I did the same engine swap, massive difference!!! Plus I tried some aftermarket stens ripper blades, moves way more air & clears deck better but not perfectly 🤷♂️love my “commercial”timemaster😂
I just replaced a pulley on mine yesterday . The bearings snapped on me last week. The shop I usually deal with said there mechanic was off for 3 months due to surgery. While I feel bad for the guy and hope he gets better, he’s the only mechanic they have. Bad business if you asked me. I was so mad , I went on line and got a new part. And I’m pretty proud of myself for repairing it. I also learned how to adjust the timing. Thanks to you and other people posting on CZcams. It helps people like me who are not mechanically inclined. Thank you again for the video sir 👍😎🇺🇸
Good for you!!! I have covered most of the common problems and how to repair them in many videos over the years. If you are not sure on something, get ahold of me and I can walk you through it!!!
@@EdenLawnServices thank you sir, I have been watching your videos, got a long way to go 😁I finally caught up on Marks Misfit World, it’s just great that folks like you guys are willing to help others. If I have questions I’ll be sure to ask. Thank you again sir 👍😎🇺🇸
Sod Father! I almost bought one but a local landscaping company had a 32” Worldlawn for sale with 15 hrs one it and I bought it. I just needed it for a cleanup and use it for my lawn now. As far as small, cheaper end commercial mowers are concerned, I’m very impressed.
I know exactly what mower you are talking about. Many many lawn services have started with that mower. It should last you forever just mowing the house with it.
Great review on a flaw. As you said repeatedly, the Timemaster is a fantastic mower and like every mower ever made it has a few flaws. I love the Timemaster and I run only stock high-lift blades. Buy them off the shelf at Tractor Supply. It sounds crazy, but I find that the mulch is just as good (due to the shallow deck), the bag and discharge are great and my deck stays cleaner. I will admit that I side discharge as much as possible. The other thing is, never let a hired hand run one, they will destroy it fast. A homeowner never needs to mow wet grass, different issue for a commercial company.
I bought mine a month ago and had the deck repainted matte black along with the rims, the undercarriage was painted and coated with an experimental non stick paint thanks to a bud of mine, replaced the 223cc with a Kohler Command pro 224cc, commercial pulleys and belt, revamped transmission, hand bar lever for easy deck height adjustment. No issues in wet grass whatsoever.
It is a bit better when bagging but still get packed eventually. I can overlook extra deck scraping for how much time it saves. Now the small gas tank is a different issue. 😂
I have an odd situation. I have a toro time master that I bough used, I was worried that it would get all clogged under the deck and to my surprise I have never have copious amounts of grass build up unlike I see in SO many videos. It can be wet, mulch, or bag and I hardly get anything. So here is where it gets weird, I just bought a used exmark 30 so on the same platform, and that thing clamps up grass under the deck like crazy, almost to where I just want to use the time master instead. I’m not sure if the previous owner of the time master did something or not to the underside of the deck but that thing is like magic.
I bag. The deck doesn't generally clog but it collects grass like crazy. It's like finely cut layers of grass all over the underdeck. I power wash it off after every mow rather than wait for it to accumulate. Nice review.
I would try a ceramic coating on the inside of the deck and mow when the grass is as dry as possible. As soon as the under deck paint starts to flake and rust, it compounds the problem. The tall deck helps with mulch quality, but is also more likely to pack with grass.
Oh I get it. Being we mow commercially, we at time have to mow in not the best circumstances. It take only a few seconds to hand scrape the deck in wet grass and back to work. I have seen special deck paint but the reviews are not good.
@@EdenLawnServices works great on mine! You have to make sure it’s plugged all the way in until you hear it click TWICE. Most people, including myself also thought it did a poor job until my dealer showed me the second click trick. Works like a charm!
Have you had an issue with the deck dropping to the ground? There is a tension spring that came off under mower. I put it back on and now mower will not stay at height you want it. It just drops to ground after and bump
It does a better job side discharging, won't bog it down at all and it shouldn't be much left on the lawn as far as clippings go if you don't cut more than 1/3 rd of an inch off.
True, I was demonstrating it’s major fault. The deck still plugs up side discharging, not as fast but it does. I love the Timemaster but it has its drawbacks. Of course all mowers have something or other not perfect.
Never cut wet grass, especially with a push mower, also is a most to clean under the deck after each use. Treat her well and she will treat you better.
Not so sure. As long as you know it’s limitations and a few spare parts, it can be a good mower. Ours has a bazillion hours on it. Bald tires and yet, it still cuts.
Love the trance music! I have a 30" timemaster as well but changed that hideous engine to a Kohler CV224 with 11 ft#'s of torque.
That music was written and composed by my friend!!!
I did the same engine swap, massive difference!!! Plus I tried some aftermarket stens ripper blades, moves way more air & clears deck better but not perfectly 🤷♂️love my “commercial”timemaster😂
I just replaced a pulley on mine yesterday . The bearings snapped on me last week. The shop I usually deal with said there mechanic was off for 3 months due to surgery. While I feel bad for the guy and hope he gets better, he’s the only mechanic they have. Bad business if you asked me. I was so mad , I went on line and got a new part. And I’m pretty proud of myself for repairing it. I also learned how to adjust the timing. Thanks to you and other people posting on CZcams. It helps people like me who are not mechanically inclined. Thank you again for the video sir 👍😎🇺🇸
Good for you!!! I have covered most of the common problems and how to repair them in many videos over the years. If you are not sure on something, get ahold of me and I can walk you through it!!!
@@EdenLawnServices thank you sir, I have been watching your videos, got a long way to go 😁I finally caught up on Marks Misfit World, it’s just great that folks like you guys are willing to help others. If I have questions I’ll be sure to ask. Thank you again sir 👍😎🇺🇸
curious if the commercial pullys help with "power" and less choking out ?
@@mrpcakes nope. The are just better quality with replaceable bearings.
Remove the front baffles and give it a try. Works for me in the wet northeast
Sod Father! I almost bought one but a local landscaping company had a 32” Worldlawn for sale with 15 hrs one it and I bought it. I just needed it for a cleanup and use it for my lawn now. As far as small, cheaper end commercial mowers are concerned, I’m very impressed.
I know exactly what mower you are talking about. Many many lawn services have started with that mower. It should last you forever just mowing the house with it.
It definitely does pack the deck makes the mower heavy for sure. But at-least it didn’t leave clumps in the yard. Nice demonstration Doug 👍🏼
She mulches as good as any mower. The old hand scrape keeps it going!!!
Just as I was about to see how the engine handles the grass, the music started. Idk why every video has that going on. Still some good info though 👍
Check out my other Timemaster vids, I’m sure there is one without music!!! It is a good mower and has enough power. Nothing crazy though.
Great review on a flaw. As you said repeatedly, the Timemaster is a fantastic mower and like every mower ever made it has a few flaws. I love the Timemaster and I run only stock high-lift blades. Buy them off the shelf at Tractor Supply. It sounds crazy, but I find that the mulch is just as good (due to the shallow deck), the bag and discharge are great and my deck stays cleaner. I will admit that I side discharge as much as possible. The other thing is, never let a hired hand run one, they will destroy it fast. A homeowner never needs to mow wet grass, different issue for a commercial company.
Agreed. No mower is perfect. Timemaster does a great job!!!
I bought mine a month ago and had the deck repainted matte black along with the rims, the undercarriage was painted and coated with an experimental non stick paint thanks to a bud of mine, replaced the 223cc with a Kohler Command pro 224cc, commercial pulleys and belt, revamped transmission, hand bar lever for easy deck height adjustment. No issues in wet grass whatsoever.
Nice!! Mine just keeps on going with an occasional repair. Tires are bald. Paint faded or worn off. She is a beast.
@@EdenLawnServices I'd buy your tires now because they're expecting shortages in parts.
I totally agree! Love the timemaster but it tends to clog with wet grass. We find ourselves bagging more often because of it.
It is a bit better when bagging but still get packed eventually. I can overlook extra deck scraping for how much time it saves. Now the small gas tank is a different issue. 😂
Very cool lawnmower right there
Thank you Cody. It does a good job!!!
@@EdenLawnServices you are welcome
I have an odd situation. I have a toro time master that I bough used, I was worried that it would get all clogged under the deck and to my surprise I have never have copious amounts of grass build up unlike I see in SO many videos. It can be wet, mulch, or bag and I hardly get anything. So here is where it gets weird, I just bought a used exmark 30 so on the same platform, and that thing clamps up grass under the deck like crazy, almost to where I just want to use the time master instead. I’m not sure if the previous owner of the time master did something or not to the underside of the deck but that thing is like magic.
some owners of the Timemaster will remove the front baffles (bolted on) to minimize clogging.
I bag. The deck doesn't generally clog but it collects grass like crazy. It's like finely cut layers of grass all over the underdeck. I power wash it off after every mow rather than wait for it to accumulate. Nice review.
Thank you Dale. It is a good mower that get used nonstop. I would by another in a heartbeat!!!
I would try a ceramic coating on the inside of the deck and mow when the grass is as dry as possible. As soon as the under deck paint starts to flake and rust, it compounds the problem. The tall deck helps with mulch quality, but is also more likely to pack with grass.
Oh I get it. Being we mow commercially, we at time have to mow in not the best circumstances. It take only a few seconds to hand scrape the deck in wet grass and back to work. I have seen special deck paint but the reviews are not good.
It comes with a wash port
That wash port is junk. It does not clean like a good scrape.
@@EdenLawnServices works great on mine! You have to make sure it’s plugged all the way in until you hear it click TWICE. Most people, including myself also thought it did a poor job until my dealer showed me the second click trick. Works like a charm!
I'd love to own one of those some day 😉
Nice to have that 30” deck when push mowing!!! Makes quick work.
Have you had an issue with the deck dropping to the ground?
There is a tension spring that came off under mower. I put it back on and now mower will not stay at height you want it. It just drops to ground after and bump
Sorry. That’s a new one in me. Mine is still running strong.
Mab, I have my eyes on one of those mower!
You have to work on them but for a 30”, they are light and fast!!!
100 % yep that deck gets junked up. Same here love it and then have it.. I use it more then any other mower any way.. lol.
Nice!!! She has her faults but in my eyes, it’s worth it. No way would I let a hired crew run one. Would not last.
@@EdenLawnServices yep
It does a better job side discharging, won't bog it down at all and it shouldn't be much left on the lawn as far as clippings go if you don't cut more than 1/3 rd of an inch off.
True, I was demonstrating it’s major fault. The deck still plugs up side discharging, not as fast but it does. I love the Timemaster but it has its drawbacks. Of course all mowers have something or other not perfect.
Never cut wet grass, especially with a push mower, also is a most to clean under the deck after each use. Treat her well and she will treat you better.
We mow wet grass. When mowing commercially sometimes you have no choice. Hustle till you drop.
I'm curious what setting you had this on for the wheels.
I’m sorry, I do not recall. Normally it is set on “C” which is 3 inches.
@@EdenLawnServices thanks for that! I was wondering how wide its mouth was open.
Don't buy a Toro Timemaster you will be sorry
Not so sure. As long as you know it’s limitations and a few spare parts, it can be a good mower. Ours has a bazillion hours on it. Bald tires and yet, it still cuts.