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Toro 30696, Operator'S Manual

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Adding Fuel ....................................................... 14
Think Safety First ............................................... 15
Operating the Parking Brake ............................... 15
Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................ 15
Operating the Blade Control Lever

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

The Safety Interlock System................................ 17
Driving Forward or Backward............................. 17
Using the Lower Control Bar .............................. 17
Stopping the Machine......................................... 18
Transporting Machines ....................................... 19
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass .............. 19
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ............................... 19
Adjusting the Flow Baffle ................................... 20
Positioning the Flow Baffle................................. 21
Adjusting the Handle Height .............................. 22
Height of Cut Chart............................................ 24

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

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

How to Grease ................................................... 25
Lubricating the Caster and Wheel

Bearings ......................................................... 26

Greasing the Transmission Couplers ................... 26
Greasing the Mower Belt Idler ............................ 26

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

Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................... 27
Servicing the Engine Oil ..................................... 28
Servicing the Spark Plugs.................................... 29

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

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

Drive System Maintenance ..................................... 32

Checking the Tire Pressure ................................. 32

Cooling System Maintenance .................................. 33

Cleaning the Air Intake Screen ............................ 33
Cleaning the Cooling System............................... 33

Brake Maintenance ................................................. 33

Servicing the Brakes ........................................... 33

Belt Maintenance.................................................... 34

Checking the Belts.............................................. 34
Replacing the Traction Drive Belt........................ 34
Replacing the Transmission Drive Belt ................ 34
Replacing the Mower Belt ................................... 35
Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension ...................... 35

Mower Deck Maintenance ...................................... 38

Servicing the Cutting Blades ............................... 38
Adjusting the Blade Brake................................... 40
Replacing the Grass Deflector............................. 41

Storage ....................................................................... 42
Troubleshooting......................................................... 43

Schematics ................................................................. 45

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Summary of Contents for 30696

Page 1: ...mmercial Walk Behind Mower Fixed Deck T Bar Gear with 40in or 48in TURBO FORCE Cutting Unit Model No 30696 Serial No 270000001 and Up Model No 30698 Serial No 270000001 and Up Register at www Toro com...

Page 2: ...or to register your product 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...

Page 3: ...asing the Transmission Couplers 26 Greasing the Mower Belt Idler 26 Engine Maintenance 27 Servicing the Air Cleaner 27 Servicing the Engine Oil 28 Servicing the Spark Plugs 29 Fuel System Maintenance...

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: ...mation 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 cutti...

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: ...ls 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 82 2280 REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82 228...

Page 9: ...ing blade 3 Pull back to disengage 2 Push forward to engage 98 4387 1 Warning wear hearing protection 98 5130 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt nut to 75...

Page 10: ...110 2068 1 Read the Operator s Manual 105 0884 110 6916 Manufacturer s Mark 1 Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer 10...

Page 11: ...the machine check the oil level in the engine crankcase refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level Check the grease for the mower and mower deck Check the tire pressure refer to Checking the Tire Pressur...

Page 12: ...le 6 Lower control bar Throttle Control The throttle control has two positions Fast and Slow Blade Control Bail The bail is used in conjunction with the blade control lever PTO to engage the clutch an...

Page 13: ...coil Starter Pull recoil starter handle to start engine not shown in Figure 4 Fuel Shut off Valve Close the fuel shut off valve when transporting or storing mower Choke Use the choke to start a cold e...

Page 14: ...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 away...

Page 15: ...xposure Wear hearing protection when operating this machine Figure 5 1 Warning wear hearing protection Operating the Parking Brake Stop on level ground disengage drives engage parking brake shut off e...

Page 16: ...e turning the ignition key to off 3 Turn the ignition key to off Figure 7 Figure 7 1 Blade control lever PTO 3 Ignition key 2 Throttle lever 4 Set the parking brake and remove key 5 Pull wire off spar...

Page 17: ...ol lever forward The mower blades begin rotating 4 With the engine running release the blade control bail The engine should stop 5 Start the engine again 6 With the engine running turn the key switch...

Page 18: ...and mower in reverse 3 Lower Control Bar engaged and mower going forward 2 Pull up to assist machine Driving Backward Up a Curb 1 Disengage the mower blades 2 Select reverse to drive the machine 3 Dr...

Page 19: ...try to clear discharge area or mower blades unless you release the bail and the power take off PTO is off Rotate the ignition key to Off Also remove the key and pull the wires off the spark plug s Ad...

Page 20: ...inkage when you change the axle positions for proper traction and brake function Adjusting the Caster Position 1 Using the Height of Cut Chart adjust the caster spacers to match with the axle hole sel...

Page 21: ...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 The suggested use for this position is a fol...

Page 22: ...ns Lowers the engine power consumption Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS mower Figure 18 Adjusting the Handle Height The handle...

Page 23: ...mounting hole 3 Remove the lower flange bolts 3 8 x 1 inch and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame Figure 20 4 Pivot handle to desired operating position and install lower flange bolts 3 8 x 1 i...

Page 24: ...1 7 8 inch 48 mm 2 1 8 inch 54 mm 2 3 8 inch 60 mm 2 5 8 inch 67 mm 2 7 8 inch 73 mm C 2 0 2 1 8 inch 55 mm 2 3 8 inch 60 mm 2 5 8 inch 67 mm 2 7 8 inch 73 mm 3 1 8 inch 79 mm C 2 1 2 1 4 inch 57 mm 2...

Page 25: ...e cooling fins and shrouds Every 200 hours Replace the paper air cleaner element Replace the oil filter Replace the fuel filter Every 250 hours Grease the transmission couplers more often in dirty or...

Page 26: ...up any excess grease Lubricating the Caster and Wheel Bearings 1 Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles Figure 21 2 Lubricate the drive wheel bearings Figure 21 Figure 21 Greasing the...

Page 27: ...24 4 Unscrew the cover knob and remove the air cleaner cover Figure 24 5 Remove the 2 wing nuts and remove the air cleaner assembly Figure 24 6 Carefully pull the foam element off the paper element F...

Page 28: ...into the filler hole and damage the engine Figure 26 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler tube 5 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean Figure 26 6 Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube but do...

Page 29: ...adapter then tighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn Figure 28 5 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Servicing the Engine Oil 6 Run the engine for about 3 minutes stop the e...

Page 30: ...ner is dirty 2 If needed clean the spark plug with a wire brush to remove carbon deposits Figure 30 1 Center electrode insulator 3 Air gap not to scale 2 Side electrode Important Always replace the sp...

Page 31: ...fuel line off the fuel filter Figure 31 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...

Page 32: ...repair if needed 9 Wipe up any fuel that spilled Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly whichever occurs fi...

Page 33: ...ways set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjustment is required Checking the Brakes 1 Park the machine on a level surf...

Page 34: ...hairpin cotter securing brake rod to brake arm to relax belt idler tension Figure 36 2 Remove bottom and loosen top bolts of shield to rotate for belt clearance Figure 36 3 Lift the belt past idler a...

Page 35: ...the belt cover on the mower 4 Remove the idler pulley and the worn belt Figure 38 5 Install the new mower belt 6 Install the idler pulley 7 Engage the blade control PTO lever and check the belt tensio...

Page 36: ...e the hole that will give the correct adjustment 7 When the idler pulley is moved the belt guide must be moved Move the belt guide to the front position Figure 40 Figure 40 1 Rear idler pulley 4 Belt...

Page 37: ...st arm 3 Rear assist arm stop 2 Front assist arm stop 4 Turnbuckle 8 To adjust the assist arm link remove the hairpin cotter pin from the assist arm Figure 43 9 Loosen the nut against the yoke Figure...

Page 38: ...us personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Park the machine on a level surface disengage th...

Page 39: ...must not exceed 1 8 inch 3 mm If this dimension exceeds 1 8 inch 3 mm the blade is bent and must be replaced Refer to Removing the Blades and Installing the Blades A blade that is bent or damaged cou...

Page 40: ...er the cone washer Select the proper number of spacer s for the height of cut and slide the bolt into the spindle Figure 48 Important The curved part of the blade must point upward toward the inside o...

Page 41: ...the pivot brackets Figure 52 Remove damaged or worn grass deflector Figure 52 1 Bolt 5 Spring installed 2 Spacer 6 Grass Deflector 3 Locknut 7 L end of spring place behind deck edge before installing...

Page 42: ...ne 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 Fuel Tank in Fuel System Maintenance page 31 or operate e...

Page 43: ...gine loses power 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 8 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce the ground speed 2 Oil level in the crankcase is low 2 Add...

Page 44: ...k the belt tension 2 Mower deck belt is broken 2 Install a new deck belt 3 Mower deck belt is off pulley 3 Inspect the belt and replace if damaged Check the pulleys and idlers and adjust the belt tens...

Page 45: ...Schematics Electrical Schematic Rev 45...

Page 46: ...Notes 46...

Page 47: ...heduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period of two years If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage it must...

Page 48: ...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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