Form No. 3352-509 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 13hp with 32in or 36in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30150—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Model No. 30161—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.
Warning Installing the Shift Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Think Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating the Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Safety Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.4–1999 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing. • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. • Use only an approved container. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. • Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This product is designed for cutting and recycling grass or, when equipped with a grass bagger, for catching cut grass. Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to user and bystanders. General Operation • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area. • 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.
Slope Chart Fold along appropriate line Example: Compare slope with folded edge. Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.
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.
95-2814 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 95-5537 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. Push forward to engage 3. Pull back to disengage 98-3266 98-0776 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). 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
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Gasoline and Oil Warning Recommended Gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available. • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. • Keep face away from nozzle and fuel tank or conditioner opening. • Keep gasoline away from eyes and skin.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. DESCRIPTION QTY.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE No parts needed – Installing the muffler Operator’s Manual 1 Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual 1 Parts Catalog 1 Registration card 1 Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Front Casters 1 1. Align casters with holes on top and front of mower and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inch) through mower. Secure with 8 flange nuts (3/8 inch) below mower (Fig. 2). 5 6 Note: Tighten lower bolts first to pull caster against front, then top bolts last. 4 2.
6. Insert terminals into plastic plug until the clips snap into position (Fig. 5). If they do not snap, turn the plastic plug around and try again. 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. 7.
Connecting the Throttle Cable Installing the Shift Lever 1. Hook the throttle cable inner wire into the hole of the speed control lever (Fig. 9). 1. Remove the locknut (3/8 inch) and spring washer from the stud on top of the transmission (Fig. 10). 2. Move the throttle control lever to the Fast position (Fig. 9). Note: Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission shaft. 3. Loosen the throttle cable clamp screw (Fig. 9). 2.
m–3771 4. If clearance is not correct, loosen shift lever plate and adjust it side–to–side. Tighten the shift lever plate. 1 2 4 3 3 2 4 5 1 Rear View 4 6 Figure 12 2 3 1. Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 inch 2. Lock washer, 5/16 inch 3. Washer, 5/16 inch 4. Slide the hose clamp onto the fuel line (Fig. 13). m–7454 5. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and secure it with a hose clamp (Fig. 13). Figure 11 1. Shift lever, 2nd gear 2. Shift lever plate 4. Stud 5. Spring 6. Locknut 3.
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 1 Think Safety First Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet and head is recommended. 3 2 Caution m–5941 Figure 14 1. Muffler 2.
Upper Control Bar – Shift to desired gear and push forward on control bar to engage forward traction operation and pull back to brake. Pull right side of control bar to turn right and left side to turn left. 2. Lift the parking brake lock up and gradually release the upper control bar (Fig. 17). The brake lock should stay in the set (locked) position. Lower Control Bar – Shift transmission to reverse and pull rearward on lower control bar to engage rearward traction operation.
Stopping the Engine 2 1 1. Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 18). Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it idle for a minute before stopping. This helps cool the engine. In an emergency, the engine may be stopped by pulling the throttle all the way back, to stop. 3 2. To stop the engine pull the throttle all the way back, to stop (Fig. 18). m–7587 Figure 19 1. Upper control bar 2. Bail 2 Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) 1.
Testing the Safety Interlock System Driving Backward 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. 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. Slowly squeeze on the lower control bar and handle together to move rearward (Fig. 20). 1.
Using the Side Discharge 1 This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. 2 Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete 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. m–4185 Figure 22 1. Lower Control Bar engaged and mower in reverse. • Never remove the grass deflector from the 2.
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). 6 5 4 4 Note: Use a tapered punch to help align the holes. 6. Tighten all 4 bolts and lower the mower. 1 3 7. Adjust the control rods and the brake linkages as required. Refer to Servicing the Brakes, page 32 and Installing the Control Rods, page 15.
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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.
Servicing the Cutting Blades Front To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, keep extra blades on hand. Warning A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal injury or death. 1666 Figure 27 • Inspect the blades periodically for wear or damage. • Replace a worn or damaged blade. 2.
2. Remove the nut, blade bolt, cone washer, blade, spacers, and thin washer from the spindle (Fig. 29). 2 1 6 Figure 31 5 4 4 1 1. Blade 3 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Place the blade onto the bolt and over the cone washer. Select the proper number of spacer(s) for the height-ofcut, and slide the bolt into the spindle (Fig. 29). 2 m–3779 Important The curved part of the blade must point upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. Figure 29 1. Blade 2. Blade bolt 3.
5. Unscrew the 2 wing nuts and remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 32). 3. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or dirty. 6. Carefully pull the foam element off the paper element (Fig. 32). Installing the Foam and Paper Elements Important To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed. 6 2 1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element (Fig. 32). 3 2.
2 1 Figure 34 Figure 33 1. Oil dipstick 1 m–7453 m–7449 1. Oil drain valve 2. Filler tube 5. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean (Fig. 33). 9. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil (refer to Service Interval/Specification, page 28) into the filler cap (Fig. 33). 6. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, but do not thread onto tube (Fig. 33). 10. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level, page 28. 7. Pull the dipstick out and look at the end.
Checking the Spark Plugs 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. 35). 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. 5.
Greasing and Lubrication 5. Install air intake screen, recoil starter and fan housing. 5 Service Interval/Specification 3 Grease the areas shown at the intervals given in the Locating Where to Add Grease section below. Grease them more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. 2 Grease with No. 2 general-purpose lithium-base or molybdenum-base grease. 4 Applying the Grease 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 2.
2. Rear wheels must lock when you try to push the machine forward or backward. Adjustment is required if the wheels turn and do not lock; refer to Adjusting the Brake, page 32. 3. Release the brake and press upper control bar very lightly, approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm), wheels should rotate freely. 4. If both conditions are met, no adjustment is required. Adjusting the Brakes m–5389 The brake lever is on the upper control bar (Fig. 16).
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. 1 5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. 2 m-3773 Figure 43 1. Brake rod 2 2. Wing nut 1 Servicing the Fuel Tank m–5235 Figure 44 Danger 1. Fuel shut-off valve In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
7. Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 44). 1 2 8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed. 3 1 4 m–3793 Figure 46 3 1 2 1. Hairpin cotter 2. Brake rod m–7545 3. Shield 4. Drive belt Figure 45 1. Hose clamp 2. Fuel line 3. Filter Replacing the Traction Belt 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. Checking the Belts 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Service Interval/Specification 3.
8. Install the mower belt (Fig. 47). 3 9. Check the belt guide under the engine frame for the proper adjustment (Fig. 47). 2 1 Note: The distance between the belt guide and mower belt should be 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) when the mower belt is engaged. Adjust the belt if necessary. The disengaged belt should not drag or fall off the pulley when the guides are properly adjusted. 4 Replacing the Mower Belt 6 5 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. m–3860 Figure 49 1.
Note: The distance between the belt guide and the mower belt should be 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) when you engage the mower belt. Adjust the mower belt as necessary. The disengaged belt should not drag or fall off the pulley when the guides are properly adjusted. 3 Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension 2 Service Interval/Specification Check the belt tension after the first 8 operating hours and 25 operating hours thereafter. Check the belt tension after every 50 operating hours.
Adjusting the Grass/Mud Scraper 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. 1. Loosen the locknut that holds the scraper to the engine frame (Fig. 52). 2 8 3 2 4 1 6 3 1 1 8 m-3776 5 Figure 52 1. Scraper 2. Locknut 7 3. Pulley m–7868 Figure 53 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. Rotate the scraper until it aligns with the center of the pulley grooves (Fig. 52). 3. Tighten the locknut (Fig. 52).
Wiring Diagram J3 KILL W2 J4 J5 WIRE LIST DESIG. AWG COLOR W1 16 WHITE W2 16 WHITE W3 16 BLUE W4 16 BLACK J2 MAG W1 W4 W3 ROUTE J2 J4 J2 J3 P1–1 J5 P1–2 J1 1 J1 GND 2 P1 PTO Cleaning and Storage 9. Empty the fuel tank using the following steps: A. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. B. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem The engine g will not start, starts h d or fails hard, f il to keep k running. i The engine g loses power. The engine g overheats. The machine does not drive. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. 2. The choke is not on. 2. Set the Choke to the on position. 3. The blade control (PTO) lever is engaged. 3. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever. 4. The air cleaner is dirty. 4.
Problem There is abnormal vibration. The cutting g height g is uneven. The blades do not rotate. The blades do not stop when they are disengaged. g g Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The cutting blades are bent or unbalanced. 1. Install new cutting blades. 2. The blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt. 3. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 4. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade pulley is loose. 4.
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee LCE A Limited Warranty Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the listed Toro Products if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date of purchase: You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator’s manual.
