Mid–size mower, 15 hp with 44in side discharge mower (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 30440
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Form No. 3354-449 Rev A Mid-Size Pistol Grip, Hydro, 17hp with 44in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30440—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, Safety ..............4 or additional information, contact an Authorized Safe Operating Practices ...... 4 Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Toro Mower Safety ......5 the model and serial numbers of your product Slope Chart ......... 7 ready.
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4 Installing the Control Rods....15 Servicing the Fuel Tank...... 37 5 Install the Speed Control Servicing the Fuel Filter ..... 37 Rod ........15 Electrical System Maintenance....38 6 Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins Servicing the Battery......38 and Spacers ....... 16 Servicing the Fuses ......
Safety • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Note: The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American – Use only an approved container National Standards Institute certification will cause –...
Stop blades The following list contains safety information if not mowing. specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.
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turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Safety and Instructional 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. 68-8340 1-523552 93-1122 43-8480 95-2814 66-1340 98-0776 67-5360...
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98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 104-8186 105-4109 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1. Explosion hazard 6. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2. No re, open ame, or 7. Wear eye protection; smoking.
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106-5516 1. Keep bystanders a safe 6. Engine—stop 11. To place the machine in 16. Slow distance from the machine. neutral, squeeze the drive levers and rotate the neutral locks backward. 2. Do not allow bystanders to 7. Engine—run 12. To drive in reverse, squeeze 17.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Remove the shipping bracket and – No parts required shipping washers. Handle assembly Flanged bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Install the handle assembly. Flanged bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) Flange nut (3/8 inch) Fuel tank with studs installed...
Step Removing the Shipping Bracket and Shipping Washers Figure 3 No Parts Required 1. Center Gage Wheels and 4. Washer Spacer 2. Nut 5. Spacer Procedure 3. Bolt 1. Remove the center gage wheel nut, 2 large washers, angle bracket, and 1 small washer Step (Figure 2).
Figure 5 1. Fuel line 3. Hydraulic oil lter bracket 2. Grommet and hole 4. Brake handle Note: Remove the plastic cap from the fuel fitting before installing the fuel line. Figure 4 3. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection 1.
Step Step Install the Speed Control Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Spacers Parts needed for this step: Parts needed for this step: Washer Hairpin cotter pin Cotter pin Spacers Procedure Procedure Install the swivel into the speed control crank and Store unused height-of-cut spacers on posts and secure it with a washer and cotter pin (Figure 10 ).
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands. Fill the battery where clean water is always available for flushing the skin.
• Check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level. • Check the hydraulic fluid level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking Hydraulic the Fluid Level. Step Figure 13 1. Fill caps 3. Lower line Setting Up the Hydro 2.
• Read the Operator’s Manual and Engine Operator’s Manual. • View the safety video. • Fill out the registration card and mail it in or register online at www.Toro.com. • Use the oil drain hose when changing the engine oil.
Ignition Switch This switch is used in conjunction with recoil starter and has two positions: Run and Off. Speed Control Lever This machine has a variable speed control with a neutral position. This controls how fast the machine will travel forward. Drive Levers Release drive levers to engage forward traction operation and squeeze the levers until an increase...
Operation Adding Fuel In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for or explosion from gasoline can burn you and automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). others and can damage property.
• Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel This machine produces sound levels in system, which causes hard starting excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and Important: Do not use fuel additives can cause hearing loss through extended containing methanol or ethanol.
Figure 17 1. Parking brake lever (in the released position) Figure 18 1. Throttle lever 2. Ignition switch Releasing the Parking Brake 7. When using the electric start, turn the ignition Push the parking brake lever forward. key to the start position to energize the starter. When the engine starts, release the key.
3. Disengage the blade control knob (PTO) and move the speed control lever to neutral. 4. If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let the engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the engine off. 5.
The safety interlock system is designed to kill the engine when: • The Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are released with the mower engaged and/or the speed control is out of neutral. • The speed control lever is shifted out of neutral without holding OPC levers or with the brake engaged.
Driving the Machine Driving Backward Forward and Backward Slowly squeeze the drive levers back together to move rearward (Figure 22). The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in RPM (revolutions per minute). Place Bringing the Machine to the throttle control in the fast position for best Neutral Position performance.
Using the Side Discharge fluid to by-pass the pumps and the wheels to turn (Figure 23). This mower has a hinged grass deflector that Note: Rotate the by-pass valves a maximum disperses clippings to the side and down toward of 2 turns so the valve does not come out of the turf.
Important: All four hairpin cotter pins must be in the same hole location and with the correct number of spacers for a level cut. Figure 25 1. Gage Wheels 4. Washer 2. Nut 5. Spacer 3. Bolt Figure 24 1. Carrier Frame 4.
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3. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) and flange nut securing handle to rear frame (Figure 29). 4. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame (Figure 29). 5.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the rst 8 operating • Check the hydraulic uid level. hours •...
Lubrication Lubricating the Bearings 1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or spindles (Figure 31). molybdenum base grease. Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps How to Grease are removed before lubricating rear wheels. 1.
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt 3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt Idler and Mower Deck Belt from getting into the engine and causing damage (Figure 34). Idler 4. Unscrew the cover knob and remove the air Grease the idler pulley pivots (Figure 33). cleaner cover (Figure 34).
Servicing the Paper Air Cleaner Element 1. Do not clean the paper filter. Replace it after 200 operating hours (Figure 34). 2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, or damage to the rubber seal. 3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged. Installing the Foam and Paper Elements Important: To prevent engine damage,...
Important: Do not overfill the crankcase 10. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the with oil and run the engine; engine damage Engine Oil Level. can result. 11. Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark. Changing the Oil Changing the Oil Filter 1.
plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plugs and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plugs if necessary. Type: Champion® RCJ8Y or equivalent Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.75 mm) Removing the Spark Plugs 1.
Fuel System Maintenance Servicing the Fuel Tank In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Figure 41 • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when 1.
Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Lift the black rubber cover on the negative cable. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative (-) battery terminal (Figure 43).
Charging the Battery Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Figure 44). Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265 specific gravity).
the component or circuit for a malfunction or short. Pull out on the fuse to remove or replace it (Figure 46). Figure 47 1. Speed control lever 4. Medium speed position 2. Full speed position 5. Control panel 3. Neutral position 4.
Figure 49 1. Actuating tab 3. Safety switch 2. 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm) space 12. To adjust the switch location, loosen the two neutral bracket screws holding the switch plate to the frame (Figure 49). 13. Adjust the switch up or down to obtain an 1/8 Figure 48 to 1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm) space (Figure 49).
3. Raise the rear of the machine onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off of the ground. 4. Disengage the parking brake. 5. Start the engine and move the throttle ahead to the full throttle position. 6.
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Figure 53 1. Speed control lever 3. spring 2. Rear pivot spring 15. Tighten the front nut on left hydro control Figure 51 linkage shown in Figure 52. 1. Hydro control linkage 3. Incorrect position 2. Swivel 4. Correct position Adjusting the Right Side Linkage 1.
Note: The OPC levers must be held down whenever the speed control lever is out of the neutral position or the engine will kill. 3. Adjust the left and right neutral stud until the clevis pin in the yoke touches the back end of the slot in the control arm (Figure 55).
3. Rotate the rod several turns if the tire is rotating fast. Then, adjust the rod in 1/2 turn increments. 4. Place the clevis pin into the drive lever (Figure 56). Figure 55 Figure 56 1. Neutral control linkage 5. Slot in control arm bracket 1.
whichever occurs first (Figure 59). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. Rear Tire Pressure: 12-14 psi (83-97 kPa) Caster Tire Pressure: 25-30 psi (172-207 kPa) Figure 57 1. Handle 5. Neutral position 2.
5. Grease the inside and outside of the new bushings. Use a hammer and flat plate to carefully drive the bushings into the mounting tube. 6. Inspect the caster wheel fork for wear and replace if necessary (Figure 60). 7. Slide the caster wheel fork through the bushings in the mounting tube.
brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Checking the Parking Brake 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
the lower groove of the double spindle pulley 6. Remove the idler spring from idler arm. (Figure 65). Remove the drive belt from the PTO clutch pulley, idler pulleys and the left spindle pulley 8. Connect the idler arm spring (Figure 65). (Figure 66).
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Note: The fluid level should be to the top • Check the hydraulic fluid level after first 8 operating hours. of the hot level of the baffle, when the fluid is warm (Figure 67). • Check the hydraulic fluid level after every 25 operating hours.
3. Remove hydraulic reservoir cap and 10. Clean up any spilled fluid. temporarily cover opening with a plastic bag 11. If there is no fluid or it is low, add fluid to the and rubber band to prevent all hydro fluid tank until it reaches the cold baffle of the tank.
Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can Park the machine on a level surface, disengage penetrate skin and cause injury. the blade control bail and set the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key and •...
1. Sharpen at original angle ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on made by other manufacturers may result in a blade balancer (Figure 74).
Frame Set Up file some metal off the end of the sail area only (Figure 72). Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. Checking the Carrier Frame and Deck Alignment 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2.
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4. Measure engine deck height at location A (Figure 76). Figure 77 1. Caster Wheel 4. Height at locations A and B 2. Carrier Frame 5. Caster spacers 3. 1/4-3/8 inch (6-10 mm) pitch over 24 inch (61 cm) length Figure 76 1.
wheel, to make it level. The tire pressure may also be adjusted slightly to make it level. Figure 78 Figure 79 1. Caster Wheel 4. Same height at locations A and B 1. Measure blade at points A 2. Measure from a level 2.
3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen jam 1. Change the tire pressure on both deck and nut and rotate the front pin counter clockwise traction unit. Do this to the corresponding (Figure 80). side that needs adjustment. 4.
Replacing the Grass Note: Make sure the L end of spring is Deector installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in Figure 83. 3. Install bolt and nut. Place the J hook end of spring around grass deflector (Figure 83). An uncovered discharge opening could Important: The grass deflector must be allow the lawn mower to throw objects in...
Storage Engine Maintenance, page 33. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug Cleaning and Storage hole. Now use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with hard, or fails to keep gasoline. running. 2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the throttle lever to choke position. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Shift lever is in neutral. 1. Move shift lever to a drive gear position. 2. Traction belt is worn, 2. Change the belt. loose or broken. 3. Traction belt is off a 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose 1. Check the belt tension. or broken. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
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The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part.
(Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.