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Toro 30317 Operator's Manual

Toro 30317 Operator's Manual

Mid-size proline t-bar gear 15hp with 36in side discharge mower
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Form No. 3352-605 Rev B
Mid-Size Proline T-bar Gear
15hp with 36in Side Discharge
Mower
Model No. 30317—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3352-605 Rev B Mid-Size Proline T-bar Gear 15hp with 36in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30317—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, general information worthy of special attention. or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Contents the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
  • Page 3 1 Removing the Shipping Servicing the Fuse ......34 Bracket and Shipping Drive System Maintenance......35 Washers......12 Checking the Tire Pressure....35 2 Installing the Handle Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Assembly ......13 Bushings ......35 3 Installing the Fuel Tank ....14 Servicing the Caster Wheel and 4 Installing the Control Rods....

  • Page 4: Safety

    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 –...

  • Page 5: Toro Mower Safety

    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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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. 66-1340 43-8480 67-5360 68-8340 REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82-2280 82-2280 52-2010 82-2290...
  • Page 9 104-8185 93-1122 104-8569 95-2814 106-0699 98-0776 98-3256 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
  • Page 10 106-5532 106-5506 105-0884 106-0635...
  • Page 11 106-5499...

  • Page 12: Setup

    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. Flange nut, 3/8 inch Fuel tank with studs installed Bolt, 5/16 X 7/8 inch...

  • Page 13: Installing The Handle

    Figure 3 1. Center Gage Wheels and 4. Angle bracket-discard Figure 5 Spacer 2. Nut 5. Small washer 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Height-of-cut post 3. Large washer-discard 4. Mower 2. Shipping washer 2. Install the center gage wheels with the Step previously removed bolt, spacer, small washer, and nut (Figure 4).

  • Page 14: Installing The Fuel Tank

    Note: Tighten left side of the fuel tank until it is completely tight and then unscrew locknut one full turn. This will allow the spring to work. Figure 6 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3.

  • Page 15: Installing The Control Rods

    Step Installing the Control Rods Parts needed for this step: Control rods Cotter pin Clevis Pin Figure 10 Washer 1. Control rod and tting 5. Washer Hairpin cotter pin 2. 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) 6. Hairpin cotter pin 3. Idler bracket 7.

  • Page 16: Installing The Hairpin Cotter Pins

    Figure 12 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Height-of-cut post (rear shown) Figure 11 2. Spacer 1. Control rod 4. Upper control bar 2. Fixed control bar 5. 1 to 1-1/4 inch (25-32mm) 3. Install a spacer onto both front height-of-cut 3. Parking brake lever 6.

  • Page 17: Reading The Manual And Viewing

    Step Reading the Manual and Viewing the Safety Video Parts needed for this step: Operator’s Manual Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Safety Video Registration Card Oil drain hose Procedure • Read the Operator’s Manual. • View the safety video. • Fill out the registration card. •...

  • Page 18: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 14 6. Engine 1. Gas tank 2. Blade control bail 7. Mower deck 3. T-bar control 8. Front caster wheel 4. Controls 9. Side discharge chute Figure 15 5. Handle 1. Throttle control 7. Parking brake lever-released position 2.

  • Page 19: Ignition Switch

    Important: Do not shift while unit is moving, as transmission damage may occur. Upper Control Bar Shift to the desired gear and push forward on the upper control bar to engage forward traction operation and pull back to brake forward movement.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation Recommended Gasoline In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable others and can damage property. for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded •...

  • Page 21: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    to Checking Oil Level in Engine Maintenance, page 29 Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the Long-term exposure to vapors can cause machine from the normal operating position. serious injury and illness. Think Safety First •...

  • Page 22: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the ignition key to off. 3. Turn the ignition key to off (Figure 18). Figure 17 1. Upper control bar 3. Fixed bar 2. Parking brake lever-set position Figure 18 1.

  • Page 23: The Safety Interlock System

    Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. Note: If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. 1. Set the parking brake and start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine in Operation, page 20.

  • Page 24: Using The Lower Control Bar

    4. Lift the front of the machine by pushing down on the lower handle (Figure 21). 5. Drive the machine until drive wheels contact the curb (Figure 21). 6. Lower the front of the machine (Figure 21). Note: Both drive wheels should contact the curb and caster wheels straight.

  • Page 25: Stopping The Machine

    Note: Lifting up on the lower handle will assist driving the machine up a curb and not spin the drive wheels. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly Stopping the Machine mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Center Gage

    Adjusting the Center Gage Wheels The gage wheels need to be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. There needs to be 3/8 inch (10 mm) minimum clearance above the ground. 1. After adjusting height-of-cut, check the gage wheels so that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance above the ground (Figure 24).
  • Page 27 fitting to idler bracket with clevis pin, washer and hairpin cotter. Refer to Installing the Control Rods in Setup, page 12. 6. Check the parking brake adjustment. Refer to Checking the Brakes in Brake Maintenance, page 37. Figure 25 1. Control rod and tting 4.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    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 • Check the safety interlock system. • Grease the caster wheels and caster pivot. • Check the engine oil level. Before each use or daily •...

  • Page 29: Lubricating The Caster And Wheel Bearings

    4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. 5. Wipe up any excess grease. Lubricating the Caster and Wheel Bearings 1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles (Figure 27).
  • Page 30 Paper element: Replace it after every 100 operating 2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean hours or yearly, which ever comes first. cloth. 3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element Inspect the foam and paper elements, and replace (Figure 32).

  • Page 31: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Installing the Foam and Paper Elements Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed. 1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element (Figure 30). 2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base (Figure 30).

  • Page 32: Fuel System Maintenance

    Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. Figure 36 1. Oil lter 3. Adapter Figure 35 2. Gasket 1. Oil drain valve 2. Oil drain hose 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until 9.

  • Page 33: Servicing The Fuel Filter

    the power take off (PTO), set the parking 3. Close fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove (Figure 37). the key. Note: Remove the fuel line from the fuel 2. Close the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank valve that is closest to the engine.

  • Page 34: Servicing The Fuse

    Removing the Spark Plug(s) 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. 2. Pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) (Figure 39). Now clean around the spark plug(s) to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage.

  • Page 35: Drive System Maintenance

    Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Figure 42). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading.

  • Page 36: Servicing The Caster Wheel And Bearings

    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 43). 7. Slide the caster wheel fork through the bushings in the mounting tube.

  • Page 37: Cooling System Maintenance

    brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Checking the Brakes 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.

  • Page 38: Belt Maintenance

    1. Remove the top capscrew securing idler support and idler bracket to rear frame (Figure 48). Figure 48 1. Top capscrew 4. Bottom capscrew 2. Idler bracket 5. Traction drive belt Figure 47 3. Idler support 1. Hairpin cotter and washer 5.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Mower Belt

    5. Remove the PTO drive belt. Refer to Replacing the PTO Drive Belt in Belt Maintenance, page 38. 6. Disconnect the idler arm spring to relieve tension on the idler arm and idler pulley, then remove the worn mower belt (Figure 50). Figure 49 1.

  • Page 40: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Mower Deck 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the Maintenance operating position. 3. Remove the knobs/rubber washers holding Servicing the Cutting Blades the carrier frame cover and remove the carrier frame cover.

  • Page 41: Removing The Blades

    To ensure optimum performance and continued Figure 53 safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in 2. Measure from a level surface to the cutting non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 42: Correcting The Mower Quality Of Cut

    Figure 57 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 55). Important: The sail part of the blade must be pointing upward, toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting (Figure 55). 2.

  • Page 43: Frame Set Up

    Frame Set Up 4. Measure engine deck height at location A (Figure 59). Checking the Carrier Frame and Deck Alignment 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 44: Checking The Mower Deck

    Figure 60 Figure 61 1. Caster Wheel 4. Height at locations A and B 1. Caster Wheel 4. Same height at locations A 2. Carrier Frame 5. Caster spacers and B 3. 1/4-3/8 inch (6-10 mm) 5. Caster spacers 2. Carrier Frame pitch over 24 inch (61 cm) 3.

  • Page 45: Changing The Deck Front-To-Rear

    Figure 62 Figure 64 1. Caster Wheel 4. Jam nut 2. Carrier Frame 5. Ball joint 3. Front height-of-cut pins 2. To raise the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and rotate the front pin clockwise (Figure 64). 3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and rotate the front pin counter clockwise (Figure 64).

  • Page 46: Leveling

    Figure 67 Figure 65 Figure 68 Figure 66 4. The measurement should be 4 inch (101.6 3. The difference between measurements A and mm). B should be no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). 5. If it does not measure correctly, add air pressure in the rear tires to raise the height-of-cut.
  • Page 47 (Figure 69). Remove damaged or worn grass deflector. Figure 69 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 2. Spacer 6. Grass Deector 3. Locknut 7. L end of spring, place behind deck edge before installing bolt 4. Spring 8. J hook end of spring 2.

  • Page 48: Storage

    Storage Engine Maintenance, page 29. 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.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 50 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.
  • Page 51 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.

  • Page 52: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. -)

  • Page 56: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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