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- Page 1 Form No. 3325-284 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 12.5 HP with 36 in. Side Discharge Mower 30250TE—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (GB)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Driving Forward or Backward ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Lower Control Bar Operation .... -
Page 3: Safety
To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. – Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with Preparation the following instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
Before using, always visually inspect to see that Stop the blades if the lawn mower has to be tilted for guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and grass catchers, are in place and working correctly. when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed. -
Page 5: Sound Pressure Level
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use “will fit” parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard. -
Page 7: Slope Chart
Slope Chart... -
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. 98–4387 93-8069 1. Caution—wear hearing protection. 1. Warning hot surface—stay away. 98–3264 1. - Page 10 93–7010 93–7316 1. Thrown object 3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hands or 1. Thrown object 3. Cutting/dismemberment away. feet—stay away from hazard—keep bystanders hazard of hands or away. feet—stay away from rotating blades and 2. Thrown object moving parts. rotating blades and hazard—keep the 2.
- Page 11 104–8184 1. Read the operator’s manual 2. Insert pin at desired for proper procedure. Stop height–of–cut. electric clutch before changing machines height–of–cut. 105–0885 1. Cutting/dismemberment 2. Warning—stop engine before 4. Thrown object hazard—keep 5. Thrown object hazard—keep hazard of hands or leaving the machine.
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Page 12: Gasoline And Oil
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. -
Page 13: Set Up
Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Control Panel and Fuel Tank Note: Hardware to install control panel and fuel tank is installed in the bottom of fuel tank. -
Page 14: Install Upper Handle
5. Align the control panel, side to side, so there is 1/16 4. Secure each lower mounting hole with a flange bolt in. (2 mm) space between panel and lever. (3/8 x 1 in. (26mm)) and flange nut (Fig. 4). 6. -
Page 15: Install Hairpin Cotter Pins
Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar must be parallel Note: Make sure brake rod is installed in front (“F”) when in engaged, drive, relaxed and brake positions. mounting hole in idler bracket. 4. Check operation. If adjustment is required, remove 8. -
Page 16: Operation
Operation Upper Control Bar – Shift to desired gear and push forward on control bar to engage forward traction operation and pull back to brake. Pull right side of control Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine bar to turn right and left side to turn left. -
Page 17: Starting And Stoppin The Engine
Stopping 2. Lift the parking brake lock (Fig. 12) up and gradually release the upper control bar. The brake lock should 1. Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 13). stay in the set (locked) position. 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the ignition key “OFF.”... -
Page 18: The Safety Interlock System
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. The clutch should engage and the mower blades begin rotating. 4. -
Page 19: Lower Control Bar Operation
3. Slowly squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to move rearward (Fig. 15). Lower Control Bar Operation This procedure is for driving up a curb. This can be performed while driving forward or backward. 1. Disengage the mower blades. Warning m–4185 A blade can be bent or damaged when driving up... -
Page 20: Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass
Side Discharge or Mulch Grass Note: Spare height–of–cut spacers may be stored on posts and retained by a hairpin cotter. This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses Important All four hairpin cotter pins must be in the clippings to the side and down toward the turf. same hole location and with the correct number of spacers for a level cut. - Page 21 3. Reinstall the bolt, washers and nut (Fig. 19). m–5213 Figure 19 1. Center Gage Wheels and 3. Bolt Spacer 4. Washer 2. Nut...
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Page 22: 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 System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 5 hours Oil—change Mower Housing—clean 8 Hours Caster Wheels—grease... -
Page 23: Air Cleaner Service
Air Cleaner Service Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn. Service Interval/Specification Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours. Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó... -
Page 24: Engine Oil Service
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Fig. 20). Engine Oil Service Service Interval/Specification Change oil: After the first 5 operating hours. After every 50 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating Figure 23 conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 25: Spark Plug Service
Spark Plug Service 5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil, page 24, into the filler tube (Fig. 23). Now check the oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level, page 24. Slowly Service Interval/Specification add additional oil to bring to “FULL” mark on dipstick. -
Page 26: Greasing And Lubrication
Lubricate the castor and wheel bearings 2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Fig. 27). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 27) if the gap is 1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles not correct. until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings (Fig. -
Page 27: Cleaning The Cooling System
2. Grease the fitting on the PTO belt idler arm pivot (Fig. 30). m–2147 Figure 31 1. Rear Tire 2. Castor tire Fuse Service m–5247 Service Interval/Specification Figure 30 The electrical system is protected by a fuse. It requires no maintenance. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Electric Clutch
Checking the Brake 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key. 2. Rear wheels must lock when you try to push the machine forward. -
Page 29: Fuel Tank Service
Fuel Tank Service Danger In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. m–5185 Wipe up any gasoline that spills. -
Page 30: Cutting Blade Service
m–5234 Figure 36 m–151 Figure 37 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line 1. Cutting Edge 3. Wear/slot Forming 2. Curved Area Cutting Blade Service Checking for Bent Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades 1. -
Page 31: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum m–1855 performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Figure 42 Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Blade 2. -
Page 32: Frame Set Up
Checking Engine Deck Height 5. Perform steps in the following sections Frame Set Up, Checking Front–to–Rear Pitch and Checking 1. Stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect the Side–to–Side Leveling. spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on Frame Set Up page 27. -
Page 33: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
6. The tire pressure may also be adjusted slightly to make a 1/4 in. (6 mm) pitch. 24 in. (61cm) m–5231 Figure 46 m–5242 1. Caster Wheel 4. Same height at locations Figure 45 A and B 2. Carrier Frame 1. -
Page 34: Changing The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Leveling 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position the blades side-to-side (Fig. 50). Measure at “A” and “B” locations (Fig. 50) from a level surface to m–1087 the cutting edge of blade tips (Fig. 51). Figure 48 3. -
Page 35: Replacing The Drive Belt
2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 in. (101.6 mm) position 2. Remove top capscrew securing idler support and idler following the height-of-cut decal. bracket to rear frame (Fig. 54). 3. With the machine on level surface, position one blade 3. -
Page 36: Replacing The Deck Belt
11. Install PTO drive belt. Install lower shield. m–5335 Figure 55 1. Traction belt 6. Pivot bolt m–5247 2. Idler pulley 7. Drive pulley 3. Clutch retainer 8. Engine deck Figure 56 4. Tension spring 9. Lower shield 1. Deck belt 4. -
Page 37: Replacing The Castor Wheel Fork Bushings
11. Reinstall the belt covers onto the cutting unit, then reinstall and tighten the knobs. 12. Reinstall the carrier frame cover onto the cutting unit, then reinstall and tighten the hand knobs. Figure 58 1. Locking Pin 3. Carrier frame mounting tube 2. -
Page 38: Caster Wheel And Bearings Service
m–5197 Figure 59 1. Carrier Frame Mounting 2. Bushing Figure 60 Tube 1. Locknut 4. Spanner Bushing 2. Wheel Bolt 5. Roller Bearing 3. Bushing Caster Wheel and Bearings Service 5. To assemble, place one bushing into the wheel hub. Grease the roller bearing and spanner bushing and The caster wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a slide them into the wheel hub. - Page 39 2. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place the “L” end of spring behind deck edge. Note: Make sure the “L” end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 61. 3. Install bolt and nut. Place “J” hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig.
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Page 40: Wiring Diagram
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Page 41: Cleaning And Storage
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, page 29, or operate engine until engine. - Page 42 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.
- Page 43 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.