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Form No. 3327-574 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Hydro 15 hp with 48 Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30526—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Safe Operating Practices serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates...
Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you Keep pets and bystanders away. must know. Slow down and use caution when making turns and This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and crossing roads and sidewalks.
Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting Use only Toro genuine replacement parts to ensure that to maintain, adjust or service. original standards are maintained.
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. 1-523552 1-430005 66-1340 54-9220 67-5360 63-8440 1. Hot surface...
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95-2814 99-3943 1. Engine 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 106-2733 1. Fast 3. Slow 2. Continuous variable setting 105-4109 98-0776 105-4110 98-5130 1.
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 in. Lock washer, 5/16 in. Locknut Installing the fuel tank Washer, 5/16 in. 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 2. Secure each leg of the upper handle to the rear frame and bracket with two flange bolts (3/8 x 1 in. (26 mm), spring washers and flange nuts (Fig. 3). Tighten until 1. Align the casters with the holes on the top and front of spring washers are compressed.
4. Loosen the cable clamp and insert the cable behind it (Fig. 5). 5. Pull on the cable and move the throttle control to the Fast position. Tighten clamp screw. Installing the Blade Control (PTO) Rod 1. From outer side of bell crank, insert end of blade control (PTO) rod thru hole (Fig.
Installing the Control Arm Rods 1. Insert control arm swivel thru hole in speed control crank and secure with hairpin cotter (Fig. 9). m–5996 Figure 11 1. Speed control rod 3. Hair pin cotter 2. Speed control lever 3. Install yoke end of speed control rod to the speed control crank with a clevis pin and hairpin cotter m–5994 (Fig.
2. Align the fuel tank to the top of the rear frame, and secure the right side of the fuel tank with 2 bolts (5/16 x 3/4 in.), 2 lock washers (5/16 in.), and 2 washers (5/16 in.) (Fig. 13). m–5941 Figure 15 m–3771...
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Note: The fluid level should be to the top of the hot level of the baffle, when the fluid is warm (Fig. 16). Check the hydraulic fluid level before engine is first 9. Install cap on filler neck. started.
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 –...
Starting and Stopping the Stopping Engine 1. Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 20). 2. Move drive levers to neutral and set neutral locks. Starting 3. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and move the speed 1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs. control lever to neutral.
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) The mower blades can be disengaged by one of the following steps. 1. Push the blade control knob (PTO) down to off (Fig. 22). 2. Release Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers to disengage blades (Fig. 22). This will also kill the engine.
3. Push the blade control knob down to off. 2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the Neutral Locks on page 20. 4. With engine running, hold down the OPC levers. Pull the blade control knob (PTO) up. The clutch should 3.
Pushing the Machine by Hand Side Discharge or Mulch Grass The by–pass valves allow the machine to be pushed by This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses hand without the engine running. clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Important Always push the machine by hand.
m–3779 Figure 25 Figure 26 1. Blade 4. Spacer 2. Blade bolt 5. Thin washer 1. Axle pivot bolt 3. Cone washer 6. Nut 7. Raise or lower the mounting bracket, so that you can 4. Insert a bolt, add extra spacers, and secure them with a install the 2 axle adjustment bolts in the desired hole thin washer and a nut (Fig.
Height-of-Cut Chart No. of Spacers Number of 1/4 in. Blade Spacers Below Spindle Below Caster 1/2 in. 3/16 in. Axle (13mm) (5 mm) Position 1–1/4 in. 1–1/2 in. 1–3/4 in. 1 in. (26 mm) 2 in. (45 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 in.
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 Engine Oil—change After first 8 Hours Hydraulic Oil—check Cutting Blades—check...
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). Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Important The curved part of the blade must point Ô...
Cleaning the Paper Element Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SE/CC, SE, SF, or 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust Crankcase Capacity: with filter, 57.5 oz. (1.6 l); without and dirt (Fig. 36). filter, 51 oz. (1.4 l) Viscosity: Refer to the table below USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS m–4695...
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when the Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. run the engine; engine damage can result. 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Oil, page 31.
2. Tighten the spark plugs to 11 ft.-lb. (15 N.m). 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Fig. 40). Checking the Tire Pressure 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 Lubrication 2. Lubricate the mower deck idler pivot, pump drive idler pivot and pump control every 40 operating hours (Fig. 43). Service Interval/Specification Note: You’ll have to remove the carrier covers to access the Grease the areas shown at the intervals given in the Where grease fitting for the deck.
8. Open the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Fig. 44). 9. Check for fuel leaks and make any needed repairs. Servicing the Hydraulic System Replacing the Hydraulic Filter Change the hydraulic filter: After the first 8 operating hours. m–3778 After every 200 operating hours.
11. If there is no fluid, add Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or equivalent synthetic oil to approximately 1/4 in. (6 mm) below the top of reservoir baffle. Important Use oil specified or equivalent. Other fluids could cause system damage. 12.
Warning Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury. Gangrene may result if this is not done. Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic Figure 47...
Adjust Neutral Control Warning Linkages Electrical system will not perform proper safety Warning shut off with Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers held in place. Engine must be running so control linkage Make sure Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are working when adjustment is adjustments can be performed.
Left Side Linkage Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and remove the key. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2. Raise the rear of the machine onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off of the ground.
12. Make sure the speed control lever is in the neutral 4. Adjust the right side linkage by turning the quick track position and the tire does not rotate. knob counterclockwise until the tire begins to rotate forward (Fig. 52). 13.
Adjusting Control Rods 1. Adjust the rod length by releasing the drive lever and removing clevis pin. Rotate the rod in the rod fitting (Fig. 53). 2. Lengthen the rod if the tire is turning in reverse and shorten the rod if the tire is turning forward. 3.
Checking the Belts Service Interval/Specification Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks, and signs of overheating. Replacing the Mower Belt 1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and remove the key.
Note: The distance between the belt guide and the Adjusting the Blade Brake mower belt should be 1-3/8 in. (35 mm) when you engage the mower belt (Fig. 59). Adjust the mower belt 1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and as necessary.
3. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring, and spacer that hold 4. Straighten the deflector mounts if they are bent the deflector to the mounts (Fig. 61). (Fig. 61). 5. Install a new deflector between the mounts with a spacer and a spring. 6.
High Pressure Reverse CASE DRAIN HIGH PRESSURE CHARGE PUMP INLET Filter High Pressure Front of Machine Reverse High Pressure Hydraulic Tank Reverse 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 turn the C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the 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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