I know that I already thanked you for the videos. I’m buying a Timemaster this month, can’t afford the $200 month lawn cuts from landscapers. Things today seem to always need repair and you’ve covered that. Feel lot better knowing how to maintain the Timemaster. You’re a good guy. Thanks.
A terrific review and primer for a new user. A great help which puts your mind at ease if thinking of buying one. A must-read and follow the great advice.
I recently bought a used Timemaster that needed a bit of work. Your service videos have been a huge help getting it dialed in. This machine makes mowing fun again! Thanks Old Man!
My craftsman pro 223cc push mower had a plastic cover like that in the front, it rusted out in 2 years. I keep my stuff very clean and dry too. It collects grass under the plastic
I generally sell them after two years. Home owners don't put so much wear on their mowers so it should last 5 years or more. I just don't keep mine that long.
Don't know about him but I mow 100 properties every 2 weeks for 25 weeks here in Syracuse NY. So 2 years would be the equivalent of 200 years of mowing for a homeowner. I can get 50% of what I paid for equipment after 2 years so it just makes sense to buy new every two years.
I never try to use warranty. All dealers seam to find a "consumer use" reason for the breakage, so they never cover it. I found it easier and quicker to just fix it yourself.
The Timemaster is made to be tilted with the gas tank up. It the tank is full, it will drip a little. Tilting is the best way to work on the blades and cleaning the deck. Be sure to bring the handle to the upward position to provide support so it does roll over. Handle is designed to provide stability when tilted.
@@cheaperthandirtvideos1 ok thanks for that info. What about other standard mowers with a 20-22” deck? I picked up a Poulan Pro and was wondering about tilting on its side to work on. Or if it would be best to tilt back and work from under the front
I was always told gas tank down and away from oil fill. Gas in oil is bad. Oil in gas is not so bad. Also gas does not collect in crevices running across the cowling.
I've owned mine for 5 years now and would not recommend it unless you're very handy and don't mind replacing belts and pulleys whenever the mower hits a rock. If your lawn is level and free of debris then you'll probably be OK. Otherwise I'd avoid the Timemaster. The fuel tank is ridiculously small, so it's definitely not suitable for commercial use.
First one lasted 6 years, second one didn’t go 5 years. Belts, pulleys, spindles, cables, shut off switch etc. motor was still running strong but all the other crap isn’t made to last. Loved it while they worked but they are 5 year machines at best. Now I’m back to square one.
This silly whiny lament has to stop! You didn't pay for a Ferris or a Gravely so why would you expect commercial grade performance? A Ferris15 most likely costs around 3K so if you're pushing a Time Master to do pro work then no it's on you!
Telling folks to pull the sponge , voiding the warrenty is not wise nor sound advice. There is absolutely no advantage to pulling it. I've owned mine for 3 yrs and have absolutely no issues. I use it for my side business of lawn care. So it is definitly moderate use compared to a home owner or pro. These are great mowers.
Timemaster is $1000 cheaper than the Turfmaster. Performance is exactly the same. Used both and the only benefit to Turfmaster is the gas tank. I like the adjustment features on the Timemaster. Not worth the extra $1000. It's much quicker to fix it my self than spend 2-4 weeks under warranty repair. These are my main residential mowers.
Works great for the most part. When the grass is wet, it does give me problems. I have to mow slower and bag it. Sometimes I use the Honda HRX217, just takes a little longer.
@@manofculture4945 Yea, me, my best friend and a favorite nephew all bought hi end Toro Mowers independent of each other. Turns out they all failed within the first 6 mows!!! So, we ALL 3 had "bad luck" with the POS!
My 21 inch recycler mulcher has been fantastic🙂 I am cutting an 18 k square foot property with it. My Toro snow blower is also fantastic. I have about 250 feet of sidewalk to do . Most years our snow isn't too bad although we can get some fairly large dumps of it. My Toro mower is a much improved design and performs much better than my older Toro.
I know that I already thanked you for the videos. I’m buying a Timemaster this month, can’t afford the $200 month lawn cuts from landscapers. Things today seem to always need repair and you’ve covered that. Feel lot better knowing how to maintain the Timemaster. You’re a good guy. Thanks.
Cool!
A terrific review and primer for a new user. A great help which puts your mind at ease if thinking of buying one. A must-read and follow the great advice.
I recently bought a used Timemaster that needed a bit of work. Your service videos have been a huge help getting it dialed in. This machine makes mowing fun again! Thanks Old Man!
My craftsman pro 223cc push mower had a plastic cover like that in the front, it rusted out in 2 years. I keep my stuff very clean and dry too. It collects grass under the plastic
Just got mine a couple weeks ago, absolutely love it so far definitely putting it through some abuse
My wife bought me one for Xmas, I'm patiently waiting for my first cut! I thought you were suppose to keep the sponge in the gas tank?
I have to see how much gas is in the tank.
Ever thought of spraying the underside of the deck with Fluid Film (or a similar product) to help with the grass buildup issues?
That makes it worst. The drier the deck the less grass that sticks.
This is my main residential mower. That would cause it to clog faster.
I was thinking some inexpensive Turtle Wax Ceramic spray.
Better to order the Timemaster in a box? I guess I’ll know it’s assembled correctly then😊
Not much to assemble, mainly the handle bars and blade engagement cable bracket.
Great mower, we also use these.
Good tips. Thanks.
Is this your 3rd Timemaster?
What happened to your 2nd one?
How did it hold up? Any issues?
Also wondering the same thing.. but he doesn't seem to respond??
I generally sell them after two years. Home owners don't put so much wear on their mowers so it should last 5 years or more. I just don't keep mine that long.
How many lawns do you cut that you sell them off every two years.
I recently bought two, up here in Canada I paid 1800 each but with electric starts.
Don't know about him but I mow 100 properties every 2 weeks for 25 weeks here in Syracuse NY. So 2 years would be the equivalent of 200 years of mowing for a homeowner. I can get 50% of what I paid for equipment after 2 years so it just makes sense to buy new every two years.
Yes, I only keep Timemasters for a max of two years.
Do your modifications void the warranty?
I never try to use warranty. All dealers seam to find a "consumer use" reason for the breakage, so they never cover it. I found it easier and quicker to just fix it yourself.
I got one just put copperhead blades on. I’m put the Kawasaki commercial Engine on soon
Great mower. Thanks,
1st video in a long time!
I get busy and just don't record stuff.
So, it’s ok to tilt the mower on its side without any issues? I’ve always heard that is bad for the engine…..🧐
The Timemaster is made to be tilted with the gas tank up. It the tank is full, it will drip a little. Tilting is the best way to work on the blades and cleaning the deck. Be sure to bring the handle to the upward position to provide support so it does roll over. Handle is designed to provide stability when tilted.
@@cheaperthandirtvideos1 ok thanks for that info. What about other standard mowers with a 20-22” deck? I picked up a Poulan Pro and was wondering about tilting on its side to work on. Or if it would be best to tilt back and work from under the front
Do you know if the wheels have ball bearing ?
Never looked. I use these mowers in the rain for a couple of years and never had issues. The rubber on the wheels do wear out.
Yep, it's always raining in your videos.
My old one leaked fuel w/o the sponge. That's the reason why they put it in there in the newer models.
Never had a leaking issue.
That sponge adds gasoline capacity to that anemic size fuel tank
I have to see how much fuel is left in the tank.
I was always told gas tank down and away from oil fill. Gas in oil is bad. Oil in gas is not so bad. Also gas does not collect in crevices running across the cowling.
Cheaper than dirt videos why did they put the blue sponge in the gas tank how to check it how much gas in it
The sponge adds fuel capacity to the tiny ass fuel tank. The commercial Toro Turfmaster has a one gallon tank.
The commercial Toto turf master is better mower than the Toro Timemaster
The Toro Terfmaster have Kawasaki engine Toro Timemaster don’t
It costs a $1000 more for no advantaged accept for the larger tank. I like the adjustment features of the Timemaster.
I've owned mine for 5 years now and would not recommend it unless you're very handy and don't mind replacing belts and pulleys whenever the mower hits a rock. If your lawn is level and free of debris then you'll probably be OK. Otherwise I'd avoid the Timemaster. The fuel tank is ridiculously small, so it's definitely not suitable for commercial use.
I used it for commercial. It's less than half the cost of the turfmaster and is basically the same mower.
First one lasted 6 years, second one didn’t go 5 years. Belts, pulleys, spindles, cables, shut off switch etc. motor was still running strong but all the other crap isn’t made to last. Loved it while they worked but they are 5 year machines at best. Now I’m back to square one.
Pretty good 5 years for a highly mechanical mower.
This is my main residential mower. I use it all day every day. Home owners wont be so demanding on the machine.
This silly whiny lament has to stop! You didn't pay for a Ferris or a Gravely so why would you expect commercial grade performance? A Ferris15 most likely costs around 3K so if you're pushing a Time Master to do pro work then no it's on you!
Telling folks to pull the sponge , voiding the warrenty is not wise nor sound advice. There is absolutely no advantage to pulling it. I've owned mine for 3 yrs and have absolutely no issues. I use it for my side business of lawn care. So it is definitly moderate use compared to a home owner or pro. These are great mowers.
It's a residential mower. You're voiding the warranty by using it commercially.
@@supadoopa926 Boom, haha.
So this is not a commercial mower
The sponge is there to add fuel capacity to the tiny ass fuel tank on this mower.
Timemaster is $1000 cheaper than the Turfmaster. Performance is exactly the same. Used both and the only benefit to Turfmaster is the gas tank. I like the adjustment features on the Timemaster. Not worth the extra $1000. It's much quicker to fix it my self than spend 2-4 weeks under warranty repair. These are my main residential mowers.
Next mowing season you are going to regret you brought that trash.
Works great for the most part. When the grass is wet, it does give me problems. I have to mow slower and bag it. Sometimes I use the Honda HRX217, just takes a little longer.
Which 30 inch do you recommend for commercial
Every Toro I've ever known of was a piece of CRAP.
Must’ve had bad luck
@@manofculture4945 Yea, me, my best friend and a favorite nephew all bought hi end Toro Mowers independent of each other. Turns out they all failed within the first 6 mows!!! So, we ALL 3 had "bad luck" with the POS!
@@rkba4923 yeah you had bad luck!
My 21 inch recycler mulcher has been fantastic🙂 I am cutting an 18 k square foot property with it. My Toro snow blower is also fantastic. I have about 250 feet of sidewalk to do . Most years our snow isn't too bad although we can get some fairly large dumps of it. My Toro mower is a much improved design and performs much better than my older Toro.