[jimbeckel]

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[cwrx82]

@jimbeckel Did you end up finding new wheels that you modified to work?

 

[walk1355]

We should do a "mower of the month" just like the LOTM. I nominate @jimbeckel

 

[walk1355]

Also, @jimbeckel I recently purchased a few greens mowers, a GM 1000 included. It doesn't have an air cleaner assembly similar to yours. I just think that is perculiar, 2 folks in our area recently acquired a GM 1000 and both were missing air cleaners.

 

[jimbeckel]

@jimbeckel Did you end up finding new wheels that you modified to work?

I had to break down and buy new Toro wheels, the rim I bought from Northern Tool was too wide and was too tight up against the mower to be useable. I have been buying all my Toro parts from a Toro turf dealer and recently found out through taking one of our genie lifts to Sunbelt rentals for maintenance that they can get me Toro parts cheaper then the turf dealer.

 

[jimbeckel]

We should do a "mower of the month" just like the LOTM. I nominate @jimbeckel

Thanks, it's been a fun project, looking forward to actually using it in the spring.

 

[jimbeckel]

Also, @jimbeckel I recently purchased a few greens mowers, a GM 1000 included. It doesn't have an air cleaner assembly similar to yours. I just think that is perculiar, 2 folks in our area recently acquired a GM 1000 and both were missing air cleaners.

I would have saved you my old one, I threw it away. I bought most of the kawasaki parts from firedog.com the aircleaner housing wasn't too spendy if I remember right. I have a bunch of leftover parts if you need any, carb rebuild gaskets and other stuff, I'll give it away if anyone needs them.

 

[cwrx82]

@jimbeckel Did you end up finding new wheels that you modified to work?

I had to break down and buy new Toro wheels, the rim I bought from Northern Tool was too wide and was too tight up against the mower to be useable. I have been buying all my Toro parts from a Toro turf dealer and recently found out through taking one of our genie lifts to Sunbelt rentals for maintenance that they can get me Toro parts cheaper then the turf dealer.

That's good to know. I may have to see if my local Sunbelt can/will do that. It's good to see the mower back together!

 

[TN Hawkeye]

Project is completed, need to adjust the clutch cable , grease all the zerks and get the reel sharpened.

So it took you right at 2 months to completely tear down and rebuild the entire mower? People like you amaze me! I have 0 mechanical ability so this project has been incredible to follow. Man that's so cool. I can't wait to see updates in the spring on how it mows. Great job.

 

[jimbeckel]

thanks for the kind words, I have developed my mechanical skills over a lifetime, I probably couldn't have done this ten years ago as I have developed more patience. I'll have a lawn journal in the spring, I am going to level my yard with sand and start using my rebuilt toy.

 

[walk1355]

thanks for the kind words, I have developed my mechanical skills over a lifetime, I probably couldn't have done this ten years ago as I have developed more patience. I'll have a lawn journal in the spring, I am going to level my yard with sand and start using my rebuilt toy.

Where are you going to get your sand from? I am planning on doing a level in the spring as well.

 

[jimbeckel]

thanks for the kind words, I have developed my mechanical skills over a lifetime, I probably couldn't have done this ten years ago as I have developed more patience. I'll have a lawn journal in the spring, I am going to level my yard with sand and start using my rebuilt toy.

Where are you going to get your sand from? I am planning on doing a level in the spring as well.

I think other members have suggested getting a fine sand like masonary sand, I'll start off with Meridian on Slaughter Road, it used to be called something different but their sign has changed to Meridian. They sell brick and block and have a large pile of sand in their lot. They are about 3-4 miles from my house. I'm going to buy a drag mat that you pull by hand, you are welcome to use it when I get done with it.

 

[walk1355]

thanks for the kind words, I have developed my mechanical skills over a lifetime, I probably couldn't have done this ten years ago as I have developed more patience. I'll have a lawn journal in the spring, I am going to level my yard with sand and start using my rebuilt toy.

Where are you going to get your sand from? I am planning on doing a level in the spring as well.

I think other members have suggested getting a fine sand like masonary sand, I'll start off with Meridian on Slaughter Road, it used to be called something different but their sign has changed to Meridian. They sell brick and block and have a large pile of sand in their lot. They are about 3-4 miles from my house. I'm going to buy a drag mat that you pull by hand, you are welcome to use it when I get done with it.

You aren't far from me then. I live right around the corner from that place on Slaughter.

 

[jimbeckel]

Where are you going to get your sand from? I am planning on doing a level in the spring as well.

I think other members have suggested getting a fine sand like masonary sand, I'll start off with Meridian on Slaughter Road, it used to be called something different but their sign has changed to Meridian. They sell brick and block and have a large pile of sand in their lot. They are about 3-4 miles from my house. I'm going to buy a drag mat that you pull by hand, you are welcome to use it when I get done with it.

You aren't far from me then. I live right around the corner from that place on Slaughter.

I'm over in Lake Forest off Martin Road, did I see that you bought some reel mowers recently?

 

[walk1355]

I think other members have suggested getting a fine sand like masonary sand, I'll start off with Meridian on Slaughter Road, it used to be called something different but their sign has changed to Meridian. They sell brick and block and have a large pile of sand in their lot. They are about 3-4 miles from my house. I'm going to buy a drag mat that you pull by hand, you are welcome to use it when I get done with it.

You aren't far from me then. I live right around the corner from that place on Slaughter.

I'm over in Lake Forest off Martin Road, did I see that you bought some reel mowers recently?

I over in Windstone subdivision off Madison pike.

And yes. I recently purchased 6

 

[jimbeckel]

You aren't far from me then. I live right around the corner from that place on Slaughter.

I'm over in Lake Forest off Martin Road, did I see that you bought some reel mowers recently?

I over in Windstone subdivision off Madison pike.

And yes. I recently purchased 6

What kind of shape is the Toro in?

 

[walk1355]

I'm over in Lake Forest off Martin Road, did I see that you bought some reel mowers recently?

I over in Windstone subdivision off Madison pike.

And yes. I recently purchased 6

What kind of shape is the Toro in?

It's not too bad. I've seen worse.

 

[TN Hawkeye]

thanks for the kind words, I have developed my mechanical skills over a lifetime, I probably couldn't have done this ten years ago as I have developed more patience. I'll have a lawn journal in the spring, I am going to level my yard with sand and start using my rebuilt toy.

I look forward to seeing it. It's especially nice that an Illini and a Hawkeye can interact maturely. I'm a big fan of Lovie Smith. I hope you guys get things turned around... just not enough to beat us.

 

[jimbeckel]

thanks for the kind words, I have developed my mechanical skills over a lifetime, I probably couldn't have done this ten years ago as I have developed more patience. I'll have a lawn journal in the spring, I am going to level my yard with sand and start using my rebuilt toy.

I look forward to seeing it. It's especially nice that an Illini and a Hawkeye can interact maturely. I'm a big fan of Lovie Smith. I hope you guys get things turned around... just not enough to beat us.

The Illini football and basketball teams have been terrible for a long time, the basketball team was awesome under coach Self in 2004-05 and the football team has been bad for far longer. How long have you lived in TN? We moved down to Huntsville Al. For work in 2014 which really has worked out well for my wife and me, eventually we will retire to NC where we have bought some land.

 

[jimbeckel]

I over in Windstone subdivision off Madison pike.

And yes. I recently purchased 6

What kind of shape is the Toro in?

It's not too bad. I've seen worse.

If you plan on keeping the Toro, I have some leftover parts that you are welcome to have, got some bearings, carb rebuilt kit and other misc. parts. PM me if you want them.