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- Page 1 Form No. 3326–481 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 HP with 36 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30253—210005001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
......Installing the Control Panel and Fuel Tank ..The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ... . . Installing the Shift Lever . -
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: Maintenance And Storage
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. -
Page 5: Toro Mower Safety
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from The following list contains safety information the mowing area. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall specific to Toro products or other safety information grass can hide obstacles. that you must know that is not included in the ANSI standards. - Page 6 Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause injury. Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. Never use your hands.
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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. 67–5360 63–8440 68–8340 66–1340 54–9220 43–8480 95–2814... - Page 10 104–8569 104–8185 98–0776 105–0840 52–2010 82–2290 82–2280 98–3256 98–4387 104–8176...
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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: Assembly
Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Control Panel 1. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the control panel to the rear frame. Discard these nuts and bolts. -
Page 14: Installing The Shift Lever
Installing the Shift Lever 1. Remove the locknut (3/8 in.) and spring washer from the stud on top of the transmission. Note: Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission shaft. 2. Slide shift lever through control panel and align m–5221 mounting hole in lever with square on transmission Figure 2... -
Page 15: Installing The Upper Handle
Rear View m–5317 Figure 6 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. 7. Low position 4. Flange nut, 3/8 in. 8. High position m–5458 Figure 5 1. -
Page 16: Installing The Hairpin Cotter Pins
3. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar Note: Make sure brake rod is installed in front (F) with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be mounting hole in idler bracket. approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. (25–32 mm) (Fig. 8). 8. -
Page 17: Think Safety First
Think Safety First Lower Control Bar – Shift transmission to reverse and squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to engage rearward traction operation. Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, Parking Brake Lever –... -
Page 18: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine 2. Lift the parking brake lock (Fig. 14) up and gradually release the upper control bar. The brake lock should 1. Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 15). stay in the set (locked) position. 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the ignition key off. -
Page 19: Checking The Safety Interlock System
1. Set the parking brake and start the engine :refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 18 2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control bar. The blades should not rotate. 3. Then continue holding the blade control bail and pull up on the blade control switch and release. -
Page 20: Operating The Lower Control Bar
3. Slowly squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to move rearward (Fig. 17). Operating the Lower Control This procedure is for driving up a curb. This can be performed while driving forward or backward. 1. Disengage the mower blades. Warning m–4185 Figure 19... -
Page 21: Using Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass
Using Side Discharge or Mulch Note: Spare height–of–cut spacers may be stored on posts and retained by a hairpin cotter. Grass Important All four hairpin cotter pins must be in the This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses same hole location and with the correct number of spacers clippings to the side and down toward the turf. - Page 22 3. Reinstall the bolt, washers and nut (Fig. 21). m–5213 Figure 21 1. Center Gage Wheels and 3. Bolt Spacer 4. Washer 2. Nut...
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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 Engine Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 5 hours Engine Oil—change Cutting Blades—check Mower Housing—clean... -
Page 24: Servicing The Air Cleaner
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: Servicing The Engine Oil
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Fig. 22). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Change oil: m–5193 Figure 23 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: Servicing The Spark Plug
Changing the Oil Filter Service Interval/Specification Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change. Note: Change oil filter more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing/Draining Oil, page 26. -
Page 27: Greasing And Lubrication
Removing the Spark Plug 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. 0.040 in. 2. Pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) (Fig. 28). Now (1.02 mm) clean around the spark plug(s) to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage. - Page 28 4. Wipe up any excess grease. Where to Add Grease Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 30). m–2147 Figure 31 Lubricating the transmission couplers 1. Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back of the machine (Fig.
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Page 29: Cleaning The Cooling System
m–2147 Figure 34 1. Rear Tire 2. Castor tire Servicing the Fuse m–5247 Figure 33 Service Interval/Specification The electrical system is protected by a fuse. It requires no maintenance, however, if the fuse blows Cleaning the Cooling System check component/circuit for malfunction or short. To Service Interval/Specification replace fuse pull out on the fuse (Fig. -
Page 30: Adjusting The Electric Clutch
Checking the Brake Important With the parking brake released, the rear wheels must rotate freely when you push the mower. If 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn contact your service dealer immediately. -
Page 31: Servicing The Fuel Tank
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 31. 5. Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. m–2600 Figure 38 1. -
Page 32: Servicing The Cutting Blades
m–5234 Figure 40 m–151 Figure 41 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line 1. Cutting Edge 3. Wear/slot Forming 2. Curved Area Servicing the Cutting Blades Checking for Bent Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades 1. -
Page 33: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum m–1855 performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Figure 46 Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Blade 2. -
Page 34: Setting Up The Frame
Checking Engine Deck Height 5. Perform steps in the following sections Frame Set Up, Checking Front–to–Rear Pitch and Checking 1. Stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect the Side–to–Side Leveling. spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on Setting up the Frame page 29. -
Page 35: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
6. The tire pressure may also be adjusted slightly to make a 1/4–3/8 in. (6 mm – 10 mm) pitch. (6.1cm) 24 in. m–5231 Figure 50 m–5242 1. Caster Wheel 4. Same height at locations Figure 49 A and B 2. -
Page 36: Changing The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Level 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position the blades side-to-side (Fig. 54). Measure at A and B locations (Fig. 54) from a level surface to the m–2539 cutting edge of blade tips (Fig. 55). Figure 52 3. -
Page 37: Replacing The Drive Belt
2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 in. (102 mm) position 1. Remove top capscrew securing idler support and idler following the height-of-cut decal. bracket to rear frame (Fig. 58). 3. With the machine on level surface, position one blade 2. -
Page 38: Replacing The Deck Belt
11. Install PTO drive belt. 11. Install the carrier frame cover onto the cutting unit, then install and tighten the hand knobs. m–5321 Figure 59 1. Traction belt 5. Clutch wire connector 2. Idler pulley 6. Pivot bolt 3. Clutch retainer 7. -
Page 39: Replacing The Castor Wheel Fork Bushings
9. Adjust PTO drive belt guides an 1/8 in. from belt 3. Pull the castor wheel fork out of the mounting tube, (Fig. 61). leaving the spacer(s) on the bottom of the fork. Remember the location of the spacers on each fork to 10. -
Page 40: Castor Wheel And Bearings Service
m–5197 Figure 63 1. Carrier Frame Mounting 2. Bushing Figure 64 Tube 1. Locknut 4. Spanner Bushing 2. Wheel Bolt 5. Roller Bearing 3. Bushing Castor Wheel and Bearings Service 5. To assemble, place one (1) bushing into the wheel hub. Grease the roller bearing and spanner bushing and The castor wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported slide them into the wheel hub. - Page 41 2. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place the L end of spring behind deck edge. Note: Make sure the L end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 65. 3. Install bolt and nut. Place the J hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig.
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Page 42: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram IGNITION KEY SWITCH NONE WIRE COLOR CODES PINK BLACK BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET KEY SW. GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW 7.5A BAIL SW. CLUTCH SW. (NORMALLY (MOMENTARY) OPEN) SPARK PLUG IGNITION MODULE DELAY MODULE J2–1 HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) CLUTCH... -
Page 43: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking B. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank, page 31, or key. - Page 44 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 45 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.
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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.