Toro Timecutter Zero Turn Been Sitting A Long Time Won't Start Full Diagnosis and Repair - Worth It?

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We check out a good friends Toro Zero turn that will not start after sitting for quite a while with an unknown issue.
The person he got it from said there was a hole in the block.
We check it out, diagnose and repair the non starting issue without much trouble (except the usual bumps in the road).
This is a Toro Timecutter 42" zero turn riding mower model 74350 starting with serial number 23000
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My name is Martin. I have been repairing tools and small engines for almost 20 years. We operate a small engine repair shop in Illinois. We service / repair Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, Kawasaki, John Deere, Cub Cadet, Toro Tecumseh, Loncin, Honda, Craftsman, Husqvarna, MTD, Troy Bilt, Simplicity, John Deere, Exmark, LCT, Generac and many more brands. We work on riding mowers, walk behind mowers, snow blowers, zero turns, generators, pressure washers and much more. We normally repair about 3,000 pieces of equipment every year and look at many more that are beyond an affordable repair. Hopefully our videos will save you some money and give you the information you need to work on your own equipment or figure out the issue at hand.
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[@IndRepair]

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[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Everyone’s holding their breath, waiting to see the pressure washing video on Thursday when we get to see water coming out and turning to icicles as it hits this machine! 😂😉🥶 I had a thought - how about an enclosed, heated pressure washing booth attached to the back side of the building that you drive through on your way inside? Call it The Small Engine Car Wash! 😉😂👍 Seriously, in response to your comment about bringing a dripping wet machine into the shop - two things. Water evaporates but all the trash has to be cleaned up off the floor and everywhere else it lands. The other thing is, I always blow off most of the water before bringing anything inside - my compressor is just inside my garage door for that reason. I understand you’d rather not waste time and effort if a machine ends up not being repaired. The question is, what percentage of equipment really ends up in that category? I guess most of us would prefer to leave the debris and oily grime outside and be able to see everything clearly, working in a more or less clean environment. It’s a nicer environment and much easier to very carefully visually examine a machine in a clean condition. A close, careful inspection is for me the first step on any job. Just my 3 cents, Martin! 😉🥶

[@IndRepair]

Haha this is what the AI auto response comes up with below your message "It would take too long to do that for every machine that comes in. I just clean off anything I need to work on at that moment". Interesting stuff they are coming out with. I would say 5-7 percent is not worth repair that I check out and/or estimate. This would end up being 20 plus hours at the low end per year I would waste on something like this. I understand the want for a clean machine while fixing a machine but it really is a want not a necessity. With our operation it just doesn't make much sense, in most cases to pressure was first. To clean before/during and pressure wash again after depending on the job would be very time consuming and our output would lack. A heated pw booth would be awesome though! As always I appreciate your 3 cents

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@IndRepair Thx, Martin, for your thoughtful response. In the case of your shop, from the way you explain it, that does seem to make more sense. 👍

[@rickbroerman9267]

You are an awesome friend!!!!! This world needs more people like you!!!! 👊👊👊

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that! Always try to help much as I can whenever I can!

[@breannaoliver6316]

Individualized repair inc. amigo tu estas cerca de los 25k subscriptores. Muchas felicidades

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that and thank you for watching!

[@porkypineacres3536]

Was given a Husqvarna YTH 24/48 because of a blown engine. Oil was all over the engine. After inspection come to find out the oil filter was loose. Only thing that was wrong with the mower. 👍

[@IndRepair]

Wow that is one good Husqvarna with all being wrong with it! For some reason on the Briggs v twin I see probably 40 or 50 filters loose every year. Kind of crazy I wonder why just on those maybe too close to the engine base so people can't grip as well?

[@porkypineacres3536]

@ I agree. It takes some effort and concentration to install the filter correctly.

[@robcole332]

Lucky man to have you as a friend

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that!

[@shawndubay4050]

Great fix and you definitely have instant reflexes. I had a 48" exmark that would backfire through the exhaust and would sound like a four ten shotgun when you shut it off. 💥 Thank goodness the new mowers have the fuel cut off solenoid.

[@IndRepair]

Thank you! I am normally ready for it but this one caught me off guard!

[@timben7707]

Great Video. Pretty nice to do that for a friend.

[@IndRepair]

Always glad to help much as I can! I appreciate that!

[@steveriggenbach90]

You’re a good friend. It’s great when things work out like that.

[@IndRepair]

Definitely glad it works without having to put a new (different) engine on it, not worth that in the shape I don't think

[@knighthawk86855]

From what I gathered, when a briggs carb has a curved gas inlet, and straight hose, it usually is the carb for lower horsepower, 16.5hp and below, and the ones with the straight gas inlet, and the curved hose is 17hp and above, single cylinder on both, just what I have noticed over the years.

[@IndRepair]

I think you may be right, I use this one on both of them and rarely have to change the jet size but when I do I solder and drill it out. Works awesome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3TMmpikaKipaMk

[@nikekidingram2998]

You are the man love to see you solve these issues

[@IndRepair]

Appreciate your support!

[@outlet6989]

Hi Martin, Since you said the mower would be power-washed after you finished, why not do that before you begin repairs? I do all of my work inside my house's garage. My mower would not be allowed inside until I cleaned it. After washing my mower, I use my leaf blower to remove water. Why do you not use a torque wrench when tightening bolts? I usually have a problem remembering which bolt, screw, or rod goes where. To eliminate this, I use a paint-type marking pen, marking each one with a color and where they go. This is especially helpful when dealing with connecting rods. This way, I know where each rod goes and which hole they go into.

[@IndRepair]

If you power wash before then the mess during the repair has to be cleaned off again either power washing or wiping down again. Using a leaf blower only eliminates so much water and that drips all over the floor and equipment inside. I use a paint pen very often to do the same but some repairs only have 10-12 bolts which are easy for me to remember where they go

[@outlet6989]

@@IndRepair I didn't say to use the leaf blower inside your shop or my garage. To clear things up, power wash and use the leaf blower on the mower outside your shop. Except for a few water drops, my mower is nearly water-free after blowing the water off, like my car. I sometimes have only two bolts to reinsert, and I still can't remember which should go where. Especially if I take a few days off before I continue my repairs.

[@IndRepair]

Interesting. I figured it would still be pretty wet hmm

[@dans9228]

Great Job, very interesting! Thanks!

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@beanolatte2682]

Nice to see the engine wasn't blown!!

[@IndRepair]

It sure was a surprise it runs so good with the condition it was in. Will be nice to get it finished cleaned up!

[@fredgray-wx3uz]

We know your reflexes are good

[@IndRepair]

Lol It definitely got the heart pumping!

[@Big_Johns]

Martin the things we do for our friends..... but that's what makes it all worth while. 👍

[@IndRepair]

I have a couple good ones and will do whatever it takes for them no doubt!

[@Big_Johns]

👍🏼 That’s how we roll bud.

[@IndRepair]

For sure!

[@joehead1294]

When I service the air cleaner on my machine, I like to put a rag down in the hole to keep dirt out. When I went to the shed to get my machine to mulch leaves it acted like the smart choke was stuck in the choke mode. So I pushed it to the shop to check out the issue and lo and behold I had left the rag in the air cleaner hole. Engine couldn't get any air to run. What's funny is after I serviced the air filter and left in the rag, I drove it from the shop to the shed without any problem. Go figure...

[@IndRepair]

Haha that is great! I have someone once tell me he just replaced the sump gasket on a Kohler 19 and it was locked up. When I opened it up there was a rag left inside. Did absolutely no damage just got it out and everything got put back together and worked perfect. Got to love it

[@lopincol]

What was the issue with the smoke? Still smoked at the end of the video. Thanks very good video as always

[@IndRepair]

Just all the excess burning off the exhaust. Many times it takes 20-30 minutes to burn everything off depending on how much was sent into the exhaust. Part two will be here tomorrow and will show it all finished up

[@winnickiMark]

that's an understatement ha ha

[@IndRepair]

It is!

[@winnickiMark]

Good morning Vietnam holy crap it runs

[@IndRepair]

Crazy huh?

[@jeffgrant6914]

Good video buddy

[@IndRepair]

I appreciate that!

[@GARYPETERSON-t9u]

No compression test-thought it would have been first thing you do

[@IndRepair]

Normally it would be

[@paulmonk7820]

Wouldn't this be a good time to replace the breather tube?😮 18:55

[@IndRepair]

If it is cracked or in bad shape by all means. This one definitely was in good shape

[@rickbroerman9267]

😲 Omg... that was so funny!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@IndRepair]

Haha shots fired!!

[@zanderraymond7570]

I own a zeroturn like this one I went through three engines the engine that was originally on it was super underpowered the second engine I had on it would burn oil and it spun the rings and the third engine it's a V-Twin and it's all right

[@IndRepair]

Definitely feel like the Kawasaki or Kohler V twin engine is the way to go for this set up. Even though a 19-21 hp should be enough power many only have the 17-18 hp engines on them from the factory

[@jurijsbolakins8928]

👍👍👍

[@IndRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@winnickiMark]

Hydrolock time let's have a farewell party

[@IndRepair]

Lol for sure

[@paulmonk7820]

Also, what might you suggest using to soak/clean all the crud off? 😮 8:54

[@IndRepair]

We use Simple Green. It works well to get stuff like this off

[@FredBarner-f5e]

In 1949 at age 19 I worked at a Lincoln/Mercury agency. First thing I was told Clean the outside of the engine before doing any repairs. Today, at age 94 I use the power washer to clean anything that needs repairing, and that would include a carburetor. I would have been fired if I started working on an engine such as a Zero turn carb. without cleaning the outer parts first. Of course, in today's world they don't teach such manners.

[@IndRepair]

Definitely a thing that helps if you are inexperienced when being taught something like this. As you get older you learn to do things different. I am glad this stuck with you and it is a good practice but not cleaning it first does nothing other than make people feel better. I clean it afterwards and keep dirt out during the process. Manners are non-existent anymore it seems

[@woodhonky3890]

Did not clean out the oil and debris laden cooling fins on the side and bottom of the cylinder. Then ran it with no fan shroud making it very hot as evidenced by the cloud of smoke coming from oily debris at the end.

[@IndRepair]

Definitely cleaned the cooling fins out well but they were not even plugged or have any debris in them. Your mower will definitely not overheat running it without the fan shroud for 20 minutes in normal weather let alone when it is 10 degrees outside. The smoke is coming from the oily residue on the muffler. See the video release tomorrow that clearly shows where the smoke is coming from. Any time you have this much buildup you are going to get some smoking for a while. Muffler hot

[@paulmonk7820]

Not being critical, but wondering 🤔 why you didn't blow/pressure wash first.😮 6:23

[@IndRepair]

I rarely do, depends on the situation but I prefer to clean/vacuum first and make sure the thing was even worth a pressure washing. Especially true when it is 10 degrees out

[@philliphall5198]

@@IndRepairdang 10degree is staying home time for this old man 😮

[@IndRepair]

@@philliphall5198 Haha 100 degrees I am at home in the basement but -10 I will be here no doubt heat works need some AC lol

[@philliphall5198]

If it’s 10 degrees you should be home setting in front of the fire watching TV or utube 😊😊😊

[@IndRepair]

Haha, if it is 100 degrees I will be at home in the air but never been at home because of the cold. An AC unit would be nice

[@Kuwaitin08]

It is a huge pet peeve of mine when I see people work on dirty equipment. No way it enters my shop without at least getting sprayed off before.

[@IndRepair]

So you put dripping wet equipment in the shop to be worked on? Even stuff that doesn't run that needs dragged or pushed into position to be washed then the same to get inside? Long as it gets cleaned off what does it matter?

[@paulmonk7820]

Disappointed , no pressure wash 😢 26:54

[@IndRepair]

Lol. Keep an eye out for the follow up video on Thursday. Who knows, we may even show pressure washing it

[@paulmonk7820]

@frankie7508 Hey Frankie, I watch all his videos. I know he will get to it eventually. I am just expressing my concern that wasn't done first, seeing the shape it was in. Very hard to find leaks and worn/broken parts if they're covered with oil and trash.

[@williamduignan6956]

life is like a box of chocolate you never know what zero turn your gonna get

[@IndRepair]

Lol

[@garymeadows1771]

I would have thought your friend would have at least cleaned the zero turn.

[@IndRepair]

He got it directly from someone and dropped it off right afterwards. Seems in my experience nobody ever cleans anything

[@winnickiMark]

Rhode hard and put away wet

[@IndRepair]

No doubt there

[@PlatinumRC]

Blink!

[@IndRepair]

Not sure what you mean there

[@williamduignan6956]

sounds too much like Tom Hanks

[@IndRepair]

Haha heard that one before really don't hear it

[@winnickiMark]

Briggs scrap tec scrap iron time for Kawasaki fx691v a real engine or if not an option a 23 HP vanguard

[@IndRepair]

Good engine!

[@winnickiMark]

yah bro put a twin on a drag cart modified cam swap msd ignition headers shave heads

[@IndRepair]

@@winnickiMark Nice!

[@winnickiMark]

No Kohler's yuck Honda gx hell yah

[@IndRepair]

Heck yes!

[@lucatagliatti7768]

Pulisci prima di lavorare sulle macchine ......

[@IndRepair]

To each their own, cleaning something like this when you have no idea if it is really worth fixing is a waste in my opinion

[@mikejones2083]

I am kinda like the other guy,,,,,,Why would you not pressure wash and get rid of all the shit before taking it apart!!!!!

[@IndRepair]

What difference does it make? Most of the stuff would still be there anyway would need to work on it dripping wet then pressure wash again. We clean as we go and pressure wash after done. Those handfuls of stuff would have caked the whole machine