Keeping A Toro Mower Working For As Long As Possible
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Thanks for watching. This mower needs to last as long as possible. That means we need to spend some time and money on doing some maintenance then.
This video is meant as entertainment, always practice safety.
What’s your definition of paying a small amount of money now? I do agree with seasonal maintenance especially doing it in the fall prior to storage. One of the most important is to run out or drain out any left over gas whether using ethanol free or an additive. In my opinion it should be drain out the gas (or use it up), new spark plug, new air filter and oil change. The chassis including the wheels should be lubed as well as the cables. Store protected from the elements. All items from this video. Also check blade and clean under deck. Thanks!
thanks. I'm also trying to understand the context for your question. I'm guessing you're asking about the asking price for used equipment? If so, it would be based on the condition of the machine. If it was used twice but it was 20 years old, I'd still be willing to pay top dollar for it. Basically, 25-35% of new would be my definition. However if you're asking about the price of maintenance, that's a different story
@@HomeGaragechannel I was wondering about the cost of paying for maintenance you mentioned in the video.
I see, it's not much, oil, spraying lube here and there, sharpening the blade, and most importantly it's the time. If I had to guess it'd be about 4 to 5 hours a season. Most just don't seem to want to invest the time. The money isn't the much.
I have the exact same mower that’s now 5 years old. It gets an oil change at the end of the mowing season. I check and replace whatever is needed and lube everything. It stills looks new and I’m hoping it’ll survive me. Great video.
wow you're doing a great job!
I change oil and filters every 6 mowing, it pays off in the long run 😊
@@philliphall5198 Every 6 mows?!
Might be a silly question but are you holding the engine brake bail down with a rope or something while turning the engine over with a drill? Looking to do a compression test on a used Super Recycler I bought recently.
yes I tie my bail brake handles down while doing the compression test with my drill
Maintenance is always important especially now with the price of new mowers.😊
you are correct
I would definitely pay the little a year for maintenance rather than the replacement fee.
you and me both
Some people go ahead and put an inline fuel shutoff on the mower. My Honda already has one, but I notice many manufacturers don't. I would think that would also help to keep the mower running longer.
yes putting one on there would be good but I doubt the owner will ever use it.
@@HomeGaragechannel Yea, when you are dealing with ppl like that it must be frustrating. Wouldn't want someone to have to turn a valve 1/4 turn and let the mower run itself out of gas!
I do my own maintenance. I check the oil before starting it and check the valve clearance once a year
nice!
Was gonna ask you if you were gonna sharpen the blade as well, i think that is also important for the mower
yes I did sharpen, but I don't recall if I did it off camera or in the cleaning video.
Yes "luckily" the spark plug gap is close to where it should be. Otherwise adjusting it would be a nightmare!
Mower looks brand new.
I know right!
Good day Some people say lube helps to attract dirt & wears more. But I think lube really help.
Thanks
oh there's no doubt that it will, it just means once you start applying it, you'll need to keep the maintenance of cleaning and applying fresh lube which I think Is a great idea.
Preventive maintenance is the way to go
you got that right
I prefer C... perform the maintenance myself.
great choice
I do my own upkeeps and repairs. I am surprised that your service did not consider the under deck and blade.
the deck was fine and I sharpened the blade off camera.
I mow with my three antique/vintage Lawn-Boys. Oil is changed every time I fill up the gas tank.😂 But every single time after mowing, I let it cool down then hose it off top to bottom. Then I turn the fuel back on and fire it up. I let it run for about five minutes to get nice and hot, then I use my leaf blower to blow any excess water off of it.
wow very nice technique
I never thought of using the leaf blower after using the hose to clean the mower. Good one!
? What kind of : spray cleaner & dude did you use? Not to be " brand specific" what is the best name & identification without brand? = SPRAY CAN~~ "XYZ" brand silicone spray contents "ABC" & LUBE CONTENTS ~ "123" & "789" IS BEST OR BETTER?
IF YOU CAN / WILLBREPLY : MAY GOD BLESS YOU!🙏👋
it's just a heavy duty degreaser is all but I'm using it at a higher concentration and you'll need to have some sort of eye protection
I have actually been doing maintenance services on mowers lately. The mower shops are so backed up they turn away this type work.
yes you and me both
@@HomeGaragechannel And I give them a good bath too! You are right about the cleaners to use.
Regular maintenance on anything mechanical should be a no brainer!!
you are correct
That's probably the best running Briggs EX I have ever heard. It's nice when owners bring machines in for maintenance rather than repairs. It's worth getting your mower serviced each season, it will make it last for decades. Some of my customers have been bringing in their machines each year since the mid 90's, and those machines were maintained by me as well before I started my own company when I worked at a different shop. So we are talking machines that are 30 -35 years old that still run like new. A little maintenance goes a long way, and by the same token, a little neglect can do a lot of harm. Customer's choice, but I know what mine would be. Great video as always.
I know right, and this mower was used too..it didn't just sit in the garage
I love these Toro mowers just very simple and reliable. I’ve fixed a few at this point and they’re very easy to fix.
that they are
If you maintain things, they certainly save you money in the long run. Three of the mowers I use regularly are over 15 years old, and the other is 8 years old. It doesn't take much to keep them going if you are willing to put forth the effort.
agreed, most just don't seem to care until it breaks down on them
I have a brand new Toro 22” Personal Pace 21462 mower and after every use I clean the under deck and it seems to difficult to roll forwards and backwards. How can I fix this problem?? I probably used the mower about 4 months
I'd get the mower off the wheels and try free spinning the front wheels and see if there's some resistance on them. If so, you'll need to lube them. Same for the back wheels. Remove and inspect the gears and drive shaft.
What are you spraying on the wheel bolts? Lithium grease? WD-40?
I'm using Lithium grease. Just make sure you shake the can for a minute before using it.
most people (not all) dont give calls about basic maintenance but this customer asked for basic maintenance which is not common.
you would be correct .
On my identical engine I have never have checked the valves . I will do that only if it feels like it needs it . I got a flat head that I suspect needs an adjustment. And that will need a file down a valve stem
nice hopefully you be able to get it sorted out.
So if I want to buy a new mower that I intend to keep forever. Which I plan on doing. Do I need to buy a $2000 commercial engine equipped mower ?
you can, but either choice whether commercial or residential, maintenance still needs to be done, so save your money and get a residential grade mower and do your yearly maintenance..
This video is great! I actually just bought this exact mower yesterday
thanks I really appreciate that
Preventive Maintenance is key to keep them running for a long time. I do my own maintenance and repairs on my machines. My Toro Super recycler is going to be 24 years old in April 2024 and it is still going strong. The price on new mowers is shocking!
very nice, and yes PV is the key
I didn't see it anywhere - what are you lubing the wheel bolts with? Is that white lithium grease? Will dry teflon spray work?
yes I'm using lithium spray and sure, dry teflon spray will work.
In my area battery powered equipment is more expensive then simple gas powered equipment. I always choose gas equipment over electric everytime. If you care about the climate that much plz consider planting a tree as trees absorb huge amounts of carbon monoxide. 😉
yes those are natures carbon scrubbers
what do you think about the German lawn mower company Wolfgarten or general German lawn mower companies if you've ever had one. Just an opinion because I always hear how shabby some lawn mowers are
I really don't have an opinion not them
I'm just wanting to know what you use to get the metal and plastics on all this stuff you work on i know soap and water but is there some kind of special stuff you use?
I don't think you finished your question.. because I'm not sure what you're trying to ask?
well for me i,d rather pay that good amount of money to insure a good well maintained unit for the use of it etc than paying a costly repair in the long run etc.
you and me both
question: I have chainsaw that starts but wont stay running and i dont think its a carburator issue do you know what else it could posibly be?
sure it's the engine, or part of the engine like the intake boot or a seal.
I’ve got the same exact mower runs great as long as you maintain them they oughta last
my feelings exactly
Toros are my favorite outside of Tecumseh Toros
I agree, they are very nice
That's a SWEET mower and I'd be plumb giggly to have it if I was going that route. Anyway I oil and grease what I have to keep stuff working as easy as it can for as long as it can. I'm pretty much back to oil changes from getting the battery jobs but maintenance is still maintenance, no matter what it involves. Thanks and Blessings
Thank you Lewie McNeely!
U 2, Pal!@@HomeGaragechannel
Hey I need help finding a Throttle cable with a kill switch connectors for a husqvarna x-series 345R Brushcutter. I have no idea what the year is but may be a 1998’s to 2008, older model. I have a video explaining what I need. If you can please help me!!
so there wasn't a tag on it with any information then?
@@HomeGaragechannel nope just says it was made in Sweden. Do you think The brush trimmer cable could use a different cable Like using a 525RX? Mines again a 345R an older model.
II'm confused, I've replaced the spark plug, the coil, the carburetor, the gas, the kill switch works, the mower won't start, but when it does, it goes like a charm. what am I missing?
since I don't know which mower you have I can only guess it's like the one in the video. But have you check that the choke system is working and also, have you inspected the valve lash?
@@HomeGaragechannel Damn, my bad, its a lawnboy 10670c no choke, red primer button, I also have verify the coil and sparkplug gap. Now I have to learn where I can verifiy the valve lash on that think : )
At 1:28...after you took the washer out, see the ring on the mower where the nut goes.Yesterday I lubed the wheels just like you did, but I still hearing sand grinding noises coming from the ring, is it possible to take that ring out and clean it? I tried, but found close to impossible to remove it.
I've never tried so I wouldn't know
Do you mean the height adjuster itself, like the silver threaded part?
I was fixing a toro to resell. Pull hard so did valve adjustment fixed that. Did wheels blade replaced 2 bearings on drive. It said no oil change just add. Took 3 oil changes to get the oil clean looking
very nice work
Put a couple of oz of marvel mystery oil in the oil, then cut your grass. Then change oil again. You'll be amazed at how much crud will come out. I always do this when i get a used mower.
Check belt & blade...Sharpen it
great advice
Also the mower most of the time doesn’t start on the first pull. It usually starts on the third pull
it depends, I think 3 is too much personally, I like 2 at most.
What can I do to make my mower start on the first pull? The mower is only 4 months old
I got a Ryobi self propelled brushless and I gotta say, I'll never be going back to gas equipment. Just simply is better and easier. No deck to rust, no engine to maintain. Top off the battery and hose off the deck and it just works. Even has a light for late night mowing and completely variable speed.
I still work on gas equipment but gas equipment days are numbered. Cars still got a long time left for gas, but you don't use your mower every day. Small engine, especially 2 stroke, pollute a extremely substantial amount more due to not having emissions equipment like catalytic converters
had an electric start push mower. Battery pack was the failure point. Unbolted it all. Kept the Snapper HiVac. Still have the mower, forty years later.
Third engine. This last one was free, more than twelve years ago. Had to buy a new air filter & sparkplug. The blade was loose on the old mower it was attached to. Previous owner thought the engine was bad. (because of the clattering/knocking)
It wasn't. Batteries are a bad deal, autos or mowers. Hand tools? Different game.
@@timewa851 it's great you had a lawn mower for 40 years. You're definitely not the rule, but an exception. Most people have them for max 10 years, and according to most battery manufacturers, you'll have about 70% capacity in the battery if not abused
That being said, I do have a 1982 Honda tractor I use for moving around heavy stuff. Smokes like Cheech and Chong but still runs fine. I don't expect an electric to last that long, but in reality, 99% of people are gone upgrade in the 5-10 year mark. The great thing with electric, is most of the time, you can still use the batteries after you replace the tool
congratulations, hopefully it'll last you for awhile
batteries are not the answer at least not right now.
Keep it working I'm in need of a lawn mower mine broke down
What happened?
@@HomeGaragechannellots of issues come bring your tools 🔧 and let's make a video
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thank you
First!
thanks
I have an old Toro with a Techemsea engine , and a new recycler with a Briggs. Love them both. I change the oil, filter, and plug at least once a year. After using, I always blow the mower off . I haven't adjusted the valves, but I did remove the float bowl on the older one to clean the jets when it failed to start after sitting for too long. In the Fall I give them a good cleaning and add Stabil to the fuel. I also lube the cables when I think of it. Some also say that non ethanol fuel should be used, especially on the older mowers.
yes it's best to use non ethanol if possible but you don't have to. However you will need to take further steps if you want to store a mower with ethanol fuel in it.
I'd rather take care of it get it at last as long as possible. I just got a Troy belt mower that was left outside. And I'm going through it to get it back to come around. Water in the gas I cleaned out carburetor I gotta check the valves Thank you for the video
no problem and very nice find, did you have to pay for the mower or was it free?
I would rather pay a small amount to have my mower brought up to good running condition than having to purchase a new machine in 4-5 years. The older I get the harder it is for me to do this maintenance. Thanks for the videos.
yes you and me both
Hey bro what's up? I believe that this is the best kept mower I've seen on your channel here so far with just basic maintenance being done to it.
agreed!!
That whole lawnmower looks brand new for five years
that's what I said!
Well at least they have the best one working on this mower you have the skills to do that for sure
thanks I appreciate it.
@@HomeGaragechannel you are welcome home garage
Yes, periodic maintenance is important whether it be a lawnmower or a car,if you neglect it you will start having problems with it.
I rebuilt my dads Honda GSV190 engine on his HRU217D lawnmower because it was blowing smoke like a chimney on its initial startup when it was cold & it would clear up once the engine warmed up.
So after 20 years it only needed a new set of piston rings which I also had to buy a new piston for because Honda changed over to a thinner piston ring design & the original & thicker piston rings are no longer available.
I replaced the leaking crankshaft seals including the lower seal which didn't leak oil,I fitted a new timing belt while the engine was stripped down as well.
It's more like new now but it needs a new blade base & blades because the locating tabs had sheared off the blade base locating tabs when one of use hit a tree stumps or tree roots !
very nice work on that engine!
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thank you very much. I appreciate it greatly