@@94Greenbean here is the hour meter I have sorry I thought I showed a closeup on it. Maybe in other videos I did. Here is the link 👉🏼NKTECH NK-HS2 Inductive Hour Meter for Gas Engine Lawn Mover Marine ATV Motorcycle Boat Snowmobile Dirt Bike Outboard Motor Generator Waterproof Hourmeter (Black) www.amazon.com/dp/B073V4ZNRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E7JV380X48TQ88GTN723?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@TheLawnFellas Thanks for the tips! I just bought one and it came with the oil. I pored in all the oil in and its above the top line by a half inch. Is it bad to run it with a little too much oil? I thought the bottle they gave me was supposed to be the perfect amount.
@@ZupE891 I would check your manual and on your dip stick is a line or some type of marking. Mine is two arrows for example. If it’s not between those arrows I either need more or I need to take some out. So if you get a syringe and suck some out it’s not gonna hurt it 👍🏼
Yes you are correct that’s one thing that I should have did was just left the door open. I actually did open and close it to let some air in but did not leave it open the whole time. 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas Funny thing, I have the same fluid pump from HF, and used that instead of dumping it on the side to change the oil. Working smarter not harder, every day!
Thanks for the video, nice job and you are easy to listen to. I watch lots of videos and not everyone can talk on camera, you do a nice job. Clear speaking, not talking just to hear yourself talk, quality information....much appreciated
Thank you for this video. I just did one of your steps, that I didn’t know to do until watching the video. I removed the cover and saw a ton of debris next to my belts. I am glad I know to do this going forward.
@leadnsteel1428 had my belts for over 250 hours. They seemed fine. But I also don’t leave my equipment outside in the weather either so maybe that helps.
Thank you for the excellent video. My Toro Time Master was stalling every time I started it. I thought it was likely due to a carburetor issue, but after watching your video I checked the area around the belts and found all kinds of grass clippings and acorns. After removing the debris the mower started right up and didn't stall again!
Ive done alot of mods to mine and its a beast now.... Kohler 224 cc engine swap, Turfmaster transmission swap and turfmaster pulleys and belts its a mini beast now.
Nice sounds like it with all that commercial grade stuff on it. Check out my video on how to keep the deck from rusting. That might be the only thing you have to worry about 💪🏼💯
I really liked that you torque your blades. many vids of "Pro's" just impact them on. My pro tip is "Never run a gas engine in an enclosed space. I could not tell if the room was ventilated.
Yea no doubt I always torque them on. If I had a bigger machine not sure how I would do it myself. I opened the garage after it was running and closed it back that’s why it looked that way cause the initial smoke.
Yes ever since my belt broke I always make sure there's no grass or sticks in the way. Very good and important tips to take care of your mower. Great video brother.
That definitely is strange but maybe it’s the carb or idler. I know when I used non ethanol gas it helped tremendously. I have 170 hours on it no issues
@@ZupE891 Water might have got into the fuel I would put new fuel in first if that don't work the carburetor might need cleaning since the hole is so small, it can plug up with dust or dirt very easily. I hope that helps you buddy.
I’m getting one tomorrow for my lawns . I’ve been using hand me down mowers for a long time and now it’s time to invest in a new mower . I mow lawns after my full time job
Awesome my man glad to hear it. A little SideHustle. That’s how I started. I have a full time job also and got a hitch put on my crv and got the biggest cargo carrier from etrailer to haul the TimeMaster. I built a homemade ramp for it and threw my trimmer and blower in the back. Then I grew from there.
Yea I tried the Ballard blades and did a video on that. I wasn’t a fan of them for the over grown lawns. But for leaves they may do good. I like the OEM blades. I can cut about little over half acre with once fill up. Non ethanol gas helps.
When it rains here I am usually buying something or maintaining equipment. I change the air filer a lot earlier then 100 hours. I don't have a meter but I know i am not close to 100. Great tips that everyone should follow. I just turned the pull cord assembly on both of my TM's. So much easier now to pull the cord straight from the side of the machine. Have you seen that done? Something to consider. Great video man!
@@TheLawnFellas You know when you pull the cord, it is never straight? It can break in time with the bend. Take the 4 nuts off the top pull cord assembly, re install it with the pull cord to the side. There are other people that have done videos on this. Hope that helps. Maybe I should do a quick video.
nice video , I took off the black cover, I am the only one to use it so I know about moving parts. that said I wash my mower after every use, tilt it on the side exhaust side down , wash the underside and the belts area.
I would be careful with washing the underside of it. I usually just scrape it. Then wash once a season and any bare metal I use toro red paint and paint that with some rustoleum rust inhibitor first coat.
@@TheLawnFellas I have done this for years with lawn mowers, it is okay to do this. I tilt it on the exhaust side with engine in compression so very little oil enters the cylinder.
@@donfrank4429 I meant washing it with water. I flipped mowers on their side also. I am saying be careful with water pressure getting into sealed bearings. Could cause some rust issues 👍🏼
Thanks Marq those stripes were popping from that Wright today. I may join that club not sure seems like the price is right for the stander b and what I need 👊🏼
Thanks Jon appreciate it!! I bought that hour meter and if it wasn’t for that I would be lost. I seen someone buy hour meters for all their equipment blowers, trimmers, etc. I may start doing that with anything new 👍🏼
It's not a bad idea to check the timing belt tension routinely. Toro put a spring washer (a rectangular washer) underneath the head of the tension adjusting bolt. They suggest tightening the tension adjusting bolt until you can just barely slip a thin piece of cardstock or a 0.010" feeler gauge between the spring washer and the mounting plate. And, it's not routine maintenance, but after losing the timing belt tension pulley, I replaced the timing belt tension pulley and idle pulley with the eXmark parts. (Part # 126-7890). Pricey, but when you figure out your downtime, and labor, you don't have to replace too many of the Toro pulleys to justify the exMark price.
I will definitely check this for sure thanks for letting me know. I am pretty sure I need to adjust my pto belt pulley it is not catching right away and there is a delay. Sometimes I have to engage it a few times before it catches 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas - That tension adjustment is only for the toothed blade timing belt tension. It has no effect on engaging the blade drive. The blade drive belt engagement pulley is adjusted just behind the toothed blade timing belt where the cable is held in place by a flat plate and bolt. Loosen that bolt and slide the cable housing to your left until you have just a little bit of slack in the cable, then retighten the bolt that holds the clamp plate. Be sure there is a slight amount of slack in the cable. If you slide the housing too far to the left and put that cable under tension the blades may still want to spin with he blade drive bail lever in the disengaged position, and the blade brake may not fully engage the pulley brake hub when the blade drive engagement bail lever is released. That's a bad thing.
It’s a pain to tip it and get a container under it to catch it all. The pump sucks more out of it than tipping it. Gotta definitely check out the pulleys for the Exmark if mine go bad 👍🏼
@@ttseroga1986 yes I done that before but to get all the oil out you gotta lift the mower more. The oil tube will hold some and won’t let it out unless you tip it more.
Do the pulley change before you need it. Mine went TU at 30hrs and ruined my blades. So instead of replacing $100 of pulleys I replaced pulleys AND both blades.
@MicahButler28 yea I seen a lot of people put the commercial pulleys on there. I only use this mower for a few lawns now my business has grown some 💪🏼💯
Mine has been nothing but issues the first year I had it was good but then the blade engagement cable broke a month later my tensioner pulley broke and have to replace 2 pulleys now I never had none of these issues with my 6 year old Honda HRX217 I might just sell this mower and stay with my Honda and see what I get next. Thanks for your video
Toro is a great company you should contact them and tell them. There could have been something wrong with that particular mower and they may have given you a free mower to replace that one. Thanks for watching I appreciate it 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas Yes I took her in for warranty so let’s see if Toro covers it I’ve heard Toro not to great when it comes to warranty but they fixed my cable last time so let’s see if they fix my tensioner pulleys now
@@victorrippe5845 I think they definitely will. That’s not supposed to happen that fast. Now if it was a belt then probably not. Hope it works out for you 👍🏼
Thanks for the maintenance tips. This is my first year using the Timemaster. I was really struggling with cutting and bogging down using the mulcher if I went over 7 days. With the side chute, it left big clumps, but did not bog down. My solution was to have the front deck at the height I want the cut, and the rear deck higher. I get the closer cut with no bogging or clumps. Is there any drawback to doing that? Is that bad for the mower? Thanks in advance.
No it’s not bad for it. Another solution would be to open the flap with a bungee like I did. I did a video on that also on how to make a push mower ocdc. The only problem though is grass and other stuff gets dispersed out the side a lot faster so it could be a safety issue so be careful. 👍🏼💯 thanks for watching
After scraping the deck, prime it with a gloss rust inhibitor your deck will last forever, after that drys coat it in a dry graphite spray and grass won't stick, you'll have to reapply every so often.
Very very good advice Ben appreciate it. I just bought a Exmark 48 turf tracer it’s a 2004 and I need to sand the deck do you have Instagram? If so please go follow me @Talllgrasslm make sure you use 3 L’s I want to send you a couple pics of it let me know what you think 👊🏼
It appears I am the only one with my Toro 30 inch Timemaster that wont start. I adjusted the cable because all of a sudden the blades disengaged, after adjustment I was able to finish the half acre yard. Now I wanted to cut it again and after 10-12 pulls it just did not start, so I decided to see is somebody had the same problem and how they fix it. No, mine is not electric. Thanks.
3 things that might be wrong. 1 Take of the fuel filter and try to either clean it out by emptying it or swap it. 2 just twist off the gas cap to see if it might be vapor locked. 3 check the spark plug. Those would be the easy solution to check before you move on to the engine. Hope that helps 👍🏼
Nice I looked into that worldlawn brand but for the price at the time the timemaster made most sense for me. Is your worldlawn hydro? I have a 48 turf tracer hydro. Gonna be doing a video on that real soon. Hope your subscribed so you don’t miss that one. 👊🏼💯
I have a world lawn 32 that I used to cut 1.80 acre yard with at cutting heights 3.50 " the only problem is it doesn't like wet grass due to the mulching blades but the power is out of this world that Honda is a stud and it is not hydro belt driven I love it almost better than my Dixie chopper
@@jaycoffey4611 nice that’s awesome!! Funny you said that about the mulching blades. I am considering high lifts on my turf tracer cause of the same issue. Do you recommend mulch kit or no mulch kit?
My personal pace stopped working this first mowing. Worked fine last mowing last fall. Wth. Turns out cable to tranny had to much slack in it. Adjusted the cable at the knurled on my 2017 model and it works great now. What do you wire that hour meter into and where did you buy it? Harbor?
I actually got it from Amazon it’s around $9. I just actually got another TimeMaster so I ordered another hour meter and I am gonna do a video on that. But to answer your question it’s wired around the spark plug boot.
Hmmmmm never seen that problem before. Try to take off the cover and blow that out. Then take off the pulley cover and blow that out. Also might need to take off the gas cap for a second then put it back on. Hope one of those works for you. 👍🏼
I honestly wouldn’t put any type of lubricant onto the belts. Could cause slipping. But to answer that question I wouldn’t know but never seen anyone out anything onto belts. 👍🏼
I put some propper gear oil with moly additive in the drive and it lasted being used comercially but it did give up in the end. There is no way the average user would put the miles on that machine that i did.
@@TheLawnFellas its cost effective to buy one for commercial use and when it packs up just scrap it as i did. I have a Turfmaster now but i think i should have just got another Timemaster. That mower got some use i can tell you.
What's the Ryobi drill model number? I need that to change my own blade vs taking to my small engine place. I have the 5/8ths bit. Anything else i need to change the blade? Thanks
If it’s on the TimeMaster I would take them off with this. It’s a Ryobi 1/2 inch impact. Any model will work. If you watch my torqued blade video. I would recommend using a torque wrench to put them back on to the correct torque. Zero turns have bigger bolts. Using an impact to put them back on could snap the bolt. 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas no. I have the Toro 21 inch super recycler mower. So please advise on what model number to purchase to change mower blade easily. Thanks
@@brodygoalie the 21 inch and the TimeMaster are torqued at the same foot lbs. so any impact from Ryobi will work. I don’t know the model number to be exact. But if your batteries are Ryobi then you would be good to go. Just don’t put them back on with it full force. It will snap the bolt.
Does the side chute work well, I mow large open grassed areas and do not need a catcher, does the side chute block easily? especially if the grass is 6-8 inches high?
Hey Peter, I am not sure to be honest because I never had an issue with that. But I also use non ethanol fuel so that helps a ton. They are really simple to change out though 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas it's general maintenance bud, no matter what type of gas you use....not saying you have to do it often but it needs replaced from time to time.
@@Browns4life your right it does when it needs it. Don’t have to do it every year. All I was saying if you use premium non ethanol gas you would need to replace that less than if you use 87 gas.
@@TheLawnFellas Well i just assumed maybe spark plug got wet or maybe there is water in the tank? I just wanted to make sure i could turn it on and use it like normal.
@@eduardocanales3483 as long as the gas cap was on along with the oil cap and the spark plug boot was on. Not sure what could go wrong. Let me know how it goes. Would like to hear the results 👊🏼
I never understood why people take the wire of the plug, you couldn't spin the blade fast enough to start it! And even if that timemaster somehow started the blade wouldn't move because they need to be engaged! Mater of fact all mowers need to have the blades engaged manually so it would never happen.
I absolutely agree with you with all mowers should have a manual blade engagement. I guess I take the plug out just for peace and mind for extra safety. I did another video also that is what every mower company should have on it also!! Thanks for watching appreciate the feedback 👍🏼
I actually run non ethanol fuel so I don’t have issues with the fuel filter. But it definitely would be a great thing to switch out every now and again 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas thanks man, I literally found the video after I left the comment. Haha.. I’m on the fence about getting the mower to use on a few yards I do that require push mowing. They’re bigger fenced in yards.. probably take 45 min each with a 21.. I’m just afraid that the time master won’t hold up that long but it really would save me time. Would you recommend it?
Hey thanks for watching my channel. It’s actually a fluid extractor from harbor freight. Here is a video I used it and explained it a little more 👉🏼ua-cam.com/video/Fx-LO0BRUC8/v-deo.html
😂😂 I know I know another commenter said the same thing my error. I did open though to get that smoke out. Then when I did another video I learned my lesson 👍🏼💯 thanks for watching 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas My pleasure. I like the mower, If you have any issues with the cables can you let us know? I find the cables could be a little more beefier on most self propelled mowers with them fraying strands snapping. Good video.
@@LJ.350 never had an issue ever. I own two of these and the one has 208 hours on it. The other one has 6 just got done doing a video on that one. I sold the other one to my brother because I bought a grandstand. I would never ever buy a commercial 30 inch. They cost to much and for an extra $1500 you can get a 36 inch walk behind. 👍🏼💯
@@TheLawnFellas I agree and the 36 is a tank lol. Two people can lift the 30 inch Toro into the bed of a truck and fits in most gates or a break down it can easily be pushed from a backyard. No flat tires also.
Nope I have 185 hours on it now and still original belts. I did purchase all the belts as back ups but didn’t need them yet knock on wood 🪵 😂😂. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas Wait for what???? The Toro timemaster is a glorified push mower the need for hourmeters on a two cycle engine is absolutely beyond overkill !!! You not maintaining an F-35, it's a lawnmower for God sake you can't judge 25 hours 100 hours ????
This mower is misnamed and fails to deliver in every way. had one for one season and it was discouraging to say the least. It clogged; it broke, it was a nightmare to maintain, and I finally gave up and sold it. DO NOT buy this POC!!! It will not save you time because it sucks.
I beg to differ I put 200 hours on it with zero issues. Same belts and cables. There are different opinions for everyone and for the price compared to a commercial price and being a secondary mower most guys and gals will buy this one. 👍🏼
If that happens better off getting another mower. Not worth it sometimes on these machines, especially with the residential deck!! On the zero turns obviously it’s worth replacing.
@@hondahaney6404 oh wow I was thinking on a level of a zero turn. Had two replaced before and it was $600. That’s why said that. Mine hasn’t had any issues thus far with two TimeMaster.
4 Maintenance tips for the Toro TimeMaster to keep it running strong!! If I missed something let me know here I am still learning myself 👍🏼
Oaky bro 👍
Are hour meters pretty generic? Or can you post a link to the one you trust for me to look into. Thanks!
@@94Greenbean here is the hour meter I have sorry I thought I showed a closeup on it. Maybe in other videos I did. Here is the link 👉🏼NKTECH NK-HS2 Inductive Hour Meter for Gas Engine Lawn Mover Marine ATV Motorcycle Boat Snowmobile Dirt Bike Outboard Motor Generator Waterproof Hourmeter (Black) www.amazon.com/dp/B073V4ZNRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_E7JV380X48TQ88GTN723?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@TheLawnFellas Thanks for the tips! I just bought one and it came with the oil. I pored in all the oil in and its above the top line by a half inch. Is it bad to run it with a little too much oil? I thought the bottle they gave me was supposed to be the perfect amount.
@@ZupE891 I would check your manual and on your dip stick is a line or some type of marking. Mine is two arrows for example. If it’s not between those arrows I either need more or I need to take some out. So if you get a syringe and suck some out it’s not gonna hurt it 👍🏼
Good video. Only one suggestion. Open the door when running the mower.
Yes you are correct that’s one thing that I should have did was just left the door open. I actually did open and close it to let some air in but did not leave it open the whole time. 👍🏼
Thanks for the video. Appreciate the tips
Sure hope they helped 👍🏼. It’s still running strong 👊🏼💯
LIKE A BOSS with the impact. Everyone else is using the wood and doing it manually. You owned it my guy.
Hahaha thanks 💪🏼💯
@@TheLawnFellas Funny thing, I have the same fluid pump from HF, and used that instead of dumping it on the side to change the oil. Working smarter not harder, every day!
@@kptonez that’s the way to go for sure. Smarter not harder. I got a grandstand also allowed me to add many more lawns 👍🏼
Thanks for the video, nice job and you are easy to listen to. I watch lots of videos and not everyone can talk on camera, you do a nice job. Clear speaking, not talking just to hear yourself talk, quality information....much appreciated
Wow thanks for the kind words!! Comments like these is what I look forward to and keeps me making videos 👍🏼 Nothing but positive vibes!!
Thank you for this video. I just did one of your steps, that I didn’t know to do until watching the video. I removed the cover and saw a ton of debris next to my belts. I am glad I know to do this going forward.
Awesome yes I would definitely check this every 10 hours. I recommend an hour meter to help with the maintenance also. Glad this helped you 👍🏼
Another tip is to spray the belts to keep them from getting dry also those need to be changed every 50 hours. Go easy when engagin the blades.
@leadnsteel1428 had my belts for over 250 hours. They seemed fine. But I also don’t leave my equipment outside in the weather either so maybe that helps.
Thank you for the excellent video. My Toro Time Master was stalling every time I started it. I thought it was likely due to a carburetor issue, but after watching your video I checked the area around the belts and found all kinds of grass clippings and acorns. After removing the debris the mower started right up and didn't stall again!
Awesome glad the video helped you out!! TimeMaster is a great mower if maintained properly 👍🏼
Just got a timemaster for my amateur mowing business. Pops always taught me, if it ain’t broke don’t mess with it.
👍🏼 true story. But unfortunately gotta do the maintenance on these mowers or they will eventually break. Thanks for watching 👍🏼 appreciate it.
Except the Briggs and Stratton is just known to be junk. I replaced mine with a Kohler.
Ive done alot of mods to mine and its a beast now....
Kohler 224 cc engine swap, Turfmaster transmission swap and turfmaster pulleys and belts its a mini beast now.
Nice sounds like it with all that commercial grade stuff on it. Check out my video on how to keep the deck from rusting. That might be the only thing you have to worry about 💪🏼💯
I really liked that you torque your blades. many vids of "Pro's" just impact them on. My pro tip is "Never run a gas engine in an enclosed space. I could not tell if the room was ventilated.
Yea no doubt I always torque them on. If I had a bigger machine not sure how I would do it myself. I opened the garage after it was running and closed it back that’s why it looked that way cause the initial smoke.
outstanding and thank you for the helpful video
Glad the video helped you out and Thank you for the kind comment appreciate it. 💪🏼
Yes ever since my belt broke I always make sure there's no grass or sticks in the way. Very good and important tips to take care of your mower. Great video brother.
Thanks Bill I guess the old saying goes if you take care of something it will last !!
@@TheLawnFellas Your very welcome Tony. That's true you take care of it, it will take care of you.
@@wildbillslawncare5901 Anyone have any idea why my timemaster to revving up and down... not a constant hum... its brand new.
That definitely is strange but maybe it’s the carb or idler. I know when I used non ethanol gas it helped tremendously. I have 170 hours on it no issues
@@ZupE891 Water might have got into the fuel I would put new fuel in first if that don't work the carburetor might need cleaning since the hole is so small, it can plug up with dust or dirt very easily. I hope that helps you buddy.
I’m getting one tomorrow for my lawns . I’ve been using hand me down mowers for a long time and now it’s time to invest in a new mower . I mow lawns after my full time job
Awesome my man glad to hear it. A little SideHustle. That’s how I started. I have a full time job also and got a hitch put on my crv and got the biggest cargo carrier from etrailer to haul the TimeMaster. I built a homemade ramp for it and threw my trimmer and blower in the back. Then I grew from there.
Tip number 5 open your garage door when running your mower to prevent breathing in carbon monoxide which is deadly if exposed to it to long.
I know your not the first person that said that in here. You live and learn 👉🏼I learned. Thanks for watching 👍🏼💯
Great video... Thank you for posting.
For sure thanks for checking out my channel 👍🏼
I love my time saver, the best thing I did was change the original blades to gator blades. My next project will be putting in a larger gas tank on it
Yea I tried the Ballard blades and did a video on that. I wasn’t a fan of them for the over grown lawns. But for leaves they may do good. I like the OEM blades. I can cut about little over half acre with once fill up. Non ethanol gas helps.
Nice tips and showing how you do it Tony.
Thanks Shawn appreciate it 👍🏼
I just got mine to take on the spring and summer, thanks for making this video!
Sure no problem. I really love the Toro TimeMaster it’s a great mower. Thanks for watching appreciate it 👊🏼
Great video. Thanks
Glad you liked it. 💪🏼💯 thanks for watching my channel!!
When it rains here I am usually buying something or maintaining equipment. I change the air filer a lot earlier then 100 hours. I don't have a meter but I know i am not close to 100. Great tips that everyone should follow. I just turned the pull cord assembly on both of my TM's. So much easier now to pull the cord straight from the side of the machine. Have you seen that done? Something to consider. Great video man!
No I never seen that Mike you should have made a video of it. What does it do?
@@TheLawnFellas You know when you pull the cord, it is never straight? It can break in time with the bend. Take the 4 nuts off the top pull cord assembly, re install it with the pull cord to the side. There are other people that have done videos on this. Hope that helps. Maybe I should do a quick video.
@@MBGAdventures I am interested in seeing that so yes do a quick video I would appreciate that.
nice video , I took off the black cover, I am the only one to use it so I know about moving parts. that said I wash my mower after every use, tilt it on the side exhaust side down , wash the underside and the belts area.
I would be careful with washing the underside of it. I usually just scrape it. Then wash once a season and any bare metal I use toro red paint and paint that with some rustoleum rust inhibitor first coat.
@@TheLawnFellas I have done this for years with lawn mowers, it is okay to do this. I tilt it on the exhaust side with engine in compression so very little oil enters the cylinder.
@@donfrank4429 I meant washing it with water. I flipped mowers on their side also. I am saying be careful with water pressure getting into sealed bearings. Could cause some rust issues 👍🏼
Great video!! I love the timemaster.
Thanks Marq those stripes were popping from that Wright today. I may join that club not sure seems like the price is right for the stander b and what I need 👊🏼
@@TheLawnFellas Thanks T! I really like the mower. Getting more comfortable with it. I have to say I'm not as tired when I get home!
Thank you , very informative.
Your welcome Kathy thanks for watching 👍🏼
Great tips brother, I'm hoping my timemaster lasts a long time. I'm pretty rough on it but I do try to keep up with it's maintenance
Thanks Jon appreciate it!! I bought that hour meter and if it wasn’t for that I would be lost. I seen someone buy hour meters for all their equipment blowers, trimmers, etc. I may start doing that with anything new 👍🏼
That’ll also work great for generators since you can’t really “tip” those and as lot of times you don’t have clearance to put a pan under it.
For sure 👍🏼
Talll Graaaass! Good video, Brother. Take care of your equipment and your equipment will take care of you. Raining? Get out and do some maintenance!
Thanks Louuuuu gotta do something schools out and it’s raining 🌧. 👊🏼
It's not a bad idea to check the timing belt tension routinely. Toro put a spring washer (a rectangular washer) underneath the head of the tension adjusting bolt. They suggest tightening the tension adjusting bolt until you can just barely slip a thin piece of cardstock or a 0.010" feeler gauge between the spring washer and the mounting plate.
And, it's not routine maintenance, but after losing the timing belt tension pulley, I replaced the timing belt tension pulley and idle pulley with the eXmark parts. (Part # 126-7890). Pricey, but when you figure out your downtime, and labor, you don't have to replace too many of the Toro pulleys to justify the exMark price.
I will definitely check this for sure thanks for letting me know. I am pretty sure I need to adjust my pto belt pulley it is not catching right away and there is a delay. Sometimes I have to engage it a few times before it catches 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas - That tension adjustment is only for the toothed blade timing belt tension. It has no effect on engaging the blade drive.
The blade drive belt engagement pulley is adjusted just behind the toothed blade timing belt where the cable is held in place by a flat plate and bolt. Loosen that bolt and slide the cable housing to your left until you have just a little bit of slack in the cable, then retighten the bolt that holds the clamp plate. Be sure there is a slight amount of slack in the cable. If you slide the housing too far to the left and put that cable under tension the blades may still want to spin with he blade drive bail lever in the disengaged position, and the blade brake may not fully engage the pulley brake hub when the blade drive engagement bail lever is released. That's a bad thing.
@@47f0 all great tips thanks I am gonna tighten that blade engagement spring/cable. I will probably make a video of me doing it.
I replaced the blade brake arm assembly with the Turfmaster/Exmark parts as well. Much better design.
That’s good to know. They are probably with a lot stronger material.
thank that can help me a lot
Your welcome 👊🏼💯
Upgrade to the exmark pulleys. Also, it's easier and better to just tip the mower to its side to change oil. You will get most oil out of it that way.
It’s a pain to tip it and get a container under it to catch it all. The pump sucks more out of it than tipping it. Gotta definitely check out the pulleys for the Exmark if mine go bad 👍🏼
@TheLawnFellas put the handle in the vertical position and tip it over. Handle supports it. So easy.
@@ttseroga1986 yes I done that before but to get all the oil out you gotta lift the mower more. The oil tube will hold some and won’t let it out unless you tip it more.
Do the pulley change before you need it. Mine went TU at 30hrs and ruined my blades. So instead of replacing $100 of pulleys I replaced pulleys AND both blades.
@MicahButler28 yea I seen a lot of people put the commercial pulleys on there. I only use this mower for a few lawns now my business has grown some 💪🏼💯
Great video bro 👍
Thanks Bro appreciate ya 👊🏼
Mine has been nothing but issues the first year I had it was good but then the blade engagement cable broke a month later my tensioner pulley broke and have to replace 2 pulleys now I never had none of these issues with my 6 year old Honda HRX217 I might just sell this mower and stay with my Honda and see what I get next. Thanks for your video
Toro is a great company you should contact them and tell them. There could have been something wrong with that particular mower and they may have given you a free mower to replace that one. Thanks for watching I appreciate it 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas Yes I took her in for warranty so let’s see if Toro covers it I’ve heard Toro not to great when it comes to warranty but they fixed my cable last time so let’s see if they fix my tensioner pulleys now
@@victorrippe5845 I think they definitely will. That’s not supposed to happen that fast. Now if it was a belt then probably not. Hope it works out for you 👍🏼
Dude just do your own repairs, replacing stuff is simple.
Agreed 👍🏼
Thanks for the maintenance tips. This is my first year using the Timemaster. I was really struggling with cutting and bogging down using the mulcher if I went over 7 days. With the side chute, it left big clumps, but did not bog down. My solution was to have the front deck at the height I want the cut, and the rear deck higher. I get the closer cut with no bogging or clumps. Is there any drawback to doing that? Is that bad for the mower? Thanks in advance.
No it’s not bad for it. Another solution would be to open the flap with a bungee like I did. I did a video on that also on how to make a push mower ocdc. The only problem though is grass and other stuff gets dispersed out the side a lot faster so it could be a safety issue so be careful. 👍🏼💯 thanks for watching
Just FYI the front of the deck should be slightly higher than the back for a proper cut.
True and it’s the opposite for a stand on. You should have about quarter inch pitch in the back. Makes for a nicer cut 💪🏼💯
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After scraping the deck, prime it with a gloss rust inhibitor your deck will last forever, after that drys coat it in a dry graphite spray and grass won't stick, you'll have to reapply every so often.
Very very good advice Ben appreciate it. I just bought a Exmark 48 turf tracer it’s a 2004 and I need to sand the deck do you have Instagram? If so please go follow me @Talllgrasslm make sure you use 3 L’s I want to send you a couple pics of it let me know what you think 👊🏼
It appears I am the only one with my Toro 30 inch Timemaster that wont start. I adjusted the cable because all of a sudden the blades disengaged, after adjustment I was able to finish the half acre yard. Now I wanted to cut it again and after 10-12 pulls it just did not start, so I decided to see is somebody had the same problem and how they fix it. No, mine is not electric. Thanks.
3 things that might be wrong. 1 Take of the fuel filter and try to either clean it out by emptying it or swap it. 2 just twist off the gas cap to see if it might be vapor locked. 3 check the spark plug. Those would be the easy solution to check before you move on to the engine. Hope that helps 👍🏼
Toro the master maybe the mower in your eyes but I have a worldlawn 32 with a Honda gsx 340 11 hp engine
Nice I looked into that worldlawn brand but for the price at the time the timemaster made most sense for me. Is your worldlawn hydro? I have a 48 turf tracer hydro. Gonna be doing a video on that real soon. Hope your subscribed so you don’t miss that one. 👊🏼💯
I have a world lawn 32 that I used to cut 1.80 acre yard with at cutting heights 3.50 " the only problem is it doesn't like wet grass due to the mulching blades but the power is out of this world that Honda is a stud and it is not hydro belt driven I love it almost better than my Dixie chopper
@@jaycoffey4611 nice that’s awesome!! Funny you said that about the mulching blades. I am considering high lifts on my turf tracer cause of the same issue. Do you recommend mulch kit or no mulch kit?
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Question
My blades spin but aren’t cutting
I adjusted the tension line. Has any one else has this problem?
You sure they aren’t on backwards?? Make sure the teeth/wing is facing up on the deck.
Hey brother very good video where can I buy that oil pump .
Hey thanks for watching you can get this pump at harbor freight check out this video 👉🏼 ua-cam.com/video/Fx-LO0BRUC8/v-deo.html
My personal pace stopped working this first mowing. Worked fine last mowing last fall. Wth. Turns out cable to tranny had to much slack in it. Adjusted the cable at the knurled on my 2017 model and it works great now. What do you wire that hour meter into and where did you buy it? Harbor?
I actually got it from Amazon it’s around $9. I just actually got another TimeMaster so I ordered another hour meter and I am gonna do a video on that. But to answer your question it’s wired around the spark plug boot.
How often do you sharpen your blades? I have only used mine for 7 hours and the blades seem to be pretty dull already
I usually sharpen them every 10 lawns which could be less than 7 hours. Hope that helps 👍🏼
Can you help me unseizse my Timemaster? The crank will only turn 90 degrees. I currently have the mower tipped up and put PB blaster in the cylinder.
Hmmmmm never seen that problem before. Try to take off the cover and blow that out. Then take off the pulley cover and blow that out. Also might need to take off the gas cap for a second then put it back on. Hope one of those works for you. 👍🏼
How about a link to that oil extractor please?
Here is an affiliate link. It’s from Amazon. Hope reply if you got it. Sometimes UA-cam doesn’t allow links. Thanks. Link: amzn.to/3vzvpBU
@@TheLawnFellas it worked. Thanks. I just got given a timemaster. It’s on my channel. I repair mowers so this extractor should hold up well.
@shoptalkwithbrett6572 awesome man that’s great. It beats tipping the mower for sure.
How come you didn't spray the belts with belt dressing to prevent cracking?
I don’t use that. The belts are fine still the original belts on the mower at 250 hours. That’s really good.
Would it help to dry lubricant the belts/pulleys? Or not recommended
I honestly wouldn’t put any type of lubricant onto the belts. Could cause slipping. But to answer that question I wouldn’t know but never seen anyone out anything onto belts. 👍🏼
I put some propper gear oil with moly additive in the drive and it lasted being used comercially but it did give up in the end. There is no way the average user would put the miles on that machine that i did.
Absolutely agree I have 172 hours on it. That’s like 15 years for a homeowner. So to me it’s a great mower and still running strong.
@@TheLawnFellas its cost effective to buy one for commercial use and when it packs up just scrap it as i did. I have a Turfmaster now but i think i should have just got another Timemaster. That mower got some use i can tell you.
@@darrenupton5500 I am in the process now of uploading a video hopefully by Friday of how I prepare the deck for winter.
What's the Ryobi drill model number? I need that to change my own blade vs taking to my small engine place. I have the 5/8ths bit. Anything else i need to change the blade? Thanks
If it’s on the TimeMaster I would take them off with this. It’s a Ryobi 1/2 inch impact. Any model will work. If you watch my torqued blade video. I would recommend using a torque wrench to put them back on to the correct torque. Zero turns have bigger bolts. Using an impact to put them back on could snap the bolt. 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas no. I have the Toro 21 inch super recycler mower. So please advise on what model number to purchase to change mower blade easily. Thanks
@@brodygoalie the 21 inch and the TimeMaster are torqued at the same foot lbs. so any impact from Ryobi will work. I don’t know the model number to be exact. But if your batteries are Ryobi then you would be good to go. Just don’t put them back on with it full force. It will snap the bolt.
Does the side chute work well, I mow large open grassed areas and do not need a catcher, does the side chute block easily? especially if the grass is 6-8 inches high?
Works great 👍🏼. Just be careful if you are not using the plastic side discharge chute because it can throw stuff far. Thanks for watching 👍🏼💯
@@TheLawnFellas great, that's not a problem as I mow road side verge where our Council is too darn lazy to mow
@@silviofontana5144 😂😂😂 so you have to do it. That’s like everything else bro you want something done right do it yourself 👊🏼💯 be safe though
They didn't give you the discharge chute when you bought it?
Yea they did why?
My Timemaster has a fuel filter. How often goes that get replaced?
Hey Peter, I am not sure to be honest because I never had an issue with that. But I also use non ethanol fuel so that helps a ton. They are really simple to change out though 👍🏼
Your filter still needs changed no matter what type of gas you run.
@@Browns4life not true I changed mine after 230 hours on my TimeMaster. Non ethanol gas helps tremendously. Especially in trimmers and blowers.
@@TheLawnFellas it's general maintenance bud, no matter what type of gas you use....not saying you have to do it often but it needs replaced from time to time.
@@Browns4life your right it does when it needs it. Don’t have to do it every year. All I was saying if you use premium non ethanol gas you would need to replace that less than if you use 87 gas.
Did you scrape your deck with a metal blade?
Yea I did.
Hello, What should i do if i left my Timemaster out in the rain all night? Im scared to turn it on
Not sure what you mean your scared to turn it on. I am guessing it would be ok. I have seen others leave it outside all the time.
@@TheLawnFellas Well i just assumed maybe spark plug got wet or maybe there is water in the tank? I just wanted to make sure i could turn it on and use it like normal.
@@eduardocanales3483 as long as the gas cap was on along with the oil cap and the spark plug boot was on. Not sure what could go wrong. Let me know how it goes. Would like to hear the results 👊🏼
@@TheLawnFellas I disassembled some parts and leaf blowed it just to be sure. Started first pull. Thanks for your help 👍
@@eduardocanales3483 awesome glad it worked out for you 👍🏼
I never understood why people take the wire of the plug, you couldn't spin the blade fast enough to start it! And even if that timemaster somehow started the blade wouldn't move because they need to be engaged! Mater of fact all mowers need to have the blades engaged manually so it would never happen.
I absolutely agree with you with all mowers should have a manual blade engagement. I guess I take the plug out just for peace and mind for extra safety. I did another video also that is what every mower company should have on it also!! Thanks for watching appreciate the feedback 👍🏼
What about the fuel filter ?
I actually run non ethanol fuel so I don’t have issues with the fuel filter. But it definitely would be a great thing to switch out every now and again 👍🏼
Running a fuel filter has nothing to do with ethanol fuel...it's dirty fuel...and a clean filter keep the gas clean.
Dude... open that door when you run it.
Yea i know I made an error not opening that door. lesson learned for sure thanks 👊🏼
Where did you get the oil pump you used?
I got it at harbor freight. I did a video on it. I will post the link to that video 👉🏼ua-cam.com/video/Fx-LO0BRUC8/v-deo.html thanks for watching 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas thanks man, I literally found the video after I left the comment. Haha.. I’m on the fence about getting the mower to use on a few yards I do that require push mowing. They’re bigger fenced in yards.. probably take 45 min each with a 21.. I’m just afraid that the time master won’t hold up that long but it really would save me time. Would you recommend it?
@@charlesriehm872 absolutely 100 percent recommend it. I have 200 hours on it now.
It doesn't have an oil drain plug!!???
@@stephenlacher587 yea I know it doesn’t. Thats why I changed the oil the way I did.
Tell me you didn’t leave the garage door closed while the lawnmower was running!
No I actually opened it after I started it. 👍🏼
what is that oil pump?
Hey thanks for watching my channel. It’s actually a fluid extractor from harbor freight. Here is a video I used it and explained it a little more 👉🏼ua-cam.com/video/Fx-LO0BRUC8/v-deo.html
Folks,Have you garage doors open when running mowers in the garage lol.
😂😂 I know I know another commenter said the same thing my error. I did open though to get that smoke out. Then when I did another video I learned my lesson 👍🏼💯 thanks for watching 👍🏼
@@TheLawnFellas My pleasure. I like the mower, If you have any issues with the cables can you let us know? I find the cables could be a little more beefier on most self propelled mowers with them fraying strands snapping. Good video.
@@LJ.350 never had an issue ever. I own two of these and the one has 208 hours on it. The other one has 6 just got done doing a video on that one. I sold the other one to my brother because I bought a grandstand. I would never ever buy a commercial 30 inch. They cost to much and for an extra $1500 you can get a 36 inch walk behind. 👍🏼💯
@@TheLawnFellas I agree and the 36 is a tank lol. Two people can lift the 30 inch Toro into the bed of a truck and fits in most gates or a break down it can easily be pushed from a backyard. No flat tires also.
@@LJ.350 yep. I will always run a TimeMaster for some backyards and a few steep hills I can’t get my grandstand on.
The toro timemaster takes 20oz of oil
You may be right. Mine was the 2019 model in this video. 18 oz fills it for me. 👍🏼
Have you had a belt issues
Nope I have 185 hours on it now and still original belts. I did purchase all the belts as back ups but didn’t need them yet knock on wood 🪵 😂😂. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
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@@bobby.lawncare1393 no this is the residential model
A Ryobi advert then really!
Really just bought one tool cause of the batteries then once you buy batteries you kinda stick with that company and I like Ryobi so yes 👍🏼
Please tell me you didn't install an hour meter on it???!!!!??? its a lawn mower for heaven's sake the 25 hours/ 100 hour services are an estimate !!!
Why do all commercial zero turns come with hour meters????? Go ahead I will wait…… hmmmmmmm interesting isn’t it.
@@TheLawnFellas Wait for what???? The Toro timemaster is a glorified push mower the need for hourmeters on a two cycle engine is absolutely beyond overkill !!!
You not maintaining an F-35, it's a lawnmower for God sake you can't judge 25 hours 100 hours ????
@@fgrau7376 no not when it’s used on 20 different lawns. So I buy a $7 hour meter. I don’t see the problem lol.
This mower is misnamed and fails to deliver in every way. had one for one season and it was discouraging to say the least. It clogged; it broke, it was a nightmare to maintain, and I finally gave up and sold it. DO NOT buy this POC!!! It will not save you time because it sucks.
I beg to differ I put 200 hours on it with zero issues. Same belts and cables. There are different opinions for everyone and for the price compared to a commercial price and being a secondary mower most guys and gals will buy this one. 👍🏼
Expect to replace the head gasket soon. They fail on the exhaust side
If that happens better off getting another mower. Not worth it sometimes on these machines, especially with the residential deck!! On the zero turns obviously it’s worth replacing.
Head gasket is only 12 bucks…about an hour job
@@hondahaney6404 oh wow I was thinking on a level of a zero turn. Had two replaced before and it was $600. That’s why said that. Mine hasn’t had any issues thus far with two TimeMaster.