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Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

Mid-size t-bar hydro, 15hp traction unit
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Form No. 3354-434 Rev A
Mid-Size T-bar Hydro, 15hp
Traction Unit
Model No. 30187—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3354-434 Rev A Mid-Size T-bar Hydro, 15hp Traction Unit Model No. 30187—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    finding a dealer, or to register your product. Contents Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Introduction ............2 the model and serial numbers of your product Safety ..............4 ready.
  • Page 3 3 Installing the Left Control Hydraulic System Maintenance ....35 Rod ........11 Servicing the Hydraulic 4 Installing the Right Control System....... 35 Rod ........12 Servicing the By-pass Valve....37 5 Adjusting the Tracking ....13 Storage .............. 39 6 Installing the Battery .......

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Note: The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American – Use only an approved container National Standards Institute certification will cause –...

  • Page 5: Toro Mower Safety

    Stop blades The following list contains safety information if not mowing. specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.
  • Page 6 turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • 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. 82-4590 106-0699 95-2814 106-0702 95-5862 1. Locked 2. Unlocked Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1.
  • Page 9 95-1544 106-0687...

  • Page 10: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Wheel Install the drive wheels. Lug nut Handle assembly Flanged bolt, (3/8 x 1 inch) Install the upper handle. Flange nut, (3/8 inch) Left control rod Hairpin cotter pin Install the left control rod.

  • Page 11: Installing The Drive Wheels

    Step 2. Secure the handle at each upper mounting hole with a flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut (Figure 4). 3. Select the high, medium, or low position for the lower mounting hole. Secure the handle at Installing the Drive Wheels each lower mounting hole with a flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut (Figure 4).

  • Page 12: Installing The Right Control

    outside. Secure it with a washer and hairpin Step cotter pin (Figure 5). 2. Remove the hairpin cotter pin and rod from the upper control bars. 3. Press and hold upper control bars against the Installing the Right Control reference bar, so the stop hits. 4.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Tracking

    Step Installing the Battery Parts needed for this step: Battery Battery holder bracket Battery pad Battery strap Battery support rod Terminal boot Bolt, (3/8 x 1-3/4 inches) Figure 6 Locknut, (3/8 inch) 1. Control rod 4. Wing nut Carriage bolt, (1/4 x 3/4 inch) 2.

  • Page 14: Activating The Battery

    1. Mount the battery holder brackets to the back left rear corner of mower deck carrier frame with 2 bolts (3/8 x 1-3/4 inches) and locknuts (3/8 inch) (Figure 7). 2. Peel off backing from battery pads and affix pads to the battery holder, positioning as shown in Fig.

  • Page 15: The Safety Video

    Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Figure 9 1. Fill caps 3. Lower line Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid 2.

  • Page 16: Reading The Manual And Viewing

    Parts needed for this step: Operator’s Manual Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Safety Video Registration Card Procedure • Read the Operator’s Manual. • View the safety video. • Fill out the registration card and mail it in or register online at www.Toro.com.

  • Page 17: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 11 1. Throttle control 5. Reference handle 2. Blade control bail 6. Quick release lever Figure 10 3. Blade control switch (PTO) 7. Ignition switch 4. Upper control bar 1. T-bar control 5. Tire 6. Battery 2. Handle 3.
  • Page 18 and direction of travel. It is locked into position with quick release levers. Ignition Switch This switch is used in conjunction with recoil starter and has two positions: Run and Off. Fuel Shut-off Valve Close the fuel shut-off valve when transporting or storing mower.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Recommended Gasoline In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable or explosion from gasoline can burn you and for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). others and can damage property.

  • Page 20: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    • Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel This machine produces sound levels in system, which causes hard starting excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and Important: Do not use fuel additives can cause hearing loss through extended containing methanol or ethanol.

  • Page 21: Operating The Mower Power Take

    Figure 13 Figure 14 1. Throttle lever 2. Ignition key 1. Upper control bar 3. Power take off switch (PTO) 2. Blade control bail 4. Remove key and pull the wire off the spark plug(s) to prevent the possibility of accidental Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) starting before storing the machine.

  • Page 22: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Testing the Safety Interlock System Driving Forward Test the safety interlock system before you use the 1. To go forward, slowly press on the upper control bar against the reference bar machine each time. (Figure 15). Note: If the safety system does not operate 2.

  • Page 23: Stopping The Machine

    3. To turn, release pressure on the upper control Please carefully read all the safety instructions. bar side away from the direction you want to Knowing this information could help you, your turn family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. 4. To stop, release the upper control bar to stop To transport the machine: both wheels (Figure 15).
  • Page 24 To Push the Machine Note: Always push the machine by hand. Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off. 2. Loosen the jam nuts and rotate the by-pass valves open 5 turns to push the machine.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the rst 8 operating • Change the hydraulic lter. hours •...

  • Page 26: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. 2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the air cleaner cover (Figure 17).
  • Page 27 Note: Change the oil more frequently when the 4. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. clean (Figure 21). 5. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SH but do not thread onto tube (Figure 21).

  • Page 28: Servicing The Spark Plug

    9. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing Engine Oil Level in theEngine Maintenance, and installing the spark plug(s) and a gapping page 25. tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary.

  • Page 29: Fuel System Maintenance

    the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. 2. Close the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Figure 26). 3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it up the fuel line away from fuel filter (Figure 27).

  • Page 30: Electrical System Maintenance

    3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together Warning and slide them away from the filter (Figure 27). CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
  • Page 31 1. Disengage the PTO and chock or block the wheels. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Lift the black rubber cover on the negative cable. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative (-) battery terminal (Figure 28).

  • Page 32: Servicing The Fuse

    Charging the Battery Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. Figure 29 Important: Always keep the battery 1. Vent caps 3. Lower line 2. Upper line fully charged (1.265 specific gravity).

  • Page 33: Drive System Maintenance

    Adjusting the Electric Clutch component or circuit for malfunction or short. To replace fuse pull out on the fuse (Figure 31) The clutch is adjustable to ensure proper to remove or replace it. engagement and proper braking. Check adjustment after every 100 hours of operation. 1.

  • Page 34: Cooling System Maintenance

    2. Start engine and run for 5 minutes at 3/4 clean oil cooler, engine cylinder and cylinder throttle, to warm hydraulic fluid head cooling fins. Also clean around carburetor, governor levers and linkage. This will help insure 3. Move control bar rearward and forward then adequate cooling to hydraulic pumps, motors release.
  • Page 35 4. Disconnect clutch wire connector from wire Tank Capacity: 1-3/4 quarts (1.6 liter) harness. Important: Use only hydraulic oils 5. Disconnect clutch retainer from the engine specified. Other fluids could cause system deck (Figure 36). damage. 1. Position machine on a level surface and stop the engine.
  • Page 36 Note: Make sure the fluid is completely drained before installing a new filter. Figure 39 1. Hydraulic lter 3. Adapter 2. Gasket Bleeding the Hydraulic System Figure 38 1. Hydraulic lter 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 37: Servicing The By-Pass Valve

    caster wheels lift the off the ground, the machine is too aggressive and adjustment is required. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. 6. 6. Move the engine throttle to the fast position. 7. 7. Quickly push the upper control bar •...
  • Page 38 Figure 40...

  • Page 39: Storage

    Storage the spark plug(s). Do not install the wire on the spark plug(s). Cleaning and Storage 8. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is damaged or 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn defective.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with hard, or fails to keep gasoline. running. 2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the throttle lever to choke position. 3.
  • Page 41 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Shift lever is in neutral. 1. Move shift lever to a drive gear position. 2. Traction belt is worn, 2. Change the belt. loose or broken. 3. Traction belt is off a 3.
  • Page 42 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose 1. Check the belt tension. or broken. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
  • Page 43 Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
  • Page 44 Hydraulic Schematic (Rev. A)
  • Page 47 The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part.
  • Page 48 (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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