Toro 30261TE, Operator'S Manual

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All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
2003 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian
ICES-002.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est
conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.
Contents
Page
Introduction 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Lawn Mower Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Pressure 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Power 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slope Chart 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline and Oil 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Gasoline 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Engine Oil Level 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Upper Handle 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Shift Lever Plate and Fuel Tank 14 . .
Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Control Rods 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Washers 17 . .
Operation 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Parking Brake 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Stopping the Engine 19 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Mower Blade Control (PTO) 19 . . . .
The Safety Interlock System 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Forward or Backward 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Lower Control Bar Operation 21 . . . . . . .
Stopping the Machine 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting Machines 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Discharge or Mulch Grass 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Center Gage Wheels 23 . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Handle Height 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Mid–Size Weight Kit 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintenance 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 24 . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Engine Oil 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cooling System 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuse 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Brakes 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Electric Clutch 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuel Tank 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuel Filter 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Cutting Blades 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correcting the Mower Quality of Cut 33 . . . . . . . . .
Frame Set Up 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 35 . . . . . . .
Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 35 . . . . . . .
Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Leveling 36 . . . . .
Changing the Side-to-Side Leveling 36 . . . . . . . . . .
Matching Height of Cut 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Traction Drive Belt 37 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Transmission Belt 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Mower Belt 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the PTO Drive Belt 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings 39 . . . .
Caster Wheel and Bearings Service 40 . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Grass Deflector 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Diagram 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Storage 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual 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.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
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
product.