Toro 30193 Operator's Manual
Toro 30193 Operator's Manual

Toro 30193 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower proline gear 12.5hp with 36" side discharge mower
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Form No. 3327–421
Mid–Size Mower
Proline Gear 12.5hp with 36 Side Discharge
Mower
Model No. 30193—Serial No. 220000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3327–421 Mid–Size Mower Proline Gear 12.5hp with 36 Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30193—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Fuel Tank ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Operation ........
  • 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

    The following list contains safety information specific Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects to Toro products and other safety information you or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary must know. repairs before resuming operations.
  • Page 5 Allow to cool before attempting original standards are maintained. to maintain, adjust or service. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be required. voided if used with unapproved attachments. Slope Operation All slopes and ramps require extra caution.
  • 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. 82-2280 43-8480 82-2290 66-1340 54-9220 67-5360 98-3296 63-8440 1. Hot surface 95-2814...
  • Page 10 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). 95-5537 98-3256 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. Push forward to engage 3. Pull back to disengage 98-3266 98-0776 98-4387...
  • Page 11: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Warning Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Recommended Gasoline Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. may be used if unleaded regular is not available.
  • Page 12: Setup

    Fuel tank Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 in. Lock washer, 5/16 in. Washer, 5/16 in. Installing the fuel tank Stud Spring Hose clamp Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro...
  • Page 13: Installing The Front Casters

    Installing the Front Casters 1. Align casters with holes on top and front of mower and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 in.) through mower. Secure with 8 flange nuts (3/8 in.) below mower (Fig. 2). Note: Tighten lower bolts first to pull caster against front, then top bolts last.
  • Page 14: Installing The Traction Control Rods

    5. After adjusting control rods, check parking brake adjustment; refer to Servicing the Brake, page 30. m–3782 Figure 5 1. Terminal 3. Plastic plug 2. Clip 4. Switch Figure 7 Installing the Traction Control 1. Control rod 4. Upper control bar Rods 2.
  • Page 15: Installing The Blade Control (Pto) Rod

    Installing the Blade Control (PTO) Rod 1. Rotate blade control lever (PTO) vertical away from left handle so rod drops down. 2. Remove hairpin cotters from bottom end of blade control rod (PTO) (Fig. 9). 3. Secure blade control (PTO) rod through hole in bellcrank with hairpin cotters (Fig.
  • Page 16: Operation

    Figure 13 1. Caution 2. Wear hearing protection m–3778 Figure 12 1. Fuel line 3. Fuel fitting Controls 2. Hose clamp Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 14) before you start the engine and operate the machine. Operation Throttle Control – The throttle control has Choke, Fast, Slow and Stop positions.
  • Page 17: Operating The Parking Brake

    Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine. 2. Gradually release the upper control bar. Fuel Shut–off Valve – (In fuel line) Close fuel shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower. m–4212 Figure 15 1. Upper control bar 2.
  • Page 18: Operating The Blade Control (Pto)

    m–4194 m–4194 Figure 16 Figure 17 1. Blade control (PTO) 2. Throttle lever 1. Upper control bar 3. Blade control (PTO) 2. Bail 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) someone accidentally starting the machine while transporting or storing the machine.
  • Page 19: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. 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, disengage the PTO and place the throttle forward.
  • Page 20: Stopping The Machine

    Note: Lifting up on handle will assist driving the machine Using Side Discharge or Mulch up a curb and not spin the drive wheels. Grass This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or m–5704...
  • Page 21 4. Torque blade bolt to 75–80 ft. lb. (101–108 N m). m–3789 Figure 22 1. Axle pivot bolt 2. Axle adjustment bolt m–3779 Figure 21 1. Blade 4. Spacer Adjusting the Caster Position 2. Blade bolt 5. Thin washer 3. Cone washer 6.
  • Page 22: 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 1–1/4 in. 1–1/2 in. 1–3/4 in. 1 in. (26 mm) 2 in. (45 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 in.
  • Page 23: 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 level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean cooling system...
  • Page 24: 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(s) before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
  • Page 25 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. balancer (Fig. 29). If the blade stays in a horizontal Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may position, the blade is balanced and can be used.
  • Page 26: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Installing the Blades Cleaning the Foam Element 1. Place the blade onto the bolt, over cone washer. Select 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. proper number of spacer(s) for height-of-cut and slide When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly. bolt into spindle (Fig.
  • Page 27: Servicing The Engine Oil

    1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element (Fig. 30). 2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base (Fig. 30). 3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Fig. 30). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Change oil:...
  • Page 28: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Changing the Oil Filter Removing the Spark Plug Service Interval/Specification 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and set the parking brake. Replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every other oil 2. Pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) (Fig. 36). Now change.
  • Page 29: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system. 0.025 in. Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from the (0.65 mm) cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor–governor levers and linkage.
  • Page 30: Servicing The Brakes

    2. Rear wheels must lock when you try to push the machine forward or backward. Adjustment is required if the wheels turn and do not lock; refer to Adjusting the Brake, page 30. 3. Release the brake and press upper control bar very lightly, approximately 1/2 in.
  • Page 31: Servicing The Fuel Tank

    m–3778 Figure 42 Figure 43 1. Brake rod 2. Wing nut 1. Fuel shut-off valve 3. Clamp 2. Fuel filter Servicing the Fuel Tank Servicing the Fuel Filter Draining The Fuel Tank Service Interval/Specification Danger Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 32: Checking The Belts

    m–3793 m–3778 Figure 45 Figure 44 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Shield 1. Hose clamp 2. Filter 2. Brake rod 4. Drive belt Checking the Belts Replacing the Traction Belt Service Interval/Specification 1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake and remove the spark plug wire(s).
  • Page 33: Replacing The Mower Belt

    7. Engage PTO lever and check the clearance between the bellcrank and the transmission output shaft (Fig. 48). Space should be 1/16 –1/8 in. (2–3 mm). 8. Remove hairpin cotter and clevis pin from bellcrank. Rotate clevis clockwise on rod to increase or counterclockwise to decrease clearance (Fig.
  • Page 34: Adjusting Mower Belt Tension

    Adjusting Mower Belt Tension Adjusting the Grass/Mud Scraper Service Interval/Specification 1. Loosen the locknut holding scraper to the engine frame Check belt tension after the first 8 and 25 hours of (Fig. 51). operation. Check the belt tension every 50 hours. 2.
  • Page 35 Important The grass deflector must be spring-loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector up to test that it snaps to the full down position. m–3781 Figure 52 1. Deflector 4. Spring 2. Bolt 5. Spacer 3. Deflector mount 6. Locknut...
  • Page 36: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram KILL WIRE LIST DESIG. AWG COLOR ROUTE WHITE J2 J4 WHITE J2 J3 BLUE P1–1 J5 P1 PTO BLACK P1–2 J1 Cleaning and Storage A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and set the parking B.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. f il fails to keep running. Choke is not on. Move choke lever to on. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace air cleaner element.
  • Page 38 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. Blade mounting bolt is loose. Tighten blade mounting bolt. Engine mounting bolts are Tighten engine mounting loose. bolts. Loose engine pulley, idler Tighten the appropriate pulley, or blade pulley.
  • 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.

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