Toro 30150, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... Instructions EN Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3350 540 Mid Size Mower ProLine Gear 13hp with 32in or 36in Side Discharge Mower Model No 30150 Serial No 240000001 and Up Model No 30161 Serial No 240000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...Gasoline 12 Using Fuel Stabilizer Conditioner 12 Filling the Fuel Tank 12 Checking the Engine Oil Level 12 Setup 13 Loose Parts 13 Installing the Front Casters 14 Installing the Upper Handle and Wire Harness 14 Installing the Traction Control Rods 15 Installing the Blade Control PTO Rod 15 Connecting the Throttle Cable 16 Connecting the Choke Cable 16 Page Installing the Shift Lever 16 Mounting th...

Page 3: ...ons of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production Note The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this machine Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with these safety instructio...

Page 4: ...cessary repairs before resuming operations Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path Keep pets and bystanders away Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop blades if not mowing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower under the infl...

Page 5: ...bstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Use caution near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement o...

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Page 7: ...7 Slope Chart Fold along appropriate line Align this edge with a vertical surface Tree Building Fence post pole etc Example Compare slope with folded edge ...

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Page 9: ...on 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 1 403005 82 2280 82 2290 66 1340 67 5360 54 9220 98 3296 ...

Page 10: ...ack to disengage 98 0776 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 98 3256 98 3266 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 98 5954 ...

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Page 12: ...el such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness Avoid prolonged brea...

Page 13: ...al Wire tie 1 4 4 1 1 Installing the upper handle and wire harness Rod fitting Clevis pin Washer 1 4 inch Hairpin cotter 2 2 2 4 Installing the traction control rods PTO rod Hairpin cotter 1 2 Installing the blade control PTO rod No parts needed Connecting the throttle cable No parts needed Connecting the choke cable Shift lever Rubber seal Square hole washer Spring washer Locknut 1 1 1 1 1 Instal...

Page 14: ...ge nut 3 8 inch Installing the Upper Handle and Wire Harness 1 Position handle outside frame and align upper handle mounting holes with desired mounting holes in rear frame Select high medium or low according to operators height Fig 3 2 Secure each side with 2 bolts 3 8 x 1 inch and 2 locknuts 3 8 inch Fig 3 3 Torque bolts to 25 ft lb 34 N m m 4213 1 2 3 4 6 5 4 Figure 3 1 Upper handle 2 Rear fram...

Page 15: ...l drive fully engaged Gap should be approximately 1 to 1 1 4 inch 25 32 mm Fig 7 Note The upper control bar and fixed bar must be parallel in the engaged relaxed and brake positions 4 Check operation If adjustment is required remove hairpin cotter securing rod to upper control bar Thread rod in or out of trunion for proper position and install into upper control bar with hairpin cotter 5 After adj...

Page 16: ...ke sure the carburetor choke valve moves Installing the Shift Lever 1 Remove the locknut 3 8 inch and spring washer from the stud on top of the transmission Fig 10 Note Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission shaft 2 Slide the shift lever through the control panel and align the mounting hole in lever with square on transmission shaft Fig 10 3 Secure lever to trans...

Page 17: ...Fig 12 3 Secure the left side of the fuel tank to the rear frame with 2 studs washers 5 16 inch springs and locknuts 5 16 inch Fig 12 Note Tighten left side of the fuel tank until it is completely tight and then unscrew locknut one full turn This will allow the spring to work m 3771 1 2 3 5 4 6 3 Figure 12 1 Bolt 5 16 x 7 8 inch 2 Lock washer 5 16 inch 3 Washer 5 16 inch 4 Stud 5 Spring 6 Locknut ...

Page 18: ...tended periods of exposure Wear hearing protection when operating this machine Caution 1 2 Figure 15 1 Caution 2 Wear hearing protection Controls Become familiar with all the controls Fig 16 before you start the engine and operate the machine Throttle Control The throttle control has Choke Fast Slow and Stop positions Bail The bail in conjunction with the PTO switch allows the engine to be started...

Page 19: ...ly release the upper control bar Fig 17 The brake lock should stay in the set locked position Releasing the Parking Brake 1 Pull rearward on the upper control bar Fig 17 Lower the parking brake lock to the released position 2 Gradually release the upper control bar 1 2 m 4212 Figure 17 1 Upper control bar 2 Parking brake lock Starting the Engine 1 Connect the wires to the spark plugs 2 Open the fu...

Page 20: ...Pull on the upper control bar to stop the machine Fig 19 2 Hold the bail against the upper control bar Fig 19 3 To engage blade s push the blade control lever firmly forward until it latches over center Fig 19 1 3 2 m 7587 Figure 19 1 Upper control bar 2 Bail 3 Blade control PTO Disengaging the Mower Blades PTO 1 To disengage the blade s pull blade control lever rearward all the way Fig 19 Note It...

Page 21: ...g 20 To go straight apply equal pressure to both ends of the upper control bar Fig 20 To turn release pressure on the upper control bar side toward the direction you want to turn Fig 20 1 2 m 7587 Figure 20 1 Upper control bar 2 Lower control bar Driving Backward 1 To go backward move the shift lever to a reverse gear 2 Release the parking brake refer to Releasing the Parking Brake page 19 3 Slowl...

Page 22: ...te grass catcher assembly mounted in place you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris Contact with rotating mower blades and thrown debris will cause injury or death Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes the material down toward the turf If the grass deflector is ever damaged replace it immediately Never put your hands or feet under t...

Page 23: ...Place a jack under the rear center of the engine frame Raise the back end of the engine frame up enough to remove the front 2 axle adjustment bolts Fig 24 5 Raise or lower the engine frame with the jack so that you can install the front 2 axle adjustment bolts in the desired hole location Fig 24 Note Use a tapered punch to help align the holes 6 Tighten all 4 bolts and lower the mower 7 Adjust the...

Page 24: ...1 1 7 8 inch 48 mm 2 1 8 inch 55 mm 2 3 8 inch 61 mm 2 5 8 inch 67 mm 2 7 8 inch 73 mm C 2 0 2 1 8 inch 55 mm 2 3 8 inch 61 mm 2 5 8 inch 67 mm 2 7 8 inch 73 mm 3 1 8 inch 79 mm C 2 1 2 1 4 inch 58 mm 2 1 2 inch 64 mm 2 3 4 inch 70 mm 3 inch 76 mm 3 1 4 inch 82 mm C 3 0 2 1 2 inch 64 mm 2 3 4 inch 70 mm 3 inch 76 mm 3 1 4 inch 82 mm 3 1 2 inch 89 mm D 2 1 2 3 8 inch 61 mm 2 5 8 inch 67 mm 2 7 8 in...

Page 25: ...r Wheels grease Wheel Bearings grease1 After first 25 Hours Mower Belt check tension 25 Hours Foam Air Cleaner clean1 50 Hours Belts check for wear cracks Paper Air Cleaner clean1 Mower Belt check the tension Mower Belt Idler Pivots grease Tires check pressure 100 Hours Engine Oil change1 Engine clean cooling system Transmission Couplings grease1 Spark Plug check 200 Hours Engine Oil Filter change...

Page 26: ...ting edges Fig 26 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades Refer to Sharpening the Blades page 27 1 2 3 m 151 Figure 26 1 Cutting edge 2 Curved area 3 Wear slot forming 2 Inspect the blades especially the curved area Fig 26 If you notice any damage wear or a slot forming in this area item 3 in Fig 26 immediately install a new blade Checking for Bent Blades 1 Rotate th...

Page 27: ...4 Figure 30 1 Sharpen at original angle 2 Sail 2 Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer Fig 31 If the blade stays in a horizontal position the blade is balanced and can be used If the blade is not balanced file some metal off the end of the sail area only Fig 30 Repeat this step until the blade is balanced 1 2 m 1855 Figure 31 1 Blade 2 Balancer Installing the Blades 1 Pl...

Page 28: ...as solvent gas or kerosene 1 Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt Fig 32 2 Inspect the element for tears an oily film or damage to the rubber seal 3 Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly Installing the Foam and Paper Elements Important To prevent engine damage always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner as...

Page 29: ... oil drains completely 3 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 4 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 5 Slide the drain hose over the oil drain valve 6 Place a pan below the drain hose Rotate oil drain valve to allow oil to drain Fig 34 7 When oil has drained completely close the drain valve 8 Remove the drain hose Fig 34 ...

Page 30: ... dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage 5 Remove the spark plugs and the metal washers Checking the Spark Plugs 1 Look at the center of the spark plugs Fig 37 If you see light brown or gray on the insulator the engine is operating properly A black coating on the insulator usually means that the air cleaner is dirty 2 If needed clean the spark plug with a wire brush to rem...

Page 31: ...t the intervals given in the Locating Where to Add Grease section below Grease them more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Grease with No 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease Applying the Grease 1 Disengage the blade control PTO lever and set the parking brakes 2 Clean the grease fittings with a rag and scrape any paint from the front of the fitt...

Page 32: ... approximately 1 2 inch 13 mm wheels should rotate freely 4 If both conditions are met no adjustment is required Adjusting the Brakes The brake lever is on the upper control bar Fig 16 If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjustment is required 1 Check the brake before you adjust it refer to Checking the Brake page 32 2 Release the parking brake refer to Releasing the Parking Brake page ...

Page 33: ...44 Open fuel shut off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan 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 33 5 Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line 2 1 m 5235 Figure 44 1 Fuel shut off valve 2 Clamp Servicing the Fuel Filter S...

Page 34: ... deep in the pulley groove as possible without rubbing at any point 5 Replace the drive belt 6 Secure shield with previously removed bolt and tighten bolts Fig 46 7 Secure brake rod to brake arm with hairpin cotter Fig 46 2 1 m 3793 4 3 Figure 46 1 Hairpin cotter 2 Brake rod 3 Shield 4 Drive belt Replacing the Traction Belt 1 Disengage the blade control PTO lever and set the parking brakes 2 Stop ...

Page 35: ...44 67 N with the belt deflected 1 2 inch 13 mm halfway between the pulleys Fig 48 m 4750 1 2 1 2 in 13 mm Figure 48 1 Mower belt with 1 2 inch 13mm deflection 2 Idler pulley 8 Engage the blade control PTO lever 9 Check the clearance between the bell crank and the transmission output shaft Fig 49 m 3860 1 4 5 6 2 3 Figure 49 1 1 16 1 8 inch 2 3 mm 2 Bell crank 3 Transmission output shaft 4 Hairpin ...

Page 36: ...leaving the operating position 3 Loosen the locknut on the turnbuckle Fig 50 4 Rotate the turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower to increase the tension on the belt Rotate the turnbuckle toward the front of the mower to decrease the tension on the belt Fig 50 Note The eyebolt threads on both ends of the turnbuckle should be engaged a minimum of 5 16 inch 8 mm Adjusting the Blade Brake 1 Disengage...

Page 37: ...ess you install a cover plate a mulch plate or a grass chute and catcher Warning 1 Remove the locknut bolt spring and spacer that hold the deflector to the mounts Fig 53 2 4 3 1 5 m 3781 6 Figure 53 1 Deflector 2 Spring 3 Deflector mount 4 Locknut 5 Bolt 6 Spacer 2 Straighten the deflector mounts if they are bent Fig 53 3 Install a new deflector between the mounts with a spacer and a spring 4 Hook...

Page 38: ...ner additive to the fuel in the tank 9 Empty the fuel tank using the following steps A Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes B Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position C Allow the engine to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank page 33 or operate engine until it stops D Start the engine...

Page 39: ...3 The engine oil level in the crankcase is low 3 Add engine oil to the crankcase 4 The cooling fins and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged 4 Remove the obstruction s from the cooling fins and air passages 5 The spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 5 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug 6 The vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged 6 Clean or replace the fuel ...

Page 40: ...el the mower from side to side and front to rear 4 The underside of the mower is dirty 4 Clean the underside of the mower 5 The tire pressure is incorrect 5 Adjust the tire pressure 6 The blade spindle is bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer The blades do not rotate 1 The drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Check the belt tension 2 The drive belt is off the pulley 2 Install the drive belt ...

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Page 44: ...vered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants tune up parts blade sharpening brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to normal wear acc...