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Operator’s Manual

Original Instructions (EN)

Form No. 3327–410

Mid–Size Mower

ProLine Hydro 17 HP with 52 inch Side
Discharge Mower

Model No. 30436—Serial No. 230000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for 30436

Page 1: ...ator s Manual Original Instructions EN Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3327 410 Mid Size Mower ProLine Hydro 17 HP with 52 inch Side Discharge Mower Model No 30436 Serial No 230000001 an...

Page 2: ...s 14 Installing the Handle Assembly 15 Installing the Fuel Tank 16 Installing the Control Rods 17 Installing the Speed Control Rod 17 Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Washers 18 Page Checking th...

Page 3: ...be extremely careful Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or...

Page 4: ...Never raise deck with the blades running Never operate with the PTO shield or other guards not securely in place Be sure all interlocks are attached adjusted properly and functioning properly Never op...

Page 5: ...cause loss of control Turn off blades when not mowing Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from attachment discharge area underside of mower and any moving parts while engine is running Stop...

Page 6: ...Keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check safety systems for proper operation before each use Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are ma...

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

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Page 9: ...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 1 523552 43 8480 66 1340 67 5360 68 8...

Page 10: ...10 98 0776 98 4387 1 Warning wearhearing protection 104 8186 104 2838 104 8569 105 4110 106 5532 106 0699 106 5513 105 4109...

Page 11: ...efore operating 5 Cutting of hand or foot mower 6 Engine stop 7 Engine run 8 Engine ignition 9 Hour meter 10 To drive forward move the controls as illustrated 11 To place the machine in neutral move t...

Page 12: ...cause blindness or severe burns 6 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast 7 Maximum fill line 8 Minimum fill line 9 Instructions for activating the battery 104 4163 1 Explosion ha...

Page 13: ...t possible then refuel 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 contac...

Page 14: ...studs installed Bolt 5 16 x 7 8 inch Lock washer 5 16 inch Washer 5 16 inch Spring Hose clamp 1 2 2 4 2 1 Installing the fuel tank 3 E ring 2 Installing the control rods 4 Cotter pin Washer 1 1 Instal...

Page 15: ...with upper mounting holes in rear frame Fig 2 2 Secure the handle at each upper mounting hole with a flange bolt 3 8 x 1 1 4 inch and flange nut Fig 2 3 Select the low position for the lower mounting...

Page 16: ...such as WD 40 to the end of the fuel line Note Make sure the fuel line and clamp are on as shown in Figure 3 m 6504 2 1 3 Figure 3 1 Fuel line 2 Clamp 3 Fuel tank connection 4 Secure the right side of...

Page 17: ...1 4 Figure 5 1 Control rod 2 Rod fitting 3 2 1 2 inch 63 5 mm from bottom 4 E ring 4 Step Parts needed for this step 1 Cotter pin 1 Washer Installing the Speed Control Rod 1 Install the swivel into th...

Page 18: ...ssure 7 Step Parts needed for this step 1 Rear weight 2 Capscrews 2 Washers 2 Nuts Installing the Mid Size Weight 1 Remove lag screws securing weight to the shipping crate Remove the weight and discar...

Page 19: ...ry with a paper towel Note Never fill the battery with electrolyte while the battery installed in the machine Electrolyte can be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion 3 Remove the vent caps from...

Page 20: ...ulic Fluid on page 38 Check the engine oil level before the engine is first started Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 31 10 Step No parts needed for this step Setting Up the Hydro Linkage...

Page 21: ...control lever This machine has a variable speed control with a neutral position This controls and limits how fast the machine will travel Drive levers Move the speed control lever to the desired forwa...

Page 22: ...position Allow engine to warm up and then move the throttle control to the FAST position Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever to the Slow position Fig 13 2 Squeeze the drive levers to the Neutral posit...

Page 23: ...e Parking Brake 1 Push the brake handle forward Fig 15 Operating Mower Blade Control PTO The blade control switch PTO in conjunction with the Operator Presence Control OPC levers engage and disengage...

Page 24: ...e the OPC levers The engine should kill 6 If all the above conditions are not met have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately Driving Forward or Backward The throttle contro...

Page 25: ...machine ensure the by pass valves are closed Note The machine will not drive unless by pass valves are closed Transporting Machines Use a heavy duty trailer or truck to transport the machine Ensure t...

Page 26: ...Important All four hairpin cotter pins must be in the same hole location and with the correct number of spacers for a level cut 2 1 3 4 2 4 1 5 m 6365 Figure 19 1 Carrier Frame 2 Hairpin Cotter 3 Fron...

Page 27: ...igure 24 1 Speed control rod 2 Swivel 3 Nut 4 Speed control crank 5 Cotter pin 6 Washer 3 Loosen the upper flange bolts 3 8 x 1 inch and flange nut securing handle to rear frame Fig 25 4 Remove the lo...

Page 28: ...machine includes a weight installed in the rear position Fig 26 The weight mounted in the rear position is recommended except when a Tru Trak Sulky is installed The weight mounted in the back positio...

Page 29: ...clean1 40 Hours Tires check pressure PTO Belt Idler Arm grease Hydraulic Oil check 50 Hours Belts check Paper Air Cleaner clean1 100 Hours Oil change1 Spark Plug s check Electric Clutch adjust Engine...

Page 30: ...er to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage Pull out on retaining latches and remove the air cleaner cover Fig 27 m 4689 5 1 2 3 4 Figure 27 1 Retaining latch 2 Cover 3 Nut 4 Fo...

Page 31: ...sandy Oil Type Detergent oil API service SE SF or SG Crankcase Capacity with new filter 57 1 2 oz 1 7 l without new filter 51 oz 1 5 l Viscosity See table below Checking the Engine Oil Level 1 Park t...

Page 32: ...are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Drain the oil from the engine refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 32 2 Remove the old filter Fig 32 3 Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replace...

Page 33: ...n the spark plug s to 11 ft lb 15 N m 3 Push the wire s onto the spark plug s Fig 33 Fuse Service Service Interval Specification The electrical system is protected by a fuse It requires no maintenance...

Page 34: ...isconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 36 4 Lift the red rubber cover up on the positive cable Disconnect the positive cable red cover from the battery post Fig 36 5 Remov...

Page 35: ...evel is up to the UPPER line Fig 37 on the battery case 6 Reinstall battery vent caps Charging the Battery Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode Never smoke near the battery and keep s...

Page 36: ...re 41 Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval Specification Before each use check and clean engine cooling system Remove any build up of grass dirt or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder...

Page 37: ...operty Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold Do this outdoors in an open area Wipe up any gasoline that spills Never smoke when draining gasoline and stay away from an open flame o...

Page 38: ...ydraulic Fluid Check the hydraulic fluid level before engine is first started Check the hydraulic fluid level after first 8 operating hours Check the hydraulic fluid level after every 40 operating hou...

Page 39: ...e stop the engine and remove key from ignition switch Important Do not substitute automotive oil filter or severe hydraulic system damage may result 2 Remove hydro cap and temporarily cover opening wi...

Page 40: ...ands away from pin hole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system before performing a...

Page 41: ...ws holding the switch plate Fig 51 Temporary Neutral Stud Adjustment 1 Move the left and right hand neutral lock latches to the unlatched position Fig 14 2 Move the speed control lever to the neutral...

Page 42: ...o the neutral position Fig 49 5 Loosen the front nut on left hydro control linkage as shown in figure 54 6 Turn the left rear adjusting nut counter clockwise until wheel rotates forward Fig 54 7 Turn...

Page 43: ...he washers Fig 56 7 Adjust spring length by turning the nut at the front of the spring Fig 56 8 After adjusting the right hydro control linkage move the speed control lever forward and then back to th...

Page 44: ...repeat steps 8 and 9 11 After adjustments are made tighten the nut against the yoke 12 Repeat this procedure for the opposite side Adjusting the Control Rod Checking the Control Rod 1 With rear of ma...

Page 45: ...emove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 4 To set the parking brake it should take a reasonable amount of force If it engages too hard or easily adjust...

Page 46: ...g Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut keep the blades sharp For convenient sharpening and replacement you may want to keep extra blades on hand A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of...

Page 47: ...nd could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders Always replace bent or damaged blade with a new blade Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of blade Warning Removing the Blad...

Page 48: ...36 4 Check that the blades and spindle shafts are not bent Refer to Checking for Bent Blades on page 47 5 Set the height of cut to the 4 inch 101 6 mm position Refer to Adjusting the Height Of Cut in...

Page 49: ...1 4 3 8 inch 6 mm 10 mm pitch over 24 inch 61 cm length 4 Height at locations A and B 5 Caster spacers 2 Measure carrier frame height at location A Fig 71 3 Measure carrier frame height at location B...

Page 50: ...ht of cut posts Changing the Deck Front to Rear Pitch by Adjusting Front Height of Cut Posts 1 To change the front to rear pitch the front height of cut posts can be adjusted Fig 75 2 To raise the fro...

Page 51: ...79 5 If it does not measure correctly add air pressure in rear tires to raise height of cut 6 If it does not measure correctly decrease air pressure in rear tires to lower height of cut 7 Check carrie...

Page 52: ...ing from idler arm Remove the drive belt from the PTO engagement pulley and the center spindle pulley Fig 81 5 Remove the worn drive belt Fig 81 6 Install the new drive belt onto the PTO engagement pu...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 85 Remove dam...

Page 55: ...CK VIOLET YELLOW WHITE D1 Hour Meter BK F1 30A IGNITION MODULES PK SPARK PLUG VIO T R PK GND BK BN SW2 PTO SWITCH F2 25A Park Brake Switch On VIO START R STARTER VIO TERMINAL VIEW FROM BACK OF SWITCH...

Page 56: ...56 Hydraulic Diagram A B A B Motor Right Side Motor Left side Pump Right Side Pump Left side Expansion Tank Filter Charge Pump Inlet Case Drain m 5225...

Page 57: ...page 37 D Restart the engine and run it until it stops E Choke or prime the engine F Start and run the engine until it will not start again Use the primer if equipped on machine several times to ensu...

Page 58: ...is dirty 2 Clean air cleaner element 3 Oil level in crankcase is low 3 Add oil to crankcase 4 Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged 4 Remove obstruction from cooling fi...

Page 59: ...bolts 4 Loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 4 Tighten the appropriate pulley 5 Engine pulley is damaged 5 Contact Authorized Service Dealer 6 Blade spindle bent 6 Contact Authorized Serv...

Page 60: ...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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