#LAWN STRIPING KIT MANUAL#

* 1/2' Superstrut nuts that slide in the channels. * 1/2' Bolts for all 'L' bracket connections * PVC pipe 1/2' cut into small pieces for spacers between the wheels * Upper 'L' brackets to attach to the mower 10' X 8' * Lower 'L' brackets for the wheels 4' X 1 1/2' (I found some Superstrut brackets that worked perfectly) * Frame is made out of 2 pieces of Superstrut bolted together (can be found at Home Depot or any electrical supply house) * End caps - 5/8' for the ends of the steel shaft * Rollers are boat trailer rollers - 5' high X 3' wide X 5/8' diameter bushings This design is super flexible.It can be adjusted to fit any mower.push, walk-behind, tractor or commercial zero turn.For my Exmark Metro I did not have to drill any holes, I used the pre-drilled holes that were already there. a single roller because when you make sharp turns the outer roller are able to spin faster and follow the mover perfectly. My roller assemble is pretty heavy (approx 50 lbs) which really does a good job bending the grass over without hurting it. If you have access to some old boat trailer rollers you build it for a lot less.I've seen the chains and rubber strip stripers but I like the roller version the best. However, I saved $'s by building it myself and had fun doing it! I built mine under $150 including drill bits that I needed for the project. Here is my home made version.Looks very similar to a commercial one that I saw.Big League Lawns. Thank you.Been looking to build a home made lawn striper for some time now.Been reading all the previous posts and looked at some commercial versions. I am still loyal to the Toro brand, but not this defective product. Hence, please avoid this product, in order to avoid this headache and loss of money. I am stuck with a plastic brick after 2 weeks of use. Secondly, the Toro 1 year warranty is useless in protecting the homeowner against this defect or Toro roller assembly break. The Toro roller assembly will buckle and high pressure is applied again to the hairline fracture that may result in a break. (See photos)Īlso, if the homeowner mows forward too close to shrubs, then pull the mower slightly backwards in order to turn. The more pressure is applied until the hairline fracture result in a break.

Specifically, as the home owner makes alternating turns at the end of mowing rows (left at one end, then right at the other end), pressure is applied to the connection point (the hole) on the Toro roller assembly that can result in a hairline fracture. There is a defect in the construction of Toro roller assembly - part #120-7051 which causes it to break from Toro hitch tube assembly - part #120-7056, under normal lawn mowing use. Got TONS of compliments from neighbors and people passing by. Did not effect the performance of the roller. I found one that fits and have had zero issues. I saw a hack where someone used a carabiner in place of that hook. The hook that the roller attaches too, the nut tends to loosen up from all the vibrations. Takes some practice, but after a few mows, you'll get the hang of maneuvering with the roller and creating a stand out pattern. Definitely mowing around the edges first with/out the roller makes striping easier. Going over your lines twice also really makes them pop.

#LAWN STRIPING KIT MANUAL#

I imagine if you are using a manual pusher, you'll get a good workout. Again, it adds more weight, but I have a self propelled mower. It added 5-6 more pounds and the stripes were definitely more defined. And I also add water before I use it each time. Mine was a Toro mower too.Ĭouple of things that’ll make your stripes pop. Attaching the hardware to mower can be somewhat challenging depending on your mower. Can be heavy and some extra work if your lawn is “hilly”. Easy to remove roller when you don’t need it.Ĭons: Parts look cheaply made. Ordering and shipping was very easy through HD. After months of research, I decided to pull the trigger.

Lawn striping kit