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Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.

FORM NO. 3322–180

ProLine Mid-Size

13 HP

Traction Unit

Model No. 30159 – 990001 & Up

Summary of Contents for ProLine 30159

Page 1: ...arefully It contains information about your safety and the safety of others Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product FORM NO 3322 180 ProLine Mid Size...

Page 2: ...ou allow to use the product about safe operation The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even deat...

Page 3: ...nk Safety First 15 Controls 15 Parking Brake 16 Starting and Stopping the Engine 17 Operating Mower Blade Control PTO 18 The Safety Interlock System 18 Driving Forward or Backward 19 Lower Control Bar...

Page 4: ...when equipped with a grass bag for catching cut grass Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to user or bystanders Note This engine is NOT equipped with a spark arrester muffler U...

Page 5: ...ficial light 4 Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes Wear skid resistant shoes on slopes 5 Always we...

Page 6: ...e maintenance section for correct installation and servicing procedures 5 To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of excessive grease grass leaves and accumulations of dirt 6 Allow engine to cool befor...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 7...

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Page 9: ...decal that is damaged or lost ON UPPER CONTROL BAR Part No 82 2290 ON CONTROL PANEL Part No 82 7730 ON CONTROL PANEL Part No 71 1280 ON LOWER CONTROL BAR Part No 82 2280 ON CONTROL PANEL Part No 65 30...

Page 10: ...away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoli...

Page 11: ...dditives containing methanol or ethanol Filling the Fuel Tank 1 Shut the engine off 2 Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap Use a funnel and add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank...

Page 12: ...1 1 1 1 Install shift lever to transmission Rod fitting Clevis pin Washer 1 4 Hairpin cotter 2 2 2 2 Install control rods Fuel tank Control panel Bolt 5 16 1 x 7 8 22 5 mm Lock washer 5 16 Washer 5 16...

Page 13: ...ount Control Panel and Fuel Tank 1 Slide control panel over shift lever and under bottom of rear frame Fig 2 Align fuel tank to top of rear frame Fig 2 m 1716 1 2 3 Figure 2 1 Rear frame 2 Control pan...

Page 14: ...hrottle Cable 1 Place throttle control lever in FAST position Fig 5 2 Hook wire Z bend into hole of speed control lever Fig 5 3 Loosen cable clamp screw allowing cable installation but do not tighten...

Page 15: ...m 2596 Figure 6 1 J clip 2 Clutch wire connector 3 Engine wire connector 4 Ground wire 5 Screw self tapping 6 Star washer Install Control Rods 1 Thread rod fittings equal distance onto each control ro...

Page 16: ...brake lever 4 Upper control bar 5 Check parking brake adjustment Brake rods should be adjusted so parking brake lever is snug when swung into position against the fixed bar while pulling back on upper...

Page 17: ...e and has an in line shift pattern Do not shift while unit is moving as transmission damage may occur Upper Control Bar Shift to desired gear and push forward on control bar to engage forward traction...

Page 18: ...in this position 2 Lift the parking brake lock Fig 11 up and gradually release the upper control bar The brake lock should stay in the set locked position Releasing the Parking Brake 1 Pull rearward o...

Page 19: ...recoil rope to its limit or let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope may break or recoil assembly may be damaged Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever to SLOW Fig 12 Note If the...

Page 20: ...terlock System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the mower blades from rotating unless The control bail is depressed The blade control switch PTO is pressed ON The safety interlock sy...

Page 21: ...e 16 3 Slowly press on the upper control bar to move forward Fig 14 To go straight apply equal pressure to both ends of the upper control bar Fig 14 To turn release pressure on the upper control bar s...

Page 22: ...l bar and lift up on handle Fig 15 and 16 Note Lifting up on handle will assist driving the machine up a curb and not spin the drive wheels 1 m 4186 2 Figure 15 1 Lower Control Bar Engaged 1 Handle 1...

Page 23: ...heck for wear cracks X X Electric Clutch adjust X X Gasoline drain X Engine clean cooling system X X X Fuel Filter replace X X Tires check pressure X X Chipped Surfaces paint X More often in dusty dir...

Page 24: ...engine and causing damage Unscrew the cover nut and remove the air cleaner cover Fig 17 3 Remove the air cleaner assembly Fig 17 4 Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element Fig 17 1 2 m 2...

Page 25: ...damage always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element Fig 17 2 Place the air cleaner as...

Page 26: ...damaged 1 2 3 Figure 20 1 Oil dipstick 2 Metal end 3 Filler tube Changing Draining Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run five minutes This warms the oil so it drains better 2 Park the machine so that...

Page 27: ...rankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing Draining Oil page 24 Spark Plug Service Interval Specification Check the spark plug s after every 200 operating hours Make sure the air gap b...

Page 28: ...correctly 2 Tighten the spark plug s to 20 ft lb 27 N m 3 Push the wire s onto the spark plug s Fig 23 Greasing and Lubrication Service Interval Specification Grease the wheel bearings every 8 operati...

Page 29: ...ernor levers and linkage This will help insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine Tire Pressure Service Interv...

Page 30: ...nt is required Adjusting the Brake The brake lever is on the upper control bar Fig 10 If the parking brake does not hold securely or the control bar is not parallel with the fixed bar an adjustment is...

Page 31: ...a level surface to assure fuel tank drains completely Then disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Close fuel shut o...

Page 32: ...from the fuel lines 5 Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter 6 Open fuel shut off valve at fuel tank Fig 29 1 2 3 m 2596 Figure 30 1 Hose clamp 2 Fuel line 3 Filter Replaci...

Page 33: ...gine mounting bolt Torque engine mounting bolt to 170 220 in lb 19 24 N m 8 Connect clutch in line wire connector to wire harness m 2598 1 2 3 4 Figure 32 1 Traction belt 2 Idler pulley 3 Clutch retai...

Page 34: ...Maintenance 32 Wiring Diagram...

Page 35: ...ark plug hole Now use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder Install the spark plug s Do not install the wire on the spark plug s 8 Check the tire pressure refer to...

Page 36: ...is low 3 Add oil to crankcase 4 Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged 4 Remove obstruction from cooling fins and air passages 5 Spark plug is pitted fouled or gap is i...

Page 37: ...CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSES Machine does not drive 1 Shift lever is in NEUTRAL 1 Move shift lever to a drive gear position 2 Traction belt is worn loose or broken 2 Change Belt 3 Traction belt i...

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Page 40: ...ials or workmanship or if you need a referral to a TORO ProLine Service Dealer please feel free to contact us at the following address Toro Customer Service Department 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomi...

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