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- Page 1 Form No. 3329–710 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 hp with 36 Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30529—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Checking the Engine Oil Level ....The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ....Setup . -
Page 3: Introduction
Authorized Service Institute in effect at the time of production. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Note: The addition of attachments made by other serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates... -
Page 4: Toro Mower Safety
Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects The following list contains safety information specific to or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary Toro products and other safety information you must know. repairs before resuming operations. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit. -
Page 5: General Operation
Allow to cool before attempting required. to maintain, adjust or service. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Slope Operation All slopes and ramps require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. -
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. 1-43005 66-1340 67-5360 54-9220 63-8440 1. Hot surface 95-5537 1. - Page 10 105-4104 1. Reverse 3. Transmission speeds 2. Neutral 98-0776 105-4111 98-3296 106-2734 98-5130 1. Choke 4. Slow 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on 2. Fast 5. Engine—stop torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75-80 ft.-lb.(102-106 N m). 3. Continuous variable setting 106-2736 1.
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Page 11: 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). Use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available. -
Page 12: Setup
Fuel tank Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 in. Lock washer, 5/16 in. Locknut Installing the fuel tank Washer, 5/16 in. Stud Spring Operator’s Manual Engine Operator’s Manual Review before operating machine Parts Catalog Video Registration card Fill out and return to Toro... -
Page 13: Installing The Front Casters
Installing the Front Casters 2. Secure each side of the handle to the rear frame (using the upper mounting hole) with a flange bolt (3/8 in. x 1 in.) and a flange nut (Fig. 3). 1. Align the casters with the holes on the top and front of the mower, and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 in.) through the 3. -
Page 14: Installing The Control Rods
Installing the Control Rods 5. Check the operation of the control rod. If you need to adjust it, remove the hairpin cotter and the clevis pin that secure the control rod to the drive levers. 1. Thread the rod fittings an equal distance onto each control rod (Fig. -
Page 15: Installing The Blade Control (Pto) Rod
Installing the Blade Control 2. Slide the shift lever through the control panel, and align the mounting hole in the shift lever with the square on (PTO) Rod the transmission shaft (Fig. 9). 3. Secure the lever to the transmission with the spring 1. - Page 16 Note: Make sure the fuel line and clamp are on as shown in 2. If clearance is not correct, remove lever and bend it Figure 11. slightly to adjust (Fig. 13). m–6504 Figure 11 1. Fuel line 3. Fuel tank connection 2.
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Page 17: Operation
Operation Throttle control—The throttle control has four positions: Choke, Fast, Slow, and Stop. Operator presence control (OPC) levers—When you Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine squeeze the OPC levers against the handles, the OPC from the normal operating position. system senses that the operator is in the normal operating position. -
Page 18: Operating The Parking Brake And Neutral Locks
Operating the Parking Brake Starting the Engine and Neutral Locks 1. Connect the wire to the spark plug. Always set the parking brakes when you stop the machine 2. Open the fuel valve. or leave it unattended. 3. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and move the shift lever to the Neutral position. -
Page 19: Operating The Blade Control (Pto) Lever
Operating the Blade Control Testing the Safety Interlock System (PTO) Lever Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. If the safety system does not operate as The blade control (PTO) lever engages and disengages the described, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the power to the mower blades. -
Page 20: Stopping The Mower
Driving Backward Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass 1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged. 2. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles. This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. 3. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut
4. Remove the drive spring from the adjustment bolt Adjusting the Blade Height (Fig. 17). Adjust the blades by using the 4 spacers (1/4 in.) on the blade spindle bolts. This allows a range, in 1/4 in. (6 mm) increments, of cutting height in any axle position. Use the same number of blade spacers on all blades to achieve a level cut (2 above and 2 below, 1 above and 3 below, etc.). - Page 22 3. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 axle pivot bolts and Adjusting the Caster Position the 2 axle adjustment bolts (Fig. 19). 1. Using the Height-of-Cut Chart (on page 23), adjust the caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected (Fig.
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Page 23: Height-Of-Cut Chart
Height-of-Cut Chart No. of Spacers Number of 1/4 in. Blade Spacers Below Spindle Below Caster 1/2 in. 3/16 in. Axle (13mm) (5 mm) Position 1 in. 1–1/4 in. 1–1/2 in. 1–3/4 in. 2 in. (26 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 in. -
Page 24: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Engine Oil—check the level Safety System—check Each Use Brakes—check Engine—clean the outside... -
Page 25: Servicing The Cutting Blades
Caution Someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades 2. -
Page 26: Servicing The Air Cleaner
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 m–1855 non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 27: Servicing The Engine Oil
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting 2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the cover to the rubber seal. nut and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 27). 3. -
Page 28: Changing The Engine Oil
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS Changing the Engine Oil 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. 10W–30 2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely. -
Page 29: Servicing The Spark Plug
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the 4. Remove the spark plug(s) and metal washer. Engine Oil, page 28. 2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter (Fig. 32) gasket surface. 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Fig. -
Page 30: Checking The Tire Pressure
Checking the Tire Pressure Applying the Grease 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the Service Interval/Specification parking brakes. Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as 2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag and scrape any paint specified. -
Page 31: Servicing The Brakes
3. Lubricate the blade belt idler arm pivot (Fig. 38) after 3. To adjust the brakes, rotate the wing nuts on the brake every 50 operating hours. rods (Fig. 39). Rotate the wing nuts clockwise to tighten the brakes; rotate them counterclockwise to loosen them. -
Page 32: Servicing The Fuel Filter
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve in fuel line (Fig. 40). 7. Open the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Fig. 40). 8. Check for fuel leaks and make any needed repairs. Checking the Belts Service Interval/Specification Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first. -
Page 33: Replacing The Traction Belt
Replacing the Traction Belt 4. Remove the idler pulley and the worn belt (Fig. 42). 5. Install the new mower belt. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 6. Install the idler pulley. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 7. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension
10. Remove the hairpin cotter and the clevis pin from the 3. Loosen the locknut on the turnbuckle (Fig. 45). bell crank. 4. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower to 11. Rotate the clevis clockwise on the rod to increase the increase the tension on the belt. -
Page 35: Adjusting The Grass/Mud Scraper
Adjusting the Grass/Mud Scraper 1. Loosen the locknut that holds the scraper to the engine frame (Fig. 47). m-3781 Figure 48 1. Deflector 4. Locknut 2. Spring 5. Bolt 3. Deflector mount 6. Spacer m-3776 Figure 47 2. Straighten the deflector mounts if they are bent (Fig. -
Page 36: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram... -
Page 37: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage 9. Empty the fuel tank using the following steps: A. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the through the fuel system (5 minutes). parking brakes. B. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2. - Page 38 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine loses power. The engine load is excessive. Reduce the ground speed. The air cleaner is dirty. Clean the air cleaner element. The engine oil level in the Add engine oil to the crankcase is low. crankcase.
- Page 39 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The cutting height is uneven. The blades are not sharp. Sharpen the blades. The blades are bent. Install new blades. The mower is not level. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. The underside of the mower Clean the underside of the is dirty.
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Page 40: 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.