Toro 30292 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower proline hydro 15 hp with 52 in. side discharge mower
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Form No. 3325–201
Mid–Size Mower
Proline Hydro 15 HP with 52 in. Side Discharge
Mower
Model No. 30292—210000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3325–201 Mid–Size Mower Proline Hydro 15 HP with 52 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30292—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..... . . The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ... . .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Authorized Service attention to the safety alert symbol, which means Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the the location of the model and serial numbers on the instruction may result in personal injury or death.
  • Page 4: Toro Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not specific to Toro products or other safety information point it at anyone. that you must know that is not included in the ANSI...
  • Page 5: General Operation

    Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety attempting to maintain, adjust or service. systems for proper operation before each use. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that be voided if used with unapproved attachments.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • 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.
  • Page 10 On Top of Hydraulic On Back of Engine Deck On Upper Handle Reservoir (Part No. 95–1543) (Part No. 98-4387) (Part No. 1–523552) On Control Bar On Back of Engine Deck (Part No. 95–1523) (Part No. 98–0776) On Control Panel (Part No. 95–1544) On Right Side of Deck On Sides of Handle (Part No.
  • Page 11 Under Carrier Frame Cover On Hydraulic Tank (Part No. 104–8173) (Part No. 104–8172) On Deck (Part No. 105–0840) On Deck (Part No. 104–8186) On Upper Handle (Part No. 104–8196) On Carrier Frame (Part No. 104–8171)
  • Page 12: Gasoline And Oil

    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.
  • Page 13: Loose Parts

    Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing Fuel Tank and Fuel Line 1. Align fuel tank to top of rear frame and secure fuel tank right side with 2 bolts (5/16 x 7/8 in.), 2 lock washers (5/16 in.) and 2 washers (5/16) (Fig.
  • Page 14: Install Upper Handle

    m–5339 m–5336 Figure 2 Figure 3 1. Bolt, 5/8 x 7/8 in. 5. Spring 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole (22.5 mm) 6. Locknut 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting hole 2. Lock washer, 5/16 in. 7. Hose clamp 3.
  • Page 15 2. Remove hairpin cotter and rod from upper control bars (Fig. 4). 3. Press and hold upper control bars against reference bar, so stop hits (Fig. 4). 4. Push rod full forward until bearing is against control bracket stop. Loosen wing nut and thread turnbuckle in or out until rod aligns with holes in upper control bars (Fig.
  • Page 16: Checking The Hydraulic Fluid

    5. Make sure the vent caps are installed in the battery. Warning Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6 hours at 4 to 6 amps. Do not overcharge the battery. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury.
  • Page 17: Think Safety First

    Think Safety First Fuel Shut–off Valve – (Under fuel tank) Close fuel shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower. Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the Hour Meter – Shows total hours that blades have been safety section. Knowing this information could help you, operated.
  • Page 18: Operating Mower Blade Control (Pto)

    4. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if blade Important Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or let go control bail is released. of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope may break or recoil assembly may be damaged. Stopping 1.
  • Page 19: Driving Forward Or Backward

    2. Push the control bar full forward. Note: In normal conditions, a 2.5 to 3.5 mph ground speed (middle position of the reference bar) is best for cutting 3. Rotate the ignition key to “START” and slowly move performance. Use a faster ground speed for light cutting or control bar back to neutral.
  • Page 20: Neutral

    To Push the Machine 4. To stop, release the upper control bar to stop both wheels (Fig. 13). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Bringing Machine to Neutral 2.
  • Page 21: Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass

    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...
  • Page 22: Adjusting Center Gage Wheels

    m–5203 Figure 16 1. Gage Wheel 4. Nut 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. Do Not Remove. 3. Washer Adjusting Center Gage Wheels The gage wheels must be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. 1. After adjusting height-of-cut remove bolt, washers and nut (Fig.
  • Page 23: 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 System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 5 hours Oil—change After first 8 Hours Hydraulic Oil—check Cutting Blades—check...
  • Page 24: Air Cleaner Service

    Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.
  • Page 25: Engine Oil Service

    3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Fig. 18). Engine Oil Service Service Interval/Specification Change oil: m–5193 Figure 19 After the first 5 operating hours. 1. Foam element 2. Oil After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
  • Page 26: Spark Plug Service

    5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil on Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil page 25, into the filler tube (Fig. 21). Now check the because the engine may be damaged. oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level, page 25. Slowly add additional oil to bring to “FULL”...
  • Page 27: Greasing And Lubrication

    Type: Champion RC12YC or Champion Premium Gold 2071 (or equivalent) Air Gap: 0.040 in. (1.00 mm) 0.040 in. Removing the Spark Plug (1.02 mm) 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Where to Add Grease Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the CHECK SERVICE REFERENCE AID decal (Fig. 26). m–5196 Figure 28 Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system. Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from Figure 26 the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor–governor levers...
  • Page 29: Fuel Tank Service

    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 29. 5. Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. m–2147 Figure 29 1.
  • Page 30: Hydraulic System Service

    7. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed (Fig. 30). Figure 32 m–5234 1. Cap 3. Fluid level—full Figure 31 2. Baffle 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line Warning Hydraulic System Service Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury.
  • Page 31: Adjusting By-Pass Valve

    Bleeding Hydraulic System 3. Place drain pan under filter, remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket surface clean (Fig. 33). The traction system is self bleeding, however, it may be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is changed or after work is performed on the system.
  • Page 32: Adjusting Neutral

    Test Procedure 6. If the machine is too aggressive or tends to jump forward, the valve needs to be opened further. 1. Start engine and run for 5 minutes at 3/4 throttle, to 7. If the machine is slow to respond, the valve needs to warm hydraulic fluid.
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Electric Clutch

    5. Push down on Pump Arm until Sleeve contacts bottom nut (Fig. 36). Wheel should now be rotating slowly in reverse. 6. Turn bottom nut up slowly, moving sleeve and pump arm up, until wheel stops rotating (Fig. 36). 7. Turn top nut down against sleeve and tighten to lock the adjustment (Fig.
  • Page 34: Cutting Blade Service

    Cutting Blade Service Checking for Bent Blades 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades backward (Fig. 40). Measure from a level surface to sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, the cutting edge, position “A”, of the blades (Fig.
  • Page 35: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch

    To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the Figure 44 machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. 1. Blade 2. Balancer Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
  • Page 36 4. If the height at location “A” is not correct, adjustment is needed. 5. Loosen the carrier frame mounting bolts on both sides of the machine (Fig. 45). 6. Align the carrier frame and engine deck to match 2–13/16 in., plus or minus a 1/4 in. at location “A” (Fig.
  • Page 37: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch

    Checking the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 24 in. 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 49). Measure at “C” and “D” locations (Fig. 49) from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Fig. 50). 3.
  • Page 38: Checking The Deck Side-To-Side Leveling

    m–2550 Figure 53 Changing the Side-to-Side m–5231 Leveling Figure 51 Changing the side–to–side leveling is done by adjusting 1. Caster Wheel 4. Jam nut tire pressure. 2. Carrier Frame 5. Ball joint 3. Front height–of–cut pins Changing the Side–to–Side Leveling with Tire Pressure 4.
  • Page 39: Replacing The Deck Belt

    10. Connect clutch wire connector to wire harness. 11. Install PTO drive belt. m–1078 Figure 54 m–5340 Figure 56 1. Traction belt 5. Clutch wire connector 2. Idler pulley 6. Pivot bolt 3. Clutch retainer 7. Drive pulley 4. Tension spring 8.
  • Page 40: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt

    11. Adjust deck belt guide an 1/8 in. from belt (Fig. 57). 9. Adjust PTO drive belt guides an 1/8 in. from belt (Fig. 58). 10. Install the heat shield to the the engine deck and carrier frame. 11. Install the belt covers onto the cutting unit, then install and tighten the knobs.
  • Page 41: Caster Wheel And Bearings Service

    m–5197 Figure 60 1. Carrier Frame Mounting 2. Bushing Tube Figure 59 1. Locking Pin 3. Carrier Frame Mounting Tube 2. Spacers (locate as Caster Wheel and Bearings required) 4. Caster Wheel Fork Service 4. Insert a pin punch into the mounting tube and carefully The caster wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a drive out the bushings (Fig.
  • Page 42: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    3. Install bolt and nut. Place “J” hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig. 62). 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 61 1.
  • Page 43: Wiring Diagram

    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 J2–1 HOURMETER (OPTIONAL) BAIL SW. CLUTCH SW. KOHLER_RECOIL (NORMALLY (MOMENTARY) OPEN) SPARK PLUG IGNITION MODULE DELAY MODULE HOURMETER (OPTIONAL) CLUTCH...
  • Page 44: Hydraulic Diagram

    Hydraulic Diagram m–5225...
  • Page 45: 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 46 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.
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48: 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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