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- Page 1 Form No. 3352–525 Rev B Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 13hp with 32in or 36in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30518—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Model No. 30519—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connecting the Choke Cable ....Contact us at www.Toro.com W 2004 by The Toro Company All Rights Reserved 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Printed in the USA... -
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: Toro Mower Safety
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 •... -
Page 5: General Operation
Allow to cool before attempting required. to maintain, adjust or service. • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Slope Operation All slopes and ramps require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. -
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. 1-403005 66-1340 95-2814 93-1122 63-8440 1. Hot surface 95-5537 1. - Page 10 105-4104 1. Reverse 3. Transmission speeds 2. Neutral 98-0776 105-4111 98-3296 106-2733 98-5130 1. Fast 3. Slow 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75–80 ft.-lb.(102–106 N⋅m). 2. Continuous variable setting 106-2737 1. Park 3.
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Page 11: 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 12: Setup
Review before operating machine Parts Catalog Video Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Front Casters 1. Align the casters with the holes on the top and front of the mower, and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inch) through the mower. -
Page 13: Installing The Upper Handle And Wire Harness
3. Select the low, middle, or high position for the lower mounting hole according to the operator’s height (Fig. 3). 4. Secure each side of the handle to the rear frame (using the lower mounting hole) with a flange bolt (3/8 in. x 1 in.) and a flange nut (Fig. -
Page 14: Installing The Control Rods
8. Use the wire ties to secure the wire harness and the throttle cable to the left handle and away from the blade control (PTO) lever (Fig. 16). Installing the Control Rods 1. Thread the rod fittings an equal distance onto each control rod (Fig. -
Page 15: Connecting The Throttle Cable
Connecting the Throttle Cable 6. Move the choke control to make sure the carburetor choke valve moves. 1. Hook the throttle cable inner wire into the hole of the speed control lever (Fig. 9). Installing the Blade Control 2. Move the throttle control lever to the Fast position (PTO) Rod (Fig. -
Page 16: Mounting The Fuel Tank
5. Torque the nut to 35 ft–lb (47 NSm). Rear View m–3772 Figure 11 1. Shift lever 4. Square hole washer 2. Control panel 5. Spring washer m–7454 3. Rubber seal washer 6. Locknut 3/8 Figure 12 1. Shift lever, 2nd gear 3. -
Page 17: Installing The Muffler
Operation 5. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and secure it with a hose clamp (Fig. 14). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. -
Page 18: Controls
Controls respectively. The sharpness of the turn depends on how much you squeeze the drive lever. To move the mower straight forward (or backward), smoothly release both drive Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 16) before you levers simultaneously. start the engine and operate the machine. -
Page 19: Starting The Engine
2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks and Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it move them rearward until they are in the Drive position idle for a minute before stopping it to help cool it. (Fig. -
Page 20: Driving Forward Or Backward
Driving Forward • The throttle is out of the Stop position. • The blade control (PTO) lever is disengaged. 1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged. • The machine is shifted into the Neutral position. 2. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles. The safety interlock system is designed to stop the engine 3. -
Page 21: Transporting The Mower
Transporting the Mower Adjusting the Wheel Drive Tension Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the mower. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all the necessary lighting You may need to increase the wheel drive belt tension and markings as required by law. Please carefully read all under certain operating conditions, such as mowing over the safety instructions. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Adjusting the Axle Height You can obtain the desired height-of-cut range by adjusting This machine has a 1 to 4-1/4 inch (26 to 108 mm) range the rear axle and placing the caster spacers above or below for the height-of-cut. - Page 23 Adjusting the Caster Position 1. Using the Height-of-Cut Chart (on page ), adjust the caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected (Fig. 21). m–3791 Figure 21 1. Clevis pin 3. Spacer, 1/2 inch (13 mm) 2. Spacer, 3/16 inch (5 mm) 2.
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Page 24: Height-Of-Cut Chart
Height-of-Cut Chart No. of Spacers Below Number of 1/4 inch Blade Spacers Below Spindle Caster 1/2 inch 3/16 inch Axle (13mm) (5 mm) Position 1 inch 1–1/4 inch 1–1/2 inch 1–3/4 inch 2 inch (26 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 inch... -
Page 25: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Engine Oil—check the level •... -
Page 26: Servicing The Cutting Blades
Caution Someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades 2. -
Page 27: Servicing The Air Cleaner
(Fig. 26). Repeat this step until the blade are out of balance or bent. To ensure optimum performance is balanced. 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 28: Servicing The Engine Oil
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Cleaning the Paper Element Note: Never try to brush dirt off the paper element; 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. brushing forces the dirt into the fibers. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all Important Never clean the paper element with moving parts to stop before leaving the operating... -
Page 29: Changing The Oil
Changing the Oil Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SE/CC, SF, SG, SH, or SJ) 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms Crankcase Capacity: 58 ounces (1.7 liter) with the filter the oil so that it drains better. removed;... -
Page 30: Servicing The Spark Plugs
m–7451 m–7453 Figure 31 Figure 32 1. Oil filter 2. Adapter 1. Spark-plug (2) 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the 4. Clean around the spark plugs to prevent dirt from replacement filter (Fig. 31). falling into the engine and potentially causing damage. -
Page 31: Cleaning The Cooling System
2. Tighten the spark plugs to 11 ft-lb (15 NSm). Pressure: 15 psi (103 kPa) rear tires 25–30 psi (172–207 kPa) caster tires 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Fig. 32). Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use. -
Page 32: Servicing The Brakes
Servicing the Brakes Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check the brakes for proper operation. Always set the parking brakes when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brakes do not hold securely, adjust them. Checking the Brakes m–3780 1. -
Page 33: Draining The Fuel Tank
4. Position the wing nuts so that the brakes engage when 6. Open the fuel shut-off valve and allow the gasoline to you squeeze the drive levers enough to place the drain into a fuel container or drain pan. neutral/parking brake locks forward, and then set the Note: Install a new fuel filter while the fuel tank is empty. -
Page 34: Replacing The Traction Belt
Replacing the Traction Belt 3. Remove the drive spring from the adjustment bolt (Fig. 41). 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. -
Page 35: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension
4. Remove the idler pulley and the worn belt (Fig. 42). 10. Remove the hairpin cotter and the clevis pin from the bell crank. 5. Install the new mower belt. 11. Rotate the clevis clockwise on the rod to increase the 6. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Blade Brake
Adjusting the Grass/Mud 3. Loosen the locknut on the turnbuckle (Fig. 45). Scraper 4. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower to increase the tension on the belt. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the front of the mower to decrease the tension 1. - Page 37 3. Install bolt and nut. Place the J hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig. 48). 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. m–7868 Figure 48 1.
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Page 38: Wiring Diagram
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Page 39: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage 9. Empty the fuel tank using the following steps: A. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the through the fuel system (5 minutes). parking brakes. B. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2. - Page 40 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine loses power. The engine load is excessive. Reduce the ground speed. The air cleaner is dirty. Clean the air cleaner element. The engine oil level in the Add engine oil to the crankcase is low. crankcase.
- Page 41 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The cutting height is uneven. The blades are not sharp. Sharpen the blades. The blades are bent. Install new blades. The mower is not level. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. The underside of the mower Clean the underside of the is dirty.
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Page 44: 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.