HOW TO Make a Toro Personal Pace Mower Go FASTER! // Easy DIY Self-Propel Adjustment

[@bills3216]

Wish I saw this an hour ago. Just mowed my entire yard at a snails pace when I could have been done 30 minutes ago! Took 2 minutes to adjust. Thank you!

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

That’s awesome, partner! Glad it helped you out. Next time you’ll be done super fast!

[@wbwills2]

@@MRGREGSHOWTOresponses are a good thing. But eventually it could get to be time prohibitive….especially In that period of time ,just after becoming YT famous & really growing exponentially (with just some filming help from a friend or family member )& the point where you hire a crew to help you out with all of your YT related needs…. Have a good one.

[@Bluessongstress1963]

I cannot wait to adjust this… I remember when I first got this mower secondhand, but in great shape two years ago… And as you described, it has gotten slower and slower to the point where I’m really not working with a self-propelled situation… I cannot wait to do this and mow my lawn tomorrow! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! Can’t wait to hear how the difference is for you. Please let us know what you think!

[@insight-of-touch1363]

Yes, that was an awesome tip! I had to replace a broken accelerator cable, but thought it might go faster by pulling it up... Thank you very much Mr. Greg!!

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You're welcome, partner! Nice work!

[@jeffreyerwin3665]

WOW !! Less than two minutes into this video I had a good idea as to how to make the adjustment. My brother gave me a very nice personal-pace Toro, but I had to push-assist it to make it go uphill. Well, not anymore! And it is a lot faster on the flat, too! TY, Mr Greg!

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

This made me smile! Glad to hear the video helped you out, partner!

[@SavageDem]

Love it! Short, sweet, salient - the best kind of instructional video. Thought I was going to have to disassemble the mower and replace a belt, so this was a pleasant surprise. Might have to even dial it back a bit, as she wants to really giddy-up and go now!

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

That's funny, partner! Get your jogging shoes on!

[@Stevoasis]

You're the man bro! I thought my drive belt was all stretched out, watch the video on how to replace the drive belt. I was a bit bewildered and getting into all that when I came across your video. My drive is fine, that simple adjustment my Toro is at the pace I want now. I really appreciate your video!

[@Bluessongstress1963]

Mr. Greg, i tried...🤦🏻‍♀️ i MUST be doing something wrong...🥴🤷🏻‍♀️ I just watched this again and, so I’m going to try it again tomorrow… I’m gonna try everything until I get this doggone thing to pull me behind it like it used to! Glad to know it worked for everybody else here in the comments. Thanks so much for this tutorial. I know that I will get it at some point, lol

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You can too, partner! Good luck!

[@mikehrdlicka8635]

There is a spring on end of cable. I adjust them so when you push all the way down you can feel spring just before it stops.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Good to know. Thanks, partner!

[@stevenmena2480]

You’re a rockstar. Saved me soooo much time

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Happy to help, partner!

[@Robert-1950]

thank u mr greg.cant wait to go make the adjustment.keep up the good work

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You're welcome, partner! Let us know how it goes!

[@joseolivarez5693]

Nice, it worked. Now I am running with it. Lol Thank you.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

That's great, partner! Cardio and a fresh cut lawn. Enjoy!

[@Ash-qs4qw]

I was wondering why I had to push it after changing that cable . Thank you so much

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Glad I could help, partner!

[@coldwatersflyfishing]

Man super helpful !!!!, glad it was so easy

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Happy to hear that, partner! Get your jogging shoes on!

[@mikewoods4335]

Worked great! Thanks

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Awesome, partner! You're welcome.

[@j.alexander1550]

Worked for me. Thanks

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Great to hear, partner! Thank you!

[@landendyer9740]

Is there a way to ramp up the idle or blade speed? Bought the 153 or 156 thinking the higher CC wouldn’t bog down as much. Not even mowing overkill grass.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! You could probably try to adjust the carburetor, but I haven’t tried on this particular mower.

[@bootburner4544]

0:50 that's a super gay walk and 1:00 that's a hilariously super gay walk! Thanks for the laugh, buddy. I needed that. 🤣😂

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You’re welcome, partner! Thanks for watching!

[@pauljoanos132]

👆🏼 Hahahahahaha

[@bradbarthold1278]

I have a question about that knob. Now when you adjust the self propel with that knob are you supposed to have the engine on or off? Also does that same knob adjust the tension of the belt?

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! Engine should be off. The knob adjusts tension of the drive belt for the self-propel function.

[@josephbenanti2811]

Great tip. Thank you.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You’re welcome, partner!

[@steveharper490]

I can adjust the cable, but I get a grinder like noise. I assume from the drive box, this is happening either way! If I tighten it too much it doesn’t drive the wheels evenly and the mower pulls one way or the other! Any thoughts?

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! The grinding noise should only happen if it is too tight. If you loosen it up, will it still speed up without the noise? Usually the adjustments are very small.

[@snoopysrc]

Mr Greg's you gained a new sub

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Awesome, partner! Welcome!

[@aviationkitbuilder]

Great tip. Thanks.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You’re welcome, partner! Hope to see some more airplane building in the near future!

[@didicala]

Really helpful

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Glad to hear it, partner!

[@ericagape67]

EXCELLENT, thank you.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You’re welcome, partner! Happy mowing!

[@michaelcammareri5837]

Are they normally that fast paced when new without adjusting? Whats your thoughts on the personal pace?

[@tarashik8]

Perfect! Thanks!!

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Hope it works for you, partner! You're welcome.

[@WarriorMichelle57]

Im short and want to be able to mow with the bar that is straight because its lower. Any ideas? I was thinking of getting some kind of clasp. Im not used to this mower. My other one was self propelled a d had one pushing bar. I dont like how the curved push bar goes up and down. Maybe I just need to get used to it. But yeah I want to use the straight handle bar to push... Hope this makes sense. Im like 5 ft tall. This video helped also because I did not feel it self propelling very much. We just out it together. It works very well though.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! There may be an adjustment at the base of the handle to allow for different operational settings? Often this can be changed for height. Good luck!

[@WarriorMichelle57]

@@MRGREGSHOWTO Howdy! Well I don't know but I mowed with it for the first time and it went well! Thanks for taking time out for me and have a blessed day!

[@dgav4539]

That was easy! Ty!!

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You’re welcome, partner! Happy to help!

[@gregoryeditor6500]

I have a 2007 Toro Super Recycler Personal Pace Lawn Mower. I can not figure out were the bolt is. Is it by the ignition toggle switch? It feel like I am pushing it. I have to push the bolt down for it to go faster. But I can not find it. Good review I will ask my neighbor tomorrow if he can figure out where it is.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Thanks, partner! Without seeing it I am not sure where the parts are on an '07. Best of luck getting that fixed up quickly and easily.

[@gregoryeditor6500]

@@MRGREGSHOWTO It was on the left side. It is fixed now, however my neighbor had a hard time to loosen the nut and move it down. It runs much faster now. Thanks for the video

[@45-Brass]

Outstanding ! Your advice fixed me right up. Thanks

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Awesome, partner! Put on your running shoes now!

[@astrobogie2096]

There is a wheel lock that will lock a back wheel when I go to turn the mower 180degrees. Is there a way to disable that?

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! I am unsure of that function - never encountered that before and I've used several of this model mower?

[@astrobogie2096]

@@MRGREGSHOWTO hmm that’s weird I’ll try to get a video of it lager

[@amtraktrekker]

I recently had mine serviced and now when I try to pull the mowed backwards the wheels remain locked. Do you have a video on that?

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! No, I'm sorry but I have never run into that. If I come up with that issue I'll be sure to make another video.

[@dwillis8190]

Mine2

[@wbwills2]

Good morning from NC Mr.G. I haven’t noticed mine slowing down yet but I will be checking it out. Thx for the info. I haven’t scanned the QR code yet but it can’t hurt to go online & see what the company has to say . I’m on here looking for the oil type & amount. Type would be good enough, I can just put in the same amount I take out .The sticker on the deck says something like “no oil change needed “.any thoughts on that?my gut is telling me that is simply not a good idea…this is one of the best mowers I’ve ever had. I plan on making it last as long as possible. Want to do all the preventative maintenance that I can find or think of doing. Since you have had 2 ,maybe you know something that I don’t…yet..thx again and take care. Like & sub. With 13k subscribers,you are already at a point where you can start inquiring about freebies for testing. OR companies are contacting you..???.I would think.?.?. Curious about that..Enjoy the day.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! I have never changed the oil on the Toro, I just add a little if I notice the level is lower. The last personal pace mower I sold because I was moving and didn't think I needed it. These mowers will last 10+ years with hardly any maintenance. They're great! Yes, the channel does get sponsorship and testing offers pretty regularly. We are not currently affiliated with Toro. Thanks for watching!

[@wikingwideo]

I got a brand new toro, and if I try to mow that fast, the mower will stall, even on freshly mowed grass. stalled in the first minute on the first mow brand new. I need to do poppa wheelies with it repeatedly to keep it from stalling. My old toro did the same thing. Is that a toro specific problem?

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! I've always been a Toro fan. All push mowers will stall if overloaded with grass. Yours may be a dud or your grass may be just a little too long. Maybe try adjusting the height setting up a notch for the initial mow?

[@micah.80665]

Mine isn’t working when the mower is on the ground. I replaced the cable and now it seems like the cable may be too long. If I pull it by hand, it won’t work but when I raise the mower and pull it by hand the wheels move. Any ideas what it may be? It’s like it doesn’t have enough power to pull it??

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! I am not sure, but sounds like there might be an issue with the drive assembly.

[@laurakilmer8652]

Thank you, I have two of these mowers and one of them goes way too fast. Th'anks.

[@shorelinerach01]

Thank you!!🙂

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You're welcome, partner!

[@alsmith5714]

Does faster mean more traction?

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

By faster, I mean that the wheels are spinning more rapidly. The traction is pretty much tied to the friction of the wheel on ground surface. Hope that helps!

[@Ty1on3twelve]

Thank you.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You’re welcome, partner! Hope it helps!

[@dougschindler7976]

thank you sir

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

You’re welcome, partner! Good luck!

[@5deeplogic676]

Didn't work for mine. Just made the drive belt squeal. I'll continue to search for the solution.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! Sorry this didn't work for you. If the drive belt is squealing it may have been adjusted a little too tight. If you loosen it and still no success there is likely another cause. Good luck!

[@mikehrdlicka8635]

​@MRGREGSHOWTO the blade adapter pully wears over time. Belt and blade adapter may need replacement. About $40 parts

[@saltybildo9448]

Dig it thnx, now get me some rpm lol

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Haha - partner! Will work on that!

[@dixielandcrew7]

😂😂

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Pretty cool, huh!?

[@Rick-vd9os]

I’m tired of Toro relying on their past reputation from the 1970s

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner! Yes, Toro does have a good reputation. Thanks for watching!

[@Rick-vd9os]

The most lousy lawnmower our family has ever purchased. 😡 Got a Toro Recycler in 2010 and had nothing but problems. IT NEVER WORKED RIGHT FROM THE TIME WE BOUGHT IT NEW AND TOOK IT OUT OF THE BOX, even after checking the filter, checking and replacing the oil, changing the blade. All it did was bog down and stall and leave clumps of grass. It guzzled gas like no tomorrow and blew the exhaust in the face of the person using the mower. Lousy engineering. Poor quality. It would not cut through tall wet grass without stalling and both of our craftsman mowers could do that no problem whatsoever. So glad we sold it.

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Sorry to hear that, partner! Mine has been pretty good, but yours sounds like a totally different experience. : /

[@shantor100]

Mine is 15 yrs old however I don't like the recycling aspect

[@whoyatoya]

What if problem is with linkage underneath mower

[@MRGREGSHOWTO]

Howdy, partner. Thats a little more complicated, but still fixable. Haven't done a video on that yet but I am sure there should be some out there. Good luck!