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- Page 1 Form No. 3352–607 Mid–Size Mower ProLine T–Bar Gear 15HP or 17HP with 44in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30326—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Model No. 30327—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.com Domestic English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
......The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ... . . W 2004 by The Toro Company Contact us at www.Toro.com All Rights Reserved... -
Page 3: Introduction
Authorized Service can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and comply with these safety instructions and always pay serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates... -
Page 4: Toro Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of throwing objects. - Page 5 Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, electrical wires) before operating under any objects and do not contact them.
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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. 68-8340 43-8480 82-2280 82-2290 52-2010 93-1122 66-1340 95-2814 67-5360... - Page 10 106-0699 98-0776 98-3256 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 106-5505 106-5532 104-8186 104-8569...
- Page 11 105-0884 106-0635 106-5499 1. Engine—stop 2. Engine—start 3. Move the control bar to the handle, then pull the knob.
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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 regular gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. -
Page 13: Set Up
Spacers Oil drain hose Use for draining the engine oil Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Safety Video Watch before operating machine Registration card Fill out and return to Toro... -
Page 14: Removing The Shipping Bracket
Step Removing the Shipping Bracket m–6510 Figure 3 Parts needed for this step: 1. Center Gage Wheels and 3. Bolt Spacer None 4. Washer 2. Nut Procedure 1. Remove the center gage wheel nut, 2 large washers, angle bracket and 1 small washer (Fig. 4). Discard the 2 Step large washers and the angle bracket. -
Page 15: Installing The Fuel Tank
4. Secure the handle at each lower mounting hole with a Step flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut (Fig. 4). Note: The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator’s height preference. Installing the Fuel Tank Parts needed for this step: Qty. -
Page 16: Checking And Adjusting The Shift Lever Plate
m–3771 Procedure 1. Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever in slot of shifter lever plate. The clearance between top and bottom of the shift lever should be equal (Fig. 8). 2. If clearance is not correct, remove lever and bend it slightly to adjust (Fig. -
Page 17: Installing The Control Rods
Step Installing the Control Rods Parts needed for this step: m–7593 Figure 10 Qty. Part 1. Control rod and fitting 5. Washer Control rods 2. 3–1/2inch (89 mm) 6. Hairpin cotter pin Cotter pin 3. Idler bracket 7. Rod fitting Clevis Pin 4. -
Page 18: Installing The Hairpin Cotter Pins And Spacers
Step Installing the Hairpin Cotter m-6505 Figure 13 Pins and Spacers 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Height–of–cut post (front shown) 2. Unused spacers Parts needed for this step: Qty. Part Operation Hairpin cotter pin Spacers Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. -
Page 19: Using The Parking Brake
Throttle Control – The throttle control has three positions: Choke, Fast and Slow. Blade Control Bail – The bail is used in conjunction with the power take off switch (PTO) to engage the clutch to drive the mower blades. Release the mower control bail to disengage the mower blades. -
Page 20: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 17). 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the ignition key to off. 3. Turn the ignition key to off (Fig. 17). m–5233 Figure 16 1. -
Page 21: The Safety Interlock System
4. Repeat the procedure to engage the mower blades if the Note: If the safety system does not operate as described blade control bail is released. below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. 1. Set the parking brake and start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 20. -
Page 22: Using The Lower Control Bar Operation
Driving Backward 1. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse gear. 2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 20. 3. Slowly squeeze the lower control bar and lower handle together to move rearward (Fig. 19). Using the Lower Control Bar Operation This procedure is for driving up a curb. -
Page 23: Transporting Machines
Transporting Machines Note: All height–of–cut pins can use only two spacers maximum. Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. 1. Select hole in height-of-cut post and number of spacers Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting corresponding to the height-of-cut desired (Fig. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Gage Wheels
Adjusting the Gage Wheels The gage wheels need to be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. There needs to be 3/8 inch (10 mm) minimum clearance above the ground. 1. After adjusting height-of-cut, check the gage wheels so that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance above the ground (Figures 23 and 24). - Page 25 m–6403 Figure 26 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch 7. Low position 4. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch 8. High position 3. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame (Fig.
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Page 26: 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 Mower Housing—clean Caster Wheels—grease... -
Page 27: Servicing The Air Cleaner
Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Foam element: Clean it after every 25 operating hours. Paper element: Replace it after every 200 operating hours or yearly, which ever comes first. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. -
Page 28: Servicing The Engine Oil
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements 4. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 28) so that dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine. Important To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed. -
Page 29: Servicing The Spark Plugs
m–7451 Figure 29 Figure 31 1. Oil drain valve 2. Drain hose 1. Oil filter 2. Adapter 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Fig. 31). 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 (Fig. -
Page 30: Cleaning The Cooling System
2. Tighten the spark plugs to 16 ft-lb (22 NS m). 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Fig. 32). Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use. Check and clean cooling fins and engine shrouds every 100 hours or yearly, which ever comes first. -
Page 31: Cleaning The Cooling System
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). 4. -
Page 32: Checking The Tire Pressure
Checking the Tire Pressure Servicing the Brakes Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as Before each use, check brakes on both a level surface and specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every slope. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Electric Clutch
9. Secure trunnion to brake lever with washer and hair pin cotter (Fig. 40). 10. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the Brake, page 32. 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 34: Servicing The Fuel Filter
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. m–7545 Figure 43 m–5235 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line Figure 42 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. - Page 35 To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the Checking for Bent Blades machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and result in non-conformance with safety standards.
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Page 36: Correcting The Mower Quality Of Cut
4. Check that the blades and spindle shafts are not bent. Refer to Checking for Bent Blades on page 35. 5. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 inch (101.6 mm) position. Refer to Adjusting the Height-Of-Cut in the Operation section. m–1854 6. - Page 37 Checking Carrier Frame Front–to–Rear Pitch The carrier frame must have a pitch of a 1/4 inch (6 mm) over the length of 24 inches (61 cm) on the carrier frame (Fig. 52). 1. Measure out 24 inches (61cm) on the carrier frame (Fig.
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Page 38: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
6. If the carrier frame height is not the same move spacers from top or bottom of caster wheel, to make it level. The tire pressure may also be adjusted slightly to make it level. MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m–2539 Figure 55... -
Page 39: Checking The Deck Side-To-Side Leveling
Checking the Deck 2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 inch (101.6 mm) position following the height-of-cut decal. Side-to-Side Leveling 3. With the machine on level surface, position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 59). Measure at A and from level 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Fig. -
Page 40: Replacing The Transmission Belt
4. Install a new belt. 13. Install PTO drive belt. 5. Install the top capscrew securing the idler support and idler bracket to the rear frame (Fig. 61). 6. Tighten the bottom two mounting screws enough to allow the belt to pass between the drive pulley and idler support (Fig. -
Page 41: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt
8. Adjust PTO drive belt guides an 1/8 inch (3 mm) from belt (Fig. 64). 9. Install the belt covers onto the cutting unit, then install and tighten the knobs. 10. Install the carrier frame cover onto the cutting unit, then install and tighten the hand knobs. -
Page 42: Caster Wheel And Bearings Service
3. Pull the caster wheel fork out of the mounting tube, leaving the spacer(s) on the bottom of the fork. Remember the location of the spacers on each fork to ensure correct installation, and to maintain a level deck. m–6373 Figure 66 1. -
Page 43: Replacing The Grass Deflector
5. To assemble, place one bushing into the wheel hub. Grease the roller bearing and spanner bushing and slide them into the wheel hub. Place the second bushing into the wheel hub (Fig. 67). 6. Install the caster wheel into the caster fork and secure with the wheel bolt and locknut. -
Page 44: Wiring Diagram
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Page 45: 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 key. refer to Fuel Tank, page 33, or operate engine until it stops. - Page 46 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 47 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.