Honest Review | Toro 21" Recycler/Rear Bagging Mower

[@bowman4502]

This review rocks. I thought 100% the same thing about the oil and instructions. I was worried seeing no words thinking that’s a shortcut I’m not sure I want them making. Also I took like 30 minutes putting the oil in because I wasn’t sure how much, but the one I bought this week it took the whole bottle to be in the middle of the dipstick. I have seen a lot of reviews online and even though it mowed great, I may go get the added warranty from some of the reviews.

[@4AMFARMS]

When getting ready for this years mowing marathon this mower was almost sent to the junk yard, in fact I bought another mower while trying to fix this one. I passed on the warranty for this mower & learned my lesson here. The issue for the mower was the fuel filter that's located IN the tank and is not serviceable. I fixed it with an external filter. Now back to mowing =-)

[@MaxRice-z4m]

Plan on buying this toro mower at one of my local hardware stores in town later this summer. I’ve heard it’s a decent mower for power and performance, my current one is a toro self propelled mower but has a big 149cc engine, had it almost a decade, it does not run well and has terrible issues with power, think the Briggs will do better, so this mower you have I definitely plan on buying.

[@4AMFARMS]

That's fantastic, with winter just about over I know the grass is getting ready to spring into action. =-)

[@twoolfrx7]

Picked up this mower at HD today after watching your video and tamed 18in tall grass with it in mulching mode. Other than adjusting the self propelling speed so it wasn't dragging my slow butt across the yard it is a Great unit.

[@4AMFARMS]

Thanks for your comment. The grass sure can get away from us glad to have been able to throw info out there. Mrs Country really likes this mower for her flower garden area and I like it for around the strawberries and blackberry areas the big mower can't get into. The propelling lever is real handy too =-) Now back to mowing and weed eating lol MCK

[@maryblais7791]

I guess I always go by the dip stick reading full.

[@4AMFARMS]

Eyeballing it for gas and oil, told the wife just be careful & don't overfill it since she uses the most. MCK

[@ladylake9272]

Thank you for video.I agree with you on the instructions,they could definitely be better.However,the mower is awesome and easy to use.Very lightweight and easy to start.

[@4AMFARMS]

Now it's time to get it ready for the mowing marathon that's coming up. Mowing, trimming, weed-eating, mulching it's going to be a great year. Appreciate ya , MCK

[@Xsiondu]

I have this same mower and yep, the instructions.... Well, they just aren't. I have been very displeased with this because it was 3 times as much work to pull it backwards. Watching your video I'm noticing that the propel and safety shut off bars are connected backwards from the way you described it. Today I adjusted the propel bar so that the propel drive ísint engaged the whole time and now it is much better to pull it backwards, I cut the yard without calling the mower a POS. The bag system leaves allot of un contained clippings that you will have to pick up with your hand. It's a mess honestly. I would rate it a 4

[@4AMFARMS]

I just had the wife use the mower today, the weather was a fantastic day for lawn-care, and yes she is still complaining about pulling the mower backwards, hates the bag and leaves it off as much as possible. Didn't notice about the bars, I'll take a look at it an see just what I did. Thanks for the suggestion on the propel bar, I'll look at that too MCK

[@johnmorelli3775]

I have one last question, please: Do you have to remove the gasoline when not in use for long periods? For modern gas engines the fuel line can get clogged up if you don't remove the gasoline. My old mower (decades old) never required this! Just wondering in case you know?

[@4AMFARMS]

I don't generally need to remove the gasoline because I run the gas out, If there's gas left in the machine at end of season I put in Stabilizer. Better safe than sorry.

[@dunTRILL]

They say to put the entire bottle when putting it together out the box

[@4AMFARMS]

I think I read that as well on the box, I sided with caution.

[@AdelaRascon-b4s]

What happened in you put the full bottle of oil I did can I fix it

[@4AMFARMS]

It depends on how much is too much, if the oil is to the rim your going to need to remove some by pulling the drain plug to let some out. Over filling will cause problems a little is ok but a lot is bad.

[@HenryMontrell]

Slack in throttle line. How do I fix. Toro 21in recycler brand new?

[@4AMFARMS]

There shouldn't be any slack in the throttle line, without me seeing it I couldn't offer a suggestion s how to fix the problem. Could be assembled wrong at the factory. Sorry I couldn't be more help. MCK

[@johnmorelli3775]

1) Can you use the mower without that huge clumsy bag? I never have used a bag. 2) Does it start with one pull, ie., easy to start?

[@4AMFARMS]

Yes definitely you can mow without the rear bag, that was the first thing the wife took off. It is easy to start, usually one pull will get it started. We're having a problem with the carburetor right now after a year of use. I'm frustrated because we really liked how easy it is to maneuver around the garden. I'll be putting up a new video on this soon. Hope this helps.

[@johnmorelli3775]

@@4AMFARMS Thank You!

[@jayyoungent777]

Hey Im not understanding the axels mine is a push mower any help is cool

[@4AMFARMS]

Sorry for the delay, could you elaborate on what you need help with please.

[@ILOVEMACHINES225]

how much was it

[@4AMFARMS]

I think we paid $350 - $400 over a year ago.

[@4AMFARMS]

$350-$400 a year ago.

[@scottkellogg8145]

Top is throttle bottom is drive

[@4AMFARMS]

Yes it is. Now if ya go by the cute pictures then....... it is what it is. As long as it works the wife is happy. Oh and the Shield in the back has fallen off. Oh well. MCK

[@Clearanceman2]

Recycler is Toro's name. This is one of the cheapest ones if not the cheapest one. And the recycler is their cheaper line. This isn't even personal pace.

[@4AMFARMS]

Glad I didn't pay a bunch for this mower. This replaces a mower I had for like 10+ years. This Recycler works so-so for the small garden area and some of the hard to get to places with the bigger mower. That's about it. Fingers crossed it last. MCK