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- Page 1 Form No. 3356-674 Rev B Commercial Walk-Behind Mower Fixed Deck, Pistol Grip, Hydro, with 36in TURBO FORCE® Cutting Unit Model No. 30984—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for Important calls attention to special mechanical product and accessory information, help finding a information and Note emphasizes general information dealer, or to register your product. - Page 3 Controls ............. 12 Belt Maintenance............ 40 Specifications ............. 13 Checking the Belts..........40 Attachments/Accessories........13 Replacing the Mower Belt ........40 Operation..............14 Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension ...... 41 Adding Fuel ............14 Hydraulic System Maintenance ....... 42 Think Safety First ..........15 Servicing the Hydraulic System ......
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Page 4: Safety
Safety – Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Note: The addition of attachments made by – Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause •... -
Page 5: Toro Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must • Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade know. - Page 6 • Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
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Page 7: Slope Chart
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Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 98-0776 1-523552 98-5130 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75-80 ft-lb (102-106 N⋅m). - Page 9 98-3296 106-2733 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Continuous variable setting 103—2103 104-8569 105-4109 105-4110 106-0699...
- Page 10 106-2738 1. Park 4. Engine—stop 7. Fast 10. Neutral 2. Drive 5. Engine—run 8. Continuous variable setting 3. Neutral 6. Warning—wear ear 9. Slow protection. 106-2743 Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
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Page 11: Setup
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Check the fluids and tire pressure. – No parts required Install the grass deflector spring. Operator’s Manual Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Read the Operator’s Manual and watch the video before operating the machine. -
Page 12: Reading The Manual And Viewing The Safety Video
Oil drain hose Procedure • Read the Operator’s Manual. • View the safety video. • Fill out the registration card and mail it in or register online at www.Toro.com. • Use the oil drain hose when changing the engine oil. -
Page 13: Specifications
The blade control knob (PTO) is used to engage and Attachments/Accessories disengage the drive belt to drive the mower blades A selection of Toro approved attachments and with the OPC levers pressed against the handles. Pull the knob up to engage the blades and push down to accessories are available for use with the machine to disengage the blades. -
Page 14: Operation
Operation www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Adding Fuel Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Important: Never use methanol, gasoline... -
Page 15: Think Safety First
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. In certain conditions during fueling, static Add the correct amount of gas electricity can be released causing a spark stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most or explosion from gasoline can burn you and effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. -
Page 16: Starting And Stopping The Engine
If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust it. Refer to Servicing the Parking Brake. Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. -
Page 17: Operating The Neutral Locks
3. Disengage the blade control knob (PTO) and move the speed control lever to neutral. 4. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the engine off. 5. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to off. Figure 10 1. -
Page 18: The Safety Interlock System
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO) The Safety Interlock System 1. To engage blades, squeeze the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers against handle grips (Figure 12). If safety interlock switches are disconnected 2. Pull blade control knob (PTO) up. Hold the OPC or damaged the machine could operate levers against handle grip. -
Page 19: Driving The Machine Forward And Backward
1. Set the neutral locks and place speed control lever in neutral. Start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine. 2. Without holding the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers, pull the blade control knob (PTO) up. The engine should kill. 3. -
Page 20: Pushing The Machine By Hand
Pushing the Machine by Hand 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the The by-pass valves allow the machine to be pushed by parking brake. hand without the engine running. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all Important: Always push the machine by hand. - Page 21 • Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions. Use this position when bagging (Figure 17). • Use in wet conditions. • Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower.
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Page 22: Transporting Machines
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Caster Position
4. Hold the blade bolt and remove the nut. Slide the 5. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 top axle bolts bolt down through the spindle, and change the (Figure 20). spacers as needed (Figure 19). 6. Remove the 2 lower axle bolts (Figure 20). Figure 20 1. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Handle Height
2. Remove the latch pin, slide the caster from the support, and change the spacers (Figure 21). 3. Install the caster in the support and insert the latch pin (Figure 21). Adjusting the Handle Height The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator’s height preference. -
Page 25: Height Of Cut Chart
Height of Cut Chart Number of spacers Number of 1/4 inch blade spacers below spindle below caster 1/2 inch 3/16 inch (5 (13mm) Axle Position 1 inch (26 1–1/4 inch 1–1/2 inch 1–3/4 inch 2 inch (51 (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 inch 1–3/8 inch... -
Page 26: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Check the mower belt tension. •... -
Page 27: Lubricating The Caster And Wheel Bearings
Engine Maintenance 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease Servicing the Air Cleaner into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. -
Page 28: Servicing The Engine Oil
1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element (Figure 25). 2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Figure 25). 3. Place the air cleaner cover into position and tighten the cover knob (Figure 25). - Page 29 Figure 27 1. Oil dipstick 2. Filler tube 5. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean (Figure 27). 6. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, but do not thread onto tube (Figure 27). Figure 28 7.
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Page 30: Servicing The Spark Plugs
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 29). 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Figure 29). -
Page 31: Fuel System Maintenance
Fuel System Important: Always replace the spark plugs when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, Maintenance an oily film, or cracks. 3. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes Servicing the Fuel Tank (Figure 31). Bend the side electrode (Figure 31) if the gap is not correct. -
Page 32: Servicing The Fuel Filter
Figure 32 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Clamp Figure 33 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter Servicing the Fuel Filter 2. Fuel line Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. yearly, whichever occurs first. -
Page 33: Drive System Maintenance
Drive System 7. Check to make sure the safety switch is depressed and there is a 5/16 inch (8 mm) space between the Maintenance actuating tab and the switch. (Figure 35). 8. If needed, adjust switch location to create the Perform the following linkage adjustments when the 5/16 inch (8 mm) space (Figure 35). -
Page 34: Adjusting The Hydro Control Linkages
pulled against the neutral spring (neutral position) (Figure 36). Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to 12. Turn the adjusting bolt approximately 1/4 turn support machine and cause a serious injury. clockwise if the wheel is turning in reverse or turn the bolt approximately 1/4 turn counter-clockwise if •... - Page 35 Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support machine and cause a serious injury. • Use jack stands when supporting machine. • Do not use hydraulic jacks. Adjusting the Left Side Linkage 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2.
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Page 36: Adjusting The Control Rod
pivot spring. Repeat above adjustments if necessary (Figure 39). Figure 39 3. spring 1. Speed control lever 2. Rear pivot spring Figure 40 1. Hydro control linkage 3. Spring 2. Quick track knob 4. 1 inch (26 mm) Adjusting the Right Side Linkage 1. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Tracking
3. Run the unit and observe the tracking on a level, smooth, hard surface such as concrete or asphalt. 4. If the unit tracks to one side or the other, turn the quick track knob. Turn the knob right to steer right and turn the knob left to steer left (Figure 43). -
Page 38: Checking The Tire Pressure
Cooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Before each use remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor-governor levers and linkage. This will help insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine. -
Page 39: Brake Maintenance
Brake Maintenance 4. Rotate the lower brake link yoke clockwise into the yoke to tighten the parking brake; rotate the brake link yoke counterclockwise out of the yoke out to Servicing the Brake loosen the parking brake (Figure 47). Before each use, check the parking brake for proper Note: There should be approximately 1/4 inch operation. -
Page 40: Belt Maintenance
Belt Maintenance Checking the Belts Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating. Replacing the Mower Belt 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the Figure 49 parking brakes. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension
Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension Adjust the mower belt tension as follows: • After the first 8 operating hours. • After the first 25 operating hours. • After every 50 operating hours. Check the belt tension after the first 8 operating hours and 25 operating hours thereafter. -
Page 42: Hydraulic System Maintenance
Hydraulic System 6. If there is no fluid, add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the cold level of the baffle. Maintenance 7. Run the machine at low idle for 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm fluid. Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine. - Page 43 4. Locate filter under engine base and place drain pan critical area for purging air from the hydraulic system is under filter (Figure 53). between the oil reservoir and each charge pump located on the top of each variable displacement pump. Air 5.
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Page 44: Mower Deck Maintenance
Mower Deck Note: Hydraulic reservoir can be pressurized to up to 5 psi to speed this process. Maintenance 8. If either drive wheel still does not rotate, stop and repeat steps 4 and 5 on the respective pump. If wheels rotate slowly, the system may prime after Servicing the Cutting Blades additional running. - Page 45 To ensure optimum backward (Figure 56). performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. 1. Hold the blade bolt with a wrench.
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Page 46: Adjusting The Blade Brake
the end of the sail area only (Figure 60). Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. Figure 60 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Install the bolt, curved washer, and blade. Select the proper number of spacer(s) for the height-of- cut, and slide the bolt into the spindle (Figure 58). -
Page 47: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Figure 61 1. Spring mounting bolts 3. 1/8-3/16 inch (3mm-5mm) 2. Blade brake pad Figure 62 Replacing the Grass Deflector 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 2. Spacer 6. Grass Deflector 3. Locknut 7. L end of spring, place behind deck edge before installing bolt 4. -
Page 48: Storage
Storage 11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the area. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. to keep running. 2. Fuel shut off valve is closed. 2. Open the fuel shut off valve. 3. - Page 50 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Mower deck belt is worn or loose. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Mower deck belt is broken. 2. Install new deck belt. 3. Mower deck belt is off pulley. 3.
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Page 51: Schematics
Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. -) Hydraulic Schematic (Rev. -) - Page 52 Notes:...
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- Page 55 You are responsible for presenting your equipment to an Authorized Service Dealer as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact The Toro® Company at 1-952–948–4027 or call us toll free at the number listed in your Toro Warranty statement.
- Page 56 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.