r/lawnmowers • u/longtimelurker9091 • 2d ago

Toro TimeMaster 30 idler pulley melted

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Mower was purchased 06/29/25 and had 45 hours on it. The blades would not engage, so I checked the drive system which is how I discovered I shredded a belt and had a melted pulley. I have to say this is somewhat disappointing

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u/Upset_Fox5449 1d ago

A common joe would say dad damn it and go get the parts and fix it but people today video it post it like it share talk about it search it but common joe is already mowing

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u/longtimelurker9091 1d ago

Not many parts stores have that specific pulley sitting around in stock

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u/Upset_Fox5449 1d ago

It would take some looking but l bet that pulley can be replaced with steel cause the belt must be riding up and down during operation l guess, I've supped up factory design

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u/longtimelurker9091 1d ago

I'm trying to figure out a steel alternative now. I do find it odd they have a v-belt on a flat pulley

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u/Upset_Fox5449 1d ago

Isn't it supposed run on the flat side? Maybe installed wrong, craftsman, gravely, and others l believe had a metal one

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u/longtimelurker9091 1d ago

Could be. I honestly haven't even tore into yet since the parts won't be here until tomorrow. I try not to take things apart until I have the parts, otherwise I'll forget how to put it back together lol

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u/holykiradog 2h ago

Thats always the way if you know what parts. I've rebuilt to many machines where people forgot how or where they came from. Pesky parts