TORO 22in HONDA | Unboxing the High Wheel Variable Speed Gas Walk Behind Self Propelled Lawn Mower
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Today we sold our old TORO and purchased a new Toro 22 in. Honda High Wheel Variable Speed Gas Walk Behind Self Propelled Lawn Mower. Watch as I unbox it and tell you the basic set up procedure and then I will run it a few rows so you can see it in action.
Here is some more information from the manufacturer for your information in case you are interested in one of these:
Easily cut your yard with the Toro Recycler 22 in. High-Wheel Front Wheel Drive Variable Speed Self-Propelled Gas Lawn Mower with a Honda engine. This tough engine delivers 160cc for powerful performance. Able to mow and mulch, this lawn mower has high-quality smart features and proven dependability.
Small package, big punch; Honda GCV 160cc OHC engine.
Traction in tough terrain; you’ll have great traction regardless of the job with lightweight and maneuverable 11 in. rear wheels
Always reliable; you'll always be ready to mow with a 3-year guaranteed-to-start engine warranty
Durable deck; enjoy years of reliable use from your deck thanks to its steel frame, and you'll love the superior cutting and mulching capabilities
Quick switch; changing from bagging to mulching has never been easier with the quick-connect bagging system
Feed your lawn; get a healthy-looking lawn by returning nutrient-rich clippings to the soil with the patented Recycler cutting technology
Valuable versatility; perfectly manicured look with bagging, or powering through tall, thick grass with
Stay on the move; mowing in tight spaces is a cinch with a variable-speed front wheel drive that provides superior maneuverability
Squeaky clean; easily clean the underside of the deck and maintain optimum airflow for high performance with the washout port; just attach a hose to the mower deck and go
Choose your cut; manicure lawn to your specifications with 9 cutting positions with 1-4 in. cutting height range; you can also easily adjust to 2 different handle heights
Use Toro fuel stabilizer to maintain your engine and increase the longevity of your mower
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Toro is the best mower you can buy. Excellent cutting job.1/6/2022
Yes indeed!
Thanks for sharing, the manual wasn't very helpful at all.. I was grateful that there was a helpful video on youtube, can't wait to try it out. Thanks again!
You're welcome the only thing negative I have heard so far from a few people is that there wasn't adjustable handles for you to be able to adjust in case you are taller. I can tell you that this lawn mower cuts magnificently. We do own AZ mower but we prefer to cut our front lawn with this one and it's also good for cutting around small spaces like our pool and garden areas
Definitely check the oil when you first get it. Put mine together yesterday and it was a little over half full. reading the reviews from Home Depot, other people have experienced the same thing. I'm not sure why they do it but if I had added the whole bottle, I would have had to drain the whole thing and start over.
Yes, Absolutely. They probably do that for those who skip instructions and just start the mower without any oil at all. I guess the Manufacturer doesn't want to pay for the cost of a replacement mower so it's less financial risk for them to just throw some in there.
I am in the process of purchasing one, Thankyou for the heads up Video ! ( Very easy to assemble )
Oh we love ours! The only thing I have heard from other owners is the handle isn't adjustable and can be too low for taller people. It's fine for both of us at 5'5" and 5'9"
Listen. I’m an old sneaker UA-camr, and seeing this video brought back memories. You guys do a great job. The part about the wife telling the whole truth was EVERYTHING! So true. I’m on my way to Home Depot tomorrow. Thanks for the info. Peace.
Thanks a lot!!
@@MoverandShaker whats the actual model number for this toro with the honda engine label should be under the bagger flap.
Just bought mine and assembled it today. Mowed my lawn. I am graduating up from a push mower.. This will take some getting use to. The handle seems very short. For a 6'2" person, it is not very compatible for a tall person unless there is a way to raise or extend the handle. I do love the power.. just FYI, pretty sure the Honda GBV160 engine takes 17 oz. of motor oil when filling a dry motor. The self propel was set way too fast out of the box. It was nearly jumping off the ground when I closed the bar. I am hoping, with some adjustments, I can start to like this mower.
Same height and my back is killing me after 30 min of use....cuts great though
I have heard several people saying that. It is a shame they couldn't have made it adjustable for taller people.
Best lawn mower Ever actually love cutting grass now look forward lol she’s a beauty now
I just got mine yesterday o man I’m so excited I loved every part of putting it together it’s a beast
@Mover and Shaker, your supposed to NOT screw the dipstick in to check the oil, sit it down and dont screw it in pull it out wipe off reinsert and check level.
This is true.
@@MoverandShaker yea don't burn it up. If you been running it like that I'd add some oil till it's full. If u checked how I said, your good.
@@jdclay1547 It's running fantastic!
@@MoverandShaker I'm glad, I got a new HRX217 with their GCV200 and man it's an OX.
Nice!! I just did a video on my Toro 22in mower, mine is two years old, and so great. Toro is the best! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh thank you so much! Yes, we just did our first full cut of the front yard and it looks gorgeous! Happy Toroing!!!
Just got one at home depot ....had a craftsman with the Honda GVC160 and the mower went not the motor!
Great video! Thank you. WAY more informative than the manual that came with the mower.
Thanks! This mower makes an exceptionally nice cut especially if you want to do parallel lines or horizontal lines. It makes your yard Look sharp with the very defined rows.
Yo I love this I’m about to get one
Greetings Mover and Shaker. You have created a great video! I have a simple question from watching the video: How did you feel the degree of difficulty (or easiness) the mower was able to accomplish the 180 degree turns? I also noticed that you were pushing the mower during at least one of the passes, although you engaged the self-propelled feature when you were in the process of one of your turns, so how did you find the mower to push?
I once owned a Toro that I bought in 1991, which was the last year Toro sold mowers with the optional Suzuki engine. It was a very sweet engine indeed compared to other mowers I had operated in the past. That engine started for me on one easy pull for the 16 years that I had owned the mower and it emitted a phenomenal purr when idling at the lowest possible RPM, which impressed my friends when they tested the mower! Also that engine allowed to easiest oil changes with the oil drain plug at the bottom of the engine (but on top the mower deck), so the mower didn’t need to be flipped to change the oil (only insert a Toro supplied clear-plastic hose to the side of the engine). Toro advised changing the oil every 30 hours, but I changed it every 10 hours, due to the simplicity of the chore.
This Toro also had a personal pace system, similar to your system by operating the lower bale, except mine was a RWD as opposed to your mower with FWD. Because my Toro didn’t have any hose attachment, I would find myself cleaning the mower by squirting the water from the hose under the mower deck, while running the engine at full RPM. Eventually the transmission failed after 16 years, when the mower mechanic told me that the all the gears were rusted (resulting from multiple washings of the deck). I of course complained to Toro that there nothing in their 1991 owners manual warning against spraying the transmission with water, but they refused to honor a warranty claim.
I found a Toro dealer who had a used transmission from his spare parts bin, so I only had to pay $100 to swap transmissions! I gave the mower to my mother, where I continued to operate the Toro. The mower lasted until 2016 (27 years after I had originally bought the mower), where the mower was then acquired by the new owner of my mother’s house.
When I had encountered the transmission problems with my Toro back in 2007, I had purchased a new Honda. When I first inserted oil in my brand new Honda engine, I also made the mistake by screwing in the oil dipstick all the way (then unscrewing the dipstick) to check the oil levels. I later found out about a week or two later that the oil level was woefully short of oil! I was astonished that Honda didn’t give the warning that the consumer only needs to insert the dipstick in the oil insert tube after cleaning the oil off the dipstick! I had changed the oil numerous times on my cars and on mowers (including other folks mowers) for decades, so I was befuddled by the Honda system.
Fortunately, I had changed the oil in the Honda by using 100% synthetic 10 W 30 by Amsoil once a year (the 14 year old Honda mower is still running strong today and starts on the pull). Amsoil is a phenomenal oil product that I use in my vehicles as well. They produce an oil specifically designed for small engines. In addition, they make fantastic ATF, Gear Lubes, Antifreeze, oil filters, etc. Amsoil produced the world’s first 100% synthetic oil that was approved by the API (American Petroleum Institute) back in 1972, which was two years before Mobil 1 was brought to market. They have a marvelous warranty on their products as well. Amsoil has an opportunity to become a Preferred Customer for $10 for 6 months, in which you will receive a 25% discount and free shipping for orders exceeding $100. You can go to www.Amsoil.com to gain the membership and when you apply, if you can kindly insert the referral code of 1420935 (that happens to be my Amsoil Dealer code), I will get credit from Amsoil. Thanks!
Thank you very much for all of your wealth of knowledge and information. It was a great read for a rainy Saturday afternoon. We also use Amsoil products. We have been dealers since 1996 and have many preferred customers. Thanks for watching.
I am delighted you enjoyed reading my post! I am thinking that your particular model of Toro (20379) would be perfect for my wife and I for our next mower, since the Honda mower has been a quite the battle ax to maneuver (it is too heavy and awkward to handle, where the wheels don’t cooperate in maneuvering in tight spots), which was why I questioned you how easy your Toro was for you to push and make turns. Your Toro appears light on its feet, reminiscent of my old Toro. Thanks!
It is very light on its feet for turns and small spaces
I bought one yesterday. Good machine but the manual is terrible. Good that I found this video. What is that blue thing? The manual does not mention it, anyone knows?
You hook your water hose to it, then you turn the water on and crank it and it washes the underside
Thanks!
Love the video! This is the exact mower I have been looking at! How has the overall performance on this mower since the video?
This mower has been awesome. It starts everytime without the choke. The mower is powerfully self propelled giving me a workout and it seems lighter and easier to handle than my previous model from 2006. The cut is phenomenal and really sets off the lawn. I knew right away from the first use that I was going to love it. I use the mulcher vs. the bagger and it does such an excellent job, you would think I would have used the bag attachment.
@@MoverandShaker thank you for the info, Now if I could just find availability! Lol, I think mowers direct , anyways thanks again
Home Depot is where we bought ours.
Awesome I check home depot out
Red blooded American man doing red blooded American stuff right there, by God.
I just got that mower. It is great!
Yes it is. The mulcher does an excellent job and feeds the lawn at the same time. We couldn't be happier and know that it is worth small investment for how long they last. We even sold our one from 2006 this year for about $60 bucks. We just wanted a brand new one but it would have lasted many more years if we had decided to keep it.
How does this motor compare to the Kohler version of the previous generation in terms of long term reliability?
Now that is something I would not know how in compares in terms of long term reliability, because we haven't even owned it a year and it's probably only been used two dozen times. I do know what you mean by the Kohler engine. Our previous mower had that engine and when we sold the lawnmower there was absolutely nothing wrong with that engine and we owned the mower from 06 to 2020! I know everyone speaks highly of HONDA engines though no matter what type of engine it is.
You don’t thread the dipstick in on Honda engines when checking oil. Your full reading is actually much less than full.
Okay thanks, I will definitely check on that today.
I was just going to post that info. Just lay the stick in there don't start twisting it in.
Gotcha. I think it is a habit for my husband he has been changing peoples oil for free for 20 years. it is probably just that but I let him know.
I need the bag where I can order
Back hurts after using this, as handles cant be extended or raised.
That is terrible but I understand my back hurts just making the bed. It does do a great cut though!
@@MoverandShaker cuts great....just wish the handles were higher
You would think there would be some type of handle extension for folks 6 foot & over. My search didn't find anything other than DIY extensions. I am thinking about returning my Toro.
@@Handd4u I really do understand. I admit I am surprised as well that they did not incorporate that Into the design.
I’m only 5’4 and I need the handles raised.
What does it mean by 'variable speed'? The Toro I had before was one with a 'personal pace' transmission. All and all I pretty much liked the personal pace. As far as I can tell this one is not a personal pace. And I don't believe you can really control the self propelled speed. If so, does it move along pretty well, namely at a pretty good pace?
Variable Speed Self Propel allows you to maneuver around obstacles and landscaping easily. when you engage the trigger or handle fully it is pretty quick...almost too quick!
Every self propelled mower that doesn't use a switch for the drive is variable speed. Multiple speeds are achieved by slipping the belt which it is designed to do as they are not pure rubber. The Personal Pace puts more tension on the belt the faster you walk so it slips the belt. The Variable speed mower gets its multiple speeds by how much you squeeze the second bail arm. The more you squeeze it, the faster it goes which puts more tension on the belt. Only difference is how the drive is actuated and which wheels are being driven.
Oh wow. Great Lesson. 😊
It moves fast
Just picked minds up
Very cool. Congrats You are going to love it! The first time I saw the lawn cut I was so glad we purchased it. We did the cut in a diagonal pattern and it looked sharp!
I just finished cutting my grass for the first time with it omg took 5 minutes I actually went over my grass five times just for the enjoyment 🤣 can’t cut again lol
Ha ha omg too funny. So happy for you!!
Minds
Where did you buy it from
Home Depot! they probably have a new model buy now. We still love it. The mulcher lets you just mow right over leaves and you just don't see them after you pass by. and the cut is sharp and tight!
Does the mower come with a bottle of oil?
It does
@@MoverandShaker I just bought one and all oil and gas was drained but you could smell that it has had gas in it before and little oil left on the stick so I’m guessing mine was returned or something I used it once so far no problem just wish I got to be the first one starting it
@@JoshuaOverman That is terrible. Hard to believe. someone probably bought the lawn mower cut someone's grass to earn money and then returned it. Well hats off to you for keeping it. I think we would have brought it back feeling just like you. Hopefully it wasn't used that long. All the Best! v
@@MoverandShaker I got mine for $332 at Home Depot few days later of owning it no problems love the mower I’m a taller guy though and I wish the handle had even higher setting but I think I have a idea to rig something up so it’s taller
How much did you pay for it?
I don't recall, I can only say about $350 -$400 if I had to guess
You’re not supposed to screw the cap in to read the oil level!!!
lol. We know this!
@@MoverandShaker apparently the dude making the video didn’t....
Is it ok for it smoke first used ?
hopefully you are kidding. As long as the smoke will go away shortly after the engine has started you should be fine
Horrible lawnmower they brake even faster than the same one I bought before that and before that, seems to me that I'm a glutton for punishment .more expensive each time too 😞
what is breaking on them? we never had a problem on our last one...just wanted a newer one. We personally love it. Such a super duper looking cut
@@MoverandShaker 3rd one .1st one sheared a cotter pin, destroyed the mower it lasted a year 1\2. 2nd blew motor After a year . this one is 2 weeks old and the drive belt flew away and I'm still trying to find it even right now I just took the brake from looking to come inside and rant about it .
So terrible. sorry about that! So what's next ?
I hate this mower.
That's too bad we love it like crazy
@@MoverandShaker I got the dang cables caught on something and now can’t get it to start so I’m watching videos and getting frustrated lolol. The brake cable and self propel both. Ugggghh
@@julieo4580 so sorry. It happens to all of us. You will get it fixed. If not there is sure to be someone in your city that repairs them. Search your Nextdoor app. Good Luck!!