Toro 30431 Operator'S Manual Download Page 48

LCE

The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

A Limited Warranty

Conditions and Products Covered

The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company,
pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair
the listed Toro Products if defective in materials or workmanship.
The following time periods apply from the date of purchase:

Products

Warranty Period

All Products

1 year

All Spindles

2 years parts and labor;

third year, parts only

Engines/Hydraulic Systems* on
the following:

2 years

Outfront and Mid-Mount Z’s
ProLine Mid-Size Mowers
Groundsmaster

 Riding Mowers

Backpack Blowers

Deck Shells (36

–72

) on the

following:

2 years

ProLine Mid-Size Mowers
Mid-Mount Z’s

Electric Clutch on 200 Series
Mid-Mount Z’s

2 years

This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor, but you must
pay transportation costs.

This warranty applies to:

Outfront and Mid-Mount Z’s

ProLine Mid-Size Mowers

Groundsmaster Riding Mowers

Turf Maintenance Equipment

Debris Management Equipment

* Some engines used on Toro LCE Products are warranted by the

engine manufacturer.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

If you think that your Toro Product contains a defect in materials or
workmanship, follow this procedure:

1Contact any Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to

arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer
convenient to you, access our website at www.Toro.com.
U.S. Customers may also call 800-348-2424.

2Bring the product and your proof of purchase (sales receipt)

to the Service Dealer.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s
analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

LCB Customer Service Department
Toro Warranty Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN  55420-1196
888-577-7466 (U.S. customers)
877-484-9255 (Canada customers)

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance
procedures described in the operator’s manual. Such routine
maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your
expense.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

There is 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 filters,
fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, blade sharpening, brake and
clutch adjustments.

Any product or part which has been altered or misused or
required replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents,
or lack of proper maintenance.

Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminants in the
fuel system, or failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior
to any period of non-use over three months.

Pickup and delivery charges.

All repairs covered by this warranty must be performed by an
Authorized Toro Service Dealer using Toro approved replacement
parts.

General Conditions

Repair by an Authorized Toro Service Dealer is your sole remedy
under this warranty.

Neither The Toro Company nor Toro Warranty Company is liable
for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection
with the use of the Toro Products covered by this warranty,
including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or
service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use
pending completion of repairs under this warranty.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for
ordinary use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a
particular purpose) are limited to the duration of the express
warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Countries Other than the United States or Canada

Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from 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 dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or
have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty
Company.

Part No. 374-0037 Rev. C

Summary of Contents for 30431

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual English EN Form No 3327 396 Rev A Mid Size Mower ProLine Pistol Grip Gear 15 HP with 44 inch Side Discharge Mower Model No 30431 Serial No 230000001 and Up...

Page 2: ...e Assembly 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 Page Checking the Ti...

Page 3: ...facturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this machine Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury To red...

Page 4: ...are of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs Use care when loading or unloading the machine into or from a traile...

Page 5: ...grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep...

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

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Page 9: ...s 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 67 5360 68 8340 93 1122 95 2814 98 077...

Page 10: ...10 104 8186 104 8569 105 4111 105 4146 106 5532 106 0699 106 5511 106 0635...

Page 11: ...s to be hit by thrown objects 3 Do not operate the mower with the deflector up or removed 4 Stop the engine and pick up debris before operating 5 Cutting of hand or foot mower 6 Engine stop 7 Engine r...

Page 12: ...such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the f...

Page 13: ...Lock washer 5 16 inch Washer 5 16 inch Spring Hose clamp 1 1 2 2 4 2 1 Installing shift lever plate and fuel tank 3 No parts needed Adjusting the shift lever plate 4 Clevis pin Washer Hairpin cotter...

Page 14: ...e Handle assembly must be installed before fuel tank is installed 2 Step Parts needed for this step 1 Fuel tank with studs installed 1 Shift lever plate 2 Bolts 5 16 x 7 8 inch 2 Lock washers 5 16 inc...

Page 15: ...onnection 3 Step No parts needed for this step Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate 1 Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever in slot of shifter lever plate The clearance between top and bo...

Page 16: ...ntrol rod length by threading rod in or out of rod fitting until there is a 3 16 to 1 4 inch 5 mm to 6 mm clearance between the control rod and bottom of neutral brake lock Fig 9 3 Install control rod...

Page 17: ...ive equipment for eyes hearing feet and head is recommended This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85dBA at the operator s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure...

Page 18: ...7 Ignition switch 8 Handle 9 Fuel shut off valve Parking Brake and Neutral Lock Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended Setting the Parking Brake 1 Squeeze the d...

Page 19: ...e fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing machine as fuel leakage may occur Before storing the machine pull the wire off the spark plug s to prevent possibility of accidental star...

Page 20: ...g and holding the OPC levers down move shift lever into a gear Release the OPC levers The engine should kill 7 If all the above conditions are not met have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safe...

Page 21: ...grass deflector routes material down toward the turf If the grass deflector is ever damaged replace it immediately Never put your hands or feet under the mower Never try to clear discharge area or mo...

Page 22: ...e Height The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator s height preference 1 Remove hairpin cotter washer and clevis pin securing control rod fitting to idler bracket Fig 20 m 6591 1 2 4 3...

Page 23: ...eight kit mounted in the front position is required when a Tru Trak Sulky is installed The weight kit mounted in the back position is optional when a Tru Trak Sulky is not installed Fig 21 Installing...

Page 24: ...eck Electric Clutch adjust Engine clean outside 200 Hours Oil Filter change 200 hours or every other oil change Fuel Filter replace Paper Air Cleaner replace1 250 Hours Transmission Couplings grease1...

Page 25: ...arm water When the element is clean rinse it thoroughly 2 Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth 3 Put one or two ounces of oil on the element Fig 23 Squeeze the element to distribute the oi...

Page 26: ...w slowly pour only enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to the Full mark Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged 1 2 3 Figure 25 1 Oil dipstick...

Page 27: ...Spark Plug Service Service Interval Specification Check the spark plug s after every 100 operating hours Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the...

Page 28: ...grease How to Grease 1 Disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to Off Remove the key 2 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off t...

Page 29: ...heck and clean engine cooling system 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...

Page 30: ...e valve Fig 35 Open fuel shut off valve and allow 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 empty Refer to Replacing...

Page 31: ...ach of the three slots to ensure the plates are parallel to each other m 2600 1 2 3 Figure 38 1 Adjusting nut 2 Slot 3 Feeler gauge Servicing the Brakes Service Interval Specification Before each use...

Page 32: ...raking pressure 8 Install the trunnion into the hole for the brake rod Fig 39 Tighten the wing nut 9 Secure trunnion to brake lever with washer and hair pin cotter Fig 39 10 Check the brake operation...

Page 33: ...tate the blades until the ends face forward and backward Fig 41 Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge position A of the blades Fig 42 Note this dimension Front m 1078 A A A Figure 41 MEASUR...

Page 34: ...1855 Figure 45 1 Blade 2 Balancer Installing the Blades 1 Install the blade onto the spindle shaft Fig 43 Important The sail part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower t...

Page 35: ...before leaving the operating position 3 Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on page 29 4 Measure engine deck height at location A Fig 47 5 Measure engine deck height at location B...

Page 36: ...cations A and B 5 Caster spacers Checking the Deck Front to Rear Pitch 1 Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit 2 Position one blade front to rear Fig 50 Measure at C and D locations F...

Page 37: ...t B m 1078 Figure 53 MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m 2550 Figure 54 Changing the Side to Side Leveling Changing the side to side leveling is done by adjusting tire pressure Changing the...

Page 38: ...spring length should not exceed 7 5 8 inches with the paring brake engaged Fig 57 6 Install adjustment bolt assembly and spring 7 Repeat for opposite side m 6595 6 1 2 3 5 4 Figure 57 1 Position A Ne...

Page 39: ...tainer 4 Tension spring 5 Clutch wire connector 6 Pivot bolt 7 Drive pulley 8 Engine deck Replacing the Mower Belt Squealing when the belt is rotating blades slipping when cutting grass frayed belt ed...

Page 40: ...worn drive belt Fig 61 6 Install the new drive belt onto the PTO engagement pulley and the top groove of the center spindle pulley Fig 61 7 Install belt onto idler pulley and then install idler sprin...

Page 41: ...f the caster wheel fork does not slide into the new bushings ream both bushings to an inside diameter of 1 126 inch 29 mm 8 Grease the fitting on the carrier frame mounting tube using No 2 general pur...

Page 42: ...lawn mower unless you install a cover plate a mulch plate or a grass chute and catcher Warning 1 Remove the locknut bolt spring and spacer holding the deflector to the pivot brackets Fig 65 Remove dam...

Page 43: ...Neutral 2 3 5 4 1 Operator Presence Switch No Operator K1 Interlock Relay BK T Y Y Y GND W MAG REG AC AC IGNITION MODULES SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG PK PK BU Y BK BLUE PK BK BN BU PK 1 2 5 4 7 8 W OR GY GN...

Page 44: ...ot store stabilizer conditioned gasoline over 90 days 9 Remove the spark plug s and check its condition refer to Servicing the Spark Plug page 27 With the spark plug s removed from the engine pour two...

Page 45: ...level in crankcase is low 2 Add oil to crankcase 3 Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged 3 Remove obstruction from cooling fins and air passages Machine does not drive...

Page 46: ...ct 5 Adjust tire pressure 6 Blade spindle bent 6 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Blades do not rotate 1 PTO Drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Install new drive belt 2 PTO Drive belt is off pulley...

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Page 48: ...ered There is 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 suc...

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