Toro Recycler belt replacement. Don't ever give up, you got this EASY TASK

This was the process I used to replace belt on Toro self propelled rear wheel drive lawnmower.
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Tools used
Impact with 1/4" adapter
10MM socket 1/4" drive - on cover bolts
1/2" socket 1/4" drive - on wheels
Pliers - to pinch cable clip
3/8" drive rachet - on blade
5/8" socket - on blade
Pictures 00:00
Intro 00:07
Remove top bolts for belt cover 00:24
Remove rear bolt under bagger cover 00:57
Remove right rear wheel 01:11
Remove left rear wheel 01:25
Remove rear belt & chute cover side bolts 01:33
Remove covers from underside 01:45
Disconnect cable & spring 02:07
Remove blade 02:47
Move engine belt guard 03:38
Remove belt from engine pulley 04:23
Remove transmission pulley guard 04:33
Remove & replace belt on transmission 04:55
Reinstall transmission pulley guard 05:27
Reinstall belt on engine pulley 05:57
Reposition engine belt guard 06:14
Reinstall spring and cable 07:16
Reinstall covers underside deck 07:40
Reinstall blade 09:16
Reinstall left rear wheel 10:15
Reinstall right rear wheel 10:44
Test self propelled works properly 11:14
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[@AllenBlackwood]

Good, clear directions. Thank you!

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

@@AllenBlackwood you're welcome, I truly appreciate when someone takes time out of their busy schedule to leave me a kind message of appreciation.

[@stevefredericks2304]

I just purchased the exact mower used and it hardly could move so I purchased a new Toro belt for it. This video had great step by step directions and illustrated just where everything is. I ran into the additional fun of having one of the motor mount bolts snapping g off (it is a 12 year old machine that appears to have spent some time out in the weather) After drilling that out, everything else went smoothly.
One additional point is that the travel cable may need some adjustment where it bolts to the handle with the additional traction of a new drive belt

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

I have not had the fun of a broken engine bolt, lot's of left side engine mount bolts working loose. They sound like a noisy engine upon start up. Thanks for mentioning cable adjustment, will have to make a video on this.
Appreciate your stopping by and long comment.

[@aaronwilson9763]

1:10 - instead of taking off the rear drive wheels...raise them to the highest setting, then remove one of the bolts (to the plastic rear baffle/bagger assembly)...then lower the wheels to the lowest setting, to finally remove the last screw to the rear plastic baffle.
It was TH-camrs like you that empowered me to fix rather than replace my 22 inch Toro Recycler. Just paying it forward thanks for sharing and what you do!

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

Thanks for information, I personally find it easier to remove wheels so you could remove any debris and inspect gears.

[@reginadean6450]

Thank you for the step by step guide. I was able to replace my belt and mow the lawn today!

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

You're welcome, I'm always glad to hear my effort helped someone get the job done.

[@fairyologistwright3928]

Thanks so much! Didn't have to stumble through the figurin' it out phase.
BTW 3/8" socket fit a bit better on the cover screws (than 10mm)

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

Thanks for stopping by and watching the video. Glad it helped you. Thanks for the heads up on 3/8" .

[@r.michaelflournoy538]

Great tutorial, thanks.

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

You're welcome, thank you for your kind comment.

[@deborahgreenwood9558]

Very helpful!

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@TheTrailblazer1974]

Please next video say "da bears"

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

Please explain

[@USArmy91222]

great video, i just did this job on my neighbors Toro Personal Pace..she got half way done cutting her lawn and the belt came off the pulley near the transmission..i noticed when you were done with this job, the belt seemed to have some tension on it, hers seemed to be fairly loose and have a bit too much slack..not sure if that's what caused it too come off the pulley or not? any ideas? i took it apart and put the belt back on but i'm not confident it will stay on once she starts cutting the lawn again?

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

Try adjusting the cable. Spring on cable keeps some tension on it.

[@USArmy91222]

@@LazyGrandpasGarage hmmm, i've tried adjusting the cable but the slightest amount of tension causes the self propel to stay engaged? i'm wondering if the spring is worn? or possibly another issue?

[@thatredguitar]

What size belt? Any one have a link?

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

5:16 gives belt number. Verify with model number if correct for your application.

[@seachild0504]

Can you tell ME how to take the belt cover off???? I tried to research and it felt like they were learning along with us

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

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[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

Start at 00:24

[@beginagainben6276]

I don’t understand why you took the wheels off

[@LazyGrandpasGarage]

Easier to remove bolts holding underside cover into place.