How To Weld A Toro Recycler 22" Lawn Mower Deck That Is Cracked

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Customer explained to us this mower just needed a tune up
The mower had a broken spot on the discharge chute of the mower deck as is common on these mowers
This was a Toro Recycler push mower model 20373 with Toro branded engine
They also make them with Briggs & Stratton and Kohler engines
All of these stamped recycler 22" decks with a side discharge option have this issue
How do you address these issues?
HA!
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[@IndRepair]

See our video on the other issue these decks have and how to fix it at kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ_Iknp7bcmWh8U

[@dkupy100]

My neighbors' deck was a total rust out so I got a used rust-free deck from Ebay for $120 and transferred everything over. On that chute flap, I wedged a screwdriver in the spring hinge that held it open and easily put the 2 bolts in. Just lift up on the flap and pull the SD out. Excellent weld job.

[@IndRepair]

That is awesome of you to help!

[@tempusveritas8901]

I Brazed my deck. The bronze built up and was clinking with every rotation. Then the blade cleared a path after a while. You should get a lot of comments. Welding always does. LOL "Comment Generator" Keep them coming!

[@IndRepair]

If it works it works! I was thinking maybe some would comment on my awesome welding skills but only one so far. Thanks for watching!

[@IndRepair]

Lol

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@IndRepair Awesome welding skills, Martin! 🔧😉👍

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Great idea! Brazing is more approachable for some of us and should do just as good a job.

[@IndRepair]

😄

[@steveomatic73]

New thing for me! Been fixing and maintaining Toros in Metro Detroit for about five years. I’ll definitely be on the look out for all future machines I work on. Thanks for another great video!

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching! I think seems I just see the stuff beat to heck before it get brought in sometimes

[@crisprtalk6963]

Great video!! I have come across this many times on Toro's and wondered why this happens.

[@IndRepair]

Designed so all the weight is on the middle of the cheaply made deck thanks for watching

[@jackhuddleston6830]

Good job Martin. I have 3 toros like those models and haven’t seen that yet but I will be looking for it. Thanks

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching glad to help!

[@fartsackjack7081]

I HAVENT SEEN IT N A CPL YEARS ...... I MISS WELDING JOBS ...

[@IndRepair]

Definitely hear that!

[@raydavis5783]

What paint did you use? Great video, thanks!

[@IndRepair]

We use the paint at amzn.to/3AcjHiL

[@hoovercat8605]

happened to mine also...definite weak spot on these...welders = awesome!

[@IndRepair]

For sure!

[@DM-xn3hm]

I wish I could share the pic of my solution for this. I'll try and describe. Think large nail with the head cut off. Bend it slightly so if follows the curve of the deck. It fits perfectly in the under lip. Weld it there. It adds a huge amount of strength to the area. You can't see it from the outside. Then weld as shown in this video.

[@IndRepair]

Great idea! I prefer the outside to give more clearance but something thin like that makes great sense also. Thanks for watching!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Works for me!

[@knighthawk86855]

What I've always done, is have a buddy, pull the area together, then clamp it, then I tack it top, then bottom, let it cool, then take the clamp off, then finish weld it, cool it then grind it, then paint it.

[@IndRepair]

Yes sir! Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences

[@steveriggenbach90]

Got to ask, what results if you just cut it away? Great information.

[@crisprtalk6963]

Seems to me that would be a lot safer than if you leave it as is.

[@IndRepair]

Much safer than leaving it but it allows the mower to flex on the opposite side of the deck and up by where the handle meets the deck. It will work just starts to flex enough pretty soon that the deck will be hitting the front of mower deck housing

[@IndRepair]

It would be but causes another issue pretty quickly if used like that

[@garymoore8380]

Another good video.

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for that and for watching!

[@markrezac3984]

They made that part of the deck thinner compared to the decks earlier, those decks usually crack in the first few years, I’ve even had them crack up by where the self propelled cable goes through the deck, they just made them cheap and if a customer asks me I tell them to upgrade to the sr4 decks where they are cast aluminum

[@IndRepair]

SR4 is great! I see them a bunch where pointed out but only once see one break by the cable. Thanks for sharing!

[@garysgarage3669]

Great tip, great repair. I wish your wife didn't have to get hurt for us to find this out, but I'm glade it wasn't too bad.

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that!

[@raydavis7241]

I have the exact same crack, same model.

[@IndRepair]

I see it probably 30-40 times every year

[@billdeblaey6078]

I have the exact same crack on my deck. Since the deck is rusted thru the area where the battery sits, I've decided to scrap. the deck completely. I may have located a almost new deck at a shop. The owner forgot to add oil and cooked the brand new engine!!!!

[@IndRepair]

I see that so often, crazy how people don't check their equipment!

[@mikeingeorgia1]

Sounds like you should have some lil stickers made. “Take me to the” Recycler lol. Sounds like their deck is just too thin gauge metal

[@IndRepair]

Lol that is for sure! These are thicker than the MTD ones but the way the chute design is they always seem to break here

[@whiterabbit714]

Great job like the channel just wondering subscribers like me would like to know what your name is ??you never say your name I’m Michael great content keep doing what you’re doing 👍👍

[@IndRepair]

My name is Martin. Thanks for watching and for your comment Michael!

[@nickflopper]

I get these in all the time with the same crack, 99%of the time they are personal paces. I've only had one front wheel drive with that crack and it was completely beat. The personal paces also have the front wheel adjuster break off (usually the right side) but again not on the front wheel drives

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for sharing!

[@brucev.8219]

My Toro personal pace deck cracked on the right side by the wheel adjuster. Bought it new May 21, 2015. Broke today May 11, 2024. 9 years of use almost to the day!

[@PaulMcGinnis-e4f]

What would be the cost of the repair it’s an old mower.

[@IndRepair]

It depends on if we would replace that handle you speak of

[@philliphall5198]

I’ve been adding a peace of 1/4 round rod and weld it 😊😊😊

[@IndRepair]

Someone else said this same thing, on the inside right? Still have to grind it down some I'm sure?

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Yes! I think I’ve seen some mowers where that section of deck is round rod instead of part of the stamping. Quarter round stock is readily available and useful for many other applications. So also is quarter all-thread. 👍

[@IndRepair]

Awesome

[@JCT442]

Well, I can guarantee you'll never see that condition on an old school Snapper walk behind. My 27 year old Snapper is rock solid... I guess Toro went cheapo at some point.

[@IndRepair]

Definitely not a good deck metal for long-term. Thanks for watching!

[@PaulMcGinnis-e4f]

On my machine the handle broke on the right side near the bottom.

[@IndRepair]

If it is the handle itself probably want to replace that section

[@TheRumrunner101]

Wire speed is way to fast. Other than that nice video

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching and for your comment! I do mostly tend to go fast on the wire speed for some reason so no doubt there

[@TheRumrunner101]

I have that same mower and wasn't aware of the potential problem they have. I taught automotive collision repair and welding for 25 years, Hense the comment on wire speed. Thank you for your video on the problem and ways to do the repair. Again, nice job on the video. Best of luck.

[@IndRepair]

@@TheRumrunner101 The stories I am sure you have there! I appreciate that, best wishes to you also!

[@raydavis5783]

Oh, yes my recycycler deck is cracked in the same spot

[@IndRepair]

They sure take a beating in that spot

[@michaeldavid87]

Those welds would never pass a bend test. Not a chance. Hot garbage i tell you!!!

[@IndRepair]

It sure was hot. Metal glow red