I have a 3 year old Toro Electric Mower and it uses the same cable tension to control the self propel and this video showed me exactly how to fix it! Thank You!
Thank you very much for the helpful video! I was able to locate the belt/pulley on my (slightly different) mower and there was a wood chip stuck there. We had a tree removed earlier this year so our yard is probably full of little bits like that. A moment with some pliers and I was back in business. RUclips saves the day again!
@brantsmallenginerepairs HI, I'm having trouble getting my spark plug off. Can you help? I have the right socket I think? It says spark plug socket. I forgot there's a rubber piece on the plug. After I figured that out I still couldn't get it off. Or tell if it was the right size. The spark plug isn't visible. Any help I appreciate! Thank you! I subscribed too!
@@brantsmallenginerepairsSorry to bother you. I also couldn't get the hose off the carburetor from the gas tank. It's stuck is that normal? I got my lawnmower running. I figured it out by myself. Then looked on RUclips. I think I need a new plug though? I haven't replaced it in a couple years.
You got that right. Preventative maintenance always seems to lack and people then wonder why they're having to replace their equipment every 3-5 years. Thanks for watching. Cheers
Mine is model 21442. Back wheels won't spin on their own. I did learn how to put on the belt on top of mower. What about the bottom of mower underneath? Do I have to remove the blade?
Did you ensure that when you engage the self propel handle that the cable moves the pulley and puts tension on the belt? You need to take the plastic cover off on the front of the mower for this. If it does engage the pulley, then release the handle and ensure pulley is not seized. You might have a transmission issue. Hope this helps. Cheers
Any ideas on an old toro gts5? Self propel stopped working altogether. Paid the only place in my town $150 to "fix" it. Now the self propel works for the first like 5-10 feet and then stops again.
I would start with making sure it is the correct belt and that the belt is in good condition. Also, you might be able to adjust the drive cable to increase the tension on the belt. Sounds like belt slippage.
I believe most came with some sort of plate or cover to help keep the grass from collecting in that area. This mower seems to be missing this part. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
I have a Toro 22-in recycler but it does not appear to be the same design model. The traction drive cable had snapped and they told me the part number for it is 115-8435 and I replaced it but the self-propel feature is still not working but there is no belt for my model. Please advise
I have a video where I replace the cable. Check out my other videos. To order the part, type your model number into the Toro.com website and find a parts diagram. Hope this helps. Cheers
Just take your time and take pictures of all your steps if you have to take parts off. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Good question. In my experience, commercially used machines get the least maintenance. Too busy working them I guess. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
I guess the built-in pulley on the blade adapter could break (I've never seen this) or the pulley could get full of grass causing the belt to slip off like it did on the front pulley of this mower. This is much more unlikely due to the belt guide or keeper around the blade adapter. The pulley on the blade adapter could also get worn down over a long time of usage causing some belt slippage. I haven't really seen this either on push mowers, more on riders. Thanks for watching. Cheers
@@brantsmallenginerepairs yes the built in pulley on the blade driver gets worn out and it won't drive the belt even though the traction cable is on good shape. I have one } that I'm working on} Toro recycler ,it cuts grass bit the belt won't even turn nor slip.! So. I'm ventured to suspect the blade driver pulley is worn out
@@brantsmallenginerepairs well I haven't tried another belt. But I had a Snapper self-propelled mower..it stopped working ( the self-propelled side) bought a new belt for it..didn't work.. so then I saw a RUclipsr that said he had a Toro recycler and he pushed it around for quite a while.untilba Toro dealer sold him a blade driver and that was the issue.
We have a good relationship and we do a lot of business. Pretty easy to prevent this from happening though that's for sure. Thanks for watching! By the way, nice video using the dryer as a tumbler. I never had good success with the nut and bolt method as I'd always get tired too quickly. This could definately help with that. Cheers.
That would be ideal but we all know that will never happen. Certainly not for commercial landscapers. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Very true. Keeps me busy and allows me to pass along some videos to help out others. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Not sure what you mean by cleaning it. I did show cleaning it, although I sped it up because I didn't expect someone would want to watch 5 mins of that. You have a point about lighting. I don't have a professional setup and sometimes struggle with lighting. I'll continue to try and make the quality better. Thanks for leaving your opinions. Cheers
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I have a 3 year old Toro Electric Mower and it uses the same cable tension to control the self propel and this video showed me exactly how to fix it! Thank You!
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Thank you very much for the helpful video! I was able to locate the belt/pulley on my (slightly different) mower and there was a wood chip stuck there. We had a tree removed earlier this year so our yard is probably full of little bits like that. A moment with some pliers and I was back in business. RUclips saves the day again!
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Thanks for the help is all I can say.
Fixed mine in 15 mins after watching this
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Your video is awesome! I'm a single lady and have no way to get my mower to a shop,so thanks to you I fixed it myself. Thanks so much!!
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Man you are a rock star you help me solve this little problem that's a lot of money saved 😊
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this is a perfect video... i fixed my mower watching this.. thankyou
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Adjusting the tension on the cable fixed my Toro. Thanks!
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Your video was my exact model and solved my problem. I fixed it and saved a ton of money!!
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Same Mower, same problem! Awesome video, worked great! Thanks!
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Thank you. When you got to flipping it over to look at belt, i noticed mine just slipped off. Easy fix. I didn't know how to look at this without help
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just wanna say THANK YOU as i just fixed my mower thanks to you!
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Wow i knew the problem right away & i dont know much about lawnmowers. Thank you i didnt know how to remove the top cover! Great video!
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@brantsmallenginerepairs HI, I'm having trouble getting my spark plug off. Can you help? I have the right socket I think? It says spark plug socket. I forgot there's a rubber piece on the plug. After I figured that out I still couldn't get it off. Or tell if it was the right size. The spark plug isn't visible. Any help I appreciate! Thank you! I subscribed too!
@@brantsmallenginerepairsSorry to bother you. I also couldn't get the hose off the carburetor from the gas tank. It's stuck is that normal? I got my lawnmower running. I figured it out by myself. Then looked on RUclips. I think I need a new plug though? I haven't replaced it in a couple years.
Thank you. Great video, you saved me a trip to the mechanic.👍
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Excellent tutorial. I could not easily see the bolts holding the plastic housing over the top of the belt. It was easy once I knew where to look!
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Thanks for posting this. I have same mower but Briggs & Statton engine, belt did not snap but fell off the wheel and I have to re-attach.
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Thanks. Took about 10 minutes to fix mine.
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Just found your channel and have enjoyed you videos. Todays is great also. I will continue to watch and learn. Thanks
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It took me awhile but got it unblocked and the belt was not damaged! Thank you!
Congratulations, great job!
Yo thanks for this! I fixed mine no problem.
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Great video! Good step by step on how it all works and easy to replicate! Just what I needed!
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Thanxs for showing the transmission.Could figure where to attach the drive cable.👍👍👍
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Great video,just what I needed,thank you.
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Awesome I'm going to fix my mower tomorrow
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Thanks, I needed to know how to get the cover off.
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This was awesome, thank you
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Good job on that messy transmission buddy♥
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GREAT VIDEO=JUST WHAT I NEEDED!
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Bro Thank you so much your amazing you just gain a new subscriber!!!!!
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I will let you know how it goes tomorrow! My self propel just stopped working, less than 2 years old (resi use)
Good luck. Keep us posted
Thank you for this video
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Great job bud, sometimes cleaning can save trouble in the end
You got that right. Preventative maintenance always seems to lack and people then wonder why they're having to replace their equipment every 3-5 years. Thanks for watching. Cheers
Thank you very much. I now look like a genius to my family. Great video.
Cleaning frequently corrects a problem without having to buy new parts. Proper cleaning is key to keeping a mower or other equipment running smoothly.
Mine is model 21442. Back wheels won't spin on their own. I did learn how to put on the belt on top of mower. What about the bottom of mower underneath? Do I have to remove the blade?
In most cases, yes you have to remove the blade
Thank you, this helped me !
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So, my belt is not broken or off the pulley and I adjusted the tension and it's still not working. Do you have a suggestion? Should I try a new belt?
Did you ensure that when you engage the self propel handle that the cable moves the pulley and puts tension on the belt? You need to take the plastic cover off on the front of the mower for this. If it does engage the pulley, then release the handle and ensure pulley is not seized. You might have a transmission issue. Hope this helps. Cheers
Any ideas on an old toro gts5? Self propel stopped working altogether. Paid the only place in my town $150 to "fix" it. Now the self propel works for the first like 5-10 feet and then stops again.
I would start with making sure it is the correct belt and that the belt is in good condition. Also, you might be able to adjust the drive cable to increase the tension on the belt. Sounds like belt slippage.
@brantsmallenginerepairs thank you so much!! Glad to know it might still be fixable 🤞
Super helpful. Thanks
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Mine has an extra plate, and underneath that would help prevent debris from getting up in there
I believe most came with some sort of plate or cover to help keep the grass from collecting in that area. This mower seems to be missing this part. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
I have a Toro 22-in recycler but it does not appear to be the same design model. The traction drive cable had snapped and they told me the part number for it is 115-8435 and I replaced it but the self-propel feature is still not working but there is no belt for my model. Please advise
Pretty sure they all work on a drive belt system off the blade adapter. Are you missing the belt all together?
@@brantsmallenginerepairs I found I had to adjust the cable tension and then it was fine
@@PilgrimsProgress7 good job
Thank you. Will give itca try
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my cable snapped, how do you fix that? and where can i get one? thank you
I have a video where I replace the cable. Check out my other videos. To order the part, type your model number into the Toro.com website and find a parts diagram. Hope this helps. Cheers
Thanks for sharing!!!
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Thank you!
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Gonna attempt to fix my dads lawnmower
Just take your time and take pictures of all your steps if you have to take parts off. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
When is the last time its been cleaned
Good question. In my experience, commercially used machines get the least maintenance. Too busy working them I guess. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Now I know how to get the plastic cover off! Two bolts...
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You film cleaning the grass out of the pulley housing but not the actual belt install etc.
Changing the belt was not necessary to fix this issue. Search my channel, I have videos showing how to replace the belt.
How to get it to not self propell even if I’m not holding the handle it still propells
Does the self propel handle release when you let it go?
Some times it's the blade driver..
I guess the built-in pulley on the blade adapter could break (I've never seen this) or the pulley could get full of grass causing the belt to slip off like it did on the front pulley of this mower. This is much more unlikely due to the belt guide or keeper around the blade adapter. The pulley on the blade adapter could also get worn down over a long time of usage causing some belt slippage. I haven't really seen this either on push mowers, more on riders. Thanks for watching. Cheers
@@brantsmallenginerepairs yes the built in pulley on the blade driver gets worn out and it won't drive the belt even though the traction cable is on good shape. I have one } that I'm working on} Toro recycler ,it cuts grass bit the belt won't even turn nor slip.! So. I'm ventured to suspect the blade driver pulley is worn out
@@gradyhernandez4699 could be possible but I've never seen one that worn. Is the belt stretched possibly?
@@brantsmallenginerepairs well I haven't tried another belt. But I had a Snapper self-propelled mower..it stopped working ( the self-propelled side) bought a new belt for it..didn't work.. so then I saw a RUclipsr that said he had a Toro recycler and he pushed it around for quite a while.untilba Toro dealer sold him a blade driver and that was the issue.
Super helpful! Got mine to work just now! Yay
Lazy landscaping crew. That on top of using a residential mower for commercial purposes 🙄I hope you got paid well for this, you deserve it.
We have a good relationship and we do a lot of business. Pretty easy to prevent this from happening though that's for sure. Thanks for watching! By the way, nice video using the dryer as a tumbler. I never had good success with the nut and bolt method as I'd always get tired too quickly. This could definately help with that. Cheers.
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Not lazy landscaper..busy landscaper.if he was lazy he wouldn't be doing that type of hard work in the hot sun
@@gradyhernandez4699 I say lazy as he clearly doesn't bother to take the time to take care of his tools.
@@TheLawnmowerLady Do You work as hard as they do? I doubt it
Owner might want to actually show some basic cleaning for the mower - jeez
A little basic maintenance can go a long way
If someone is going to spend 2/3 hundred of dollars for a mower clean it afterwards everytime
That would be ideal but we all know that will never happen. Certainly not for commercial landscapers. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Customer did no maintenance and not smart enough to check the belt. Easy money.
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Cleaning it and better lighting, so we can really see what you're doing, would help.
Not sure what you mean by cleaning it. I did show cleaning it, although I sped it up because I didn't expect someone would want to watch 5 mins of that. You have a point about lighting. I don't have a professional setup and sometimes struggle with lighting. I'll continue to try and make the quality better. Thanks for leaving your opinions. Cheers
No worries. Appreciate guys like you doing these videos for clowns like me... just hard to really follow you on this one.@@brantsmallenginerepairs
Thank you!
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