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FORM NO. 3322–489 ProLine 20 HP Traction Unit Model No. 30611 – 990001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.
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The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. with your new product, so feel free to contact your...
Safety Safe Operation Practices for Preparation Ride-on (riding) Rotary While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the Lawnmower Machines equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Training Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects Read the instructions carefully.
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Safety Operation Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. Do not operate the engine in a confined space Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can other than grass. collect. When using any attachments, never direct Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Safety 15. Stop the engine and disengage drive to Sound Pressure attachment This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted before refuelling; sound pressure at the operator ear of: 88 dB(A), based on measurements of identical machines per ANSI before removing the grass catcher; B71.5–1984 procedure.
Safety Symbols Glossary Fire, open light & smoking Safety alert triangle– symbol within triangle prohibited indicates a hazard Fire or open flame Safety alert symbol Explosion Read operator’s manual Consult technical manual Do not dispose of lead for proper service procedures battery in garbage Shut off engine &...
Safety Symbols Glossary Do not open or Stored energy hazard, remove safety shields kickback or upward motion while engine is running Thrown or flying objects, Waite until all machine whole body exposure components have completely stopped before touching them Thrown or flying objects, whole body exposure Machine rollover, riding mower...
Safety Symbols Glossary Fast Engine Oil Slow Battery Decreasing/Increasing On/Run Gas Tank Level Off/stop Lock Engine start Power take off (PTO) Engine stop Engage Choke Disengage Brake system Attachmant Raise Parking brake Attachment Lower...
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for POTENTIAL HAZARD automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded In certain conditions gasoline is extremely regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is flammable and highly explosive. not available. WHAT CAN HAPPEN IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn...
Gasoline and Oil Stabilizer/Conditioner Filling the Fuel Tank Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner Shut the engine off and set the parking brake. to the gas. Using a stabilizer/conditioner in the Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the machine: cap.
Set-Up Activate the Battery Remove filler caps from the battery. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the electrolyte level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 4). Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet. If already installed, remove the battery from the holder.
Set-Up POTENTIAL HAZARD Charging battery produces gasses. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Battery gasses can explode. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the Figure 6 charger from the electrical outlet then from the 1.
Operation Think Safety First Stopping Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 7). Please carefully read all the safety instructions and symbols in the safety section. Knowing this Note: If the engine has been working hard or information could help you, your family, pets or is hot, let it idle for a minute before bystanders avoid injury.
Operation Operating the Power Take Off Forward (PTO) To go forward, place your foot on the traction pedal (Fig. 8). The power take off (PTO) switch engages and Release the parking brake. disengages power to the electric clutch. Slowly press on the upper pad of the traction pedal to move forward (Fig.
Operation Parking Brake Implement Lift Lever Always set the parking brake when you stop the The implement lift lever (Fig. 9) is used to raise and machine or leave it unattended. lower various attachments. Note: When done using implement engage Setting the Parking Brake lock bracket and tighen knob.
In an emergency, the traction unit can be pushed or and start the engine. While the engine is running, towed for a very short distance. Toro does not engage the power take off (PTO) and rise recommend this as standard procedure.
Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Service Oil—check level Oil—change* Initial Oil Filter–change* (100 hours, every other oil change) Safety System—check Brake—check Engine—clean outside and cooling fins Bearings\Bushings—grease* Foam Air Cleaner—clean* Paper Air Cleaner—clean* Paper Air Cleaner—replace* Spark Plug(s)—check Belts—check for wear/cracks...
Maintenance Belt Guard Air Cleaner You will have to remove the belt guard to perform Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 maintenance under seat and engine cover. operating hours. Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating Removing Belt Guard hours.
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Maintenance Carefully slide the foam element off the paper Paper Element element (Fig. 13). A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to Unscrew the cover nut and remove the cover and remove dust and dirt (Fig. 15). paper element (Fig. 13). B.
Maintenance Engine Oil Checking Oil Level Raise seat and remove belt guard. See Removing Service Interval/Specification Belt Guard on page 21. Change oil: Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, After the first 8 operating hours.
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Maintenance Changing/Draining Oil Change Oil Filter Service Interval/Specification Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. Replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every other Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly oil change.
Maintenance Spark Plug Rotate tank and set in hood to prevent fuel spilling. Service Interval/Specification Push out plastic cover from access hole in plate between engine and gas tank. Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating hours. Make sure the air gap between the center and Pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s).
Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Service Interval/Specification 1 mm Grease all bearings and bushings every 25 operating (0.040 in.) hours. Grease more frequently (daily) when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease Type: General-purpose lithium base grease. How to Grease Figure 20 Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the 1.
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Maintenance Lubricate spindles, steering shaft and pivot Lubricate the traction pedal bushings with a few (Fig. 22). drops of SAE 10W–30 oil or dry spray lube and the steering shaft (Fig. 24). Figure 24 Figure 22 Lubricate the axle bearings (Fig. 23). Once a year, grease front wheel hub to prevent the formation of rust and to simplify future wheel removal.
Maintenance Brake Adjust the Brake If drive wheels do not rotate freely when brake lever Always set the parking brake when you stop the is in the OFF position, or brake does not hold when machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake lever is in the ON position, an adjustment is required.
Maintenance Fuel Filter Tire Pressure Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as or yearly, whichever occurs first. specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Fig.
Maintenance Cleaning the Cooling System Adjust Belts Service Interval/Specification If belt slippage occurs, idler pulleys must be adjusted to increase belt tension. Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the grime from the entire machine, muffler and engine air parking brake, and turn the ignition key to intake screen Every 100 operating hours clean dirt “OFF”...
Maintenance Replace Belts Adjust Lift Cylinder and Counterbalance Springs To replace traction or jackshaft belt, use the following procedures and belt routing diagram (Fig. 29). Raise seat and remove belt guard. See Removing Belt Guard on page 21. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to Start engine and lower lift arms (cutting unit) “OFF”...
Maintenance Start engine and raise lift arms (cutting unit) Adjust Transmission Neutral until lift cylinder is fully retracted and lift (cutting unit) is fully raised. The machine must not creep when traction pedal is released. If it does creep, an adjustment is required. Check distance between clevis pin and bottom hooks of springs (Fig.
Maintenance Adjust Electric Clutch The clutch is adjusted to ensure proper engagement and braking action. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key. To adjust clutch, tighten or loosen lock nuts on flange studs (Fig.
Maintenance Check Hydraulic System Fluid Change Hydraulic System Oil The hydraulic system is designed to operate on SAE The hydraulic system oil must be changed after every 10W–30 engine oil or, as a substitute, SAE 10W–40 250 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes engine oil.
The intervals are: initially, after the first 5 hours of operation, and thereafter every 250 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. Use a genuine TORO oil filter for replacement. Remove hydraulic oil filter from mounting head. Use bottom type filter wrench (Fig. 35). Dispose of filter properly.
Maintenance Change Front Axle Oil Battery Service Interval/Specification After every 500 hours of operation, change oil in the front axle. Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 50 Run machine before changing oil to warm oil. hours. Always keep the battery clean and fully Warm oil flows more freely and carries more charged.
Charging the Battery Prevent corrosion of wiring terminals by applying IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully Grafo 112X (Skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is 505-47, to the inside of all harness connectors especially important to prevent battery whenever the harness is replaced.
Maintenance Wiring Diagram IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUITRY B+S+I START DIODE MODULE A+B+I OPEN CONNECTOR CLUTCH GREY WHITE BLACK BLACK ENGINE CONNECTOR HOUR GREEN TO MAGNETO METER BLACK RELAY BLUE TO REGULA- PTO SWITCH CIRCUITRY BLUE BLUE A + B C + D BROWN VIOLET TO STARTER...
Maintenance Cleaning and Storage IMPORTANT: The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being damaged at temperatures below 0 C (32 F). Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the A fully charged battery maintains its charge parking brake, and turn the ignition key to for about 50 days at temperatures lower than “OFF”...
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Maintenance 12. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Spark Plug, page 25. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Now use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter does not rotate. Power take off (PTO) switch Move (PTO) switch to is ENGAGED. DISENGAGED. Traction control pedal is not in Move traction control pedal to neutral. neutral position. Electrical connections are Check electrical connections corroded or loose.
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine overheats. Engine load is excessive. Reduce ground speed. Oil level in crankcase is low. Add oil to crankcase. Cooling fins and air passages Remove obstruction from under engine blower housing cooling fins and air passages. are plugged.