Fix a Toro 22" Recycler Front Wheel Drive Failure

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

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[@tomwindham6021]

Just happened upon your video. I have the same mower but the one you're featuring in the video has something that mine does not...the plastic cover that goes over the drive belt on the underside of the machine. Have you seen others like mine? The absence of anything that 'protects' the belt has always seemed odd to me. The opening (where the belt goes through the 'body' and up on top of the machine) ALWAYS gets clogged with grass clippings. Very frustrating! Do you know if my machine could be 'retro-fitted' to have that added. BTW, the parts list for the machine doesn't appear to show any type of guard for the 'underneath' area. TIA!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@tomwindham6021 Hmmmm. That's interesting. The newest Honda HRN series mowers are the first I have seen without any baffles to protect the belt, and I've seen numerous complaints the slightest debris: a twig or small pinecone will cause the belt ro run off the pulleys. That said, I guess that was their solution to those underside baffles becoming compacted solid with grass clippings, that I see so often on these front wheel drive mowers. Just curious how your top belt cover connects to the deck. This mower in the video had the top cover bolted to the bottom cover (through the deck). If the top cover part # is the same for both mowers, you should be able to buy the bottom cover and attach it to your mower. Good luck. Thanks for watching.

[@tomwindham6021]

@@TheLawnmowerLady The absence of any cover on the bottom of the deck has seemed, to me, like an obvious oversight. But, to be honest, that didn't occur to me until AFTER I had purchased the mower. Like they say "hindsight is 20-20"! Now, to answer your question, the top cover is attached through the bottom of the deck...I believe it's very similar to what you showed in the video...there are a couple of bolts. That's it! The schematic/parts list for our mower doesn't even show any type of cover for the bottom, so I don't know if it would even be possible to 'retro-fit' ours. But all in all, I guess we've been fairly fortunate because I just changed the drive belt a couple of days ago...and that is the 1st time I've done that. And we've had the mower for several years. Last year, there was a time when the mower wouldn't propel itself at all. I took it to a repair shop, thinking something was wrong with the transmission. Turns out the pulley (under the top cover) was totally jammed up with clippings. Since then, I try to make it a point to reach into the cavity and clear out as much debris as possible.

[@djdonna80s]

I am fixing two of them. Thank you for the great video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@djdonna80s I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@larrybenigno4919]

I wish I had seen this video before I broke my back manually pushing my mower today after the FWD suddenly stopped working. You, my dear woman, are a treasure of knowledge. Debris had indeed pushed the drive belt off kilter. Now it's working perfectly! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad I could help! I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@matterdaddy1937]

Was like dried up cake batter lol. Words I’ve never heard from a mechanic 😂 love it

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Right?! Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@rewlawnservice]

The first woman I seen know what she doing when it come to maintenance on lawn mower good job 👍🏽😃

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@rewlawnservice]

I’ve been in landscaping for 24 years my business and I learned that you always have to keep that lawnmower clean free for grass and debris I keep those parts to last long

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@rewlawnservice So many folks don't bother, and they end up replacing their mowers. A little TLC goes a long way to keep this machinery in tip top shape. Most any 10 year old mower, with proper maintenance will outlast most anything on the market today.

[@tonyberg173]

I just used this video to repair the belt on the exact same mower. Thank you so much for this it was REALLY helpful.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You're welcome!

[@brianking1138]

I have done that job more than once. I never knew those were called Robertson bits. Thanks for another great video.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yep! Robertson from our great friends north of the border. Cheers!

[@stevemac8436]

When i turn a mower on the side, carb up, i drain the gas and oil out of it, remove the spark plug and blade, pull to TDC. Might be overkill on safety and prevent hydro lock. Just the way I was taught a 100 years ago. Your the most explaining what, how, when, where's going on, might go on I've ever watched. Your the #1 mower repair shop on you tube. I could easily work for you doing repairs at your shop. 🎉

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@Big_Johns]

"I'm no expert" ... oh whatever Ms Mower Fixin Lady. 🤣 Nice video and demonstration. 👍🏼

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I try, LOL

[@haneyoakie14]

Glad to see a new video from you. I was just thinking yesterday that I had not seen one recently. It made me check to make sure KZbin had not unsubscribed me.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Tom! A bit of poor planning on my part before taking a little vacation, oops! Thanks for watching!

[@haneyoakie14]

@@TheLawnmowerLady not a problem, I hope you had a great vacation. I have had problems with the KZbin resetting notifications on some channels, or finding I am no longer subscribed to a channel for an unknown reason. If I don’t see someone for a while, when I notice it, I go check. Is that an intek on that Toro? I didn’t think it was a Quantum. It was a nice mower. Looks like it has been a little neglected, sadly.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@haneyoakie14 It was a Quantum, and definitely abused and neglected. 🙄

[@haneyoakie14]

@@TheLawnmowerLady the muffler looked like it was not quantum. I will have to look again

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@haneyoakie14 Dang it Mr Tom! I was too quick in my reply. Looked at my still pix, it's the E-Series (or EX, not sure) 🤭

[@donsamples]

Thank you for such a great and informative video. You saved me, I’m sure, a $100 repair job. My belt simply slipped off and I warble to fix it in about 10 minutes. Thank you

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Excellent! Happy to help. Cheers!

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Thanks Stella Great video You are the best lady mechanic on KZbin

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Hank! 😃

[@BrucesShop]

I agree.

[@matthewsessions7110]

Thx! Fixed my front issue in just seconds after watching this!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped!

[@jamesunderwood9100]

Thank you!!! You saved me a ton of money from my local lawnmower repair shop !!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great to hear!

[@irondfsman565]

Thanks i fixed my mower. I didn't know how to take the plastic cover over the pulley until I checked out your video. It was a piece of stick stuck in between the pulley and belt that had it off track 😊

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped ! Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@berges104]

this was helpful. dogs pulled some sticks out into the weeds and I caught one. it managed to jam the drive pulley and gave an awful whine. Belt is a bit worn now but still functional. Looking up the part number now to have one on standby for when it dies. I managed to push it old school to finish, skipped the gym that day.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome video Earl! 😁 Love your B roll.....

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks so much Mr Steve! Cheers!

[@wskyhawk4628]

Thank you Lawn Mower Lady for your excellent video which was very well done. I could not figure out what tool I needed to remove those 3 screws that held the belt guard cover above the transmission pulley. At first look it appeared those were phillip head screws, but I quickly found that they were not. Thank you for stating in your video they were Robertson square head bits which I had never heard of. 🙏

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Robertson drive is more popular in Canada. however more and more you do see them, especially in electrical equipment. They are less prone to stripping out than Phillips. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@Fredosbabaq]

Thank you so much I found 1 on the road. But self prepell didn't work. I watched your video tilt the mower upside an realize the belt was above off the groove . I pulled it back down. Gave it a pull to see if wheels spun and there we have it . Thank you !!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great job!

[@DougJohnsonKC]

Thank you so much. Did the repair this weekend. All went well!😊

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Very happy to help. Cheers!

[@BrucesShop]

Thanks a lot for this well done video. I just parted out an older Recycler , nice to see the differences.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Bruce. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@BrucesShop]

@@TheLawnmowerLady You bet.

[@seachild0504]

OMG… YOU ARE WONDERFUL… I’ve watched other videos and they are trying to figure it out while they’re filming. One tip??? Show us how you get to the belt and parts… Remember, you’re teaching us But I subscribed!!! ❤❤❤

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Haha! I did, but my camera crapped out during that part. Only discovered that during edit. I appreciate you watching!

[@seachild0504]

@@TheLawnmowerLady it is still a great tutorial!!! And you didn’t man-splain!! Which I super appreciated

[@TheRipcurrent]

Thank you Lawn Mower Lady! This solved my problem and I was able to learn quite a bit.

[@Kojtxiv5555]

I have the same exact mower. Love the 7.25 163cc. I just did the same belt replacement this past weekend, too.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@Tbk0311]

Thank you for making this video. Have the exact mower/problem.

[@markwiley9516]

Hi Stella see it all the time in the UK 🇬🇧 people just don't look after the mowers great video as always 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

So true! Thanks for watching!

[@galaniz2010]

Great video! This helped me solve my problem and now I'm back up and running. Thank you!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped!

[@silk62004]

Thank you. Your camera angles are AWESOME. Thank you

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching.

[@AnthonyMiyazaki]

You just earned a subscriber. Thanks Lawnmower Lady! 😀I'll be working on mine once I get my new belt.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

People don't realize that they need cleaned. When you cut damp or wet grass it clings to the covers pretty quick and won't come out with the blower

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's so quick and easy to clean! But I always advise to just not mow wet grass to begin with. Mostly falls on deaf ears. Cheers!

[@DaDaDo661]

I went 7 years without cleaning and the belt finally broke. not bad

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@DaDaDo661 Do you cut when the grass is wet? (I don't and can get away without cleaning for a while)

[@DaDaDo661]

@@GuysPlayingWithTools my yard has poor drainage near the perimeter, it's almost always wet, so yes I'd say 20% of my grass cutting is wet

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@DaDaDo661 usually that's when stuff builds up. If you made it 7 years, that's a win 👍

[@momkeyGTVR]

Thanks for helping me fix my lawnmower..you r awesome

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great to hear! Cheers!

[@RussellMania8086]

This video showed me exactly what I needed to know. Thanks very much

[@PRSINPSCA]

Thank you so much for your much-needed video. You have been most helpful! 💐

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You are so welcome!

[@theroastbeefking]

Thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Super thanks for your support Mr Tim. Cheers!

[@mortensgarage]

Nice one Stella 😊👍 Good quick fix

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks! 😊

[@almclean4835]

Now I know what a Robertson screw is. I heard Bruce mention them on a live chat but obviously wasn’t paying enough attention, sorry Bruce. Nice quick repair. Got to keep them clean

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yes, compliments of our good friends north of the border. Cheers Mr Al !

[@thegreyghost1763]

Really good demonstration video…helped me fix mine

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped

[@kevinjones5246]

Hi! Thanks for the great video and channel! My drive seems to work, spins the wheels, then stops/jams. The wheels won't turn once it jams. I may have mowed some large rocks right before this happened 😞

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Oops! Take off your wheels. I found huge chunks of gravel and rocks on those that have worn out dust covers. Hope this helps!

[@kevinjones5246]

that's exactly what it was! Thank you so much! A small piece of debris was causing the gears to jam... took the wheel off, cleared out the debris and voila! @@TheLawnmowerLady

[@mr1pearl]

I'd say Earl was a Earnhardt fan 🙂 Another great video Stella !

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Daryl Waltrip was my man! Cheers Mr Bill.

[@adrianreyes4702]

You Rock!!!! Excellent explanation, and visual!!! Thank you!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellenl3833]

Thank you for the vid help out alot mowing again your awesome 👌🏾

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad to help!

[@sdandrea5245]

Thanks for the guidance. Well explained and clear!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@regioatl79]

Well thanks for this video I’ll have to try this on mine that the front wheels stopped ! I have Subscribed to your channel !!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks! Could be several things, but once you get up under there, hopefully it will be clear what the problem is. Cheers!

[@rickthelian2215]

Nice explication Stella😀🇦🇺

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! 😃

[@nashguy207]

Great job and video as always Stella!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you!! 😊

[@austinoliver7829]

You are awesome! Thanks for this tutorial!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@apatterson8128]

Thank you. Seems pretty straightforward.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You bet Ms Patterson! Thanks for watching!

[@terrythoffman9375]

The ones I've worked on have a metal keeper by the crankshaft to keep the belt on

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

This one might have had one too in a former life. Rode hard and put up wet. Thanks for watching.

[@larrylucas5731]

Nice work. Thanks, my lady!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you kindly!

[@terencescott3957]

I just dismantled mine only to find out the cable snapped. I've concocted a cable to be pulled manually to engage the tires. Sucks but I gotta do what I gotta do in the time being.

[@brucewaugh8785]

Hi Lawnmower Lady, thanks for this video! I have successfully repaired my front wheel drive. I have a question about the drive belt cover underneath the mower. Does that have a part number?? I got my mower second hand and it does not have the belt cover.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Plug the mower model # (usually under the grass flap on the rear) into any major karts house: partstree, jackssmallengines, repairclinic, etc., for the correct number for your mower. Cheers!

[@rea8755]

Great Video!! Thank you Help I pull on my Toro start line it moves the abruptly stops, no debris underneath...help.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Have you hit anything perchance? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqrLioSLba6GZqc is a video I did on replacing the flywheel key.

[@rea8755]

@@TheLawnmowerLady yes I slammed a coconut in my high grass!!! Thank you thank you! ** St Augustine grass that was high

[@summersnow5234]

I have dismantled the cover and replaced the drive belt just like in your video and it still won't self propel. My front wheels lever tabs are stuck and can't raise the front of mower wheels. My cable has tension so it don't seem to be the problem. I have not replaced the transmission. Need a video for that.

[@PJL7095]

Alright…. Got the good ol’ Toro up on the ping pong table (with cardboard protection of course) & am cleaning her up for the upcoming summer. The left front wheel looks pretty worn & the right front isn’t as bad but surely isn’t new. During late fall mowing, the self propel was intermittent to where the wheels would spin for a few feet then might stop & not spin at all to the point I’m dragging the whole mower. I’d jiggle the thing back & forth then maybe the wheels would spin again. So… is there cogs or something in the wheels that can strip out thus causing it to do this? The belt looks fine & the transmission engages when handlebar lever is pushed

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Indeed there are teeth that can wear off, they are plastic. Remove the wheels and clean up everything in there. The drive gear will probably be OK, it's hardened steel. Thanks for watching.

[@PJL7095]

@@TheLawnmowerLady will do! It’s on the To Do list

[@TheRustyRooster]

Super nice job. Earl

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Rock on Mr Rooster!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Too Easy, Great job Stella..... But some duck tape would work fine to repair that belt for 5 minutes uuum dang Nope Duct Tape won't work. Awesome as always my friend.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers Mr T-Bone! I appreciate you watching :)

[@DIYVariety]

Easy peasy when you know what your doing. Great job earl lol i mean stella

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

😊 thank you! Cheers!

[@stevendrabik4019]

Your video worked, thanks!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped! Cheers!

[@marilynandjohntsigaris3043]

Good video and detail - my only concern is turning the lawnmower on its side. Will it cause oil to spill out ?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

For sure if it's turned over on the wrong side. Oil leaks out the crankcase breather tube and saturates the air filter if turned over on that side. Much smaller chance of a valve being partially open and oil leaking into the exhaust port if turned over on the oil fill side. Best to tilt these type of mowers backwards on the handle to avoid that. Thanks for watching.

[@garytompkins3872]

Great video! Same mower here. It's making a bit of noise when I engage the drive... a repetitive click or clack or clunk (?), every few seconds (but not at consistent intervals) that is louder when mowing than when running it on the driveway with the front wheels up. The shaft+blade turn by hand without the belt moving. Without the engine running, of course, when when I pull the drive engage bar, it doesn't affect the tension of the belt. Should it? I've had this mower a few years but never noticed this sound. If it's normal and has been there all along... I'll chalk it up to old age I guess. :-) It seems to do its job, but the noise I think, is indicative of an issue. Maybe one of the wheels? Thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Take off the drive wheels and inspect the gear teeth. Maybe some have been chewed up? Thanks for watching.

[@strawhat2972]

Thank you, it appears my lawnmower doesn't have a cover for the belt where the blades are, my belt is also very old and lose and falls off so I will look into replacing it

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help. Cheers!

[@BigBriAutomotive]

Great video. You rock

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@christochristov1259]

Thank you for your video.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@alsmith5714]

Good video, thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@PinBall3]

Good detailed info 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bl6369]

Amazing video! I just bought a 22 in recyler fwd yesterday. How often do you recommend we take cover off and clean it? I only mow dry grass fyi.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching! I would take a look and see after a few mows and then decide. Depending on where you live, for sure take off the covers and clear out any debris when you winterize your machine. Cheers!

[@Inisfad]

I’m ready to impress people by knowing what a Robertson bit is! Didn’t know that.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Go forth and impress! Cheers!

[@alsmith5714]

Is there a way to tell if the transmission is bad on a awd Toro 22"? Self propelled is not working on this brand new mower. thanks

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

typically if you turn the transmission manually, either by the drive belt or turning the pulley, you should see the wheels move. That is no guarantee that there are not other problems with the transmission itself, but that's a start. Check the cable is connected and adjusted for a very small amount of play before engaging the drive.

[@lawrencecarroll2031]

My son in law's Craftsman, front wheel drive, with Briggs Quantum engine; the drive belt came off. I removed the covers top and bottom and found nothing wrong with the pulleys, belt or transmission and reinstalled the belt. I then took off the drive wheels to lube them up. The right front was packed with old, hardened grass debris to the point of filling in the gear teeth. I THINK that may be what caused the belt to come off?? There was no debris under the other covers at all.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That is always a possibility that the wheel gears are either worn, or jammed up. Thanks for watching!

[@scottfirman]

stretched belt is normally the reason they jump off. Compair it next to a new belt and you will see clearly why it jumped. The old belt MAY look ok, but trust me, it's not.

[@lawrencecarroll2031]

@@scottfirman Thanks, hadn't thought of that. This is an 18 year old machine that was mot hardly used at all (lady that owned it could never pull recoil hard enough to get it to start!) He's been using it about 2 years. I guess a stretched belt is a possibility due to the age of the machine as well.

[@amandaoliver9258]

Changing the front wheel guard.

[@DuaneBernier]

New belt but it’s still not pulling hard? The wheels are turning BUT it’s not any better with the new belt I put on ? Can you adjust them? It’s a 22” FWD Toro about 12 years old

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Adjust the control cable.

[@jime7468]

Hi Stella, I have what looks like the same Toro, make and model. The belt looks ok under by the blade but I cannot get the black top cover (marked "FWD") off despite having removed the two 10mm bolts. The cover is stuck at the other end (next to the engine) but I can't see how. I don't want to force it or break it and after watching several videos, including yours, I'm wondering what could possibly be holding the cover on. Any help would be appreciated.

[@jime7468]

Ah, I fixed it. Didn't realize the cover also had screws underneath. The clue was when I saw you had two different pieces in your hands! Done. Loose belt. Thank you

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@jimbrewer2893]

And that is one reason I don't loan my stuff. Was all that the fault of the borrower? Probably not. But it happened when they had it. I lent a chainsaw out. I found it on my deck two weeks later, trashed. The guy ran it through dirt, didn't refill the bar oil during use. New chain, new bar, new oiler. At my cost. Found out he was in jail. Another story. Take care of your stuff. Clean it at least monthly, if not after each use. Good vid Stella.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That, and In-laws. They're the worst, LOL. Cheers!

[@cjm-yi3nz]

On my toro160 recycler 22 ' ' the drive starts as soon as the mower starts. how do i give the drive or the belt some slack? or do i have the wrong size belt

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The wrong belt is a possibility, but you can adjust the cable where the outer cable jacket attaches to the handlebar. Loosen the nut holding the plastic fitting, and slide the outer cable towards the handle bar for more slack, and re-tightening the nut. You are shortening the operating length of the outer cable which effectively lengthens the inner cable. You want free play about 1/8-1/4 of the handle travel to keep the belt from wearing.

[@ScooterScudieri]

Good stuff! Thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you liked it!

[@jaimepadilla9548]

Could it also be that the belt stretched out over time? My transmission works I've even adjusted the tension on the cable but now I'm thinking it could be the belt is to old I've had it for maybe 10 years

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Your belt will certainly stretch as well as the control cable. If you have all the adjustment you can take on the cable, consider replacing them both. Thanks for watching.

[@jaimepadilla9548]

@TheLawnmowerLady thank so much for the advice. Big fan!

[@scottfirman]

I have spent two years fixing the drive system in MANY, MANY of these mowers. That and the Honda drive system. Many times, the belt stretches and can jump off, then it burns up the belt. They are easier to change on the Toro than a Honda, that much is for sure.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I agree. I think anything with a rear wheel drive takes more time, like most Hondas.

[@brianharvey2468]

I have this same mower and when I replaced the same belt with a true blue 3/8" x 32' non oem as suggested by the mower dealer, the belt is too tight and the wheels are on all the time. Its model 20353 serial no 316042241. I cant get an original belt. here in OZ. Any suggestions?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I'd take a look at the cable adjuster. Basically you want to shorten the outer cable which will in turn lengthen the inner cable. Also make sure they're still going around the pulleys and there's no debris holding it further away in the pulley. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching

[@brianharvey2468]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I have already done that and the belt still worked. So I have put a 3/8 x 34 belt and its 95% ok with cable adjustment at full. Thanks for your reply. The Local dealer was very helpful and I took a couple of different ones home to try. They now tell me they will get in a 3/8 x 33 and I think that will be OK at 100%. . Great site Thanks

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you got it sorted. Sounds like you have a great dealer to work with. Cheers!

[@physics4290]

At the start, you refer to getting "the last two bolts off" before removing the belt cover. I wish you'd showed all the bolts to remove and where they are. I have this same model 20339, and I just need to replace the traction cable. I can't get the belt cover off to save my life. I have probably watched 20 videos looking just for the cover removal. I removed two bolts from the undercarriage, but that did not release the cover. Soooo frustrating!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Unfortunately cameras and SD cards don't always cooperate. Did you watch the video until the end? I clearly show where and how the screws attach on re-assembly.

[@physics4290]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Oh wow! No, I didn't watch to the end. I wish I had! I kept the cover pried open with one hand while I changed the traction cable, and it hurt because I'm 70! I would not have guessed about those two 10 mm bolts behind the blade in a million years. I don't even recall seeing that thing, and I just changed the blade. It may be buried in grass. Thanks soooooo much!!!! I'm glad I checked back!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@physics4290 Happy to help.

[@zeskowhirligan7564]

I'm using a different model (Personal Pace AWD) with two belts, but only the front drive suddenly stopped working. I'm going to attempt repair tomorrow morning. However, another guy I asked said those three keeper screws are TORX (star point) rather than Robertson (square point). Does Toro change up screws like that between similar models? Or is that other guy mistaken?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It could be either one. Manufacturers change up lots of parts for seemingly no apparent reason to public.

[@zeskowhirligan7564]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Thanky kindly 🙂

[@zeskowhirligan7564]

As it turned out, replacing the front belt on the AWD is a nightmare. The front belt is above the rear belt on the camshaft. So, you've gotta drop the rear belt first, which entails removing the entire rear cowling, etc. It's a whole video by itself, but I couldn't post such a video because of the foul language. 😂 Eventually got it done, although it took over an hour. Then tried to crank it for 10 minutes, to no avail, until I realized the sparkplug was still disconnected. I'm such an ass.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

LOL, you are not alone. I'm embarrassed how many times forget the spark plug boot. I've not has the pleasure of working on an AWD mower like that. Cheers!

[@zeskowhirligan7564]

Incidentally, the keeper screws on the AWD are Robertson, but all the other screws on the transmission are TORX. That's where the guy became confused.

[@bobbyward8712]

I love Toro Mowers

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The older machines are great mowers. Thanks for watching!

[@celestialkingdomministries]

Go Get em hard workin Momma!! A++++

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@Art-jl6pt]

The rusty pulley could use some sanding don’t you think?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It might help some, but the pitting and damage is already done on the inside of that sheave. Thanks for watching!

[@Silver_Prospect]

I can’t find the second bolt to remove the cover

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

There are two under the deck, you can see that at 05:31

[@Turningwrenches85]

A nice mower. And lucky it was the belt that caused the ploblem cheaper than a transmission on it

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

For sure! Some of those transmissions are upwards of $120US. Crazy for some plastic gears!

[@Turningwrenches85]

@@TheLawnmowerLady exactly almost half the value of the mower itself

[@heathwilson2572]

The lawn mower Lady I like the rear wheel drive myself the best

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I do too! less wear and tear on those front tires. Cheers!

[@kevinhaley6776]

I really like toro personal pace. But no front wheel drive for me

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

I am the opposite, for me front wheel drive is easier to use

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I agree Mr Kevin! Front wheels wear out too fast! Cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Generally I prefer rear wheel drive, as I see too many bald treaded front wheels. The exception for me is that paddle drive on the newer Hondas. Not my cup of tea. Cheers!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@TheLawnmowerLady well yeah, ya got me there 🙂

[@nbpt1000]

Nice job.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@smpryder]

Where would the model number be? Mine is not quite the same. I found it on the sidewalk next to some other junk. Was hoping it was just a simple no start, but it starts and runs great. The wheels are locked up pulling backwards.. hoping the example in this video is the cause of the wheels. Seems they pulled hard on the cable too. Just need to find the model

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Sometimes a sticker on the deck or under the flap? It really depends on the manufacturer. Sometimes they have peeled or worn off. I wish I could be more helpful.

[@zebman9228]

For some reason cannot see through black case to see what bolt or bolts are being removed at beginning of video.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

For some reason, my camera decided to take a dump around that time. Look ahead to around 05:30 to see where I put the cover back on. Just do the reverse to take them off. Thanks for watching.

[@berardia4]

They also bent the front baffle and it was rubbing on the trans drive shaft. Must have jammed something bigger in there than grass.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good eye. I dug out some larger sticks and twigs from under that mower. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@BADD400]

Good video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you enjoyed! Cheers!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

with all those covers, I'm surprised it had all that debris in it.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Zero maintenance on this mower, and mowing on the absolute lowest setting. What I didn't video was all the debris under the deck that was not trapped under the belt guide covers. It was a mess for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@lost_highway_guy]

Just purchasd the Toro recycler I cannot get the front wheels to adjust what am I doing wrong? I returned the first 1 because it wouldn't adjust. But this won't adjust either. Apparently there's something I'm not doing right

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Not sure. It does help to put a piece of wood of something to raise the wheel off the ground a bit.

[@lost_highway_guy]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I've tried everything, front wheels will not adjust. The axel wants to bend , instead of adjusting. Is there some kind of bolt or screw I'm supposed to remove first?

[@mortdemott5786]

My 22" Recycler will periodically start normally but also requires starting fluid every second time. Runs fine after it starts with normal RPM.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Sure sounds like a fuel delivery issue. Maybe a carb service? Does it have the plastic carb? Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5nbh4SNbth1rsU If its the older style engine, Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npjKq6uCe56NhZo Thanks for watching.

[@mortdemott5786]

@The Lawnmower Lady If delivery was the problem would it randomly start without starting fluid? Would it be able to run properly and restart normally during use. Non ethanol gas only with Sea Foam twice a season.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Fuel delivery could be something like a bad gasket that allows an air leak. Disassembly and inspection of the fuel system might reveal some other issue. Hope this helps.

[@deweyeverhart3118]

What size bit?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The Robertson bit? Pretty sure it was #2 size.

[@HeavenVision114]

Thank you for the tips I have the same problem and I will be Ordering the belt soon

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped

[@erinearley1144]

Yep I let a neighbor borrow mine and as usual the front wheels drive isn't working ughh thank you I'll check this out

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good luck!

[@scottmurphyuncensoredoflaw906]

I got the same one and clean the Dupree of my mower

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's easy to keep them clean. Thanks for watching!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Hey Stella..Ask Earl this..If a Robertson screw is Canadian tech, would that mean a Torx fastener is Bilingual ?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Haha!

[@robertmailhos8159]

That was one dirty drive system 🤪

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

agreed!