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Form No. 3361-949 Rev A
Commercial Walk-Behind Mower
Fixed Deck, Pistol Grip, Hydro, with a 40in,
48in, or 52in TURBO FORCE
®
Cutting Unit
Model No. 30986—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 30988—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
Model No. 30989—Serial No. 290000001 and Up
To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com.
Original Instructions (EN)
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- Page 1 Model No. 30986—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Model No. 30988—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Model No. 30989—Serial No. 290000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Contents Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Introduction.............. - Page 3 Operating the Parking Brake ....... 14 Mower Deck Maintenance ........44 Starting and Stopping the Engine ......14 Servicing the Cutting Blades ....... 44 Operating the Neutral Locks....... 15 Adjusting the Blade Brake........46 Operating the Mower Blade Control Knob Replacing the Grass Deflector......
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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. 43-8480 95-5537 1. Read the Operator’s 3. Push forward to engage Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. - Page 9 105-4109 105-4110 99-3943 1. Engine 106-0699 103-2103 106-2733 104-8569 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Continuous variable setting 106-2743...
- Page 10 Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 110-2067 115-4212 1. Hydraulic oil level 3. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 2. Read the Operator’s Manual. 110-2068 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 106-2738 1.
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Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview Figure 3 1. Side discharge 5. Controls 2. Mower deck 6. Handle Figure 4 3. Recoil starter 7. Caster wheel 4. Gas tank 1. Throttle control 6. Handle 2. Speed control lever 7. Drive Lever 3. Ignition switch 8. -
Page 12: Specifications
Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to to go into neutral position and continue to squeeze to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments go in reverse. Squeeze right side of drive lever to turn and accessories. -
Page 13: 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 14: Think Safety First
Important: Do not use fuel additives If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust it. containing methanol or ethanol. Refer to Servicing the Parking Brake. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most Children or bystanders may be injured if they effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. -
Page 15: Operating The Neutral Locks
4. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the engine off. 5. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to off. Figure 7 1. Split ring 2. Control shield bolt • After the engine is started, pull the chain straight Figure 8 out from side of machine until ring can be 1. -
Page 16: (Pto)
2. Pull blade control knob (PTO) up. Hold the OPC levers against handle grip. Note: The engine will kill if the OPC levers are released with the mower running and the speed control lever is not in neutral. 3. Restart the engine and repeat the procedure to engage the mower blades if the operator presence control (OPC) levers are released. -
Page 17: Backward
Understanding the Safety Interlock 7. With the engine running, move the speed control System lever forward slightly. Release the OPC levers. The engine should kill. The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the 8. If all the above conditions are not met have an mower from starting unless: Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system •... -
Page 18: Bringing The Machine To Neutral Position
Bringing the Machine to 3. Release the parking brake. Neutral Position 4. Push the machine to the desired location. 5. Set the parking brake. Always set the neutral lock and parking brake when you stop the machine. 6. Close the by-pass valves, but do not overtighten them. -
Page 19: Positioning The Flow Baffle
Figure 14 1. Cam lock 3. Rotate cam to increase or decrease locking pressure 2. Lever 4. Slot Positioning the Flow Baffle The following figures are only recommendations for use. Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and height of grass. Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same, open up the baffle. -
Page 20: Transporting Machines
• Lowers the engine power consumption. • Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions. To transport the machine: • This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro 1. Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and SFS mower. -
Page 21: Side Discharging Or Mulching The Grass
Side Discharging or Mulching 4. Hold the blade bolt and remove the nut. Slide the bolt down through the spindle, and change the the Grass spacers as needed (Figure 18). This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade... -
Page 22: Adjusting The Caster Position
4. Remove the drive wheels. 2. Remove the latch pin, slide the caster from the support, and change the spacers (Figure 20). 5. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 top axle bolts (Figure 19). 3. Install the caster in the support and insert the latch pin (Figure 20). - Page 23 Figure 22 1. Control rod fitting 7. Lower position 2. Lower mounting holes 8. Upper mounting hole 9. Handle 3. Rear frame 4. Lower flange bolt (3/8 x 1 10. Flange nut (3/8 inch) inch) 5. Upper flange bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) 6.
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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: Lubrication
Lubrication Use Figure 23 for locating the grease points on the machine. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. How to Grease 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 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 Figure 26 Change the engine oil as follows:... -
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: Fuel System Maintenance
Fuel System 4. Clean around the spark plugs to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing Maintenance damage. 5. Remove the spark plugs and the metal washers. Servicing the Fuel Tank Checking the Spark Plugs 1. Look at the center of the spark plugs (Figure 30). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely engine is operating properly. -
Page 31: Servicing The Fuel Filter
Figure 31 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Clamp Figure 32 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter Servicing the Fuel Filter 2. Fuel line Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. yearly, whichever occurs first. -
Page 32: Drive System Maintenance
Drive System 7. Check to make sure the safety switch is depressed and there is a 5/16 inch (8 mm) space between the Maintenance actuating tab and the switch. (Figure 34). 8. If needed, adjust switch location to create the Perform the following linkage adjustments when the 5/16 inch (8 mm) space (Figure 34). -
Page 33: Adjusting The Hydro Control Linkages
pulled against the neutral spring (neutral position) (Figure 35). Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to 12. Turn the adjusting bolt approximately 1/4 turn support machine and cause a serious injury. clockwise if the wheel is turning in reverse or turn the bolt approximately 1/4 turn counter-clockwise if •... - Page 34 Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support machine and cause a serious injury. • Use jack stands when supporting machine. • Do not use hydraulic jacks. Adjusting the Left Side Linkage 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2.
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Page 35: Adjusting The Control Rod
Figure 38 1. Speed control lever 3. spring 2. Rear pivot spring Adjusting the Right Side Linkage Figure 39 1. Hydro control linkage 3. Spring 1. Place the speed control lever in the neutral position. 2. Quick track knob 4. 1 inch (26 mm) 2. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Tracking
3. Run the unit and observe the tracking on a level, smooth, hard surface such as concrete or asphalt. 4. If the unit tracks to one side or the other, turn the quick track knob. Turn the knob right to steer right and turn the knob left to steer left (Figure 42). -
Page 37: Checking The Tire Pressure
Cooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Before each use remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor-governor levers and linkage. This will help insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine. -
Page 38: Brake Maintenance
Brake Maintenance 4. Rotate the lower brake link yoke clockwise into the yoke to tighten the parking brake; rotate the brake link yoke counterclockwise out of the yoke out to Servicing the Brake loosen the parking brake (Figure 46). Before each use, check the parking brake for proper Note: There should be approximately 1/4 inch operation. -
Page 39: Belt Maintenance
Belt Maintenance Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension Checking the Belts Adjusting the Tension Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or Adjust the mower belt tension as follows: monthly, whichever occurs first. • After the first 8 operating hours. Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating. - Page 40 Note: The distance between the belt guide and the mower belt should be 3/4 inch (19 mm) when you engage the mower belt (Figure 50). Adjust the mower belt as necessary. The disengaged belt should not drag or fall off the pulley when the guides are properly adjusted.
- Page 41 10. Remove the assist arm link from the assist arm and rotate the link to adjust the length. 11. Install the assist arm link into the assist arm and secure it with the hairpin cotter pin (Figure 52). 12. Check if the assist arm hits against the stops correctly.
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Page 42: Hydraulic System Maintenance
Hydraulic System 6. If there is no fluid, add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the cold level of the baffle. Maintenance 7. Run the machine at low idle for 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm fluid. Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine. - Page 43 4. Locate filter under engine base and place drain pan critical area for purging air from the hydraulic system is under filter (Figure 55). between the oil reservoir and each charge pump located on the top of each variable displacement pump. Air 5.
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Page 44: Mower Deck Maintenance
Mower Deck 8. If either drive wheel still does not rotate, stop and repeat steps 4 and 5 on the respective pump. If Maintenance wheels rotate slowly, the system may prime after additional running. Recheck hydraulic fluid level. Servicing the Cutting Blades 9. - Page 45 Checking for Bent Blades performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may backward (Figure 58). result in non-conformance with safety standards.
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Page 46: Adjusting The Blade Brake
Figure 61 1. Sharpen at original angle 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer (Figure 62). If the blade stays in a horizontal position, the blade is balanced and can be used. If the blade is not balanced, file some metal off Figure 63 the end of the sail area only (Figure 62). -
Page 47: Storage
Storage 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine’s cylinder head fins and blower housing. - Page 48 11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. to keep running. 2. Fuel shut off valve is closed. 2. Open the fuel shut off valve. 3. - Page 50 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 new deck belt. 3. Mower deck belt is off pulley. 3.
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Page 51: Driving The Machine Forward And Schematics
Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. -) Hydraulic Schematic (Rev. -) - Page 52 Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products outside 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 dissatisfi ed with your Distributor’s service or have diffi culty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.