Comments on: Maintenance of a Toro 22 Inch Recycler Lawn Mower

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:22:26 +0000

Gregg,

The blade is directly driven by the engine (connected to the end of the crankshaft), so if the engine is running at normal speed and the deck is clean underneath, it should cut grass. The belt drives the transmission and wheels, so it could be broken and it would still cut grass. Make sure that the blade is not on backwards. If it is, it may blow the grass down so it can’t be cut, also the sharp part of the blade will be on the wrong side of the blade and not get to cut the grass.

Aj,

Your drive belt could be loose and slipping on the pulleys or the transmission is bad and slipping internally. Make sure the drive cable is working well and properly adjusted. I would also make sure your wheel gears are not stipped and the gears are not slipping on the transmission shaft.

By: Gregg

Gregg — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:31:08 +0000

I have a 2000 Toro mulching mower. It runs, wheels spin, blade turns, but it doesnt’ cut the grass. Blade has been sharpened, deck underside cleaned. Might belt slippage be preventing it from reaching high enough RPM to cut?

By: Bill H

Bill H — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:19:19 +0000

I have a 2004 Toro Recycler 22″ that needs a new battery. I would like to know if a 3.4 Ah 12 V battery with the same dimensions as the original would be enough to start this mower. I cannot get any information off the original battery other than it’s made by BB.
The OEM part number is 106-8397 and sells for over $30 which seems about double what it should cost. Any thoughts before I order the replacement for less than $15.00?

By: aj

aj — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:38:40 +0000

why would my backdrive wheels not pull when mower on ground but
spins if lifted off back wheels?

By: L. F.

L. F. — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:14:32 +0000

22″ recycler lawn mower personal pace Model#20067 6.75hp …Gas tank leaking and needs replacing. How hard is to do ? Any help will b appreciated !!! Thx

By: TPK

TPK — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:14:24 +0000

I have a 2007 model that was running at a very low RPM. I emptied the gas and oil replaced both with fresh oil and gas. I also replaced the spark plug. Now it will not turn over at all after I prime it several times. Any suggestions on what I should do.

The local repair shop says there is 2 or 3 week turn around time. My yard can’t wait that long, it has been two plus weeks since I mowed it last.

By: J.D.

J.D. — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:53:50 +0000

I have the 2007 model that has become difficult to start. Last year, I replaced the primer bulb (although it never did seem to actually transfer any fuel), and this year it has now cracked and not working. The Tecumseh engine is solid when running, but not easy to start. I have been mowing in 100+ degF weather lately, and if I shut the mower off, then try to restart it will not. After sitting 20 min. or so it will eventually start. Any ideas on the primer bulb/starting issues?

Also, the RF drive wheel will not free-roll. With some fiddlin’ araound by hand turning it back and forth it will sometimes start turning again. There are not grease fittings, only the small square gear box near the left front wheel. Any thoughts on this issue?

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:35:34 +0000

Had my 6.5 in for some work. When I got it back it seems that the rpms are not cranking the way it did before the service. Used to suck up everything in sight. Is there an adjustment? I’ d take it back but I live in the woods and I’m a distance away from the repair shop. I’ve had my rig for five years and have gone through one set of rear wheel drive gears and two rear tires. I have a hilly terrain and there is a lot of slippage when climbing the hills. Overall…I find it to be an adequate mower.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:37:56 +0000

Bought my Toro Personal Pace in 2002. After 9 summers worth of mowing (from April to October each year here in Ohio), the rear drive wheels finally wore out. I replaced both for $60 and 20 minutes worth of work. Other than that, I’ve had no problems with the mower. I will say the recommended “pumps” to prime the mower are way low. I always need 8-10 and then it starts right up!

Tom, you can probably download the manual from Toro’s website.

And thanks for the hint on the drain plug. I’ll try that next time I change the oil.

No idea on spark plug gap. Air filter is on the left side of the engine (from mowing perspective). It twists off counter-clockwise.

By: larry c.

larry c. — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:58:22 +0000

i have a 21 in super recycler lawn mower. it has worked great since i bought it 2 yrs ago. This Spring i used it a few times with no problems, but now if it starts it will stop right away, if it starts i can keep it running if if i keep pushing the primer button , i took the fule lines off, blew them out, the filter is clean,
Help please
Larry