Toro ProLine 30334 Operator's Manual
Toro ProLine 30334 Operator's Manual

Toro ProLine 30334 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower proline gear 17 hp with 52 in. side discharge mower
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Form No. 3325–880
Mid–Size Mower
ProLine Gear 17 HP with 52 in. Side Discharge
Mower
30334—210000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3325–880 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 17 HP with 52 in. Side Discharge Mower 30334—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......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: Toro Mower Safety

    Keep pets and bystanders away. Toro Mower Safety Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not The following list contains safety information specific mowing. to Toro products and other safety information you must know.
  • Page 5 Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be original standards are maintained. voided if used with unapproved attachments. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 and 1. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the control panel to the rear frame. Discard these nuts and bolts.
  • Page 14: Install Shift Lever

    Install Shift Lever 1. Remove the locknut (3/8 in.) and spring washer from the stud on top of the transmission. Note: Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission shaft. 2. Slide shift lever through control panel and align m–5221 mounting hole in lever with square on transmission Figure 2...
  • Page 15: Install Handles

    Rear View m–5382 Figure 6 1. Handle 5. Upper mounting hole m–5458 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes Figure 5 3. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. 7. Low position (26 mm) 8. Middle position 1. Shift lever, 2nd gear 3.
  • Page 16: Parking Brake Adjustment

    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. Secure with clevis pin and hairpin cotter.
  • Page 17: Controls

    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: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    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: The Safety Interlock System

    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 (Fig. 17). Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
  • Page 22: Adjusting Center 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 8 Hours Mower Housing—clean...
  • 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 latches (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), chock or block tires, 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

    2. Lubricate the idler bracket pivots located in the back of Checking Tire Pressure the machine (Fig. 29). Service Interval/Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 40 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Fig.
  • Page 29: Fuel Filter Service

    3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it away from valve (Fig. 33). 4. Pull the fuel line off the valve (Fig. 33). Open fuel shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan.
  • Page 30: Brake Service

    2. Check adjustment by inserting feeler gauge thru slots Adjusting the Brake next to studs (Fig. 36). If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment 3. The proper disengaged clearance between the clutch is required. plates is .012–.018 in. (0.30-0.45 mm). It will be 1.
  • Page 31: Cutting Blade Service

    Cutting Blade Service Checking for Bent Blades 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades backward (Fig. 39). Measure from a level surface to the sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, cutting edge, position “A”, of the blades (Fig.
  • 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 43 glove. Remove the blade bolt, blade stiffener and blade from the spindle shaft (Fig. 41).
  • Page 33 4. If the height at location “A” is not correct, adjustment is needed. 5. Loosen the carrier frame mounting bolts on both sides of the machine (Fig. 44). 6. Align the carrier frame and engine deck to match 2–13/16 in. (71 mm), plus or minus a 1/4 in. (6 mm) at location “A”...
  • Page 34: Checking The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch

    Checking the Deck (6.1cm) 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. 48). Measure at “C” and “D” locations (Fig. 48) from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Fig. 49). 3.
  • Page 35: Checking The Deck Side-To-Side Leveling

    m–2550 Figure 52 Changing the Side-to-Side m–5231 Leveling Figure 50 Changing the side–to–side leveling is done by adjusting tire 1. Caster Wheel 4. Jam nut 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: Replacing The Drive Belt

    2. Disconnect clutch wire connector from wire harness. 3. Remove PTO drive belt. Refer to Replacing the PTO Drive Belt on page 37. 4. Remove clutch retainer from the engine deck (Fig. 56). 5. Unhook tension spring from side of frame (Fig. 56). m–2550 6.
  • Page 37: Replacing The Pto Drive Belt

    5. Disconnect the idler arm spring to relieve tension on the 4. Remove the heat shield from the the engine deck and idler arm and idler pulley, then remove the worn deck carrier frame. belt (Fig. 57). 5. Remove the idler spring from idler arm. Remove the 6.
  • Page 38: Caster Wheel And Bearings Service

    1. Raise the cutting unit so the caster wheels are off the Important The inside diameter of the bushings may floor, then block up the front of the mower with jack collapse slightly when installed. If the caster wheel fork stands.
  • Page 39: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    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. Lift the deflector up to test that it lowers into the full down position. Figure 61 1.
  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 28, or operate engine.
  • Page 42 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 43 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 44: 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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