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Form No. 3352–604 Mid-Size Mower ProLine Hydro 15 hp with 36in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30527—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
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...
Toro Mower Safety or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming operations. The following list contains safety information specific to • Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit. Toro products and other safety information you must know.
• Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be original standards are maintained. voided if used with unapproved attachments. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
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. 1-403005 66-1340 95-2814 93-1122 1-523552 95-5537 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2.
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98-5954 98-0776 105-4109 105-4110 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). 106-0699 98-3296 106-2743 106-0829 1. Forward 4. Warning—wear hearing 5. Fast 7. Slow protection. 2. Neutral 6. Continuous variable setting 8.
Gasoline and Oil Warning Recommended Gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use injury and illness. (85 pump octane minimum). Use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available.
Fuel tank Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 inch Lock washer, 5/16 inch Locknut Installing the fuel tank Washer, 5/16 inch Stud Spring Operator’s Manual Engine Operator’s Manual Review before operating machine Parts Catalog Video Registration card Fill out and return to Toro...
Installing the Front Casters 1. Align the casters with the holes on the top and front of the mower, and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inch) through the mower. Secure the caster with 8 flange nuts (3/8 inch) below the mower (Fig. 2). m–5969 Figure 3 1.
Connecting the Throttle Cable 1. Place throttle control lever in the fast position (Fig. 5). 2. Hook wire Z–bend into hole of speed control lever (Fig. 5). 3. Loosen cable clamp screw allowing cable installation, but do not tighten (Fig. 5). 4.
Installing the Control Arm Rods 1. Insert control arm swivel thru hole in speed control crank and secure with hairpin cotter (Fig. 9). m–5998 Figure 7 1. Left handle shown 5. Control rod 2. Neutral lock 6. Operator Presence Control lever (OPC) 3.
2. Install speed control rod to right side of speed control 2. Align the fuel tank to the top of the rear frame, and lever (under control panel) with a hair pin cotter secure the right side of the fuel tank with 2 bolts (5/16 x (Fig.
Adjusting the Neutral Control Linkages Refer to Adjusting the Neutral Control Linkages on page 37. Adjusting the Hydro Control Linkages Refer to Adjusting the Hydro Control Linkages on page 38. Adjusting the Control Rods Refer to Adjusting the Control Rods on page 39. m–5615 Figure 15 Adjusting the Tracking...
Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine Speed control lever – This machine has a variable speed from the normal operating position. control with a neutral position. This controls how fast the machine will travel. Think Safety First Drive levers –...
If the parking brake does not hold securely, adjust it. Refer • Grasp split ring (Fig. 19) on right side of machine, pull ring and chain straight out from side of machine to Servicing the Parking Brake on page and hook ring over control shield bolt. Caution Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is...
5. To stop the engine, pull the throttle all the way back to stop (Fig. 20). m–5388 Figure 21 m–6487 1. Handle 4. Drive lever 2. Neutral lock 5. Full speed forward Figure 20 3. Neutral position 6. Reverse position 1.
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) 3. Push the blade control knob down to off. 4. With engine running, hold down the OPC levers. Pull The mower blades can be disengaged by one of the the blade control knob (PTO) up. The clutch should following steps.
Pushing the Machine by Hand Backward 1. To go backward, move the speed control lever to The by–pass valves allow the machine to be pushed by desired speed. hand without the engine running. 2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the Neutral Important Always push the machine by hand.
Using the Side Discharge or Mulching the Grass 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 place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and m–3779 thrown debris.
Figure 26 1. Axle pivot bolt 7. Raise or lower the mounting bracket, so that you can install the 2 axle adjustment bolts in the desired hole location (Fig. 26). A tapered punch can be used to help align the holes. 8.
Height-of-Cut Chart No. of Spacers Below Number of 1/4 inch Blade Spacers Below Spindle Caster 1/2 inch 3/16 inch Axle (13mm) (5 mm) Position 1 inch 1–1/4 inch 1–1/2 inch 1–3/4 inch 2 inch (26 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 inch...
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 • Engine—clean outside • Mower Housing—clean After first 5 hours •...
Caution Someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with balancer (Fig.
Installing the Blades 1. Place the blade onto the bolt and over the cone washer. Select the proper number of spacers for the height-of- cut and slide the bolt into the spindle (Fig. 31). Important The curved part of the blade must point upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting.
2. Replace the paper element if it is damaged or USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS excessively dirty. 10W–30 5W–20, 5W–30 –20 ° –30 –20 –10 m–5192 ° Figure 36 1. Paper element 2. Rubber seal Checking the Engine Oil Level 1.
Changing the Engine Oil 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Engine Oil, page 31. 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms 2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter the oil so it drains better.
Checking the Tire Pressure 4. Remove the spark plug(s) and metal washer. Service Interval/Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Fig.
Greasing and Lubricating the Machine Service Interval/Specification Grease the areas shown at the intervals given in the Where to Add Grease section below. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Grease with No. 2 general-purpose lithium-base or molybdenum-base grease.
Draining the Fuel Tank 9. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter, and slide the hose clamp close to the filter to secure the fuel line. Danger Servicing the Fuel Filter In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or Service Interval/Specification explosion from gasoline can burn you and others Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or...
5. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter gasket 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. surface clean (Fig. 45). 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3.
10. Check the hydro control linkage adjustment. Refer to 3. Move the speed control lever (located on the console) to Adjusting the Hydro Control Linkages on page 38. the full forward position. 4. Check the orientation of the tabs on the ends of the Checking the Hydraulic Lines speed control crank.
4. Start the engine and move the throttle ahead to the full throttle position. 5. Place the neutral locks in the full forward position and move the speed control lever to the medium speed position. 6. Hold OPC levers down. Note: The OPC levers must be held down whenever the speed control lever is out of the neutral position or the engine will kill.
14. Repeat this procedure for the opposite side. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Raise the rear of the machine onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off of the ground. 4.
5. Turn the knob clockwise 1/4 of a turn at a time. Then move the speed control forward and back to neutral. Repeat this until right wheel stops rotating forward (Fig. 52). 6. The spring that keeps tension on the knob should normally not need adjustment.
2. Lengthen the rod if the tire is turning in reverse and shorten the rod if the tire is turning forward. 3. Rotate the rod several turns if the tire is rotating fast. Then, adjust the rod in 1/2 turn increments. 4.
2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the 3. For a heavier drive setting, relocate the spring anchor Parking Brake, page 19. links to either the medium or heavy duty positions (Fig. 56). The spring anchor links are attached to the 3.
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Note: The proper mower belt tension is 10–15 lbf. 12. Disengage the blade control (PTO). (44–67 N) with the belt deflected 1/2 inch (13 mm) halfway Note: If the assist arm does not contact the front stop on between the pulleys (Fig. 57). the mower deck (Fig.
Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension 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. Important The belt must be tight enough to not slip during heavy loads while cutting grass.
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig. 62). Remove damaged or worn grass deflector. 2. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place the L end of spring behind deck edge. Note: Make sure the L end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 62.
Hydraulic Diagram High Pressure Reverse CASE DRAIN HIGH PRESSURE CHARGE PUMP INLET Filter High Front of Machine Pressure Reverse High Pressure Reverse Hydraulic Tank High Pressure Forward...
Cleaning and Storage B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and stop the C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel engine. tank;...
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start, starts hard, or Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. f il fails to keep running. PTO is on (Pulled up). Turn PTO off (Push in). Speed control lever is in gear. Move speed control lever to neutral.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine moves slowly in neutral. Neutral is mis-adjusted. Adjust hydro linkages. Neutral control spring is Replace neutral control broken or missing. spring. Machine tracks left or right. Tire pressure is not correct. Adjust tire pressure. Tracking knob not adjusted Adjust tracking knob.
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