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- Page 1 Form No. 3352–529 Mid-Size Mower ProLine Hydro 15 hp with 48in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30528—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
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... -
Page 4: Toro Mower Safety
Toro Mower Safety or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming operations. The following list contains safety information specific to • Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit. Toro products and other safety information you must know. - Page 5 • Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be original standards are maintained. voided if used with unapproved attachments. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
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Page 7: Slope Chart
Slope Chart Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.) -
Page 9: 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. 1-403005 66-1340 95-2814 93-1122 1-523552 95-5537 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. - Page 10 98-0776 99-3943 1. Engine 98-5130 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75-80 ft.-lb.(102-106 N⋅m). 105-4109 98-5954 105-4110 106-0699 106-2743...
- Page 11 106-0829 1. Forward 4. Warning—wear hearing 5. Fast 7. Slow protection. 2. Neutral 6. Continuous variable setting 8. Neutral 3. Reverse...
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Page 12: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Warning Recommended Gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use injury and illness. (85 pump octane minimum). Use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available. -
Page 13: Setup
Fuel tank Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 inch Lock washer, 5/16 inch Locknut Installing the fuel tank Washer, 5/16 inch Stud Spring Operator’s Manual Engine Operator’s Manual Review before operating machine Parts Catalog Video Registration card Fill out and return to Toro... -
Page 14: Installing The Front Casters
Installing the Front Casters 1. Align the casters with the holes on the top and front of the mower, and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inch) through the mower. Secure the caster with 8 flange nuts (3/8 inch) below the mower (Fig. 2). m–5969 Figure 3 1. -
Page 15: Connecting The Throttle Cable
Connecting the Throttle Cable 1. Place throttle control lever in the fast position (Fig. 5). 2. Hook wire Z–bend into hole of speed control lever (Fig. 5). 3. Loosen cable clamp screw allowing cable installation, but do not tighten (Fig. 5). 4. -
Page 16: Installing The Control Arm Rods
Installing the Control Arm Rods 1. Insert control arm swivel thru hole in speed control crank and secure with hairpin cotter (Fig. 9). m–5998 Figure 7 1. Left handle shown 5. Control rod 2. Neutral lock 6. Operator Presence Control lever (OPC) 3. -
Page 17: Installing The Fuel Tank
Installing the Fuel Tank 1. Apply retaining adhesive, such as Loctite RC 609 or 680, to the threads of the 2 threaded studs (5/16 x 7/8 inch) supplied in loose parts. Install studs into the two left holes in underside of fuel tank 2. -
Page 18: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid
Adjusting the Speed Control Linkage Refer to Adjusting the Speed Control Linkages on page 37. Adjusting the Neutral Control Linkages Refer to Adjusting the Neutral Control Linkages on page 38. Adjusting the Hydro Control Linkages Refer to Adjusting the Hydro Control Linkages on page 39. m–5615 Figure 15 Adjusting the Control Rods... -
Page 19: Operation
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine Speed control lever – This machine has a variable speed from the normal operating position. control with a neutral position. This controls how fast the machine will travel. Think Safety First Drive levers –... -
Page 20: Starting And Stopping The Engine
To use cold start kit: Caution • Grasp split ring (Fig. 19) on right side of machine, pull ring and chain straight out from side of machine Children or bystanders may be injured if they and hook ring over control shield bolt. move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. -
Page 21: Operating The Neutral Locks
Releasing the Neutral Lock 1. Squeeze the drive levers back. 2. Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and move them forward until in forward slot (Fig. 21). m–6487 Figure 20 1. Throttle lever m–5388 Important Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed Figure 21 before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage may occur. -
Page 22: The Safety Interlock System
The safety interlock system is designed to kill the engine when: • The Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are released. • The speed control lever is shifted out of neutral without holding OPC levers. • The blade control knob (PTO) is pulled up without holding the OPC levers. -
Page 23: Bringing The Machine To Neutral Position
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and direction 4. Stop the engine by pulling the throttle all the way back you want to turn (Fig. 23). to stop (Fig. 20). 5. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position and then set the parking brake. -
Page 24: Transporting Machines
Transporting Machines Adjusting the Blade Height Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Adjust the Blades by using the 4 spacers (1/4 inch) spacers Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting on the blade spindle bolts. This allows a range, in 1/4 inch and marking as required by law. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Caster Position
5. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 axle pivot bolts (Fig. 26). 6. Remove the 2 axle adjustment bolts (Fig. 26). Figure 26 1. Axle pivot bolt 7. Raise or lower the mounting bracket, so that you can install the 2 axle adjustment bolts in the desired hole location (Fig. -
Page 26: Height-Of-Cut Chart
Height-of-Cut Chart No. of Spacers Below Number of 1/4 inch Blade Spacers Below Spindle Caster 1/2 inch 3/16 inch Axle (13mm) (5 mm) Position 1 inch 1–1/4 inch 1–1/2 inch 1–3/4 inch 2 inch (26 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 inch... -
Page 27: 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 • Engine Oil—check level • Safety System—check Each Use • Engine—clean outside • Mower Housing—clean After first 5 hours •... -
Page 28: Servicing The Cutting Blades
Caution Someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. - Page 29 To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with balancer (Fig.
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Page 30: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Installing the Blades 1. Place the blade onto the bolt and over the cone washer. Select the proper number of spacers for the height-of- cut and slide the bolt into the spindle (Fig. 31). Important The curved part of the blade must point upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. -
Page 31: Servicing The Engine Oil
2. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS excessively dirty. 10W–30 5W–20, 5W–30 –20 ° –30 –20 –10 m–5192 ° Figure 36 1. Paper element 2. Rubber seal Checking the Engine Oil Level 1. -
Page 32: Servicing The Spark Plug
2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower 2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter than the opposite side to assure the oil drains (Fig. 39) gasket surface. completely. 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the 3. -
Page 33: Servicing The Brake
Servicing the Brake Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check the parking brake for proper operation. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust it. Checking the Parking Brake m–4757 1. -
Page 34: Checking The Tire Pressure
This will help insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine. Greasing and Lubricating the Machine Service Interval/Specification Grease the areas shown at the intervals given in the Where to Add Grease section below. -
Page 35: Cleaning The Cooling System
Note: You’ll have to remove the carrier covers to access the grease fitting for the deck. 3. Lubricate the PTO engagement bellcrank every 100 operating hours (Fig. 44). Cleaning the Cooling System 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 m–6474... -
Page 36: Servicing The Hydraulic System
9. Check for fuel leaks and make any needed repairs. 9. When fluid overflows filter turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 46). Servicing the Hydraulic System 10. -
Page 37: Performing The Hydro Linkage Adjustments
Note: It is necessary to lightly touch the charge pump cap Note: Keep areas around hydraulic system clean from grass (Fig. 47) with your hand to check the pump temperature. If and debris build up. the cap is too hot to touch, turn off engine. The pumps may be damaged if the pump becomes too hot. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Neutral Control Linkages
Adjusting the Neutral Control Linkages Warning Engine must be running so control linkage adjustments can be performed. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury. Figure 48 Keep hands, feet, face, clothing and other body parts away from rotating parts, muffler and other 1. -
Page 39: Adjusting The Hydro Control Linkages
Adjusting the Hydro Control 7. Squeeze one drive lever until an increased resistance is felt. This is where neutral should be. Linkages Note: Make sure you have not reached the end of the neutral lock slot. If you have, shorten the control lever Warning linkage. - Page 40 8. Loosen the front nut on left hydro control linkage as shown in figure 51. 9. Turn the left rear adjusting nut counter–clockwise until wheel rotates forward (Fig. 51). 10. Turn the rear adjusting nut clockwise 1/4 of a turn at a time.
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Page 41: Adjusting The Control Rod
m–5388 Figure 54 1. Handle 4. Drive lever 2. Neutral lock 5. Full speed forward 3. Neutral position 6. Control rod m–5403 Figure 53 1. Hydro control linkage 3. Spring Tracking the Adjustment 2. Quick track knob 4. 1 inch (26 mm) 1. -
Page 42: Checking The Belts
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Note: Proper belt tension is 10–15 lbf. (44–67 N) with the before leaving the operating position. belt deflected 1/2 inch (13 mm) halfway between the pulleys (Fig. 57). 3. -
Page 43: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension
Adjusting the Mower Belt Note: If the assist arm does not contact the front stop on the mower deck (Fig. 59), adjust the clevis to bring the Tension bell crank closer to the transmission output shaft (Fig. 58). Service Interval/Specification Check the belt tension after the first 8 and 25 hours of operation. -
Page 44: Replacing The Grass Deflector
5. Engage the blades, and ensure that the blade brake pad no longer contacts the pulley edges. Replacing the Grass Deflector Warning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur. -
Page 45: Hydraulic Diagram
Hydraulic Diagram High Pressure Reverse CASE DRAIN HIGH PRESSURE CHARGE PUMP INLET Filter High Front of Machine Pressure Reverse High Pressure Reverse Hydraulic Tank High Pressure Forward... - Page 46 Cleaning and Storage B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and stop the C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel engine. tank;...
- Page 47 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start, starts hard, or Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. f il fails to keep running. PTO is on (Pulled up). Turn PTO off (Push in). Speed control lever is in gear. Move speed control lever to neutral.
- Page 48 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine moves slowly in neutral. Neutral is mis-adjusted. Adjust hydro linkages. Neutral control spring is Replace neutral control broken or missing. spring. Machine tracks left or right. Tire pressure is not correct. Adjust tire pressure. Tracking knob not adjusted Adjust tracking knob.
- Page 52 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.