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Time Cutter deck lift pedal

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WiTimeCutter

Hi all,I just purchased a Toro Time Cutter 50" with MyRide. So far I love the machine, the only thing I am not so sure about is the deck lift pedal. I am a larger guy, 6'2" 370lb and I find it difficult to get my foot to the pedal as my knee makes contact with the control arm. I am wondering if anyone has modified the pedal to allow easier use of the foot pedal. I am thinking of using the hole for the foot peg and extending the peg forward toward the front of the machine to make it easier to get to the pedal.Anyone have thoughts or suggestions on this?


#2

BudLight72

BudLight72

I have the same issue but at this point haven’t considered looking for a solution. I’ll take a look to see if I can come up with some ideas. I do think any changes will need to be capable of handling what I consider to be the fairly high pressures you put on that pedal to get the deck to move up. Mine is a 42” and doesn’t come with the lift pedal. I ordered and installed the lift pedal myself.


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Rivets

Sorry to ask a stupid question, but why are you trying to adjust deck height with the control arms in the run position? If you use the deck lift pedal, when the arms are out, you should not be making contact with them.


#4

BudLight72

BudLight72

Rivets said:
Sorry to ask a stupid question, but why are you trying to adjust deck height with the control arms in the run position? If you use the deck lift pedal, when the arms are out, you should not be making contact with them.
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You use the pedal to lift the deck when we get into a situation where it’s going scalp the grass. So it’s just a quick lift then right back down to the standard cutting height as you pass across the high spot.


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Rivets

To be honest with you, I’ve never heard of the deck lift being used this way.


#6

7394

7394

Rivets- I have used my deck lift pedal on my former Toro & Liberty, while mowing down back & last minute I spot a baseball or something in the un-cut grass that I'm heading for. Quick lift to save the blades etc.. (y)

To the OP, Yes modify to suit your needs. Warranty ? Could be affected, depends on Dealer should you need to have it taken in..

PS: The control arms / lap bars are adjustable, & you should be able to move them up one hole for additional leg clearance..


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Rivets

Ok, but I would stop and pick up the ball and keep my cutting height equal and looking good. I just in your case speed overtakes looks. To each his own.


#8

7394

7394

Rivets said:
Ok, but I would stop and pick up the ball and keep my cutting height equal and looking good.
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Yes same here, but have had incidents where the ball was not noticed till it was gonna be mowed over.. Then I back up & p/up ball & mow clean at same height, of course.. I'm cutting @ 4.5" tall on Fescue.


#9

7394

7394

Rivets said:
just in your case speed overtakes looks. To each his own.
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Why do ya reply when you just wanna stir up something with me ?


#10

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Rivets

Just because people need to know that you using it that way doesn’t make it right. As I said to each his own, I can’t control how you use your equipment, but I can let others know why certain things were designed certain ways. Read my signature!


#11

BudLight72

BudLight72

Foot Lift Kit
The foot lift kit allows EZTrak mower operators to easily raise or lower the mower deck without having to use their hands. This attachment is great for quickly raising or lowering the deck when unexpected obstacles like tree roots or rocks appear in the mowing path.

spotted this reference to a John Deere.

I have swales in one area of my lawn and if I leave my deck at the preferred height of 3” it will scalp the grass. As my mower moves across these higher points, I use the lift pedal to prevent the scalping. And just because you don’t think people are using it correctly doesn’t make you correct. And if this forum is turning into Facebook I’m out of here permanently.


#12

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Rivets

I didn’t say it was used incorrectly, I said it wasn’t designed for that purpose. As I also said, to each his own, do as you please.


#13

7394

7394

Rivets said:
I said it wasn’t designed for that purpose
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Where does it state that ?


#14

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Rivets

To us old farts, it’s called the book of COMMON SENSE.


#15

7394

7394

I'm probably older than you, but (IMO) common sense would dictate that pedal could be usable for anything that seems helpful..

And I'm out on this thread..


#16

BudLight72

BudLight72

On my Toro mower, the foot lift kit is an optional accessory which I purchased and installed myself. The deck height adjustment, as provided by the factory, is performed using a handle which has a slotted index.
And I concur, I’m out of this thread as well. I hope everyone has a great day.


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jcworks

Rivets said:
To be honest with you, I’ve never heard of the deck lift being used this way.
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I use the deck lift pedal on my MX5060 every time I mow because of tree roots above the ground. I do it in the run position too.


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jcworks

WiTimeCutter said:
Hi all,I just purchased a Toro Time Cutter 50" with MyRide. So far I love the machine, the only thing I am not so sure about is the deck lift pedal. I am a larger guy, 6'2" 370lb and I find it difficult to get my foot to the pedal as my knee makes contact with the control arm. I am wondering if anyone has modified the pedal to allow easier use of the foot pedal. I am thinking of using the hole for the foot peg and extending the peg forward toward the front of the machine to make it easier to get to the pedal.Anyone have thoughts or suggestions on this?
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I don't have that problem; I just step on it, mow over the area, then let it back down. However, if you want to make an attachment it shouldn't be too hard to do. Make some measurements of what you need, draw it out on paper (like a schematic) and take it to a machine shop. They could probably make it pretty easily. It could fit over the pedal, extend out to the left a bit, then extend it forward to accommodate you. I made an attachment for my 50" deck on my that fits over the opening where the grass is expelled. Bought a sheet of 1/8" steel, had a machine shop cut it to my measurements, drilled some holes to bolt on and it works just fine for mulching leaves. Beats that $150 attachment Toro makes and I dont have to remove the deck to put it on. My yard would be 3" deep in leaves in the fall/winter. Works good for me.


#19

BudLight72

BudLight72

jcworks said:
I don't have that problem; I just step on it, mow over the area, then let it back down. However, if you want to make an attachment it shouldn't be too hard to do. Make some measurements of what you need, draw it out on paper (like a schematic) and take it to a machine shop. They could probably make it pretty easily. It could fit over the pedal, extend out to the left a bit, then extend it forward to accommodate you. I made an attachment for my 50" deck on my that fits over the opening where the grass is expelled. Bought a sheet of 1/8" steel, had a machine shop cut it to my measurements, drilled some holes to bolt on and it works just fine for mulching leaves. Beats that $150 attachment Toro makes and I dont have to remove the deck to put it on. My yard would be 3" deep in leaves in the fall/winter. Works good for me.
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How do you open/close your chute blocker? I built mine with a piece of 22 ga. steel from Lowes using a locking throttle cable from NAPA.

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Lawn Ranger Don

WiTimeCutter said:
Hi all,I just purchased a Toro Time Cutter 50" with MyRide. So far I love the machine, the only thing I am not so sure about is the deck lift pedal. I am a larger guy, 6'2" 370lb and I find it difficult to get my foot to the pedal as my knee makes contact with the control arm. I am wondering if anyone has modified the pedal to allow easier use of the foot pedal. I am thinking of using the hole for the foot peg and extending the peg forward toward the front of the machine to make it easier to get to the pedal.Anyone have thoughts or suggestions on this?
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I know a guy that has the same problem and somehow he uses the other leg to press it. I also seen it on a YouTube video.


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jcworks

I'm 6'4 and I use mine. But I'm way under 370 . I would think you could get a welder to weld on an extension to that pedal to fit you, or you could make one yourself and bolt it on if you're geared to the DIY type thing.


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bertsmobile1

If you extend the deck lift pedal the floor board will not lift fully which makes belt changing a touch more difficult unless you cut a corner out of it .


#23

7394

7394

Timecutter floorboard does not lift.. It is fixed.


#24

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Lawn Ranger Don

jcworks said:
I'm 6'4 and I use mine. But I'm way under 370 . I would think you could get a welder to weld on an extension to that pedal to fit you, or you could make one yourself and bolt it on if you're geared to the DIY type thing.
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Are you trying to make it further away or closer to you? I guess further away because you have long legs.


#25

Hammermechanicman

Hammermechanicman

Rivets said:
To be honest with you, I’ve never heard of the deck lift being used this way.
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Lots of commercial guys have lift pedals. They use it when curb hopping or going over sprinkler heads and the like. They use the lift pedal while mowing to save time.


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bertsmobile1

Ooops
Must be mixing it up with the Z Masters I service from the same customer


#27

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jcworks

Lawn Ranger Don said:
Are you trying to make it further away or closer to you? I guess further away because you have long legs.
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I"m not the one asking about making adjustments, I was just responding to a guy that said he was 370 lbs and could not press the pedal. It was him that was asking about making adjustments. In fact, I don't even see his post at the top, how'd that happen? I guess he removed it.


#28

7394

7394

It happens..


#29

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Lawn Ranger Don

jcworks said:
I"m not the one asking about making adjustments, I was just responding to a guy that said he was 370 lbs and could not press the pedal. It was him that was asking about making adjustments. In fact, I don't even see his post at the top, how'd that happen? I guess he removed it.
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Oh Sorry, I got confused. I meant WiTimeCutter Its still on the top of page one.


#30

7394

7394

Don't sweat the small stuff... Enjoy.


#31

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jcworks

Lawn Ranger Don said:
Oh Sorry, I got confused. I meant WiTimeCutter Its still on the top of page one.
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I see the original comment now. I didn't realize this changed pages. You taught me something. Thanks. But to answer your question I think he (WiTimeCutter) probably wants the pedal further away. You'd have to ask him to be sure. In MY case, my legs are long and I do have a slight issue getting to the pedal but its no big deal - I can get to it. In his case its his size, so I would think a welded on or bolted on DIY made pedal extending it toward the front of the machine without interfering with the original pedal's movement would work. I don't know, its just my guess without seeing it.


#32

7394

7394

Agreed.


#33

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Shadyrider

I drilled another hole about 3 inches below the original and moved the foot piece down and now I can reach it on the go.


#34

7394

7394

There ya go..


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