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- Page 1 Form No. 3350-546 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 hp with 48in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30531—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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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
The following list contains safety information specific to Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. Toro products and other safety information you must know. These can change the stability of the machine. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. -
Page 7: Slope Chart
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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. 1-403005 66-1340 67-5360 54-9220 95-2814 63-8440 1. Hot surface... - Page 10 99-3943 95-5537 1. Engine 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. Push forward to engage 3. Pull back to disengage 105-4104 1. Reverse 3. Transmission speeds 2. Neutral 98-0776 105-4111 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 11 106-2737 1. Park 3. Neutral 5. Engine—run 6. Warning—wear hearing protection. 2. Drive 4. Engine—stop...
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Page 12: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Warning Recommended Gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use injury and illness. (85 pump octane minimum). Use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available. -
Page 13: Setup
Review before operating machine Parts Catalog Video Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Front Casters 1. Align the casters with the holes on the top and front of the mower, and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inch) through the mower. -
Page 14: Installing The Upper Handle And Wire Harness
4. Secure each side of the handle to the rear frame (using the lower mounting hole) with a flange bolt (3/8 in. x 1 in.) and a flange nut (Fig. 3). Note: If you change the handle position, you must readjust the control rods and brakes. -
Page 15: Installing The Control Rods
Installing the Control Rods 5. Check the operation of the control rod. If you need to adjust it, remove the hairpin cotter and the clevis pin that secure the control rod to the drive levers. 1. Thread the rod fittings an equal distance onto each control rod (Fig. -
Page 16: Installing The Blade Control (Pto) Rod
Installing the Blade Control (PTO) Rod 1. Rotate the blade control (PTO) lever vertically away from the left handle so that the blade control (PTO) rod drops down (Fig. 8). m–3772 Figure 9 1. Shift lever 4. Square hole washer 2. -
Page 17: Mounting The Fuel Tank
5. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and secure it with a hose clamp (Fig. 12). Rear View m–6442 Figure 12 1. Fuel line 3. Fuel fitting 2. Hose clamp Installing the Muffler m–7454 Figure 10 1. Loosen the clamp (Fig. 13). 1. -
Page 18: Operation
Operation Controls Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 14) before you Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine start the engine and operate the machine. from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. -
Page 19: Operating The Parking Brake And Neutral Locks
respectively. The sharpness of the turn depends on how 2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks and much you squeeze the drive lever. To move the mower move them rearward until they are in the Drive position straight forward (or backward), smoothly release both drive (Fig. -
Page 20: Operating The Blade Control (Pto) Lever
Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it The blade control (PTO) lever is disengaged. idle for a minute before stopping it to help cool it. The machine is shifted into the Neutral position. 2. Turn the ignition key to the Off position. The ignition key is in the Run position. -
Page 21: Stopping The Mower
2. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles. Transporting the Mower 3. Move the shift lever into a forward gear. Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the mower. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all the necessary lighting 4. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut
2. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs. Adjusting the Blade Height 3. Disengage the neutral/parking brake locks, and release Adjust the blades by using the 4 spacers (1/4 inch) on the the drive levers to reduce the spring force. blade spindle bolts. - Page 23 3. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 axle pivot bolts and 3. Install the caster in the support and insert the clevis pin the 2 axle adjustment bolts (Fig. 18). (Fig. 19). m–3789 Figure 18 1. Axle pivot bolt 2.
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Page 24: Height-Of-Cut Chart
Height-of-Cut Chart No. of Spacers Below Number of 1/4 inch Blade Spacers Below Spindle Caster 1/2 inch 3/16 inch Axle (13mm) (5 mm) Position 1 inch 1–1/4 inch 1–1/2 inch 1–3/4 inch 2 inch (26 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 inch... -
Page 25: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Engine Oil—check the level Safety System—check Each Use Brakes—check Engine—clean engine screen... -
Page 26: Servicing The Cutting Blades
Caution Someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades 2. -
Page 27: Servicing The Air Cleaner
(Fig. 24). Repeat this step until the blade are out of balance or bent. To ensure optimum performance is balanced. 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. m–1855 1. -
Page 28: Servicing The Engine Oil
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Cleaning the Paper Element Important Never clean the paper element with 1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene. remove the key. Replace the paper element if it is damaged, defective, or 2. -
Page 29: Changing The Oil Filter
Checking the Engine Oil Level 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and remove the key. 3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position and then chock or block tires. 4. -
Page 30: Servicing The Spark Plugs
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the Checking the Spark Plugs replacement filter (Fig. 29). 1. Look at the center of the spark plugs (Fig. 31). If you 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter, see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket operating properly. -
Page 31: Checking The Tire Pressure
5. Install air intake screen, recoil starter and fan housing. Figure 33 1. Valve stem Greasing and Lubrication Service Interval/Specification Grease the areas shown at the intervals given in the m–7450 Locating Where to Add Grease section below. Grease them more frequently when operating conditions are extremely Figure 32 dusty or sandy. -
Page 32: Servicing The Brakes
Servicing the Brakes Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check the brakes for proper operation. Always set the parking brakes when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brakes do not hold securely, adjust them. Checking the Brakes m–3780 1. -
Page 33: Draining The Fuel Tank
4. Position the wing nuts so that the brakes engage when 6. Open the fuel shut-off valve and allow the gasoline to you squeeze the drive levers enough to place the drain into a fuel container or drain pan. neutral/parking brake locks forward, and then set the Note: Install a new fuel filter while the fuel tank is empty. -
Page 34: Replacing The Traction Belt
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3. Remove the drive spring from the adjustment bolt (Fig. 39). m–4726 Figure 40 1. Idler pulley in slot 4. Belt guide 2. Traction belt 5. -
Page 35: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension
5. Install the new mower belt. 11. Rotate the clevis clockwise on the rod to increase the clearance; rotate it counterclockwise to decrease it 6. Install the idler pulley. (Fig. 42). 7. Engage the blade control (PTO) lever and check the belt 12. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Blade Brake
4. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower to Adjusting the Grass/Mud increase the tension on the belt. Rotate the turnbuckle Scraper toward the front of the mower to decrease the tension on the belt (Fig. 43). 1. Loosen the locknut that holds the scraper to the engine Note: The eyebolt threads on both ends of the frame (Fig. - Page 37 m-3781 Figure 46 1. Deflector 4. Locknut 2. Spring 5. Bolt 3. Deflector mount 6. Spacer 2. Straighten the deflector mounts if they are bent (Fig. 46). 3. Install a new deflector between the mounts with a spacer and a spring. 4.
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Page 38: Wiring Diagram
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Page 39: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage 14. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the 15. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area, parking brakes. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine will not start, starts The fuel tank is empty. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. hard, or fails to keep running. f il The ignition key is in the Off Turn the ignition key to the position. - Page 41 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The machine does not drive. The shift lever is in the Move the shift lever to a drive Neutral position. gear position. The traction belt is worn, Change the belt. loose, or broken. The traction belt is off the Change the belt.
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Page 44: 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.