Lawn Mower Maintenance | Toro 22" Recycler Mower | Show Me Construction

Mark Meyer Construction.
In this video, I will show you how to change the oil, replace the air filter, and replace the spark plug and blade on a Toro 22" Recycler (Self-Propelled Lawn Mower).
Thanks for watching!
#toro #recycler #22in

[@lookmanostrings]

when I saw the NB shoes, I knew I was in the right place to learn about my mower

[@2nd-place]

Only thing I would add is a lot of people say to pull the spark plug before touching anything under the mower. Apparently turning the blades can start the motor. That being said, I wish I had those people’s mower, because if mine started that easy it would be awesome.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Thanks for the comment! 😄

[@creab485]

I would second this, but also add that if you just stick a piece of 2x4 in there to prevent the blade from moving it can help a lot, especially if you are not strong enough to hold the blade and undo the nut or to give you more leverage to tighten it back down. Awesome video full of great information

[@mikeross801]

You can start the mower by turning the blades as long as the ignition is engaged. The little pull bar on the handles that you have to hold down to start the mower would have to be engaged as well, but for safety. I would agree that you should disconnect the spark plug when you're working on it underneath. You wouldn't need to pull this spark plug out of the engine if it is disconnected from the coil though...

[@philliphall5198]

I’ve never done that but I guess they feel safe 😊

[@freaksofnaturebegone9937]

Thank you very much for your video. I am a single woman trying to do everything by myself and your instructions are a blessing. God bless you sir.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You are so welcome! God bless you.

[@tylergrowney6681]

Was just gifted this same mower and this video was great showing what to do to do a quick end of summer overhaul. I also definitely trust him as he's wearing the OG white new balance.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

😃 thanks

[@dylanbrowning649]

as a sneaker head I loved seeing this as the first comment here lol

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Lol 👍

[@chrispapa9051]

LOL! I came here to comment on the white new balance too. 🤣

[@renecuevas4128]

This is the Best Video I ever saw about this Mower....I got the same 4 my dad...after 4 years I think I need to do all this,,,,,,,you are the Bob Vila of this Toro Mower....the best part is to know it s done 4 ur daughter,,,,I hear the little one around that seems to be the most beautiful experience to enjoy ur grandkids....the icing of the cake is....when yr daughter ask....Are u gonna cut my grass.,,.,I would do it for my daughter in a heart bit also,,,,,,I kno the feeling...blessings ....seems windy there...,,,,,..blessings great video again. Tnk u

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Thank you for the kind comments! I appreciate it.

[@chrismckenzie8998]

All my questions answered! Need to clone the Dad and spread him around the world! ❤️

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Awesome 😎 thanks for watching!

[@invisiblerevolution]

Good video... very easy to follow, without any un-necessary fluff.

[@wbwills2]

It’s a good mower,slight differences in the couple I’ve seen on here. It’s one of the best I’ve ever had and I plan on keeping it that way as long as possible.gas…I run as much ethanol free as possible and rather than adding additive in the winter, I run all my small engines about once every 8-10 days during the winter. Working out so far. Thx for the video. Your people are lucky to have you around..it looks like they have been working that mower like a rented mule!

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Thank you!!

[@honeycanine1193]

Thanks for your very helpful video - simple, straightforward explanations.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You're welcome!

[@Dr777cl]

Thanks For The Maintenance Walk Through 👍👍

[@JAdams-qy7ii]

Best instructional video ever! Thank you!

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Thank you!

[@bdaddy503]

What a great dad. Thanks for the vid

[@liencrilly4318]

Thank you, very easy instructions. I need to do this for my mom’s mower since I’m her new gardener. Husband is an over the road trucker, and when he’s home I want him to rest. I don’t want him to do all these maintenance jobs.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

That's wonderful! 💪 Good luck to you.

[@davidking339]

Excellent video. Like being shown in person how to do it. Thanks a lot!

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

[@lawrencecutzinger6904]

This was one of the best videos I saw on lawnmower basic maintenance. Great job.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Thanks 👍

[@z-darlzooi6696]

😂 Thank you! Now I can change the spark plug and the blade in my lawn mower. 👍🏼

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You're welcome!

[@isaccros7775]

Just purchase this type of mower out of a estate sale! And needed this video desperately! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Glad I could help!

[@wbwills2]

Daughters…They got us just where they want us to be. & if you’re like me,you wouldn’t have it any other way. Mine is 12 going on 20. She’ll be grown & gone (for a while anyway)in another blink..but she will be back eventually. Just part of it I suppose. Thx for sharing. One heck of a crew you have there!keep up the good work. My girls hands haven’t evolved to fit the mower yet. This is the year!!

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Thank you! My daughter is now 36 😄

[@RNDist]

Awesome video! It was very helpful, thanks!

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@namirperez7294]

Thank you so much! this was very helpful

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome

[@joemc111]

Nice show. I was looking for info about the oil change plug, I think yours was the third video that tipped the mower to change oil. Thanks.

[@saldoug7467]

Great video. Thank you !!

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You're welcome!

[@JoeyMayo]

Nice video. Very informative.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Thank you for watching!

[@susanmorris9790]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Glad the video helped you. 😊👍

[@renecuevas4128]

Same here

[@philliphall5198]

I’ve been changing oil every 12 hours for 21 years on my b/s 18 hp riding mower, Murray brand It’s still running great Oil is cheap and labor is rewarding 😊😊😊

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@jameslester3861]

Mine is a 2010 model and has a drain plug on the bottom of the engine but I just discovered that the manual suggests tipping it and dumping it out the filler spout. It has a flat head engine instead of the overhead valve one.

[@susanspianostudio7057]

Thanks Dad! 🥰

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You're welcome 😄

[@egamez6601]

This video helped me become more of a man!!! lol , thanks for the insight!!! 🙏

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@jimmygarcia3068]

You're a good man 😊

[@ShowMeConstruction]

I appreciate that

[@nandoism7731]

I knew the video was going to be top notch when I saw the New Balance Dad Shoes! 😅

[@ShowMeConstruction]

😎

[@josemelendez5134]

Cause I don’t do that stuff 😅 great 👍 video! Thank you 🙏

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ayodeledavidakinpelu7936]

My mans phenomenal video, could have used gloves, but i get it you’re a manly man! It’s literally easier than changing your car oil, filter and spark plugs. My first time changing the oil on my lawn mover- same model but it’s going to be a breeze i hope. As i too live in the Midwest! Thanks for the simple and great video, I’m going to overhaul my gfs Toro tomorrow, after I order the parts.😂❤

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Thanks for watching! I usually don't find gloves that will fit my hands but yes probably a good idea when dealing with chemicals. 👍

[@jss302]

Thank you!

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You're welcome 😀

[@dougl409]

I have found that replacing spark plugs in mowers in almost never necessary. I have had mowers last 20 years with the same plug. Every year I take it out and clean the terminal with sand paper and put it back in. Twenty years later it was still starting on the first pull. Save some money and save our landfills.

[@theinsaneone911]

New balance sneakers checks out

[@Sammyt07]

Thank you.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You're welcome!

[@BlueAlgon]

Thanks.

[@user-dt1jf6yl2m]

THE TORO OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR THE 22" RECYCLER LAWN MOWER WITH THE KOHLER ENGINE RECOMMENDS THAT WHEN CHANGING THE BLADE, A TORQUE WRENCH SHOULD BE USED AND THE BOLT SHOULD BE TORQUED AT 60 POUNDS.

[@user-my1th8do9e]

A couple of things, try and have as little gas in the tank when you go to do this.... less chance of gas spilling out or mixing with oil. Next, PULL the Spark Plug Wire.... you should never work on an engine that has a chance to combust fuel and begin.... without a spark, you are safe, pull the spark plug wire before maintenance. Lastly, where leather gloves when taking off old blade and putting on the new blade. Safety is key...

[@georgepikula1016]

Thanks

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You're welcome!

[@The2ndProtectsTheRest]

I ran a Honda mower for 20 years and never changed the oil... that thing ran like a champ. Only thing I ever did was put gas in it...

[@stevensmith1911]

Unplug that spark plug wire before sticking your hand under the mower. Just to be sure...

[@adriantomlin2902]

Purchase a suction tank and plunger to siphon the oil out. A lot easier and less mess!

[@mariannedressler6784]

Can I borrow your Dad 🤣. Thanks for the video. … next best thing to having him do it 🙂

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Lol thanks for watching!

[@charlessanders1342]

Ha ya you will mow grass for ur daughter. I have a toro also bought it in April 2019 and since it was a display model I paid only $150 brand new at Home depot been a great mower starts every season. Since then I have never seen a new mower that cheap I think the original price was $369 now they are like $450 so glad I seen it when I did.

[@mikeross801]

I've got an identical mower but slightly newer sticker on the front that tells you the specs but at the bottom of the label it says no oil change required. I think what they meant was no oil change required during the warranty. Because there's no way that they have some special technology that makes the oil stay clean and not trap contaminants that break down the inside of the engine forever!

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Thank you!

[@MrSpandya22]

I take my blades to a mower shop and they sharpen it up for me for $5. Cheaper than buying a new one every year.

[@johnslawncaretips4103]

Always check the gap on the spark plug

[@CAPTKMK2]

What was the size of the socket for the spark plug? Great video and good tip on what side to tip to.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

I believe it was 5/8. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmiller6843]

Great video! Where did you get the Kohler spark plug from?

[@ShowMeConstruction]

I believe I got it at Tractor Supply.

[@tornado7f]

the video really helpful , can you please share the wrench size to replace the spark plug and the blade as well , appreciate your answer .

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Socket wrench is 18 mm. Blade is 22 inch I believe. Thanks for watching!

[@tornado7f]

Thank you for your response, really appreciated

[@junebug3058]

Love the video may I ask my gas cap broke and I can’t find the same gas cap you have do you minds giving me the part number on your gas cap

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You got a good deal 😁

[@anoka114]

I buy 91 octane and store my mower all winter. ethanol is what gums up your carb if left sitting..

[@adriantomlin2902]

Use the premixed 4 cycle premium fuel and you wont have any fuel issues.

[@gwenlee3005]

The fuse blew - replaced it, started the mower, new fuse blew. Bought June 2021. Could it be an easy fix? Thanks

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Unfortunately, I'm not a small engine mechanic. I just know routine maintenance. You can take it in to a small repair shop and they can help you. I'm sorry I can't answer your question. Have a great day.

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

How do I clean the fuel tank on my PUSH lawn mower? How often?

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You should refer to your owners manual. I don't clean my fuel tank. As it gets near winter, I put a winter stabilizer in it to keep it from gumming up. Thanks for watching!

[@travisward3647]

Hey I have that same lawnmower does it have a prime on it to start it

[@ShowMeConstruction]

No, it does not. Thanks for watching!

[@johnfeather5405]

Great video, but take the spark plug out first.

[@chrisvazquez8284]

Mine says no oil change required should I still change it?

[@ShowMeConstruction]

I guess follow what your user manual says. Thanks for watching!

[@gwenlee8397]

What about the fuse? I think my mower won't start because of the fuse. What do I need to know?

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Do you mean the spark plug?

[@danaevans3524]

How old is that mower?

[@AdrianMoseley]

11:57 what is the blue cap on the back left side for?

[@ShowMeConstruction]

You hook a water hose to it to wash it out.

[@AdrianMoseley]

@@ShowMeConstruction ah ok thanks!

[@rickwenc4531]

I searched everywhere, yet I cannot find any info regarding the correct Spark Plug Number for this very mower...why would/should this info be that difficult to locate, I don't get it ! Can you kindly edify me on this, I would like to stay with the NGK brand, surely would appreciate some assistance. Rick

[@ShowMeConstruction]

My spark plug number is #14 132 11-S1 sorry but that's the only one I have. Thanks!

[@paulrendon7]

Which blade did you use?

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Toro 22 inch replacement blade. Bought at Home Depot.

[@Ronoir]

What size socket?

[@ShowMeConstruction]

It's called a spark plug socket. I believe the one is the video is 5/8 inch. An auto part will have it. Thanks for watching!

[@jonathanatocha6825]

Good lord....what did they hit with that blade?????!!!!!!!

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Lol a very small tree stump hidden by grass

[@dianagain]

You're so cute!

[@ShowMeConstruction]

👍 thank you 😁

[@ronwoltz]

how many onuces of oil to fill up iawnmore"?

[@ShowMeConstruction]

The bottle of oil I used was 1 Quart or 32 ounces. The mower didn't quite hold all of it. Thanks for watching!

[@gregschroer2314]

Save an old empty oil Container and pour the oil in it that you drain out. Then you know how much new oil to add

[@gregschroer2314]

Here's another tip clean underneath your lawn mower real good then spray WD 40 under it grass won't stick to it

[@ShowMeConstruction]

All great tips. Thanks!

[@tambou5022]

I have to ask, did you show your daughter how to do it for when you're gone.

[@ShowMeConstruction]

She can watch the video 😆

[@carlosgonzaga9304]

So it's regular gas

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Yes

[@zacharywilliams3697]

Where's the bleeder

[@christopherpinto884]

Belt part number

[@ShowMeConstruction]

Hi! Thanks for the question. I'm not sure as to what belt you're referring too?

[@johnslawncaretips4103]

Get a funnell much easier

[@ShowMeConstruction]

I agree. 😊