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Toro 30316 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower proline t–bar gear 13hp with 32in side discharge mower
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Form No. 3352–603
Mid–Size Mower
ProLine T–Bar Gear 13HP with 32in Side
Discharge Mower
Model No. 30316—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3352–603 Mid–Size Mower ProLine T–Bar Gear 13HP with 32in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30316—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........Contact us at www.Toro.com W 2005 by The Toro Company All Rights Reserved...

  • 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 NO TAG...
  • Page 4 • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. • Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of They are flammable and vapors are explosive. a clear path. • Use only an approved container • Keep pets and bystanders away. •...

  • Page 5: Toro Mower Safety

    • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from The following list contains safety information specific to the mowing area. Toro products and other safety information you must know. • Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.)

  • Page 8: 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. 66-6380 52-2010 67-5360 68-8340 54-9220 82-2280 106-0699 82-2290 93-1159 66-1340...
  • Page 9 98-3256 95-2814 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 98-0776 105-0884 106-5499 1. Engine—stop 2. Engine—start 3. Move the control bar to the handle, then pull the knob.

  • Page 10: 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). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. •...

  • Page 11: Setup

    Clevis pin Washer Installing the control rods Hairpin cotter pin Oil drain hose Use for draining engine oil Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro...
  • Page 12 Step Step Parts needed for this step: Parts needed for this step: • 1 Handle assembly • 1 Fuel tank with studs installed • 4 Flange bolts, 3/8 x 1 inch • 1 Shift lever plate • 4 Flange nuts, 3/8 inch •...
  • Page 13 Step m–6504 Figure 4 No parts needed for this step. 1. Fuel line 3. Fuel tank connection 2. Clamp Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate 5. Secure the right side of shift lever plate and fuel tank 1. Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of to the rear frame (Fig.

  • Page 14: Installing The Control Rods

    Note: Tighten the left side of the shift lever plate until it is completely tight and then unscrew the locknut one full turn. This will allow the spring to work. m–5316 Rear View Figure 8 1. Control rod and fitting 4.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Note: Make sure brake rod is installed in front (F) mounting hole in idler bracket. Figure 11 1. Warning 2. Wear hearing protection Controls Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 12) before you m–5233 start the engine and operate the machine. Figure 10 Throttle Control –...

  • Page 16: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Releasing the Parking Brake Fuel Shut–off Valve – Close fuel shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower. 1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar (Fig. 13). Lower the parking brake lock to the released position. 2. Gradually release the upper control bar. m–5233 Figure 13 1.

  • Page 17: Operating Mower Blade Control (Pto)

    m–6443 m–6443 Figure 14 Figure 15 1. Throttle lever 2. Ignition key 1. Upper control bar 3. Blade control switch (PTO) 2. Blade control bail 4. Set the parking brake. 5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) accidental starting before storing machine.

  • Page 18: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Driving Backward 1. Set the parking brake and start the engine :refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 16. 1. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse gear. 2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control 2.

  • Page 19: Stopping The Machine

    Adjusting the Height-of-Cut The height-of-cut is adjustable from 2 to 5 inches (51 to 127 mm). The height-of-cut is adjustable in 1/2-inch (13 mm) increments by removing the hairpin cotters and relocating the support rods in different hole locations in the brackets at each corner of the mower (Fig.

  • Page 20: Tips For Mowing Grass

    If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing Toro replacement blade. straight. This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization.

  • Page 21: 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 Interlock System—test Each Use • Brake—test • Engine—clean the cooling system •...

  • Page 22: Inspecting The Blade

    Replace the blade if it hits a solid object, it is out of blade. balance, or it is bent. 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.

  • Page 23: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove. 2. Remove the blade bolt, lock washer, anti-scalp cup, m–1855 blade, and spacer from the spindle shaft (Fig. 22). Figure 24 1. Blade 2. Balancer 3. If the blade stays in a horizontal position, it is balanced and can be used.
  • Page 24 2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 25). 3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 25). 4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element (Fig.

  • Page 25: Servicing The Engine Oil

    3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts 4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube; do not (Fig. 25). thread it onto the tube (Fig. 28). 5. Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end Servicing the Engine Oil (Fig.

  • Page 26: Servicing The Spark Plug

    1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing/Draining Oil, page 25. 2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket surface (Fig. 30). m–2597 Figure 31 1. Spark plug wire 2. Spark plug m–1256 Checking the Spark Plug Figure 30 1.

  • Page 27: Checking The Tire Pressure

    3. Push the wire onto the spark plug (Fig. 31). Greasing the Machine Grease the wheel and spindle bearing fittings every 8 operating hours and the transmission couplers every 200 operating hours. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
  • Page 28 2. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3. Close the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Fig. 36). m–2596 Figure 37 1.
  • Page 29 1. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Checking the Brake, page 28. 2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 16. 3. Remove the cotter pin and washer from the brake lever (Fig. 38). m–1722 Figure 39 1.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Traction Belt

    7. Tighten the front jam nut on each adjusting shaft until the springs are completely compressed, approximately 4-3/4 inch (12 cm) measured between the washer and the bushing, then back the front jam nuts off one turn (Fig. 41). Important Do not overtighten the jam nuts after the springs are fully compressed, as this can damage the drive belt (Fig.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Electric Clutch

    Correcting Mower Mismatch 9. Hook the clutch retainer into the clutch and secure it to frame with the engine mounting bolt (Fig. 42). If one side of the mower cuts lower than the other, correct 10. Torque the engine mounting bolt to 170 to 220 in–lb it as follows: (19 to 24 N⋅m).

  • Page 32: Replacing The Caster Wheel Fork Bushings

    5. Check the side-to-side leveling of the cutting unit. tube to the bottom to raise the corresponding side of the mower. Move the thrust washer(s) from the bottom of the mounting tube to the top to lower the corresponding side of the mower. (Fig. 46). 4.
  • Page 33 Servicing the Castor Wheels and Bearings The castor wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a spanner bushing. If you keep the bearing well lubricated, wear will be minimal. Failure to keep the bearing well lubricated will cause rapid wear. A wobbly castor wheel usually indicates a worn bearing.
  • Page 34 8. Place the second bushing into the wheel hub (Fig. 51). 9. Install the wheel spacers on the outside of the bushings, then install the castor wheel into the castor fork (Fig. 51). 10. Secure the castor wheel to the castor fork with the wheel bolt and locknut.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Replacing the Grass Deflector Cleaning and Storage 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the parking Warning brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. An uncovered discharge opening could allow the 2.
  • Page 36 C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank, page 27. D. Start the engine and run it until it stops. E. Choke the engine. F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again. G.
  • Page 37 Wiring Diagram IGNITION KEY SWITCH P/N 29–5560 NONE WIRE COLOR CODES PINK BLACK BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET KEY SW. GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW 7.5A BAIL SW. CLUTCH SW. KOHLER_RECOIL (NORMALLY (MOMENTARY) OPEN) SPARK PLUG IGNITION MODULE DELAY MODULE CLUTCH...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or 1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. f il t k fails to keep running. 2. The choke is not on. 2.
  • Page 39 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. 1. The blade is bent or 1. Install a new blade. unbalanced. 2. The blade mounting bolt is 2. Tighten the blade mounting loose. bolt. 3. The engine mounting bolts are 3. Tighten the engine mounting loose.

  • Page 40: 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.

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