Mid-size, t-bar, gear, 15hp or 17hp with 44in side discharge mower (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 30335
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Form No. 3325–882 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Hydro 15 HP with 36 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30335—210000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
Authorized Service instruction may result in personal injury or death. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the Safe Operating Practices product.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of you must know.
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Allow to cool before systems for proper operation before each use. attempting to maintain, adjust or service. Use only Toro genuine replacement parts to ensure that Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may 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. 95–2814 82–4590 63–8440 67–5360 68–8340 66–1340 54–9220 43–8480...
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.
Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing Fuel Tank and Fuel Line 1. Align fuel tank to top of rear frame and secure fuel tank right side with 2 bolts (5/16 x 7/8 in. (22.5 mm)), 2 lock washers (5/16 in.) and 2 washers (5/16) (Fig.
2. Thread yoke onto speed control rod approximately 3/4 in. (19 mm) (Fig. 5). 3. Install yoke to the speed control crank with a clevis pin, washer and hairpin cotter (Fig. 5). 4. Secure yoke with jam nut (Fig. 5). m–5400 Figure 4 1.
Adjust Tracking Warning Refer to Adjusting Tracking on page 37. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can Checking the Hydraulic Fluid penetrate skin and cause injury. If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it Check the hydraulic fluid level before engine is first must be surgically removed within a few hours started.
Think Safety First Neutral lock – Squeeze drive levers back and move locks to the rear for neutral lock. Squeeze drive levers back and move locks to the front for parking brake lock. Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section.
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. 11). 2.
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) 2. Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and move them forward until in forward slot (Fig. 12). The mower blades can be disengaged by one of the following steps. 1. Push the blade control switch (PTO) to off (Fig. 13). 2.
3. Push the blade control switch off. 2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the Neutral Locks on page 19. 4. With engine running, hold down the OPC levers. Pull the blade control switch (PTO) up. The clutch should 3.
Using Side Discharge or 2. Loosen jam nuts and rotate by-pass valves open 5 turns to push. This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the Mulching Grass pump and the wheels to turn (Fig. 15). Important Rotate by-pass valve a maximum of 5 turns This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Important All four hairpin cotter pins must be in the same hole location and with the correct number of spacers for a level cut. m–5213 Figure 17 1. Center Gage Wheels and 3. Bolt Spacer 4. Washer 2. Nut m–5230 Figure 16 1.
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 Brake—check Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 5 hours Engine Oil—change After first 8 Hours Hydraulic Oil—check...
Caution If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.
3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Fig. 18). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Change oil: m–5193 Figure 19 After the first 5 operating hours. 1. Foam element 2. Oil After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
5. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil on Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil page 26, into the filler tube (Fig. 21). Now check the because the engine may be damaged. oil level; refer to Checking Oil Level, page 26. Slowly add additional oil to bring to “FULL”...
Type: Champion RC12YC or Champion Premium Gold 2071 (or equivalent) Air Gap: 0.040 in., 1.02 mm 0.040 in. Removing the Spark Plug (1.02 mm) 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.
Where to Add Grease Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the CHECK SERVICE REFERENCE AID decal (Fig. 26). m–5247 Figure 28 Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system. Figure 26 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.
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 30. 5. Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. m–2147 Figure 29 1.
7. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed (Fig. 30). Figure 32 m–5234 1. Cap 3. Fluid level—full Figure 31 2. Baffle 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line Warning Servicing the Hydraulic Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can System penetrate skin and cause injury.
Bleeding Hydraulic System The traction system is self bleeding, however, it may be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is changed or after work is performed on the system. 1. Raise rear of the machine so wheels are off the ground and support with jack stands.
Test Procedure Important By–pass valve adjustment is very sensitive, do not adjust more than 1/6 turn (one flat) at a time. 1. Start engine and run for 5 minutes at 3/4 throttle, to 6. If the machine is too aggressive or tends to jump warm hydraulic fluid.
Adjusting Neutral Control 4. Adjust the threaded yoke at the bottom of the speed control linkage until the tabs are at the 6 o’clock Linkages position (Fig. 37). Warning Engine must be running so control linkage adjustments can be performed. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury.
Adjusting Hydro Control 6. If the wheel turns while holding the drive lever in neutral, the neutral control linkages need to be Linkages adjusted (Fig. 38). If wheel stops then go to step 12. 7. Loosen the nut against the neutral control linkage yoke Warning (Fig.
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7. Turn the rear adjusting nut clockwise 1/4 of a turn at a time. Then move the speed control lever forward and back to neutral. Repeat this until left wheel stops rotating forward (Fig. 39). 8. Turn the rear nut an additional 1/2 turn and tighten the front nut.
Servicing the Cutting Blade 2. Check adjustment by inserting feeler gauge through slots next to studs (Fig. 44). To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. 3. The proper disengaged clearance between the clutch For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may plates is .012–.024 in.
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Checking for Bent Blades machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and result in non-conformance with safety standards. backward (Fig. 47). Measure from a level surface to 1.
Setting Up the Frame Checking Carrier Frame and Deck m–1855 Alignment Figure 51 1. Blade 2. Balancer 1. Stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). 2. Place a long straight edge on top of the engine deck as Installing the Blades shown in figure 52.
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2. Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on (6.1cm) page 29. 24 in. 3. Measure engine deck height at location “A” (Fig. 53). 4. Measure engine deck height at location “B” (Fig. 53). 5. If the height at location “A” and “B” are not the same, change tire pressure slightly to make them the same.
Checking the Deck 3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and rotate the front pin counter clockwise (Fig. 58). Front-to-Rear Pitch 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 56). Measure at “C”...
m–1078 m–1078 Figure 59 Figure 61 m–2550 m–2550 Figure 60 Figure 62 5. If it does not measure correctly, add air pressure in rear Changing the Side-to-Side tires to raise height–of–cut Leveling 6. If it does not measure correctly, decrease air pressure in rear tires to lower height–of–cut.
10. Connect clutch wire connector to wire harness. 11. Install the carrier frame cover onto the cutting unit, then install and tighten the hand knobs. 11. Install PTO drive belt. m–5340 Figure 63 1. Traction belt 5. Clutch wire connector 2.
10. install the heat shield to the the engine deck and 3. Pull the caster wheel fork out of the mounting tube, carrier frame. leaving the spacer(s) on the bottom of the fork. Remember the location of the spacers on each fork to 11.
8. Grease the fitting on the carrier frame mounting tube using No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. Figure 68 m–5197 1. Locknut 4. Spanner Bushing Figure 67 2. Wheel Bolt 5. Roller Bearing 1. Carrier Frame Mounting 2.
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Note: Make sure the “L” end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 69. 3. Install bolt and nut. Place “J” hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig. 69). Important The grass deflector must be able to lower down into position.
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;...
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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.
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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.
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