Toro Timemaster lawnmower setup and review 

Thanks for your review and your initial experience with the Timemaster. Couple of things worth mentioning: 1) be sure to download and read the operators manual. 2) there's several things you should check prior to first use. The correct oil level. The correct tension adjustment on the deck belt. Sufficient tension on the drive engagement cable. Both of these procedures are described in the manual. You may be asking why because it's new? As a small engine mechanic and a certified Toro technician I have discovered incorrect factory adjustments over 50% of the time. Another thing is that most complaints of online reviews are due to operator error and not reading the operator's manual before use. The number one issue is trying to mulch wet grass. First of all you should not be mowing wet grass and specifically if it's thick and high. In mulch mode the grass should be dry and the clippings not over an inch high. If you insist on mowing thick, tall and wet grass then use the side discharge chute and expect to be constantly cleaning the underside of the deck even in the middle of a yard job. Lastly, engagement of the blades should be slow and steady and not forcefully and quickly. Even with proper belt tension this causes slippage and reduces the life of the belt. I hope this information helps and remember that the key to running the Timemaster with little to no issues is proper maintenance according to the manual and proper use of the machine as designed and tested by the manufacturer. The Toro Timemaster is a great residential mower and has been known to perform better than numerous commercial grade mowers. Happy mowing!!!

Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ru-vid.comUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.

Best mower ever made. Running this for 2 years as a company and is still much better than our commercial mowers.

This thing is an absolute BEAST! It goes through tall grass and never bogs down and definitely saved me time on my lawn cutting!

Cannot resist anymore, probably this week end i get one

On my third mow (over a 1/4 acre lot), with my new Timemaster, and agree with your assessment, (although I chuckled at the handle issues). I made a couple mods to mine. I removed the pull start assembly and placed it so that the rope pulls directly out the side, (instead of towards the handle). It's only a couple bolts and takes about 5 minutes, and is much less awkward to start. Switched the blue handle at the personal pace bar around to face rearward, (not sure why it's facing forward, as it's awkward). Agree with the comments that the deck needs to be hosed off after each mow (rather than using the flush port). No big deal, just tip it up and hose off. Wish the engine had a throttle, as you don't always need the mower to run at full throttle. I've only used the mulching mode, (installed the plastic plug in the deck), and so far it has done a great job cutting up the clippings without clumping, (even in high Spring grass). If I had a larger, flatter yard, I'd definitely buy the CheckMate stripping kit to really make the cut look like a ball field, (although the cut is very nice as is). I'm coming out of a zero turn 32" walk behind, so it's taking some time to adjust to not having the front caster wheels, and the large rear tires, but I'm adjusting. The plastic rear wheels slip a bit on the hills, but still go up the grades. All in all, the cut is very nice, the quality is great, and the mower runs strong. Hope it lasts as long as my 37 year old Toro 21" two stroke mower.

Very nice! Don’t forget that first oil change at 5 hours ⌛️👍🏻

Nice hands-on review. I've owned this mower since October 2021 and really have only one major complaint and one minor one. Grass sticks to the underside like crazy. I've tried all kinds of under deck treatments and they are marginally helpful at best. The washout port is useless. Therefore, I end up power washing the underside after every mow. Otherwise you are going to need to really work to scrape or wash it down if you let it go for several mows. Also, grass collects under the housing where the belts and pulleys are located. This needs to be blown or brushed out periodically to reduce wear on those parts. I do it after every third mow. And it is heavy as you indicate. However, at 70 years old I can manage it and it saves loads of time. Great job. Thanks.

You gave me the answer I needed. I have a similar hill at the back of my yard, and needed to know how the weight and the drive system worked on an incline.

Great review. I pulled the trigger and bought one even though you get a lot of “greats” and a lot of “Don’t do it”. I have a 50/50 shot at being happy so I’m going in.

Hands down the best Homeowner mower made. Thanks for the review.

One reviewer said he takes the blue thing off the handle so he can put his hands there. I’m buying one this weekend. Can’t wait. Excellent review!!

Yes sir may have to pull the trigger this would be a great addition. VA also Chesapeake here. New sub✔️💯🤣

I've watched lots of reviews, that was a very good one thanks

Definitely worth it.. Nice lawn and video

Thanks for this review! Best one I could find! 🙂

I'm getting one Friday, thanks for the Video!

Shit I'm getting old 😆. You know, you at that age when you watching this kind of videos.

Great mower, I have the same here in Woodbridge VA, just keep an eyes on your blades

Nice!

One thing I did not see you do was check the oil to make sure you didn't over fill it because they usually send you a bottle that's got extra.

Curious how you feel about the mower after having owned it for awhile. I've had mine for about 5 years and it's been a horror show. I'm about to change the blade timing belt for the second time in as many months and have replaced it several times prior. This time it accidentally hit a rock. It doesn't take much. It's a nice mower when it works but be VERY careful with those hills. If the blades get caught on an incline, you'll probably be replacing belts. The gas tank is also laughably undersized. I hope your experience has been better than mine.

Can you stow it upright?

Take some grip tape where you filed and then cover it with electric tape for a more comfortable feel

Would you recommend this for a 95 lb., 69 yr.old (fairly active) female, (not ready for a riding mower, yet)? I can use my Honda ,100lb., HRX , but am looking for the higher back wheels for my slightly uneven terrain. My yard has a 17 - 18 degree grade & your comment about the TimeMaster taking the hill easily, attracted my attention. I intend to attach castor wheels on the front to go around garden beds/trees.

GOOD MOWER

The grass catcher looks bigger than the previous model. Does this come with the side discharge chute? Btw I took foam for my super recycler and put it on the handle.

What make/model is your watch bud?

Curious how large your property is? Just bought a home on 0.4 acres and thinking this may be a good option as opposed to a riding mower.

do these larger mowers work well in pushing out cut lawn clippings from the side chute. I dont want to use the catcher, have no need for it, just doing large roadside areas and parkland and hope this mower does not block up at the chute.

nice review, how big is your yard? or the grass part anyhow?

Did you add sta-bil on you're gas tank

Carson I do lawn care do you still own the mower

Just bought 1 myself. I’m in Smithfield. Where you at

Did they make the gas tank larger than previous one

How much gas did it use

Throw the plastic and the cardboard box onto the lawn and run it over to mulch it up

Does it have a side discharge for the grass

Transmission is weak. I am giving mine away.

DON'T BUY the Toro Timemastet, you have mechanical problems it will be in the shop more than it will be on the lawn.

On my third mow (over a 1/4 acre lot), with my new Timemaster, and agree with your assessment, (although I chuckled at the handle issues). I made a couple mods to mine. I removed the pull start assembly and placed it so that the rope pulls directly out the side, (instead of towards the handle). It's only a couple bolts and takes about 5 minutes, and is much less awkward to start. Switched the blue handle at the personal pace bar around to face rearward, (not sure why it's facing forward, as it's awkward). Agree with the comments that the deck needs to be hosed off after each mow (rather than using the flush port). No big deal, just tip it up and hose off. Wish the engine had a throttle, as you don't always need the mower to run at full throttle. I've only used the mulching mode, (installed the plastic plug in the deck), and so far it has done a great job cutting up the clippings without clumping, (even in high Spring grass). If I had a larger, flatter yard, I'd definitely buy the CheckMate stripping kit to really make the cut look like a ball field, (although the cut is very nice as is). I'm coming out of a zero turn 32" walk behind, so it's taking some time to adjust to not having the front caster wheels, and the large rear tires, but I'm adjusting. The plastic rear wheels slip a bit on the hills, but still go up the grades. All in all, the cut is very nice, the quality is great, and the mower runs strong. Hope it lasts as long as my 37 year old Toro 21" two stroke mower.