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Page 1: Cutting Unit
Commercial Walk-Behind Mower Floating Deck, Split Lever, Hydro Drive with 48in and 52in TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 30488—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 30489—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3392-453* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN) - Page 2 You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Replacing the Pump-Drive Belt ........40 Safety ................4 Controls System Maintenance ........41 Safe Operating Practices........... 4 Adjusting the Motion-Control Handle .......41 Toro Mower Safety ..........5 Hydraulic System Maintenance ........43 Slope Indicator ............7 Servicing the Hydraulic System.........43 Safety and Instructional Decals ......... 8 Mower Deck Maintenance...........45... -
Page 4: Safety
Do not standards and with the instructions in this Operator’s operate unless they are functioning properly. Manual. Modifications to this machine should only be made by either the manufacturer or an Authorized Toro Operation Dealer. •... -
Page 5: Toro Mower Safety
• Do not use a nozzle lock open device. • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change your clothing The following list contains safety information specific to Toro immediately. products and other safety information you must know. • Do not overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten This product is capable of amputating hands and feet, and securely. -
Page 6: Slope Operation
Toro equipment, count on Toro any objects, and do not contact them. genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers replacement parts designed to the exact engineering • Slow down before making turns and use extra caution. -
Page 7: Slope Indicator
Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 20 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 20 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope. -
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. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. - Page 9 112-9028 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. 112-8760 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. 114-3424 1. Traction control 3. Slow 5.
- Page 10 1. Fast 2. Engine speed 3. Slow 4. Choke 126-1400 1. Warning-Read the Operator’s manual. Use only Toro riding 115-4212 attachments. Use of other riding attachments may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury. 1. Hydraulic oil level 3. Warning—do not touch the hot surface.
- Page 11 130-0765 1. Read the Operator's 3. Remove the key from Manual. the ignition and read the Operator's Manual before performing maintenance. 2. Height-of-cut selection 130-8372 1. Height-of-cut 3. Turn off power before changing height-of-cut. 2. Hairpin cotter 4. Read the Operator's Manual.
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Page 13: Product Overview
Hour Meter Product Overview The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has operated. It operates when the engine is running. Use these times for scheduling regular maintenance (Figure Safety-Interlock Indicators There are symbols on the hour meter and indicate with a black triangle that the interlock component is in the correct position (Figure... -
Page 14: Specifications
A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories is Weight 327 kg (721 lb) available for use with the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. -
Page 15: Operation
Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Adding Fuel electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion • For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days from gasoline can burn you and others and can old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or damage property. -
Page 16: Checking The Engine-Oil Level
Operating the Parking Brake of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Before each use, check the parking brake Filling the Fuel Tank for proper operation. -
Page 17: Operating The Mower-Blade Control (Pto)
Operating the Mower-Blade 4. Move the throttle control to Fast, and move the choke lever to the On position before starting a cold engine Control (PTO) (Figure Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking. The blade-control switch (PTO) is used in conjunction with To start a warm engine, move throttle control midway the right side motion-control lever to engage and disengage between the Fast and Slow positions. -
Page 18: Using The Safety-Interlock System
Using the Safety-Interlock 2. Set the parking brake. System 3. Move the right side motion-control lever to the center, unlocked position. CAUTION Note: The blades should not rotate. If safety-interlock switches are disconnected or 4. Move the motion-control levers forward. damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly Note: The engine should stop. -
Page 19: Stopping The Machine
Driving Forward Stopping the Machine 1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the To stop the machine, move the motion-control levers to Parking Brake (page 16). neutral, move the right side motion-control lever into the neutral-lock position, disengage the power take off (PTO), 2. -
Page 20: Transporting The Machine
Side Discharging or Mulching 6. Close the bypass valves, but do not overtighten them. the Grass Important: Do not start or operate the machine with the bypass valves open. Damage to the This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses system may occur. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers
Figure 16 40 inch, 48 inch, and 52 inch Mower Decks 1. Mower deck 4. Anti-scalp rollers 2. Bolt 5. Nut 3. Spacer Figure 15 1. Carrier frame 4. Spacers 2. Hairpin cotter 5. Front of the height-of-cut post 3. Back of the height-of-cut post Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers... -
Page 22: Adjusting The Flow Baffle
Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are only recommendations for use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and the height of the grass. Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle. Position A This is the full rear position (see Figure... -
Page 23: Using The Mid-Size Weight
Position C This is the full open position. The suggested use for this position is as follows (Figure 22). • Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions. • Use in wet conditions. • Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. Figure 23 Installing the front weight 1. -
Page 24: Maintenance
Every 250 hours • Grease the front wheel bearings (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). Every 400 hours • Change the hydraulic filter and the hydraulic oil when using Toro® HYPR-OIL™ Every 500 hours 500 hydraulic oil. • Paint chipped surfaces. -
Page 25: Lubrication
Lubrication Greasing the PTO Drive-Belt Idler and the Mower-Deck-Belt Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or Idler molybdenum base grease. 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Service Interval: Every 50 hours 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving Every 50 hours parts to stop before leaving the operating position. -
Page 26: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance 2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Important: Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn. Servicing the Air Cleaner Servicing the Paper Air-Cleaner Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam air-cleaner element. Element Every 50 hours—Check the paper air-cleaner element. -
Page 27: Changing The Engine Oil
Checking the Engine-Oil Level 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 4. -
Page 28: Servicing The Spark Plugs
Checking the Spark Plugs 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket 1. Look at the center of the spark plugs (Figure 34). contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Figure 32). -
Page 29: Fuel System Maintenance
Fuel System Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank DANGER In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the Figure 35 engine is cold. -
Page 30: Servicing The Fuel-Vent System
Servicing the Fuel-Vent System Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. -
Page 31: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System WARNING Maintenance Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in Servicing the Battery personal injury. • Always Disconnect the negative (black) battery Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper cable before disconnecting the positive (red) towel to clean the battery case. -
Page 32: Adding Water To The Battery
Figure 39 1. Vent caps 3. Lower line 2. Upper line 2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery (page 32). Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine. -
Page 33: Servicing The Fuses
Charging the Battery Servicing the Fuses The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no WARNING maintenance. If a fuse blows, check the component or circuit Charging the battery produces gasses that can for a malfunction or short. explode. 1. -
Page 34: Drive System Maintenance
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Tracking If the machine does not track straight, adjustment is required. 1. Check the rear tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure (page 34). 2. Loosen the wing nuts on the right control rod, and Figure 43 rotate the turnbuckle in or out to ensure that the right side control lever is centered in the neutral-lock... -
Page 35: Servicing The Caster Wheel And Bearings
Servicing the Caster Wheel Note: Remember the location of the spacers on each fork to ensure correct installation, and to maintain a and Bearings level deck. 4. Insert a pin punch into the mounting tube and carefully The caster wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a drive out the bushings (Figure 45). -
Page 36: Adjusting The Electric Clutch
Adjusting the Electric Clutch Cooling System Maintenance Service Interval: Every 100 hours The clutch is adjustable to ensure proper engagement and proper braking. Cleaning the Air-Intake Screen 1. Insert a 0.381 to 0.533 mm (0.015 to 0.021 inch) feeler gauge through one inspection slot in the side of the Service Interval: Before each use or daily assembly. -
Page 37: Brake Maintenance
Brake Maintenance 10. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the Parking Brake (page 37). Servicing the Brake Before each use, check the brakes on both a level surface and slope. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. -
Page 38: Belt Maintenance
Belt Maintenance Replacing the Mower Belt Service Interval: Every 50 hours Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn deck belt. Replace the deck belt if any of these conditions are evident. -
Page 39: Replacing The Pto-Drive Belt
Replacing the PTO-Drive Belt Service Interval: Every 50 hours Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn drive belt. Replace the drive belt if any of these conditions are evident. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Pto-Drive Belt Idler-Spring Anchor
Adjusting the PTO-drive Belt Idler-Spring Anchor The position of the PTO idler can be adjusted to increase or decrease belt tension. Figure 51 for the idler position options. Figure 52 1. Hydraulic pumps 5. Clutch wire connector 2. Idler pulley 6. -
Page 41: Controls System Maintenance
Controls System Maintenance Adjusting the Motion-Control Handle Adjusting the Right Motion-Control Lever If the motion-control levers do not align horizontally, adjust the right motion-control lever. Note: Adjust the horizontal alignment before the front-to-back alignment. 1. Disengage the PTO, move the right motion-control lever to the neutral position, and set the parking brake. - Page 42 Figure 55 1. Right side 3. 1.6 to 2.4 mm (1/16 to 3/32 Figure 56 motion-control-lever pivot inch) gap needed between shown under controls switch and control lever 1. Left motion-control lever 3. Neutral-locked position 2. Right side motion-control 4. Switch 2.
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Page 43: Hydraulic System Maintenance
Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 250 hours—Change the hydraulic filter and the hydraulic oil when using Mobil ® 1 oil. Every 500 hours—Change the hydraulic filter and the hydraulic oil when using Toro ® HYPR-OIL ™ Figure 58 hydraulic oil. -
Page 44: Bleeding The Hydraulic System
11. Check the level and add fluid, if required. Do not overfill. Bleeding the Hydraulic System The traction system is self bleeding, however, it may be necessary to bleed the system if the fluid is changed or after work is performed on the system. 1. -
Page 45: Mower Deck Maintenance
Mower Deck Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. WARNING A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator's or bystander's area, resulting in serious personal injury or death. -
Page 46: Removing The Blades
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum 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 Figure 64 safety standards. -
Page 47: Correcting The Mower Quality Of Cut
Sharpening the Blades Correcting the Mower Quality of Cut 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade (Figure 65). Maintain the original angle. The blade retains its balance if the same amount of material If one deck blade cuts lower than the other, correct as follows. -
Page 48: Setting Up The Frame
Setting up the Frame 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Checking the Carrier Frame and the 3. Adjust the tire pressure in the rear tires to specifications; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure (page 34). -
Page 49: Checking The Mower Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
Checking the Mower Deck 3. Measure carrier-frame height at location B (Figure 69). Front-to-Rear Pitch 4. The height at location A must be 3 to 10 mm (1/8 inch to 3/8 inch) lower than location B (Figure 69). 1. Adjust the tire pressure in the rear tires to specifications; 5. -
Page 50: Changing The Mower Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
Changing the Mower Deck Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch Side-to-Side Height 1. Adjust the rear tire pressure to specifications; refer to Changing the front-to-rear pitch is done by adjusting the Checking the Tire Pressure (page 34). front height-of-cut posts. 2. -
Page 51: Changing The Mower Deck Side-To-Side Height
Changing the Mower Deck Replacing the Grass Deflector Side-to-Side Height WARNING Changing the side-to-side height is done by adjusting the rear An uncovered discharge opening could allow the tire pressure and the caster spacers. lawn mower to throw objects in the operator's or 1. -
Page 52: Cleaning
Cleaning Storage Cleaning and Storing the Cleaning under the Mower Machine Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily. brake, turn the ignition key to off, and remove the key. 1. - Page 53 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
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Page 54: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine will not start, starts hard, or 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. fails to keep running. 2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the choke lever to choke position. 3. - Page 55 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose or broken. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
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Page 56: Schematics
Schematics Hydraulic Schematic (Rev. A) - Page 57 Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
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- Page 60 Customers who have purchased Toro products outside 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 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.