Toro 30149 Operator's Manual
Toro 30149 Operator's Manual

Toro 30149 Operator's Manual

44in sfs side discharge mower for a mid-size traction unit
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Form No. 3328-775
44in SFS Side Discharge Mower
For a Mid-size Traction Unit
Model No. 30149—Serial No. 240000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3328-775 44in SFS Side Discharge Mower For a Mid-size Traction Unit Model No. 30149—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Should the engine Owner’s Manual become damaged or additional information, contact an Authorized Service illegible, replace it immediately. Replacements may be Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and ordered through the engine manufacturer. serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
  • Page 3: 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. 68-8340 43-8480 85-7450 85-7460 66-1340 66-6380 93-1122 67-5360...
  • Page 4: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify the parts used for assembly. Step Description Qty. Castor wheel assemblies Thrust washers Installing the castor wheels Spacers Locking pins Carrier frame Installing the carrier frame to the traction Flange screws, 1/2 x 1 inch (25 mm) unit Flange nuts, 1/2 inch Adjusting shafts...
  • Page 5: Installing The Castor Wheels

    Installing the Castor Wheels Installing the Carrier Frame to the Traction Unit 1. Place the 2 thrust washers and spacer onto the castor wheel fork (Fig. 2). 1. Align the carrier frame holes with the mounting holes in the traction unit frame (Fig. 3). Figure 3 1.
  • Page 6: Installing The Cutting Deck

    Installing the Cutting Deck Installing the Drive Belt 1. Position the cutting deck under the carrier frame. 1. Remove the hand knobs that hold the deck cover to the top of the cutting unit and remove the deck cover. 2. Mount the cutting deck to the carrier frame with 4 clevis pins and hairpin cotters (Fig.
  • Page 7: Operation

    m–2542 Figure 6 1. Jam nuts (1/2 in) 5. Adjusting shaft 2. Spacer (1/2 in) 6. Locknut (already installed on the adjusting shaft) 3. Spring 4. Bushing 5. Slide a spacer (1/2 in), a spring, and a bushing onto each adjusting shaft. Figure 8 Note: Install the bushing with the flange end against the 1.
  • Page 8: Engaging The Mower Blades (Pto)

    Engaging the Mower Blades Adjusting the Height-of-Cut (PTO) The height-of-cut is adjustable from 2 to 5 inches (51 to 127 mm) in 1/2-inch (13 mm) increments by relocating the The blade control switch (PTO) in conjunction with the clevis pins in different hole locations in brackets at each blade control bail engages and disengages power to the corner of the cutting unit (Fig.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Gage Wheels

    Adjusting the Gage Wheels Adjusting the Center Gage Wheels You must adjust the gage wheels in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. You must adjust the gage wheels in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. 1. After adjusting the height-of-cut, remove the nut and the washer while holding the stud with a wrench 1.
  • Page 10: Tips For Mowing Grass

    If a blade is enhances decomposition and fertilization. damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Mow at the Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times.
  • Page 11: 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 Each Use Clean the mower housing. Check the cutting blades. Every 8 Hours Grease the blade spindle bearings. Clean the mower housing.
  • Page 12: Removing The Blades

    Checking for Bent Blades genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may cause the machine to be 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and non-conformance with safety standards. backward (Fig. 14). Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove.
  • Page 13: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch

    2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade Setting the Front-to-Rear Pitch balancer (Fig. 18). 1. Check the tire pressure. 2. Position the blades front-to-rear (Fig. 19). Measure at locations C and D (Fig. 19) from a level surface to the m–1855 cutting edge of the blades (Fig.
  • Page 14: Setting The Side-To-Side Leveling

    Note: Move the thrust washers from the top of the Setting the Side-to-Side Leveling carrier frame mounting tube to the bottom to raise the front of the mower. Move the thrust washers from the 1. Check the tire pressure. bottom of the mounting tube to the top to lower the 2.
  • Page 15: Greasing The Bearings And Bushings

    Greasing the Bearings and Replacing the Deck Belt Bushings When the deck belt squeals while it is rotating, the blades slip when cutting grass, or the belt has frayed edges, burn The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly. Refer to marks, or cracks, replace the deck belt.
  • Page 16: Replacing The Castor Wheel Fork Bushings

    5. Install the new drive belt onto the traction unit drive Replacing the Castor Wheel pulley and the top groove of the center spindle pulley Fork Bushings (Fig. 27). The castor wheel forks are mounted in bushings pressed into the top and bottom of the carrier frame mounting tubes.
  • Page 17: Servicing The Castor Wheels And Bearings

    4. Insert a pin punch into the mounting tube and carefully Servicing the Castor Wheels drive out the bushings (Fig. 30). and Bearings The castor wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a spanner bushing. If the bearing is kept well lubricated, wear will be minimal.
  • Page 18: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Replacing the Grass Deflector Storage 1. Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the mower. Warning 2. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the underside of the mower, then wash the mower with a An uncovered discharge opening could allow the garden hose.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The mower vibrates abnormally. 1. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent 1. Install new cutting blade(s). or unbalanced. 2. The blade mounting bolt is 2. Tighten the blade mounting loose. bolt. 3. The engine mounting bolts are 3.

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