Mid-size mower proline t-bar gear 15hp or 17hp with 44 in side discharge (48 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 30692
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Unit or 36in TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 30692—Serial No. 290000001 and Up Model No. 30694—Serial No. 290000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Introduction..............2 Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Safety ................3 and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 Safe Operating Practices ........3 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers Toro Mower Safety ..........
Safety Operating the Blade Control Lever (PTO) ............13 The Safety Interlock System........ 14 Note: The addition of attachments made by Driving Forward or Backward......14 other manufacturers that do not meet American Using the Lower Control Bar ......14 National Standards Institute certification will cause Stopping the Machine.........
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure The following list contains safety information specific of a clear path. to Toro products and other safety information you must know. • Keep pets and bystanders away. • Slow down and use caution when making turns and This product is capable of amputating hands and crossing roads and sidewalks.
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• Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. • Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
Safety and Instructional 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. 43-8480 95-5537 1. Read the Operator’s 3. Pull back to disengage Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2.
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98-3296 98-3266 104-8569 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 106-0699 98-5130 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75-80 ft-lb (102-106 N⋅m). Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
Contact your Lower Control Bar Authorized Service Dealer or Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments Shift transmission to reverse and squeeze the lower and accessories. control bar and handle together to engage the rearward traction assist.
Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Adding Fuel electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for or explosion from gasoline can burn you and automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded others and can damage property.
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Children or bystanders may be injured if they Add the correct amount of gas move or attempt to operate the machine while stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. it is unattended. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most Always remove the ignition key and set the effective when mixed with fresh gasoline.
4. Set the parking brakes. 4. Set the parking brake and remove key. 5. Turn the ignition key to the run position (Figure 7). 5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of accidental starting before storing or performing 6.
Note: It is necessary to fully and manually disengage throttle control in the fast position for best mowing the blade control lever. performance. Driving Forward The Safety Interlock System 1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward gear (Figure 9).
Driving Backward Up a Curb 1. Disengage the mower blades. A blade can be bent or damaged when driving 2. Select reverse to drive the machine. up a curb. Pieces of blade that may be thrown could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. 3.
Transporting Machines Adjusting the Blade Height Adjust the blades by using the 4 spacers (1/4 inch) Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the (6 mm) on the blade spindle bolts. This allows for a machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all 1-inch (25 mm) adjustment range, in 1/4 inch (6 mm) necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
Adjusting the Axle Height Adjust the axle position to the selected height-of-cut setting. Refer to the Height-of-Cut Chart. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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Figure 16 1. Upper handle 4. Lock nut (3/8 inch) 2. Rear frame 5. Upper mounting hole 3. Flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) 6. Lower mounting hole 3. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame (Figure 16).
Height of Cut Chart Number of spacers Number of 1/4 inch blade spacers below spindle below caster 1/2 inch 3/16 inch (5 (13mm) Axle Position 1 inch (26 1–1/4 inch 1–1/2 inch 1–3/4 inch 2 inch (51 (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 inch 1–3/8 inch...
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Check the mower belt tension. •...
Note: Remove the mower deck cover to access the 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). grease fitting for the mower belt idler arm. 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings.
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Foam element: Clean it after every 25 operating hours. Paper element: Check it after every 50 operating hours. Replace it after every 200 operating hours or yearly, which ever comes first. Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace them if they are damaged or excessively dirty.
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Figure 20). 3. Place the air cleaner cover into position and tighten the cover knob (Figure 20). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Figure 22 Change the engine oil as follows:...
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 24). 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Figure 24).
Fuel System 4. Clean around the spark plugs to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing Maintenance damage. 5. Remove the spark plugs and the metal washers. Servicing the Fuel Tank Checking the Spark Plugs 1. Look at the center of the spark plugs (Figure 26). If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely engine is operating properly.
Figure 27 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Clamp Figure 28 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter Servicing the Fuel Filter 2. Fuel line Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. yearly, whichever occurs first.
Drive System Cooling System Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Checking the Tire Pressure Before each use remove any build-up of grass, dirt Check the pressure at the valve stem after every or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and (Figure 29).
Brake Maintenance Servicing the Brakes Before each use, check brakes on both a level surface and slope. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Checking the Brakes Figure 31 1.
Belt Maintenance 4. Remove the mower belt; refer to Replacing the Mower Belt (Figure 33). Checking the Belts Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating. Replacing the Traction Drive Belt 1.
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Note: The proper mower belt tension is 10-15 lbf. Note: If the assist arm does not contact the front (44-67 N) with the belt deflected 1/2 inch (13 mm) stop on the mower deck (Figure 36), adjust the clevis halfway between the pulleys (Figure 34). to bring the bell crank closer to the transmission output shaft (Figure 35).
Adjusting the Mower Belt Mower Deck Tension Maintenance Adjust the mower belt tension as follows: Servicing the Cutting Blades • After the first 8 operating hours. To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades • After the first 25 operating hours. sharp.
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5. Thin washer performance and continued safety conformance of 3. Curved washer 6. Nut the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. Sharpening the Blades 1. Hold the blade bolt with a wrench.
Figure 43 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Install the curved washer and then the blade onto the bolt. Select the proper number of spacer(s) for the height-of- cut, and slide the bolt into the spindle (Figure 41). Figure 44 Important: The curved part of the blade must 1.
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. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine’s cylinder head fins and blower housing.
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11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. to keep running. 2. Fuel shut off valve is closed. 2. Open the fuel shut off valve. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Mower deck belt is worn or loose. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Mower deck belt is broken. 2. Install a new deck belt. 3. Mower deck belt is off pulley. 3.
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Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatisfi ed with your Distributor’s service or have diffi culty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.