Toro ProLine 30322 Operator's Manual
Toro ProLine 30322 Operator's Manual

Toro ProLine 30322 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower proline gear 17 hp with 52 in. side discharge mower
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Form No. 3327–384
Mid–Size Mower
ProLine Gear 17 HP with 52 in. Side Discharge
Mower
Model No. 30322—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3327–384 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 17 HP with 52 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30322—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Control Rods ....The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee ... . . Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Washers...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Authorized Service attention to the safety alert symbol, which means Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the the location of the model and serial numbers on the instruction may result in personal injury or death.
  • Page 4: Toro Mower Safety

    Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit. 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 a clear path. know.
  • Page 5 Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety attempting to maintain, adjust or service. systems for proper operation before each use. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that be voided if used with unapproved attachments.
  • 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. 68-8340 43-8480 82-2280 82-2290 52-2010 93-1122 66-1340 95-2814 67-5360...
  • Page 10 104-8569 98-0776 106-5532 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 106-0699 104-8186 105-0884 106-0635...
  • Page 11 106-5494 106-5499 1. Engine—stop 2. Engine—start 3. Move the control bar to the handle, then pull the knob. 106-5505...
  • 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: Set Up

    Installing the rear weight Washer, 5/16 inch Nut, 5/16 inch Oil drain hose Use for draining engine oil Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro...
  • Page 14: Installing The Handle Assembly

    Parts needed for this step: Parts needed for this step: 1 Handle assembly 1 Fuel tank with studs installed 4 Flange bolts, 3/8 x 1 inch 1 Shift lever plate 4 Flange nuts, 3/8 inch 2 Bolts, 5/16 x 7/8 inch 2 Lock washers, 5/16 inch Installing the Handle Assembly 2 Flat washers, 5/16 inch...
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Shift Lever Plate

    No parts needed for this step. Figure 4 1. Fuel line 3. Fuel tank connection Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate 2. Clamp 1. Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of 5. Secure the right side of shift lever plate and fuel tank lever in slot of shifter lever plate.
  • Page 16: Installing The Control Rods

    Rear View m–5316 Figure 8 1. Control rod and fitting 4. Clevis pin, washer and hairpin cotter 2. 3–1/2inch (89 mm) 5. Rod fitting 3. Idler bracket 6. Hole F m–5458 Figure 7 3. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar 1.
  • Page 17: Installing The Hairpin Cotter Pins And Washers

    5. Check the parking brake adjustment (Fig. 10). Refer to Checking the Brakes, page 32. Note: Make sure brake rod is installed in front (F) mounting hole in idler bracket. m-6505 Figure 11 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Height–of–cut post 2. Unused spacers m–5233 Figure 10 1.
  • Page 18 Figure 12 1. Weight 3. Washer 2. Capscrew 4. Nut Warning With the weight installed in the rear position, the front end of the machine can rapidly raise up when the mower is removed. This could cause serious injury to you or bystanders. Support the rear of the machine when removing the mower from the carrier frame.
  • Page 19: 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 forward movement. Pull Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine back on right side of control bar to turn right and left side from the normal operating position.
  • Page 20: Using The Parking Brake

    Using the Parking Brake 4. Grasp recoil starter handle firmly and pull out until positive engagement results; then pull handle vigorously to start engine and allow rope to recoil Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage parking slowly. brake, shut off engine and remove key. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it Important Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or let go...
  • Page 21: The Safety Interlock System

    3. Pull blade switch (PTO) up and release. Hold blade The blade control switch (PTO) is pulled on. control bail against control bar while operating. The safety interlock system is designed to stop the mower 4. Repeat procedure to engage mower blades if blade blades if you release the blade control bail.
  • Page 22: Using The Lower Control Bar Operation

    5. Drive machine until drive wheels contact curb (Fig. 19). 6. Lower the front of the machine (Fig. 19). Note: Both drive wheels should contact the curb and caster wheels straight. 7. At the same time engage lower control bar and lift up on handle to drive over the curb (Fig.
  • Page 23: Transporting Machines

    Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Caution The height-of-cut can be adjusted from 1 to 4-1/2 inch (25 to 114 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) Children or bystanders may be injured if they increments. Adjustment is done by relocating four hairpin move or attempt to operate the machine while it is cotter pins in different hole location and by adding or unattended.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Handle Height

    1. After adjusting height-of-cut, check the gage wheels so that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance above the ground (Figures 21, 22, and 23). 2. If adjustment is needed, remove the bolt, washer(s) and nut (Figures 21, 22, and 23). 3.
  • Page 25: Using The Mid-Size Weight

    m–6403 Figure 25 Figure 26 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 1. Weight mounted in rear 3. Washer 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes position 4. Nut 3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch 7. Low position 2. Capscrew 4. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch 8.
  • Page 26: 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 8 Hours Oil—change Cutting Blades—check 8 Hours Mower Housing—clean...
  • Page 27: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Servicing the Air Cleaner Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn. Service Interval and Specification Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating hours.
  • Page 28: Servicing The Engine Oil

    3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure latches (Fig. 27). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval and Specification Change oil: After the first 8 operating hours. After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating Figure 30 conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
  • Page 29: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Changing the Oil Filter Removing the Spark Plug Service Interval and Specification 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), chock or block tires, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil change.
  • Page 30: Greasing And Lubrication

    2. Raise the rear of the machine and use jack stands to support the machine. 3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly. 4. Remove rear wheel grease cap. Lubricate the rear 0.030 in. wheel bearing (Fig. 35). (.75 mm) 5.
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Cooling System

    m–6367 Figure 38 1. Rear Tire 2. Caster tire m–6530 Figure 37 Servicing the Fuse Service Interval/Specification Cleaning the Cooling System The electrical system is protected by a fuse. It requires no Service Interval/Specification maintenance. If the fuse blows check component or circuit for malfunction or short.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Electric Clutch

    Checking the Brakes 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Apply the parking brake. The wheels must lock when you try to push the machine forward.
  • Page 33: Servicing The Fuel Tank

    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 33. 5. Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. m–2600 Figure 41 1.
  • Page 34: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed (Fig. 42). m–151 m–5234 Figure 44 Figure 43 1. Cutting Edge 3. Wear/slot Forming 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Curved Area 2. Fuel line Checking for Bent Blades Servicing the Cutting Blades 1.
  • Page 35: Correcting The Mower Quality Of Cut

    Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum m–1855 performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Figure 49 Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Blade 2.
  • Page 36: Frame Set Up

    Checking Engine Deck Height 5. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 inch (101.6 mm) position. Refer to Adjusting the Height-Of-Cut in the 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Operation section. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all 6.
  • Page 37: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch

    Checking the Deck 24 in. Front-to-Rear Pitch (61cm) 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 54). Measure at C and D locations (Fig. 54) from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Fig.
  • Page 38: Checking The Deck Side-To-Side Leveling

    MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m–2550 Figure 58 Changing the Side-to-Side m–6371 Leveling Figure 56 Changing the side–to–side leveling is done by adjusting 1. Caster Wheel 4. Jam nut tire pressure. 2. Carrier Frame 5. Ball joint 3.
  • Page 39: Replacing The Traction Drive Belt

    6. Tighten the bottom two mounting screws enough to allow the belt to pass between the drive pulley and idler support (Fig. 61). m–1078 Figure 59 m–1722 Figure 61 1. Top capscrew 4. Bottom capscrew 2. Idler bracket 5. Traction drive belt MEASURE FROM 3.
  • Page 40: Replacing The Deck Belt

    m–5321 Figure 62 m–6530 1. Transmission belt 5. Clutch wire connector Figure 63 2. Idler pulley 6. Pivot bolt 3. Clutch retainer 7. Drive pulley 1. Deck belt 4. PTO drive Belt 4. Tension spring 8. Engine deck 2. Idler arm spring 5.
  • Page 41: Replacing The Caster Wheel Fork Bushings

    m–6530 m–6372 Figure 64 Figure 65 1. PTO engagement pulley 4. Center Spindle Pulley 1. Locking Pin 3. Carrier frame mounting 2. PTO drive belt idler 5. PTO Drive belt guide tube 3. PTO drive Belt 6. Idler Spring 2. Spacers (locate as required) 4.
  • Page 42: Caster Wheel And Bearings Service

    Caster Wheel and Bearings Replacing the Grass Deflector Service Warning The caster wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a spanner bushing. If the bearing is kept well lubricated, An uncovered discharge opening could allow the wear will be minimal. Failure to keep the bearing well lubricated will cause rapid wear.
  • Page 43: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram IGNITION KEY SWITCH NONE WIRE COLOR CODES PINK BLACK BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET KEY SW. GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW 7.5A BAIL SW. CLUTCH SW. (NORMALLY (MOMENTARY) OPEN) SPARK PLUG IGNITION MODULE DELAY MODULE J2–1 HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) CLUTCH...
  • Page 44: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine.
  • 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 fails to keep running. Choke is not ON. Move throttle lever to choke position. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace air cleaner element.
  • Page 46 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Abnormal vibration. 1. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or 1. Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. 2. Blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten blade mounting bolt. 3. Engine mounting bolts are 3. Tighten engine mounting bolts. loose.
  • Page 48: 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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