Mid–size mower proline t-bar gear 12.5 hp with 92 cm side discharge mower (44 pages)
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Form No. 3352–601 Mid–Size Mower Proline T–Bar Hydro 15hp with 112 cm Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30299TE—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com...
Training Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: • Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to Model No.
The following list contains safety information specific to • Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of Toro products and other safety information you must know. a clear path. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and •...
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety systems to maintain, adjust or service. for proper operation before each use. • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be • Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that voided if used with unapproved attachments.
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. 93-9353 1. Shut off the fuel by turning the fuel shutoff valve clockwise before transporting the machine.
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95-5851 1. To adjust the pressure valve, loosen the jam nut, rotate the valve clockwise to close it, rotate the valve counterclockwise 1/2 turn, then tighten the jam nut to lock it in place. 2. Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.
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98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 106-0807 1. Disengage 2. Engage Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1. Explosion hazard 7. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery. 2. No fire, open flames, or smoking.
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106-0685 1. Choke 4. Slow 6. Engine—run 8. To engage the power take–off (PTO), move the 2. Fast 5. Engine—stop 7. Engine—start control bar to the handle, 3. Continuous variable setting then pull the knob.
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness.
Engine operator’s manual Read before operating Parts catalog Ordering parts Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Step Installing the Drive Wheels 1. Mount wheels to wheel motor hubs with 8 lug nuts m–2634 (Fig. 2). Torque bolts to 55 ft.–lb. (75 N Figure 2 1.
2. Remove hairpin cotter and rod from upper control bars. Step 3. Press and hold upper control bars against reference bar, so stop hits. 4. Push rod full forward until bearing is against control bracket stop. Thread rod in or out of fitting on control bracket until rod aligns with holes in upper control bars (Fig.
1. Remove the battery from the machine. Important Be careful not to damage the long vent tube when removing the battery. Danger Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns. • Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Think Safety First Please carefully read all the safety instructions and symbols 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. Caution This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing...
Stopping the Engine Fuel Shut–off Valve – (Under fuel tank) Close fuel shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower. 5. Move the throttle lever to the slow position (Fig. 10). Hour Meter – Shows total hours that machine has been operated.
3. Rotate the ignition key to the start position and slowly move the control bar back to neutral. The engine should ° not crank until control bar is within 5 of neutral position. 4. Start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 18.
Placing Machine in Neutral Driving Forward 1. To go forward, slowly press on the upper control bar against the reference bar (Fig. 12). Release the upper control bar to stop. The machine will automatically return to neutral. When in neutral, the 2.
Side Discharge or Mulch Grass • Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains. Important If the machine is loaded on a truck or trailer This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses for transport, securely restrain the machine to prevent clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
m–4123 Figure 15 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 and nut m-2683 (Fig.
This also helps disperse clippings which enhances damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine decomposition and fertilization. Toro replacement blade. Mow at Correct Intervals Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring.
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 • Battery electrolyte—check • Cooling system—clean • Mower housing—clean •...
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.
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Fig. 17). Servicing the Engine Oil Change the engine oil: • After the first 8 operating hours. m–5193 • After every 100 operating hours. Figure 18 Note: Change oil more frequently when operating 1.
Changing the Engine Oil Filter Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change. Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó Note: Change oil filter more frequently when operating Ó Ó Ó Ó Ó conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Ó...
Installing the Spark Plug 2. Pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) (Fig. 23). Now clean around the spark plug(s) to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage. 1. Install the spark plug(s) and metal washer. Make sure the air gap is set correctly.
insure adequate cooling to hydraulic pumps, motors and engine and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage. 1. Remove oil cooler from the engine (Fig. 26). Save all mounting hardware. 2. Blow out fins of oil cooler and area between fins and screen with compressed air.
Servicing the Fuel Tank Servicing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or Danger yearly, whichever occurs first. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Replacing the Fuel Filter flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line.
3. Remove cap\dipstick from filler neck and wipe with a 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the clean rag. Insert cap\dipstick and seat cap all the way replacement filter (Fig. 33). into filler neck; then remove and check fluid level. 4.
Checking the Hydraulic Lines 5. Quickly push the upper control bar against the reference bar. The front caster wheels should almost lift off the ground. If front caster wheels lift the off the ground , After every 100 operating hours, check hydraulic lines and the machine is too aggressive and adjustment is hoses for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose mounting required.
m–151 Figure 35 m–3098 1. Cutting Edge 3. Wear/slot Forming Figure 34 2. Curved Area 1. By-pass valve 2. Jam nut Checking for Bent Blades Servicing the Cutting Blades 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and backward (Fig. 36). Measure from a level surface to the To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
To ensure optimum blade is balanced. performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. m–1855 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove.
4. Rotate the blades so the tips line up with one another. the mower. Move the thrust washers from the bottom of The blade tips must be within 1/8” the mounting tube to the top to lower the front of the (3 mm) of each other.
Replacing the Mower Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn deck belt. Replace the deck belt if any of these conditions are evident. MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO 1.
3. Loosen the jam nuts on each adjusting shaft to loosen the tension on the drive belt. m–2541 Figure 50 1. 5” between the Spacer 2. Jam Nuts m–2541 and Bushing Figure 48 7. Reinstall the deck cover onto the cutting unit, then 1.
Adjusting the Machine Neutral Servicing the Battery If wheels turn when control bar is in neutral, adjustment is Check the electrolyte level in the battery before each use. required Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery 1.
5. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking 4. Lift the red rubber cover up on the positive cable. Electrolyte Level, page 38. Disconnect the positive cable (red cover) from the battery post (Fig. 54). 6. Remove the filler caps from the battery and connect a 3 5.
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig. 58). Remove the 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 58.
Wiring Diagram KEY SWITCH P/N 23–0660 START WIRE COLOR CODES PINK BLACK BROWN IGNITION BLUE GREEN VIOLET GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW KEY SW. – STARTER SOLENOID HOUR METER NEUTRAL SW. – NEUTRAL SW. (CLOSED WHEN (CLOSED WHEN IN NEUTRAL) IN NEUTRAL) KOHLER ENGINE CLUTCH SW.
Hydraulic Diagram Motor Right Side Pump Right Side Filter Expansion Tank Pump Left side Cooler Motor Left side Charge Pump Inlet Case Drain Cleaning and Storage 5. Change the hydraulic fluid; refer to Servicing the Hydraulic System, page 30. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the 6.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when 15. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local codes. mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times. Important Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline 10. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through over 90 days.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine overheats. Engine load is excessive. Reduce ground speed. 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. are plugged.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose or 1. Install new drive belt. broken. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position. 3.