Recent content by Brucebotti

Thanks for the sound advice. I will try your “hack” this week on my 30-40 year old 3/8 ratchet. I still remember when they were made in the next town over from me on Craftsman Way in East Windsor, CT. Not sure if they manufactured the whole line there, but I know they made sockets and...

I was disappointed when I went to Lowes a few days ago to exchange an old ratchet that broke. The employee at the Courtesy desk said of course we will, as long as it’s the same model number. Obviously none of their model numbers even remotely matched.

I just saw this on an email that I received from Surplus Center. They have new / surplus ZT2200 Transaxles for $599 for a set. I've never priced these, but it does seem like a good price. I have purchased from them in the past with good results. Hope this helps someone. Bruce...

Good Morning, I searched but couldn't find an answer. My question is, when you purchase new blades, do you sharpen them before installing? Thanks, Bruce

I have a 2013 Toro MX5060 with the 23hp Kawasaki motor. Changing the oil is always a disaster. The supplied plastic hose doe little to alleviate the problem. Is there anything like the oil changing aid shown below that will fit the Kawasaki FR691V motor? Or, does anyone know the thread of the...

I have a 2013 Toro MX5060 with the 23hp Kawasaki motor. Changing the oil is always a disaster. The supplied plastic hose doe little to alleviate the problem. Is there anything like the oil changing aid shown below that will fit the Kawasaki motor? Thanks in advance! Bruce...

While trying to help a fellow LMF member with a Toro SS issue, I stumbled across this Toro 2011-2013 Time Cutter SS/MX/ZS Service Manual. I had been looking for something like this for a few years, but had only been able to find a service manual for the engine and the hydro drives. It is...

I have had the MX5060 for a little over a year and I absolutely love it. I have religiously followed the maintenance schedule. Actually I do oil changes and lubrication much more often than the recommended intervals. My only concern is the front wheel uprights. I can lube the wheel itself...

I wasn't sure where to post this, but here go's. I always have done my own mowing, seeding, fertilizing, etc. I still intend to do my own mowing, but need a little help with the fertilizing. The growing season is when I am the busiest at work. It seems like I never have the time when the...

I just got an interesting catalog in the mail yesterday from The Surplus Center. I haven't bought anything from them in awhile, but they do have all kinds of intersting stuff from motors to hydraulic cylinders/drives to pulleys/sprockets. You'll love it, especially if you are a tinkerer. They...

I have a question for you experts. This May I purchased a new Toro MX5060 with the ZT-2800. Being anal, I decided to change the oil / filters on the Hydro Drives. Everything went smoothly (except for one really stubborn oil filter), until I went to purge the units. Even with the hydros...

I was always told to drain the carb (close the gas valve and run until it stalls), prior to storage. I believe most manufacturers recommend this. However, when I was looking around on the Stabil site, they recommend keeping the carb fuel bowl filled. What they say seems to make sense, so now...

The last few years I have begun to use Stabil (red) in my small engined equipment. I have a pretty large container of it that I have had for a few years. I was just wondering, does Stabil itself have a shelf life? Thanks, Bruce

I just purchased a set of Gator blades for my Toro MX5060 and I am having second thoughts. With the help of a vendor, we matched one up. I just got them and the blades seem extremely heavy. I'll take one off the mower to compare. The Oregon website says that the blade is .164" thick, but I...

I always like to be prepared, so I am looking to buy an extra set of blades for my newToro MX5060. Would you recommend sticking with the OEM blade? If not, what would your recommendation be? Will use of other than OEM blades void the warrantee? Thanks, Bruce