Install Upper Handle; Install Control Rods - Toro 30250TE Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower proline gear 12.5 hp with 36 in. side discharge mower
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5. Align the control panel, side to side, so there is 1/16
in. (2 mm) space between panel and lever.
6. Secure the right side control panel and fuel tank to the
rear frame (Fig. 3) with 2 bolts
(5/16 x 7/8 in. (22mm)), lock washers (5/16 in.) and
washers (5/16 in.) (Fig. 3).
7. Secure the left side control panel and fuel tank to the
rear frame (Fig. 3) with 2 studs, washers (5/16 in.),
springs and locknuts (5/16 in.) (Fig. 3).
Figure 3
1. Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 in. (22mm)
2. Lock washers, 5/16 in.
3. Washer, 5/16 in.
4. Fuel line
5. Hose clamp
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).
10. Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of
lever in slot of control panel. Clearance between top of
lever and the top of the slot should be about equal to
the clearance between bottom of the lever and the
bottom of the slot.
11. If clearance is not correct, remove lever and bend it
slightly to adjust.
Note: Do not bend lever while attached to transmission
shaft or damage may occur.

Install Upper Handle

1. Align upper handle with upper mounting holes in rear
frame (Fig. 4).
2. Secure each upper mounting hole with a flange bolt
(3/8 x 1 in. (26mm)) and flange nut (Fig. 4).
3. Select high, medium or low position for the lower
mounting hole (Fig. 4). This allows the upper handle
to be adjusted to the user's height preference.
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6. Stud
7. Spring
8. Locknut
9. Control panel
10. Fuel tank connection
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4. Secure each lower mounting hole with a flange bolt
(3/8 x 1 in. (26mm)) and flange nut (Fig. 4).
Figure 4
1. Upper handle
2. Rear frame
3. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 in.
(26mm)
4. Flange nut, 3/8 in.

Install Control Rods

1. Thread rod fittings equal distance onto each control
rod. For a starting point, thread fittings on
approximately 1–3/4 in. (44 mm) from the start of the
threads (Fig. 5).
2. Slide clevis pins through rod fittings and mounting
holes in idler brackets (from outside) (Fig. 5). Secure
with washers and hairpin cotters (Fig. 5).
Figure 5
1. Control rod and fitting
2. 1–3/4in. (44 mm)
3. Idler bracket
3. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar
with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be
approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. (25–32 mm) (Fig. 6).
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5. Upper mounting hole
6. Lower mounting holes
7. Low position
8. High position
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4. Clevis pin, washer and
hairpin cotter

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