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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Causes

Corrective Action

The mower vibrates abnormally.

1. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent

or unbalanced.

1. Install new cutting blade(s).

2. The blade mounting bolt is

loose.

2. Tighten the blade mounting

bolt.

3. The engine mounting bolts are

loose.

3. Tighten the engine mounting

bolts.

4.  The engine pulley, idler pulley,

or blade pulley is loose.

4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.

5. The engine pulley is damaged.

5. Contact an Authorized Service

Dealer.

6. The blade spindle bent.

6. Contact an Authorized Service

Dealer.

The cutting height is uneven.

1. The blade(s) is/are not sharp.

1. Sharpen the blade(s).

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g

2. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent.

2. Install new cutting blade(s).

3. The mower is not level.

3. Level the mower from

side-to-side and front-to-rear.

4. The underside of the mower is

dirty.

4. Clean the underside of the

mower.

5. The tire pressure is incorrect.

5. Adjust the tire pressure.

6. The blade spindle bent.

6. Contact an Authorized Service

Dealer.

The blades do not rotate.

1. The drive belt is worn, loose or

broken.

1. Install a new drive belt.

2. The drive belt is off the pulley.

2. Install a drive belt and check

the adjusting shafts and belt
guides for the correct position.

3. The deck belt is worn, loose, or

broken.

3. Install a new deck belt.

4. The deck belt is off the pulley.

4. Install the deck pulley and

check the idler pulley, idler arm,
and spring for the correct
position and function.

Summary of Contents for 30149

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Original Instructions EN Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3328 775 44in SFS Side Discharge Mower For a Mid size Traction Unit Model No 30149 Serial No 240000001 and Up...

Page 2: ...ual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage Although Toro designs and produces safe products you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely You may contact Toro dire...

Page 3: ...cals 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 66 1340 66 6380 67 5360 68 83...

Page 4: ...s Locking pins 2 8 2 2 Installing the castor wheels 2 Carrier frame Flange screws 1 2 x 1 inch 25 mm Flange nuts 1 2 inch 1 6 6 Installing the carrier frame to the traction unit 3 Adjusting shafts Jam...

Page 5: ...st washers onto the castor wheel fork 4 Secure the assembly with a locking pin Fig 2 5 Set the castor wheel tire pressure to 12 15 psi 83 103 kPa 2 Step Installing the Carrier Frame to the Traction Un...

Page 6: ...7 5 in 127 mm cutting height 8 Clevis pin 9 Carrier frame 10 Cutting deck 11 Hairpin cotter 4 Step Installing the Drive Belt 1 Remove the hand knobs that hold the deck cover to the top of the cutting...

Page 7: ...ition of the belt guides and adjust them as necessary Note The belt guides should be about 1 8 inch 3 mm away from the belt Fig 8 1 2 m 7680 Figure 8 1 Belt guide 2 2 Drive belt 13 Check the front to...

Page 8: ...ase the blade control bail 4 To disengage the blades release the blade control bail or push the blade control switch to the Off position Adjusting the Height of Cut The height of cut is adjustable fro...

Page 9: ...ion so that the gage wheel is 3 8 inch 9 5 mm off the ground for the desired height of cut Fig 11 3 Install the stud nut and the washer Fig 11 4 Repeat the adjustment on the other gage wheels Adjustin...

Page 10: ...frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again 2 days later at a lower height setting Cutting Speed To improve the quality of cut operate the mac...

Page 11: ...ent keep extra blades on hand A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect t...

Page 12: ...ace bent or damaged blade with a new blade Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of blade Warning Removing the Blades Replace the blades when they hit a solid object if they are...

Page 13: ...all tires to specifications and check for bent blades Refer to Checking for Bent Blades on page 12 3 Set the height of cut to the 2 1 2 inch position Refer to Adjusting the Height Of Cut in the Opera...

Page 14: ...to side Fig 22 A Front B m 1078 Figure 22 Note Measure at locations A and B Fig 22 from a level surface to the cutting edge of blades Fig 23 MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m 2550 Figure...

Page 15: ...g s 2 Remove the hand knobs holding the deck cover to the top of the cutting unit and remove the deck cover 3 Remove the drive belt Refer to Replacing the Drive Belt steps 1 through 4 on page 15 4 Dis...

Page 16: ...into the top and bottom of the carrier frame mounting tubes To check the bushings move the castor forks back and forth and side to side If a castor fork is loose the bushings are worn and must be repl...

Page 17: ...er bearing supported by a spanner bushing If the bearing is kept well lubricated wear will be minimal Failure to keep the bearing well lubricated will cause rapid wear A wobbly castor wheel usually in...

Page 18: ...deck edge Note Ensure that the L end of spring is installed behind the deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in Figure 32 3 Install the bolt and nut Place the J hook end of the spring around t...

Page 19: ...Sharpen the blade s g g 2 The cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 The mower is not level 3 Level the mower from side to side and front to rear 4 The underside of the mower is d...

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