Thank you for this video but now that it’s tracking straight, one steering arm is a bit more forward than the other one when going forward. It looks funny and is making my OCD go off the charts. Is it not possible to have both arms the same position and it also track straight?
Nope. What you said was true but that will only fix a small adjustment and most likely leave your steering lever off center while driving. I wish you went into the speed of the transaxle adjustment.
Yes you are right you can adjust the tracking through the adjustment of your transaxles, however you can also through off “neutral” on your machine if you are not careful. In order to provide a user friendly video for people to quickly and simply adjust their tracking we felt that this was the best way to display that. Thank you for your input!
The issue I had was not tracking straight in reverse. I adjusted the trans rods to correct that. Then I used the cams to adjust the forward tracking. Is that the correct way to get it to track straight in both directions?
@@gibby9209 That's the way to do it. I have a Myride 54". It has the Toro engine. The transmission adjustment rods are a real pain. Very touchy and like to move when you tighten the screws. Mine came from the factory to the local dealer. The local deal was supposed to set it up. My tracked correctly but the steering handles where even. It could not be fixed by those cam bolts. It me many tries. I finally got it good enough. As far as I know they don't use those rods to adjust the trany speeds anymore. Mine now goes forward and back strait but it's not proporsional when backing up. What are you using for rear tire pressure? For some reason I can't respond to replies. Leave one and I will just make a new comment. Good Luck!
If done properly it will not effect the top speed. If both sides are “pulled back” then yes it can affect the overall top speed. If you would like to guarantee that you are not effecting the top speed make sure to turn the adjustment bolts out as far as possible to give you the most speed and then slow down the faster side so that the unit tracks straight. If you have any other questions let me know and I would be glad to help
I have searched all over. Unable to find info on a problem on 2020 toro time cutter with my ride. My left steering handle has become very loose. Almost as if it could fall off sorta. Is there a way to tighten this or is something broke. I would very much appreciate any help with this. First time seeing this channel. Am now subscribing also.
Thank you for subscribing! There are two things that could be causing your handle to feel as loose as it is. 1. The dampener is no longer connected to the actuator arm. On all of the Timecutters they use a gas dampener that is intended to create resistance in the control arms. We have seen a few of the dampeners become detached from the actuator arm (what your control handle bolts to) and this in turn makes the forward and reverse controls very loose. OR 2. The bolt that holds the actuator arm to the frame of the mower has come loose. The actuator arm is what you control handle connects to and is the pivot control for your steering and what allows you to push you control handle back and fourth. If this actuator becomes loose you will feel a bunch of play in the left to right direction as you are pulling the stick inwards from the "park" position. Both of these components are located under the fender which can easily be removed with a T27 torq bit. You will need to remove the fuel cap from the tap and that can be removed by gently but firmly pull outwards on the fuel cap and then your fender can come off. Here are the part numbers for the actuator and for the dampener should you need them or need to replace them. If you have any other questions let me know. Actuator: 119-3470 Dampener: 132-6853
@@stevemyersserviceinc ok thanks. Mine came from dealer with 30psi in front and I called them and they said they put all of them that way and not to go too much lower. And my manual just says to do what's on the tire but my front tires just have a max load rating, no psi info. I even called Toro and they didn't have a clear answer either. Weird. Guess I've been mowing with way too high psi all year lol
@@jstinnette Mechanically speaking there is nothing wrong with having that much psi in your tires other than it makes for a rough ride. We recommend the psi ranges so that the operator gets the most comfort out of their machine as possible. Either way is acceptable but one is just a little more comfortable
If memory serves me right they did put them on 2007-2010 Timecutters and then for 2011-2019 Timecutters they switched to the adjustment rods in the back near the transmission. They all are adjustable just some are easier than others
@@stevemyersserviceinc the only problem with the adjustments in the back is when you get the front straight, when you back up you go to one side or the other depending on which one you adjusted in the front believe me I tried it a hundred times on different machines that don't have those cams
In most cases from the factory one side is faster than the other and you are not able to speed up the “slow” side without affecting the “neutral” positioning. Therefore you slow down the “fast” side to match the operating speed of the slower side so that neutral is not affected and you get a machine that is driving straight.
I was able to fix my Mower today! I didn’t want to take it to the dealer just for this simple fix. Thank you once again
That is great to hear, you’re welcome!
Thank you for this video but now that it’s tracking straight, one steering arm is a bit more forward than the other one when going forward. It looks funny and is making my OCD go off the charts. Is it not possible to have both arms the same position and it also track straight?
Excellent tutorial for calibration. Saving to my view list👍
Glad it was helpful!
Nope. What you said was true but that will only fix a small adjustment and most likely leave your steering lever off center while driving. I wish you went into the speed of the transaxle adjustment.
Yes you are right you can adjust the tracking through the adjustment of your transaxles, however you can also through off “neutral” on your machine if you are not careful. In order to provide a user friendly video for people to quickly and simply adjust their tracking we felt that this was the best way to display that. Thank you for your input!
The issue I had was not tracking straight in reverse. I adjusted the trans rods to correct that. Then I used the cams to adjust the forward tracking. Is that the correct way to get it to track straight in both directions?
@@gibby9209 That's the way to do it. I have a Myride 54". It has the Toro engine. The transmission adjustment rods are a real pain. Very touchy and like to move when you tighten the screws.
Mine came from the factory to the local dealer. The local deal was supposed to set it up. My tracked correctly but the steering handles where even. It could not be fixed by those cam bolts. It me many tries. I finally got it good enough. As far as I know they don't use those rods to adjust the trany speeds anymore.
Mine now goes forward and back strait but it's not proporsional when backing up.
What are you using for rear tire pressure?
For some reason I can't respond to replies. Leave one and I will just make a new comment. Good Luck!
So doesn’t this slow down the overall top speed?
I just bought a SS 4225 timesaver with 47 hours.
It pulls left.
Thank You.
If done properly it will not effect the top speed. If both sides are “pulled back” then yes it can affect the overall top speed. If you would like to guarantee that you are not effecting the top speed make sure to turn the adjustment bolts out as far as possible to give you the most speed and then slow down the faster side so that the unit tracks straight. If you have any other questions let me know and I would be glad to help
I have searched all over. Unable to find info on a problem on 2020 toro time cutter with my ride. My left steering handle has become very loose. Almost as if it could fall off sorta. Is there a way to tighten this or is something broke. I would very much appreciate any help with this. First time seeing this channel. Am now subscribing also.
Thank you for subscribing! There are two things that could be causing your handle to feel as loose as it is.
1. The dampener is no longer connected to the actuator arm. On all of the Timecutters they use a gas dampener that is intended to create resistance in the control arms. We have seen a few of the dampeners become detached from the actuator arm (what your control handle bolts to) and this in turn makes the forward and reverse controls very loose.
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2. The bolt that holds the actuator arm to the frame of the mower has come loose. The actuator arm is what you control handle connects to and is the pivot control for your steering and what allows you to push you control handle back and fourth. If this actuator becomes loose you will feel a bunch of play in the left to right direction as you are pulling the stick inwards from the "park" position.
Both of these components are located under the fender which can easily be removed with a T27 torq bit. You will need to remove the fuel cap from the tap and that can be removed by gently but firmly pull outwards on the fuel cap and then your fender can come off.
Here are the part numbers for the actuator and for the dampener should you need them or need to replace them. If you have any other questions let me know.
Actuator: 119-3470
Dampener: 132-6853
@@stevemyersserviceinc Thank you for a quick and great helpful reply. I will check this out.
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So the 15-17 psi you recommend for the 50" etc., That's for the front or rear?
15-17 psi would be for the front tires, recommended rear tire pressure for a 50” would be 12psi
@@stevemyersserviceinc ok thanks. Mine came from dealer with 30psi in front and I called them and they said they put all of them that way and not to go too much lower. And my manual just says to do what's on the tire but my front tires just have a max load rating, no psi info. I even called Toro and they didn't have a clear answer either. Weird. Guess I've been mowing with way too high psi all year lol
@@jstinnette Mechanically speaking there is nothing wrong with having that much psi in your tires other than it makes for a rough ride. We recommend the psi ranges so that the operator gets the most comfort out of their machine as possible. Either way is acceptable but one is just a little more comfortable
@@stevemyersserviceinc thanks, good to know
sucks that they didn't put those cams on the older machines
If memory serves me right they did put them on 2007-2010 Timecutters and then for 2011-2019 Timecutters they switched to the adjustment rods in the back near the transmission. They all are adjustable just some are easier than others
@@stevemyersserviceinc the only problem with the adjustments in the back is when you get the front straight, when you back up you go to one side or the other depending on which one you adjusted in the front believe me I tried it a hundred times on different machines that don't have those cams
Why would you want to slow it down?
In most cases from the factory one side is faster than the other and you are not able to speed up the “slow” side without affecting the “neutral” positioning. Therefore you slow down the “fast” side to match the operating speed of the slower side so that neutral is not affected and you get a machine that is driving straight.
WHY THEY GOTTA MAKE THEM FRONT CASTER BRACKETS A DIFFERENT COLOR THAN THE REST OF THE MOWER !!!!???? MAKES THE MOWER LOOK CHEAP!!!!
better to try and speed up the slow side. If you keep slowing your mower you lose one of the best attributes of the Toro...speed.
11mm works better :)