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- Page 1 Form No. 3326-323 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 HP with 44 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30291TE—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (GB)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Adjusting Gage Wheels ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Adjusting Center Gage Wheels .... -
Page 3: Safety
To reduce the potential for injury, – Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. comply with these safety instructions. Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer Preparation reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
Before using, always visually inspect to see that Stop the blades if the lawn mower has to be tilted for guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and grass catchers, are in place and working correctly. when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed. -
Page 5: Sound Pressure Level
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use “will fit” parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard. -
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. 93-8069 1. Warning hot surface—stay away. 95–5851 1. Read the operator’s 4. - Page 10 95–5852 1. Warning—Chock or block wheels when parking on slope 93–7010 1. Thrown object 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hands or away. feet—stay away from rotating blades and 2. Thrown object moving parts. hazard—keep the deflector in place. 98–4387 1.
- Page 11 93-7818 1. Warning—read the operator’s manual for proper blade bolt torque. 93–7824 1. Thrown object 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hands or away. feet—stay away from rotating blades and 2. Thrown object moving parts. hazard—keep the deflector in place. 105–0841 1.
- Page 12 95–1545 1. Read the operator’s manual 4. Cutting/dismemberment 5. Warning—stop engine before 7. Slow for proper procedure. hazard of hands or leaving the machine. 8. Fast feet—stay away from rotating 2. Thrown object hazard—keep 6. Use lever to lock reference blades and moving parts.
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Page 13: 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 14: Assembly
Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing Fuel Tank and Fuel Line 1. Align fuel tank to top of rear frame and secure fuel tank right side with 2 bolts (5/16 x 7/8 in. (22mm)), 2 lock washers (5/16 in.) and 2 washers (5/16) (Fig. -
Page 15: Install Upper Handle
m–5339 m–5336 Figure 2 Figure 3 1. Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 in. 5. Spring 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole (22.5 mm) 6. Locknut 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting hole 2. Lock washer, 5/16 in. 7. Hose clamp 3. - Page 16 2. Remove hairpin cotter and rod from upper control bars (Fig. 4). 3. Press and hold upper control bars against reference bar, so stop hits (Fig. 4). 4. Push rod full forward until bearing is against control bracket stop. Loosen wing nut and thread turnbuckle in or out until rod aligns with holes in upper control bars (Fig.
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Page 17: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid
5. Make sure the vent caps are installed in the battery. Warning Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6 hours at 4 to 6 amps. Do not overcharge the battery. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. -
Page 18: Operation
Operation Reference Handle – Limits forward travel of control bar to pre-set position to help maintain desired ground speed and direction of travel. It is locked in position with quick Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine release levers. -
Page 19: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not require any choking. To start a warm engine, move throttle control to FAST position. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Before each use, check brake for 4. -
Page 20: The Safety Interlock System
Understanding the Safety Interlock 3. Pull blade switch (PTO) up and release. Hold blade control bail against control bar while operating. System 4. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if blade The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the control bail is released. -
Page 21: Bringing Machine To Neutral Position
Operate the machine with the engine speed set at slow or medium when learning how to use the controls. Practice driving the machine in a level open area. Ground Speed 1. Place the quick release levers in the unlock position (Fig. -
Page 22: Pushing The Machine By Hand
Important If the machine will be left unattended, close the fuel shut off valve and disconnect the wire(s) from the spark plug(s). Caution Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. -
Page 23: Adjusting Height-Of-Cut
Danger 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. Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death. Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf. -
Page 24: Adjusting Center Gage Wheels
m–5203 Figure 17 1. Gage Wheel 4. Nut 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. Do Not Remove. 3. Washer Adjusting Center Gage Wheels The gage wheels must be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. 1. After adjusting height-of-cut remove bolt, washers and nut (Fig. -
Page 25: 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 Mower Housing—clean 8 Hours Caster Wheels—grease... -
Page 26: Air Cleaner Service
Air Cleaner Service Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn. Service Interval/Specification Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours. Paper Element: Clean after every 25 operating hours. Replace after every 100 operating hours. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 27: Engine Oil Service
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Fig. 19). Engine Oil Service Service Interval/Specification Change oil: After the first 5 operating hours. After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating Figure 22 conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 28: Spark Plug Service
Spark Plug Service 5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil on page 27, into the filler tube (Fig. 22). Now check the oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level, page 27. Slowly Service Interval/Specification add additional oil to bring to “FULL” mark on dipstick. -
Page 29: Greasing And Lubrication
2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Fig. 26). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 26) if the gap is not correct. 0.040 in. m–2147 (1.02 mm) Figure 27 Greasing the Belt Idlers 1. Stop the engine, chock or block tires, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark Figure 26 plug(s). -
Page 30: Checking Tire Pressure
Checking Tire Pressure 3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it up the fuel line away from valve (Fig. 30). Service Interval/Specification 4. Pull the fuel line off the valve (Fig. 30). Open fuel shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as can or drain pan. -
Page 31: Hydraulic System Service
7. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed (Fig. 30). Figure 32 m–5234 1. Cap 3. Fluid level—full Figure 31 2. Baffle 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line Warning Hydraulic System Service Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. -
Page 32: Adjusting By-Pass Valve
Bleeding Hydraulic System 3. Place drain pan under filter, remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket surface clean (Fig. 33). The traction system is self bleeding, however, it may be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is changed or after work is performed on the system. -
Page 33: Adjusting Neutral
Test Procedure 6. If the machine is too aggressive or tends to jump forward, the valve needs to be opened further. 1. Start engine and run for 5 minutes at 3/4 throttle, to 7. If the machine is slow to respond, the valve needs to warm hydraulic fluid. -
Page 34: Brake Service
Adjusting the Brake 5. Push down on Pump Arm until Sleeve contacts bottom nut (Fig. 36). Wheel should now be rotating slowly in The brake handle is on the right side of machine (Fig. 37). reverse. If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment 6. -
Page 35: Fuse Service
Cutting Blade Service 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. Danger A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s m–2600 or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal injury or death. -
Page 36: Removing The Blades
Checking for Bent Blades machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and result in non-conformance with safety standards. backward (Fig. 41). Measure from a level surface to Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded the cutting edge, position “A”, of the blades (Fig. -
Page 37: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch
2. Place a long straight edge on top of the engine deck as shown in figure 46. 3. At the carrier frame cross tube, measure location “A” m–1855 height (Fig. 46). This measurement must be 2–13/16 Figure 45 in. (71.4 mm), plus or minus a 1/4 in. (6 mm). 1. - Page 38 24 in. (61cm) m–5242 m–5237 Figure 48 Figure 47 1. Caster Wheel 4. Height at locations A and 1. Back view of machine 4. Same height at locations 2. Carrier Frame A and B 5. Caster spacers 2. Top of engine deck 3.
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Page 39: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
m–2539 Figure 51 Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch m–5231 Figure 49 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 40: Checking The Deck Side-To-Side Leveling
Checking the Deck 2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 in. (101.6 mm) 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. 55). 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 41: Replacing The Deck Belt
7. Install new belt around clutch and drive pulleys. 8. Adjust deck belt guide an 1/8 in. (3 mm) from belt (Fig. 58). 8. Torque pivot bolt to 35-40 ft. lb. (47-54 N.m). Install tension spring between idler arm and frame bracket 9. -
Page 42: Replacing The Caster Wheel Fork Bushings
7. Install the new drive belt onto the PTO engagement 2. Remove the locking pin and spacer(s) from the top of pulley and the top groove of the center spindle pulley the caster wheel fork (Fig. 60). (Fig. 59). 3. Pull the caster wheel fork out of the mounting tube, 8. -
Page 43: Caster Wheel And Bearings Service
m–5197 Figure 61 1. Carrier Frame Mounting 2. Bushing Figure 62 Tube 1. Locknut 4. Spanner Bushing 2. Wheel Bolt 5. Roller Bearing 3. Bushing Caster Wheel and Bearings Service 5. To assemble, place one (1) bushing into the wheel hub. Grease the roller bearing and spanner bushing and The caster wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a slide them into the wheel hub. - Page 44 2. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place the “L” end of spring behind deck edge. Note: Make sure the “L” end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 63. 3. Install bolt and nut. Place “J” hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig.
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Page 45: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram IGNITION KEY SWITCH NONE WIRE COLOR CODES PINK BLACK BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET KEY SW. GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW 7.5A J2–1 HOURMETER (OPTIONAL) BAIL SW. CLUTCH SW. KOHLER_RECOIL (NORMALLY (MOMENTARY) OPEN) SPARK PLUG IGNITION MODULE DELAY MODULE HOURMETER (OPTIONAL) CLUTCH... -
Page 46: Hydraulic Diagram
Hydraulic Diagram m–5225... -
Page 47: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the tank;... - Page 48 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 49 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.