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Toro 30280 Operator's Manual

Toro 30280 Operator's Manual

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Form No. 3357-636 Rev A
Commercial Walk-Behind
Mower
For Floating Deck, Pistol Grip, Hydro
with a 60in TURBO FORCE® Cutting Unit
Model No. 30280—Serial No. 270000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3357-636 Rev A Commercial Walk-Behind Mower For Floating Deck, Pistol Grip, Hydro with a 60in TURBO FORCE® Cutting Unit Model No. 30280—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, Safety ..............4 or additional information, contact an Authorized Safe Operating Practices ...... 4 Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Toro Mower Safety ......5 the model and serial numbers of your product Slope Chart ......... 7 ready.
  • Page 3 Operating the Parking Brake ....15 Adjusting the Neutral Stud....41 Starting and Stopping the Adjusting the Control Rod ....42 Engine ......16 Adjusting the Tracking ...... 42 Operating the Neutral Locks....16 Adjusting the Traction Spring..... 43 Operating the Mower Blade Checking the Tire Pressure....

  • 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. 68-8340 1-523552 95-2814 98-0776 43-8480 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 66-1340 98-5954...
  • Page 9 105-4110 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2. No re, open ame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking. explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3.
  • Page 10 110-2067 110-2068 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 112-8720...
  • Page 11 106-5515 1. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 7. Engine—run 2. Do not allow bystanders to be hit by thrown objects. 8. Hour meter 3. Do not operate the mower with the deector up or removed. 9. To park, squeeze the drive levers and rotate the neutral locks forward.

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Product Overview Throttle Control The throttle control has two positions: Fast and Slow. Choke Use the choke to start a cold engine. Operator Presence Control (OPC) Levers When you squeeze the OPC levers against the handles, the OPC system senses that the operator is in the normal operating position.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. Specications Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 14: Operation

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

  • Page 15: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    • Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system, which causes hard starting Important: Do not use fuel additives Figure 4 containing methanol or ethanol. 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas.

  • Page 16: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Figure 6 1. Ignition switch 3. Choke 2. Throttle lever 7. Turn the ignition key to the start position to Figure 5 energize the starter. When the engine starts, 1. Parking brake lever (in the 2. Parking brake lever (in the release the key.

  • Page 17: Operating The Mower Blade

    Operating the Mower Blade Setting the Neutral Lock Control (PTO) 1. Squeeze the drive levers back until an increase in force is felt. The blade control knob (PTO) is used in 2. Place thumbs on the upper part of the locks conjunction with the Operator Presence Control and move them back (Figure 7).

  • Page 18: The Safety Interlock System

    The Safety Interlock System 1. Set the neutral locks and place speed control lever in neutral. Start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine. 2. Without holding the Operator Presence If safety interlock switches are disconnected Control (OPC) levers, pull the blade control or damaged the machine could operate knob (PTO) up.

  • Page 19: Bringing The Machine To The Neutral Position

    Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. Pushing the Machine by Hand Figure 10...

  • Page 20: Transporting Machines

    4. Push the machine to the desired location. 5. Set the parking brake. Without the grass deflector, discharge 6. Close the by-pass valves, but do not overtighten cover, or complete grass catcher assembly them. mounted in place, you and others are Important: Do not start or operate the exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp

    Figure 14 1. Mower deck 4. Anti-Scalp Rollers 2. Bolt 5. Nut 3. Spacer Figure 13 1. Carrier Frame 4. Spacers 2. Hairpin Cotter 5. Front height-of-cut post 3. Back height-of-cut post Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers The anti-scalp rollers need to be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position.
  • Page 22 1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and clevis 5. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 pins from the drive levers and neutral locks inches) and flange nut securing the handle to (Figure 16). the rear frame (Figure 18). 6.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Flow Baffle

    Note: Make sure the clevis pins are inserted into the neutral locks. 14. Perform the hydraulic linkage adjustments when the handle height is changed; refer Hydraulic Linkage Adjustments. Adjusting the Flow Bafe The mower discharge flow can be adjusted for different types of mowing conditions.
  • Page 24 • 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 21 Position B Use this position when bagging (Figure 22).

  • Page 25: Using The Mid-Size Weight

    Figure 24 Installing optional front weight. 1. Bolt 3. Weight 2. Washer 4. Nut Figure 23 Using the Mid-Size Weight Weights are available for 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 24 Figure 25...

  • Page 26: 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 • Check the hydraulic uid level. hours •...

  • Page 27: Lubrication

    Lubrication Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to access the grease fitting for the mower deck. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. How to Grease 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2.
  • Page 28 Figure 29 1. 1/8 inch (3 mm) of the nut past the axle Figure 28 1. Caster fork 4. Caster wheel 5. Nut 2. Bolt 12. Install the assembled nut and axle into the 3. Seal guard wheel on the side with the bearing and a new seal (Figure 30).

  • Page 29: Engine Maintenance

    4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover with compressed air. 5. Gently slide the air filter out of the air cleaner body (Figure 31). Avoid knocking the filter into the side of the body. 6. Inspect the air filter for damage by looking into the filter while shining a bright light on the outside of the filter.
  • Page 30 Important: Do not overfill the crankcase Viscosity: Refer to the table (Figure 32). with oil and run the engine; engine damage can result. Changing the Oil 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. 2.

  • Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plugs

    10. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Ensure that the air gap between the center and Engine Oil Level. side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and 11. Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the installing the spark plugs and a gapping tool/feeler Full mark.

  • Page 32: Fuel System Maintenance

    Fuel System Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Figure 37 others and can damage property. 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) •...

  • Page 33: Servicing The Fuel Filter

    Figure 38 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Clamp Figure 39 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line Servicing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. 6.
  • Page 34 Warning 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the CALIFORNIA operating position. Proposition 65 Warning 3. Lift the black rubber cover on the negative Battery posts, terminals, and related cable. Disconnect the negative battery accessories contain lead and lead cable from the negative (-) battery terminal compounds, chemicals known to the State of...
  • Page 35 Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Figure 41). Figure 41 1. Vent caps 3. Lower line 2. Upper line 2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery in Electrical System Maintenance, page 33.

  • Page 36: Servicing The Fuses

    Charging the Battery the component or circuit for a malfunction or short. Pull out on the fuse to remove or replace it (Figure 43). Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity).
  • Page 37 Figure 44 1. Speed control lever 4. Medium speed position 2. Full speed position 5. Control panel 3. Neutral position 5. Check the orientation of the tabs on the ends of the speed control crank. These tabs should be pointing straight down at the 6 o’clock position approximately (Figure 45).

  • Page 38: Temporary Neutral Stud

    Figure 46 1. Actuating tab 4. Neutral bracket Figure 47 2. 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm) 5. Neutral bracket bolts space 1. Neutral control linkage 5. Slot in control arm bracket 3. Safety switch 2. Yoke 6. Clevis pin 3.
  • Page 39 3. Raise the rear of the machine onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off of the ground. 4. Disengage the parking brake. 5. Start the engine and move the throttle ahead to the full throttle position. 6.
  • Page 40 Figure 49 1. Speed control lever 3. spring 2. Rear pivot spring 15. Tighten the front nut on left hydro control linkage shown in Figure 48. Adjusting the Right Side Linkage Figure 50 1. With the machine on jack stands, place the 1.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Neutral Stud

    6. Make sure the speed control lever is in the neutral position and the tires do not rotate. Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to 7. Repeat the linkage adjustments if needed to support machine and cause a serious injury. obtain neutral position.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Control Rod

    Figure 53 1. Control rod 5. Left handle shown Figure 52 2. Clevis pin 6. Neutral lock 3. Drive lever 7. Hairpin cotter pin 1. Neutral control linkage 5. Slot in control arm bracket 4. Operator Presence Control 2. Yoke 6.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Traction Spring

    2. Check the rear tire pressure. Refer to Checking the Tire Pressure. 3. Start and run the machine. Observe the tracking on a level, smooth, hard surface such as concrete or asphalt. 4. If the unit tracks to one side or the other, turn the quick track knob.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Electric Clutch

    Brake Maintenance Adjusting the Electric Clutch The clutch is adjustable to ensure proper Servicing the Brake engagement and proper braking. Check adjustment after every 100 hours of operation. Before each use, check brakes on both a level 1. Insert a 0.015–0.021 inch (0.381–0.533 mm) surface and slope.

  • Page 45: Belt Maintenance

    Note: The brake rod should be threaded into 6. Disconnect the idler arm spring to relieve both yokes the same distance. tension on the idler arm and idler pulley, then remove the worn mower belt (Figure 60). 8. Secure the yoke to lower brake lever with the hair pin cotter and clevis pin (Figure 59).

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Pto Drive Belt Idler Spring Anchor

    Adjusting the PTO Drive Belt 3. Unlatch and remove the carrier frame cover. Idler Spring Anchor 4. Unlatch and remove the belt covers. 5. Remove the heat shield from the engine deck The position of the PTO idler can be adjusted to and carrier frame.

  • Page 47: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or equivalent synthetic oil. Important: Use oil specified or equivalent. Other fluids could cause system damage. Hydraulic System Oil Capacity: 67 oz. (2.0 l) Note: There are two ways of checking the hydraulic oil.
  • Page 48 4. Locate the filter under the fuel tank and place drain pan under filter (Figure 65). Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. • If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury.

  • Page 49: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Important: Use oil specified or equivalent. Other fluids could cause system damage. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. 12. Start engine and let run for about two minutes to purge air from the system. Stop the engine •...
  • Page 50 Before Inspecting or Servicing the Checking for Bent Blades Blades 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the the parking brake. blades and set the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to off.

  • Page 51: Correcting The Mower Quality Of

    2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades a blade balancer (Figure 71). If the blade stays made by other manufacturers may result in in a horizontal position, the blade is balanced non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 52: Frame Set Up

    Note: Tire air pressure is critical in these procedures. Make sure all tires have correct pressure. 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 53 3. Measure carrier frame height at location B (Figure 74). 4. The height at location A must be an 1/8-3/8 inch (3 mm -10 mm) lower than location B (Figure 74). 5. If the carrier frame is not correct, move caster spacers to make it an 1/8-3/8 inch (3 -10 mm) pitch (Figure 74).

  • Page 54: Checking The Mower Deck

    Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 1. Adjust the tire pressure in the rear tires to specifications; refer to Drive System Maintenance, page 36 . 2. Position one blade front-to-rear. Measure at A and B locations from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Figure 76).

  • Page 55: Changing The Mower Deck

    Figure 78 1. Measure from a level 2. Measure blade at points C and D surface Figure 79 2. Measure blade at point A 1. Measure from a level surface 3. The difference between measurements C and D should be no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). 4.

  • Page 56: Cleaning

    2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Raise the front of the machine and use jack stands to support the mower. Waste Disposal Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant are pollutants to the environment.

  • Page 57: Storage

    Storage 9. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in Engine Maintenance, page 29. With the spark Cleaning and Storage plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off.

  • Page 58: 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 choke lever to choke position. 3.
  • Page 59 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Speed control lever is in 1. Move the speed control neutral. lever to a forward position. 2. Neutral locks engaged. 2. Disengage the neutral locks. 3. Hydraulic oil reservoir 3. Add hydraulic oil to the low.
  • Page 60 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 61: Schematics

    Schematics Hydraulic Schematic (Rev. A)
  • Page 62 Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
  • Page 63 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 64 (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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