Nice find. Your unit has a grooved front roller and the light kit already included. There is some info about these in the main "Toro Greensmaster" thread, although a lot of the content there is for the 1000/1600.

 

Looks nice!

The only potential downside to the Flex units is the 1/2" max HOC (although I think there is a kit that makes it 3/4"?), but that's a good excuse to stay reel low.

Also, looks like it is missing a side cover?

 

Looks nice!

The only potential downside to the Flex units is the 1/2" max HOC (although I think there is a kit that makes it 3/4"?), but that's a good excuse to stay reel low.

Also, looks like it is missing a side cover?

I have the high HOC kit, and it maxes out right at 1". It looks really strange that high though.

 

Looks nice!

The only potential downside to the Flex units is the 1/2" max HOC (although I think there is a kit that makes it 3/4"?), but that's a good excuse to stay reel low.

Also, looks like it is missing a side cover?

I took all the covers off to clean and check belts etc. also came with the grass catcher. You wouldn't believe what I paid for it lol

 

I'm curious to see how it handles and cuts. At first, it felt sloppy since the cutting head is floating and separate from the frame. I guess it's just a feeling you get used to. The height of cut isn't an issue because I already keep it at 1/2" thru the growing season with the 180c

 

I'm curious to see how it handles and cuts. At first, it felt sloppy since the cutting head is floating and separate from the frame. I guess it's just a feeling you get used to. The height of cut isn't an issue because I already keep it at 1/2" thru the growing season with the 180c

I lift up on the handle very gently with mine when I engage the reel/drive systems to keep it from doing a wheelie. I think the intended practice in a golf setting is to keep it running all the time and do a big U-turn in the collar around the green to get turned around into your next lane.

 

One thing I dislike about my flex is the drive engage to the reel engage time. It moves forward quite a bit before the reel becomes active. Coming from using a greensmaster it takes a little patience getting use to.

 

One thing I dislike about my flex is the drive engage to the reel engage time. It moves forward quite a bit before the reel becomes active. Coming from using a greensmaster it takes a little patience getting use to.

I noticed that also. Seems to engage the drive before the reel.

 

I have had mine since August of last year. Yours looks really clean. Just missing that one belt cover. Definitely look into the High HOC kit if you don't plan on topping out just under 1/2 inch. If you go to change the gearbox fluid, buy a replacement fill plug to have on hand first. I haven't changed mine yet but the plug looks like it would strip easy. Be careful with the reel/drum/parking cables. The metal on the adjustment areas will probably be brittle and those cables are about $70 a piece to replace. If you want a grass catcher, check ebay, I got mine there for cheap. If you have any other questions let me know. Welcome to the Flex family!

 

I have had mine since August of last year. Yours looks really clean. Just missing that one belt cover. Definitely look into the High HOC kit if you don't plan on topping out just under 1/2 inch. If you go to change the gearbox fluid, buy a replacement fill plug to have on hand first. I haven't changed mine yet but the plug looks like it would strip easy. Be careful with the reel/drum/parking cables. The metal on the adjustment areas will probably be brittle and those cables are about $70 a piece to replace. If you want a grass catcher, check ebay, I got mine there for cheap. If you have any other questions let me know. Welcome to the Flex family!

Thanks! I have the grass catcher and all covers. I took them off for cleaning/inspection.

 

@thesouthernreelmower where did you end up getting this one? I'm keeping my eyes open on a deal for a Toro this year, we are both in GA so thought I'd ask.

 

@thesouthernreelmower where did you end up getting this one? I'm keeping my eyes open on a deal for a Toro this year, we are both in GA so thought I'd ask.

I saw it on Facebook marketplace

 

Wondering who got this on FB marketplace. If I did not have 1/2 an acre I would have jumped at it in a heartbeat.

 

can someone check on their flex for comparison. How loose are these brackets that mount around the reel? I circled the pieces in blue in the photo. I have nothing to compare them to, so I'm wondering if there is suppose to be a bushing or spacer or they are suppose to be loose??

 

@thesouthernreelmower like the whole silver side plates?

 

Are you selling this toro flex 21? Contact:reggaehorseback@gmail.com

 

@thesouthernreelmower like the whole silver side plates?

No, the red parts.

 

@thesouthernreelmower like the whole silver side plates?

No, the red parts.

Yes mine have play in them. Part of how the floating head works. Do you have the service manuals for it?

 

I do. I just wanted to make sure. Like I said, I have nothing to compare this too. I'm just going over everything, before I send it on it's maiden voyage lol. Going over all the parts, maintenance on engine, gearbox, reel etc. so far, not bad. Couple of wore items here and there.

 

Looks nice!

The only potential downside to the Flex units is the 1/2" max HOC (although I think there is a kit that makes it 3/4"?), but that's a good excuse to stay reel low.

Also, looks like it is missing a side cover?

I took all the covers off to clean and check belts etc. also came with the grass catcher. You wouldn't believe what I paid for it lol

What did you pay for it? I've been looking at these myself.

 

What are people using to clean the gear box area? Would like to shine it up a bit without having to respray it.

 

What are people using to clean the gear box area? Would like to shine it up a bit without having to respray it.

Bump

 

Does anybody have a clip kit link to anywhere these days? I called Toro and it was $300+ and I just can't justify that cost for a simply "gear".

 

BTW, I have an extra HOC single arm available to purchase. I'll take $40 for it plus shipping. Somebody convinced me to get an extra one and didn't figure out what he meant till it was already there. I am in ATL.

 

Are you selling this flex 21? reggaehorseback@gmail.com

 

Are you selling this flex 21, contact reggaehorseback@gmail.com