Toro timemaster forum Handles more like a 21. If you prefer, we carry the entire line of Hustler zero turn mowers as well. VerticalScope Inc. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto Jul 28, 2021 · Forum Newbie. So I did and it made a big difference. I noticed that if you try to find a replacement engine for the 223cc Timemaster w/electric start, it is discontinued. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I am considering buying a $199 Ryobi 18" battery mower (<40 lbs) to do my perimeter pass. My Honda 21" never had any problems getting through this length. Side discharge works pretty well too. Carb pristine, new filter, etc The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Aug 3, 2022 · I bought a Toro Timemaster 30 mower a few weeks back. I was mowing today in 85 degree heat. Heard it's small and I feel like I'd be annoyed refilling it between the front and backyard. I'm currently mulching when I cut and I'm cutting twice per week. Anyone have May 24, 2022 · A Toro Timemaster that we bought new about 5 years ago is refusing to start. Make May 24, 2016 · I have a toro timemaster 30 and have had great luck for the first two years of ownership. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto Sep 8, 2020 · Need to repower my 190cc Timemaster as well. Might have about 75 hours on it, only used on my flat fescue lawn under 1/2 acre. Before if you engaged the blade too fast, it would stall the engine. administrator; Jul 22, 2010; 2. It bags pretty well when wet too in comparison to my Super Recycler - that thing clogged ALL the time if wet, or tall. My 21" commercial Toro's are actually more efficient do to its lighter weight and maneuverability. The Timemaster is no different. 00 is a bit much to pay for a problem machine. With that said the toro has a good deck and transmission just needs a motor, how difficult would it be to swap the kawi motor to the toro time master deck/setup. Replaced coil and still having same problem. Oct 22, 2020 · Forum Newbie. Mar 21, 2004 · Here is a basic coil replacement video for a B&S mower engine on the Toro Timemaster. This year I noticed the engine drive belt was severely worn and cracked. Jul 19, 2013 · I just picked up the TimeMaster 30 yesterday. On my first use I noticed a noise similar to something hitting the underside of the deck. Sep 9, 2020 · Well, Briggs did file chapter 11 bankruptcy. You may be able to order worn out parts from parts catalog. 75 190cc timemaster. ” Jan 24, 2015 · The Timemaster mulches like a MOFO - much better than even my Ferris and especially better when wet. Jul 9, 2020 · I have the same rutting issue with my Toro Timemaster. I replaced the ignition switch but the issue is not fixed. in my experience the 2 Kohlers are pretty close in power. Aug 23, 2020 · I'm putting XTX1100 on Toro SR's and CV224's on the 22297 and 22290's because an SR, which will last longer than a TimeMaster, is still not worth fixing at over 1000hrs “I pen this missive with both gravitas and consternation, occasioned by your recent conduct on the online platform lawnsite. It looks like Toro have changed the overall model number of the TimeMaster from 20199 to 21199 and then likewise the serial numbers start with 400000000 on the 21199. I thought it was ignition coil overheating. by Deciding between a 30" Timemaster and a riding mower for a half acre property. What is your max price? You can usually find used 36" walk behinds on CL and other forums for close to the same price as a new turfmaster. It shut off after 20 mins or so like it has fun out of fuel. Sep 1, 2016 / 2015 Toro Timemaster 30" cut #4 Sep 3, 2016 / 2015 Toro Timemaster 30" cut #10 Mar 11, 2012 · Ybravo 25. Usually I just add more fuel and it cranks back up and I finishing mowing. I kow a Jun 18, 2019 · Ok so I recently upgraded from my 21" toro recycler to a 30" time master. I am just completing this now due to many reasons, crazy cold, snowy winter in Northern Illinois, non-heated garage, life getting in the way and procrastinating. 5" Max cutting height No side discharge option Could use more power for scalp mowing but Honda Gxv 160 is fine for most normal conditions. Apr 12, 2015 · That said, I wanted to try something bigger than a 21" this year so I bought the TimeMaster. Joined Jan 3, 2015 Threads 1 Jan 5, 2015 / One acre to mow - considering Toro Timemaster 30" #7 I am aware of the price of life in NZ. G5 singles was also c/b . Despite having an assortment of OEM and aftermarket gas caps that are the exact replacement for my Toro Timemaster none do the trick exactly. I waited about 20 mins for it to cool off and it started right back up. 38 33K Jun 26, 2019. Setting the gap correctly is essential, but I use a business card instead of the feeler gauge. The Jun 30, 2022 · Toro didn't want to compete with Spartan mowers, so they bought the company for $400,000,000 over the winter. Timemaster - Biggest concern here is the gas tank. Considering how much more expensive the Timemaster has gotten since the pandemic started (+$500 since I bought mine), I think paying $100 for an OEM transmission swap isn't too bad. I can get the Kohler CV224 or the Briggs 223 w/electric start for same price. The major change is the motor. Can't decide between these two. Some too loose and come off and some too tight and engine stalls after 10 or so minutes of mowing. The 3 year warranty is nice. Tried to get the Kohler XTX1100, but dealer said it's not available in the correct PTO size for Timemaster. I am having constant problems with my 2014 8. I also tested switch and it is working. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario Jun 15, 2021 · I recently purchased a display model Toro TimeMaster 30" mower. Toro SR should have a blade tip speed of approx 18143rpm @3300rpm) TM would have blade tip speed of 13305rpm with 1:1 @ 3,300rpm They would need to decrease torque 73. 5"), then the larger your wheel base, the Apr 28, 2020 · Does anyone own a newer Toro Timemaster (223cc engine) that can chime in with general thoughts? My property is 1/3 of an acre, and it currently takes me an hour start to finish to mow with my 21" deck including blowing the driveway and sidewalks at the end. com . 2% to get the speeds matching. MTD/Cub Cadet didn't want to compete with Hustler, so they bought the company this past winter for $350,000,000. It will make a very loud noise if I Apr 26, 2023 · My Timemaster is almost 5 years old and I use a Checkmate striper with it, so I'm curious how long mine will last. Jan 15, 2015 · I have a toro timemaster that I use for residential use (my . Sep 25, 2022 · I have a Toro Timemaster Lawn Mower, and it won’t turn off. All of my perimeter passes HAVE to be the same due to curbs, mulch beds, or other physical borders. Apr 9, 2019 · Been wanting to re-do the underside of my 2017 Toro Timemaster for about a year, and finally decided to give it a try this off-season. We were thinking of buying it and putting a new engine on, is this a feasible option? For more info, this model came with a Briggs and Stratton PXi 1000 engine producing 223cc & 10 ft. Right now I'm pulling off the ignition switch but I've already torn one spark plug boot. May 19, 2019 · So I'm thinking the Toro engineers can sacrifice excess torque to get the blade tip speed up and it should pretty much equal out. Feb 11, 2018 · It also weighs 160lbs. I already replaced ignition coil, and it still doesn’t shut Aug 30, 2013 · Toro Timemaster cutting height. Oct 29, 2022 · We found a 2017 Toro Timemaster on FB marketplace with a blown motor for $200. Jun 16, 2022 · The Toro "Personal Pace" mechanism is a great assist and provides enough to pull the 144 pound machine on smooth level ground or downhill, but requires quite a bit of pushing when going uphill. I assume the neck/threads of plastic gas tank are worn and a new $90 tank is Nov 12, 2014 · As long as the mower has or is under warranty Toro will stand behind it. Aug 20, 2020 · Is a used Toro TimeMaster lawn mower a good deal for $675? The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I'm torn because the the Toro Timemaster is perfect for my yard, but online reviews and the Homedepot Lawn & Gareden manager paint a picture of unreliability, and $1000. Jul 17, 2019 · 30" Exmark vs. I have had 2 other Toro mowers in the past and loved them, so when I saw the 30", I had to have it. 5 hours. Please post the model & serial number of the B&S engine and I'll try to identify the correct coil for you. Everyone says mower is underpowered and that certainly may be the case for a weekly spring cut. 75 B&S engine. Can someone point me to where I can find out how to increase the speed of the mower. , 111 Peter Street Jul 11, 2015 · Toro timemaster putting sputtering. May 14, 2019 · I have a brand new Toro Timemaster, and I'm constantly having a ton of grass sticking to the underside of the deck causing clumping in the grass and at times the mower bogs down. Conversely, it seems the consensus is that it offers poor cut quality on wet turf, and leaves behind clumps when bagging [wet turf]. I changed out the blades to the turfmaster ones, and it worked a lot better. 6K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by SWB Jul 18, 2019 Oct 2, 2023 · Seems to me that air filled tires may alleviate this to some extent, in the same way they do with much heavier riding or zero turn mowers, but Toro doesn't make an air filled replacement, at least not one specifically for the Timemaster. lbs. Aug 21, 2019 · Forum Newbie. The Timemaster rear chute opening has never once clogged - ever. I am only mowing my 10k sq ft lawn. However, my lawn is only 7500 sq ft of turf. 75 acre yard) I have bermuda grass and find that i have to walk slower than Id like to and have to stop frequently since the mower doesnt seem to be able to handle it and shuts off. Oct 22, 2020 / Toro Timemaster #3 There was a recall on some units for bad idlers. But right away I noticed something was a little off with the TimeMaster. Jan 4, 2015 · Forum Newbie. Going back to double toro 20122 high lifts for next cut a/b setup. Run as fast as you can away from these machines. I wanted to see what the toro 20122on top and Toro 20120 on bottom did. Jul 22, 2022 · After a couple weeks of this brutal heat and not mowing, I tried to start my 2021 Toro Timemaster and it had trouble starting. The one problem is the engin, when blades not engaged, does not seem to run smooth, it like flutters, high low, high low I've only mowed with it once, for about 1. I've tried both, prefer the high lift, supposedly they put more strain on the engine to turn so Toro doesn't officially recommend. Both of those engines are superior to the other three. I was almost finished with the lawn and the mower shut off. Joined Apr 30, 2012 Threads 0 Messages 1. It hasnt been maintained that well aside from oil changes and the occasional blade sharpening, obviously this mower should have been maintained better and now the choice to ignore the maintenence is likely the cause of the issue. May 24, 2021 · I have a Toro residential Timemaster, serno 3150047xx. I'm considering the Timemaster hoping it can shave off at least 20 minutes of time. I'm hoping that means a switch to a 224cc Kohler HD1100 or XTX1100 series engine in the future. Joined Aug 30, 2016 Threads 1 Messages 8. May 31, 2018 · I have a Toro Turfmaster (commercial version of the Timemaster), and I love it. Joined Oct 22, 2020 Threads 1 Messages 1. The mower won't shut off when I turn the key to off. Something new I am guessing, as I have never seen this. I have an electric start Toro Timemaster walk behind self propelled mower, 30 inch width, which is 3 years old. Sep 2, 2020 · Toro Timemaster Arm-Brake Vibration Jump to Latest 4. I noticed oil sprayed out of the muffler and onto the front of the lawn mower. of torque (which can be brought for roughly $400 from Jacks Small Engines ). Jun 20, 2019 · Hello everyone! This post could be super long. Nov 10, 2013 · I have a timemaster 30" with the briggs and stratton engine that needs a new motor. Come join the discussion to learn about industry equipment, tools, lawn care, lawn maintenance, classifieds, troubleshooting, and more! Mar 17, 2012 · Forum Newbie. I already tested all 3 contact points and there is continuity (when switch is enabled). It cut and mulched great, happy with that. Sep 13, 2021 · Let me clarify. Unlike some mowers its self propulsion doesn't use a hydrostatic or V-belt continuously variable transmission. I changed the switch and ground cables to new ones, just in case, but it still doesn’t work. Was going to order in new blades this year and seen this: High-Lift Blade Conversion Kit. The double toro 20122 was the best for sheer power. 30" Toro Timemaster Jump to Latest 4. I will try to keep it as concise as possible. Also, I noticed that it doesn't move as fast as it did when I first used it. Jul 28, 2021 / Toro Timemaster engine and spring ID #1 I have a Toro timemaster 30" from this year 2021. Joined Aug 21, 2019 Threads 1 Messages 2. Apr 9, 2017 · Toro Timemaster Pulley Failure. The issue is with the engine. Normally I run b on front a on back. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V Jul 24, 2015 · Forum Newbie. Due to Covid I’ve not Jul 12, 2020 · Last cut was c on front b on back. Jul 1, 2021 · Toro Timemaster - Quieter Muffler? The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Year 2-3 they started shipping them all with a higher lift blade. It appears that it offers satisfactory cut quality on dry turf that is not overgrown. Plus it was dry. I like the mower itself with no complaints so far. Weighs less than the metro 26. If I had 20k sq ft of turf, I would probably get something larger, like at least a 36" commercial walk-behind at the minimum, *unless* you are trying to mow low (less than 2. Oct 29, 2021 · I've read quite a few threads pertaining to Toro's Timemaster mower. The new Briggs has Ball crank bearings but not sure if it has cast iron sleeve (Durabore). May 30, 2018 · Pull-cord kickback on Toro Timemaster. May 27, 2017 / Toro Timemaster 30" keeps stalling #7 Sounds to me like it's got a plugged gas cap. Nov 12, 2014 · Toro | 30" (76 cm) TimeMaster® (20199) I did not find anything concerning transmission in operators manual, you may want to disassemble transmission after removal & inspect parts for wear. I should've listened to the reviews. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V Jun 18, 2023 · Btw, I own an Exmark 30 with the Kohler 200 and a Timemaster with the 224 Kohler. Many of you suggested that I raise the RPMs to 3600. (hey, Toro now offers a Kohler commercial on the Turfmaster so why not?) Aug 30, 2016 · Forum Newbie. I have a exmark metro 26 that has kawasaki fj180 kai motor that has bad transmission and bent deck. The noise only occurs when the blades are engaged and going over a bump or uneven area of the lawn. I now have three Toro mowers, the Grandstand is almost three years old, has a 5yr 1200hr warranty and any time anything goes wrong with that mower Toro has taken care of it no questions ask, even to replacing the deck belt which they have done twice, the last belt at 600hrs. I have tried single Toro high. First lawn was nice and lush, but not high by any stretch. Jul 22, 2010 · Sticky Welcome to the Toro Lawn Mower Forum. Sep 24, 2014 · He said to buy one of the many riders they have online for about the same price. When it finally got going after 10 or 15 pulls, it was spewing white smoke for 30 - 40 seconds before shutting down on its own. Jun 21, 2018 · part 131-9665 a new an mysterious 4th generation of the TimeMaster transmission kit! (as of this writing 7/30/2018). 1K views 3 replies 2 participants last post by dahoss2002 Dec 19, 2020. It has been trouble-free for about 6 years. The engine speed with out the blade engaged is 3600-3630 RPM. Due to rain and my schedule I really can't cut more than that. , 111 Peter Street Apr 23, 2019 · A forum community dedicated to lawn care, landscaping do it yourselfers, and enthusiasts. Joined Jul 28, 2021 Threads 2 Messages 2. Jun 9, 2018 · Toro Timemaster Brake Cable/V-Belt. Swapped it out, and at the same time noticed that the bolt that secures the arm-brake pivot to the mower deck was loose, causing the arm-brake and idler pulley assembly to tilt. The mower also cuts tall grass easier, and leaves a better cut. Let us know how it goes, thanks. If you join a Toro Timemaster forum on FB you will see lots of users switching to the 224 Kohler. I love it so far but have a couple issues. Cons: 3. Jump to Latest The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Wondering if anyone has done this swap, and if so, maybe has a link to the wheels that they swapped on? When it first came out it had low lift blades, Toro sold some high lift blades for the Turfmaster commercial mower. If I push the Aug 29, 2021 · I have Timemaster with Briggs & Stratton 10HP engine. I have slowed it down but it still doesn't seem to help. May 26, 2016 · I just bought a Toro Timemaster with the 8. Sep 6, 2020 · Toro Timemaster surging when idling Jump to Latest 18K views 13 replies 7 participants last post by Thick n Dense Oct 26, 2020 I say get the toro time master its a nice mower or if you don’t mind getting a used mower find a used commercial 30 inch or so walk behind with lowish hours that isn’t best to death and it will last you a very very long time if taken care of Mar 21, 2004 · Update on my gas cap issue. Apr 30, 2012 / toro timemaster 30 vs ariens waw 34 #7 ($1100) and the Toro Timemaster 30in ($899 using 10% May 10, 2016 · May 9, 2016 / Toro TimeMaster - blade disengaging #2 Sounds like a safey switch problem so the easiest way to test is to bypass everything and power it direct from the battery with some custom jumper leads. My problem is that the personal pace mechanism squeals when i start the machine moving. It cut great but man I had bucket full of clumped up grass under deck. lift 20122 and gator g5 594601, as well as double blades with 2 high lift toros 20122 and a toro 20122 and toro 20120 . Mar 19, 2014 · Picked up and used the toro timemaster last year, and was happy. About a month ago I noticed what seemed to be an exhaust leak at the muffler, since then I have replaced the exhaust gaskets, thermostat and finally muffler and still have Jun 29, 2022 · Toro didn't want to compete with Spartan mowers, so they bought the company for $400,000,000 over the winter. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600 Jul 18, 2020 · Toro Turfmaster Toro timemaster Husqvarna 223L trimmers/ Stihl fs94 The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Comes with a baffle and a set of high lift blades. Joined Jul 24, 2015 Threads 1 Messages 2. Jul 24, 2020 · That's seemed to help keep it from sticking to deck. One of them is the front end wants to pop a wheelie when I am driving it and I have to really put some force into the handles to hold it down from doing so. Sep 7, 2019 / new toro timemaster surging #6 Sep 8, 2019 / new toro timemaster surging #9 May 20, 2013 · Hi All, Just bought a Toro Timemaster 30inch mower and used it once. ehrum bhp bvke habkrt svna vnspnf zdqhv qplqcy pdga zegeiar