Toro 30332 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower proline gear 15 hp with 44 in. side discharge mower
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Form No. 3325–876
Mid–Size Mower
ProLine Gear 15 HP with 44 in. Side Discharge
Mower
Model No. 30332—210000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3325–876 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 HP with 44 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30332—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connect Wire Harness ..... 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 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 and other safety information grass can hide obstacles. you must know.
  • 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. 67–5360 63–8440 68–8340 66–1340 54–9220 43–8480 105–4146 95–2814...
  • Page 10 104–8186 105–4142 105–0840 98–0776 98–4387 105–4111 104–8569...
  • Page 11 104–8171 105–4104 105–4105 105–4108...
  • 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

    Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Control Panel 1. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the control panel to the rear frame. Discard these nuts and bolts.
  • Page 14: Install Shift Lever

    8. Slide the hose clamp onto the fuel line (Fig. 3). 9. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and secure it with a hose clamp (Fig. 3). Install Shift Lever 1. Remove the 3/8 in. locknut and spring disk washer m–5221 from the stud on top of the transmission.
  • Page 15: Install Handles

    8. If clearance is not correct, loosen control panel and adjust it side–to–side. Tighten control panel. Rear View m–5382 Figure 6 1. Handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. (26 7.
  • Page 16: Connect Wire Harness

    3. Adjust control rod length by threading rod in or out of rod fitting until there is a 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 mm to 6 mm) clearance between the control rod and bottom of neutral/brake lock (Fig. 8). 4. Install control rod to drive lever and neutral/brake lock.
  • Page 17: Parking Brake Adjustment

    Controls Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 11) before you start the engine and operate the machine. Throttle control – The throttle control has three positions: CHOKE, FAST and SLOW. Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers – OPC levers are used in conjunction with deck engagement switch (PTO) to release blade brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades.
  • Page 18: Parking Brake And Neutral Lock

    Important Do not pull recoil rope to its limit or let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope may break or recoil assembly may be damaged. Stopping 1. Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 13). 2.
  • Page 19: Operating Mower Blade Control (Pto)

    The Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are released. The machine is shifted into gear without holding OPC levers. The blade control switch (PTO) is pulled on without holding the OPC levers. Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time.
  • Page 20: Adjusting Wheel Drive Tension

    m–5372 m–5379 Figure 15 Figure 16 1. Drive lever 2. Gear shift lever 1. Position A, Normal 4. Drive spring Conditions 5. Adjustment bolt, In 2. Position B, More Severe position A 3. Position C, Most Severe 6. Drive pulley shield Backward 1.
  • Page 21: Transporting Machines

    Transporting Machines 2. Select hole in height-of-cut post corresponding to the height-of-cut desired (Fig. 17). Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. 3. Lift on side of deck and remove hairpin cotter Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting (Fig.
  • Page 22: Adjusting Gage Wheels

    2. Select a hole position so the gage wheels are a minimum of 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) off the ground for the height-of-cut to be used (Fig. 18). 3. Reinstall the stud nut and washer (Fig. 18). 4. Repeat adjustment on other gage wheels. m–5200 Figure 19 1.
  • Page 23: 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 Mower Housing—clean 8 Hours...
  • Page 24: Air Cleaner Service

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

    3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure locks (Fig. 20). Engine Oil Service Service Interval/Specification Change oil: After the first 8 operating hours. After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Figure 23 Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SE, SF or SG) 1.
  • Page 26: Spark Plug Service

    Change Oil Filter Removing the Spark Plug Service Interval/Specification 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil engine.
  • Page 27: Greasing And Lubrication

    0.030 in. (.75 mm) Figure 27 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) 2. Side electrode Installing the Spark Plug Figure 28 1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 11 ft-lb (15 N m). Lubricate the castor and wheel bearings 3.
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Cooling System

    Cleaning the Cooling System 2. Lubricate the idler bracket pivots located in the back of the machine (Fig. 29). Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system. Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor–governor levers and linkage.
  • Page 29: Brake Service

    Adjusting the Brake If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. 1. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Checking the Brake, page 29. 2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 17. 3.
  • Page 30: Fuel Filter Service

    Draining The Fuel Tank 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the 1. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure fuel tank engine. Remove the key. drains completely.
  • Page 31 Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
  • Page 32: Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch

    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 Figure 42 glove. Remove the blade bolt, washer, lock washer 1. Blade 2.
  • Page 33 3. At the carrier frame cross tube, measure location “A” height (Fig. 43). This measurement must be 2–13/16 in. (71 mm), plus or minus a 1/4 in. (6 mm) 4. If the height at location “A” is not correct, adjustment is needed.
  • Page 34: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch

    Checking the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 24 in. 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 47). Measure at “C” and “D” locations (Fig. 47) from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Fig. 48). 3.
  • Page 35: Checking The Deck Side-To-Side Leveling

    m–2550 Figure 51 Changing the Side-to-Side m–5231 Leveling Figure 49 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. Front height–of–cut pins Changing the Side–to–Side Leveling with Tire Pressure 4.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Electric Clutch

    m–1078 m–2600 Figure 52 Figure 54 1. Adjusting nut 3. Feeler gauge 2. Slot Replacing the Drive Belt Service Interval/Specification m–2550 Figure 53 Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating.
  • Page 37: Replacing The Deck Belt

    2. Disconnect clutch wire connector from wire harness. 5. Disconnect the idler arm spring to relieve tension on the idler arm and idler pulley, then remove the worn 3. Remove PTO drive belt. Refer to Removing the PTO deck belt (Fig. 57). Drive Belt on page 37.
  • Page 38: Replacing The Castor Wheel Fork Bushings

    4. Remove the idler spring from idler arm. Remove the 1. Raise the cutting unit so the castor wheels are off the drive belt from the PTO engagement pulley and the floor, then block up the front of the mower with jack center spindle pulley (Fig.
  • Page 39: Castor Wheel And Bearings Service

    8. Grease the fitting on the carrier frame mounting tube using No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. Figure 61 m–5197 1. Locknut 4. Spanner Bushing Figure 60 2. Wheel Bolt 5. Roller Bearing 3. Bushing 1. Carrier Frame Mounting 2.
  • Page 40 Note: Make sure the “L” end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 62. 3. Install bolt and nut. Place “J” hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig. 62). Important The grass deflector must be able to lower down into position.
  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram WIRE COLOR CODES PINK BLACK BROWN BLUE GREEN VIOLET PTO Switch (Off) GREY WHITE ORANGE YELLOW Neutral HR MTR SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG Switch (In Neutral) IGNITION MODULES Clutch Operator Interlock Presence Relay Switch (No Operator) KEY SWITCH (OPEN = ON) HR MTR (CLOSED = OFF)
  • Page 42: 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 Service, page 29, or operate engine.
  • Page 43 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 44 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 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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