Recent content by sam.marrocco

Keep in mind that they are not always in that position. If that’s how they are synchronized, the when they’re both 90 degrees to that they will miss spots in the center if you go too fast.

I spent a considerable amount of time researching this after my zero-turn (Toro Timecutter) had the same issues with leaving grass uncut in the center of the mowed strip. I actually wrote a computer simulation of grass being cut with various blade configurations on mowers to better understand...

I have a Toro 42" Timecutter Zero-Turn that will sit in the semi-heated garage over winter (from November through April here in Michigan). I'm wondering how necessary a trickle/smart charger would be if I were to start the mower and run it for a few minutes every month (or two weeks)? Would...

Yes, and as stated I am seeing conflicting information in that documentation vs online people and dealers. The documentations says ‘no need, it’s sealed unless there’s a problem” and a dealer says “yes, we need to change it regularly”.

This is my first season with a new Toro 2023 Timecutter 42" 75747 with the Kohler 7000 series engine. I'm reading some conflicting information of maintenance of the hydrostatic transmission.... Some documentation states "This transaxle is factory filled, sealed and does not require oil...

Yes, it is okay, or Yes, it will decompose and sink down?

I have a some trenches that are 6 inches X 6 inches deep, several dozen feet long. rather than purchase dirt to fill them, I was thinking of filling/packing them in with a bunch of sod I have torn out from another project, then throw some fresh seed on top If needed. Is using the old sod as...

I have a new Toro 42” timecutter/myride. While performing my break-in maintenance, I noticed that the left edge of the mower deck ‘hangs’ about 3 inches out past the left rear wheel edge. The right edge of the deck hangs almost even with the outer edge of the right wheel. I have the recycler kit...

Thank you for the response. I had read a few things about people towing and 'burning out' or 'heating up and breaking' hydrostatic transmissions on these machines by towing, but you never know if someone is "towing" or "TOWING!", if you know what I mean.

I just bought a Toro 42” Timecutter zero turn. I’d like to use it to pull a Yardworks sweeper/dethatcher or Yardworks Aerator. Each weighs about 60 lbs, but the dethatcher (because it drags the tines through the lawn) might have the illusion of weighing a bit more. Is it safe to pull these with...

I'm about to purchase battery-powered handheld lawn care gear and torn between Toro's Flex-Force Power System with Powerhead and attachments vs. Milwaukee's Quick-Lok Fuel M18 Powerhead and attachments. My plan it to purchase an edger, blower and Extension Pole, then purchase an Idech Rotary...

yes, a baffle of some sort would be required to let the grass drop into the bags and heavier particles do in a cyclone.

My property is relatively level so no problem there. The Kohler 75747 looks like the model I’m probably purchasing in the spring. The bagger kit will be part of it, but I think I need to build some mods to allow me to use paper bags instead of the cloth that I. Will keep having to empty for...

Slinger2, I found both models (one at each dealership) and they both called and confirmed that they could order those models today if I said 'go'. So they are both definitely a possibility for me. So the 75745 with the bigger engine is an older model? Good to know that the engines are...

Thank you for the feedback. Unfortunately I cannot test drive either model. Local dealers don’t have either in stock until I order them. The big questions would be what am I getting for $600 more and is it worth it? More reliability? Less expensive maintenance? Noticeable power? More prestige...