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When's the ideal time to Aerate and "overseed" in the northeast (Massachusetts?)

Well started the rider a couple weeks ago, all went fine. When I engaged the "clutch" for the blades the motor started coughing out piles of white smoke, ran roughly for about 20 seconds then shut down. I was able to start it again but same thing when engaging the blades. I do not think (???)...

Hi all got a question concerning my Toro Rider it's maybe 15-17 yrs old I'd guess. When engaging the blades the other day it began to blow white smoke terrible and want to shut down. I was able to get it running again and seems to be effected when (again) trying to engage the blades. It again...

How difficult is it to replace the V-Belt in the Toro Workhorse Model No. 71198? The instructions on line and in the manual says to remove the deck is this difficult and really necessary? Is the Belt better left to a shop or is it "do-able" at home? Thank you!

Got a question concerning a self-propelled (rear wheel) Toro Super Recycler. The rear wheels over the years are becoming bald and spin when I engage the drive. Can the front be swapped with the rear or is there some special gears or something on the rear that works with the drive unit? I...

Got a question about A Toro Rider. When I go to put the blades back on it (2) one of the shafts the screw goes into doesn't screw down tightly. It's stripped, it'll grab some but then when I go too tightly it just loosens up again. I believe it's grabbing enough to hold the blade in place but...

Hi all new here and have a question about the Hunter Pro-C sprinkler system controller. Mine keeps running waterings through multiple cycles (two zones) instead of just one. I can figure out why it keeps repeating and not shutting down after one cycle of watering. Anyone know?? I have the...