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- Page 1 Form No. 3328-356 Mid-Size Mower ProLine Hydro 15 hp with 36 Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30524—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
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... - Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Toro Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to the mowing area. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall Toro products and other safety information you must know. grass can hide obstacles. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. -
Page 7: Slope Chart
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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. 1-523552 1-430005 66-1340 54-9220 67-5360 63-8440 1. Hot surface... - Page 10 95-2814 98-3296 106-2733 1. Fast 3. Slow 95-5537 2. Continuous variable 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the setting cutting blade 2. Push forward to engage 3. Pull back to disengage 105-4109 105-4110 98-0776 106-2743 98-5130 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75-80 ft.-lb.(102-106 N m).
- Page 11 106-2738 1. Forward 4. Engine—stop 6. Warning—wear hearing 8. Continuous variable setting protection. 2. Neutral 5. Engine—run 9. Slow 7. Fast 3. Reverse 10. Neutral...
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Page 12: 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). Use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available. -
Page 13: Setup
Fuel tank Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 in. Lock washer, 5/16 in. Locknut Installing the fuel tank Washer, 5/16 in. Stud Spring Operator’s Manual Engine Operator’s Manual Review before operating machine Parts Catalog Video Registration card Fill out and return to Toro... -
Page 14: Installing The Front Casters
Installing the Front Casters 2. Secure each leg of the upper handle to the rear frame and bracket with two flange bolts (3/8 x 1 in. (26 mm), spring washers and flange nuts (Fig. 3). Tighten until 1. Align the casters with the holes on the top and front of spring washers are compressed. -
Page 15: Installing The Blade Control (Pto) Rod
4. Loosen the cable clamp and insert the cable behind it (Fig. 5). 5. Pull on the cable and move the throttle control to the Fast position. Tighten clamp screw. Installing the Blade Control (PTO) Rod 1. From outer side of bell crank, insert end of blade control (PTO) rod thru hole (Fig. -
Page 16: Installing The Control Arm Rods
Installing the Control Arm Rods 1. Insert control arm swivel thru hole in speed control crank and secure with hairpin cotter (Fig. 9). m–5996 Figure 11 1. Speed control rod 3. Hair pin cotter 2. Speed control lever 3. Install yoke end of speed control rod to the speed control crank with a clevis pin and hairpin cotter m–5994 (Fig. -
Page 17: Installing The Fuel Tank
Installing the Fuel Tank Installing the Muffler 1. Apply retaining adhesive, such as Loctite RC 609 or 1. Loosen the clamp (Fig. 15). 680, to the threads of the 2 threaded studs (5/16 x 7/8”in.) supplied in loose parts. Install studs into the two left holes in underside of fuel tank 2. -
Page 18: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid
Adjusting the Tracking 7. Run the machine at low idle for 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm fluid. Refer to Refer to Adjusting the Tracking on page 41. Starting and Stopping the Engine on page 20. 8. -
Page 19: Operation
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine Speed control lever – This machine has a variable speed from the normal operating position. control with a neutral position. This controls how fast the machine will travel. Think Safety First Drive levers –... -
Page 20: Operating The Parking Brake
Operating the Parking Brake Starting and Stopping the Engine Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Before each use, check the parking Starting brake for proper operation. 1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs. If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust it. -
Page 21: Operating Neutral Locks
Stopping 1. Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 21). 2. Move drive levers to neutral and set neutral locks. 3. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and move the speed control lever to neutral. 4. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the ignition key “OFF.”... -
Page 22: The Safety Interlock System
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) 3. Push the blade control knob down to off. 4. With engine running, hold down the OPC levers. Pull The mower blades can be disengaged by one of the the blade control knob (PTO) up. The clutch should following steps. -
Page 23: Bringing Machine To Neutral Position
Backward Pushing the Machine by Hand 1. To go backward, move the speed control lever to The by–pass valves allow the machine to be pushed by desired speed. hand without the engine running. 2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the Neutral Important Always push the machine by hand. -
Page 24: Using The Side Discharge Or Mulching The Grass
Using the Side Discharge or 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating Mulching the Grass position. Chock or block tires 3. Hold the blade bolt and remove the nut. Slide the bolt This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses down through the spindle, and change the spacers as clippings to the side and down toward the turf. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Caster Position
6. Remove the 2 axle adjustment bolts (Fig. 27). Figure 27 1. Axle pivot bolt 7. Raise or lower the mounting bracket, so that you can install the 2 axle adjustment bolts in the desired hole location (Fig. 27). A tapered punch can be used to help align the holes. -
Page 26: Height-Of-Cut Chart
Height-of-Cut Chart No. of Spacers Number of 1/4 in. Blade Spacers Below Spindle Below Caster 1/2 in. 3/16 in. Axle (13mm) (5 mm) Position 1–1/4 in. 1–1/2 in. 1–3/4 in. 1 in. (26 mm) 2 in. (45 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 in. -
Page 27: 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 Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 5 hours Engine Oil—change After first 8 Hours Hydraulic Oil—check Cutting Blades—check... -
Page 28: Servicing The Cutting Blades
Caution Someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. - Page 29 To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with balancer (Fig.
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Page 30: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Installing the Blades 1. Place the blade onto the bolt and over the cone washer. Select the proper number of spacers for the height-of- cut and slide the bolt into the spindle (Fig. 32). Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Important The curved part of the blade must point Ô... -
Page 31: Servicing The Engine Oil
Cleaning the Paper Element Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SE/CC, SE, SF, or 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust Crankcase Capacity: with filter, 57.5 oz. (1.6 l); without and dirt (Fig. 37). filter, 51 oz. (1.4 l) Viscosity: Refer to the table below USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS m–4695... -
Page 32: Servicing The Spark Plugs
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Oil, Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and page 32. run the engine; engine damage can result. 2. Remove the old filter (Fig. 40). Changing the Oil 1. -
Page 33: Checking The Tire Pressure
Removing the Spark Plug 2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Fig. 42). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 42) if the gap is 1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and not correct. remove the key. 2. -
Page 34: Greasing And Lubricating The Machine
Greasing and Lubricating the Machine Service Interval/Specification Grease the areas shown at the intervals given in the Where to Add Grease section below. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease with No. 2 general-purpose lithium-base or molybdenum-base grease. -
Page 35: Draining The Fuel Tank
Draining the Fuel Tank 9. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter, and slide the hose clamp close to the filter to secure the fuel line. Danger Servicing the Fuel Filter In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or Service Interval/Specification explosion from gasoline can burn you and others Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or... - Page 36 5. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket 1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and surface clean (Fig. 46). remove the key. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2.
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Page 37: Performing The Hydro Linkage Adjustments
9. Check the hydro control linkage adjustment. Refer to 3. Move the speed control lever (located on the console) to Adjusting the Hydro Control Linkages on page 39. the full forward position. 4. Check the orientation of the tabs on the ends of the Checking the Hydraulic Lines speed control crank. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Neutral Control Linkages
Adjusting the Neutral Control Warning Linkages Electrical system will not perform proper safety Warning shut off with Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers held in place. Engine must be running so control linkage Make sure Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are working when adjustment is adjustments can be performed. -
Page 39: Adjusting The Hydro Control Linkages
Adjusting the Left Side Linkage 1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and remove the key. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2. Raise the rear of the machine onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off of the ground. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Control Rod
12. Make sure the speed control lever is in the neutral 4. Adjust the right side linkage by turning the quick track position and the tire does not rotate. knob counterclockwise until the tire begins to rotate forward (Fig. 53). 13. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Tracking
Adjusting the Control Rods 1. Adjust the rod length by releasing the drive lever and removing clevis pin. Rotate the rod in the rod fitting (Fig. 54). 2. Lengthen the rod if the tire is turning in reverse and shorten the rod if the tire is turning forward. 3. -
Page 42: Adjusting The Spring Anchor Links
3. Remove the hair pin cotter and the clevis pin from the 3. For a heavier drive setting, relocate the spring anchor lower brake lever (Fig. 56). links to either the medium or heavy duty positions (Fig. 57). The spring anchor links are attached to the upper rear corner of the hydro drive shields on the left and right sides of the machine. - Page 43 Note: The proper mower belt tension is 10–15 lbf. 12. Disengage the blade control (PTO). (44–67 N) with the belt deflected 1/2 in. (13 mm) halfway Note: If the assist arm does not contact the front stop on between the pulleys (Fig. 58). the mower deck (Fig.
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Page 44: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension
Adjusting the Mower Belt 4. Adjust the nut at the end of the blade brake rod until there is 1/8–3/16 in. (3–5 mm) between the nut and the Tension spacer (Fig. 62). Service Interval/Specification 5. Engage the blades, and ensure that the blade brake pad no longer contacts the pulley edges. -
Page 45: Wiring Diagram
8. Ensure that there is downward spring force on deflector Important The grass deflector must be spring-loaded in (Fig. 63). the down position. Lift the deflector up to check that it snaps to the fully down position. 9. Tighten the bolt and locknut until they lightly contact the pivot brackets (Fig. -
Page 46: Hydraulic Diagram
High Pressure Reverse CASE DRAIN HIGH PRESSURE CHARGE PUMP INLET Filter High Pressure Front of Machine Reverse High Pressure Hydraulic Tank Reverse High Pressure Forward... -
Page 47: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the tank;... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start, starts hard, or Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. f il fails to keep running. PTO is on (Pulled up). Turn PTO off (Push in). Speed control lever is in gear. Move speed control lever to neutral. - Page 49 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine moves slowly in neutral. Neutral is mis-adjusted. Adjust hydro linkages. Neutral control spring is Replace neutral control broken or missing. spring. Machine tracks left or right. Tire pressure is not correct. Adjust tire pressure. Tracking knob not adjusted Adjust tracking knob.
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Page 52: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee
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