Open box review of Toro TimeMaster lawn mower. Short video setting up the mower, review of features, and quick tips for a better mowing experience. Great commercial and home owner mower with great mulching and bagging.
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@bustermv Жыл бұрын
A terrific review and primer for a new user. A great help which puts your mind at ease if thinking of buying one. A must-read and follow the great advice.
@CrunchDramaNetwork Жыл бұрын
My craftsman pro 223cc push mower had a plastic cover like that in the front, it rusted out in 2 years. I keep my stuff very clean and dry too. It collects grass under the plastic
@packerdave15153 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a used Timemaster that needed a bit of work. Your service videos have been a huge help getting it dialed in. This machine makes mowing fun again! Thanks Old Man!
@monicadombrowski36112 жыл бұрын
I know that I already thanked you for the videos. I’m buying a Timemaster this month, can’t afford the $200 month lawn cuts from landscapers. Things today seem to always need repair and you’ve covered that. Feel lot better knowing how to maintain the Timemaster. You’re a good guy. Thanks.
@cheaperthandirtvideos1 Жыл бұрын
Cool!
@JonsDailyHustle3 жыл бұрын
Just got mine a couple weeks ago, absolutely love it so far definitely putting it through some abuse
@localassistance99863 жыл бұрын
Great mower. Thanks,
@jimgill57063 жыл бұрын
Good tips. Thanks.
@lawncare15623 жыл бұрын
Great mower, we also use these.
@williamtaylor11753 жыл бұрын
My wife bought me one for Xmas, I'm patiently waiting for my first cut! I thought you were suppose to keep the sponge in the gas tank?
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
I have to see how much gas is in the tank.
@monicadombrowski36112 жыл бұрын
Better to order the Timemaster in a box? I guess I’ll know it’s assembled correctly then😊
@cheaperthandirtvideos1 Жыл бұрын
Not much to assemble, mainly the handle bars and blade engagement cable bracket.
@CuttaSquad3 жыл бұрын
I got one just put copperhead blades on. I’m put the Kawasaki commercial Engine on soon
@Paul_n_Texas3 жыл бұрын
I was always told gas tank down and away from oil fill. Gas in oil is bad. Oil in gas is not so bad. Also gas does not collect in crevices running across the cowling.
@shopgreatdeals72283 жыл бұрын
Yep, it's always raining in your videos.
@dr.crentist31553 жыл бұрын
1st video in a long time!
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
I get busy and just don't record stuff.
@supadoopa9263 жыл бұрын
Ever thought of spraying the underside of the deck with Fluid Film (or a similar product) to help with the grass buildup issues?
@SamLFisher3 жыл бұрын
That makes it worst. The drier the deck the less grass that sticks.
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
This is my main residential mower. That would cause it to clog faster.
@monicadombrowski36112 жыл бұрын
I was thinking some inexpensive Turtle Wax Ceramic spray.
@cm11333 жыл бұрын
That sponge adds gasoline capacity to that anemic size fuel tank
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
I have to see how much fuel is left in the tank.
@TheGregWallace3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if the wheels have ball bearing ?
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
Never looked. I use these mowers in the rain for a couple of years and never had issues. The rubber on the wheels do wear out.
@foreverandaday81853 жыл бұрын
Is this your 3rd Timemaster? What happened to your 2nd one? How did it hold up? Any issues?
@jordanjohnson57843 жыл бұрын
Also wondering the same thing.. but he doesn't seem to respond??
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
I generally sell them after two years. Home owners don't put so much wear on their mowers so it should last 5 years or more. I just don't keep mine that long.
@Tundra_Guy2 жыл бұрын
My old one leaked fuel w/o the sponge. That's the reason why they put it in there in the newer models.
@cheaperthandirtvideos12 жыл бұрын
Never had a leaking issue.
@GunnyPhillips8 ай бұрын
I've owned mine for 5 years now and would not recommend it unless you're very handy and don't mind replacing belts and pulleys whenever the mower hits a rock. If your lawn is level and free of debris then you'll probably be OK. Otherwise I'd avoid the Timemaster. The fuel tank is ridiculously small, so it's definitely not suitable for commercial use.
@cheaperthandirtvideos17 ай бұрын
I used it for commercial. It's less than half the cost of the turfmaster and is basically the same mower.
@mrmyblessednest17223 жыл бұрын
So, it’s ok to tilt the mower on its side without any issues? I’ve always heard that is bad for the engine…..🧐
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
The Timemaster is made to be tilted with the gas tank up. It the tank is full, it will drip a little. Tilting is the best way to work on the blades and cleaning the deck. Be sure to bring the handle to the upward position to provide support so it does roll over. Handle is designed to provide stability when tilted.
@mrmyblessednest17223 жыл бұрын
@@cheaperthandirtvideos1 ok thanks for that info. What about other standard mowers with a 20-22” deck? I picked up a Poulan Pro and was wondering about tilting on its side to work on. Or if it would be best to tilt back and work from under the front
@rawe632 жыл бұрын
How many lawns do you cut that you sell them off every two years. I recently bought two, up here in Canada I paid 1800 each but with electric starts.
@alfirst90872 жыл бұрын
Don't know about him but I mow 100 properties every 2 weeks for 25 weeks here in Syracuse NY. So 2 years would be the equivalent of 200 years of mowing for a homeowner. I can get 50% of what I paid for equipment after 2 years so it just makes sense to buy new every two years.
@cheaperthandirtvideos12 жыл бұрын
Yes, I only keep Timemasters for a max of two years.
@dalewiley92082 жыл бұрын
Do your modifications void the warranty?
@cheaperthandirtvideos12 жыл бұрын
I never try to use warranty. All dealers seam to find a "consumer use" reason for the breakage, so they never cover it. I found it easier and quicker to just fix it yourself.
@buckbenelli83 жыл бұрын
First one lasted 6 years, second one didn’t go 5 years. Belts, pulleys, spindles, cables, shut off switch etc. motor was still running strong but all the other crap isn’t made to last. Loved it while they worked but they are 5 year machines at best. Now I’m back to square one.
@jjsrt83 жыл бұрын
Pretty good 5 years for a highly mechanical mower.
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
This is my main residential mower. I use it all day every day. Home owners wont be so demanding on the machine.
@markescartin1915 Жыл бұрын
This silly whiny lament has to stop! You didn't pay for a Ferris or a Gravely so why would you expect commercial grade performance? A Ferris15 most likely costs around 3K so if you're pushing a Time Master to do pro work then no it's on you!
@heathwilson25723 жыл бұрын
Cheaper than dirt videos why did they put the blue sponge in the gas tank how to check it how much gas in it
@cm11333 жыл бұрын
The sponge adds fuel capacity to the tiny ass fuel tank. The commercial Toro Turfmaster has a one gallon tank.
@heathwilson25723 жыл бұрын
The commercial Toto turf master is better mower than the Toro Timemaster
@heathwilson25723 жыл бұрын
The Toro Terfmaster have Kawasaki engine Toro Timemaster don’t
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
It costs a $1000 more for no advantaged accept for the larger tank. I like the adjustment features of the Timemaster.
@gstexas32593 жыл бұрын
Telling folks to pull the sponge , voiding the warrenty is not wise nor sound advice. There is absolutely no advantage to pulling it. I've owned mine for 3 yrs and have absolutely no issues. I use it for my side business of lawn care. So it is definitly moderate use compared to a home owner or pro. These are great mowers.
@supadoopa9263 жыл бұрын
It's a residential mower. You're voiding the warranty by using it commercially.
@someparts3 жыл бұрын
@@supadoopa926 Boom, haha.
@nessa628083 жыл бұрын
So this is not a commercial mower
@cm11333 жыл бұрын
The sponge is there to add fuel capacity to the tiny ass fuel tank on this mower.
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
Timemaster is $1000 cheaper than the Turfmaster. Performance is exactly the same. Used both and the only benefit to Turfmaster is the gas tank. I like the adjustment features on the Timemaster. Not worth the extra $1000. It's much quicker to fix it my self than spend 2-4 weeks under warranty repair. These are my main residential mowers.
@charliewilson97233 жыл бұрын
Next mowing season you are going to regret you brought that trash.
@cheaperthandirtvideos13 жыл бұрын
Works great for the most part. When the grass is wet, it does give me problems. I have to mow slower and bag it. Sometimes I use the Honda HRX217, just takes a little longer.
@trevinoandsons46152 жыл бұрын
Which 30 inch do you recommend for commercial
@rkba49233 жыл бұрын
Every Toro I've ever known of was a piece of CRAP.
@manofculture49453 жыл бұрын
Must’ve had bad luck
@rkba49233 жыл бұрын
@@manofculture4945 Yea, me, my best friend and a favorite nephew all bought hi end Toro Mowers independent of each other. Turns out they all failed within the first 6 mows!!! So, we ALL 3 had "bad luck" with the POS!
@got2getit2042 жыл бұрын
@@rkba4923 yeah you had bad luck!
@kerrytoby70412 жыл бұрын
My 21 inch recycler mulcher has been fantastic🙂 I am cutting an 18 k square foot property with it. My Toro snow blower is also fantastic. I have about 250 feet of sidewalk to do . Most years our snow isn't too bad although we can get some fairly large dumps of it. My Toro mower is a much improved design and performs much better than my older Toro.