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Page 1: Toro Mower Safety
Form No. 3350–757 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 17 HP with 52in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30438—Serial No. 240000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
Authorized Service safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and instruction may result in personal injury or death. serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. - Page 4 The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of throwing objects.
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Page 5: General Operation
Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, electrical wires) before operating under any objects and do not contact them. -
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. 43-8480 93-1122 95-2814 66-1340 98-0776 67-5360 98-3256 68-8340... - Page 10 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 106-5532 106-0699 104-8186 104-8569 106-5511 105-4111 105-4146...
- Page 11 106-0635 106-5501 1. Choke 2. Fast 3. Continuous variable setting 4. Slow 106-5514 1. Keep bystanders a safe 4. Stop the engine and pick up 8. Hour meter 11. To place the machine in distance from the machine. debris before operating. neutral, move the controls as 9.
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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 regular gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. -
Page 13: Set Up
Spacers Oil drain hose Use for draining the engine oil Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Safety Video Watch before operating machine Registration card Fill out and return to Toro... -
Page 14: Removing The Shipping Bracket
Step Removing the Shipping Bracket m–7678 Figure 3 Parts needed for this step: 1. Center Gage Wheels and 3. Bolt Spacer None 4. Washer 2. Nut 5. Spacer Procedure 1. Remove the center gage wheel nut, 2 large washers, angle bracket and 1 small washer (Fig. 2). Discard the Step 2 large washers and the angle bracket. -
Page 15: Installing The Fuel Tank
Step Installing the Fuel Tank Parts needed for this step: m–6591 Figure 4 Qty. Part 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole Fuel tank with studs installed 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch 7. Low position Bolt, 5/16 X 7/8 inch 4. -
Page 16: Checking And Adjusting The Shift Lever Plate
m–3771 Procedure 1. Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever in slot of shifter lever plate. The clearance between top and bottom of the shift lever should be equal (Fig. 8). 2. If clearance is not correct, remove lever and bend it slightly to adjust (Fig. -
Page 17: Installing The Control Rods
Step Installing the Control Rods Parts needed for this step: m–7669 Figure 10 Qty. Part 1. Control rod 4. Clevis pin Control rods 2. Drive lever 5. Handle Cotter pin 3. Hairpin cotter 6. Neutral/parking brake lock Clevis Pin Washer 4. -
Page 18: Installing The Hairpin Cotter Pins And Spacers
m–7584 Figure 13 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Height–of–cut post (rear m–6582 shown) 2. Spacer Figure 12 1. Handle 4. Drive lever 3. On the opposite side of the muffler, install unused 2. Neutral/Parking brake 5. Drive position spacers onto front and rear height–of–cut pins and insert lock 6. -
Page 19: Operation
Operation Drive levers – Shift to desired gear and release drive levers to engage traction operation and squeeze them back to disengage the drive. Squeeze right side of drive lever to Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine turn right and left side to turn left. -
Page 20: Parking Brake And Neutral Lock
Parking Brake and Neutral Lock Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Setting the Parking Brake 1. Squeeze the drive levers back to the grip (Fig. 17). 2. Place thumbs on the upper part of the locks and rotate them forward (Fig. -
Page 21: Operating Mower Blade Control (Pto)
Stopping 1. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position (Fig. 19). 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the ignition key to off. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition key to the Off position (Fig. 19). m–6581 Figure 20 1. -
Page 22: Driving Forward Or Backward
The power take off switch (PTO) is pulled on without holding the OPC levers. Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before each use of the machine. If the safety system does not operate as described, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. -
Page 23: Transporting Machines
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Caution The height-of-cut can be adjusted from 1 to 4-1/2 inch (25 to 114 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) Children or bystanders may be injured if they increments. Adjustment is done by relocating four hairpin move or attempt to operate the machine while it is cotter pins in different hole location and by adding or unattended. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Handle Height
Adjusting the Gage Wheels The gage wheels need to be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. There needs to be 3/8 inch (10 mm) minimum clearance above the ground. 1. After adjusting height-of-cut, check the gage wheels so that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance above the ground (Figures 23, 24, and 25). -
Page 25: Using The Mid-Size Weight
6. Check the parking brake adjustment; refer to Checking the Brakes, page 34. Using the Mid–Size Weight This machine includes a weight installed in the rear position (Fig. 27). The weight mounted in the rear position is recommended, except when a Tru–Trak Sulky is installed. -
Page 26: 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 Brake—check Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 8 Hours Engine Oil—change Mower Housing—clean Caster Wheels—grease... -
Page 27: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Foam element: Clean it after every 25 operating hours. Paper element: Clean it after every 50 operating hours. Replace it after every 200 operating hours or yearly, which ever comes first. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 28: Servicing The Engine Oil
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements 4. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 29) so that dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine. Important To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed. -
Page 29: Servicing The Spark Plugs
m–7451 Figure 30 Figure 32 1. Oil drain valve 2. Drain hose 1. Oil filter 2. Adapter 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Fig. 32). 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Fig. -
Page 30: Cleaning The Cooling System
2. Tighten the spark plugs to 16 ft-lb (22 N m). 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Fig. 33). Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use. Check and clean cooling fins and engine shrouds every 100 hours or yearly, which ever comes first. - Page 31 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). 4.
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Page 32: Checking The Tire Pressure
Servicing the Fuse Service Interval/Specification The electrical system is protected by a fuse. It requires no maintenance. If the fuse blows check component or circuit for malfunction or short. To replace fuse, pull out on the fuse (Fig. 41) and push in new fuse. m–5196 Figure 39 Checking the Tire Pressure... -
Page 33: Servicing The Fuel Tank
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. m–2600 Figure 42 m–5235 1. Adjusting nut 3. Feeler gauge 2. Slot Figure 43 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Traction Drive Belt Tension
m–6595 m–7545 Figure 44 Figure 45 1. Position A, New belt 4. Position D, Most severe 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter belt wear 2. Position B, Low belt wear 2. Fuel line 5. Spring 3. Position C, Medium belt wear 6. -
Page 35: Checking And Adjusting The Control Rods
Note: For the initial adjustment, adjust the wing nut until it is 1–1/4 inches from the top of the rod (Fig. 46). 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO, and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. -
Page 36: Servicing The Cutting Blades
2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Fig. 48). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in this area (item 3 in Fig. 48), immediately install a new blade. m–6582 Figure 47 1. Handle 4. Drive lever 2. -
Page 37: Correcting The Mower Quality Of Cut
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. m–1855 1. -
Page 38: Frame Set Up
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 3. Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on page 32. -
Page 39: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
Checking Carrier Frame Front–to–Rear 5. Measure carrier frame height at location B (Fig. 57). Pitch 6. If the carrier frame height is not the same move spacers from top or bottom of caster wheel, to make it level. The carrier frame must have a pitch of a 1/4 inch (6 mm) The tire pressure may also be adjusted slightly to make over the length of 24 inches (61 cm) on the carrier frame it level. -
Page 40: Checking The Deck Side-To-Side Leveling
Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Leveling 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. MEASURE FROM 2. Position the blades side-to-side (Fig. 61). Measure at A CUTTING EDGE TO A and B locations (Fig. 61) from a level surface to the LEVEL SURFACE m–2539 cutting edge of blade tips (Fig. -
Page 41: Replacing The Traction Drive Belt
Matching Height of Cut 3. Raise the wheel off the ground, to allow the belt to be removed, and remove the belt. 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 4. Install a new belt. 2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 inch (101.6 mm) position 5. -
Page 42: Replacing The Mower Belt
12. Connect clutch wire connector to wire harness. 11. Install the carrier frame cover onto the cutting unit, then install and tighten the hand knobs. 13. Install PTO drive belt. m–5321 Figure 66 m–6530 1. Transmission belt 5. Clutch wire connector Figure 67 2. -
Page 43: Replacing The Caster Wheel Fork Bushings
m–6530 m–6372 Figure 68 Figure 69 1. PTO engagement pulley 4. Center Spindle Pulley 1. Locking Pin 3. Carrier frame mounting 2. PTO drive belt idler 5. PTO Drive belt guide tube 2. Spacers (locate as 3. PTO drive Belt 6. -
Page 44: Caster Wheel And Bearings Service
Caster Wheel and Bearings Replacing the Grass Deflector Service Warning The caster wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a spanner bushing. If the bearing is kept well lubricated, wear An uncovered discharge opening could allow the will be minimal. Failure to keep the bearing well lubricated will cause rapid wear. -
Page 45: Wiring Diagram
WIRE COLOR CODES Pistol Grip M.S. KAW Gear PINK BLACK BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET PTO Switch (Off) GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW Neutral Switch (In Neutral) SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG Clutch IGNITION HR MTR MODULES (OPTIONAL) RECTIFIER Operator Presence Interlock Switch Relay (No Operator) KEY SWITCH... -
Page 46: 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. Remove the key. refer to Draining the Fuel Tank, page 33, or operate engine until it stops. - Page 47 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 48 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.
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Page 52: 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.