Toro Timemaster PRO TIPS 

It tells you in the manufacturer's directions not to over tighten the cable. It says to remove all slack from the cable but don't over tighten it. How is that a bad design? That's like complaining that a bolt strips when you over tighten it. It's not a bad design, is to consumer that is abusing the product and not following the manufacturer's directions. If you take out 100% of the slack and don't put it under tension, the blade stop works just fine. When you defeat that safety feature by intentionally over tightening the belts, what do you think's going to happen?

@@truthloveandhappiness3026 The belts are not over tensioned, the problem arises when the belts stretch/wear and then you need to adjust the cable. The more you adjust it the less contact there is on the blade brake, which in my opinion is a bad design as the brake should ideally be independent of the belt tensioner bracket.

@@RJLgardens there is the bolt that you loosen to tighten the cable. There's also a bolt to the right of that and further back towards the back of the deck that bolt is the belt tensioner which are independent of each other.

@@truthloveandhappiness3026 On the uk timemaster versions i believe the only way to adjust the tension of the blade engagement belt is via the cable/bolt as per the video, so not sure what adjustment part you are on about.

Thanks for that tip. Never thought about it.

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cheers for that 👍

Nice one 👍

Yep thats all you need to do with this one

Cant get those in the uk unfortunately. Not a fan of flat blades either as they end up not cutting low enough in some cases, and i find the finish is better with a stepped down blade (cutting edge lower than the mounting hole). Cheers 👍

I've seen ppl buy Slip Plate, apply it to the deck and it worked great. I've yet to buy any but that's my number problem with this mower too, deck clogging is the worst.

I was raising the high rpms, this mower doesn't have a low idle. This gets the blades spinning quicker for better cutting/performance

Cheers, Yes i really like the timemaster now (after setting it up properly) and wouldnt be without it these days. 👍

Thanks. I really want one!

That def is not right, your tach is not reading correctly

No, these are still the factory ones. They have held up for me better than other users i see out there who have had them fail. 👍

@@RJLgardensyou got lucky,those are the good ones

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I'm yet to pull mine out 😅

Ive never really had that issue, dont get much grass in mine. How are you mowing?

@@RJLgardens 80% mulch, 20% bag. I have never used side shoot. Since commenting, I am suspecting the issue is due to my dismembered and damaged rear flap letting grass get up in areas it should not. Instead of ordering another replacement this season, I think I am going to try the DIY route using John Deer Flaps as seen in Garage Gear video "MAKE YOUR OWN DIY TORO TIMEMASTER DRAG FLAP THAT LASTS".

Thanks for watching 👍

I have planned to get those, but not needed yet, my original ones are still going strong and with no issues. I think they develop problems when the belt is over tensioned. 👍

I would if I could find a cheap priced engine, I'm not gona spend around $500 just for a new engine for a timemaster 😅. Besides once you set the mower up properly it performs fine.

@@RJLgardens I understand it's a large outlay of money but after blowing head gaskets a few times but you take it in to have it worked on like I did, because of no time to fix it myself, a new engine makes up for that cost of repairs. I too own a landscaping business and use 2-3 commercial walk behinds but I like the weight of the Timemaster after using it all day. Cheers M8!

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Yep agree there. Gas cap/tank is awful.

@@RJLgardens I figured out what works to fix the problem. A Danco #18 (1-3/16” OD x 15/16” ID x 1/8”) O-Ring will stretch over and fit snugly. It prevents these leaks. I cannot believe Briggs and Stratton or Toro haven’t addressed this problem.

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Dont know without looking, check your work over to make sure you didn't install new switch wrong or cable damaged.

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@@RJLgardens I tightened the blade belt ( the one on top) about a month ago. The difference in operation is amazing. No more hogging down. Thanks again.

@@cathy9622 No worries, glad it helped 👍

Yeh already do bits and pieces mate 👍

The little black wire from the tach acts as an antenna and picks up the pulse from the ignition coil.

Sounds weird, Why did you need to replace the blade cable? make sure the blade belt is good and on correctly and no obstructions/issues causing it to be tighter than it should be. Just double check everything is as it should be.

Thanks 👍

Yeh very rare having something come setup optimally these days, I tweak pretty much everything 😀

I think its a good mower once setup properly 👍

@@RJLgardens the only thing I don't like about is is how expensive it is $1500 (usd)

I didn't end up taking the blue sponge out on mine 🤷‍♂️. I am also still on the stock pulleys, they haven't let go on me yet. I've also just changed the drive belts out as well for some better ones and so far performing great. 👍

@@RJLgardens I am still learning about it. Found out today the rear wheels are not positive traction (don't pull together). We call that a (slip deferential). Hope it holds up. I really enjoy it so far.

Find out when its doing it to start with, but it is most likely squeal from the transmission belt, i get it from time to time and nothing to worry about unless your drive is poor in which case you can adjust the belt tension via the cable on the top left side of the handle. 👍

@@RJLgardens OK thanks.

It varies alot but around 2-3 (notches from lowest setting) mostly, depends on grass type and how often im cutting it. 👍

Thank you

Hard to say, depends how much you use it.

get some loctite on the bolts 👍

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It works for my business. Will be doing a review soon 👍

Thanks mate, probably unlikely there, not a massive market for 30 inch mowers over here. 👍

same mower, same company...

@@rollawy no the exmark has a Kawasaki engine and beefy body and better gear box and larger tyre's and a few have been sold in the UK now. 👍

@@harryfinch4986 my toro has a kawasaki engine, but it's the commercial one...

There are a few different types of tachs you can get, this one picks up the pulse from the ignition coil so all you need to do is hold it on the HT lead somewhere or near sparkplug for it to pick it up.

Yeh the gators are normally a bit beefier and hold an edge better 👍

Thats how they come here in the uk. I noticed the american ones dont have that 🤷‍♂️

five years on mine not one problem at all