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Toro 30329 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower proline gear 15 hp with 36 in. side discharge mower
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Form No. 3325–870
Mid–Size Mower
ProLine Gear 15 HP with 36 in. Side Discharge
Mower
30329—210000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3325–870 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 HP with 36 in. Side Discharge Mower 30329—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..... . . The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ... . .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Authorized Service Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates...

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. Slow down and use caution when making turns and They are flammable and vapors are explosive. crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing. Use only an approved container Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine point it at anyone.

  • Page 5: Toro Mower Safety

    Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from The following list contains safety information the mowing area. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall specific to Toro products and other safety information grass can hide obstacles. you must know.
  • Page 6 Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause injury. Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. Never use your hands.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety and Instruction 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. 67–5360 63–8440 68–8340 66–1340 54–9220 43–8480 105–4146 95–2814...
  • Page 10 104–8185 105–0840 105–4141 98–0776 105–4111 98–4387 104–8569...
  • Page 11 104–8171 105–4104 105–4105 105–4108...

  • Page 12: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious available.

  • Page 13: Set Up

    Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Control Panel 1. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the control panel to the rear frame. Discard these nuts and bolts.

  • Page 14: Install Shift Lever

    8. Slide the hose clamp onto the fuel line (Fig. 3). 9. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and secure it with a hose clamp (Fig. 3). Install Shift Lever 1. Remove the 3/8 in. locknut and spring disk washer m–5221 from the stud on top of the transmission.

  • Page 15: Install Handles

    8. If clearance is not correct, loosen control panel and adjust it side–to–side. Tighten control panel. Rear View m–5382 Figure 6 1. Handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. 7.

  • Page 16: Parking Brake Adjustment

    3. Adjust control rod length by threading rod in or out of rod fitting until there is a 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 mm to 6 mm) clearance between the control rod and bottom of neutral/brake lock (Fig. 8). 4. Install control rod to drive lever and neutral/brake lock.

  • Page 17: Controls

    Controls Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 11) before you start the engine and operate the machine. Throttle control – The throttle control has three positions: CHOKE, FAST and SLOW. Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers – OPC levers are used in conjunction with deck engagement switch (PTO) to release blade brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades.

  • Page 18: Parking Brake And Neutral Lock

    Important Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope may break or recoil assembly may be damaged. Stopping 1. Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 13). 2.

  • Page 19: Operating Mower Blade Control (Pto)

    The Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are released. The machine is shifted into gear without holding OPC levers. The blade control switch (PTO) is pulled on without holding the OPC levers. Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Wheel Drive Tension

    m–5372 m–5379 Figure 15 Figure 16 1. Drive lever 2. Gear shift lever 1. Position A, Normal 4. Drive spring Conditions 5. Adjustment bolt, In 2. Position B, More Severe position A 3. Position C, Most Severe 6. Drive pulley shield Backward 1.

  • Page 21: Transporting Machines

    Transporting Machines 2. Select hole in height-of-cut post corresponding to the height-of-cut desired (Fig. 17). Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. 3. Lift on side of deck and remove hairpin cotter Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting (Fig.

  • Page 22: Adjusting Gage Wheels

    2. Select a hole position so the gage wheels are a minimum of 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) off the ground for the height-of-cut to be used (Fig. 18). 3. Reinstall the stud nut and washer (Fig. 18). 4. Repeat adjustment on other gage wheels. m–5200 Figure 19 1.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 5 hours Oil—change Cutting Blades—check Mower Housing—clean 8 Hours...

  • Page 24: Air Cleaner Service

    Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.

  • Page 25: Engine Oil Service

    3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Fig. 20). Engine Oil Service Service Interval/Specification Change oil: m–5193 Figure 21 After the first 5 operating hours. 1. Foam element 2. Oil After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.

  • Page 26: Spark Plug Service

    5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil on Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil page 25, into the filler tube (Fig. 23). Now check the because the engine may be damaged. oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level, page 25. Slowly add additional oil to bring to “FULL”...

  • Page 27: Greasing And Lubrication

    Type: Champion RC12YC or Champion Premium Gold 2071 (or equivalent) Air Gap: 0.040 in. (1.00 mm) 0.040 in. Removing the Spark Plug (1.02 mm) 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.
  • Page 28 Where to Add Grease Lubricate the Transmission and Idler Bracket Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the CHECK SERVICE REFERENCE AID decal (Figure 28). 1. Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back of the machine (Fig. 29). 2. Lubricate the idler bracket pivots located in the back of the machine (Fig.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system. 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.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Electric Clutch

    Adjusting the Brake If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. 1. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Checking the Brake, page 29. 2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 17. 3.

  • Page 31: Fuel Filter Service

    5. Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. m–5234 Figure 37 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter m–5185 2. Fuel line Figure 36 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Clamp Cutting Blade Service Fuel Filter Service To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.

  • Page 32: Removing The Blades

    To ensure optimum Checking for Bent Blades performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may backward (Fig.

  • Page 33: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch

    Sharpening the Blades 2. Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on page 29. 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of 3. Check that the blades and spindle shafts are not bent. the blade (Fig.
  • Page 34 Checking Carrier Frame Front–to–Rear Pitch The carrier frame must have a pitch of a 1/4 in. over the length of 24 inches on the carrier frame. 1. Measure out 24 inches on the carrier frame (Fig. 46). 2. Measure carrier frame height at location “A” (Fig. 46). 3.

  • Page 35: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch

    m–2539 Figure 49 Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch m–5231 Figure 47 Changing the front–to–rear pitch is done by adjusting the 1. Caster Wheel 4. Same height at locations front height–of–cut posts. A and B 2. Carrier Frame 5. Caster spacers 3.

  • Page 36: Checking The Deck Side-To-Side Leveling

    Checking the Deck 2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 in. position following the height-of-cut decal. Side-to-Side Leveling 3. With the machine on level surface, position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 53). Measure at “A” and from level 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Fig.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Traction Belt

    m–5372 m–5321 Figure 55 Figure 56 1. Drive belt 3. Tire 1. Traction belt 5. Clutch wire connector 2. Drive spring 4. Adjustment bolt 2. Idler pulley 6. Pivot bolt 3. Clutch retainer 7. Drive pulley 4. Tension spring 8. Engine deck Replacing the Traction Belt 1.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt

    9. Install the PTO drive belt. Refer to Replacing the PTO 7. Install the new drive belt onto the PTO engagement Drive Belt on page 38. pulley and the top groove of the center spindle pulley (Fig. 58). 10. Reinstall the deck cover onto the cutting unit, then reinstall and tighten the knobs.

  • Page 39: Castor Wheel And Bearings Service

    2. Remove the locking pin and spacer(s) from the top of Important The inside diameter of the bushings may the castor wheel fork (Fig. 59). collapse slightly when installed. If the castor wheel fork does not slide into the new bushings, ream both bushings 3.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    4. Inspect the roller bearing, bushings, spanner bushing Note: Make sure the “L” end of spring is installed behind and inside of the wheel hub for wear. Replace any deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 62. defective or worn parts (Fig.

  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram WIRE COLOR CODES PINK BLACK BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET PTO Switch (Off) GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW Neutral HR MTR SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG Switch (In Neutral) IGNITION MODULES Clutch Operator Interlock Presence Relay Switch (No Operator) KEY SWITCH (OPEN = ON) HR MTR (CLOSED = OFF)

  • Page 42: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking B. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the refer to Fuel Tank, page 30, or operate engine until engine.
  • Page 43 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine loses power. Engine load is excessive. Reduce ground speed. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean air cleaner element. 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.
  • Page 44 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Uneven cutting height. 1. Blade(s) not sharp. 1. Sharpen blade(s). 2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install new cutting blade(s). 3. Mower is not level. 3. Level mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. 4. Underside of mower is dirty. 4.

  • Page 48: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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