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Toro 30197 Operator's Manual

Mid-size mower proline gear 15hp with 48" side discharge mower
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Form No. 3352–515
Mid–Size Mower
Proline Gear 15hp with 48I Side Discharge
Mower
Model No. 30197—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Register your product at www.Toro.com
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3352–515 Mid–Size Mower Proline Gear 15hp with 48I Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30197—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.com 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 Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.)

  • 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 63-8440 99-3943 1. Hot surface 1.
  • Page 10 95-2814 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 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 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 98-3256 2. Push forward to engage 3.

  • 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 m–3770 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 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 NSm). 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 Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean cooling system Idler Pivots—grease...

  • Page 24: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    Servicing the Cutting Blades Checking for Bent Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want backward (Fig. 25). Measure from a level surface to the to keep extra blades on hand.

  • Page 25: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    TORO replacement blades. blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of the Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may sail area only (Fig. 28). Repeat this procedure until the result in non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 26: Servicing The Engine Oil

    4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust (Fig. 30). and dirt (Fig. 32). 2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal. Important Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
  • Page 27 USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS Changing the 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 28: Servicing The Spark Plug

    m–1256 m–4757 Figure 35 Figure 36 1. Oil filter 3. Adapter 1. Spark plug wire 2. Spark plug 2. Gasket Checking the Spark Plug 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket 1.

  • Page 29: Checking The Tire Pressure

    2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 20 ft-lb (27 N.m). How to Grease 3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Fig. 36). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the engine off. Checking the Tire Pressure 2.

  • Page 30: Servicing The Brakes

    Note: Control bar should be parallel with reference bar when properly adjusted. 4. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the Brake, page 30. Important With the parking brake released, the rear wheels must rotate freely when you push the mower. If brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved contact your service dealer immediately.

  • Page 31: Servicing The Fuel Filter

    Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty. Refer to Replacing the Fuel Filter; page 31. 5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the filter to secure the fuel line. m–3778 Figure 44 1.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Traction Belt

    m–3793 m–4726 Figure 45 Figure 46 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Shield 1. Idler in slot 3. 1-3/8 in. (35 mm) 2. Brake rod 4. Drive belt 2. Belt guide 4. Mower belt Replacing the Traction Belt Replacing the Mower Belt 1.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension

    Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension Service Interval/Specification Check belt tension after the first 8 and 25 hours of operation. Check the belt tension every 50 hours. Important Belt must be tight enough to not slip during heavy loads while cutting grass. Over tensioning will reduce belt and spindle bearing life.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Grass/Mud Scraper

    4. Engage the blades. Ensure the blade brake pad no Replacing the Grass Deflector longer contacts the pulley edges. Warning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur.

  • Page 35: 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), set the parking B.

  • Page 36: 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 37 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. 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. pulley. Engine pulley is damaged. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.

  • 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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