Toro 30094 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3359-493 Rev A
Commercial Walk-Behind Mower
Floating Deck, T-Bar, Gear with 36in, 40in,
48in or 52in TURBO FORCE
®
Cutting Unit
Model No. 30094—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
Model No. 30096—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
Model No. 30098—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
Model No. 30099—Serial No. 280000001 and Up
Register at www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Floating Deck, T-Bar, Gear with 36in, 40in, 48in or 52in TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 30094—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Model No. 30096—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Model No. 30098—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Model No. 30099—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Important calls attention to special mechanical and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1...
  • Page 3 Specifications ............. 11 Replacing the Mower Belt ........35 Attachments/Accessories........11 Replacing the PTO Drive Belt......36 Operation..............12 Adjusting the PTO Drive Belt Idler Spring Adding Fuel ............12 Anchor............37 Checking the Engine Oil Level......13 Mower Deck Maintenance ........38 Think Safety First ..........
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety – Use only an approved container – Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine Note: The addition of attachments made by running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. other manufacturers that do not meet American Do not smoke. National Standards Institute certification will cause –...
  • Page 5: Toro Mower Safety

    Toro Mower Safety attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good condition. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must • Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety know. systems for proper operation before each use.
  • Page 6 • Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
  • 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. REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82-2280 82-2280 82-2290 43-8480 95-2814 52-2010 98-0776 98-3256 66-1340...
  • Page 9 106-0699 104-8185 110-2067 104-8186 104-8569 110-2068 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 105-7798 106-0635...
  • Page 10: Product Overview

    105-0884 110-4971 1. Engine—stop 2. Engine—Start 3. Engage bale then pull out on the PTO to engage the blade. Product Overview Figure 4 1. Gear shift lever 7. Blade control bail 8. Upper control bar 2. Power take off switch (PTO) 3.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to Recoil Starter www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments Pull recoil starter handle to start engine (not shown in and accessories. Figure 4).
  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released causing a spark machine from the normal operating position. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Adding Fuel others and can damage property.
  • Page 13: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. Figure 5 Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
  • Page 14: Operating The Mower Power Take Off (Pto)

    Operating the Mower Power 2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking brake and turn ignition key to run. Take Off (PTO) 3. Move the throttle control to fast and move the choke lever to the on position before starting a cold The power take off switch (PTO) in conjunction with engine.
  • Page 15: The Safety Interlock System

    The Safety Interlock System throttle control in the fast position for best mowing performance. Driving Forward If the safety interlock switches are disconnected 1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward or damaged the machine could operate gear (Figure 9).
  • Page 16: Stopping The Machine

    Driving Backward Up a Curb 1. Disengage the mower blades. A blade can be bent or damaged when driving 2. Select reverse to drive machine. up a curb. Pieces of blade that may be thrown 3. Drive the machine until drive wheels contact curb could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
  • Page 17: Side Discharging Or Mulching The Grass

    Note: All height-of-cut pins can use two spacers maximum. 1. Select hole in height-of-cut post and number of spacers corresponding to the height-of-cut desired (Figure 12). 2. Using the lift handle, raise side of deck and remove hairpin cotter (Figure 12). 3.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Handle Height

    1. After adjusting the height-of-cut, check the anti-scalp rollers so that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance above the ground (Figure 13, Figure 14, Figure 15). 2. If adjustment is needed, remove the bolt, washers and nut (Figure 13, Figure 14, Figure 15). 3.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Flow Baffle

    1. Remove the hairpin cotter, washer and clevis pin 5. Check the control bar for correct adjustment. Refer securing control rod fitting to the idler bracket to Adjusting the Control Bar in the maintenance (Figure 16). section. 6. Check the parking brake adjustment. Refer to Checking the Brakes in the maintenance section.
  • Page 20: Positioning The Flow Baffle

    • Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions. • Use in wet conditions. • Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower. Figure 19 Position B Use this position when bagging (Figure 20).
  • Page 21: Using The Mid-Size Weight

    Using the Mid-Size Weight Weights are installed on certain mowers to improve balance and improve performance. The weights can be moved or removed to create optimized performance under different mowing conditions and for operator preference (Figure 22 or Figure 23). The following table indicates the position of the weight as installed at the factory.
  • Page 22: 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 first 8 hours • Check the safety interlock system. •...
  • Page 23: Lubricating The Caster And Wheel Bearings

    3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings.
  • Page 24: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean foam air cleaner element. Every 50 hours—Check the paper air cleaner element. Every 200 hours—Replace the paper air cleaner element. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
  • Page 25: Servicing The Engine Oil

    2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Figure 28). 3. Place the air cleaner cover into position and tighten the cover knob (Figure 28). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine oil level.
  • Page 26 Figure 30 1. Oil dipstick 2. Filler tube 5. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean (Figure 30). 6. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, but do not thread onto tube (Figure 30). Figure 31 7.
  • Page 27: Servicing The Spark Plugs

    4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Figure 32). 5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil.
  • Page 28: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Important: Always replace the spark plugs when it has worn electrodes, an oily film on it, Maintenance or has cracks in the porcelain. 3. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Figure 34). Bend the side electrode (Figure 34) if Draining the Fuel Tank the gap is not correct.
  • Page 29: Replacing The Fuel Filter

    5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter. 7. Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Figure 35). 8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed. Figure 35 1.
  • Page 30: Electrical System Maintenance

    Electrical System Drive System Maintenance Maintenance Servicing the Fuse Adjusting the Control Bar 1. Check the gap between upper control bar and The electrical system is protected by a fuse. It requires fixed bar with wheel drive fully engaged. The gap no maintenance.
  • Page 31: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings The caster wheel forks are mounted in bushings pressed into the top and bottom of the carrier frame mounting pivot tubes. To check the bushings, move the caster forks back and forth and side-to-side. If a caster fork is loose, the bushings are worn and must be replaced.
  • Page 32: Servicing The Caster Wheel And Bearings

    Figure 42 Figure 43 1. Mounting Tube 2. Bushing 1. Locknut 4. Spanner Bushing 2. Cap 5. Wheel 5. Grease the inside and outside of the new bushings. 3. Roller Bearing 6. Bushing Use a hammer and flat plate to carefully drive the bushings into the pivot tubes.
  • Page 33: Cooling System Maintenance

    Cooling System 3. Repeat this for the remaining slots. 4. Check each slot again and make slight adjustments Maintenance until the feeler gauge between the rotor and armature with very slight contact between them. Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Service Interval: Before each use or daily Remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor-governor levers...
  • Page 34: Brake Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Servicing the Brakes Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the brakes on both a level surface and slope. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required.
  • Page 35: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance 4. Raise the front of the machine and hold with jack stands. 5. Disconnect clutch wire connector from wire harness. Replacing the Traction Drive 6. Disconnect clutch retainer from the engine deck Belt (Figure 47). Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first)—Check the traction drive belt Look for cracks, wear, and signs of overheating.
  • Page 36: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt

    5. Remove the PTO drive belt. Refer to Replacing the PTO Drive Belt. 6. Disconnect the idler arm spring to relieve tension on the idler arm and idler pulley, then remove the worn mower belt (Figure 48 or Figure 49). 7.
  • Page 37: Adjusting The Pto Drive Belt Idler Spring Anchor

    9. Roll the belt onto the center pulley on the mower deck (Figure 50). Use caution when install the belt as tension will increase because of the spring loaded idler pulley. Refer to Figure 51 to roll the new belt onto the left pulley for a 36 inch mower deck.
  • Page 38: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Mower Deck Checking for Bent Blades 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers Maintenance to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. Servicing the Cutting Blades 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades position.
  • Page 39 To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. 3. For 36 and 52 inch mower decks, remove the blade Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may bolt, curved washer, blade stiffener, and blade from result in non-conformance with safety standards.
  • Page 40: Correcting The Mower Quality Of Cut

    Sharpening the Blades Note: Tire air pressure is critical in these procedures. Make sure all tires have correct pressure. 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. of the blade (Figure 58).
  • Page 41 5. Measure engine deck height at location B (Figure 61). 6. If the height at location A and B are not the same, change tire pressure slightly to make them the same. Checking the Carrier Frame Front-to-Rear Pitch The carrier frame must have a pitch between 1/8 inch (3 mm) to 3/8 inch (9 mm) over the length of 24 inches (61 cm) on the carrier frame (Figure 62).
  • Page 42: Checking The Mower Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch

    2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Adjust the tire pressure in the rear tires to specifications; refer to Drive System Maintenance , page 30 . 4.
  • Page 43: Checking The Mower Deck Side-To-Side Height

    Figure 67 Figure 66 40 inch, 48 inch, and 52 inch Mower Deck shown 1. Caster Wheel 4. Jam nut 2. Carrier Frame 5. Ball joint 1. Measure from a level 2. Measure blade at points C surface and D 3.
  • Page 44: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Replacing the Grass Deflector 3. With the machine on level surface, position one blade front-to-rear. Measure at A and from level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Figure 69). For 36 inch mower decks use Figure 70. An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result...
  • Page 45: Storage

    Storage 10. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is damaged or defective. Cleaning and Storage 11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking 12.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. to keep running. 2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the choke lever to choke position. 3.
  • Page 47 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 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.
  • Page 48: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
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  • Page 52 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from 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 dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.

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