Toro 30612 Operator's Manual
Toro 30612 Operator's Manual

Toro 30612 Operator's Manual

Traction unit

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Form No. 3327-100
Groundsmaster 120
Groundsmaster Traction Unit
Model No. 30612—Serial No. 220000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3327-100 Groundsmaster 120 Groundsmaster Traction Unit Model No. 30612—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and 2002 by The Toro Company...
  • Page 3: Safety

    serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner the location of the model and serial numbers on the can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, product. comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal...
  • Page 4: Toro Mower Safety

    Slow down and use caution when making turns and The following list contains safety information specific crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not to Toro products or other safety information that you mowing. must know that is not included in the ANSI standards.
  • Page 5: General Operation

    Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. Heavy grass bags could cause loss of control or overturn the machine.
  • Page 6 Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your face, eyes and clothing when working with a battery. Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause injury.
  • 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. 92-6278 92-6288 26-7390 53-4430...
  • Page 10 61-3610 54-0880 63-8440 1. Hot surface 54-0900 77-3100 1. Spinning blades can cut off fingers. 54-0910 92-6277 54-0920 92-6291 55-4300...
  • Page 11 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
  • Page 12: 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. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
  • Page 13: Assembly

    Parts catalog Operator’s Manual Read before operating the machine. Registration card Fill out and return to Toro. Installing the Seat 1. Position the seat assembly onto the seat plate, aligning the mounting holes (Fig. 1). 2. Slide the wire clamp over the seat switch wire (Fig. 1).
  • Page 14: Installing The Steering Wheel

    Installing the Steering Wheel 1. Move the rear wheels so that they point straight ahead. 2. Slide the spacer and steering wheel onto the steering shaft, aligning the mounting holes. Check that the logo on the steering cap points forward. 3.
  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the level is Checking the Hydraulic System up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 3) and install the Fluid covers. 6. Install the battery into the holder. The hydraulic system is shipped with approximately 5 quarts of 10W-30 engine oil;...
  • Page 16: Operating The Power Take Off (Pto)

    2. Move the traction pedal to neutral, set the parking Operating the Power Take Off brake, and move the PTO switch to “OFF.” (PTO) 3. Move the choke control to the “CHOKE” position before starting a cold engine. The power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages power to the electric clutch.
  • Page 17: Parking Brake

    Raising Attachments Caution 1. Remove pressure from traction pedal to stop the machine. Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is 2. Pull implement lift lever (Fig. 8) rearward to raise unattended.
  • Page 18: Positioning The Seat

    2. Set the parking brake, turn the power take off (PTO) Pushing or Towing the Machine “OFF” and move the motion control (forward or reverse). Now turn the ignition key to “START”; the In an emergency, the traction unit can be pushed or towed engine should not rotate.
  • Page 19: 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 After first 5 Hours Oil—change Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside and cooling fins 5 hours Brake—check Bearings and Bushings—grease...
  • Page 20: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Servicing the Air Cleaner Foam Element: Clean and oil after every 25 operating hours. Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. m–1213 Figure 11 Removing the Foam and Paper Elements...
  • Page 21: Engine Oil Service

    3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure it with the cover nut (Fig. 10). Engine Oil Service Service Interval/Specification Change the oil: After the first 5 operating hours After every 50 operating hours M–4285 Note: Change the oil more frequently when operating Figure 13 conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
  • Page 22: Spark Plug Service

    Changing the Oil Filter Danger Replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every other oil change. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when operating flammable and highly explosive. A fire or conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.
  • Page 23: Greasing And Lubrication

    Where to Add Grease 1. Lubricate the wheel bearings (Fig. 18). 0.04 in. (1 mm) Figure 17 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode M–4287 Figure 18 Installing the Spark Plug 2. Lubricate the spindles, steering shaft, and pivot (Fig.
  • Page 24: Brake Service

    4. Lubricate the traction pedal bushings and steering shaft 3. If the distance is greater than 1/4 in. (6 mm), tighten the with a few drops of SAE 10W-30 oil or dry spray lube locknut to decrease the distance between the actuating (Fig.
  • Page 25: Tire Pressure Service

    6. Move the hose clamps close to the filter and tighten Adjusting the Belts them. If belt slippage occurs, the idler pulleys must be adjusted to increase the belt tension. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Lift Cylinder And Counterbalance Springs

    5. Install the belts. Route the traction belt over the 5. Start the engine and raise the lift arms until the lift transmission as shown (Fig. 26). cylinder is fully retracted and lift (cutting unit) is fully raised. 6. Install the clutch anchor bolt and plug in the connector. 6.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Electric Clutch

    4. The proper disengaged clearance between the clutch Warning plates is 0.012–0.018 in. (0.30–0.45 mm). It will be necessary to check this clearance at each of the three slots to ensure that the plates are parallel to each other. Engine must be running so transmission neutral adjustment can be performed.
  • Page 28: Changing The Hydraulic System Oil

    5 hours of operation, and unit, engage the parking brake, and stop the engine. thereafter every 250 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. Use a genuine Toro oil filter for 2. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil filter and replacement.
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Steering

    Adjusting the Steering 4. Remove the fill plug and fill to the plug level with SAE EP-90 wt. oil (approximately 14.9cl [44 oz.]) (Fig. 34). 1. Measure the toe-in distance (at axle height) at the front and rear of the steering tires. The front measurement must be 0–1/4 in.
  • Page 30: Servicing The Wire Harness

    Warning Charging battery produces gasses that can explode and cause serious injury. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from 1262 battery. Make sure the ignition switch is off. Figure 35 Ventilate when charging or using battery in an 1. Filler caps 3.
  • Page 31: Hydraulic Schematic

    Hydraulic Schematic TRANSMISSION RESERVOIR FILTER VALVE CYLINDER T–0084 1.9L (4PT.) 4.73L (5QT.) 18.93L (5GAL.) 14.9cl (44oz.)
  • Page 32: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUITRY B+S+I START DIODE MODULE A+B+I OPEN CONNEC- CLUTCH GREY WHITE BLACK BLACK ENGINE CONNECTOR HOUR GREEN TO MAGNETO BLACK RELAY BLUE TO REGULA- PTO SWITCH CIRCUITRY BLUE A + B C + D BROWN VIOLET TO STARTER ORANGE SWITCH...
  • Page 33: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage 9. Check the tire pressure; refer to Tire Pressure Service, page 25. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking 10. During long-term storage, either drain gasoline from the brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the fuel tank (step 11) or add a fuel stabilizer/conditioner engine.
  • Page 34 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine will not start, starts 1. The operator is not seated. 1. Sit on the seat. hard, or fails to keep running. f il t k 2. The parking brake is off. 2. Move the parking brake to ON. 3.
  • Page 36: 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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