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- Page 1 Form No. 3326–480 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 13HP with 32 Side Discharge Deck Model No. 30252—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
......additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Controls . -
Page 3: Safety
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner the location of the model and serial numbers on the can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, product. comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal... -
Page 4: Toro Mower Safety
Slow down and use caution when making turns and The following list contains safety information crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not specific to Toro products and other safety information mowing. you must know. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. -
Page 5: General Operation
Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety attempting to maintain, adjust or service. systems for proper operation before each use. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that be voided if used with unapproved attachments. -
Page 6: Slope Chart
Slope Chart... -
Page 7: 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. 52-2010 66-1340 66-6380 54-0910 67-5360 54-9220 68-8340 82-2280 63-8440 1. - Page 8 82-2290 98-0776 98-3256 93-1159 95-2814 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 105-0884 104-8180...
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Page 9: 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). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. -
Page 10: Setup
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. -
Page 11: Installing The Shift Lever
9. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and secure it with a hose clamp (Fig. 3). Installing the Shift Lever 1. Remove the locknut (3/8 in.) and spring disk washer from the stud on top of the transmission. m–5221 Note: Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole Figure 2... -
Page 12: Installing The Upper Handle
Rear View m–5317 Figure 6 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. 7. Low position 4. Flange nut, 3/8 in. 8. High position m–5458 Figure 5 1. -
Page 13: Operation
3. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar 7. Adjust wing nut up or down on brake rod and secure with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be fitting to idler bracket (Fig. 10). Check adjustment and approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. -
Page 14: Controls
Figure 11 1. Warning 2. Wear hearing protection Controls Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 12) before you start the engine and operate the machine. Throttle Control – The throttle control has three positions: Choke, Fast and Slow. Deck Engagement Control Bail – Control bail used in conjunction with deck engagement switch (PTO) to release blade brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades. -
Page 15: Starting And Stopping The Engine
2. Gradually release the upper control bar. 3. Turn the ignition key to off (Fig. 14). m–5233 m–5190 Figure 13 Figure 14 1. Upper control bar 2. Parking brake lever 1. Throttle lever 2. Ignition key 4. Set the parking brake. Starting and Stopping the 5. -
Page 16: The Safety Interlock System
1. Set the parking brake and start the engine :refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 15. 2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control bar. The blades should not rotate. 3. Then continue holding the blade control bail and pull up on the blade control switch and release. -
Page 17: Operating The Lower Control Bar
2. Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 14. 3. Slowly squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to move rearward (Fig. 16). Operating the Lower Control This procedure is for driving up a curb. This can be performed while driving forward or backward. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut
Transporting the Machines Caution Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting Children or bystanders may be injured if they and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is the safety instructions. -
Page 19: Blade Maintenance
If a blade is decomposition and fertilization. damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days, but remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. To maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring. -
Page 20: 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 Oil—check level Safety Interlock System—test Each Use Brake—test Engine—clean the cooling system Mower housing—clean After first 8 hours Oil—change Wheel bearings—grease Cutting blade—check for wear, cracks, or other damage... -
Page 21: Servicing The Cutting Blade
Replace the blade if it hits a solid object, it is out of blade. balance, or it is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 22: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Installing the Blade 1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove. 1. Install the spacer and blade onto the spindle shaft 2. Remove the blade bolt, lock washer, anti-scalp cup, (Fig. 23). blade, and spacer from the spindle shaft (Fig. 23). Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure... -
Page 23: Servicing The Engine Oil
5. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element Important Never clean the paper element with (Fig. 26). pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly. Cleaning the Foam Element 1. -
Page 24: Changing The Oil Filter
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 29) so dirt cannot 5. Remove the oil drain cap (Fig. 30). fall into the filler hole and damage the engine. 6. When oil has drained completely, install the oil drain cap. 7. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified amount of oil, refer to page 23, into the filler tube (Fig. -
Page 25: Servicing The Spark Plug
Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after every 200 operating hours. Ensure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a 0.040 in. spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark (1.02 mm) plug and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. -
Page 26: Checking The Tire Pressure
Where to Add Grease Grease the wheel bearings and front spindles (Fig. 34). Figure 36 1. Valve stem Draining the Fuel Tank 2147 Figure 34 Danger Grease the fitting on the spindle pulley bearing In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely (Fig. -
Page 27: Replacing The Fuel Filter
5. Pull the fuel line off of the valve (Fig. 37). 6. Open the fuel shut-off valve and allow the gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan. Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty. -
Page 28: Replacing The Drive Belt
Replacing the Drive Belt The wheels should rotate freely. If not, adjust the brake; refer to Adjusting the Brake, page 28. Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks, and Adjusting the Brake signs of overheating. -
Page 29: Replacing The Traction Belt
2. Loosen the hand knob holding the mower cover to the 7. Tighten the front jam nut on each adjusting shaft until top of the mower and remove the cover (Fig. 41). the springs are completely compressed, approximately 4-3/4 in. (12 cm) measured between the washer and the bushing, then back the front jam nuts off one turn (Fig. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Electric Clutch
9. Hook the clutch retainer into the clutch and secure it to 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the parking frame with the engine mounting bolt (Fig. 43). brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 10. -
Page 31: Replacing The Castor Wheel Fork Bushings
Front mower. Move the thrust washers from the bottom of the mounting tube to the top to lower the front of the mower. (Fig. 47). 5. Check the side-to-side leveling of the cutting unit. m–2620 Figure 48 m–2619 MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE Figure 49 3. -
Page 32: Servicing The Castor Wheels And Bearings
4. Pull the castor wheel fork out of the mounting tube, 10. Slide the castor wheel fork through the bushings in the leaving the spacer and thrust washer(s) on the bottom mounting tube. of the fork. 11. Install the thrust washer(s) onto the fork and secure it Remember the location of the thrust washers and with the retaining ring (Fig 50). -
Page 33: Removing The Discharge Cover For Discharge Mowing
5. Inspect the roller bearing, bushings, spanner bushing, and inside of the wheel hub for wear. Replace any damaged or worn parts (Fig. 52). 6. Place a bushing into the wheel hub (Fig. 52). 7. Grease the roller bearing and spanner bushing and slide them into the wheel hub (Fig. -
Page 34: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Replacing the Grass Deflector Cleaning and Storage 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the parking Warning brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. An uncovered discharge opening could allow the 2. - Page 35 C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank, page 26. D. Start the engine and run it until it stops. E. Choke the engine. F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again. G.
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Page 36: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram IGNITION KEY SWITCH P/N 29–5560 NONE WIRE COLOR CODES PINK BLACK BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET KEY SW. GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW 7.5A BAIL SW. KOHLER_RECOIL CLUTCH SW. (NORMALLY (MOMENTARY) OPEN) SPARK PLUG IGNITION MODULE DELAY MODULE CLUTCH... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or 1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. f il t k fails to keep running. 2. The choke is not on. 2. - Page 38 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. 1. The blade is bent or 1. Install a new blade. unbalanced. 2. The blade mounting bolt is 2. Tighten the blade mounting loose. bolt. 3. The engine mounting bolts are 3. Tighten the engine mounting loose.
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Page 40: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
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.