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Form No. 3325–876 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 HP with 44 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30332—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
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...
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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.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from The following list contains safety information the mowing area. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall specific to Toro products and other safety information grass can hide obstacles. you must know.
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Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause injury. Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. Never use your hands.
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. 67–5360 63–8440 68–8340 66–1340 54–9220 43–8480 105–4146 95–2814...
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious available.
Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Control Panel 1. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the control panel to the rear frame. Discard these nuts and bolts.
8. Slide the hose clamp onto the fuel line (Fig. 3). 9. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and secure it with a hose clamp (Fig. 3). Install Shift Lever 1. Remove the 3/8 in. locknut and spring disk washer m–5221 from the stud on top of the transmission.
8. If clearance is not correct, loosen control panel and adjust it side–to–side. Tighten control panel. Rear View m–5382 Figure 6 1. Handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. (26 7.
3. Adjust control rod length by threading rod in or out of rod fitting until there is a 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 mm to 6 mm) clearance between the control rod and bottom of neutral/brake lock (Fig. 8). 4. Install control rod to drive lever and neutral/brake lock.
Controls Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 11) before you start the engine and operate the machine. Throttle control – The throttle control has three positions: CHOKE, FAST and SLOW. Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers – OPC levers are used in conjunction with deck engagement switch (PTO) to release blade brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades.
Important Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope may break or recoil assembly may be damaged. Stopping 1. Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 13). 2.
The Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are released. The machine is shifted into gear without holding OPC levers. The blade control switch (PTO) is pulled on without holding the OPC levers. Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time.
m–5372 m–5379 Figure 15 Figure 16 1. Drive lever 2. Gear shift lever 1. Position A, Normal 4. Drive spring Conditions 5. Adjustment bolt, In 2. Position B, More Severe position A 3. Position C, Most Severe 6. Drive pulley shield Backward 1.
Transporting Machines 2. Select hole in height-of-cut post corresponding to the height-of-cut desired (Fig. 17). Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. 3. Lift on side of deck and remove hairpin cotter Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting (Fig.
2. Select a hole position so the gage wheels are a minimum of 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) off the ground for the height-of-cut to be used (Fig. 18). 3. Reinstall the stud nut and washer (Fig. 18). 4. Repeat adjustment on other gage wheels. m–5200 Figure 19 1.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 8 Hours Oil—change Cutting Blades—check Mower Housing—clean 8 Hours...
Air Cleaner Service Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn. Service Interval/Specification Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours. Ó...
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure locks (Fig. 20). Engine Oil Service Service Interval/Specification Change oil: After the first 8 operating hours. After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Figure 23 Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SE, SF or SG) 1.
Change Oil Filter Removing the Spark Plug Service Interval/Specification 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil engine.
0.030 in. (.75 mm) Figure 27 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode Installing the Spark Plug Figure 28 1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 11 ft-lb (15 N m). Lubricate the castor and wheel bearings 3.
Cleaning the Cooling System 2. Lubricate the idler bracket pivots located in the back of the machine (Fig. 29). Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system. 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 and linkage.
Adjusting the Brake If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. 1. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Checking the Brake, page 29. 2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 17. 3.
Draining The Fuel Tank 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the 1. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure fuel tank engine. Remove the key. drains completely.
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Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. m–1855 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded Figure 42 glove. Remove the blade bolt, washer, lock washer 1. Blade 2.
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3. At the carrier frame cross tube, measure location “A” height (Fig. 43). This measurement must be 2–13/16 in. (71 mm), plus or minus a 1/4 in. (6 mm) 4. If the height at location “A” is not correct, adjustment is needed.
Checking the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 24 in. 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 47). Measure at “C” and “D” locations (Fig. 47) from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Fig. 48). 3.
m–1078 m–2600 Figure 52 Figure 54 1. Adjusting nut 3. Feeler gauge 2. Slot Replacing the Drive Belt Service Interval/Specification m–2550 Figure 53 Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating.
2. Disconnect clutch wire connector from wire harness. 5. Disconnect the idler arm spring to relieve tension on the idler arm and idler pulley, then remove the worn 3. Remove PTO drive belt. Refer to Removing the PTO deck belt (Fig. 57). Drive Belt on page 37.
4. Remove the idler spring from idler arm. Remove the 1. Raise the cutting unit so the castor wheels are off the drive belt from the PTO engagement pulley and the floor, then block up the front of the mower with jack center spindle pulley (Fig.
8. Grease the fitting on the carrier frame mounting tube using No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. Figure 61 m–5197 1. Locknut 4. Spanner Bushing Figure 60 2. Wheel Bolt 5. Roller Bearing 3. Bushing 1. Carrier Frame Mounting 2.
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Note: Make sure the “L” end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 62. 3. Install bolt and nut. Place “J” hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig. 62). Important The grass deflector must be able to lower down into position.
Cleaning and Storage A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking B. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the refer to Fuel Tank Service, page 29, or operate engine.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine loses power. Engine load is excessive. Reduce ground speed. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean air cleaner element. Oil level in crankcase is low. Add oil to crankcase. Cooling fins and air passages Remove obstruction from under engine blower housing cooling fins and air passages.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Uneven cutting height. 1. Blade(s) not sharp. 1. Sharpen blade(s). 2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install new cutting blade(s). 3. Mower is not level. 3. Level mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. 4. Underside of mower is dirty. 4.
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.