Is This Toro Mower Too Old To Be Fixed?

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Thanks for watching. This Toro Super recycler is right on the edge of being worth fixing, and the reason why is because of parts availability.
This video is meant as entertainment, always practice safety.

[@therandomman6647]

My 1963 lawn boy is laughing maniacally at this video

[@HomeGaragechannel]

LOL!!!

[@scottdunn4506]

Lawn mowers from the 70s and 80s are definitely worth fixing also older lawnmowers can take more of a beating than the newer ones I found a 80s toro lawnmower in the trash last year that needs the carburetor cleaned it even came with the bag and the deck is in excellent condition toro makes excellent lawnmowers

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are absolutely correct!

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

Honestly there is no such thing as too old when it comes to this mower. Briggs and Stratton literally made millions of these engines and you can still find any part for them. As for the rest of the mower, a lot of parts on it are interchangeable with other models which means that they are relatively easy to get ahold of.

[@therandomman6647]

Any mower old and built well enough to last a long time is ubiquitous enough to find replacement parts.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you make a good point about interchanging parts

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you make a great point

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

Great mower. I agree with your take 💯...in the hands of a caring owner... there's probably another 20yrs of life left in it...way better than newer models IMHO...cheers!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

totally agree!

[@davidanderson2523]

the problems that are more common on the cast decks is the front wheel on either side are prone to crack off of the deck.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes I've seen that as well.

[@kencurtis228]

TY for Sharing

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are so welcome

[@scrapyardengines9741]

Are you going to make any new repair videos soon

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes I am

[@electroddxful]

They don’t make them like they use too. 👍🙏👍🙏

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's for sure

[@brianandrews7099]

I would probably and generally just avoid equipment made before the early to mid 1980s for everyday, dependable use. Equipment from the early 1980s and before typically still have a points and condenser ignition system which are more likely to experience failures more often, have more parts to purchase than the modern solid state ignition coil, and are more work to repair. Some people don’t mind or even prefer the old points systems but it is something to be aware of before buying an old machine. I wouldn’t suggest an antique machines (early 1970s back) to anyone looking for regular use equipment unless your interested in antique equipment as a hobby. Not unlike many antique cars, most of the engine and chassis parts have been no longer available from traditional parts sources for many years, so you’re looking at purchasing your parts from specialty antique parts vendors or searching the internet for obsolete parts. If shopping for the best value for parts is important to you, that will be difficult to impossible with many antique equipment parts; in some cases, you be thankful to locate a hard to find part even for over retail value just to get your machine running or in service again. As a hobby, tracking parts for a 1950s machine can be a fun challenge but not an ideal situation when you need to mow your tall grass today.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you bring up a good point about the points

[@ulrblitzer]

Super Recycler's are nice. The aluminum deck means no rust and those old B&S motors are everywhere. It's the Toro specific parts that will make the cost of rehabbing these older mowers not worthwhile. But if you find a few of them, its easy to make one good one.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you're right about that

[@Shawnee.Hills.Small.Engine]

I recently picked up a MTD Yardman that wasn't worth fixing. However, the 6.0 Quantum has good compression, and runs well after a carburetor cleaning, new needle & seat, and a primer bulb. Last week I found another Yardman on marketplace with a blown 6.0 Tecumseh. dirt cheap. I'll use all the good parts to make one good mower to sell, the rest goes to the scrap metal recycling yard. It's always a good idea to save any parts that can be cleaned up and used on another machine.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

couldn't agree more

[@mattwickert736]

You mentioned the grass catcher bag. If you were closer, I'd give you one for this mower. Somehow, I ended up with 2 or 3 extra bags of that style. I've only seen about that many come through in total in the last 4 years that used it. Only so much space to hold onto those type of bulky "parts", and the infrequent need of an option item....

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I appreciate that but I also had an extra bag, for this one and added it to the package when I sold it.

[@berardia4]

No since 1. That is a great mulching mower and well built 2. I already repowered one just like it😊.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very nice work on the re-power

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I just kept the old ones and ran them here. And I always started at square 1 for everything which was usually blowing off and pulling the blower shroud/recoil off and getting rid of rats nests and trash, checking the oil and seeing if it'd crank with enough oil so I could change it after it warmed up. Then the drive and blade after I saw if it vibrated and what it might need to correct it. I still have the 85 Snapper and the opposed Vanguard but I also found out that if I have a good rig and take care of it, I don't NEED many parts! I'm still on Craftsman/Stanley and MTD about a parts book or repair manual for the battery job. We shall see. Thanks, happy weekend and Blessings

[@HomeGaragechannel]

well said and have a great weekend as well.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Just didn't know any better and am in the process. Yall too!@@HomeGaragechannel

[@christophermarshall5765]

The mower I have is now about 5 years old. It is still in production and parts are available. It is the first brand new one that I have ever owned with a petrol engine. The other mowers I owned were passed down to me by family members, other than the electric one I bought that my ex kept. Regarding older mowers, I used to get them brought to my house by the people who operated the local tip. We spent several hours going through them. Most of them needed just a new spark plug. One guy brought a brand new mower to me, saying it just stopped running and wouldn’t start again. I asked if he put more fuel in the tank. Turns out he did, but instead of petrol, he put diesel in it. I drained about 2/3 of the diesel out of it and then filled it with petrol, and shook the mower to mix the diesel and petrol. A shot of aerostart and it was running again. Blew smoke until the diesel had gone from the carby.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow nice work getting the diesel one working again. I bet they won't do that again

[@snoopysrc]

Nice mower

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks 👍

[@Turningwrenches85]

I have one of those free find on fb marketplace last year mid summer it needs the cable for self-propelled, but dont know what else it needs havent got it out yet to work on . Maybe video in the near future

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice, hope to see it soon

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Those old Quantum motors last forever, they are never too old unless someone damages them

[@HomeGaragechannel]

agreed

[@markrabinowitz7070]

3:38 Replacement parts for the B&S Quantum flathead engines are relatively easy to come by, even a decade after that engine was discontinued, which means that no, that mower is not too old to be fixed. One challenge I encountered last year was when I came across a Toro from 1986 with a Tecumseh TVS100 engine. As you know, Tecumseh stopped making small engines in 2008. I searched for a replacement carburetor because the original one was fouled up to the point that replacing it seemed like the more cost-effective option. Long story short, it was impossible to find a replacement carburetor for that engine. The only reason I still have that mower today, instead of giving up on it, was that I was able to clean the original carburetor successfully and get the mower running again (it took a few tries and more than a few hours, though).

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow nice work on that Tecumseh!

[@0852657luis]

I'll honestly say it's too old when you can't even get aftermarket parts for it. OEM is nice but eventually they'll stop making them. I have a weedeater brand leaf blower that i couldn't find any carburetors or engine parts just a rebuild kit for carb. If it ever goes out and it's a serious part, recycling center.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I hear what you're saying

[@davidcoudriet8439]

Newest in my fleet that is routinely runnable is 2008. Oldest, '66, with a few in between. With a little bit of care, smarts, and desire, it's not really a problem. However, all of that is in short supply now.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow very nice collection

[@rickthelian2215]

This model doesn’t seem to have a catcher. Yes many times but I always look nits good for parts, which has been helpful, not imptressed with battery powered equipment.😊

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Fair enough!

[@matthewwearsch242]

I like the Toro Recycler 22" that super has aluminum deck but no side discharge which I don't like I pick up a mower that is not worth fixing I will either save useable parts or most of the time marry a good motor to a solid deck and make A Frankenstein

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nothing wrong with that

[@Idkx2ummm]

By the way home garage that engine stuff that you dumped in the oil that restore or whatever it is all that is is just an engine cleaner

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks, it's supposed to restore compression but I didn't see it do that at all.

[@liljoeii6091]

I couldn't remember the name of the brand smoke like crazy I figured the Rings went on it the wife says I'll take you out for a new one thank you for the video

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure thing!

[@RussellBooth1977]

I have a couple of mowers that are like that & I just need time & money to fix them up. I have no intentions of selling them so I will just use them for personal use !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice, I hope you get them fixed up

[@gearhead366]

I have no complaints with my 11 yr old Toro Recycler, but if I came across one of these Super Recyclers at the dump or on the side of the road, I'd take it.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very good choice!

[@kalebbrown93]

I daily drive a 98 Ram. Parts readily available but there's ton of them made which is why. An old Toro I wouldn't wince at too badly.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you make a great point. I also like that model of Ram, the model after that one, I don't care for as much mainly due to emissions

[@Bottldiggerofnz]

I’ve got a push mower that’s from the 60s and 70s no primer just pull the handle up and it fires up and dose the lawns

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very nice

[@brianking1138]

I have had a few old Troybilt Mowers that didn't get fixed because they're hard to sell for a profit.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes I've been in that situation before, and it's tough to commit money to something that you won't anything back on

[@ImSrry4BeingWhite]

Bro i have mower autism and ur videos really tickle me

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very interesting situation

[@mikegrappone9078]

My 1988 Toro still runs first pull!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's pretty amazing!

[@stevepelino5986]

Good video. Thanks for sharing

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidanderson2523]

yep. Honda's Too far gone to fix on some of them

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's very possible

[@JCT442]

Long live the Quantum!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

agreed!

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

Hey bro what's up? I got a Briggs and Stratton 2 stroke mower from my work place and it was in very rough condition. I first cleaned it to see what problems I would encounter however I couldn't find replacement parts for it and sadly it ended up in the scrap yard.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

ah that's a shame but you made a sound choice

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

@@HomeGaragechannel thanks bro

[@S5pide]

First

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks

[@bandbsblastersandoutdoors2426]

We need another video on the yellow John Deere weed eater

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I would expect the part it needs costs as much as a new trimmer.

[@bandbsblastersandoutdoors2426]

@@HomeGaragechannel You’re probably right but, it is a pretty rare trimmer

[@jayjones8424]

Ahhhh time to get back watching my favorite spring/summer KZbinr😌

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks!

[@robertmailhos8159]

That is a great question ❓ are older mowers worth fixing to make a profit 💸💵

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I think they are

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@HomeGaragechannel I believe so too h.g

[@rednecksdoitbetter491]

2nd

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you!