69 Year Old Learns How to Drive a Toro Zero Turn Mower and Exmark Staris

[@ralphstadler7373]

I never haD a zero turn before, and I boughta TORO 42 WITH MY RIDE, LOVE IT!! BUT it took some time to get use to it!! Watch out for those low hanging tree branches lol

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

Your comments had me Cracking up! "Dont go in the ditch Bob!" "Watch out for the chickens Bob!" I cant stop laughing!!

[@lawncarelife]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@blue-mafia-zero9562]

He looking good for 69 God bless him!!!

[@kennyturner2615]

We showed college students during the summer months how to run zero turns, they helped out while out of school. And a old shopping cart in tje garage is what I used to show them how easy it was to operate.

[@jerrysimpson3239]

Congratulations, Bob, on your first zero turn. I recently purchased my first zero turn mower at the age of 75 and have really enjoyed how much fun it is to mow with one of these vs mowing with a standard push mower, especially at my age and artists seems to cause pain in the legs at times. I did buy one of the electric battery versions, so I wouldn't have to deal with oil and gas issues.

[@kennethroberts7685]

Bob is having a little too much fun! I believe he'll try to find a Zero Turn riding vacuum for the house. Great job Bob!

[@wh8085]

Bob will never go back to a push mower now ! 8 ) That stander does take a minute. My first time backing up on my stander one hand slipped off the handle and it did a quick backwards donut and about threw me off ! LOL.

[@commonsenserules7995]

Almost need a safety belt with the stand up mowers.

[@markafletcher2042]

I appreciate the demonstration of how powerful the stand-on’s are. Bob, seemed to do very well on the 2nd unit.

[@beardedguardian71]

Bob is gonna start coming over and asking if you need him to mow your lawn. That kinda hurt when he scooped up that gravel but he did good on the stander.

[@herbiemac100]

I think Bob did good in a few hours it will be my first time mowing with a zero turn. So I watch this I have used a Yard Machine ridding lawnmower mower so starting with choking should be ok. The safety features will be knew. Yea it seams a little intimidating. I am starting on the Bosses yard so I will try the three part turns so I don’t tear up his lawn.

[@garrisonfamilyalbum3901]

Since I started collecting Pro Lawn Equipment working 70 weeks in the freight industry preparing my own business - at 56 the most common thing I hear is - You can't do it - your going to fail - you can't Handel it. Yet none of these folk have spent 30 years starting their morning delivering freight all day then loading and unloading trucks till midnight. Nope. They were home with their families eating supper and going to bed. I've spent this whole year going through devastating radiation and chemo fighting cancer and now cancer free. As you get older and you hear people tell you what you can't do it's not cause you can't - is cause they need you to fail. For me, my 7 year old son is far more important than being concerned about malicious emotional desire of others. Be an inspiration in this troubled world and you'll be the difference it needs💚 Thanks for all you do Jason 👊🏼🧔🇺🇸

[@bobzilla6618]

Go Bob go! He's doing great compared to some videos I have seen of people using lawnmowers like this.

[@melovessumguns3828]

We love your enthusiasm when you’re making these videos.

[@arnoldtodd2544]

Bob is doing way better than me igot my zero turn 2 days ago and I think I will have to practice a lot before I turn on the mower. Bob is doing a great job

[@danssv8]

Bob done well for his first go , hope you offered him a job. Great job Bob.

[@lawncarelife]

I thought he did a great job

[@commonsenserules7995]

Purchased a Toro 42" Zero Turn yesterday. The desk manager asked if I had driven a skid steer, same principle. I'm a year younger than Bob and will turn 70 in December. The mower will be delivered on Monday and it's going to get a good workout with the tall grass. Can't wait to have some fun.

[@lawncarelife]

That's great. They're not hard to learn how to drive

[@IronTanker]

great video Jason cool idea, go Bob

[@Dave-ei7kk]

I turn 72 next month. Bought a Ferris ISX2200 last week. I have a lot of trees to trim around and some fairly steep areas that exceed the manufacturer’s recommended max. But I felt pretty good after the first mowing, even making pretty smooth K-turns. I’ve operated a lot of equipment in the past. Cars, trucks, boats, snowmobiles, and even had occasion to operate a rented skid steer and fly a Cessna 172 that a friend owned. And I have a pretty good understand of physics and am a pretty accomplished DIY metal fabricator and mechanic/electrician. So if your background is anything like mine, go for it. And if you want a mower that’s easy on your back, get a Ferris. They are awesome. One tip though. That ROPS bar is going to get hung up in low branches if you don’t pay attention. So wear the seat belt and stay safe. Especially if you have a hilly property.

[@artfordlowery490]

Good 👍 for you Bob, I'm I'm 78 YEARS OLD AND JUST PURCHASED MY 👌 FIRST ZERO TURN LAWN MOWER, WAITING FOR DELIVERY, THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS WITH US 🇺🇸,

[@blackiowa]

Thanks for this. Been working for the school as a custodian for 9 years and they are gonna stop hiring a mowing crew and put me on the head of it. I've done a lot of mowing even on riders but never a zero turn. Didn't wanna get out there and look like a jackass. If I can do as good as Bob I'll cut the mustard

[@marks-story]

I’m 73 and just bought a Zero turn Ariens, piece of cat, touchy at first but didn’t take long to learn

[@lawncarelife]

You shouldn't take very long to get the hang of it

[@hustleflow7969]

Bob was flying also the whole time with that blade throttle all the way up! But I love this Alabama style to get his anxiety out of the way... Yeah!!!

[@lawncarelife]

I thought he did pretty good for a first time on a zero turn

[@mydamhouse]

Bob did really well. In fact, he seemed more comfortable on the stand-up unit.

[@GrassmasterMATT]

this was so funny lmaooo great video!

[@dnotso4574]

Why are you surprised, or concerned about Bob's ability to drive and mow? Most of us old farts are just as sharp mentally as you youngin's. He probably did a better job on his first attempt, than some of your guys who've been mowing for years. Give him hell Bob !

[@donniereidjr]

Bobs doing great! Thanks for the video. I’m not intimidated anymore! You’re a great mentor,

[@craigslistbuslistingsofnor6494]

Very inspiring Bob!

[@jaysuddreth3459]

I'm 69 myself and just got my first zero turn. The controller handles are touchie. Take some getting use to. Going slow for now to get the hang of it. Don't want to run over the wife's rose bushes 😄

[@hypervigilance1465]

Bob did great.

[@jasonharris972]

I get my ZT next week. Thanks for the help Bob!

[@AltonRowell-gb1lb]

He is doing really well.

[@gratzbuck9882]

The best analogy I've heard for steering a zero-turn, is the same way you steer a shopping cart. Take it from this 70-year old, if you can steer a shopping cart you can steer a zero-turn. (i.e. move forward with one hand as you hold or ease back with the other)

[@jeffhagberg6796]

I was gifted a Great Dane Chariot 48. Took a lot of work and some money to get it back to running , this is my first zero turn . Bob did good but I think he was going to fast at first..lol.. I'm 65, I'm still learning but having fun!

[@janicepinckney7161]

I give Bob 2 thumbs up

[@arthurdye3408]

Good job Bob

[@logansimpson305]

Great video

[@ericstinnett9182]

Great video, Doing good Bob👍. The time on my zero mower It look like I was getting chased by a bunch of bees lol 😂😂😂. Thanks

[@dbac8891]

Bob had too much fun 😂

[@CundiffJeremy]

Bob knew how to drive em all don't let him fool ya

[@troylindsey1444]

Old dogs and new tricks! Well done Bob!

[@christopherteer3462]

Great vid stand on is all i run love them

[@davidmingee3153]

Which do you like better for small 1/6 acre yard ?

[@tamufordasi7255]

great job Rob

[@jennifermorris9345]

Bob was a quick study. He did well

[@crosscutofficial]

Well, I’m 49 and about to get my very first ZT mower, I won’t lie, I’m nervous! I do lawn care on the side and I’ve been using a JD D130 Lawn Tractor. Time to upgrade, but, I’ve NEVER driven a ZT.

[@ronfreitas6063]

Good job Bob You look like a pro did great 👍

[@lawncarelife]

He did great!

[@edhopkins6589]

Hi Bob!

[@Agent77X]

Almost 70 and looks like her can still learn thing! Just like a 7 year old!😊

[@kurtisbiggins4594]

I had 4hrs totally on a zero turn then i went and brought a Bad Boy. I dont even want to take clients that have small gates now 😂

[@charlotteking8123]

I used to think that "old people" were funny too. Wait til you get here. It takes a lot more patience than you can imagine. And don't get me started on younger people who've been babysat by a mobile phone.

[@arthurrodesiler3109]

He went straighter than I did my first time...lol

[@hustleflow7969]

You've got to let him know to pull back on one handle when turning to not scuff the grass! Though the once Bob scuffed he did go over it beautifully natural... Hah hah.

[@waynetec13]

If you want some Japanese maple saplings, I have a BUNCH. One of our clients has about 30 J. Maples, and they drop hundreds of babies every year.

[@greenhillscustomlawncarell1139]

You two need to teach each other

[@fredhinck9685]

After using the zt with the MyRide, why would anyone want to use a stand up version, especially being older? Bought my Titan MyRide at 70 yrs old, love it.

[@sptrader6316]

I agree, why stand if you can sit ? (I'm 70 as well)

[@stricklandgarageaviation2864]

If you are a pilot these zero turns are harder to learn. Why? in a plane when you step on the right rudder the plane turns right. On a zero turn it is opposite. My dealer told me to think about how you turn a grocery cart. I still look for the foot brake pedal. 😁

[@richardlahan7068]

Just learned myself. I take it slow in questionable areas.

[@redblue40rc33]

I coudnt do the stand up...sit down yep

[@billykidd8226]

So pretty much if the right hand goes back that’s a right turn vice versa left hand back that’s a left turn ?

[@melvy67]

If Bob can do it i can to because i want to owe me one of these but i just need me a42inch for my yard not a 55or60 inch👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@lawncarelife]

Just takes a little practice

[@1cubsfan4life]

Toro's owners manual says to turn the blades on at full throttle, not half like you are doing

[@lawncarelife]

That's interesting. I did not know that. I thought mechanics encouraged engaging blades at half throttle. Thank you for the info

[@1cubsfan4life]

@@lawncarelife I thought that as well, dealer told me full throttle so I looked in the manual and sure enough. Maybe its different depending in the model. Mines the 75750

[@davetires7300]

HILARIOUS 🤪 O - Boy needs a little time to figure it out. Ha Ha …

[@creampuff442]

I would have tought him how to stop. But that's me.

[@bassman6619]

A lot better and then I can

[@LK-bz9sk]

Okay. Let me say it out loud. Bob is a bad ass mofo. I know. Cos I just got a zero turn and I am 62

[@kaykasper8770]

All we need are Thrush mufflers and jacked up back wheels. And every mowers needs to mulch, not throw.

[@kaykasper8770]

I’m 69 and just got a Toro MyRide 54” ZTR. What’s the deal? My hand to eye coordination is better than most young people. I just cut 1.5 acres and had no problem. I’m tired of younger people thinking we are idiots because we are older. Nope. We are swift learners. That’s how we got this age. Geez. How insulting.

[@piercesplayground3578]

how fun lol

[@danssv8]

And Bob's your uncle lol.

[@logantheobald9485]

he look exactly like my uncle

[@danssv8]

Boys and their toys

[@yaesu101ee]

does bob own a zero turn yet ?

[@jefferywaters6377]

😁

[@ralphstadler7373]

If you get off turn the mower off, be smart

[@kccustom1]

This gave me a little anxiety.

[@ronfreitas6063]

My Toro instructions says rev the engine all the way up before you engage the blades.