower!
Thanks for a good starter video, just bought a gm1000 and this will help get me started renovating my machine
Thank you very much for the nice comment! Glad it will help. These machines are built to last.
Thanks for the tips on the motorcycle cleaner and vacuum pump, I have a lot of work to do on it and it’s nice to watch a good video that shows good tips and narrated well.
You found a gem. Very thorough in your explanations, nice video.
Thank you kindly for the nice comments and for watching!
Lot of great tips on here. I’m going to try out the motorcycle cleaner for sure. Also like the oil pump and fitting for putting in the new oil. Thanks.
It's some amazing stuff. You can see in my other engine cleaning video how well it works for a car engine compartment too. Night and day in 5 minutes.
I know it’s 3 years on but what cleaner are you using?
You’re really going to like this machine.
Congratulations and Enjoy
Thank you very much, yes it looks like a great find. Best wishes
Amazing content. Some great tips. Please keep up the great work!
Nice job, very informative. I'll bet you were / are having fun with the Toro, Swardman and now Allett. Congrats.
Wow guy- This is my 2nd video of yours. The first was a dethatcher video. You've got some good stuff. Informative and presented in an interesting way. Props.
Any update videos on you cutting with this machine? Super impressive on the restoration by the way.
I've bought lots of used equiptment and I mostly agree w/ what you said. I had the exact same kawasaki engine and besides the air filter and fuel bowl needing replacement it started up instantly after someone had it sit for years. On my personal equipment that I have sit for a long time, some are project engines and sit for 2+ years I drain all the fuel, drop the sediment bowl(most people forget that one and drop the carb bowl. Let everything evaporate for several days and put it in storage 100% dry and these will start up several years later w/o issue. If it's something I use once a year I run either tru fuel or aspen in it and have never had an issues. The longest I had something sit w/ tru fuel was 3 years and it started right up.
I don't really change spark plugs anymore, especially on used equipment since they tell a story. I recently bought a John Deere riding mower and the previous owner swore the head gasket was bad. The spark plug didn't snow signs of oil being burned and It burned out the valve cover gasket was the culprit. After I get the machine running I'll clean the spark plugs and reuse them. If it's a good NGK plug the electrode isn't going to get worn enough to really ever need replacing in a lawnmower engine. I've had equiptment w/ old old old Briggs w/ the original plugs and after cleaning they fired up just fine. The only spark plugs I'll change are Torch as I've had one or two of those that were bad. I may have had 1 bad NGK but it was after I cleaned it and I'm pretty sure I broke the ceramic while cleaning.
I also like to do a thorough inspection of the belts as if they are cracked I'll get new ones.
Last thing depending on where they were stored I like to take the top tin off to look for mice nests and if the aluminum fins are dirty clean them. I didn't do this until I almost caught a machine on fire. The thing was smoking everywhere and I was sure it was going to go up in flames...Luckily it didn't.
Awsome explanation right there!!👍👍
Thank you for the nice comment. I appreciate it.
Cleaning is a must to get to all the mechanics.
I just bought one today! Same mower. Excellent video, thank you! New sub
Awesome! Thank you!
Great tip on leveling the engine.
Love the machine good job
great videos and tips.different from other channels.i use a little giant spray tip to clean my mowers to limit water.will try motorcycle cleaner
Thank you so much for the nice comment. I really appreciate it. I like your ideas also! Best wishes to you.
Nice job. Learned a lot of skills from the video
Glad it was helpful thank you
I really want to pick up one of these greens mowers but worried I won’t be able to restore it. $300 is a great price! Congrats
Great video. I am looking for a power reel mower for personal use. Your video gives me the confidence to purchase a used machine. Thanks.
That was a great bargain!
If things have sat for a long time, it is better to clean out the float bowl by taking it off the carb. Usually the jets are OK but if you have an ultrasonic cleaner, you can clean the entire carb. First thing to do is to check for spark.
I bought a used mower with a Kawasaki motor and it had the same plastic bulb on the fuel switch . I unscrewed it and it was full of gunge. It’s definitely worth cleaning that I think it’s a water trap and should be cleaned
Do you ever send your oil for testing? I use Blackstone Labs for my boat but I could see testing high-end lawn equipment.
Great channel! Thank you 😊
Thank you so much. Best wishes to you.
I agree you have a great channel!! Very good at explaining. You would make a great teacher! I also like your northern accent.
@@randyman8984 Thank you for the VERY kind comment. I really appreciate it. These all take a lot of time but I really enjoy getting to share what I do with everyone and the feedback really is encouraging. Lots more coming too. Thank you again
Very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
I bought mine for $400 and it came with the transport wheels, drove to NC six hours from me to pick it up, hopefully it turns out to be a good buy.
Very cool! Up here they are very tough to find also. Having worked on a lot of equipment these are very rugged. Most times it will just be maintenance items that will cause any issues which can be easily resolved. Hope it works out well for you!
Yeah these mowers are mainly used for warm season grasses like bermuda, But they do nice on cool season grasses too. Check out connor ward here on you tube. He has a cool season grass type and mows VERY low with a reel and his lawn looks amazing!
I have bermuda and would love to find a deal like you did on a reel. I have been looking at getting a reel. Main thing Ive read is you have to have a level lawn for it look its best. Something I dont lol
@@randyman8984 Yes I have seen his channel. Very nice lawn he has for sure!
Great video! I've enjoyed all the videos that related to me that you've made. This is my favorite so far. Where did you get replacement parts and find out what year model it is? I do have labels. It's not very clear to me though. Thanks
you have some great timesavers in this one. im a lawn care guy, and I picked up two MUST ads in this video. Im getting that stihl sprayer for washing fluid, and the caps for the 1 quart bottles. Im always looking for a funnel to top off oil on our equipment. That is such a great idea....TY!!
Thank you. They have saved me a lot of times over the years and some very nasty chemicals work great in the Stihl too so it's heavy duty. I wish Stihl sold online but most dealers cary that size in stock..
Any thoughts for a funnel top for the 5 qt jugs of oil?
I haven't seen one for those. I usually get the 1qt bottles for small engine work so I can get them in tighter spots.
A fabulous machine….
1) when draining/filling mower fluids it is better to put down a tarp. spilled fluids will kill grass and stain the driveway.
2) i would recommend putting in some seafoam or b12 chemtool to dissolve varnish build up.
3) i use a little anti seize on the spark plug
Cant wait to see her in action
Me too, I will be getting the reel to a sharpener soon to let the mowing low action begin before it snows here :)
Just found a very clean Greensmaster 1000 with brand new bed knife for $400. I've been looking for almost a year and one finally popped up on Craigslist locally. It cuts paper all the way across the blade so I feel like I got a SUPER bargain. After watching this video I'm going to get all the grease fittings applied. How many did you find?
Great video!!!
I think you got a great deal also. I believe there were 8, they are all visible though, and there is one under the belt cover too. Definitely download the service manual which you can get online as well. Best wishes.
What motorcycle cleaner do you use did I miss that part? The brand?
Hiya,
What a great video, I like the way you guys in the states do things. What is the motorcycle cleaner you used called.
Keep up the good work. Regards,
Howard (from UK)
Thank you for the kind comment! Love to hear from friends in the UK. The cleaner is sold under a few names but it's either S100 or Also Total Autowash. Here are a couple of links... amzn.to/2RNUQGM or amzn.to/2DwFuTS They are are basically the same product and I have used both with great results. Thanks for watching and please share my growing channel with others who like this type of fun :) Best wishes to you.
Thanks for taking the trouble to reply so quickly, I'll certainly pass on the link and all the very best with the channel. Howard
p.s. I liked this particular piece even more second time round.
Ya know those wheels come off when you mow on the greens or tees the wheels are just for transport. If it is set for greens it will be set at about 7/16 of an inch or shorter, if it is set for tees it is set at about 3/8 to 1/2 inch.
Nice find! How much you sell it for? Just curious being I’m about to spend $400 on a McLane Reel Mower.
Thanks I dont remember exactly. Sounds like a good deal on the mcclane
I decided to get one. Please let me know if you see anywhere, because in my country it is not exist or really hard to find. I'd appreciate! Many many Thanks for the content :)
Thank you very much.
Which motorcycle cleaner did you use on this? I just picked up the same machine and if I could get half the results you did I'd be ecstatic!
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What motorcycle cleaner did you use?
Take the tires off before you mow. They are quick release, and it will move at a more manageable speed.
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What's the maximum cutting height?
Just over 1" though I am working on some modifications that may get it to 2" - Thank you for watching
Do you have a link where to get the vacuum pump like yours?
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I’m about to do this. Can you tell me what motorcycle cleaner you use?
They call the roller on the front a Wyllie Roller in the Golf Industry !!!
Do you have a product name for the clean you used?
Do you have a link to your socket removal set?
What type of grease did you use?
I like to use Castrol Pyroxplex blue
I never see you use this reel to mow ur lawn ... I want to see how it cut after restore it. Can you make video of it?
It is a sad tale for me with the reel mower. It was a beautiful machine and I was very excited to use it but after I sat back and realized I had over an acre of grass I realized :) that it wasn't going to work. I also like to mow multiple times a week. I never would have been done! I have looked at a few riding machines but without a vacuum pickup I don't think it's practical for me. So the short version is that I sold it. But with equipment I am always getting new items so there is a good chance there will be another one back in my life and I will share a video of it.
@@SilverCymbal I wish u still have it and sell it to me.
:) Keep an eye on Craigslist they are out there, you might have to drive a bit but yo can locate them,
@@SilverCymbal thank you
What’s the name of the chemical he uses?
How much did it cost.?
what brand motorcycle cleaner?
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What’s the name of the motorcycle cleaner?!
P21 Total Auto Wash or P21 Motorcycle Cleaner - You can get it here amzn.to/2WwzTqs
@@SilverCymbal damn you weren't lying on that price
@@motherbanginghenry Nope. it was a great deal but a LONG drive that day to get it. The fact it was so nice made it worth the trip though.
@@SilverCymbal I was referring to the cleaner $100 for a bottle kinda steep
@@motherbanginghenry Oh yes, sorry. For the 5liter it is expensive but you can buy a small version of it right here: amzn.to/2WwzTqs Much more reasonable and you can try it out.
I did a John Deere years ago.
What year is your Toro?
I believe it is a 2004
Do you still have and use this machine on your lawn.
No I sold it. It was a nice machine. but long term I would no longer recommend it. The issue is pats prices and maintenance. You have to take the whole machine to a shop for sharpening and most won't do it. Don't be fooled by a few people that have a place to take it, that's not the norm. This is the reason prices on these skyrocketed, but then went back down. You are much better off buying an Allett long term if you wan't to mow low. Hope this helps.
@@SilverCymbal Thanks a bunch. Almost made the move and figured as much. My wife would of killed me If I brought one home:)
Can you send me a link to the motorcycle cleaner.
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Do you have a product name for the cleaner you used ?
Yes its right here: amzn.to/3O31aIr
Thanks!
Damn $300 … I want one so bad
What year?
2007 - Thank you for watching.
how much u paid for it?
$300USD - It was a very low price.
My dream
personally I would of done the cleaning nd greasing at the very end, once I know for a fact the machine is in running condition.
it would be a waste of time if you find out their was something wrong with the engine or something major.
Take off the transport whells
Yes for mowing at the lowest level, of course.
Great video.. Are you interested in selling??
I appreciate it, but it's long gone. I traded it for a snowblower if I remember.
@@SilverCymbal ok Cool.. I'm looking to purchase one
You could have just taken the wheels off and it would sit level...
I'll buy it from you for $400 😁
$400? Lol
I always liked your videos but this one is a bit of a click bait to me. It's just a regular maintenance video. Calling it restoration/rebuild is just weird...