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Page 1: Cutting Unit
Form No. 3356-686 Rev B Commercial Walk-Behind Mower Fixed Deck, T-Bar, Gear, with 40in or 48in TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 30696—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Model No. 30698—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN) -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Important calls attention to special mechanical the product properly and safely. information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Contents... - Page 3 Adding Fuel ............14 Schematics ..............45 Think Safety First ..........15 Operating the Parking Brake ....... 15 Starting and Stopping the Engine ......15 Operating the Blade Control Lever (PTO) ............16 The Safety Interlock System........ 17 Driving Forward or Backward......17 Using the Lower Control Bar ......
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Page 4: Safety
Safety – Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Note: The addition of attachments made by – Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause •... -
Page 5: Toro Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must • Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade know. - Page 6 • Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
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Page 7: Slope Chart
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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. 98-0776 43-8480 98-3256 66-1340 REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82-2280 98-3266 82-2280 82-2290 95-2814... - Page 9 95-5537 99-3943 1. Read the Operator’s 3. Pull back to disengage 1. Engine Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. Push forward to engage 104-8569 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 106-0699 98-5130 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75-80 ft-lb (102-106 N⋅m).
- Page 10 110-2068 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 105-0884 110-6916 Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
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Page 11: Setup
4 spacers below both the spindle and the caster. • 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. -
Page 12: Product Overview
Product Overview Figure 3 5. T-bar control 1. Side discharge Figure 4 2. Mower deck 6. Handle 3. Recoil starter 7. Front caster wheel 1. Throttle control 7. Parking brake 4. Gas tank lever-released position 2. Blade control bail 8. Choke 3. -
Page 13: Specifications
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to Shift the transmission to reverse and squeeze the lower www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments control bar and handle together to engage the rearward and accessories. -
Page 14: Operation
Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Adding Fuel 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). Leaded others and can damage property. -
Page 15: Think Safety First
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Children or bystanders may be injured if they Add the correct amount of gas move or attempt to operate the machine while stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. it is unattended. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. -
Page 16: Operating The Blade Control Lever (Pto)
6. To start a cold engine, move the throttle control 5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of midway between the fast and slow positions. accidental starting before storing or performing maintenance on the machine. 7. To start a warm engine, move the throttle control to the fast position. -
Page 17: The Safety Interlock System
Note: It is necessary to fully and manually disengage throttle control in the fast position for best mowing the blade control lever. performance. Driving Forward The Safety Interlock System 1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward gear (Figure 9). -
Page 18: Stopping The Machine
Driving Backward Up a Curb 1. Disengage the mower blades. A blade can be bent or damaged when driving 2. Select reverse to drive the machine. up a curb. Pieces of blade that may be thrown could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. 3. -
Page 19: Transporting Machines
Transporting Machines Adjusting the Blade Height Adjust the blades by using the 4 spacers (1/4 inch) Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the (6 mm) on the blade spindle bolts. This allows for a machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all 1-inch (25 mm) adjustment range, in 1/4 inch (6 mm) necessary lighting and marking as required by law. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Flow Baffle
Adjusting the Axle Height Adjust the axle position to the selected height-of-cut setting. Refer to the Height-of-Cut Chart. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. -
Page 21: Positioning The Flow Baffle
Position A This is the full rear position. The suggested use for this position is a follows (Figure 16). • Use for short, light grass mowing conditions. • Use in dry conditions. • For smaller grass clippings. • Propels grass clippings farther away from the mower. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Handle Height
• Use in wet conditions. (Figure 19). • Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower. - Page 23 Figure 19 1. Control rod 4. Clevis pin 2. Control rod fitting 5. Washer 3. Idler bracket 6. Hairpin cotter pin 2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut securing handle to rear frame (Figure 20). Figure 20 1.
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Page 24: Height Of Cut Chart
Height of Cut Chart Number of spacers Number of 1/4 inch blade spacers below spindle below caster 1/2 inch 3/16 inch (5 (13mm) Axle Position 1 inch (26 1–1/4 inch 1–1/2 inch 1–3/4 inch 2 inch (51 (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 inch 1–3/8 inch... -
Page 25: 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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Check the mower belt tension. •... -
Page 26: Lubricating The Caster And Wheel Bearings
Greasing the Mower Belt Idler 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating Grease the fitting on the mower belt idler arm pivot position. (Figure 23). 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to Note: Remove the mower deck cover to access the scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). -
Page 27: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Foam element: Clean it after every 25 operating hours. Paper element: Check it after every 50 operating hours. Replace it after every 200 operating hours or yearly, which ever comes first. Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace them if they are damaged or excessively dirty. -
Page 28: Servicing The Engine Oil
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Figure 24). 3. Place the air cleaner cover into position and tighten the cover knob (Figure 24). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Change the engine oil as follows: Figure 26... -
Page 29: Servicing The Spark Plugs
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 28). 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Figure 28). -
Page 30: Installing The Spark Plugs
Important: Always replace the spark plugs when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. 3. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Figure 30). Bend the side electrode (Figure 30) if the gap is not correct. Installing the Spark Plugs 1. -
Page 31: Fuel System Maintenance
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 31 • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the 1. -
Page 32: Drive System Maintenance
Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Figure 33). Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 12-14 psi (83-97 kPa). Uneven tire pressure can cause an uneven cut. -
Page 33: Cooling System Maintenance
Brake Maintenance Cooling System Maintenance Servicing the Brakes Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Before each use, check brakes on both a level surface and slope. Before each use remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and or leave it unattended. -
Page 34: Belt Maintenance
Belt Maintenance Checking the Belts Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating. Replacing the Traction Drive Belt 1. Remove hairpin cotter securing brake rod to brake Figure 35 arm to relax belt idler tension (Figure 36). -
Page 35: Replacing The Mower Belt
Note: The proper mower belt tension is 10-15 lbf. 4. Remove the mower belt; refer to Replacing the Mower Belt (Figure 37). (44-67 N) with the belt deflected 1/2 inch (13 mm) halfway between the pulleys (Figure 38). Figure 37 1. - Page 36 3. Loosen the locknut on the turnbuckle (Figure 39). 4. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower to increase the tension on the belt. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the front of the mower to decrease the tension on the belt (Figure 39). Note: The eyebolt threads on both ends of the turnbuckle should be engaged a minimum of 5/16 inch (8 mm).
- Page 37 The PTO engagement linkage adjustment is located beneath the front left hand corner of the engine deck. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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Page 38: Mower Deck Maintenance
Mower Deck Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in Figure 44... -
Page 39: Removing The Blades
Replace the blades if you hit a solid object or if the blades are out of balance or bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Blade Brake
the end of the sail area only (Figure 50). Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. Figure 50 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Place the blade onto the bolt and over the cone washer. Select the proper number of spacer(s) for the height-of- cut, and slide the bolt into the spindle (Figure 48). -
Page 41: Replacing The Grass Deflector
Figure 51 1. Spring mounting bolts 3. 1/8-3/16 inch (3 mm–5 2. Blade brake pad Figure 52 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed Replacing the Grass Deflector 2. Spacer 6. Grass Deflector 3. Locknut 7. L end of spring, place behind deck edge before installing bolt 4. -
Page 42: Storage
Storage 11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the area. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. to keep running. 2. Fuel shut off valve is closed. 2. Open the fuel shut off valve. 3. - Page 44 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Mower deck belt is worn or loose. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Mower deck belt is broken. 2. Install a new deck belt. 3. Mower deck belt is off pulley. 3.
- Page 45 Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. -)
- Page 46 Notes:...
- Page 47 You are responsible for presenting your equipment to an Authorized Service Dealer as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact The Toro® Company at 1-952–948–4027 or call us toll free at the number listed in your Toro Warranty statement.
- Page 48 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (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.
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