5 questions from our users
robert w.asked
where are the spark plugs situated
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robert w.asked
where are the spark plugs
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Hammoasked
I've had the MX5050 for a couple of years and it's fine for getting over a few acres quickly but it's an expensive bugger to service. My question is does anyone use the hose port to clean under the cutting deck - I did that after each major mow and when I returned it to the dealer for service they said water had seeped into the bearings and they had to replace the bearings each time. In just over two years it's gone through two full sets of bearings and the dealer is now telling me to keep water away from it. Which is different to what was originally stated. I'm wondering why Toro build in a hose cleaning attachment if you can't use it!
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I've tried using the hose connection, but it never seemed to work. I have a lot of any bills, so too much mud. I have had mine for 3 years and no bearing problems. They have replaced the engine under warranty once.
I've had mine for about 2 years with no bearing issues. My dealer's advice (which I always followed) was to let the mower cool down before washing, otherwise the hot bearings suck in water as they cool down and contract. I generally mow early, then park my mower in shade for a couple of hours before washing. Regarding the washing port, every brand of hose coupling is slightly different. I had a "cheapo" Gardenia (Bunnings) hose end which always popped off the wash port. When I replaced our hose end with a quality fitting (which happened to be Toro brand), I've never had a problem. Oh, and make sure you lift your deck to max height before engaging the blades to wash!
Thanks guys for your help. I let the mower cool too before using the hose port and engaging the blades. But interesting that you have the deck at maximum height. The dealer originally told me to have it on the lowest setting. I’ll follow your advice. Thanks again.
Ron Pasked
Is this machine suitable for small commercial operations? Areas of mow between 1 to 3 acres on domestic lawns.
ROGIEasked
Who makes toro motors & what is their reliability on replacement parts if needed?
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Toro engines used to be made by Tecumseh. They are no longer in business, so I have heard.
The engines Toro uses now are either made by Briggs & Stratton or Kohler. Either of them have a quite good parts network.
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