Mower won't start? Not on my watch - 1990's commercial Toro repair

[@christinemiller7238]

I grew up with a Toro plant down the street. Thank you for saving her.

[@maxallen-macdonald8791]

This video brought back many memories of my late dad (a military aircraft mechanic and taker-apart of any engine) who routinely stripped down all machines he could just because.... well, you know. When we lived in Germany and he didn't have access to his garage at home and as a Sr NCO was no longer as hands on, he was forever taking my moped apart at the worst times. However, the thing originally did 20 km and when he finished, it cruised at 40, LOL! Great job, Sean.

[@sithlore843]

She is purring now. Have to love the simple engineering of this beast. Another happy mower has come back to life and ready for work. Congrats Sean!

[@ingizuzu]

Exploratory Surgery had me in stitches 🤣. Great job!! Thanks for the tag-a-long.

[@kevinguitar1224]

The old Toro has a new lease on life...25 more years? Good job Sean!

[@sandisnead1540]

I've learned a hell of a lot in this 30 minutes, thank you!! Saving this video, as now I won't have anyone trying to blow smoke up my butt!! Need to work on my Honda, this information is priceless!

[@jimturner7222]

As always Sean you show your knowledge about anything connected to lawn care. You rock. We need more people like you in this world. I always learn something from your videos. They are not only enjoying but educational. Keep up the good work. Also can’t wait to see it in upcoming Blade Mate videos.

[@alannewhall2323]

I found that regular maintenance on even the cheapest of small engines gives long life. It’s a bonus when you run across something that is quality made and just needs some TLC. good job wish I could find something similar.

[@carolinevoncanon8442]

I always liked to take things apart when I was young. I found this fascinating and if I was not 73 and had energy, I think I could take care of a lawn mower after watching you.

[@aidamelendez7775]

I haven't watched any of these videos. I was reading the comments from your other channel that I subscribed and love your beautiful work 100% so I know for a fact that I'll love this channel also. I didn't want to wait because I know I'll forget to check it out. When I finish watching another video that I started before I'll jump back and forth to watch little by little to enjoy both channels. Thank you Mr. Sean for the hard and beautiful work you do, your an honest and humble person, God bless you and your family always 💗🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😇😇. Please take care of yourself so that you can keep helping other's praying for you and I hope that our younger generation and a little older people watch your video"s and learn from you and start doing not only the lawn but find it in there heart to help us older generation specialty sick and disabled people. Thank you again. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🏅👏👏👏👏, Your an 😇 send from heaven ❤️🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰❤️💯

[@gabbyfowl]

Love this video. My favorite mower was a Toro self propelled with a Briggs and Stratton engine I got back in the 80’s. You couldn’t kill it. Gave it away when I couldn’t do the yard anymore.

[@nancysims9221]

Great restoration, Sean! My only wish is that the previous owner sees this video and how great the mower runs and looks. His loss is your gain.

[@DJDEB21]

I am not a person who knows ANYTHING about engines. But I learned something by watching this video...not to tip it on the wrong side when I'm changing my blade or cleaning underneath. I never knew that. Thank you! Came over from Blade Mate to check out your new channel. Best wishes, Debbie from Seattle, Washington USA

[@kimburke575]

Thanks for showing an old girl how to maintain the mower & save a few dollars. Just need you to teach me about the blades next 😎

[@Valmtg]

Love seeing how something old, dirty, and near impossible to use gets turned completely around after a little bit of elbow grease and cleanup. Call this one the "Red Bull'. 😊

[@andreashaynes3346]

Also great to see subscribers on the up. We can’t get enough of you, Sean 😎😎😎

[@angelapinnock3793]

FAB job Sean.👌👌What a wonderful smooth sound it was when you started it up the second time😎🤗🤩

[@gruntt6945]

I have Both and can not fault either, Business mower and AWD hill climber Love them

[@petermiddo]

For everyone who doesn't know how a carburetor works, Smarter Every Day made a see-through carby. The video is incredible.

[@damienquinn]

Is that the one where Destin's Dad shares his knowledge? It was amazing to see the little droplet of fuel get launched into the air, and the vacuum then obliterating it into vapour before drawing it into the cylinder.

[@petermiddo]

@@damienquinn It sure it, and it sure was. Hence the mention. Did you see the next one, where they both went to the Holley factory? Pretty good, also.

[@petermiddo]

The link to the video from Smarter Evewry Day: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqC5l6mInbyVoJo

[@wendydix5534]

Oh how I wish I could service my own lawnmower. It’s not that I don’t trust anyone but when you don’t know about something it’s easy to be taken for a ride. And being female on top of that makes it worse! I thoroughly enjoyed watching you explain everything Sean. Great video!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You watching videos, learning the basics, even if you don't do the work yourself educates you to ask the right questions. You'll be fine :)

[@EricWillis77]

I recommend the chickanic KZbin channel. She’s a woman who works on yard equipment. You can do it if you are physically able 😎

[@garywright5556]

It's already not running so what do you think you'll make it not run even more. Go slow take pics or video of how it came apart and try. Enjoy

[@ronsorrentino7987]

You gotta great deal on that commercial Toro! Not only that, you did a quick troubleshoot and gotta her going! That’s awesome!

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Thanks 👍

[@brittrathbunwoo7370]

This is the first restoration video I have watched, in general, and of yours specifically. I enjoyed it! You may have sparked an interest I didn't know I had. Thanks!! I have enjoyed your lawncare videos & now I look forward to watching your restoration videos. How will I ever get chores done? 😄

[@tonicorona5277]

Loved that you got it going again. Self propelled might help too in future vids. Thanks

[@jenniferstewart1437]

Fascinating video especially for me as I know nothing about engines! 💜

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Nice video Mr Sean! That looks sort of like a Briggs & Stratton engine, but different than what we have in US. Cheers!

[@kerryd25]

Awesome job Sean! Thank you for dumbing down the carby info, it really helped me! Got one for you though. Bought a spark plug and asked if it needed to be gapped and guy said "What does that mean?" 🤣

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Lol, oops!

[@suzettefree129]

Always love watching you get the old girls running!😊

[@nenaelliott8058]

I wanted too do a cartwheel for you when it started, first try, after that excellent cleaning. I've never done a cartwheel in my life..haha. It looked as though the previous owner turned it up on its side to clean the grass out from under the deck.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Bena, do a video with a stunt double in the same clothes doing backflips!!

[@nenaelliott8058]

@@jamesfrench7299 that's an idea!

[@joycetaylor5847]

I have a broken lawnmower in the shed. Maybe I can fix it now. Thanks Blade Mate.

[@jimbob7511]

Love the Aussie safety boots mate! 👍Good job too.

[@bigsonslawncare]

Love those older Toro mowers! Nothing like a strong self propelled mower mate, Good fix cuts and runs just as good as the newer ones💯💪🏽

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Very true!

[@100amps]

Best $80 I've seen in ages.

[@kathyramirez5512]

How is it Sean that not only do you make lawn care exciting but watching you clean gunk off of a carburetor is fascinating to a 72 year old woman.....😂😂 We are a throw away society, at least in the U.S. and I confess that I am to blame also. Good for you to refurbish and reuse. Great satisfaction I bet. Thank you for your information and teaching. If it won't offend you may I say ...Good on you mate...😂😂🙏🙏 P.S. That mower doesn't purr... it roars!!!

[@jamesfrench7299]

That thing's built like an APC. I could immediately tell this was the real deal that you don't see anymore. Love that square fuel tank. This is substance over style! I think the SP system in this era Toro is a relatively straight forward and robust design -I read something like that on a mower forum ages ago. Even Honda SP systems, especially the three speed, have problems. Built in the era when only minimal plastic is used. Ripsy dipsy!! 😀

[@BladeMateLawnCare]

I look forward to trying it out today!

[@reannejarvis9464]

Awesome. I could actually see that and understand it. You explained it well.

[@stevenspmd]

Sheeesh, just like ya bought one! Also, please protect the feet, I was cringing a little there.

[@shirleyparr5743]

I found this very interesting and know zero about serving a mower. It started like a new machine.

[@oges74]

Top one Sean, got yourself a good deal there. I sometimes see older mowers on FB marketplace and often think they'd be perfect fixer uppers for you

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Haha, yeah I'm always looking in marketplace. It's a treasure chest

[@brokeeastmeet]

Cant wait to see it make a appearance on Blade Mate !

[@deweydeese3699]

Great video!!! Never knew what a carburetor looked like or did....now I do. Thanks!!!

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Glad to help

[@pousis101]

Great result Sean. 👍

[@andreashaynes3346]

That was great, Sean. You’ve got your Toro mower running really sweetly. $80 and The Australian Restorer. Looking forward to seeing this BAD BOY on Blade Mate Lawn Care. Take care mate and catch you on your next presentation 😀👍

[@suelynch]

I would definitely call that a win. 👍👍😀

[@teddyallen9172]

Thanks for sharing Sean. Money well spent I’d say

[@jeffreyshier9021]

A new mower for the fleet.

[@mandycoleman1394]

Sean can’t lie that was too much for my tiny female brain to comprehend. !! I’ve just no clue about these things! Have to say I enjoyed watching that ! Unbelievably relaxing ! Can’t wait to see it in use in the other Chanel!

[@stevegriffin9552]

Hay Sean Great video kind of a nice change to see you work on your new mower. I do hope he gives you good service for a long time. Thanks for sharing. Steve

[@michaelmoran6861]

Thanks for the walk through and advice on which side to tilt to lawnmower to. I made the mistake with my petrol lawnmower. Thankfully only a sparkplug and filter needed. Cheers Michael (from Scotland)

[@neusac4590]

Nice video Sean. Sometimes that's all it needs, a good cleaning and tune-up. 👍👍👍👍👍😉🇺🇸

[@leabarto8156]

Atta boy Sean. Maybe we should call you Mr. Magic Fingers!

[@michaelmoran6861]

Did spellcheck change your first word? It happens to me all the time.

[@leabarto8156]

@@michaelmoran6861 yup it sure did. Thanks for telling me.

[@twyla3860]

I learn so much watching these videos. Thanks for teaching as you go.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Glad to hear it!

[@stephenieshepherd606]

Job well done Sean.

[@Patrick4959]

grouse work mate and yep nothing like making things slip through the sliding of restoration etc.

[@craigstrickland1572]

Looking good. Carb/brake clean is always a good decongestant.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

You got that right!

[@cposwn]

Nicely done Sean.

[@bobsmith4065]

Sean.. another champion effort.. love the old stuff.. still using my Honda hru 194.. I purchased in 1990!.. runs like a gem!

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Awesome!

[@EricWillis77]

Good job and a good deal on the mower to! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Thanks 👍

[@SarahBoyd002]

Loved the carby explanation. Appreciate understanding the overall purpose of components 👍

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Glad to hear it!

[@poppinfrankalnaghy4]

I have the 21inch with the kawasaki 8 years old and still going just the air fillters need to be clean after a days work thay are not for the australian summer

[@jennifermartinus4929]

Great job, Sean. Nice sound on that machine. 👍

[@warrenpatton5138]

hi Sean, man i couldn't tell there was a carb under that mess. congrats on getting her going and thanks for a informative video. also noticed you use different music for the intro and exit on here vs blade mate channel. both are great thanks much warren from Virginia USA

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Thanks 👍

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Good job. Loved the explanations!

[@katmalone3696]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 great job!

[@cannon1156]

The reason the Toro wheels have not worn is that they are rubber and not plastic like the Victa wheels. The Toro has steel two piece wheels with rubber tyres. These Toro models also had a small issue with the drive belt as the pulley which the belt went around would wear in a sandy environment and cause the belt to slip

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Well they're starting to wear since it's been used several times a week 🙂 I'll keep an eye on that belt! Cheers

[@Southernbred52]

Good job!

[@barneykennett9282]

Nice...👍.

[@stevetemby4982]

Love the video, certainly a great pick up. Can't go past the old Briggs & Stratton engines, I have an MTD with a Quantum engine that's twenty years old and still going strong 👍

[@josephking6515]

Do you have any of those _Safety Thongs_ in your merch store? 😀

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Lol not yet!

[@susancollado5290]

💕Very interesting I’ve got a petrol 4 in 1 chainsaw strimmer (metal or nylon) hedge cutter (with extra long arm) that needs a good engine clean💕Long arm for my safety💕

[@fraserrossington8874]

More vids on Australian restorer please

[@manordell]

fantastic. I learned such a lot. thank you.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

You're very welcome!

[@drunkdunc8738]

Awesome job , cheers Sean 🍻

[@DarkMatter1992]

For a more detailed explanation on how a carburettor works, check out Smarter Every Day, he made a see through one and filmed it with a high speed camera. It's video #259.

[@bobshepherd9353]

that thing must be later than 1998 . At 10:42 ish the label for fuel has a 'this engine conforms to 1995-1998'

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

good point. Maybe it was just designed around that time and built a few years later. I didn't look too far into it

[@mutefeed]

my understanding is you can safely flip a mower onto the carby side and it's actually better, before you do use the starter rope to bring the piston to dead top centre which will prevent oil coming down to the carb?

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

What makes it better to do it that way?

[@richardportelli1983]

Nice work mate! Boy she is noisy for a 4 stroke. The engines that are made today are much quieter.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

I thought she was quiet! Must be the 2 strokes ringing in my ears still haha

[@richardportelli1983]

@@theaustralianrestorer6211 haha yeah true.

[@damienquinn]

Superb! Very satisfying. Makes me want to drag the old Victa out and do invasive surgery (unnecessarily).

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

do it!

[@HoneyBee-ge2wx]

WOW.. Awesome!!

[@bronwynohalloran-sutton5551]

Hey Sean I have a old Flymo and it started first try but looked like a my kitchen when i cook bacon ( full of smoke) and I just have to rewind my pulley thing

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

oh wow

[@simonsmith6761]

Job well donec

[@uniquelyursuladesigns9120]

That was absolutely fascinating watching you do that. I love what ever that cleaner is you sprayed on it 😍 Question: I think I know the answer but .. I had a young neighbour come mow my lawn and he put the wrong fuel in, straight unleaded 😖 of course it died after a few minutes. I tried kicking it over a few times before I even thought to ask what colour can he used to fill it (green, two stroke) .. he used the red can. I didn’t say anything to him, completely my fault, I should have filled it before he started 🤦‍♀️ There’s no saving Vic is there?🥺

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

It doesn't really matter which colour can you use, as long as it can be easily identified. A sharpie or piece of tape for example is easy enough to use as a distinguisher

[@uniquelyursuladesigns9120]

@@theaustralianrestorer6211 He’s put 4 stroke in my 2 stroke

[@anthonyb8208]

Never liked the 4 wheel adjustment on the American mowers. Toro is a top brand so you've got a winner there Sean for $80, it'll last some years for you.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Fingers crossed!

[@JyveKilla]

Sean should the pleats of the air filter face the dirty side? It looked backwards

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

No mate, this fits into a purpose made notch

[@brotoubrotou3164]

@@theaustralianrestorer6211 Did you also put new gas in it? I didn’t notice or hear if you did. I wonder if the former owner sees this he would be a little ticked off.

[@teret6719]

@@brotoubrotou3164 It's possible the former owner knew what happened and just wanted an excuse to buy a new mower.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Why would he be ticked off? He'd be glad to see it continue on. Some people have to have new things. He was probably bored of it or didn't know what a treasure be really had!

[@patcarpenter1991]

Some good news for you, that is NOT a hodna! It is a Briggs & Stratton. Not sure Toro ever used hodna on their equipment. Your air filter was a 491588, POSSIBLY the most popular Briggs & Stratton air filter.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

I thought so, though I was just reading what was on the label

[@brianeastman3547]

Mine has a 2 cycle engine.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

I wouldnt mind one

[@sheilam4964]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@allanmowz]

Funny to see you have the same drill as me. I'm too used to watching american stuff on yt where it's all unknown brands. Ozito from Bunnings are common in NZ also. I just last week got the impact driver for easier crusty bolt removal. Do you use any of the other PXC range in the lawncare or shed? I've been thinking about their budget hedge trimmer as a starter - since my line trimmer isn't happpy me using it that way haha.

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Gday Allan, no I don't have any PXC stuff. There are some decent battery operated hedgers for home owners that Bunnings sell :)

[@DebOxy]

New Subscriber 😀 hey Sean 😉😉👍👍

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Hello 👋

[@arniewingco3561]

Is there a sump plug underneath the mower? I only learned about this myself recently, for servicing my B&S

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Gday mate, sorry for the delayed response, I haven't been very frequent on this channel recently. Unfortunately very few small mowers have a sump plug. It's definitely a pain in the bum, and many have to resort to tipping the machine on its side. That's why I got the syringe thingie :)

[@jak9483]

Watching from the USA. I have a question for you. Why don't you use a stand on or ride mower?

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

I have 2 legs

[@pquodling]

Regulation Mowing Safety boots, eh...

[@edijeglic]

Hello Shawn, nice content on both of your channels. I do have a question, well for everyone. My uncle gave me a trimmer whipersnapper or wathever :) It's around 30 years old and he bought it new, the brand is mondial 3000 I think cuz labels are all washed up so it's hard to read. This trimmers are known when they are warm they do not want to start, cold start are no problem. I've been to couple services and all said thats what they are known for, just take a few hours break to get it cold. I'm looking for suggestions what could be done. Greetings from Slovenia (Europe) :)

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Gday mate, honestly, there could be any number of issues with it, and without knowing the usage history of it, all I could do is speculate

[@edijeglic]

@@theaustralianrestorer6211 My uncle when he used it the machine used about 3/4 of thank and he was done with mowing cleaned it and put it away for next use. It was never abused or ran hot because he mowed regularly. On the tank it says the oil mixture has to be 4%, does that have to do anything with it? The spark plug is old as the machine but it looks nice and runs fine, no problems at starting, pull once and it runs like a champ. I know its hard to diagnose something just describing and not having machine to try things out. Anyway thanks for your time anwsering me mate and keep up the awsome work on both channels 🤙

[@cannon1156]

Try this ...when the whipper is hot and you want to start it again release the fuel cap and then do it up again. Sometimes the heat causes a vacuum lock in the tank not allowing the fuel to flow

[@edijeglic]

@@cannon1156 The cap has a small hole in it but i will try anyway, but first I have to wait that 40 cm of snow melts

[@andrewjohnston6230]

Sean did you ever get that victor running from that yard clearance job

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Gday Andrew, I haven't even looked at it yet. I have another 3 of the same model in much better condition that will get attention before that one. I'm keeping it around for parts :)

[@andrewjohnston6230]

@@theaustralianrestorer6211 what a great idea for using it to get more ģoing so you can get a fleet going of victors

[@CatherineEnglishChick]

🇸🇪 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@billylawerance3108]

Did you have the model number?

[@emeyers5984]

👏🏻👏🏻🥇

[@paulmeijer6163]

Hey Sean have you ever played with a Rover/Suzuki mower before?

[@paulmeijer6163]

I have one that I put a new piston in, followed a maintance guide to rebuild but it seems to be reving high and the governor not doing much. I didn't replace the main seals or silicone around them so worried that it's leaking air and that's the cause of the high revs

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

I have one on the shelf, though I haven't looked at it yet

[@paulmeijer6163]

Look forward to the episode mate. Have a great week

[@markradcliffe301]

My Rover line trimmer just got 12t of truck driven over the piece of crap it was

[@TheNovaJohn]

Nizeeee,,, Here in the States, our Toro's dont look anything like this!!

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Really? This is one is made in the USA

[@TheNovaJohn]

@@theaustralianrestorer6211 Yep,,,,Turfmaster and Timemaster is steel and they don't look like this, that's the commercial line, homeowner line is very different!

[@graememellor8319]

Good old fashioned "Suck Squeeze Bang Blow"

[@alanatolstad4824]

Do any of your kids come out to watch you tinker in the garage?!

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

Sometimes!

[@theaustralianrestorer6211]

@leonardo migot certainly is