1980'S TORO PUSH MOWER SITTING FOR 20 YEARS!! WILL IT RUN??

[@Dave7160]

The Toro lawn mower has the rare 4cycle Suzuki Engine and the aluminum deck you have the very rare last forever lawn mower.

[@Thehomepros6221]

man that’s awesome!! I had no idea!!

[@Dave7160]

@@Thehomepros6221 HI yup they are veery hard to find I saw 2 on market place on face book a while back.

[@scotta9114]

That 4-cycle Suzuki Engine is wonderful. A keeper.

[@campbellpaul]

It's a 4hp VMG6 Suzuki engine, and the mower is a model 20622. Seeing it has "ball" shifter knobs, it is a 1988 or prior.

[@CrunchyStingray]

I have that same exact Toro gts push mower. I'm hoping to make a few videos trying to restore it. It's in about the same if not slightly better shape. I used to have the 1970s Toro with the muffler facing inside the deck. The muffler rusted out after soo much use. Can't believe I threw out that mower. I should've kept it. 😂

[@2strokemowerguyakaels356]

The Jacobsen is a mid 80s - mid 90s greens mower for golf courses. The Robin ec10 engine is the dead giveaway due to not being built in Japan until this period not the 50s. Your supposed to mow tall grass 3-4 inches with the tires on and remove the tires to mow 2 inches and lower. Good luck and much love from Houston, TX USA.

[@Thehomepros6221]

thank you so much for the info! but I am almost positive the engine says made in Japan on it but I will have to check, I got it running and it’s a cool little two stroke engine!

[@davesworkshop2714]

One of the first mechanical things I ever work on as a child was a very similar Toro! Great video, well shot and edited and great presentation!

[@Thehomepros6221]

That’s awesome man thanks!!

[@rickharfert599]

Nice work keep them coming 👍

[@campbellpaul]

Nice job! Great that the carburetor seat is not fouled. It may have never had ethanol gas in it

[@Thehomepros6221]

Thank you and Thanks for watching!

[@michaelkatzberg127]

I have the exact Toro Mower with the Susuki engine. Runs fantastic. Yes Japanese built. However I knocked off the governor spring and can't quite figure out where it loops. It's hidden behind the metal side plate. Can you tell me how it's placed on yours please. Thanks.

[@jeffpittel6926]

Suzuki made great 2 and 4 cycle lawnmower engines, however, if that Mikuni carb needs parts you better be sitting down, I paid 28.00 for a needle and seat for the 2 cycle.

[@Thehomepros6221]

I hear ya, I have the 4 stroke one

[@NilsKall]

Just got a Toro recycler with 19 inch aluminum deck and automatic drive that doesn’t run very well. Will be a future project. Those aluminum toros sure are nice, not like the stamped steel crap of most movers today.

[@Thehomepros6221]

I KNOW STUFF NOWADAYS IS THROW AWAY JUNK

[@NilsKall]

@@Thehomepros6221 100% true unless you buy pro grade stuff. And even then they are not as durable as before. I actually got a much older Honda lawnmower this weekend too. More of a project than the Toro (it was just a clogged air filter! 😁)

[@Thehomepros6221]

man I want one of those older Honda mowers so bad! I think it’s the 4514 or somthing like that

[@NilsKall]

@@Thehomepros6221 this one was called HR 21, first model they made.

[@mrmotofy]

Got an old Toro 1986 or so that I can't find a manual for or the serial Number. Motor says 47PF5-105611 I need a belt currently.

[@garymarkham4167]

Listen to that old Toro Growl...Look at the quality of the Deck and Cowling..made to last as opposed to Chinese box store junk,,,,I swear the cowlings seem to be made out ice cream containers on Chinese mowers they are that flimsy....Much better to grab an old machine..learn how it works and refurbish than buy crap...Its the same deal here in Australia mate....Great video mate.

[@Thehomepros6221]

I beleive the deck is made out of magnesium! It’s a solid mower wish they still made things like they use to!!

[@anonanon7235]

Hey, the Chinese are just building the engines as specified by the off-brand American/Japanese manufacturers, even the newer "made in USA mowers" are of the same thin stamped out steel. You'll have to go commercial to find higher quality stuff. Point is, stop blaming everything on China!

[@CrunchyStingray]

I've got that same GTS mower that you have. Im looking to get it restored relatively soon. I will say i love the representation and how simple your video is. 👍 So how's the mower holding up right now?

[@Thehomepros6221]

it’s doing great my friend!!

[@Disdained_talent1]

You may want to repack the grease in the transmission too.

[@Thehomepros6221]

Oh yea

[@AZVIDS]

Nice work👍

[@Thehomepros6221]

thank you my friend

[@mrmotofy]

WD40 is not really a good cable oil. It's too much solvent and will evaporate quickly. Need an actual oil or cable lube

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

Model 20622

[@Thehomepros6221]

u know ur stuff

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

@@Thehomepros6221 Thank you!

[@bbishoppcm]

Doing a complete restoration on one of these - I'm about $500 into it at this point. Parts are SCARCE, but if you keep looking, you'll find what you need. Tried of modern Chinese GARBAGE... The Toro I'm restoring has been in regular use since 1988 and poorly maintained for the past 15 or so years; but despite all that, the wear items are still technically in reasonable condition.

[@Thehomepros6221]

That’s awesome would love to see some pics when done

[@scotta9114]

Wonderful. I'm restoring 2 of these. I have a really ugly one from 1984/1985, Model Number tag is missing. I'm using Rustoleum 2X Apple Red Gloss paint which isn't apparently gasoline resistant. A forum said it matches Toro Red but it seems to be a very bright red. I got it running good but it is ugly. The rear tires are bald. Worst part is that the belt cover is missing. My neighbor's are having a fit that I am using a 2-cycle Mower. They are Portland Oregon Greenies and have switched to Cordless Mowers - not me! One neighbor is threatening me and says he will take action if he catches me mowing with it again. Would love to see pictures of your project. Also, I don't know my Model Number but need a drive belt cover.

[@Thehomepros6221]

@@scotta9114 it must suck sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad to live in Portland and to have neighbors like that!! I feel so bad for you my friend ☹️, all these greenies yell and scream earth this planet that but every place they go they leave filth,trash and drugs. Once I get some projects finished I’d like to restore it. Get u some automotive enamel from a car paint store and use that in a single stage or a base coat clear coat, it will be much better then Rustoleum. Thanks for the comment and vote red this year toro red hahah

[@bbishoppcm]

@@scotta9114 1) fuck the neighbors - you’re doing NOTHING illegal and they have ZERO grounds to complain. 2) You can make ANY RustOleum spray paint fuel resistant by topcoating it with SprayMax 2K clear, but be sure to give it at least a full week of curing time before clear coating it.

[@scotta9114]

@@Thehomepros6221 We don't fit in the Portland area anymore. Crazy People here. We are the minority for sure. Lived here since 1971. When Neighbors jump on my shit, it makes me want to toss what Battery Yard equipment I own and convert everything to Petrol. 😃. I was just given a Ryobi Jet Fan Gas Leaf Blower and fixed the Carb. The Blower is awesome. It has tons of power. Ring ding ding...