I have had Toro lawn mowers most of my life and they are really good mowers. Wasn't sure about a 30 inch deck but your video sold me on that - buying one online right now.
If anyone is in the market for one of these, I just bought one at Home Depot for $1000. The HD guy explained that they are no longer going to carry Toro so all remaining units are on clearance. The regular price was $1699.
Wow that's a steal. I just ordered one with electric start was 1608 online got it down to 1347 with military discount and opened a new charge. No discount offered here in PA that I know of. You got a steal
Wow! I bought a Timemaster in 2021. I wanted to buy another one. My local Home Depot here online still says $1599 for non-key start. Did your local store do the unless you actually stop in the store to look? Thanks...
I have had many issues with my 2016 Toro 30 in TimeMaster. It NEVER starts hot. There was a recall to change the crummy paper fuel filter, but i solved that design flaw, where the fuel feed is only 1/2 in drop from the tank outlet to Briggs 120000 series engine carb. I lashed on my Honda GCV190 Tank and a nice long hose, with a Disc filter and Shutoff valve from Home Depot. The Briggs recall is to install a metal HEAT SHIELD between the cyl head and float bowl, to fix hot restarting. I often do better than that, just get some silver foil faced R-MAX foam insulation, maybe cut 3x5in,, smash a recess to fit behind the float bowl with a small hammer, and shove it in place above the black plastic belt guard cover. surfaces, that worked for a few years,then needed to cool things down with Starting fluid or Gumout to restart hot. I then replaced the carbs several times with the inexpensive ones on Amazon. Worked a little better than Briggs OEM. FINALLY, I did replace the Magneto coil and shutoff switch, but yesterday PROVED THE NEW ONE IS INTERMITTENT. Got an adjustable Spark Tester, set for 10KV gap or larger - NO OUTPUT!!!!!!!!!!! Then I took the old one, sanded the pole pieces and TAPED the entire HV lead with 3M Electrical tape, and split the plastic insulator sleeve from my new Spark Tester, covering the CHAFED section where the muffler heatshield abradedi it. BINGO, it finally started! I then checked the Compression cold, but forgot to open the throttle plate - it read almost 30lbs. We also replaced the crummy HEAD GASKET again, with the 2nd gasket in the $42 Amazon kit, which HAS A NICE METAL fire ring, but is for the 223CC Upgraded engine all the Yard Service guys pay $500 new, to finally fix the underpowered temperamental 190. I found the old gasket BLEW OUT near the Exhaust side, a second time, vapor from all my Starting Fluid was coming out. Another telltale sign was the 4 head bolts were NOT TIGHT. I should have retourqued to the 125 in-lbs spec AGAIN after a month. Since 70lbs seems to be the spec for these 190CC motors, I WILL be buying a new Piston, Rings, and Wrist pin set, and the 2 different length Rod bolts to raise the crummy 30lbs that is causing stalling issues. And my friend set the VALVE clearances ay 0.006in, AFTER INSTALLING THE NEW thicker gasket. It starts if I put the choke rod in, but soon I fave to remove it, and flip the choke spring 180 degrees over, to the main governor spring post, r it will bog down too rich! When I get anther $500 saved up, I am going to Toro Menders in ATL to buy a replacement 223CC engine, and a new DECK for another $100. Final note, there is a Hi Lift Blade kit, including a new front V shaped shield that bolts in with the front wheels assy - critically IMPORTANT, IT USED TO just fill the chute with grass. ------------- for the past 8 years it will FILL the bag with even wet grass- My thoughts, nothing else is safe on my sloped back yard, and at 150lbs for me, I can easily handle this 135lb mower. Just skip the $200 more Electric Start option, because it will be clunkier to use there. Just my thoughts after 8 years of Time Master troubles. And I replaced many broken cables, worn bearings, and belts Fyi, Hilary in GA
@@DarylCrum-d2t They work alright.. would I buy another one? Probably not... there have been some pully issues since I recorded this video that should not have happened as soon as they did.
So many bad reviews Online about that Toro 30" lawnmower. I'd thought about purchasing one from Lowe's, but after all the horrible reviews, I've decided against it.
@@bladezllc - You sound even more foolish now with your denial BS. What part of it`s NOT a "push mower" do you NOT understand? You claim to be a professional lawn guy but even my Grandmother knows the Toro Timemaster isn`t a "push mower". So wallow in your own ignorance.
Summer up here in Minnesota where he lives was a very dry summer no rain , I live about 20 from him and my yard looks the same and both cemetery I mow looks the same or worse from the casket
I have had Toro lawn mowers most of my life and they are really good mowers. Wasn't sure about a 30 inch deck but your video sold me on that - buying one online right now.
@@arcadian99 you'll like it 😀
I love Toro lawn mowers . I have 22 inch and it starts on the first pull for the past 7 years.
Thanks for the review Zack! Hopefully get some more shots next season of it on thicket lawns!
I'll definitely get a better video next year. Then the trash and dumpster in the background... ahh well
Looks like an awesome machine, we always hear great things about them! Good to know about the fuel consumption too.
It's a very awesome machine! Thanks for watching 👀
If anyone is in the market for one of these, I just bought one at Home Depot for $1000. The HD guy explained that they are no longer going to carry Toro so all remaining units are on clearance. The regular price was $1699.
Wow that's a steal. I just ordered one with electric start was 1608 online got it down to 1347 with military discount and opened a new charge. No discount offered here in PA that I know of. You got a steal
I’m in Texas ( San Antonio) and YES snagged one for $999 I’m not too sure I think Lowe’s will carry them I could be wrong
Wow! I bought a Timemaster in 2021.
I wanted to buy another one.
My local Home Depot here online still says $1599 for non-key start.
Did your local store do the unless you actually stop in the store to look?
Thanks...
@@mikefordguy3364can you give me on what store you purchase this electric 30 inch personal pace Toro? Thanks
Came here because myocal Lowes had two for $800
I have had many issues with my 2016 Toro 30 in TimeMaster. It NEVER starts hot. There was a recall to change the crummy paper fuel filter, but i solved that design flaw, where the fuel feed is only 1/2 in drop from the tank outlet to Briggs 120000 series engine carb. I lashed on my Honda GCV190 Tank and a nice long hose, with a Disc filter and Shutoff valve from Home Depot. The Briggs recall is to install a metal HEAT SHIELD between the cyl head and float bowl, to fix hot restarting. I often do better than that, just get some silver foil faced R-MAX foam insulation, maybe cut 3x5in,, smash a recess to fit behind the float bowl with a small hammer, and shove it in place above the black plastic belt guard cover. surfaces, that worked for a few years,then needed to cool things down with Starting fluid or Gumout to restart hot. I then replaced the carbs several times with the inexpensive ones on Amazon. Worked a little better than Briggs OEM. FINALLY, I did replace the Magneto coil and shutoff switch, but yesterday PROVED THE NEW ONE IS INTERMITTENT. Got an adjustable Spark Tester, set for 10KV gap or larger - NO OUTPUT!!!!!!!!!!! Then I took the old one, sanded the pole pieces and TAPED the entire HV lead with 3M Electrical tape, and split the plastic insulator sleeve from my new Spark Tester, covering the CHAFED section where the muffler heatshield abradedi it. BINGO, it finally started! I then checked the Compression cold, but forgot to open the throttle plate - it read almost 30lbs. We also replaced the crummy HEAD GASKET again, with the 2nd gasket in the $42 Amazon kit, which HAS A NICE METAL fire ring, but is for the 223CC Upgraded engine all the Yard Service guys pay $500 new, to finally fix the underpowered temperamental 190. I found the old gasket BLEW OUT near the Exhaust side, a second time, vapor from all my Starting Fluid was coming out. Another telltale sign was the 4 head bolts were NOT TIGHT. I should have retourqued to the 125 in-lbs spec AGAIN after a month.
Since 70lbs seems to be the spec for these 190CC motors, I WILL be buying a new Piston, Rings, and Wrist pin set, and the 2 different length Rod bolts to raise the crummy 30lbs that is causing stalling issues. And my friend set the VALVE clearances ay 0.006in, AFTER INSTALLING THE NEW thicker gasket. It starts if I put the choke rod in, but soon I fave to remove it, and flip the choke spring 180 degrees over, to the main governor spring post, r it will bog down too rich! When I get anther $500 saved up, I am going to Toro Menders in ATL to buy a replacement 223CC engine, and a new DECK for another $100. Final note, there is a Hi Lift Blade kit, including a new front V shaped shield that bolts in with the front wheels assy - critically IMPORTANT, IT USED TO just fill the chute with grass. ------------- for the past 8 years it will FILL the bag with even wet grass- My thoughts, nothing else is safe on my sloped back yard, and at 150lbs for me, I can easily handle this 135lb mower. Just skip the $200 more Electric Start option, because it will be clunkier to use there. Just my thoughts after 8 years of Time Master troubles. And I replaced many broken cables, worn bearings, and belts Fyi, Hilary in GA
I like that mower. I guess I forgot to comment on the video. My yard looks the same, tough summer the last two years
Yeah, it's been a few really hot and dry years here. Thanks for the comment Larry 👍
U mentioned hills. I normally use a light weight push mower because of my hilly yard. These do well in your opinion?
@@DarylCrum-d2t They work alright.. would I buy another one? Probably not... there have been some pully issues since I recorded this video that should not have happened as soon as they did.
I have this mower it's great, if your lawn is in shape and flat, its not commercial grade at all !!!!!!!!!!!!
All my leafs have droped
So many bad reviews Online about that Toro 30" lawnmower. I'd thought about purchasing one from Lowe's, but after all the horrible reviews, I've decided against it.
Your yard has no leafs
I filmed this many weeks ago
Quit bagging your clippings, that's fertilizer for the yard
You talk like I bag on the regular.. Easy does it there... Just doing it for review purposes. 🇺🇸 🤘
Video creator needs to Google "Push Mower vs. Self-Propelled" in order to educate himself. This mower is NOT a "push mower".
@danielhubbard1768 sure let's go with that ! Whatever floats your boat, guy.... I hope you have a better day tomorrow ✌️
@@bladezllc - You sound even more foolish now with your denial BS. What part of it`s NOT a "push mower" do you NOT understand? You claim to be a professional lawn guy but even my Grandmother knows the Toro Timemaster isn`t a "push mower". So wallow in your own ignorance.
Dang bro for a lawn guy, your lawn is not impressive.
Summer up here in Minnesota where he lives was a very dry summer no rain , I live about 20 from him and my yard looks the same and both cemetery I mow looks the same or worse from the casket