California trimmer - 20 inch 7 blade reel mower - Honda GX120 motor - in-depth Overview

In this video, Dwayne W🌎RLD, takes an in-depth look into the California Trimmer 20 inch 7 blade reel mower. Dwayne shared many of the different technical and functional parts on the reel mower. This is part 1 of a 2 part series reviewing the California trimmer

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Equipment
Cal trimmer - 20inch 7 blade reel mower - Honda GX120 motor - residential model RL205h

Accessories
20 inch Cal trimmer split front grooved roller
Cal trimmer back lap kit -
- front jack stand
- 1/2 socket drill reel adapter
- 80 grit Lapping compound

Replacement part shown
Drive belt - 4L180

Video timeline

00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Cal trimmer orbital view
02:38 - CT accessories
03:37 - CT front grooved roller
05:37 - Reel Overview
06:15 - Reel to bedknife adjustment
07:05 - Reel Cutting test
08:49 - HOC adjustment
10:15 - Honda GX120 motor overview
14:04 - handlebar & controls
15:49 - Rear tires overview
17:26 - Zerk fittings
18:12 - reel chain overview
19:41 - Belt cover overview
20:01 - Drive belt
21:32 - Belt Guard
23:05 - CT start up - how to
23:49 - Reel spinning
24:53 - Final thoughts / Outro

[michaelwilson]

Thank you so much for the walkthrough I think I missed the gas cutoff switch😅

[Lee-tqsi]

Ordered & received mine last month after watching Dwayne's World videos. Bye-bye rotary mower! The CT cuts like a dream! Leaves nice stripes on my low cut centipede grass. Solid build, this thing is a "tank". Shipping weight of 200 lbs. I'm guessing the operating weight is around 150 lbs. You have to think 2 or 3 paces ahead when turning it or mowing around tight areas and curves. The company has great customer service. They sold me a like-new refurbished floor model at a nice discount. They also talked me through a few set-up features after the mower arrived!

[unclebobo]

Thank You for the in depth look at the California Trimmer. I’m really thinking about purchasing one for my lawn. I’ve been using a push reel mower and I desperately want to upgrade to a power reel mower and get an even better quality of a cut. Thank You for the information

[rross]

This was a very thorough video. The Cal Trimmer is an awesome machine. I have 2. Both are 25 inches. One has a 4 horse Briggs the other is a kohler 91. Both are original machines from the 60's. I'm thinking of updating one with a new Honda motor. But using them is a lot of fun. I actually look forward to doing my yard work. I also have a couple of Mclanes 20 inches. I like them too. Reel mowing is a whole different level. By the way.... fun fact... the Cal Trimmer always throws the grass to the left. That's good to know when you are close to flower beds. Great Videos. Keep up the GOOD WORK!

[Lee-tqsi]

For those who prefer battery-powered mowers, the company informed me they developed a battery-powered version, which comes out this summer!

[miguelbustamante]

Thanks for the video I found it very helpful wish I had seen it before purchasing my cal trimmer to know more about it! Now I do thanks to this video..definitely you tube need more videos like this one! Hope I can see a video on changing oil and back lapping soon great job man..

[TheCureThatKillz]

What’s the best beginner reel mower between $1, 500 - $2, 000

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[abelsalinas]

Can the CT cut 100 💵 bills? If so I'll order it next week !

[BSmith-qtev]

Awesome video!! I am currently mowing my celebration bermuda w a manual reel mower....I am planning on buying a CT or a McClane...your thoughts?
Legit video!!

[DavidLopez-lhgd]

After you put up the choke do you turn down the choke after it’s on ?? !! Please