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Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................ 15
Operating the Neutral Locks............................... 15
Operating the Mower Blade Control

(PTO) ............................................................ 16

The Safety Interlock System................................ 16
Driving the Machine Forward and

Backward ....................................................... 17

Bringing the Machine to the Neutral

Position.......................................................... 17

Stopping the Machine......................................... 17
Pushing the Machine by Hand............................. 18
Transporting Machines ....................................... 18
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass .............. 18
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ............................... 19
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers ......................... 19
Adjusting the Handle Height .............................. 20
Adjusting the Flow Baffle ................................... 21
Positioning the Flow Baffle................................. 22
Using the Mid-Size Weight.................................. 23

Maintenance............................................................... 25

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 25
Lubrication............................................................. 26

How to Grease ................................................... 26
Lubricating the Bearings ..................................... 26
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler and Mower

Deck Belt Idler ............................................... 26

Engine Maintenance............................................... 27

Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................... 27
Servicing the Engine Oil ..................................... 28
Servicing the Spark Plugs.................................... 30

Fuel System Maintenance ....................................... 31

Draining the Fuel Tank ....................................... 31
Servicing the Fuel Filter ...................................... 31

Electrical System Maintenance................................ 32

Servicing the Battery........................................... 32
Servicing the Fuses ............................................. 35

Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 35

Adjusting the Speed Control Linkage .................. 35
Temporary Neutral Stud Adjustment .................. 36
Adjusting the Hydro Control Linkages ................ 37
Adjusting the Neutral Stud.................................. 39
Adjusting the Control Rod.................................. 40
Adjusting the Tracking ....................................... 41
Adjusting the Traction Spring ............................. 41
Checking the Tire Pressure ................................. 41
Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork

Bushings ........................................................ 42

Servicing the Caster Wheel and Bearings ............. 43
Adjusting the Electric Clutch .............................. 43

Cooling System Maintenance .................................. 44

Cleaning the Air Intake Screen ............................ 44

Brake Maintenance ................................................. 44

Servicing the Brake............................................. 44

Belt Maintenance.................................................... 45

Replacing the Mower Belt ................................... 45
Replacing the PTO Drive Belt............................. 46
Adjusting the PTO Drive Belt Idler Spring

Anchor........................................................... 47

Replacing the Pump Drive Belt ........................... 47

Hydraulic System Maintenance ............................... 48

Servicing the Hydraulic System ........................... 48

Mower Deck Maintenance ...................................... 51

Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................... 51
Correcting the Mower Quality of Cut .................. 53
Frame Set Up ..................................................... 53
Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear

Pitch............................................................... 55

Changing the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear

Pitch............................................................... 56

Checking the Mower Deck Side-to-Side

Height ............................................................ 56

Changing the Mower Deck Side-to-Side

Height ............................................................ 56

Matching Height of Cut ...................................... 57
Replacing the Grass Deflector............................. 57

Cleaning ................................................................. 58

Cleaning Under the Mower ................................. 58
Waste Disposal ................................................... 58

Storage ....................................................................... 59

Cleaning and Storage .......................................... 59

Troubleshooting......................................................... 60
Schematics ................................................................. 62

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Summary of Contents for 30284

Page 1: ...Hydro with 36in 40in 48in or 52in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit Model No 30284 Serial No 280000001 and Up Model No 30286 Serial No 280000001 and Up Model No 30288 Serial No 280000001 and Up Model No 30289...

Page 2: ...information contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers...

Page 3: ...5 Adjusting the Speed Control Linkage 35 Temporary Neutral Stud Adjustment 36 Adjusting the Hydro Control Linkages 37 Adjusting the Neutral Stud 39 Adjusting the Control Rod 40 Adjusting the Tracking...

Page 4: ...mmable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel or drain the machine...

Page 5: ...information you must know This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death This product is designed for...

Page 6: ...Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required 6...

Page 7: ...Slope Chart 7...

Page 8: ...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 1 523552 43 8480 66 1340 68 8340 95 2814 98 0776 98 438...

Page 9: ...other injuries 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 8 Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns 4 Wear eye protection 9 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 5 Read the...

Page 10: ...e the mower with the deflector up or removed 9 To park squeeze the drive levers and rotate the neutral locks forward 4 Stop the engine and pick up debris before operating 10 To drive rotate the neutra...

Page 11: ...10 Drive Lever 5 Hour meter 11 Fuel shut off valve 6 Blade control switch PTO Throttle Control The throttle control has two positions Fast and Slow Choke Use the choke to start a cold engine Operator...

Page 12: ...r meter will flash 3 hours before and after a service interval The service intervals are set for the first 8 hours every 100 hours there after and every 400 hours Note Make sure maintenance is done at...

Page 13: ...can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Always place gasoline containers on the ground a...

Page 14: ...rst Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section Knowing this information could help you or any bystanders avoid injury The use of protective equipment for eyes hearing...

Page 15: ...t position Stopping the Engine 1 Move drive levers to neutral and set neutral locks 2 Move the throttle lever to slow Figure 6 3 Move the speed control lever to neutral and release the OPC levers to d...

Page 16: ...lock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury Do not tamper with the interlock switches Check the operation of the interlock switches daily a...

Page 17: ...the throttle control in the fast position for best performance The forward speed of the machine can be increased or decreased by moving the speed control lever while the machine is in motion Driving...

Page 18: ...he machine to the desired location 5 Set the parking brake 6 Close the by pass valves but do not overtighten them Important Do not start or operate the machine with the by pass valves open Damage to s...

Page 19: ...d number of spacers corresponding to the height of cut desired Figure 13 2 Using the lift handle raise side of deck and remove hairpin cotter Figure 13 3 Add or remove spacers if needed and then align...

Page 20: ...ch of cutting height may be seen Adjusting the outside anti scalp rollers to the minimum setting of 3 8 inch 10 mm will help prevent the mower deck cutting too low on the outside and minimize the mism...

Page 21: ...nd tighten the nuts against the swivel Figure 18 7 Adjust the control rod length by rotating the control rod in the rod fitting Figure 18 8 Install hairpin cotter between drive levers and neutral lock...

Page 22: ...e moisture content and height of grass Note If the engine power draws down and the mower ground speed is the same open up the baffle Position A This is the full rear position see Figure 21 The suggest...

Page 23: ...he position of the weight as installed at the factory Mower Deck Size Number of weights install Position of the weight 36 inches 1 Front 40 inches 1 Front 48 inches none none 52 inches 1 Rear Any rear...

Page 24: ...Figure 24 Installing the front weight 1 Bolt 3 Weight 2 Washer 4 Nut Figure 25 Installing the rear weight 1 Nut 3 Washer 2 Weight 4 Bolt 24...

Page 25: ...k the tire pressure Check the mower belt Check the PTO drive belt Check the pump drive belt Every 100 hours Change the engine oil Check the spark plugs Adjust the electric clutch Check the hydraulic l...

Page 26: ...the front caster pivot bearing Every 400 hours Grease the front wheel bearings more often in dirty or dusty conditions Every 50 hours Grease the side bearings 1 Lubricate the front caster wheel beari...

Page 27: ...the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Clean around th...

Page 28: ...paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element Figure 30 2 Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the...

Page 29: ...arking brake 4 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 5 Slide the drain hose over the oil drain valve 6 Place a pan below the drain...

Page 30: ...gure 35 Figure 35 1 Spark plug wire spark plug 4 Clean around the spark plugs to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage 5 Remove the spark plugs and the metal washers...

Page 31: ...f the fuel filter Figure 37 Open the fuel shut off valve and allow the gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan Note Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is emp...

Page 32: ...on 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling...

Page 33: ...Installing the Battery 1 Place the batter onto the machine Figure 39 2 Secure the battery with the hold down plate j bolts and locknuts 3 First install the positive red battery cable to positive batte...

Page 34: ...cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis 5 Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells Add distilled water if necessary until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line Figure...

Page 35: ...nkage 1 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Move the speed control lever located on the console...

Page 36: ...ng tab 3 Safety switch 2 1 8 to 1 4 inch 3 to 6 mm space 12 To adjust the switch location loosen the two neutral bracket screws holding the switch plate to the frame Figure 45 13 Adjust the switch up...

Page 37: ...brake 5 Start the engine and move the throttle ahead to the full throttle position 6 Press and hold the OPC levers down Note The OPC levers must be held down whenever the speed control lever is out of...

Page 38: ...ol lever in the neutral position 2 Place the right drive lever in the full forward position 3 Hold the OPC levers down Note The OPC levers must be held down whenever the speed control lever is out of...

Page 39: ...ull forward position 5 Squeeze one drive lever until an increased resistance is felt This is neutral position This is where the clevis pin in the yoke comes to the back end of the slot in the control...

Page 40: ...clevis pin Rotate the rod in the rod fitting Figure 52 2 Lengthen the control rod if the tire is turning in reverse and shorten the rod if the tire is turning forward 3 Rotate the rod several turns i...

Page 41: ...to increase the traction as attachments such as a sulky or bagger are added to the mower and excessively uneven terrain Use Figure 55 for the traction spring options Figure 55 1 Traction spring 4 Medi...

Page 42: ...on each fork to ensure correct installation and to maintain a level deck 4 Insert a pin punch into the mounting tube and carefully drive out the bushings Figure 58 Clean the inside of the mounting tu...

Page 43: ...l hub Grease the roller bearing and spanner bushing and slide them into the wheel hub Place the second bushing into the wheel hub Figure 59 6 Install the caster wheel into the caster fork and secure w...

Page 44: ...should take a reasonable amount of force If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjustment is required Refer to Adjusting the Parking Brake Note When the brake is engaged the brake handle sho...

Page 45: ...g parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Unlatch and remove the carrier frame cover 4 Unlatch and remove the belt covers 5 Remove the PTO drive belt Refer to Replacing the PTO Drive Bel...

Page 46: ...frame 6 Roll the belt off of the center pulley on the mower deck Figure 64 Refer to Figure 65 to roll the belt off left pulley for a 36 inch mower deck Use caution when removing the belt as tension w...

Page 47: ...igure 66 1 PTO drive belt idler pulley 4 Most tension for worn belts 2 PTO drive Belt 5 Medium tension for normal belt conditions 3 Idler spring 6 Least tension for new belts Replacing the Pump Drive...

Page 48: ...nt Other fluids could cause system damage Hydraulic System Oil Capacity 67 oz 2 0 l Note There are two ways of checking the hydraulic oil One is when the oil is warm and one is when the oil is cold Th...

Page 49: ...severe burns Allow the hydraulic fluid to cool before performing any maintenance to the hydraulic system 1 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts t...

Page 50: ...the tire in the forward direction 5 Check the hydraulic fluid level as it drops add fluid as required to maintain the proper level 6 Repeat this procedure for the opposite wheel 7 Thoroughly clean the...

Page 51: ...es Figure 71 1 Cutting Edge 3 Wear slot forming in curved area 2 Sail 4 Crack in the curved area 2 Inspect the blades especially the curved area Figure 71 If you notice any cracks wear or a slot formi...

Page 52: ...e optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine use genuine Toro replacement blades Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non conformance with safety stand...

Page 53: ...parking brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 3 Adjust the tire pre...

Page 54: ...tire pressure slightly to make them the same Checking the Carrier Frame Front to Rear Pitch The carrier frame must have a pitch between 1 8 inch 3 mm to 3 8 inch 9 mm over the length of 24 inches 61...

Page 55: ...slightly to make it level Figure 81 1 Caster Wheel 4 Same height at locations A and B 2 Carrier Frame 5 Caster spacers 3 Front height of cut pins Checking the Mower Deck Front to Rear Pitch 1 Adjust t...

Page 56: ...Tighten the jam nuts Figure 84 Checking the Mower Deck Side to Side Height 1 Adjust the rear tire pressure to specifications refer to Maintenance 2 Position the blades side to side Measure at C and D...

Page 57: ...harge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator s or bystander s direction and result in serious injury Also contact with the blade could occur Never operate the lawn mower u...

Page 58: ...control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Raise the front o...

Page 59: ...izer conditioner additive to fuel in the tank B Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes C Stop engine allow to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Servicing the F...

Page 60: ...ase is low 2 Add oil to the crankcase Engine overheats 3 Cooling fins and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged 3 Remove the obstruction from the cooling fins and air passages 1 Spe...

Page 61: ...ley and check the idler pulley idler arm and spring for correct position and function 5 Broken or missing idler spring 5 Replace the spring 6 Electric clutch out of adjustment 6 Adjust the clutch air...

Page 62: ...Schematics Hydraulic Schematic Rev A 62...

Page 63: ...Electrical Schematic Rev A 63...

Page 64: ...s no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as lters f...

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