So glad to see this review. I have been asking ever since you bought it hows it doing cause every time I go to Lows I want to buy one. The last time I went they had one left in a smashed box. I would have bought it. I had also seen others speaking of the throttle cable breaking but like you I do my own mechanical work on them. I have been buying residential Toro/Honda mowers since I started because its so easy to get parts and they are lightweight. Great review I am pretty sure I am going to get one.
I have owned a TB360 (same model as yours-same model number) for 3 years now and love it. If I were to review it, I’d say exactly what you have said. The only negative thing I would say (so far) is that (as another viewer commented) the drive handle broke; it is, however, easy to replace. Thanks for the heads-up on the bolts holding the front end on-I’ll watch for this. I notice the left front wheel on yours is worn significantly more than the right one. This suggests, to me, that for whatever reason there is uneven pressure on the front wheels. Thanks for your super videos which I have added to my mower maintenance folder.
Bought mine in 2015 same mower, just changed the oil 1st time in 2024 lol cleaned air filter, ran carburetor cleaner in for a half hour new blade and my 1st maintenance was the rear cable drive broke
I just picked up a Troy-bilt xp with the 4 speed, for 20 bucks, all it needed was a good bath and a carb clean, bag, side discharge chute, a very powerful, extremely nice running mower, I'm going to install a 8.75 engine I have laying around with keystart, that will make it a truly beastly mower..... Great video man.
I told you in the past I have a Troybilt 190 cc but it isn't self propelled and only has the rear discharge.The only thing I have done to it was had to clean the carb about 2 years ago starts on the first pull even after sitting during the off season.I use my TROYBILT riding mower mostly use push mower in some areas I had to get rider because of my back surgery I get a lot of pain standing for long periods.I keep the oil,spark plug,and air filers changed.
I'm not into my lawn business yet. Starting 2020. But I bought this same more for $369.00 at Lowe's 3 years ago 2016. It is hands-down the best 21 inch mower I've ever had. Love It! I decided I wanted a second one. Lowe's no longer has them in their store. Amazon $465.00 for it. I wonder if I can order it online from Lowe's? I need to try that.
Ours has been great. The drive handle broke right after the warranty ran out but its another $22 part like you said. The engine is fantastic and the light weight sure makes it easier to use.
Just bought one today at Lowe's. I know that discontinued it but my Lowe's has had one in the back. They said it was used but it doesnt even have a spec of dirt under the deck.
I've had problems starting my 6 year old 360. Replace the carb, etc. Any advice in getting the 360 to start in 1-3 pulls? Thanks for the review. I'm glad you are having good success with it.
Very thorough review. I own the same machine. I mow a tons of grass as well. Love the RWD on banks. One handed banks, no problem. Steep ones too!!. Torque is great. The bag capacity is very little even for the consumer market. I actually ran over the bag by accident and now i need to replace the frame. 25 bucks or so. Overall i agree with everything you said. I came here looking for an answer as to why suddenly midseason it quit working. I believe it is a fuel issue and you mentioned that fix. I will try it. Thank you so much.
He's stated as saying his TB360 Has gone through hell. I'd have to say all troybilts are built to do so. I know someone who's troybilt lasted 22 years and never failed him until in gave out after hitting a tree root. I personally owned a TB230 and for a year and a half was the best mower I ever used. Again, until it gave out after hitting a big rock hidden in some grass. But all troybilts seem to love to last and preform well. With a bent spindle, my TB230 still starts. So yes, troybilts are built to last in my opinion
I am also mechanical. I got one from a friend that the blade kept coming off. I am thinking of drilling the worn out studs on the blade adapter and adding short bolts/lock washers/nuts to keep the balde still. At least to get it running to ensure it is good before buying a blade adapter. Do you think this will work?
hey Dan is it possible to drill out them bottom bolts all the way through the plastic and use a longer nut bolt and washer . Then you could clamp the plastic in between and use loc-tite
and the front wheel has a nut behind it . see if its loose the do sell replacement wheels that have bearings in them . maybe you can find 1 that will fit
I think only the middle bolt can ne drilled out and nutted. But for $22.00? I would rather just add it to a shipment of new wheels, a belt or 2 and share the shipping for all.
Have this exact machine for 6 years.......runs perfectly......why cause I use non Ethanol. And its used in Florida 2x a week on heavy St Augustine grass.....love this machine. Reply
I have the same mower for the last 2 years and I like that is lightweight and has an eager engine that rarely bogs down. It is a replacement for a very nice Honda HRX, but it weighed like 100 lbs and it mysteriously threw a rod, which is very rare. However, this mower is very cheaply made and the part where the engine mounts to the deck developed a crack and with use, the crack enlarged and the engine started to vibrate. The vibration took out the muffler where I lost a bolt somewhere in the yard and the remaining bolt broke off on removal. I have had to replace the blade adapter several times because the star erodes easily and the blade starts to loosen. Also the gas tank is very flimsy to the point where the cap will not stay on, there are no threads to the cap, just a couple of slots in the tank neck and tabs on the cap, so I have had to tie it down. Yesterday I easily replaced the engine with a Predator 172cc engine. I was leery about the 7/8 inch shaft and how the original blade adapter would fit. But it fit fine and the mower is back in business, but I can tell the 172cc engine is not as robust, although it is more solidly made, if that is possible. The old engine actually worked fine, but the base was too thin for durability.
Thanks for the tutorial...that's great. I have the same exact unit, I'm finding a static type noise when it's running...cuts fine, just the noise that's a bit annoying. Any ideas what it may be?
I have this mower and I repair lawnmowers. that noise you hear is the starter cogs. I took mine apart and cleaned it thoroughly. it's made from plastic. dirt builds up in the cogs and keeps them from retracting completely and they touch the flywheel. Don't try it yourself!!!! There is a powerful spring under the pulley and it can put out an eye if it comes unwound unexpectedly. But this should help your shop find the problem with little troubleshooting.
Hi Dan! Quick question looking buying this mower, does this have a reverse option or free spinning to pull back. I have a small yard which has some tight spaces which requires some backing up. Thanks!
Hey Dan, just got word from the repair shop that the crankshaft of my TB360 is bent after getting a root stuck between blade and deck. $522 to repair shaft and blade and stuff. It has been working great, and we have a lot of slope on our lot. Since this isn't available anymore, any thoughts on the best alternative for a new mower as similar as possible? It looks like most places are going with smaller Honda engines, and I am worried about with the slopes and the smaller engines. The price point/value was great with this, hopefully something out there is comparable. Love the rear wheel drive going steep uphill with the taller wheels. Also, the one step height adjustment. Would buy another in a second!
@@DansVlog Hadn't thought of that option. Any idea where to get the same (or similar enough) motor, and what the cost is? I was on TroyBilt's site, and they have a newer model with 190cc motor (Honda vs Briggs & Stratton on TB360), which is out of stock but supposed to be available at the end of the month for $399 plus tax & shipping called the TB490. Looks similar, but has different drive controllers.... I kinda liked the one on the TB360. Any thoughts on new motor vs TB490? Any experience with the TB490? Thanks!
@@DansVlog Dan, repair shop says they cannot find a replacement engine, assuming they are only looking at a exact match to what is there. Any thoughts? Or, any Experience with the TB490? Thanks!
stuck with your advise and yesterday I picked up the "190cc" Husq awd with a Honda motor. I guess today ill see how it goes because as I was leaving lowes with it, it started rainin. what the hell, lol. oh and I picked up a Stihl FS70.
yo Dan, this awd 190 Husq rocks. cut the neighbors grass the other day (shes and older lady with nobody to cut her lawn) 7+ inches tall damp grass , it plowed through it , never stalled and never even bogged down once. great advice dude thanks. only thing, im having trouble sharpening the mulching blade with all the curves in it, any advise on that?
The "Professional" part of this isn't a marketing gimmick, the professional version has a cast iron sleeved bore that's more durable than bare aluminum bore like the 875EX motors you seen on some newer motors.
My old Toro 22" FW-self propelled tranny just went; again. My last two mowers this Toro and a Craftsman had so many plastic parts, seems hard to get around that. Just now searched TB360 @ Lowe's, they now show TB-370 for $469 or so. Gona try to find a TB-360 at a lower price. Very nice review here....your Lic Plate w/BTK...very scary, lol.
Nah, a bad joke. BTK was a notorious serial killer. I'm thinking of a electric starter Toro now due to a bum right elbow. But I see so many complaints of issues with those. Kinda pricey too.
btw , the one spec I was able to find on the TQ value of the 190cc Honda motor said it was rated at 8.3, I looked everywhere and had to research the motor itself
Update: Turns out the issue is blown head gasket. It has since been fixed and runs fine now! The head only has 4 bolts holding them unlike the 8 bolts the older quantum engines had, so its easier to blow head gasket. Hey! I have the same model TB 360 and having issues with getting it to start. Some time ago, it hit a rock and had the blade and blade adapter bent. I replaced both of those items and then it worked for 15 minutes. Then it just randomly shut off. I checked everything and it turns out the flywheel key broke off and the timing was out of alignment. I replaced the flywheel key, changed motor oil, got new air filter, got new spark plug, and cleaned the carburetor, but the mower still wont start. Any ideas?
@SupaTrending Daily Thanks your your response here! I was ripping the block apart and notice that the head gasket was blown. I have since replace the head gasket, gaped the valves and it starts like a champ!
No. But you can purchase bronze bushings from a hardware store, drill out the plastic wheel for a pressed fit and install the bushings. when they wear out and the tramead is still good, just replace the bushings. if the tread wears out take the bushings out and install them on the new wheels to extend the life of the wheel.
To repair the dead man switch, purchase a universal throttle cable and install that on the handle. down to start, up to stop. then you still have the safety stop on the flywheel working.
Some things I can find on Amazon and with my Prime membership, shipping is free. I have a few items listed below already. Things that I can not find on amazon I use jacks small engines .com
What is the hours on this mower? I have one and I figure I use it 25 hours/yr. in the NE. Your front wheels are bald, I bet you have 500- 1000 hours on it, or maybe more. Awesome video by the way!
Dan's Vlog Dan, that would be equivalent to 40 years of use for the average home owner. Ironically traveling today for business in Troy, NY 550 people lost their jobs in 2001 when the Troy Bolt factory closed their doors. The old "Garden Way" company.
HI Dan, dan here...Thank you for your vids, great stuff!!!! I really appreciate your vids and input! I own a FWD Troy and love it......I use it as a trim mower and have lots of trees, hills and such. If you would please make a vid explaining how FWD is superior to RWD when it comes to trim mowers I would love that....I sooo dont get why most cant get basic physics and how a FWD is soooo much easier to maneuver than a RWD. I get it that many use RWD as a prime mower, but as a trim mower it makes no---sense. I have a big lawn and have a rider, I use the push/FWD to hit the areas I cant get with the rider. FWD IS far better for this hands down!........Peace all!
LOL/101 you might want to reread what I said. I am talking about a trim mower for a home owner.....not a prime mower or a contractor mower. You use your mower for general purpose mowing...I said that a FWD is best as a trim mower.....You yourself said it wanders and that you can't keep it in a straight line...Hello???? this is the point! Do you Know what a trim mower is? Used for? Hello?
Do you get basic physics? Front wheels turning make it easy to turn,,,, that is why it wanders.....I am talking about a trim mower...hello?...Not a prime mower!
Rebuild it and run it until it's dead. Just an FYI there is a ticking noise on the audio of your video. Don't know if it's you or TH-cam but kinda annoying.
i have a commercial husqvarna XT722FE with a 7hp KUBOTA kohler engine front 2wd with a key start on it and thick steel deck wich is heavy duty mower I love it plus if it breaks down i have 2 husqvarna and kubota dealer to get serviced at wich is nice but i allways trade my mowers every 2 or 3 years and get new right now iom looking into ah DR mower wich is versitile wich im looking into for my next perchuse and then getting a 42'' mower deck and 42'' snow and dozer blade and 30'' snowblower and wood chipper attachments
I had a mower like this it worked great until a low life stole it from my truck while I was working at a shopping center. I hate thifes they are everywhere here in Houston
I have a similar Troybuilt machine with the Honda engine. I wouldn't buy another one for 2 reasons. 1. The single lever height adjustment gets stuck and is really hard to free-up . I just leave it alone now. 2/ when I put the bag on (properly) I always get grass in my face. The seal is not good. The. Machine works really well, starts first pull after winter, and I'm sure it will last me for many years as I take care of my stuff, but for those two reasons I wouldn't get another one. (Homeowner- not business)
I have this troybilt 360 mower and hate it with a passion. It's been a terrible mower as far as issues since year one. never again will I buy a troy bilt.
TB360 mower is junk. Used it two summers and the same thing broke with the cables on this due to plastic components. The pull rope also broke. Carburator gummed up as well after two summers. This mower blows. too many plastic parts
Sounds like user error to me! Yeah sure, I’ve had to replace a few parts here and there but this mowers on its third season with thousands of hours on it. But you’re entitled to your opinion, thanks for your comment.
Lols... had a troy built mower hasnt been maintenance for about 5 years. And only this 5th year had issues with restarting and some carb cleaner fixed that right up. And works like new again. Also changed oil.
I purchased this mover August 5 2016, I had to take this mover back to lowes because it would not start. I hate this mover, as you can see haven't had a year and off to the repair shop. I had to pull out my old bolens push mover had for appox. 6 years to get the job done.
So glad to see this review. I have been asking ever since you bought it hows it doing cause every time I go to Lows I want to buy one. The last time I went they had one left in a smashed box. I would have bought it. I had also seen others speaking of the throttle cable breaking but like you I do my own mechanical work on them. I have been buying residential Toro/Honda mowers since I started because its so easy to get parts and they are lightweight. Great review I am pretty sure I am going to get one.
I really do like my mower a lot. I got lucky finding this model. I hope they keep making it or at least the same specs
Hah. You hit that last HUGE PRO near the end, almost thought you would forget to mention:
1 lever height adjustment.
Thank you Myles!
My hight adjustment lever broke off and is attached to several plates and everything looks all riveted and cant repair it broke off too easy
I have owned a TB360 (same model as yours-same model number) for 3 years now and love it. If I were to review it, I’d say exactly what you have said. The only negative thing I would say (so far) is that (as another viewer commented) the drive handle broke; it is, however, easy to replace. Thanks for the heads-up on the bolts holding the front end on-I’ll watch for this. I notice the left front wheel on yours is worn significantly more than the right one. This suggests, to me, that for whatever reason there is uneven pressure on the front wheels. Thanks for your super videos which I have added to my mower maintenance folder.
Bought mine in 2015 same mower, just changed the oil 1st time in 2024 lol cleaned air filter, ran carburetor cleaner in for a half hour new blade and my 1st maintenance was the rear cable drive broke
I just picked up a Troy-bilt xp with the 4 speed, for 20 bucks, all it needed was a good bath and a carb clean, bag, side discharge chute, a very powerful, extremely nice running mower, I'm going to install a 8.75 engine I have laying around with keystart, that will make it a truly beastly mower..... Great video man.
Whenever you change a motor. Be very careful for blade adapter / blade height and if self propelled the belt/pulley sizing
Dan's Vlog oh yes sure will tks.
I told you in the past I have a Troybilt 190 cc but it isn't self propelled and only has the rear discharge.The only thing I have done to it was had to clean the carb about 2 years ago starts on the first pull even after sitting during the off season.I use my TROYBILT riding mower mostly use push mower in some areas I had to get rider because of my back surgery I get a lot of pain standing for long periods.I keep the oil,spark plug,and air filers changed.
I'm not into my lawn business yet. Starting 2020. But I bought this same more for $369.00 at Lowe's 3 years ago 2016.
It is hands-down the best 21 inch mower I've ever had. Love It!
I decided I wanted a second one. Lowe's no longer has them in their store. Amazon $465.00 for it.
I wonder if I can order it online from Lowe's?
I need to try that.
Ours has been great. The drive handle broke right after the warranty ran out but its another $22 part like you said. The engine is fantastic and the light weight sure makes it easier to use.
It really is a good little mower for the price
Rebuild , film it and get another year out of it! And give us a video of it, I bought this same mower, love your videos!
I agree! Let's rebuild it and see what happens
THANKS . LEARNED NEW TRICK FROM YOU ABOUT THE STOP CHOKE CARB SPRING
+SANG THONG You're welcome
Just bought one today at Lowe's. I know that discontinued it but my Lowe's has had one in the back. They said it was used but it doesnt even have a spec of dirt under the deck.
+Caleb Geddens Hell Ya!! Enjoy
Dan's Vlog I will. Don't break ur deck l... lol
I've had problems starting my 6 year old 360. Replace the carb, etc. Any advice in getting the 360 to start in 1-3 pulls? Thanks for the review. I'm glad you are having good success with it.
I still love my old school commercial Honda self propelled mower. that mower will pull the dirt off the ground.
Very thorough review. I own the same machine. I mow a tons of grass as well. Love the RWD on banks. One handed banks, no problem. Steep ones too!!. Torque is great. The bag capacity is very little even for the consumer market. I actually ran over the bag by accident and now i need to replace the frame. 25 bucks or so. Overall i agree with everything you said. I came here looking for an answer as to why suddenly midseason it quit working. I believe it is a fuel issue and you mentioned that fix. I will try it. Thank you so much.
My cable did the same thing. I ran a toggle switch up to the handle so I can easily turn it on and off
He's stated as saying his TB360
Has gone through hell. I'd have to say all troybilts are built to do so. I know someone who's troybilt lasted 22 years and never failed him until in gave out after hitting a tree root. I personally owned a TB230 and for a year and a half was the best mower I ever used. Again, until it gave out after hitting a big rock hidden in some grass. But all troybilts seem to love to last and preform well. With a bent spindle, my TB230 still starts. So yes, troybilts are built to last in my opinion
Excellent Video but if you had 400 today in 2021 which mower would you buy ?
I would find a used Honda in great shape
I am also mechanical. I got one from a friend that the blade kept coming off. I am thinking of drilling the worn out studs on the blade adapter and adding short bolts/lock washers/nuts to keep the balde still. At least to get it running to ensure it is good before buying a blade adapter. Do you think this will work?
Run the engine with no blade, if it works, buy a proper adapter. Do not modify the old one
@@DansVlog Thanks. I'll give it a shot
TB 360 still doing a great job Dan ? I'm thinking seriously about buying one. Good darn video.
Anthony Watson Thank you. check out the maintenance videos I did on this mower. Look under my playlists. I love this mower
Good review. Just bought a used one for $100. Seems like brand new.
That’s a GREAT deal
@@DansVlog I just tightened the front end screw! One was loose. Learned something from your video!
hey Dan is it possible to drill out them bottom bolts all the way through the plastic and use a longer nut bolt and washer . Then you could clamp the plastic in between and use loc-tite
and the front wheel has a nut behind it . see if its loose
the do sell replacement wheels that have bearings in them . maybe you can find 1 that will fit
I think only the middle bolt can ne drilled out and nutted. But for $22.00? I would rather just add it to a shipment of new wheels, a belt or 2 and share the shipping for all.
I’m buying a tbs380 is it worth the buy
Have this exact machine for 6 years.......runs perfectly......why cause I use non Ethanol.
And its used in Florida 2x a week on heavy St Augustine grass.....love this machine.
Reply
I have the same mower for the last 2 years and I like that is lightweight and has an eager engine that rarely bogs down. It is a replacement for a very nice Honda HRX, but it weighed like 100 lbs and it mysteriously threw a rod, which is very rare. However, this mower is very cheaply made and the part where the engine mounts to the deck developed a crack and with use, the crack enlarged and the engine started to vibrate. The vibration took out the muffler where I lost a bolt somewhere in the yard and the remaining bolt broke off on removal. I have had to replace the blade adapter several times because the star erodes easily and the blade starts to loosen. Also the gas tank is very flimsy to the point where the cap will not stay on, there are no threads to the cap, just a couple of slots in the tank neck and tabs on the cap, so I have had to tie it down. Yesterday I easily replaced the engine with a Predator 172cc engine. I was leery about the 7/8 inch shaft and how the original blade adapter would fit. But it fit fine and the mower is back in business, but I can tell the 172cc engine is not as robust, although it is more solidly made, if that is possible. The old engine actually worked fine, but the base was too thin for durability.
Great video!!! Thank you.
Thank you
I have the same machine the self propelled is not propelling can you tell me what could be wrong? Thank you!
Thanks for the tutorial...that's great. I have the same exact unit, I'm finding a static type noise when it's running...cuts fine, just the noise that's a bit annoying. Any ideas what it may be?
I have this mower and I repair lawnmowers. that noise you hear is the starter cogs. I took mine apart and cleaned it thoroughly. it's made from plastic. dirt builds up in the cogs and keeps them from retracting completely and they touch the flywheel. Don't try it yourself!!!! There is a powerful spring under the pulley and it can put out an eye if it comes unwound unexpectedly. But this should help your shop find the problem with little troubleshooting.
New subscriber here.
Thanks for this video.
A "yukkie" cut. Classic.
Dan informative as usual, keep it up
Thank you
Does this lawn mower require a separate mulching blade?
No. The blade and the factory replacement blades are designed for mulch, bad and side discharge.
i had one for ten years.it is now rushing out by the engine.I'm.now looking for a heavy duty thick deck.
Hi Dan! Quick question looking buying this mower, does this have a reverse option or free spinning to pull back. I have a small yard which has some tight spaces which requires some backing up. Thanks!
A little late but better late than never. Answer: it does not. It only goes forward.
Hey Dan, just got word from the repair shop that the crankshaft of my TB360 is bent after getting a root stuck between blade and deck. $522 to repair shaft and blade and stuff. It has been working great, and we have a lot of slope on our lot. Since this isn't available anymore, any thoughts on the best alternative for a new mower as similar as possible? It looks like most places are going with smaller Honda engines, and I am worried about with the slopes and the smaller engines. The price point/value was great with this, hopefully something out there is comparable. Love the rear wheel drive going steep uphill with the taller wheels. Also, the one step height adjustment. Would buy another in a second!
Removing and reinstalling four bolts and you can have the motor replaced brand new!
@@DansVlog Hadn't thought of that option. Any idea where to get the same (or similar enough) motor, and what the cost is? I was on TroyBilt's site, and they have a newer model with 190cc motor (Honda vs Briggs & Stratton on TB360), which is out of stock but supposed to be available at the end of the month for $399 plus tax & shipping called the TB490. Looks similar, but has different drive controllers.... I kinda liked the one on the TB360. Any thoughts on new motor vs TB490? Any experience with the TB490? Thanks!
@@DansVlog Dan, repair shop says they cannot find a replacement engine, assuming they are only looking at a exact match to what is there. Any thoughts? Or, any Experience with the TB490? Thanks!
stuck with your advise and yesterday I picked up the "190cc" Husq awd with a Honda motor. I guess today ill see how it goes because as I was leaving lowes with it, it started rainin. what the hell, lol. oh and I picked up a Stihl FS70.
That mower is a beast! Good luck
yo Dan, this awd 190 Husq rocks. cut the neighbors grass the other day (shes and older lady with nobody to cut her lawn) 7+ inches tall damp grass , it plowed through it , never stalled and never even bogged down once. great advice dude thanks. only thing, im having trouble sharpening the mulching blade with all the curves in it, any advise on that?
greenstx I use a hand grinder and just follow the curves free hand
The "Professional" part of this isn't a marketing gimmick, the professional version has a cast iron sleeved bore that's more durable than bare aluminum bore like the 875EX motors you seen on some newer motors.
Thank you
My old Toro 22" FW-self propelled tranny just went; again. My last two mowers this Toro and a Craftsman had so many plastic parts, seems hard to get around that. Just now searched TB360 @ Lowe's, they now show TB-370 for $469 or so. Gona try to find a TB-360 at a lower price. Very nice review here....your Lic Plate w/BTK...very scary, lol.
BTK?
Nah, a bad joke. BTK was a notorious serial killer. I'm thinking of a electric starter Toro now due to a bum right elbow. But I see so many complaints of issues with those. Kinda pricey too.
btw , the one spec I was able to find on the TQ value of the 190cc Honda motor said it was rated at 8.3, I looked everywhere and had to research the motor itself
Update: Turns out the issue is blown head gasket. It has since been fixed and runs fine now! The head only has 4 bolts holding them unlike the 8 bolts the older quantum engines had, so its easier to blow head gasket.
Hey! I have the same model TB 360 and having issues with getting it to start.
Some time ago, it hit a rock and had the blade and blade adapter bent. I replaced both of those items and then it worked for 15 minutes. Then it just randomly shut off. I checked everything and it turns out the flywheel key broke off and the timing was out of alignment.
I replaced the flywheel key, changed motor oil, got new air filter, got new spark plug, and cleaned the carburetor, but the mower still wont start. Any ideas?
@SupaTrending Daily Thanks your your response here! I was ripping the block apart and notice that the head gasket was blown. I have since replace the head gasket, gaped the valves and it starts like a champ!
Is there a way tor swap the bushings for some bearings?
No. But you can purchase bronze bushings from a hardware store, drill out the plastic wheel for a pressed fit and install the bushings. when they wear out and the tramead is still good, just replace the bushings. if the tread wears out take the bushings out and install them on the new wheels to extend the life of the wheel.
To repair the dead man switch, purchase a universal throttle cable and install that on the handle. down to start, up to stop. then you still have the safety stop on the flywheel working.
That’s a great idea
Where do YOU order those mower parts from?
Some things I can find on Amazon and with my Prime membership, shipping is free. I have a few items listed below already. Things that I can not find on amazon I use jacks small engines .com
Locktite on those bolts?
What is the hours on this mower? I have one and I figure I use it 25 hours/yr. in the NE.
Your front wheels are bald, I bet you have 500- 1000 hours on it, or maybe more.
Awesome video by the way!
+Al Gorel Thank You. I never installed an hour meter on it but I have to guess over 1000 for sure. It's still going strong today!
Dan's Vlog Dan, that would be equivalent
to 40 years of use for the average home owner. Ironically traveling today for business in Troy, NY
550 people lost their jobs in 2001 when the Troy Bolt factory closed their doors. The old "Garden Way" company.
How do you promote yourself
where did you order parts for this machine?
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HI Dan, dan here...Thank you for your vids, great stuff!!!! I really appreciate your vids and input! I own a FWD Troy and love it......I use it as a trim mower and have lots of trees, hills and such. If you would please make a vid explaining how FWD is superior to RWD when it comes to trim mowers I would love that....I sooo dont get why most cant get basic physics and how a FWD is soooo much easier to maneuver than a RWD. I get it that many use RWD as a prime mower, but as a trim mower it makes no---sense. I have a big lawn and have a rider, I use the push/FWD to hit the areas I cant get with the rider. FWD IS far better for this hands down!........Peace all!
I hate FWD LOL. I use RWD
LOL/101 you might want to reread what I said. I am talking about a trim mower for a home owner.....not a prime mower or a contractor mower. You use your mower for general purpose mowing...I said that a FWD is best as a trim mower.....You yourself said it wanders and that you can't keep it in a straight line...Hello???? this is the point! Do you Know what a trim mower is? Used for? Hello?
Do you get basic physics? Front wheels turning make it easy to turn,,,, that is why it wanders.....I am talking about a trim mower...hello?...Not a prime mower!
OH and LOL/101 is the inverse.
With that said I like your vids!!!!! Lots of good info! Peace!
Rebuild it and run it until it's dead. Just an FYI there is a ticking noise on the audio of your video. Don't know if it's you or TH-cam but kinda annoying.
i think it is the external mic. Maybe sign of a low battery.
I hear it too like a cracking noise.
400? Wow I can do that in two weeks
i just use a zip tie to fix it and and take tha sparplug cap of and thats way i turn it off
I did that for a while too, then noticed the plug wire was getting messed up so I went with the set up now.
Rebuild it save money 👍
i have a commercial husqvarna XT722FE with a 7hp KUBOTA kohler engine front 2wd with a key start on it and thick steel deck wich is heavy duty mower I love it plus if it breaks down i have 2 husqvarna and kubota dealer to get serviced at wich is nice but i allways trade my mowers every 2 or 3 years and get new right now iom looking into ah DR mower wich is versitile wich im looking into for my next perchuse and then getting a 42'' mower deck and 42'' snow and dozer blade and 30'' snowblower and wood chipper attachments
i would save up and buy a professional Honda self propelled push mower
+Tommy lee Pate Sounds good to me!
I had a mower like this it worked great until a low life stole it from my truck while I was working at a shopping center. I hate thifes they are everywhere here in Houston
That sucks bro, sorry about that, but Karma will get them in the end
I have a similar Troybuilt machine with the Honda engine. I wouldn't buy another one for 2 reasons. 1. The single lever height adjustment gets stuck and is really hard to free-up . I just leave it alone now. 2/ when I put the bag on (properly) I always get grass in my face. The seal is not good. The. Machine works really well, starts first pull after winter, and I'm sure it will last me for many years as I take care of my stuff, but for those two reasons I wouldn't get another one. (Homeowner- not business)
just weld the bolt
thats way i dont buy a mower with plastic ends
Ya, It is weird to put plastic there. They did same thing with the 28 inch model Troy Bilt sells
I have this troybilt 360 mower and hate it with a passion. It's been a terrible mower as far as issues since year one. never again will I buy a troy bilt.
im a lawn mower
1 sub=1 saved lawn mower
TB360 mower is junk. Used it two summers and the same thing broke with the cables on this due to plastic components. The pull rope also broke. Carburator gummed up as well after two summers. This mower blows. too many plastic parts
Sounds like user error to me! Yeah sure, I’ve had to replace a few parts here and there but this mowers on its third season with thousands of hours on it. But you’re entitled to your opinion, thanks for your comment.
Lols... had a troy built mower hasnt been maintenance for about 5 years. And only this 5th year had issues with restarting and some carb cleaner fixed that right up. And works like new again. Also changed oil.
I purchased this mover August 5 2016, I had to take this mover back to lowes because it would not start. I hate this mover, as you can see haven't had a year and off to the repair shop. I had to pull out my old bolens push mover had for appox. 6 years to get the job done.
Malcolm Tyner Love mine!
Dan ,I can not love something that does not work !!!!!
Not asking you to. Love mine, hate yours. It's all good
Don't try to get jazzy, I am just letting people see a different perspective of this mower !!!
+Malcolm Tyner Jazzy!? Lol Not jazzy. Maybe a bit contemporary but Definetly not jazzy
DONT BUY THE LAWN MOWER HES TAKING MY FAMILY!!!!!!>:D
troy built sucks. 1 month wont start