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- Page 1 Form No. 3326–486 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 17 HP with 44 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30259—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 or other safety information grass can hide obstacles. that you must know that is not included in the ANSI Use slow speed so that you will not have to stop while standards. - 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 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 in. to 1-1/4 in. (25–32 mm) (Fig. 8). 8. -
Page 17: Think Safety First
Think Safety First Lower Control Bar – Shift transmission to reverse and squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to engage rearward traction operation. Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, Parking Brake Lever –... -
Page 18: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine 2. Lift the parking brake lock (Fig. 14) up and gradually release the upper control bar. The brake lock should 1. Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 15). stay in the set (locked) position. 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the ignition key off. -
Page 19: The Safety Interlock System
2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control bar. The blades should not rotate. 3. Then continue holding the blade control bail and pull up on the blade control switch and release. The clutch should engage and the mower blades begin rotating. 4. -
Page 20: Operating The Lower Control Bar
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. 1. Disengage the mower blades. Warning m–4185 Figure 19... -
Page 21: Using The Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass
Using the Side Discharge or Important All four hairpin cotter pins must be in the same hole location and with the correct number of spacers Mulch Grass for a level cut. This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. -
Page 22: Adjusting 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 Center Gage Wheels The gage wheels must be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. 1. After adjusting height-of-cut remove bolt, washers and nut (Fig. -
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. (0.75 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). Lubricate the castor and wheel bearings 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: Adjusting The Electric Clutch
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Checking the Brake 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. -
Page 30: Servicing The Fuel Tank
4. Pull the fuel line off the valve (Fig. 40). Open fuel Important With the parking brake released, the rear shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas wheels must rotate freely when you push the mower. If can or drain pan. -
Page 31: Servicing The Cutting Blade
7. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed (Fig. 40). 2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Fig. 42). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in this area (item 3 in Fig. 42), immediately install a new blade. -
Page 32: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. m–1855 Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may Figure 47 result in non-conformance with safety standards. -
Page 33: Setting Up The Frame
3. Check that the blades and spindle shafts are not bent. Refer to Checking for Bent Blades on page 31. 4. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 in. position. Refer to Adjusting the Height-Of-Cut in the Operation section. 5. Perform steps in the following sections Frame Set Up, Checking Front–to–Rear Pitch and Checking Side–to–Side Leveling. -
Page 34: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
Checking Carrier Frame Front–to–Rear Pitch The carrier frame must have a pitch of a 1/4 in. (6 mm) over the length of 24 inches (6.1 cm) on the carrier frame. 1. Measure out 24 inches on the carrier frame (Fig. 50). 2. -
Page 35: Changing The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch
Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Level 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position the blades side-to-side (Fig. 55). Measure at A and B locations (Fig. 55) from a level surface to the m–2539 cutting edge of blade tips (Fig. 56). Figure 53 3. -
Page 36: Replacing The Drive Belt
2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 in. (102 mm) position 2. Loosen bottom two mounting screws enough to allow following the height-of-cut decal. belt to pass between drive pulley and idler support (Fig. 59). 3. With the machine on level surface, position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. -
Page 37: Replacing The Deck Belt
m–5321 Figure 60 1. Traction belt 5. Clutch wire connector 2. Idler pulley 6. Pivot bolt 3. Clutch retainer 7. Drive pulley m–5194 4. Tension spring 8. Engine deck Figure 61 1. Deck belt 4. PTO drive Belt 2. Idler arm spring 5. -
Page 38: Replacing The Castor Wheel Fork Bushings
11. Install the belt covers onto the cutting unit, then install 3. Pull the castor wheel fork out of the mounting tube, and tighten the knobs. leaving the spacer(s) on the bottom of the fork. Remember the location of the spacers on each fork to 12. -
Page 39: Servicing The Castor Wheel And Bearings
8. Grease the fitting on the carrier frame mounting tube using No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. Figure 65 m–5197 1. Locknut 4. Spanner Bushing Figure 64 2. Wheel Bolt 5. Roller Bearing 3. Bushing 1. Carrier Frame Mounting 2. - Page 40 Note: Make sure the L end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 66. 3. Install bolt and nut. Place J hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig. 66). Important The grass deflector must be able to lower down into position.
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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 DELAY MODULE MODULES 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.