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Toro ProLine 30197 Operator's Manual

Toro ProLine 30197 Operator's Manual

Proline 15 hp – 48” mid-size mower
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FORM NO. 3322–265
ProLine
15 HP – 48"
Mid-Size Mower
Model No. 30197 – 990001 & Up
Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.

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  • Page 1 FORM NO. 3322–265 ProLine 15 HP – 48” Mid-Size Mower Model No. 30197 – 990001 & Up Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product.
  • Page 2 The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. with your new product, so feel free to contact your...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Page Stopping the Machine ....Safety ....... . . Adjusting Height-of-Cut .

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety This machine meets or exceeds safety Note: This engine is NOT equipped with a requirements B71.4–1990 of the American spark arrester muffler. Use or operation National Standards Institute for commercial of this mower in the State of California mowers, in effect at time of production. However, on any forest-covered, brush-covered improper use or maintenance by the operator or or unimproved grass-covered land,...
  • Page 5 If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized TORO Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive Service Dealer. clutch (self-propelled model) before starting the engine.

  • Page 6: Maintenance And Storage

    Perform only those maintenance instructions described in this manual. If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance is desired, contact your local Authorized TORO Service Dealer. Before mower is cleaned, inspected, serviced, or adjusted, stop engine and disconnect wire from spark plug.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Safety Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2–7.

  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety 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 Safety...

  • Page 11: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for POTENTIAL HAZARD automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded When fueling, under certain circumstances, regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is a static charge can develop, igniting the not available.

  • Page 12: Stabilizer/Conditioner

    Gasoline and Oil Stabilizer/Conditioner Filling the Fuel Tank Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner Shut the engine off. to the gas. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days cap. Use a funnel and add unleaded regular or less.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Assembly Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. DESCRIPTION QTY. Castor assemblies Bolt 3/8–16 x 3/4” (19 mm) Install front castors to mower Flange nut 3/8–16 Upper handle Install upper handle to frame Bolt 3/8–16 x 1”...

  • Page 14: Install Front Castors

    Hose clamp Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Fill out and return to Toro Registration card Install Front Castors Install Upper Handle Align castors with holes on top and front of Position handle outside frame and align upper mower and insert (8) 3/8–16 x 3/4”...
  • Page 15 Assembly Connect Wire Harness Install Traction Control Rods Route wire harness inside of frame, along left Thread trunnions equal distance onto each handle and over throttle cable. Compress wire control rod. For a starting point thread on harness covering and press into lower and upper approximately 2 in.

  • Page 16: Connect Throttle Cable

    Assembly Check the gap between upper control bar and Connect Throttle Cable fixed bar with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. Place throttle control lever in FAST (25–32 mm) (Fig. 6). position.(Fig. 7) Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar Hook wire Z–bend into hole of speed control must be parallel in the engaged,...

  • Page 17: Install Blade Control (Pto) Rod

    Assembly Install Blade Control (PTO) Install Shift Lever Remove the 3/8” locknut and spring disk washer from the stud on top of the transmission. Rotate blade control lever (PTO) vertical away from left handle so rod drops down. Note: Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission Remove hairpin cotters from bottom end of shaft.

  • Page 18: Mount Fuel Tank

    Assembly Mount Fuel Tank Push fuel line onto fuel tank fitting and secure with hose clamp (Fig. 11). Align fuel tank to top of rear frame and secure fuel tank right side with (2) 5/16–18 x 7/8 in. (22.5 mm) bolts, (2) 5/16 lock washers and (2) 5/16 washers (Fig.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Think Safety First Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine. Please carefully read all the safety instructions and Fuel Shut–off Valve – (In fuel line) Close fuel symbols in the safety section. Knowing this shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower. information could help you, pets or bystanders avoid injury.

  • Page 20: Parking Brake

    Operation Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Setting the Parking Brake Pull the upper control bar rearward and hold it in this position (Fig. 13). Lift the parking brake lock up and gradually release the upper control bar (Fig.

  • Page 21: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Operation Starting and Stopping Stopping the Engine Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 14). Note: If the engine has been working hard or Starting is hot, let it idle for a minute before stopping. This helps cool the engine. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on In an emergency, the engine may be spark plug(s) and fuel valve is open.

  • Page 22: Operating Blade Control (Pto)

    Operation Operating Blade Control (PTO) The Safety Interlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock The blade control (PTO) lever engages and disengages power to the mower blades. System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO) engine from starting if: Pull on the upper control bar to stop the machine The throttle lever is all the way back, past...

  • Page 23: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Operation Driving Forward or Backward Backward To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse The throttle control regulates the engine speed as gear. measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the “FAST” position for best Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the performance.

  • Page 24: Lower Control Bar Operation

    Operation Lower Control Bar Operation This procedure is for driving up a curb. This can be performed while driving forward or backward. Disengage the mower blades. POTENTIAL HAZARD m–4185 A blade can be bent or damaged when Figure 18 driving up a curb. Blades could break 1.

  • Page 25: Adjusting Height-Of-Cut

    Operation Adjusting Height-of-Cut Adjust Axle Height Desired height-of-cut range can be obtained by A 1” to 4-1/4” range for height-of-cut can be achieved adjusting the rear axle and placing caster spacers by adjusting blade spacers, rear axle height and front above or below the caster arm (see chart).

  • Page 26: Height-Of-Cut Chart

    Operation Adjust Caster Position Using the height-of-cut chart, adjust the caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected (Fig. 21). Remove clevis pin, slide castor from support and change spacers(Fig. 21). Install castor in support and insert clevis pin(Fig. 21). m–3791 Figure 21 1.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Service Oil—check level Oil—change* Initial Oil Filter–change (200 hours or every other oil change) Safety System—check Brakes—check Cutting Blades – check Wheel Bearings—grease* Transmission Couplers – grease* Idler Pivots –...

  • Page 28: Air Cleaner

    Maintenance Air Cleaner Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element Service Interval/Specification A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 warm water. When the element is clean, operating hours. rinse it thoroughly. Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating B.

  • Page 29: Engine Oil

    Maintenance Paper Element Engine Oil A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to Service Interval/Specification remove dust and dirt (Fig. 24). Change oil: B. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal. After the first 8 operating hours.
  • Page 30 Maintenance Checking Oil Level Changing/Draining Oil Park the machine on a level surface, disengage Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, warms the oil so it drains better. and turn the machine “OFF”.

  • Page 31: Spark Plug

    Maintenance Change Oil Filter Spark Plug Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating oil change. hours. Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark Note: Change oil filter more frequently when...

  • Page 32: Cutting Blades

    Maintenance Checking the Spark Plug Cutting Blades Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 29). To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, the engine is operating properly.

  • Page 33: Inspecting The Blades

    Maintenance Inspecting the Blades Checking for Bent Blades Inspect the cutting edges (Fig 30). If the edges Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and are not sharp or have nicks, remove and sharpen backward (Fig. 31). Measure from a level the blades.

  • Page 34: Removing The Blades

    (Fig. 34). performance and continued safety conformance of the Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.

  • Page 35: Adjusting Blade Brake

    Maintenance Adjusting Blade Brake Tire Pressure Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check blade brake for proper operation. Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as The blade brake must be adjusted to stop the blade(s) specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after when the blade control (PTO) lever is disengaged.

  • Page 36: Greasing And Lubrication

    Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the transmission couplers every 50 hours and idler arm pivots every 8 hours (Fig 39). Service Interval/Specification Grease the areas shown and at intervals in Where to Add Grease section below. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.

  • Page 37: Brake

    Maintenance Brake Adjusting the Brake The brake lever is on the upper control bar (Fig. 12). Service Interval/Specification If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Before each use, check brakes for proper operation. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Always set the parking brake when you stop the Checking the Brake, page 35.

  • Page 38: Fuel Tank

    Maintenance Fuel Tank Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Fig. 42). Open fuel shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan. Draining The Fuel Tank Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 39: Fuel Filter

    Maintenance Fuel Filter Replacing the Wheel Belt Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or or yearly, whichever occurs first. monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Traction Belt

    Maintenance Replacing the Traction Belt Replacing the Mower Belts Service Interval/Specification Stop the engine, set the parking brake and remove the spark plug wire(s). Check belt tension after the first hour of operation Raise the rear of the machine and hold with jack and at least twice during the first 24 hours of stands.

  • Page 41: Adjusting Grass\Mud Scraper

    Maintenance Adjusting Grass\Mud Scraper Adjust PTO Bellcrank Loosen the locknut holding scraper to the engine Engage PTO lever and check the clearance frame (Fig. 47). between the bellcrank and the axle shaft (Fig. 48). Space should be 1/4” (6mm). Rotate scraper until they align with center of pulley grooves (Fig.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    Maintenance Replacing the Grass Deflector Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding deflector to the mounts (Fig. 49). Straighten deflector mounts if they are bent (Fig. 49). Install new deflector between mounts with spacer and spring. Hook the front end of the spring around the front deflector mount.

  • Page 43: Wiring Diagram

    Maintenance Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 44: Cleaning And Storage

    Maintenance Cleaning and Storage For long-term storage (more than 90 days) add stabilizer/conditioner additive to fuel in the tank (1 oz. per gallon). Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the parking brake and turn the machine “OFF”. A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes).

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start, starts hard, or Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. f il t k fails to keep running. Choke is not ON. Move choke lever to ON. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace air cleaner element.
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine does not drive. Shift lever is in NEUTRAL. Move shift lever to a drive gear position. Traction belt is worn, loose or Change Belt. broken. Traction belt is off pulley. Change Belt. Abnormal vibration. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or Install new cutting blade(s).

  • Page 48: Warranty

    What Is Covered By This Express Warranty? analysis of the defect in materials or workmanship or if you need a referral to a TORO ProLine Service Dealer, please feel free to The Toro Company promises to repair any TORO Product...

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