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- Page 1 Form No. 3326–484 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 HP with 44 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30257—210005001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installing the Upper Handle ....The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ... . . Installing the Control Rods . -
Page 3: Introduction
Authorized Service Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates... - Page 4 Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. Slow down and use caution when making turns and They are flammable and vapors are explosive. crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing. Use only an approved container Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine point it at anyone.
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Page 5: Toro Mower Safety
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from The following list contains safety information the mowing area. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall specific to Toro products and other safety information grass can hide obstacles. you must know. - Page 6 Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause injury. Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks. Never use your hands.
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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. 67–5360 63–8440 68–8340 66–1340 54–9220 43–8480 95–2814... - Page 10 104–8569 104–8186 98–0776 105–0840 52–2010 82–2290 82–2280 98–3256 98–4387 104–8175...
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Page 12: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious available. -
Page 13: Setup
Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Control Panel 1. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the control panel to the rear frame. Discard these nuts and bolts. -
Page 14: Installing The Shift Lever
Installing the Shift Lever 1. Remove the locknut (3/8 in.) and spring washer from the stud on top of the transmission. Note: Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission shaft. 2. Slide shift lever through control panel and align m–5221 mounting hole in lever with square on transmission Figure 2... -
Page 15: Installing The Upper Handle
Rear View m–5317 Figure 6 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. 7. Low position 4. Flange nut, 3/8 in. 8. High position m–5458 Figure 5 1. -
Page 16: Installing The Hairpin Cotter Pins
3. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar Note: Make sure brake rod is installed in front (F) with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be mounting hole in idler bracket. approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. (25–32 mm) (Fig. 8). 8. -
Page 17: Think Safety First
Think Safety First Parking Brake Lever – Pull back on upper control bar and swing brake lever up against the upper handle. Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the Ignition Switch – Key switch is used in conjunction with safety section. -
Page 18: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Releasing the Parking Brake Stopping the Engine 1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar (Fig. 14). 1. Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 15). Lower the parking brake lock to the released position. 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the 2. -
Page 19: The Safety Interlock System
4. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if blade 1. Set the parking brake and start the engine :refer to control bail is released. Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 18 2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control bar. -
Page 20: Operating The Lower Control Bar
2. Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 18. 3. Slowly squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to move rearward (Fig. 17). Operating the Lower Control This procedure is for driving up a curb. This can be performed while driving forward or backward. -
Page 21: Using Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass
Using Side Discharge or Mulch Important All four hairpin cotter pins must be in the same hole location and with the correct number of spacers Grass for a level cut. 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 complete grass catcher assembly mounted in... -
Page 22: Adjusting The Center Gage Wheels
m–5201 Figure 21 1. Gage Wheel 4. Nut 2. Stud 5. Wheel nut and washer. Do Not Remove. 3. Washer Adjusting the Center Gage Wheels The gage wheels must be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. 1. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Engine Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 8 Hours Engine Oil—change Cutting Blades—check Mower Housing—clean... -
Page 24: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Servicing the Air Cleaner Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn. Service Interval/Specification Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours. -
Page 25: Servicing The Engine Oil
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure latches (Fig. 23). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Change oil: After the first 8 operating hours. After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating Figure 26 conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 1. -
Page 26: Servicing The Spark Plug
Changing the Engine Oil Filter Removing the Spark Plug Service Interval/Specification 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), chock or block tires, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change. -
Page 27: Greasing And Lubrication
0.030 in. (.75 mm) Figure 30 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode Installing the Spark Plug Figure 31 1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 11 ft-lb (15 N m). Lubricating the castor and wheel 3. -
Page 28: Cleaning The Cooling System
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. Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval/Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. -
Page 29: Servicing The Brakes
3. Rear wheels must lock when you try to push the machine forward. Adjustment is required if the wheels turn and do not lock; refer to Adjusting the Brake, page 29. 4. Release the brake and press upper control bar very lightly, approximately 1/2 in. -
Page 30: Servicing The Fuel Tank
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 30. 5. Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. m–2073 Figure 38 1. -
Page 31: Servicing The Cutting Blade
m–5234 Figure 40 m–151 Figure 41 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line 1. Cutting Edge 3. Wear/slot Forming 2. Curved Area Servicing the Cutting Blade Checking for Bent Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. 1. - Page 32 (Fig. 44). the sail area only Repeat this procedure machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. until the blade is balanced. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
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Page 33: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch
Setting up the Frame Checking Carrier Frame and Deck Alignment 1. Stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Place a long straight edge on top of the engine deck as shown in figure 48. - Page 34 5. If the height at location A and B are not the same, 6.1 cm change tire pressure slightly to make them the same. 24 in. m–5242 Figure 50 1. Caster Wheel 4. Height at locations A and B m–5237 2.
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Page 35: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
Checking the Deck 3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and rotate the front pin counter clockwise (Fig. 54). Front-to-Rear Pitch 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 52). Measure at C and D locations (Fig. -
Page 36: Changing The Side-To-Side Level
3. With the machine on level surface, position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 57). Measure at A and from level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Fig. 58). 4. The measurement should be 4 in. (102 mm). m–1078 Figure 55 m–1078 Figure 57... -
Page 37: Adjusting The Electric Clutch
Replacing the Traction Belt 3. Raise wheel off ground enough to allow belt removal. 1. Raise the front of the machine and hold with jack stands. 2. Disconnect clutch wire connector from wire harness. 3. Remove PTO drive belt. Refer to Removing the PTO Drive Belt on page 38. -
Page 38: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt
3. Remove the knobs holding the belt covers to the 2. Remove the knobs holding the carrier frame cover and cutting unit and remove the belt covers. remove the carrier frame cover. 4. Remove the PTO drive belt. Refer to Replacing the 3. -
Page 39: Castor Wheel And Bearings Service
1. Raise the cutting unit so the castor wheels are off the Important The inside diameter of the bushings may floor, then block up the front of the mower with jack collapse slightly when installed. If the castor wheel fork stands. -
Page 40: Replacing The Grass Deflector
3. Install bolt and nut. Place J hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig. 67). Important The grass deflector must be able to lower down into position. Lift the deflector up to test that it lowers into the full down position. Figure 66 1. -
Page 41: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram IGNITION KEY SWITCH NONE WIRE COLOR CODES PINK BLACK BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET KEY SW. GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW 7.5A BAIL SW. CLUTCH SW. (NORMALLY (MOMENTARY) TWINRECOIL OPEN) SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG IGNITION MODULES DELAY MODULE J2–1 HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) HOUR... -
Page 42: Cleaning And Storage
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. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank, page 30, or key. - Page 43 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine loses power. Engine load is excessive. Reduce ground speed. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean air cleaner element. Oil level in crankcase is low. Add oil to crankcase. Cooling fins and air passages Remove obstruction from under engine blower housing cooling fins and air passages.
- Page 44 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Uneven cutting height. 1. Blade(s) not sharp. 1. Sharpen blade(s). 2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent. 2. Install new cutting blade(s). 3. Mower is not level. 3. Level mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. 4. Underside of mower is dirty. 4.
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Page 48: 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.