Snowblower Tips & Tricks
Snowblowing Tips & Tricks from Toro Don’t fight the wind. Whenever possible, point the chute downwind so that the wind helps you blow the snow. It is usually best to move up and down the len… Read more »
Preparing Your Snowblower for Winter
Now is a great time to take your machine to a local dealer for any needed maintenance or repairs. If you're planning to do your own maintenance, or just want to see what we recommend, please follow these tips, which will help ensure your snowblower is ready for winter.
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How To Select The Right Blower For You
Gas or electric? Determine which power source will best meet the needs of your lawn size. If your yard is a ½ acre or larger, and you cannot reach every area with an extension cord, you may want to… Read more »
Understanding Blower Power
When shopping for a new blower, many consumers look at the “miles per hour” rating to assess the power of a blower. However, it is possible for a 230 MPH blower to have more power tha… Read more »
Take the Work Out of Yard Work
You can reduce the time and money spent maintaining your lawn with simple acts, such as cutting your lawn at the appropriate height and using slow-release fertilizers. You can also realize large savings by changing your opinion about what constitutes a beautiful lawn. Clover, for example, is not an undesirable. A sprinkling of violets is quite beautiful. It is natural in mid-summer periods for your grass to turn temporarily brown. Remember, early lawns were inspired by grassy openings in the forest, not by golf courses or pictures in magazines.… Read more »
Setting the Right Mowing Height
There are several reasons not to cut your grass too short. Grass grows from the crown, not the blade tips, a trait that makes grass ideal for lawns. Grass keeps growing despite regularly cutt… Read more »
Rules for Smart Mowing
Cut no more than one-third the height of the grass in any single mowing. By setting cutting heights correctly, you can greatly reduce weed growth and mowing frequency. Mow only when the gra… Read more »
Spring Equipment Preparation
After your equipment has been stored all winter, you should take your machine(s) to a local dealer for any needed maintenance or repairs before using it during the upcoming season. If you lik… Read more »
Mower Timesavers
It is easier to adjust the cutting blade height if you get the weight off the wheels by supporting one side of the mower at a time on a wood block. Cooking spray on the underside of the deck will make… Read more »
Changing Cutting Modes Should Be Easy
It should be easy to change cutting modes. In the example shown above, you just lift the cover to install discharge chute. Most rear bags are relatively easy to remove and replace. For exam… Read more »
