Toro 30070 Operator's Manual

Toro 30070 Operator's Manual

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Original Instructions (EN)
Commercial Walk-Behind Mower
16HP, T-Bar, Gear Drive with 91cm TURBO
FORCE
®
Cutting Unit
Model No. 30070—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Form No. 3391-755 Rev A
*3391-755* A

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3391-755 Rev A Commercial Walk-Behind Mower 16HP, T-Bar, Gear Drive with 91cm TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 30070—Serial No. 315000001 and Up *3391-755* A Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
  • Page 2 You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Servicing the Brakes..........31 Safety ................4 Belt Maintenance ............32 General Lawn Mower Safety ........4 Checking the Belts..........32 Toro Mower Safety ..........5 Replacing the Traction-Drive Belt ......32 Sound Pressure ............5 Replacing the Transmission Belt .......32 Sound Power ............6 Replacing the Mower Belt ........33...
  • Page 4: Safety

    • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe other foreign objects. service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 5: Toro Mower Safety

    – before clearing blockages or unclogging chute. Toro Mower Safety – before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn The following list contains safety information specific to Toro mower. products and other safety information you must know. – after striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mower...
  • Page 6: Sound Power

    The sound pressure level was determined according to the procedures outlined in EN ISO 5395:2013. Sound Power This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA. The sound power level was determined according to the procedures outlined in ISO 11094.
  • Page 7: Slope Indicator

    Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 20 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 20 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.
  • 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. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original 93-7818 machine manufacturer.
  • Page 9 106-0636 1. Height-of-cut 3. Read the Operator's Manual for more information. 2. Warning—power 104-8185 106-5517 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 106–5519 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower 4. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from blade—stay away from moving parts.
  • Page 10 110-4972 1. Fast 3. Slow 5. Engine—Start 7. Choke 2. Continuous variable setting 4. Engine—stop 6. Engage bale then pull out on the PTO to engage the blade. 114–3449 1. Thrown object 3. Cutting/dismemberment of hazard—keep bystanders hand or foot—stay away a safe distance from the from moving parts.
  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 5 1. Gear shift lever 7. Blade-control bail G015747 2. Power-take-off switch 8. Upper control bar (PTO) 3. Choke control 9. Upper handle 4. Lower handle 10. Throttle control 5. Lower control bar 11. Ignition switch Figure 4 6.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or fumes may be ignited by a spark. Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. • Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children.
  • Page 13: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective DANGER when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance In certain conditions during fueling, static of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer electricity can be released causing a spark which at all times.
  • Page 14: Using The Parking Brake

    Using the Parking Brake vigorously to start the engine and allow the rope to recoil slowly. Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage parking brake, Important: Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or shut off engine and remove key. Always set the parking brake let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.
  • Page 15: The Safety-Interlock System

    2. Engage the blade by squeezing the blade-control bail The safety-interlock system is designed to stop the mower against the upper control bar (Figure blades if you release the blade-control bail. 3. Pull the power-take-off switch (PTO) up and release. Testing the Safety-Interlock System Hold the blade-control bail against the upper control bar while operating.
  • Page 16: Using The Lower Control Bar

    5. Drive the machine until the drive wheels contact the curb (Figure 11). 6. Lower the front of the machine (Figure 11). Note: Both drive wheels should contact the curb and the caster wheels should be straight. 7. At the same time engage the lower control bar and lift up on the lower handle to drive the machine over the curb (Figure 10...
  • Page 17: Transporting Machines

    machine unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake in DANGER Setting the Parking Brake (page 14). Remember to remove Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or the key from the ignition switch. complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact CAUTION and thrown debris.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers

    Figure 14 1. Mower deck 4. Anti-scalp rollers 2. Bolt 5. Nut 3. Spacer Adjusting the Handle Height The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator's Figure 13 height preference. 1. Remove hairpin cotter, washer, and clevis pin securing 1.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Flow Baffle

    g012676 Figure 17 Figure 16 1. Slot 2. Nut 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 7. Low position 3. Flange nut (3/8 inch) Positioning the Flow Baffle 4. Flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 8.
  • Page 20: Using The Mid-Size Weight

    Position B WARNING Use this position when bagging (Figure 19). The front end of the machine can rapidly rise up when the mower is removed. This could cause serious injury to you or bystanders. Support the rear of the machine when removing the mower from the carrier frame.
  • Page 21: 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 system. • Grease the caster wheels and caster pivot. •...
  • Page 22: Greasing The Transmission Couplers

    2. Raise the rear of the machine and use jack stands to support the machine. 3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. 4. Remove rear wheel grease cap. Lubricate the rear wheel bearing (Figure 21). 5. Install the grease cap. 6.
  • Page 23: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance 2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Important: Replace the foam element if it is torn Servicing the Air Cleaner or worn. Servicing the Paper Air-Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Element Service Interval: Every 25 hours 1.
  • Page 24: Changing The Oil

    2. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 4. Slide the drain hose over the oil drain valve. 5. Place a pan below the drain hose. Rotate the oil-drain valve to allow the oil to drain (Figure 27).
  • Page 25: Servicing The Spark Plugs

    Changing the Oil Filter 3. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs (Figure 29). Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Oil (page 24).
  • Page 26: Fuel System Maintenance

    Checking the Spark Plugs Fuel System 1. Look at the center of the spark plugs (Figure 30). Maintenance Note: If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating on the Draining the Fuel Tank insulator usually means that the air cleaner is dirty.
  • Page 27: Replacing The Fuel Filter

    Replacing the Fuel Filter Electrical System Maintenance Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. Servicing the Fuse Note: Note how the fuel filter is installed. The electrical system is protected by a fuse. It requires no Note: Wipe up any spilled fuel.
  • Page 28: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Control Bar 1. Check the gap between upper control bar and the fixed bar with the wheel drive fully engaged. Ensure that the gap is approximately 25-32 mm (1 to 1-1/4 inch) (Figure 34). Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar must be parallel when the upper control bar is in the Engaged, Figure 35 Drive, Neutral, or Brake position.
  • Page 29: Replacing The Caster Wheel Fork Bushings

    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 30: Adjusting The Electric Clutch

    2. Tighten the locknuts until there is slight binding on the feeler gauge but it can be moved easily within the air gap (Figure 40). 3. Repeat this for the remaining slots. 4. Check each slot again and make slight adjustments until the feeler gauge between the rotor and armature with very slight contact between them.
  • Page 31: Cooling System Maintenance

    Brake Maintenance Cooling System Maintenance Servicing the Brakes Cleaning the Air-Intake Screen Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check brakes on both a level surface and a slope. Before each use, remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor-governor...
  • Page 32: Belt Maintenance

    Belt Maintenance Checking the Belts Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first) Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating. Replacing the Traction-Drive Belt 1. Remove the plastic cover over the idler bracket. 2. Remove the top bolt securing the idler support and the idler bracket to the rear frame (Figure 42).
  • Page 33: Replacing The Mower Belt

    4. Remove the PTO-drive belt; refer to Replacing the 4. Remove the belt cover with bolts. PTO-Drive Belt (page 33). 5. Remove the PTO-drive belt; refer to Replacing the 5. Raise the front of the machine and hold it with jack PTO-Drive Belt (page 33).
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Pto-Drive-Belt-Idler-Spring Anchor

    4. Remove the belt cover. 5. Remove the heat shield from the engine deck and carrier frame. 6. Roll the belt off of the center pulley on the mower deck (Figure 45). Use caution when removing the belt as tension will increase because of the spring loaded idler pulley.
  • Page 35: Mower Deck Maintenance

    2. Sail 4. Crack in the curved area and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with 2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Figure safety standards.
  • Page 36: Correcting The Mower Quality Of Cut

    Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 49). Important: The sail part of the blade must be pointing upward, toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting (Figure 49). 2. Install the blade, stiffener, curved washer, and blade bolt (Figure 49).
  • Page 37 6. Loosen the carrier frame mounting bolts on both sides of the machine (Figure 52). 7. Align the carrier frame and engine deck to match 33 mm (1-5/16 inch) plus or minus a 6 mm (1/4 inch) at location A (Figure 52).
  • Page 38 Checking the Carrier Frame 5. Measure the carrier-frame height at location B (Figure 55). Front-to-Rear Pitch 6. If the carrier frame height is not the same move spacers The carrier frame must have a pitch between 3 mm (1/8 inch) from top or bottom of caster wheel, to make it level.
  • Page 39: Checking The Mower Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch

    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 28). 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 56).
  • Page 40: Changing The Mower Deck Side-To-Side Height

    Changing the Mower Deck Replacing the Grass Deflector Side-to-Side Height WARNING Changing the side-to-side height is done by adjusting the rear An uncovered discharge opening could allow the tire pressure and caster spacers. lawn mower to throw objects at you or bystanders, 1.
  • Page 41: Storage

    Storage 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to protect Cleaning and Storage it and keep it clean. 1.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The engine doesl not start, starts hard, or 1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. fails to keep running. 2. The choke is not on. 2. Move the choke lever to the Choke position.
  • Page 43 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The blades do not rotate. 1. The drive belt is worn, loose, or broken. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. The drive belt is off the pulley. 2. Install the drive belt and check the adjusting shafts and belt guides for the correct position.
  • Page 44: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
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  • Page 47 The Way Toro Uses Information Toro may use your personal information to process warranty claims, to contact you in the event of a product recall and for any other purpose which we tell you about. Toro may share your information with Toro's affiliates, dealers or other business partners in connection with any of these activities. We will not sell your personal information to any other company.
  • Page 48 Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or agreement between them, jointly promise to the original purchaser to repair workmanship, follow this procedure: the Toro Products listed below if defective in materials or workmanship.

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