Replacing the Mower Blade - Toro Recycler 22

[@FXMAN66]

Straight to the point with no unnecessary chit chat! Thanks!

[@cynthiapeterson232]

I'm about to change my blade on the exact lawn mower I have with this video. Direct and to the point, thank you! I have never done this before.

[@deanhealy6414]

I wish I had seen your video before trying to change the blade on my Toro Recycler 22”. The bolt is rusted in place and every Google search I did said that the bolts on most Toro mowers were reverse thread. One response said the Recycler was reverse thread. Thanks to you I should now be able to change the blade myself. Nice job!

[@keywester2037]

Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for the professional video, like everyone else it was the original blade and was pretty stuck on there. I got a breaker bar and WD40 and eventually broke it loose. Thank you for getting to the point without a lot of like and share crap.

[@carolynmosley]

Oh man! I am a 77-year-old female with severe arthritis and very bad eyesight up close and I had to change the blade and replace the self propelled belt on my Toro 22 inch recycler lawnmower. The belt was caught behind the adapter! i had to remove blade! I went through at least 15 videos of people changing the blade, but not a single one of them showed me the orientation of the blades to put it back on and the holder. I got caught in a bad rainstorm and I had to snatch everything up and put it in the house because I just don't like my stuff getting wet. If course, i picked up the old blade, belt, etc and covers on the pulley, etc not remembering i had them lined up and orientated in the way they went back on! Two days later, I finished putting the belt on. But for the life of me, I could not remember the orientation of the blade and the brackets etc. you were the only one who showed the blade(which i could not see because of reflection. BUT YOU told about the blade teeth tilting toward the underside of the mower! I had not tried to start the lawnmower up yet; so I go back out and sure enough I had the blade on backwards! In my defense though it did fit and screwed back on very well even though it was backwards! 😬😬I basically have to feel things with my finger tips to get them right. The blade was a challenge! it fit both ways! I just wanted to say thank you! took me two days to change a blade on the lawnmower because no one really gave the explicit placing in DETAIL! THANK you so very much from a grateful old lady!

[@funtosee1]

Same here!!! My husband has dementia. Our lawn looks like Augusta National Golf Course. He has an AG degree and expert in lawn care. Now, he is unable to keep our lawn in PGA golf course beauty and I am trying to do it to keep him happy. He ran the mower over the curb last summer and damaged the blade support plate. He also stripped the bolt that hold the support plate in place. I am a Southern Belle who shops for lipstick, perfume, nail polish, shoes and purses NOT LAWN EQUIPMENT. This video is the best!!!!

[@bergg2746]

I always take a picture of the “item” I am working on before I dismantle. Glad to see I am not the only senior lady still tackling things! You go girl!

[@AndyBantly]

Changed my blade using this video as a guide. My Toros handle bars do not turn into a stand but I flipped it up on its side. Cleaned my filter and topped off the oil while at it. This is in spring after 2 cuts, and the tip is spot on. I keep the deck on the penultimate peg for a tall grass and with the mulching over and over the years, my yard is happy and healthy.

[@harveydodd8803]

I hadn’t changed mine in 4 years and had to put a socket wrench on there and beat it loose with a mallet. Guess I better change it every year from now on. Had no idea it was this easy.

[@aanaberea6804]

This is a very good video for a first-time blade changer or a refresher for someone that hasn't changed a blade in a long time. I was just curios and asked at an Ace Hardware the cost to have this done this and it is $75.00.

[@larrywilliams1209]

Don't forget disconnect spark plug boot.

[@yazqafisheh9923]

Thanks! Nice How-To :) You got right to the point without a lot of fluff beforehand like in lots of other instructional videos. Appreciate you! 👍😁

[@Trexhatespushups227]

As simple as this is, it’s a question I needed answered. Thank you. Good video.

[@joelpack1594]

Good video. Thanks!! Is it still advisable to pull the spark plug wire off before performing this?

[@LowkeyLawnCare]

Yes, you can just as an extra precaution. You'd have to be holding down the bar on the handle in order to start the mower, but just in case, unplugging the spark plug is a good idea!

[@texasd1044]

Be sure to pull the Spark Plug Wire Connector off the spark plug the very first step. Reconnect the wire the last step.

[@W1AEX]

Thanks for this! Made it very simple for me to replace the old dinged up blade on my 22" Toro!

[@stevena9512]

Thanks, I’m getting ready to change mine out and needed a refresher.

[@foolishal]

Thanks! Been a couple of years since I replaced the blade. Going to do it right now. Thanks for refresher.

[@RobertMacCready]

Thank you so much for that blade info. I almost put on one of those cheap replacements. But your video saved me...THANKS AGAIN

[@kringles65]

PULL THE PLUG WIRE Use a piece of 2x4 to keep the blade from turning.

[@wayne1362]

Dont need torque wrench to tighten?

[@Busyascanbe]

Perfect! Thanks a bunch from Florida!

[@rainey99]

Do I have to take the oil and gas out before I tip it over

[@cwolf19380]

Sounds easy, loved the tip about using the blade as leverage for loosening and tightening. - now if only I can get the bolt off!! Been working on it for 2 days. . .Just not budging

[@davetotten7038]

Maybe try an impact wrench if you can?

[@leebutz4727]

Breaker bar

[@gramps5157]

Took me 3 hours to get the bolt loose. My back and legs are still sore.

[@jafo4u508]

Make sure the gas tank is empty and carb, then you heat it for 10 or 20 seconds with a torch, and it comes off easily.

[@nativewear23]

I used my dewalt impact it made short work 😅 of the bolt!

[@sheryl4319]

Toro is the best.I had mine 4 years now and still going strong.

[@richlewis3996]

LOL 4 years is nothing. My 34 year old Snapper just died. Can't get parts, so had to replace it.

[@daveshostack4950]

i HAVE A TORO SUPER RECYCLER WITH A DIFFERENT BLADE COVER. I MOVED THE BRIGGS ENGINE TO A CRAFTSMAN DECK AND ADDED AN ARNOLD EXTREME UNIVERSAL BLADE AND I SAW A FEW MINUTES USING THE ARNOLD BLADE THAT THE TOOTH ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE GOT BENT. CAN AN ARNOLD EXTREME UNIVERSAL BLADE BE USED ON A CRAFTSMAN DECK. THE FUNNY THING IS THE CRAFTSMAN DECK WAS HIGHER THEN THE TORO BUT THE BLADE STILL GOT BENT. ANY IDEAS OTHER THAN DECK SPACERS OR A SHORTER BLADE ADAPTOR?

[@miamited69]

Always disconnect the spark plug first.

[@davidpoo66]

Hi, no matter what do the faceplate won't sit flush, suggestions?

[@codgump2012]

Is it ok to use a double blades for mulching?

[@danielober884]

I have a two piece mulching blade which is an aftermarket for a Honda. Do you think I can use this system on my 21inch toro recycler??

[@anoka114]

What happens to the oil and gas when you tip the mower up like this.

[@gsr4535]

Thanks, my exact mower! Gonna do this in the next week or two. Do you have any videos on changing the oil on the 22" recycling smart-stow Toro? I think they claim you don't have to change the oil but.........I dunno. Thanks!

[@260bill260]

Just make sure it doesn’t have any gas and then you tip it upside down to remove the oil out of the same filler hole

[@gsr4535]

@@260bill260 Thank you!

[@whollytrained]

Can you tip the lawnmower like this when there is gas in the tank?

[@roz4747]

Tip for holding hey mower up if you don’t have this type of handle is to use a 25lb or better dumbbell over the handle

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

Thank you, the bowed side of the blade goes down? Are these blades marked which side is the grass side? Great Video! Do you need to remove the Spark Plug wire so it cannot accidentally start!

[@samwatts6029]

Is there a torque value for tightening the bolt?

[@workoutholic33]

82 newton

[@AlanKeady]

Could you tell me the size of the bolt, Dia ,length and type of thread . Thank You

[@brandonwestgaard8819]

Any issues with gas or oil leaking out while the mower is standing vertical like that??

[@nativewear23]

I ran my mower out of gas before I did this.

[@isachernandez741]

Did you drain the gas first?

[@LowkeyLawnCare]

No I didn't, the Recycler Smart Stow is designed to sit upright even with gas in the tank (as long as it's not overfull).

[@michaeljohnston8218]

Thank you, appreciate your time!

[@ronaldreed3446]

Thanks, I needed to see this, Lost my booklet.

[@harrycutler6282]

I used to live in an apartment. I've been in my mobile home for about 2 years. That's when we bought the lawn mower itself. Propelled Toro it's been like 2 years since I changed the blade. I just want to make sure I put it on the right way not the wrong way. Can you send me some video please? Thank you very much I really appreciate it

[@dizonrizon3]

Thanks bro. Needed this.

[@brianbrockhoff]

Awesome! Thanks for the help!

[@eddiereyna1155]

What is the torque and no need lock tide

[@mattyghost3409]

Changed my blade now my battery drains...I have electric lawnmower no parts for the voltage regulator listed online for 21 inch

[@edalberto2310]

Great job 👏

[@Marcusf250]

I bought a replacement blade at Menard’s for a Toro but it’s made by Yardworks

[@KaylaAndSamantha]

Thanks 🙏

[@Chasarbo]

Thank you so much for doing this!!!

[@christopherbayne9061]

Got a torque number?

[@christopherbayne9061]

I researched. It’s 60.

[@YOUCANDOIT-uw5qq]

Thank you brother 🙌🏽

[@adamdrake2093]

great video and great angle on how to replace. noice

[@tm3716]

Super easy, Great job and thanks

[@birdsberriesbrews6191]

No need to unplug spark plug boot?

[@LowkeyLawnCare]

You can just to be safe, but as long as your not squeezing the bar on the handle, the engine won’t start.

[@thelandscapingking310]

Great video thanks

[@rogers3157]

Last 4 times I've mowed I've tried to get the bolt loose and failed. Good to know the bolt is not reverse threads. I'm retired and sick and don't have much energy. I like the suggestion to use a breaker bar or an impact wrench. I'd like add the suggestion to put some anti-sieze on the bolt before replacing it. If you don't have that, oil the hole and the bolt generously. You shouldn't have the same problem the next time. Like I have.

[@fescueme1081]

Make sure you sharpen a newly purchased blade with a beveled edge. You should sharpen your blade at LEAST twice a year, or as needed. Shredded tips can lead to fungus.

[@fredsmith6324]

sharpen a new blade? you need to sharpen new ones? why?

[@scottcovill3347]

This will be my first blade replacement. Seems easy after this video. Thank you very much!

[@fescueme1081]

@@fredsmith6324 they aren't sharp enough.

[@bkampy6969]

Love ur hat

[@msjenniferrichardson]

well done. now...if I could only find a 5/8 socket in my toolbox...lol😢

[@gramps5157]

Hahaha! It took me 3 hours and every trick I knew to get the bolt loose.

[@260bill260]

Yeah, I couldn’t get that boat loose either so I gave up and just use the file and sharpen the blade with it on the mower

[@johnbedell2376]

Size socket? That would be really helpful.

[@LowkeyLawnCare]

You’ll need a 5/8 socket: 1:36

[@everss02]

took my blade off, it was put on backwards from the factory...............mulch side down

[@robertm9848]

I'm not normally the saftey police but for God's sake man pull the spark plug!

[@Krashout00]

If you’re not pulling the bar the mower won’t start

[@jafo4u508]

Pull the plug, and have a wooden block holding the blade in place. Better safe than sorry, I was just remembering how easily a prop plane engine will start, if at the proper point in the rotation.

[@Hondaguru1122]

Saftey

[@sabataexe101]

It's not gonna start. But disconnecting the plug is enough anyway. I mean, might be a good time to replace it

[@JproGaming27]

Non mower knowledger here, where is the spark plug you'd unplug?

[@kringles65]

PULL THE PLUG WRIRE!

[@EgyptianGooner]

Fml i can't get it offff 🥲

[@daveshostack4950]

did you remove spark plug before removing blade?

[@thelandscapingking310]

Great video thanks 👍