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Toro 30253 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower proline gear 15 hp with 36 in. side discharge mower
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Form No. 3325–181
Mid–Size Mower
ProLine Gear 15 HP with 36 in. Side Discharge
Mower
30253—210000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3325–181 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 HP with 36 in. Side Discharge Mower 30253—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ... . .

  • 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: Maintenance And Storage

    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.

  • 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 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.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • 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.
  • Page 10 Under Belt Covers On Front of Deck (Part No. 104–8185) (Part No. 105–0840) On Top of Control Panel (Part No. 104–8180) On Side of Carrier Frame (Part No. 104–8171) On Control Panel (Part No. 105–0884)
  • Page 11 On Right Side of Deck (Part No. 104–8569) On Upper Handle (Part No. 98-4387) Under Carrier Frame Cover (Part No. 104–8176) On Back of Engine Deck (Part No. 98–0776)

  • 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: Assembly

    Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Control Panel and Fuel Tank Note: Hardware to install control panel and fuel tank is installed in the bottom of fuel tank.

  • Page 14: Install Upper Handle

    5. Align the control panel, side to side, so there is 1/16 4. Secure each lower mounting hole with a flange bolt in. (2 mm) space between panel and lever. (3/8 x 1 in. (26mm)) and flange nut (Fig. 4). Torque bolts to 25 ft.

  • Page 15: Install Hairpin Cotter Pins

    Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar must be parallel Note: Make sure brake rod is installed in front (“F”) when in engaged, drive, relaxed and brake positions. mounting hole in idler bracket. 4. Check operation. If adjustment is required, remove 8.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation 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 Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine bar to turn right and left side to turn left.

  • Page 17: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Setting the Parking Brake Stopping 1. Pull the upper control bar (Fig. 12) rearward and hold 1. Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 13). it in this position. 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the 2.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Lower Control Bar Operation

    3. Slowly squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to move rearward (Fig. 15). Lower Control Bar Operation 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 A blade can be bent or damaged when driving up...

  • Page 20: Side Discharge Or Mulch Grass

    Side Discharge Note: Spare height–of–cut spacers may be stored on posts and retained by a hairpin cotter. or Mulch Grass Important All four hairpin cotter pins must be in the This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses same hole location and with the correct number of spacers clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
  • Page 21 3. Reinstall the bolt, washers and nut (Fig. 19). m–5213 Figure 19 1. Center Gage Wheels and 3. Bolt Spacer 4. Washer 2. Nut...

  • Page 22: 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 Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 5 hours Oil—change Cutting Blades—check Mower Housing—clean 8 Hours...

  • Page 23: Air Cleaner Service

    Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.

  • Page 24: Engine Oil Service

    3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Fig. 20). Engine Oil Service Service Interval/Specification Change oil: m–5193 Figure 21 After the first 5 operating hours. 1. Foam element 2. Oil After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.

  • Page 25: Spark Plug Service

    5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil on Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil page 24, into the filler tube (Fig. 23). Now check the because the engine may be damaged. oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level, page 24. Slowly add additional oil to bring to “FULL”...

  • Page 26: Greasing And Lubrication

    Type: Champion RC12YC or Champion Premium Gold 2071 (or equivalent) Air Gap: 0.040 in. (1.00 mm) 0.040 in. Removing the Spark Plug (1.02 mm) 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Where to Add Grease Lubricate the transmission couplers Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the CHECK 1. Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back SERVICE REFERENCE AID decal (Figure 28). of the machine (Fig. 30). m–5191 Figure 30 Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler 1.

  • Page 28: Tire Pressure Service

    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. Tire Pressure Service Service Interval/Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Electric Clutch

    4. Release the brake and press upper control bar very 1. To adjust clutch, tighten or loosen lock nuts on flange lightly, approximately 1/2 in. (13 mm), wheels should studs (Fig. 36). rotate freely. 2. Check adjustment by inserting feeler gauge thru slots 5.

  • Page 30: Fuel Filter Service

    4. Pull the fuel line off the valve (Fig. 37). 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 31: Removing The Blades

    To ensure optimum Checking for Bent Blades performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may backward (Fig.

  • Page 32: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch

    Sharpening the Blades 2. Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on page 28. 1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of 3. Check that the blades and spindle shafts are not bent. the blade (Fig.
  • Page 33 Checking Carrier Frame Front–to–Rear Pitch The carrier frame must have a pitch of a 1/4 in. over the length of 24 inches on the carrier frame. 1. Measure out 24 inches on the carrier frame (Fig. 47). 2. Measure carrier frame height at location “A” (Fig. 47). 3.

  • Page 34: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch

    m–2539 Figure 50 Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch m–5231 Figure 48 Changing the front–to–rear pitch is done by adjusting the 1. Caster Wheel 4. Same height at locations front height–of–cut posts. A and B 2. Carrier Frame 5. Caster spacers 3.

  • Page 35: Checking The Deck Side-To-Side Leveling

    Checking the Deck Matching Height of Cut Side-to-Side Leveling 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 in. position following the height-of-cut decal.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Traction Belt

    3. Raise wheel off ground enough to allow belt removal. m–5321 Figure 57 m–1722 1. Traction belt 5. Clutch wire connector Figure 56 2. Idler pulley 6. Pivot bolt 1. Top capscrew 3. Idler support 3. Clutch retainer 7. Drive pulley 2.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt

    10. Reinstall the deck cover onto the cutting unit, then 9. Adjust PTO drive belt guides an 1/8 in. from belt reinstall and tighten the knobs. (Fig. 59). 11. Install the carrier frame cover onto the cutting unit, 10. install the heat shield to the the engine deck and then install and tighten the hand knobs.

  • Page 38: Castor Wheel And Bearings Service

    m–5197 Figure 61 1. Carrier Frame Mounting 2. Bushing Tube Figure 60 1. Locking Pin 3. Carrier Frame Mounting Tube 2. spacers (locate as Castor Wheel and Bearings required) 4. Castor Wheel Fork Service 4. Insert a pin punch into the mounting tube and carefully The castor wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported drive out the bushings (Fig.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    3. Install bolt and nut. Place “J” hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig. 63). 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. Figure 62 1.

  • Page 40: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram IGNITION KEY SWITCH P/N 29–5560 NONE WIRE COLOR CODES PINK BLACK BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET KEY SW. GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW 7.5A J2–1 HOURMETER (OPTIONAL) BAIL SW. CLUTCH SW. KOHLER_RECOIL (NORMALLY (MOMENTARY) OPEN) SPARK PLUG IGNITION MODULE DELAY MODULE HOURMETER (OPTIONAL) CLUTCH...

  • Page 41: 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” to stop the refer to Fuel Tank, page 29, or operate engine until engine.
  • Page 42 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 43 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.

  • Page 44: 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.

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