bag drops off...should I be concerned with Toro?
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Toro vs Lawn-Boy (mulch vs bag)
Comments (8)'Very similar mowers' Actually, not. The Platinum has the hi-dome deck, unique to the LB 'Insight' Series. The steel version on my LB 10684 has been a great mulcher. The LB uses a Tecumseh and the Toro a B&S with the same 6.75 torque rating. They both have 'Personal Pace' (LB calls it 'Sensa Speed'). Neither mower has a 'transmission' per se - the constantly-slipping drive belt and control mechanism is the 'transmission'. The box on the axle is a gear reduction and turns the axis of rotation to the axle, like the 'rear end' of a vehicle. The LB does use a different box than the Toro, and it doesn't have the greasable clutch housings at the rear wheels (these do not grease the wheels). In their advertising they claim it is a new-designed unit, so maybe it does eliminate the pull-back problems with Personal Pace. The hose port on the Toro is a gimmick. On mowers without it, you just direct the hose stream under the deck and it does the same thing. You have to tie down the bail to let it run while you hose it in either case unless you want to stand right behind it and get wet. I can't comment on the Toro's abilities, never having used one. Good luck on making your choice between these two fine premium mowers!...See MoreToro 20066 bagging problem
Comments (36)I had the same problem with clippings shooting out from the top of the bag spraying all over me. If you place the bag into the slotted frame allowing the rear door to rest on top of the bag, as the bag fills with grass it gets heavy causing a horizontal gap between the bag and the rear door allowing grass clipping to spray everywhere. The way to fix this is to do the following: If you notice, there are two protruding black notches on the backside (underneath) of the rear door. Lift the rear door up placing the bag into the slotted notches. Now lift the bag (grabbing it from the very back) all the way up to the metal push bar all the while keeping the bag in the notches and then lower the rear door onto the bag. You will notice the protruding black notches grabs onto the bags metal triangle bar creating a friction fit pushing the bag into the lawnmower. When you start the mower the bag inflates and as grass enters the bag it pulls down on the bag creating a tight fit all around. No more grass clippings flying out everywhere! STEPS: Lowering lid does not create a tight seal cuasing clippings to spray Placing bag into notches and lifting rear up to push bar While holding rear bag up, lower rear door pushing notches onto metal bar. Once you feel the friction fit, let go of the bag allowing it to settle into place Rear door is attached to bag creating a tight compression fit around the lawnmower...See MoreCan I make a mulching attachment for my Toro mower?
Comments (2)I did look under the deck to see where the bolts would go for the leaf shredder kit to see what was going on - I don't know whats going on. I can't say off the top of my head now where the holes are specifically, but theres only a limited number of holes. eg where the motor mounts to the deck. Using those hole locations, and/or if there are the other ones, and even making new ones if necc I could plug the shoot or integrate it into a design plan if I have one. A vertical plastic plate closes automatically without the rear bag on - creating a void. Unless there is a fits all kit someone tells me about. I should have a look at online ills of kits for other mowers -can anyone share a link to any kit ill. I'm hoping someone can give me a starting point of what I'm trying to atempt. I have absolutely no trouble fabricating parts for a trial. What does a "kit" look like? Am I trying to deflect grass pieces to/from anywhere to anywhere, or get hang time. I thought this'd be the place to come....See MoreShould I be concerned?/Seedlings
Comments (4)Dunedingal - I bought one time the MG organic soil and that particular bag when I used it , it attracted a lot of bugs, that is the reason I don't use it any more, maybe it was only that bag, I don't know. Fungus gnats are very common indoors when you have a moist soil environment like when growing seedlings, the only thing that I would do indoors would be to let the soil dry a little bit between watering, especially pepper seedlings. Next time I water I would add a drop or two of dr Bonners peppermint castile soap or regular dishwasher soap that don't have petroleum additives. Fungus gnats are not going to damage the seedlings but you don't want them in your house, especially if you have house plants. Silvia Here is a link that might be useful: fungus gnats...See Moretarheelman
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