Mid–size mower proline hydro 17 hp with 52in side discharge mower (64 pages)
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Form No. 3326–484 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 HP with 44 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30257—210005001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
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...
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Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. Slow down and use caution when making turns and They are flammable and vapors are explosive. crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing. Use only an approved container Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine point it at anyone.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from The following list contains safety information the mowing area. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall specific to Toro products and other safety information grass can hide obstacles. you must know.
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Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause injury. Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. Never use your hands.
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. 67–5360 63–8440 68–8340 66–1340 54–9220 43–8480 95–2814...
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.
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.
Installing the Shift Lever 1. Remove the locknut (3/8 in.) and spring washer from the stud on top of the transmission. Note: Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission shaft. 2. Slide shift lever through control panel and align m–5221 mounting hole in lever with square on transmission Figure 2...
3. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar Note: Make sure brake rod is installed in front (F) with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be mounting hole in idler bracket. approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. (25–32 mm) (Fig. 8). 8.
Think Safety First Parking Brake Lever – Pull back on upper control bar and swing brake lever up against the upper handle. Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the Ignition Switch – Key switch is used in conjunction with safety section.
Releasing the Parking Brake Stopping the Engine 1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar (Fig. 14). 1. Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 15). Lower the parking brake lock to the released position. 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the 2.
4. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if blade 1. Set the parking brake and start the engine :refer to control bail is released. Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 18 2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control bar.
2. Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 18. 3. Slowly squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to move rearward (Fig. 17). Operating the Lower Control This procedure is for driving up a curb. This can be performed while driving forward or backward.
Using Side Discharge or Mulch Important All four hairpin cotter pins must be in the same hole location and with the correct number of spacers Grass for a level cut. This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in...
m–5201 Figure 21 1. Gage Wheel 4. Nut 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. Do Not Remove. 3. Washer Adjusting the Center Gage Wheels The gage wheels must be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. 1.
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 Cutting Blades—check Mower Housing—clean...
Servicing the Air Cleaner Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn. Service Interval/Specification Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours.
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure latches (Fig. 23). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Change oil: After the first 8 operating hours. After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating Figure 26 conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 1.
Changing the Engine Oil Filter Removing the Spark Plug Service Interval/Specification 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), chock or block tires, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change.
0.030 in. (.75 mm) Figure 30 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode Installing the Spark Plug Figure 31 1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 11 ft-lb (15 N m). Lubricating the castor and wheel 3.
and linkage. This will help insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine. Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval/Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified.
3. Rear wheels must lock when you try to push the machine forward. Adjustment is required if the wheels turn and do not lock; refer to Adjusting the Brake, page 29. 4. Release the brake and press upper control bar very lightly, approximately 1/2 in.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty. Refer to Replacing the Fuel Filter; page 30. 5. Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. m–2073 Figure 38 1.
m–5234 Figure 40 m–151 Figure 41 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line 1. Cutting Edge 3. Wear/slot Forming 2. Curved Area Servicing the Cutting Blade Checking for Bent Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. 1.
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(Fig. 44). the sail area only Repeat this procedure machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. until the blade is balanced. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
Setting up the Frame Checking Carrier Frame and Deck Alignment 1. Stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Place a long straight edge on top of the engine deck as shown in figure 48.
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5. If the height at location A and B are not the same, 6.1 cm change tire pressure slightly to make them the same. 24 in. m–5242 Figure 50 1. Caster Wheel 4. Height at locations A and B m–5237 2.
Checking the Deck 3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and rotate the front pin counter clockwise (Fig. 54). Front-to-Rear Pitch 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 52). Measure at C and D locations (Fig.
3. With the machine on level surface, position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 57). Measure at A and from level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Fig. 58). 4. The measurement should be 4 in. (102 mm). m–1078 Figure 55 m–1078 Figure 57...
Replacing the Traction Belt 3. Raise wheel off ground enough to allow belt removal. 1. Raise the front of the machine and hold with jack stands. 2. Disconnect clutch wire connector from wire harness. 3. Remove PTO drive belt. Refer to Removing the PTO Drive Belt on page 38.
3. Remove the knobs holding the belt covers to the 2. Remove the knobs holding the carrier frame cover and cutting unit and remove the belt covers. remove the carrier frame cover. 4. Remove the PTO drive belt. Refer to Replacing the 3.
1. Raise the cutting unit so the castor wheels are off the Important The inside diameter of the bushings may floor, then block up the front of the mower with jack collapse slightly when installed. If the castor wheel fork stands.
3. Install bolt and nut. Place J hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig. 67). Important The grass deflector must be able to lower down into position. Lift the deflector up to test that it lowers into the full down position. Figure 66 1.
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 refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank, page 30, or key.
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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.
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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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